Gavin Newsom

One of the defining dynamics of 2008 has been the emerging wave of new, young voters getting involved and storming the gates of the traditional political establishment. ”

I'm much more optimistic about this next generation because this is the first global generation. ”

I've never been a fan of pretense or procrastination. After all, our state is defined by its independent, outspoken spirit. ”

As Mayor, I will lead city government, businesses, and community groups to support innovative projects that will make San Francisco streets and public places vibrant and healthy. ”

President Trump is quick to attack American students, immigrants, women, the LGBT community, journalists, and our international allies but he is either too weak or too ignorant to stand up to white supremacists and others who spew hatred. ”

The people that are serving you gas, the people that are in your restaurants serving you, the firefighters, and police officers are members of the gay and lesbian community. They're members of our broader community. ”

If you're not open, you're not transparent, you're still holding on to vaults of information, you're not going to build that trust. ”

People don't care anymore because they don't believe in us; they don't trust us. And that's why we should change politics, not just accept the cynical frame that, 'Well, that's just politics.' ”

Involvement in the arts engages kids in their community, improves self-esteem, reclaims at-risk youth, and builds the creative skills that are required of a 21st century workforce. ”

I have a very successful father-in-law and family with very different political views. ”