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The Daily Signal examines Gavin Newsom’s governance in California, his progressive policies, and his role as a rising Democratic figure on the national stage.
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Newsom Won’t Cut Ties to Homeless Fraudster Firm
Borrowing from novelist James Hilton, who coined the word “Shangri-La” to describe a Tibetan utopia in a 1933 novel, Franklin Roosevelt gave that name to the peaceful retreat we know as Camp David. For California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Democrats, Shangri-La hasn’t become synonymous with a place that connotes peace on earth. It…Susan Crabtree -
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Newsom ‘Taking the Mask Off’ in New Memoir
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to release a memoir in late February as the Democrat is considered a front-runner for the Democrat presidential primary in 2028. Newsom’s memoir, titled “Young Man in a Hurry,” covers Newsom’s personal life and early career, but ends his book before his controversial tenure as California governor. “This is…Jenna Lee -
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Newsom’s Davos Disaster Exposes His Anti-American Grandstanding
“Governor Newsom, who strikes me as Patrick Bateman meets Sparkle Beach Ken, may be the only Californian who knows less about economics than Kamala Harris.” That was Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday, delivering a remarkably on-point put-down of California Gov. Gavin Newsom. And the put-down was…Jarrett Stepman -
Newsom Tries to Impose California’s Extremism on 21 States
Once again, California is trying to bully other states. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that California would not renew a $54 million contract with Walgreens. Walgreens’ crime? The drug store chain had said it would not stock abortion pills in 21 states, following a sharply worded letter from 20 state attorneys general warning that mailing…Katrina Trinko -
Newsom Punishes Walgreens for Refusing to Illegally Sell Abortion Drugs
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, announced Wednesday that California is pulling back from renewing its multimillion-dollar contract with Walgreens over the company’s decision not to sell abortion drugs in jurisdictions where state attorneys general have said it would be illegal. After the Food and Drug Administration changed regulations to permit women to obtain abortion drugs without…Mary Margaret Olohan -
When California Elects an Unconstitutional, Right-Wing Gavin Newsom Wannabe
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who faces no real opposition for reelection in November, is on a rampage. The most recent unconstitutional legislation he signed includes an anti-First Amendment law requiring social media platforms “to publicly post their policies regarding hate speech, disinformation, harassment and extremism on their platforms,” according to The Hill. Newsom issued a…Larry Elder -
Newsom Turns California Into a Third World State
Declining population for the first time in its existence, rising violent crime rates, soaring homelessness, the highest gas prices in the country, companies leaving in droves—California’s future is withering away. The disturbing headlines keep churning out of the Golden State: “Suspects arrested for stealing guns from California home of Rep. Karen Bass,” “140+ arrested in massive California child sex crimes sweep,” “Santa Barbara…Carrie Sheffield -
Gavin Newsom’s ‘State of Hate’ Commission Tilts Toward Democrats
Editor’s note: Brian Levin’s history formed an essential part of this story, so his response to The Daily Signal justified a significant update. The original version of this article suggested that Levin’s history at the Southern Poverty Law Center and his uncritical citing of the SPLC’s “hate group” accusations should terrify conservatives. His comments to…Tyler O’Neil -
Newsom Paves Way for $22/Hour Fast-Food Minimum Wage
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, signed a bill Monday establishing a council empowered to raise the minimum wage for the state’s fast-food workers to more than $20 per hour. The Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (AB 257), passed by the state Legislature a week prior, orders a 10-member Fast Food Council to appropriately create wage, working conditions,…Trevor Schakohl -
Gavin Newsom: OK for California, Too Wacky for America
Democrats coalesced behind the presidential nomination of Joe Biden after Bernie Sanders won the Nevada caucuses, briefly becoming the Democratic Party’s front-runner. Fearing Sanders could not beat President Donald Trump, Democrats quickly united behind the more electable Biden. But compared to “democratic socialist” Sanders, is California Gov. Gavin Newsom, on policy, really any different? Newsom…Larry Elder -
Gavin Newsom’s Weird Idea of ‘Freedom’
In a run-up to what is likely to be a 2024 presidential bid, California Gov. Gavin Newsom hit upon the bizarre idea of boasting in commercials that California is America’s true “free” state. Part of his ad campaign is to attack Florida—currently run by Newsom’s possible rival, Gov. Ron DeSantis. Yet, with the most burdensome…Victor Davis Hanson -
Newsom’s Montana Vacation Stirs Scrutiny of California Travel Bans
California Gov. Gavin Newsom appeared caught off guard by a backlash against his vacation this week in Montana, one of 22 states subject to California’s ban on official travel based on those states’ “discriminatory laws” against the LGBTQ community. Newsom’s communications team quickly revved into gear after reports that the governor was spending his downtime…Susan Crabtree -
Gavin Newsom Just Dumped a Gallon of Kerosene on the Inflation Fire
They say the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results. California Gov. Gavin Newsom seems ignorant of this principle. Study after study shows that the some $6 trillion in stimulus spending hurriedly passed during the COVID-19 pandemic contributed significantly to the 40-year, record high inflation we’re suffering today. What’s the…Carrie Sheffield -
Taking Potshot at Texas, Newsom Wants to Let Californians Sue to Enforce State’s Gun Laws
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced plans Saturday to allow individuals to sue some gun manufacturers, distributors, and sellers in response to a Supreme Court decision on a Texas abortion law. “I am outraged by [Friday's] U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing Texas’s ban on most abortion services to remain in place, and largely endorsing Texas’s…Ailan Evans -
Newsom Rebounds to Beat Back Recall in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday became only the second governor in American history to survive a recall, in an election that President Joe Biden and other visiting national Democrats helped pull out for him in a big way. Newsom, the 40th governor of the nation’s most populous state, easily dodged the same fate as…Fred Lucas -
Supreme Court Sides Against Newsom on California Church Restrictions
The U.S. Supreme Court sided Thursday against California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s restrictions on worship services during the coronavirus pandemic. Justices tossed out an order from a Central District of California court that had upheld the Democratic governor's restrictions on houses of worship, CBS News reported. In light of last week’s Supreme Court ruling, which granted temporary…Mary Margaret Olohan -
Gov. Newsom’s Regime Is Crumbling
The era of one-man rule in California is over. A California Superior Court has ruled in favor of me and fellow legislator James Gallagher in our lawsuit challenging Gov. Gavin Newsom’s abuse of power. The judge ruled that Newsom violated the state constitution by unilaterally ordering that all registered voters be sent mail-in ballots. More importantly, she found good cause for…Kevin Kiley -
Newsom’s Absurd Thanksgiving Rules
This Thanksgiving, Californians have a variety of onerous government restrictions to be thankful for. Near the top of the list (right under worship bans) come the restrictions on Thanksgiving itself. The California Department of Public Health’s latest “Guidance for Private Gatherings” imply the state is now the head of your household. Here are some mandatory highlights: “All…Joshua Arnold -
Newsom Signs Law Mandating Trans Inmates Be Housed Based on Gender Identity
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Saturday mandating that transgender inmates be housed in prisons based on the gender with which they identify. SB 132 requires the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to “house transgender, gender-nonconforming and intersex (TGI) individuals in a manner that matches their gender identity while supporting health and safety,” according…Mary Margaret Olohan -
Trump, Newsom Shun Heated Partisanship in Confronting California Wildfires
California Gov. Gavin Newsom personally thanked President Donald Trump on Monday for responding in “record” time to requests for assistance as wildfires rage across his state’s forests. “I want to thank you and acknowledge the work that you’ve done to be immediate in terms of your response to our requests,” Newsom, a Democrat, said in…Fred Lucas