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Scott Shafer

@scottshafer

KQED Politics & Govt. Editor. Co-host of Political Breakdown. Water polo. Chocolate. apple.co/2uRdnLx

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Our latest update on the Oakland mayoral election 42,000 (!!) ballots left to process "I was just honestly surprised at how close the race has become,” said State Senator Jesse Arreguín. "Mr. Taylor has run a really strong campaign." w/ Alex Hall samantha lim kqed.org/news/12036247/…

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Sup. Joel Engardio on facing a recall after supporting recalls for school board and DA. Plus growing up in a Jehovah's Witness home as a closeted gay kid. kqed.org/news/12037539/…

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Breaking: On Trump's 100th day in office, former V.P. Kamala Harris will give her first speech since Trump became president -- Wednesday night in San Francisco. It's the 20th anniversary of Emerge, which helps elect women to office.

Breaking: On Trump's 100th day in office, former V.P. <a href="/KamalaHarris/">Kamala Harris</a> will give her first speech since Trump became president -- Wednesday night in San Francisco. It's the 20th anniversary of Emerge, which helps elect women to office.
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Kamala Harris stepped back onto the national stage last night in a speech in San Francisco that warned of a constitutional crisis. One thing she didn't discuss: what her political future holds. From Scott Shafer: kqed.org/news/12037919/… via KQED News

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In Washington today ⁦Nancy Pelosi⁩ and I talked about President Trump’s desire to convert Alcatraz back to a prison (“not serious”), sanctuary cities (“it would be useful if people understand it.”) & her hope that the next pope continues making the Church more inclusive.

In Washington today ⁦<a href="/SpeakerPelosi/">Nancy Pelosi</a>⁩ and I talked about President Trump’s desire to convert Alcatraz back to a prison (“not serious”), sanctuary cities (“it would be useful if people understand it.”) &amp; her hope that the next pope continues making the Church more inclusive.
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Join us for an exclusive preview of Harvey Milk Reimagined on May 21 at 7pm at KQED. Celebrate Harvey Milk’s legacy w/live music, rare footage,& interviews. Interviews with leaders mentored by Milk.His lasting impact on LGBTQ+ rights and beyond.More info: kqed.org/event/5129

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East Bay Democrat ⁦Buffy Wicks⁩ ⁦joins me and Marisa Lagos⁩ today at 5:50 on Political Breakdown to explain why she’s taking on a sacred cow — CEQA — to get more housing built. Plus how growing up in a trailer park shaped her views of housing.

East Bay Democrat ⁦<a href="/BuffyWicks/">Buffy Wicks</a>⁩ ⁦joins me and <a href="/mlagos/">Marisa Lagos</a>⁩ today at 5:50 on Political Breakdown to explain why she’s taking on a sacred cow — CEQA — to get more housing built. Plus how growing up in a trailer park shaped her views of housing.
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LGBTQ leaders and veterans rally in the Castro to criticize plan to remove Harvey Milk’s name from a naval ship. Zoe Dunning, who helped lead the fight to allow gays to openly serve openly said “they are trying to redefine the meaning of leadership and courage.”

LGBTQ leaders and veterans rally in the Castro to criticize plan to remove Harvey Milk’s name from a naval ship. Zoe Dunning, who helped lead the fight to allow gays to openly serve openly said “they are trying to redefine the meaning of leadership and courage.”
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BREAKING: Monique Limon has the votes to be the next leader of the California Senate. She would be the first Latina at the helm, the first woman of color ever to lead the CALeg’s upper house. kcra.com/article/califo…

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Trump is trying to manufacture a crisis in LA County — deploying troops not for order, but to create chaos. Don’t take the bait. Never use violence or harm law enforcement.

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I have formally requested the Trump Administration rescind their unlawful deployment of troops in Los Angeles county and return them to my command. We didn’t have a problem until Trump got involved. This is a serious breach of state sovereignty — inflaming tensions while

I have formally requested the Trump Administration rescind their unlawful deployment of troops in Los Angeles county and return them to my command. 

We didn’t have a problem until Trump got involved. This is a serious breach of state sovereignty — inflaming tensions while
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Breaking: After asking President Trump to rescind his order to send the California National Guard to Los Angeles, the governor‘s office says Gov. Newsom is now in L.A.

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Los Angeles: don’t take Trump’s bait. Trump wants chaos and he’s instigated violence. Those who assault law enforcement or cause property damage will risk arrest. Stay peaceful. Stay focused. Don’t give him the excuse he’s looking for.

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Breaking: Federal judge in SF rules against the Trump Administration, saying National Guard actions were illegal. "He must therefore return control of the California National Guard to the Governor of the State of California forthwith."