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San Francisco Leaders Rally Democrats to Help Get Out the Vote Nationwide: "Complete the Task!"

Natasha Chen | Posted 11.14.2008 | Home


Natasha Chen

It's a story San Franciscans know well. In Game Six of the 2002 World Series, the Giants were leading 5-0 at the bottom of the seventh inning, only fo...

Historic Day for Marriage Equality

Gavin Newsom | Posted 11.10.2008 | Politics


Gavin Newsom

All across the country, communities are reaching the conclusion that separate is not equal, and that we should not harm our friends by denying them equal treatment under the law.

Demand a New Green Economy

Gavin Newsom | Posted 01.09.2009 | Green


Gavin Newsom

In San Francisco, we are establishing a new green economy while reducing our dependence on foreign oil, slashing the amount of greenhouse gases being released, and creating new green collar jobs.

Gavin Newsom Calls Out Joe Biden Over Gay Marriage

Karen Ocamb | Posted 11.07.2008 | Politics


Karen Ocamb

Sunday night aboard the Queen Mary, Gavin Newsom went beyond urging activism to defeat Proposition 8; he spoke of his frustration with Senator Joe Biden's agreement with Sarah Palin over same sex marriage.

A Hero in the Struggle for Marriage Equality

Gavin Newsom | Posted 11.01.2008 | Politics


Gavin Newsom

Thanks in large measure to the struggle and sacrifice of Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon, gays and lesbians can finally legally marry in California. But Proposition 8 seeks to eliminate that right.

A Sustainable Vision for the Heart of San Francisco

Gavin Newsom | Posted 10.25.2008 | Green


Gavin Newsom

Joined by former President Bill Clinton I announced that San Francisco will have new and improved government center will maximize energy and water efficiency, reduce waste, and increase the use of wastewater.

Halfway to Universal Health Care

Gavin Newsom | Posted 10.24.2008 | Politics


Gavin Newsom

By thinking outside-the-box, San Francisco has provided innovative solutions that can help solve our national health crisis rather than passing the buck. We are proving that it can be done.

DNC After Dark: Party-Hopping In Denver

Nathaniel Bach | Posted 09.28.2008 | Home


Nathaniel Bach

In the afternoon, you start hearing the chatter of would-be party-goers: "What lists are you on?" "Who's going to be there?" "My sister is the stylist for Tom Brokaw's publicist, I'm going to see if she can get me into the Kanye show!"

What It Takes For Chicago To Lead In The Growing Green Economy

Howard Learner | Posted 09.14.2008 | Chicago


Howard Learner

Within the next three years, one city will emerge as the center of America's clean tech and green business economy. Will it be Chicago?

Equality California Raises Over $1.6 Million in 15 Minutes to Fight Prop 8

Karen Ocamb | Posted 09.06.2008 | Politics


Karen Ocamb

They came pumped and ready to give. They knew what was at stake and they wanted to be part of history. And by the end of the 15 minutes allotted to ...

Nico Pitney

Gavin Newsom At Netroots Nation: On Gay Marriage, Running For Governor (VIDEO)

HuffingtonPost.com | Nico Pitney | Posted 07.27.2008 | Politics


San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom arrived in Austin, Texas, on Saturday to address the Netroots Nation conference. Newsom, who launched an exploratory ...

Green Leadership

Gavin Newsom | Posted 07.24.2008 | Green


Gavin Newsom

San Francisco is one of the greenest cities in the country because we did not wait for Washington. We are taking action now to green our environment and our economy from the ground up.

Love is Everywhere: Celebration in the Streets of San Francisco

Kip Williams | Posted 05.24.2008 | Politics


Kip Williams

The California Supreme Court ruled that it's unconstitutional to deny same-sex couples the right to marry. It's kind of a big deal.

Lou Dobbs: "I Can't Say 'I Love You' To A Fellow In San Francisco"

Thinkprogress.org | Posted 04.12.2008 | Media


Last night on CNN, host Lou Dobbs expressed his displeasure at having "one of those days" when "some folks are kind of just on you." He then aired a c...

San Fran Mayor Gavin Newsom Engaged To Actress Jennifer Siebel

Huffington Post | Posted 03.28.2008 | Entertainment


According to the AP, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newson is engaged to actress Jennifer Siebel. Mayor Gavin Newsom, 40, proposed to his girlfriend, act...

San Francisco Considering City-Run Safe-Injection Site For Drug Users

KPIX - CBS 5 San Francisco | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home


City health officials took the first tentative steps Thursday toward opening the nation's first legal safe-injection room, where addicts could shoot u...