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Instead of trying to tear down the other Dems, why aren't you trying to build up your candidates?
Bernie is better about this than you are. Follow his lead.
So terrible to “tear down” (criticize) a politician siding with the far right on trans people. His feelings are much more important than trans kids being safe and healthy, obviously.
If Bernie has told anyone to shut up about Newsom’s transphobia he can also fuck off.
By the way, all this “tearing down” has a super easy fix. All he has to do is stop being a fucking transphobe. If it’s so important that everyone supports him, you should call his office and tell him to walk that shit back. Because it’s going to lose him voters if he tries a presidential run.
Legislation signed by Newsom:
2024 Ban on Parental Notification:
Newsom signed a bill prohibiting school districts from notifying parents if their child changes their gender identity, protecting students from forced outings and creating a safe space for gender exploration.
California Sanctuary State Law:
In 2022, Newsom signed a law making California a refuge for transgender youth and families from other states with discriminatory laws, ensuring access to gender-affirming care.
Inclusion in Death Tracking:
Newsom signed a bill into law that explicitly included sexual orientation and gender identity in the tracking data for violent deaths of LGBTQ individuals.
Areas of conflict and criticism:
Veto of Custody Bill:
In 2023, Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required judges to consider a parent's affirmation of their child's gender identity in custody disputes.
Concerns about Trans Athletes:
Newsom has voiced opposition to transgender athletes competing in women's sports, a stance that has drawn criticism from the LGBTQ+ community for aligning with conservative viewpoints on the issue.
Public Resistance to School Notification:
Newsom's initial resistance to the ban on parental notification, even as he signed other bills expanding rights, caused tension within the LGBTQ+ community.
Recent shifts in Newsom's position:
Podcast with Charlie Kirk:
In March 2025, Newsom appeared on a podcast with right-wing provocateur Charlie Kirk, where he agreed with Kirk's views on the "unfair advantage" of trans athletes in sports, causing shock and condemnation from allies and sparking debate about his commitment to trans rights.
Internal Democratic Feud:
His stance on trans issues, including athletes, is reportedly causing tension within the Democratic Party and has been seen by some as a strategic move to avoid being associated with the party's support for trans rights, especially after recent election losses.
Why are you explaining this to me like I’m not a trans person who has lived in California over a decade?
California LGBTQ leaders and organizations with decades of experience in advocating for LGBTQ people immediately condemned his statements. It doesn’t matter what legislation he’s signed in the past, throw the trans community under the bus and that goes out the window.
If any criticism of him is bad, the only way to make it stop is to get him to stop being a transphobe for political gain. Period. If everyone has shut up about it then it’s because I’m dead.
Also, don’t you think it’s a little rude to respond to a comment with a ChatGPT infodump without even disclosing it?
One side wants to literally kill you.
The other side won't let you play in some sports.
And your solution is to let others decide between the two, because you don't like either.
because they would lose thier tax cuts benefits from the gop, which they almost never reverse, and money and power that comes with being part of the inner circle of the DNC, which is basically gop lite.