Democratic lawmakers joined LGBTQ+ rights organizations on the steps of the Capitol for their annual advocacy day. The event coming as the battle over the rights of transgender students and parents continues to escalate.
"We are on the right side of history, and we will not back down until all students feel safe and supported when they’re at school," said Assemblymember Chris Ward .
On the steps of the Capitol Monday afternoon, a group of conservative parents, calling themselves ‘Protect Kids California," and a few Republican lawmakers held their own news conference. "We’re a collection of parents and young adults protecting kids from dangerous and unproved policies and ideology," said Jay Reed.
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