Stay informed on California Governor Gavin Newsom’s role in national LGBTQ+ politics.
From outspoken Pride Month declarations to public clashes with the Trump administration and anti-LGBTQ policies, JRL CHARTS brings you the latest news, speeches, and policy moves from one of the country’s most visible LGBTQ+ allies.
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By Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS – LGBT Politics WASHINGTON, D.C. — (January 10, 2026) — A Catholic legal advocacy group has formally asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block enforcement of a California law that bars public school employees from disclosing a student’s transgender identity to parents without the student’s consent. Related [...]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — (June 28, 2025) — In a move that has ignited national backlash, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the U.S. Navy will strip civil rights icon Harvey Milk’s name from a Navy ship — and rename it in honor of WWII Medal of Honor recipient Oscar V. Peterson. Related Links on JRL CHARTS: [...]
By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS – LGBT Politics WASHINGTON, D.C. — (June 4, 2025) — In a controversial move, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has directed the US Navy to remove the name of slain gay rights icon Harvey Milk from a Navy vessel, the USNS Harvey Milk. This directive is part [...]
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — (10-02-23) — Gov. Gavin Newsom helps to make LGBT history as he names Laphonza Butler to replace late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who passed away at the age of 90 last Friday. Laphonza Butler also makes history by becoming the first openly Black lesbian Senator to serve from California. Newsom's office confirmed [...]
By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS - LGBT Politics USA SACRAMENTO, CA — (02-16-23) — California lawmakers will attempt to enshrine the right to same-sex marriage into the state's constitution. The effort being spear headed by state senator Scott Wiener and Assembly Member Evan Low of Silicon Valley, comes 15 years after a [...]