John Briggs: podcast appearances and interviews

John Vern Briggs was an American politician in California who was born on March 8, 1930, and passed away on April 15, 2020. He served as a member of both the California State Assembly and the California State Senate as a Republican. Briggs is notably recognized for sponsoring Proposition 6 in 1978, commonly known as the Briggs Initiative. The proposition was a proposed measure that aimed to remove all gay or lesbian school employees or their supporters from their jobs. Although the initiative did not pass, it remains a significant part of his legislative legacy. Throughout his political career, Briggs was involved in various legislative efforts within the state of California.