January 18, 2025
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Sacramento Bee

Toni Atkins elected Leader of California Assembly

Steve Lee, Editor03 mins

Today, Toni Atkins was elected the Speaker of the California Assembly – the first open lesbian and only the third woman to hold the position. Atkins, who previously served as Assembly Majority Floor Leader, will soon assume the seat currently occupied by John Perez, who also made history as the first openly gay California Assembly…

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Jerry Brown: ‘Counties must begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples’

Steve Lee, Editor03 mins

Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that the Proposition 8 case did not have standing, California Gov. Jerry Brown has told county officials the ruling applies statewide, reports the Sacramento Bee. In a prepared statement Brown said, “After years of struggle, the U.S. Supreme Court today has made same-sex marriage a reality in California.  In…

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