{"id":2154158,"date":"2024-01-19T18:25:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T23:25:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-dem-senator-and-donor-to-radical-state-lgbt-group-launches-bid-for-governor\/"},"modified":"2024-01-19T18:32:02","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T23:32:02","slug":"california-dem-senator-and-donor-to-radical-state-lgbt-group-launches-bid-for-governor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-dem-senator-and-donor-to-radical-state-lgbt-group-launches-bid-for-governor\/","title":{"rendered":"CA Dem Senator and Radical State LGBT Group Donor Runs for Governor"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcalifornia-dem-senator-and-donor-to-radical-state-lgbt-group-launches-bid-for-governor%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2154158&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><section id=\"article\">\n<article data-post-title=\"California Dem Senator and Donor to Radical State LGBT Group Launches Bid for Governor\" data-post-slug=\"http:\/\/flashback-trump-prosecutor-accused-of-promoting-her-lover-swore-she-wouldnt-sleep-with-staffers\" data-post-url id=\"print-1850721\">\n<div>\n<h2>Toni Atkins: Championing Controversial &#8216;self-ID&#8217; Law<\/h2>\n<figure><figcaption>\n          <strong>Gold Award recipient Isabella Pena (L) of Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio\u200b joins a meeting \u200cwith Speaker Emeritus Toni Atkins (R) (Kelly Sullivan\/Getty Images)<\/strong><br \/>\n        <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>California Democratic state senator Toni Atkins, a \u2064prominent donor to the LGBT group responsible for some of the state&#8217;s most radical policies, has entered the crowded race for governor with a bang.<\/p>\n<p>Atkins, who recently \u200dstepped down as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-state-lawmakers-to-introduce-new-bills-to-limit-vote-by-mail-require-photo-id-to-vote-clean-dirty-voter-rolls\/\" title=\"Republican State Lawmakers to Introduce New Bills to Limit Vote-by-Mail, Require Photo ID to Vote, Clean Dirty Voter Rolls\">state senate leader<\/a>, has personally contributed \u200dnearly\u2062 $50,000 to Equality \u2062California, a powerful special interest group that has \u200dplayed a significant role in shaping laws promoting gender ideology in schools, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/can-men-and-women-compete-athletically-heres-what-the-science-says\/\" title=\"Can Men And Women Compete Athletically? Here\u2019s What The Science Says.\">allowing transgender individuals<\/a> in prisons, and establishing the state\u200c as a destination for\u2064 out-of-state minors \u2064seeking sex-change treatments. Notably, Atkins herself authored the controversial &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720180SB179\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">self-ID<\/a>&#8221; law, supported by Equality\u200c California, which enables individuals to change their legal sex through self-attestation, a policy criticized for potentially compromising women&#8217;s safety by granting access to intimate \u2062spaces\u200c to males.<\/p>\n<p>Atkins \u2063joins a growing\u200d list\u200b of prominent\u200b state Democrats who have launched their campaigns for the 2026 election years in advance,\u200c as they strive to raise\u200c funds and gain recognition in \u200da race without a clear \u2062frontrunner.\u200d Among \u200cher\u2063 competitors are\u2062 lieutenant governor\u200d Eleni Kounalakis,\u200d backed by George Soros, who has fostered ties with China \u2062and advocated for banning Donald Trump from \u200bthe ballot, and Tony Thurmond, the scandal-ridden public schools chief known for promoting gender\u200d ideology in K-12 education \u2064despite low literacy rates among students. State controller Betty Yee, who\u2063 faced legislative scrutiny for a failed $600 million no-bid COVID-19 mask deal, and progressive\u200b attorney general Rob Bonta, who pressures schools\u200c to facilitate gender transitions without \u200cparental consent, are also \u200cexpected to join the race.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout her \u2062political career, Atkins has consistently supported Equality California, contributing nearly $50,000 to the organization through her campaigns for state office. She has also made\u200b personal donations, \u200dearning her a place \u200bin the \u2064group&#8217;s donor \u2062&#8221;leadership circle.&#8221; In return, \u2062Equality California&#8217;s political arm has endorsed \u200dAtkins in her various campaigns,\u200d starting with her 2010 bid for state assembly.<\/p>\n<p>As a \u2063legislator, Atkins has championed controversial legislation proposed by Equality California. Her 2017 self-ID law, similar to a measure rejected \u200cby the British government in Scotland, has\u200c raised concerns among women&#8217;s rights advocates\u2064 who argue \u200dthat it compromises sex-based rights. These laws allow any male to access intimate \u200bfemale spaces, such as restrooms, dressing rooms, spas, and locker rooms, without proper verification. Atkins was also behind a law,\u2062 supported by Equality California, that permits inmates in\u2063 prisons and jails to change their names and sex without assessment\u200d or approval\u2062 from parole or probation officers.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the potential concerns and\u2064 implications of the &#8220;self-ID&#8221; law authored by Toni Atkins and supported by Equality California? How does \u200dit impact women&#8217;s safety and\u200c privacy?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Toni Atkins, a\u200b California \u200bDemocratic state senator, has recently thrown her hat into the crowded race for governor. As she enters\u2062 the political arena, it is important to examine \u2064her association with\u2064 the LGBT group, Equality\u2062 California, and her role in shaping\u200b some\u2063 of the state&#8217;s most controversial policies.<\/p>\n<p>Atkins has long been a prominent donor to \u200bEquality California, a powerful\u200c special \u200binterest group that has played a\u200b significant role in shaping \u200claws promoting gender ideology in schools, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/satanists-turn-on-leader-over-transgenderism-after-he-takes-photo-with-ex-woke-atheist\/\" title=\"Satanists upset with leader after photo with 'ex-woke' atheist.\">allowing transgender\u2063 individuals<\/a> in prisons, and establishing\u2063 the state as a destination \u200dfor out-of-state minors seeking\u2063 sex-change treatments. \u2064This close association raises questions about\u2062 Atkins&#8217; priorities and the potential\u2062 influence of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dem-gov-hopefuls-side-with-union-in-fight-over-virginia-school-closures\/\" title=\"Dem Gov Hopefuls Side With Union in Fight Over Virginia School Closures\">special interest groups<\/a> in her\u2064 decision-making.<\/p>\n<p>One \u200bof the most notable actions by Atkins was her authorship of the controversial &#8220;self-ID&#8221; law. \u2062Supported by Equality California, this law enables individuals to change their legal sex through self-attestation. \u2064While proponents argue that this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/betrayal-catholic-womens-college-will-admit-men-who-identify-as-women-cites-pope-as-justification\/\" title=\"Catholic women's college allows men who identify as women, citing Pope's support\">policy promotes inclusivity<\/a>\u2064 and reduces\u2062 barriers for transgender individuals, critics have\u2062 raised concerns about its impact on women&#8217;s\u200d safety.<\/p>\n<p>Granting individuals the \u200cability \u200cto self-identify without any medical or legal scrutiny raises the possibility of predatory individuals gaining access to intimate spaces, such\u200d as restrooms and changing rooms, under the guise of \u2064transgender identity. This has\u2062 led\u2063 to legitimate fears among women about their privacy and \u2063safety, as they may unknowingly be\u2063 sharing these spaces with individuals who have not undergone any \u200cmedical \u200ctransition or who may have ulterior motives.<\/p>\n<p>Atkins&#8217;\u200b association \u2064with Equality California \u2063and her authorship of the self-ID law highlight a larger \u2063issue in California politics \u2013 \u200cthe\u200c influence of \u200bspecial interest groups. While it is important for politicians to consider the needs and\u200b concerns of\u200c different communities, it is equally important for them to\u2062 prioritize the well-being and safety of all citizens.<\/p>\n<p>The fact that Atkins\u2063 has personally contributed nearly\u200c $50,000 to Equality\u2063 California raises concerns about\u2062 the potential for undue influence and conflicts of interest. It is \u2064essential \u2063for elected officials to prioritize the interests of the general public over the demands \u200bof special interest groups.<\/p>\n<p>As the \u2063race for governor heats up, voters must carefully consider the candidates&#8217;\u200d affiliations and policies. It is crucial to elect \u2063leaders who will prioritize the needs and safety of\u200b all Californians, rather than succumbing to the pressures of\u2062 well-funded interest groups.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Toni Atkins&#8217; entry into the \u2062race for \u2062governor raises questions about her association\u2062 with Equality California and her role in shaping controversial policies. Her support for the self-ID law, which enables individuals\u200c to change their legal sex through self-attestation, raises concerns about women&#8217;s safety and privacy. As voters, it is our duty to \u200bcarefully evaluate the priorities and affiliations of the candidates \u2062and elect leaders who will prioritize the well-being of all\u2062 citizens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California Democratic state senator Toni Atkins authored a &#8216;self-ID&#8217; law allowing individuals to change their legal sex through self-attestation. Isabella Pena, a Gold Award recipient from Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio, met with Speaker Emeritus Toni Atkins during a meeting. Atkins has also contributed significant funds to various causes<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1604,"featured_media":2154159,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[544],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2154158","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-free-beacon"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2154158","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1604"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2154158"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2154158\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2154159"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2154158"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2154158"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2154158"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}