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Senator Harris Statement on Confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh

U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement on her vote on the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to be Associate Justice of the Supreme Court: “When Judge Brett Kavanaugh was first nominated, I said that he represents a direct and fundamental threat to that promise inscribed above the Supreme Court, ‘Equal Justice Under Law.’ In the weeks since then, the basis for my concern has been confirmed. Senate Republicans used raw … [Read more...]

Legislation to Protect Children from Lead Poisoning Bill Signed by Governor

Governor Brown signed Assemblymember Chris Holden’s legislation, Assembly Bill 2370, that expands lead testing in drinking water within California’s child care centers. “Lead poisoning is a serious threat to children’s health,” said Assemblymember Chris Holden. “Increasing lead testing for California’s high-risk children is one of the single biggest steps we can take to prevent lead poisoning.” A 2009 California Environmental Protection Agency report states that very young children absorb … [Read more...]

Statement by Roland Martin on Bill Cosby

“Bill Cosby is complete. Once one of America’s most beloved and iconicfigures will now be seen and remembered in a completely different light as a result of his sexual assault conviction, and now, as he heads to prison. For all of his historic work as a groundbreaking pioneer in Hollywood and commitment to historically Black colleges and the arts, it is still stunning to hear Bill Cosby referred to as a “violent sexual predator.” [#ROLANDMARTIN UNFILTERED] … [Read more...]

Assemblymember Chris Holden Accepting Applications for 2019 Young Legislators Program

Program aimed at cultivating the next generation of leaders Assemblymember Chris Holden (AD – 41) today announced the availability of applications for the 2019 Young Legislators Program. Now in its fourth year, the Young Legislators Program, offers high school seniors in the 41st Assembly District a front row seat to the public policy and political arena. “I’m excited to launch the fourth annual Young Legislators Program for the 41st Assembly District,” said Assemblymember Chris Holden. “I … [Read more...]

NAACP Calls for Investigation into Kavanaugh Testimony

At the close of Senate Judiciary Committee hearings on Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court, the NAACP calls upon the Senate to conduct a special investigation into possible perjury by Judge Kavanaugh. Records released only this week provide substantial evidence that Judge Kavanaugh made misleading and false statements to the Judiciary Committee during his appellate court confirmation over a decade ago. The documents contradict his testimony during his prior judicial confirmation … [Read more...]