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Back to SearchSF Supervisor Jackie Fielder Steps Back for Mental Health
The three leading candidates running to fill Nancy Pelosi’s congressional seat after she retires squared off at a debate moderated by KQED’s Scott Sh…
1 month, 1 week ago
Katie Porter's Run for Governor Centers Tax Cuts, Corporate Accountability
Democrat Katie Porter was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2018, flipping an Orange County seat that had long been held by Republicans…
1 month, 1 week ago
How the U.S. Government Uses Social Media to Target Its Own Citizens
The Department of Homeland Security is using social media to demonize dissenters, branding U.S. citizens as terrorists, rioters and agitators. That’s…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Threats to California’s Vote-By-Mail Mount Before June Primary
California’s vote-by-mail system is facing a two-pronged attack. In Riverside County, the sheriff has seized hundreds of thousands of ballots from th…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Antonio Villaraigosa's Second Act: Can a 'Pragmatist' Lead California?
In 2018, Antonio Villaraigosa's bid for governor ended with a loss to Gavin Newsom. Now, the former Los Angeles mayor is back for a second run, posit…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
How AI and Tech Are Changing The Campaign Finance Game
With the 2026 midterms ahead, a flood of campaign donations is expected in California and beyond — with a growing amount coming from the tech industr…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
California's Political Reckoning with Cesar Chavez's Legacy After Allegations
A New York Times investigation has triggered swift condemnation and political upheaval in California, after uncovering allegations of sexual abuse of…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Tony Thurmond Carves Out a Progressive Path in the Race for California Governor
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond is positioning himself as one of the most progressive candidates in a crowded Democratic field for California gove…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro on Leading With Faith as a Public Servant
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is widely considered a potential contender for the 2028 presidential race. Scott and Marisa sit down with him to d…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
California Gas Prices Are on the Rise. Who's to Blame?
The war on Iran opened up yet another opportunity for Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump to play the blame game — this time, over the soari…
2 months ago