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Recharge America with Electric Cars

Gavin Newsom | Posted 11.21.2008 | Green

Yesterday, joined by San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed and Oakland Mayor Ron Dellums, I announced a nine-step policy plan for transforming the Bay Area into the "Electric Vehicle (EV) Capital of the U.S."

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The Fight Goes On

Gavin Newsom | Posted 11.13.2008 | Politics

Read More: California Gay Marriage, Gavin Newsom, Ban on Gay Marriages, Mayor Newsom, Barack Obama, Gay Marriage, California, Proposition 8, California Propositions, Prop 2, California Proposition 8, Politics News

On the same ballot that we were granting more "rights" to chickens, a slim majority of voters were stripping rights away from our fellow Californians. This cannot stand. This will not stand.

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Arianna Joins Gavin Newsom and Joe Trippi at the Web 2.0 Conference in San Francisco

Huff TV | Posted 11.11.2008 | Media

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It's Up To Us Now, Protect Marriage Equality

Gavin Newsom | Posted 11.03.2008 | Politics

Read More: Bill Clinton, Politics, John McCain, Gavin Newsom, No on Prop 8, Civil Rights, San Francisco, Dianne Feinstein, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mayor Newsom, Barack Obama, Gay Marriage, California, Proposition 8, Politics News

We have less than 24 hours to protect the freedom to marry by persuading every single person we know to vote NO on Prop. 8 in California.

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The Legacy of Harvey Milk

Kip Williams | Posted 10.29.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Cindy Sheehan, Gavin Newsom, Medea Benjamin, Gus Van Sant, Sean Penn, Harvey Milk, Civil Rights, Harvey Milk Movie, Gus Van Sant Milk Movie, SF Gay Men's Club, Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club, Sean Pean Milk Movie, Mayor Gavin Newsom, Harvey Milk Club, Gay Rights, Ross Mirkarimi, Mark Leno, Entertainment News

Last night was the world premiere of Milk at the Castro Theatre! For those who don't know, that's the new Gus Van Sant film about Harvey Milk, starring Sean Penn in the title role.

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7 Days and 7 Ways to Protect Equality

Gavin Newsom | Posted 10.28.2008 | Politics

Read More: Politics, Civil Rights Movement, John McCain 2008, California, Gavin Newsom, Barack Obama, San Francisco, Civil Rights, Gay Marriage, Marriage Equality, Politics News

We have just 7 days to get this message out - to use our own words and speak from our hearts about why this issue is so important. And there are 7 easy ways that you can make a difference.

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Protect Marriage Equality, Join California's Fight

Gavin Newsom | Posted 10.25.2008 | Politics

Read More: John McCain, California, Gavin Newsom, Barack Obama, Gay, Mayor Newsom, San Francisco, Gay Marriage, Civil Rights, Election, Politics News

When it became clear a few weeks ago that right-wing extremists were pouring millions of dollars into our state to attack our fundamental freedom to marry -- Californians who care about justice started fighting back.

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

Natasha Chen | Posted 10.15.2008 | Home

Read More: Nevada, John McCain, Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris, World Series, Anaheim Angels, San Francisco Giants, San Francisco, David Drummond, Barack Obama, Sarah Palin, California, Filipinos, Home News

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...

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Historic Day for Marriage Equality

Gavin Newsom | Posted 10.10.2008 | Politics

Read More: John McCain, Marriage, Gavin Newsom, Civil Rights, Economy, Markos Moulitsas, Markos, Mayor Newsom, Barack Obama, Gay Marriage, Marriage Equality, California, Politics News

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.

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Demand a New Green Economy

Gavin Newsom | Posted 10.08.2008 | Green

Read More: John McCain, Gavin Newsom, Wall Street, Green Jobs, Economy, Environment, San Francisco, Jobs, Mayor Newsom, Barack Obama, Green News

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.

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Gavin Newsom Calls Out Joe Biden Over Gay Marriage

Karen Ocamb | Posted 10.07.2008 | Politics

Read More: LGBT Politics, Yes on Prop 8, Gavin Newsom, Prop 8, No on Prop 8, Same Sex Marriage, Joe Biden, Democratic Party, Civil Unions, Civil Rights, Gay Marriage, Politics News

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.

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A Hero in the Struggle for Marriage Equality

Gavin Newsom | Posted 10.01.2008 | Politics

Read More: John McCain, Phyllis Lyon, Proposition 8, Gavin Newsom, Civil Rights, San Francisco, Del Martin, President Bush, Gays, Mayor Newsom, Barack Obama, Gay Marriage, California, Marriage Equality, Politics News

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.

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A Sustainable Vision for the Heart of San Francisco

Gavin Newsom | Posted 09.24.2008 | Green

Read More: Wind Power, Bill Clinton, John McCain, Gavin Newsom, Water, Green, San Francisco, Green Energy, Mayor Newsom, Barack Obama, Solar Power, Eorge Bush, G, Green News

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.

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Halfway to Universal Health Care

Gavin Newsom | Posted 09.23.2008 | Politics

Read More: Washington DC, Bush Administration, Gavin Newsom, Mayor Newsom, Health Care, San Francisco, Health, Healthcare, Universal Healthcare, Politics News

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.

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DNC After Dark: Party-Hopping In Denver

Nathaniel Bach | Posted 08.28.2008 | Home

Read More: Denver Parties, Democratic Convention, Convention Parties, Politico, Gavin Newsom, Unconventional Denver, Death Cab for Cutie, Manifest Hope Gallery, Offthebus, Unconventional '08, Home News

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!"

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

Howard Learner | Posted 08.14.2008 | Chicago

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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?

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

Karen Ocamb | Posted 08.06.2008 | Politics

Read More: LGBT Politics, John Duran, Gavin Newsom, Prop 8, Margaret Cho, California Supreme Court, Same Sex Marriage, Equality California, Geof Kors, Gay Marriage, Kate Kendell, Marriage Equality, Politics News

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 ...

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

HuffingtonPost.com | Nico Pitney | Posted 07.19.2008 | Politics

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

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Green Leadership

Gavin Newsom | Posted 07.16.2008 | Green

Read More: George Bush, Solar, Green Jobs, Wind, Green, Pollution, Van Jones, Gavin Newsom, Climate Change, Environment, Tidal Power, San Francisco, Austin, President Bush, Mayor Newsom, Netroots Nation, Green Economy, Green News

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.

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Love is Everywhere: Celebration in the Streets of San Francisco

Kip Williams | Posted 05.16.2008 | Politics

Read More: California Gay Marriage, Gavin Newsom, California, San Francisco, Gay Marriage, Lgbt, Politics News

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.

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California Supreme Court OKs Marriage for Gays - But It Ain't Over Yet

Karen Ocamb | Posted 05.16.2008 | Politics

Read More: Sen. Dianne Feinstein, LGBT Politics, Gavin Newsom, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, California Supreme Court, Lambda Legal, Same Sex Marriage, Equality California, Rob Reiner Endorses Hillary, Politics News

The decision could be overturned if a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage makes it onto the November ballot, as expected, and is passed by voters.

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Glad I Was Wrong Mr. Newsom

Charles Karel Bouley | Posted 05.15.2008 | Politics

Read More: Gavin Newsom, Gay Rights, Karel, California Supreme Court, Kgo, Gay Marriage, Politics News

Gavin Newsom, you won a victory for a community of which you are not a part, but in which you have a vested interest. You have my thank you. You have thousands. I was wrong, it matters.

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Friday Talking Points [27] -- Petraeus Week

Chris Weigant | Posted 04.11.2008 | Politics

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Thus endeth another Petraeus week on Capitol Hill. I have to say, I was impressed at the caliber of the questions asked, but severely disappointed at ...

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

Thinkprogress.org | Posted 04.04.2008 | Media

Read More: Lou Dobbs, CNN Lou Dobbs, Cnn, Gavin Newsom, Robert Menendez, Media News

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...

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San Francisco's Mayor Gavin Newsom Spills The Beans On Clinton Strategy

Mayhill Fowler | Posted 03.10.2008 | Home

Read More: Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Clinton Campaign Strategy, Gavin Newsom, Commander-in-Chief, John McCain, Hillary Clinton Foreign Affairs, Hillary Clinton 2008, Gavin Newsome Hillary Clinton Strategy, Gavin Newsom Hillary Clinton, Home News

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom is one of the prettiest but alas not one of the sharpest in the Democratic pencil box. Chatting with local pundit Ph...

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