California to Require Free Period Products in Schools for ‘Menstrual Equity’
Period products will be available free inside public schools in California beginning next school year under legislation signed into law on Friday.
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California Legislature Passes Bill Aiming to Make Nonconsensual Condom Removal or ‘Stealthing’ Illegal
California legislatures have sent a bill to Gov. Gavin Newsom that would make nonconsensual condom removal during sex, commonly referred to as “stealthing,” illegal under the state’s civil battery definition.
Democrat Introduces Bill to Make Nonconsensual Condom Removal Illegal in California
The nonconsensual removal of a condom during sex could be considered sexual battery under a bill introduced by California Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens) on Monday.
California #MeToo Leader Struggles in Re-Election Campaign After Harassment Allegations
Embattled Democratic Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens), a leader of the #MeToo movement in California, is struggling to campaign for re-election after being hit by sexual harassment and misconduct allegations earlier this year.
Embattled California #MeToo Leader Made Anti-Asian Comments
California State Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens), one of the female leaders of the “#MeToo” movement in California, reportedly said she wanted to punch an “Asian person” in the face in 2014, according to new allegations.
Female #MeToo Leader Apologizes for Homophobic Remark
California State Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens), a leader of the “#MeToo” movement who has faced sexual harassment accusations herself, reportedly apologized Monday for a homophobic comment she made five years ago about then-Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez.
Embattled CA Dems Will Have 24-Hour Sexual Assault Hotline at Party Convention
California Democrats will have a 24-hour “sexual assault and harassment” hotline at this weekend’s party convention in San Diego as some top Democrats in the state have had to resign or come under fire because of allegations of sexual misconduct and harassment.
#MeToo Lawmaker Allegedly Had Sex with Colleagues as ‘Good Way of Getting Information’
Democrat #MeToo movement leader Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens) reportedly slept with fellow lawmakers in order to get information out of them, allegedly spoke graphically about her encounters, and allegedly urged fellow lawmakers to play “spin the bottle” after a political fundraiser.
Democrat #MeToo Leader Hit With New Sexual Misconduct Accusations
Democrat California Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens), the woman who has led the #MeToo charge against sexual harassment in the Golden State, is facing new allegations of sexual misconduct.
Democrat Woman Leading #MeToo Investigated for Sexual Misconduct
Democrat California Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens), the woman who has led the #MeToo charge against sexual harassment in the Golden State, is herself the subject of an investigation into her alleged sexual harassment and groping of a former male legislative aide.
Assemblywomen: Abolish ‘Tampon Tax’ for ‘Gender Equity’
Assemblywomen Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens) and Ling-Ling Chang (R-Diamond Bar) have sponsored a bill that abolishes the tax on tampons and pads as part of the pursuit of “gender equity.”
Bipartisan Anti-BDS Bill Passes California Committee
On Wednesday, the anti-BDS Act of 2016 (AB 2844) passed the first of many steps in California’s legislative process, thanks largely to the support of three Republicans and two Democrats on the state’s Assembly Accountability Administrative Review Committee, whose votes pushed the legislation over the top.
California Legislators Demand Tax-Free Tampons
California State Assemblywomen Democrat Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens) and Republican Ling Ling Chang (R-Diamond Bar) have offered a bill to exempt feminine hygiene products from taxes.
California Teen Moms to Have Breastfeeding Areas in Schools
Teenage mothers in California could soon be given the space and resources to breastfeed their children in school if Gov. Jerry Brown approves a bill currently awaiting his signature by October.
