Talk:Scott Wiener

Why is SB 132 not mentioned?

The one piece of legislation this politician will be noted for is its violation of the Geneva conventions of allowing men to be incarcerated in women's prisons and based solely on self-declaration that these men are "women," which is a falsehood as nobody changes sex. He has gone on the record for doubling down in his support for his misogynist legislation. Let's hope an injunction halts this outrage. It is egregious to omit this outrage from his Wiki page. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 130.13.148.192 (talk • contribs)

Scientist perspective on 4AM bar bill

I am being reverted and I'm not sure why: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Scott_Wiener&oldid=1100802630

It seems like I am confronting editors who wish to water down this criticism. They cite "BLP", but as far as I know, I think that's invalid. It's the NYT, it's a non opinion piece, and it's a quote from a senior scientist from a federally funded alcohol abuse institute, saying the policy will cause harm. The reversion by "Avatar317" rehashed the criticism as the perspective of an "opponent". Either "Avatar317" does not know the difference between a partisan actor and the perspective of scientists who study this stuff for a living, or "Avatar317" was attempting to water down my edit, and cited a dubious rationale to justify it. My most recent edit removed the "opinion" quote that called it boneheaded (though even that is unfair, as a scientist's opinion is far more valuable than Wiener's perspective citing the "benefits of nightlife", but I have a feeling that will be reverted too, with a similarly confusing rationale. CAPTAIN KOOKY (talk) 19:56, 27 July 2022 (UTC)

As I said in my second reversion, the "opinion" is the LATimes opinion article, which is NOT a Reliable Source WP:RS. The scientist's opinion is a POLITICAL statement, because if more alcohol causes more harm than he should be advocating for Prohibition to be re-instated, which he isn't honest enough to say. The NYT gave equal coverage to proponent statements and quotes as to opponents, and Wikipedia policy says we should state perspectives in proportion to their representation in RS's.---Avatar317^(talk) 20:53, 27 July 2022 (UTC)

Ok I will propose an edit that is "fair and balanced" as you say we need. I think the scientist's perspective is particularly salient because Wiener doesn't seem to think this will lead to harm (per a recent interview I listened to). This is on par with purveying COVID misinformation, given you have old school federally funded scientists saying this is a black and white policy issue, and Wiener denying those harms. Wiener deserves to be called out on here in the exact same fashion as someone who denies the harms of covid etc. with the sharp words of a legit scientist basically calling him an idiot. He's the one who has pushed it so many times, and is denying the harm that will come with such policy. Interview where Wiener denies harm can be found on "Inside the Issues" twitter page, hashtag is sb930. CAPTAIN KOOKY (talk) 06:45, 28 July 2022 (UTC)

@CAPTAIN KOOKY, you seem to misunderstand the purpose of Wikipedia. BLP articles should document in a non-partisan manner what reliable secondary sources have published about the subjects (see WP:BLP). Wikipedia articles are not a means to "call out" anyone. Your comment above seems to be concerned with "righting great wrongs" via editing. That is not permitted. Schazjmd (talk) 15:12, 28 July 2022 (UTC)

I agree, @User:Schazjmd. I said "fair and balanced"; what did you think I meant? ;) But seriously, here is my proposal, with two quotes from both Wiener and Gruenewald, and differing local perspectives (if Wiener gets to say "absurd", it's only fair that Gruenewald gets to say "boneheaded"...)--

Wiener said the proposal could determine the viability of alcohol-serving venues that had been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and that it was "absurd" that California had a "one-size-fits-all" closing time, while Paul Gruenewald, a senior research scientist at the NIAAA (NIH)-funded nonprofit Prevention Research Center of Berkeley, criticized Wiener's proposal as harmful, saying that the proposal was "boneheaded" and that research on the link between later trading hours and alcohol-related problems was “as close to black and white as we can get”. While West Hollywood voted to approve later bar closing hours to take effect if and when the measure is approved by the state, local leaders of cities adjacent to the proposed "pilot" cities said the proposal would nonetheless impact their communities; Los Angeles Councilman Paul Koretz said the proposal would lead to "more DUIs, more drunk driving injuries and more alcohol-related deaths here in Los Angeles, even though the extended drinking will occur next door in West Hollywood". CAPTAIN KOOKY (talk) 17:56, 28 July 2022 (UTC)

References

Edit request (WP:COI)

Hi, I'm Catie Stewart, I am Senator Wiener's Communications Director. I believe there are some major pieces of legislation that would be helpful to add to the Senator's page. I want to do this in as much as unbiased way as possible, I'd love your support. @Captain Kooky @Utbriancl - would you be able to help me with this?

HIV/LGBTQ: SB 107 - Provides refuge for trans kids and their families in California so they can avoid criminal prosecution for seeking or allowing gender-affirming care in states like Texas. SB 107 is on the Governor’s desk awaiting signature by September 30, 2022. Relevant links: https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article265154701.html https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/05/08/s-f-sen-wiener-seeks-to-make-california-a-refuge-for-trans-youth-families/ https://calmatters.org/politics/california-legislature/2022/08/california-transgender-health-care-refuge/

Solar energy/storage: SB 379 (Solar Access Act) - Requires California cities to provide online, instant solar permitting to streamline remote installation and inspection. Signed into law on September 16, 2022. Relevant links: https://www.gov.ca.gov/2022/09/16/governor-newsom-signs-sweeping-climate-measures-ushering-in-new-era-of-world-leading-climate-action/

Environment: SB 260 (Climate Corporate Accountability Act) - Mandates all companies with over $1 billion in gross annual revenue disclose greenhouse gas emissions. Failed final Assembly vote on August 31, 2022. Relevant links: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/environment-and-energy/california-corporate-accountability-bill-dies-in-state-assembly https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2022-02-24/care-about-climate-and-the-environment-watch-these-bills-in-california-boiling-point https://www.politico.com/newsletters/the-long-game/2022/02/16/california-takes-on-corporate-carbon-footprints-00009360

Transportation: SB 288 - Streamlining Sustainable Transit Projects - Reforms CEQA requirements for sustainable transportation and safe streets projects to speed up the approval processes for climate-friendly projects. Became law on January 1, 2021. SB 922, which passed the legislature in August 2022, will make this change permanent if signed into law. Relevant links: https://www.sfexaminer.com/archives/green-transportation-projects-face-costly-time-consuming-environmental-reviews/article_c26e2d1e-2d56-5623-a6c4-8f5da254c995.html https://sfstandard.com/transportation/wiener-extends-ceqa-exemption-for-green-transit/ https://www.natlawreview.com/article/sb-288-sustainable-transportation-and-road-to-recovery-post-covid-air-pollution-and

Other legislation: SB 57 - Would have legalized Overdose Prevention Programs (safe consumption sites) pilots in San Francisco, Oakland and Los Angeles County. Vetoed by Governor Newsom on August 22, 2022. Relevant links: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-08-22/newsom-vetoes-bill-california-overdose-prevention-programs https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Gov-Newsom-vetoes-bill-allowing-supervised-drug-17390653.php

SB 834 (No Tax Exemption for Insurrection) - Ends tax-exempt status for nonprofits that engage in or support insurrection or overthrowing elections. On Governor Newsom’s desk awaiting signature by September 30, 2022. Relevant links: https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/California-lawmakers-aim-to-strip-nonprofit-17396207.php https://news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-report-state/california-targets-tax-status-of-nonprofits-tied-to-insurrection https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/31/us/california-bills-gavin-newsom.html

SB 866 (Teens Choose Vaccines Act) - Would have allowed teens 15 and over to get vaccinated without parental consent. Withdrawn in August 2022 because there were not enough votes for it to pass the Assembly. Relevant links: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-08-31/bill-allowing-minors-to-be-vaccinated-without-parental-permission-is-withdrawn https://calmatters.org/health/2022/09/vaccines-for-teens/

SB 1228 (Genetic Privacy for Sexual Assault Victims Act) - Protects sexual assault survivors and other victims by prohibiting the retention of DNA profiles collected from victims by local law enforcement agencies — including rape kits for sexual assault survivors. On Governor Newsom’s desk, awaiting signature by September 30, 2022. Relevant links: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-09-13/san-francisco-lawsuit-womans-arrest-based-on-dna-from-rape-kit https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/california-bill-would-stop-dna-from-incriminating-sexual-assault-victims/article_7e1cd662-9e6d-11ec-a88c-b33fcaf8d901.html

SB 221 - Ensures patients receive timely follow-up mental health and substance use disorder treatment. Became law on July 1, 2022. Relevant links: https://www.kqed.org/news/11891049/california-bill-would-reduce-wait-times-for-mental-health-appointments

SB 855 - Mental Health Coverage - Requires that insurers cover medically necessary treatment for mental health and substance use disorders (MH/SUD). Became law on January 1, 2021. Relevant links: https://calmatters.org/health/2020/08/california-leader-mental-health/ https://www.sfexaminer.com/archives/legislation-to-expand-access-to-mental-health-services-makes-its-way-through-state-legislature/article_39f30fd6-656e-574b-89e8-9a95393dae52.html

Incidents: Bomb threat - Senator Wiener’s office received a bomb threat after the Senator tweeted a joke that K-12 curriculums should require Drag Queen Story Hour. Bomb sniffing dogs were then sent to search his home before he could return to it. Relevant links: https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/san-francisco/death-threats-emailed-to-sen-scott-wiener-staff-during-pride-event/2918439/ https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Officers-search-Wiener-s-home-for-bombs-after-17237197.php https://www.sfgate.com/politics/article/Scott-Wiener-receives-bomb-threat-17238828.php

Trial of Erik Triana - Erik Triana of San Ramon sent a death through Senator Wiener’s website, saying “Vax my kids without my permission and expect a visit from me and my rifle,” after Senator Wiener introduced SB 866 to allow teens to get vaccinated without parental consent. Triana was found guilty of seven felonies, including threatening the Senator’s life, and multiple assault weapon charges. Relevant links: https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/San-Ramon-man-found-guilty-of-threatening-Sen-17444962.php https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/anti-vaxxer-who-threatened-state-sen-scott-wiener-found-guilty/ Cs2593 (talk) 20:56, 4 October 2022 (UTC)

In section "State Senate", section "HIV and LGBTQ issues":

In 2021, Scott Wiener authored SB 107, a "trans refuge bill" to protect transgender children seeking gender affirming care in California and their families from civil and criminal punishment under other states' laws. The law would restrict the enforcement of out-of-state laws and policies that penalize gender affirming care in subpoenas, arrest warrants, and in parental custody cases. SB 107 passed the legislature, was signed by the Governor, and was enrolled into law in 2022.

Sources:

• https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220SB107
• https://calmatters.org/politics/california-legislature/2022/08/california-transgender-health-care-refuge/
• https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/05/08/s-f-sen-wiener-seeks-to-make-california-a-refuge-for-trans-youth-families/

🌊PacificDepths^talk|contrib 03:39, 1 November 2022 (UTC)

 Not done for now: Most, if not all, appear worthy of inclusion. Please properly cite the sources involved (see WP:INTREF3 for help) instead of using bare URLs; will make implementation of the requested edits much less time-consuming on other editors. Make sure the sources are cited to specific sentences/statements that they are supporting. WhinyTheYounger (WtY)(talk, contribs) 00:40, 21 February 2023 (UTC)

In section "State Senate", section "HIV and LGBTQ issues":

In 2021, Scott Wiener authored SB 107, a "trans refuge bill" to protect transgender children seeking gender affirming care in California and their families from civil and criminal punishment under other states' laws. The law would restrict the enforcement of out-of-state laws and policies that penalize gender affirming care in subpoenas, arrest warrants, and in parental custody cases. SB 107 became law in 2022.

🌊PacificDepths^talk|contrib 07:21, 22 February 2023 (UTC)

The COI editor added proper citations and this edit request has now been added to the article. Go4thProsper (talk) 16:00, 24 March 2023 (UTC)

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Family

Why is his bio so private. He’s a public servant!!! Who are his parents is this his real last name. More info! It’s not right to hide his bio. 45.48.133.71 (talk) 06:48, 10 September 2023 (UTC)

I don’t agree with the tone of the above comment, but do agree the family life information could be strengthened for this public official. Go4thProsper (talk) 16:26, 30 December 2023 (UTC)