I proudly support AB 1955, the SAFETY Act, a CA LGBTQ Caucus Priority Bill. Let me be clear - as a teacher for over twenty years - working with thousands of children, I can say that there is nothing wrong with being transgender, non-binary, or questioning. (1/3)

Elon joins Donald Trump Jr., Ted Cruz & Marjorie Taylor Greene (she called me a “communist groomer”) in calling me a pedophile b/c I think the lives of LGBTQ kids have value & shouldn’t be destroyed. Bigots like Elon have said this about gay men forever. It instigates violence.

President Biden is an extraordinary leader. He led us out of the pandemic & a disastrous Trump presidency. He delivered critical legislative wins on climate, manufacturing & infrastructure. And once again, he’s putting the nation before himself. Thank you, Mr. President.

.Joe Biden will be judged favorably by history — for his accomplishments, for his selfless service, and, ultimately, for being a fundamentally decent man who cared more about his country than himself. We all owe him a profound debt of gratitude.

Nothing to see here: Just another day of antisemitic tropes on X — amplified by Elon Musk — that Jews somehow control & manipulate our nation’s government & decide who’s going to be the puppet front person. X & Elon are now primary global sources of antisemitism.

The Jewish Caucus applauds a historic $76 million in funding announced today for California's Nonprofit Security Grant Program:

Another important statewide investment to better protect vulnerable communities from misguided hatred. A big priority of our CA Legislative Jewish Caucus. The deadline to apply for this round of funding is Monday, September 23. gov.ca.gov/2024/07/30/gov…

Check out my interview on ABC7 News on the $76M in funding for the CA security grant program that I champion! This will help improve security for nonprofits & religious institutions that are at risk of hate crimes. California Governor Gavin Newsom California Governor's Office of Emergency Services CA Legislative Jewish Caucus #caleg

The youngest American to ever win an Olympic gold medal in wrestling hails from right here in Walnut Creek! I am so unbelievably proud of Amit's strength and perseverance. Mazel tov!!🥇🇺🇸

Grateful for another trip around the sun with so many wonderful people. Blessings!

I'm excited to partner with my CA Legislative Jewish Caucus colleagues and others for a Nonprofit Security Grant Application Workshop on Friday, 8/23. Learn how you can qualify for state funds to protect your nonprofit org of whatever stripe or affiliation! RSVP: bit.ly/NSGPWORKSHOP24

‼️ Attention all nonprofits ‼️ There will be 2 info sessions this week on how to apply for the upcoming Nonprofit Security Grant Program. Tomorrow’s one will be a webinar and Friday’s will be an in-person workshop, sponsored by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel!

Thank you JPAC and CA Legislative Jewish Caucus for your partnership in advancing this important bill to protect 1st Amendment rights of all students.

Our bill extending case management services for refugees just passed its final vote in the Senate & heads to the Governor. SB 85 ensures that refugees receive the services they need to be able to integrate into society & succeed.

California joins the Goldberg-Polin family in grief following the news that their beloved son & brother was among the hostages killed in Gaza. Born in Berkeley, CA, his story & the plight of fellow hostages was shared with the world thanks to the tireless advocacy of his family.

Hamas’s murder of 6 more hostages, including an American, is a horror & another reminder why Hamas must not be allowed to run Gaza. This war must end with a return of all hostages & a negotiated ceasefire leading to a 2-state solution — without Hamas terrorists running anything.

The Jewish community is heartbroken. For Hersh, for his family, for the other murdered hostages, and for those still suffering in captivity in Gaza. May his memory be a blessing. #BringThemHomeNow

#BringThemAllHome #BringThemAllHomeNOW

This mother’s eulogy for her murdered son is devastating. There are no justifications for this atrocity. Today we mourn for Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Alexander Lobanov, Alma Sarusi and Ori Danino. May their memories be a blessing. #BringThemHome

Happy #LaborDay! Today, and every day, we are grateful to the workers who are the backbone of our communities, and to the union organizers leading the fight for better wages, working conditions, and fair treatment for working families.