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Tag Archives: Gavin Newsom
California Democrats Flex Muscles--and Talk About How to Use Them
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If last month’s gathering of California Republicans had the feel of a postmortem, this weekend’s California Democratic convention seemed much more like a three-day end-zone dance. Speaker after speaker took to the podium to tout the party’s 2012 victories: supermajorities … Continue reading
Video: Newsom on Same-Sex Marriage
As San Francisco mayor, Gavin Newsom made headlines worldwide when he ordered the city clerk's office to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Between Feb. 12 and March 11, 2004, nearly 4,000 same-sex couples got married at City Hall despite a state law defining marriage as between a man and a woman.
Now, Newsom discusses why he gave the order and how reaction in the LGBT community was not all positive. He also revisits his notorious "whether you like it or not" line, which he concedes gave opponents of same-sex marriage measure a powerful weapon in their 2008 campaign for Proposition 8.
Watch Video: Thousands Turn Out in San Francisco to See Bay Bridge Lights
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Thousands came to watch the debut of the Bay Lights—and the rain couldn't stay away either. On Tuesday night, artist Leo Villareal pressed laptop keys that illuminated a project two and a half years in the making. “Well here we … Continue reading
Lance Armstrong's Confession Could Affect Big San Francisco Financier
He was adamant. Outraged. Indignant. In his May 18 interview with Calif. Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom on Current TV, cyclist Lance Armstrong denied taking performance enhancing drugs. This Thursday in an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Armstrong is reversing himself, Winfrey … Continue reading
Newsom, Current TV Part Ways In Wake of Al Jazeera Purchase
California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom and Current TV are parting ways in the wake of the television production company's purchase by Al Jazeera, according to a report in the Sacramento Bee. Current TV confirmed in a statement today that it … Continue reading
Video: Lance Armstrong Discusses Doping Allegations on The Gavin Newsom Show
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"Blabbin' With Gavin," aka "The Gavin Newsom Show," debuts on Current TV at 7pm tomorrow. Below is a little smattering of what you'll see if you tune in. I predict this will be the highest rated show hosted by a … Continue reading
14 Alternative Titles For 'The Gavin Newsom Show'
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As we're sure you've been talking about non-stop since the news broke, Gavin Newsom has managed to fit into his busy schedule as Lt. Gov a new talk show on Current TV. The hour-long interview program, slated to start in … Continue reading
Fish and Game Commission Head Tells Publication He Won't Resign Over Dead Cougar Photo
Update Wednesday: Read Richards' unapologetic letter in which he says he will not resign. Original post Goodwill hunting, it ain't. Western Outdoor News is reporting that Daniel Richards, president of the California Fish and Game Commission, will not step down, … Continue reading
Your Former Mayor in Action
Wow, it didn't take long for Gavin Newsom to start making some waves. From the Sacramento Bee this morning. Gavin Newsom suggests challenging Jerry Brown's UC cuts In his first remarks at a University of California Board of Regents meeting … Continue reading
The SF Supes Quest for an Interim Mayor
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The search for an interim mayor of San Francisco mayor has been full of twists, turns, and dare we say…excitement. As Ed Lee is sworn in as the 43rd mayor of the City by the Bay, let's look back at … Continue reading
