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With Jimmy Kimmel’s firing, cancel culture is now official government policy

joegarofoli.bsky.social @joegarofoli.bsky.social · 13d

Heading to portland to report on this story. What's the best way to speak with you. DM me please.

joegarofoli.bsky.social @joegarofoli.bsky.social · 24d

With Jimmy Kimmel’s firing, cancel culture is now official government policy. Republicans are the new snowflakes. www.sfchronicle.com/politics/joe...

For the second time in two months, a media corporation desperate for federal regulators to bless its billion-dollar merger has buckled to the Trump administration.

Watch Parties, Dildos, and Equal Pay: How Queer Valkyries Fans Claim Space in the WNBA

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Commonwealth Club World Affairs @cwclub.bsky.social · Sep 12

We are the place to be next week to see Jeff Bleich, Matt Accarrino, chefs/owners of State Bird Provisions & Foreign Cinema & Nopa Fish, Shuka Kalantari, @joegarofoli.bsky.social @joshkoehn.bsky.social Debbie Chinn Sawyer Rose, Debra Reabock & more

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joegarofoli.bsky.social @joegarofoli.bsky.social · 25d

Watch Parties, Dildos, and Equal Pay: How Queer Valkyries Fans Claim Space in the WNBA www.coyotemedia.org/watch-partie...

The vibes around Ballhalla are immaculate — yet the league is still mired in misogyny and inequality. What’s a fan to do?

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joegarofoli.bsky.social @joegarofoli.bsky.social · Aug 8

Don't kiss the ring! @gavinnewsom.bsky.social urges UCLA not to strike a deal with Trump www.sfchronicle.com/politics/art...

Gavin Newsom urges UCLA not to strike a deal with Trump

“We’re not Brown, we’re not Columbia, and I’m not going to be governor if we act like that, period full stop. I will fight like hell to make sure that doesn’t happen,” Gov. Gavin Newsom...

Kamala Harris won’t run for California governor in 2026

joegarofoli.bsky.social @joegarofoli.bsky.social · Jul 30

BREAKING: Kamala Harris won’t run for California governor in 2026 but leaves open plans for 2028 sfchronicle.com/politics/art... via
@sfchroniclehttps://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/kamala-harris-california-governor-20794213.php

The 2026 race will be shaped by California’s relationship with Trump’s administration, which under Newsom has been rocky.

Planned Parenthood closes 5 Northern California clinics, citing Trump budget bill

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joegarofoli.bsky.social @joegarofoli.bsky.social · Jul 25

BREAKING: Planned Parenthood closes 5 Northern California clinics, citing Trump budget bill www.sfchronicle.com/politics/art...

Thursday’s announcement drives home the extent of the federal government’s tremendous power to impact abortion access.

California Democrats are climbing on board with Newsom’s redistricting push

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joegarofoli.bsky.social @joegarofoli.bsky.social · Jul 24

Attn. exasperated Democratic voters looking for leaders who will fight Trump harder. A pulse has been found in Calif. Their message to Trump/Texas: Bring it on!
California Democrats on board with Newsom’s redistricting push
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After a couple of weeks of public silence among Democratic leaders following Newsom’s trial balloon, California Democrats are jumping on board with the idea.

Escape from Epstein: Trump officials stage a diversion with Alcatraz visit

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Jane Sullivan @janesully.bsky.social · Jul 18

Good perspective from @joegarofoli.bsky.social on latest kra kra from the Trump gang. And watch ‘The Rock’ w/Nic Cage and Sean Connery 🙌🙌🙌

OPINION: “If Republicans decide to spend billions on this Trump vanity project, they would be creating their own boondoggle akin to high-speed rail,” Joe Garofoli writes.

Escape from Epstein: Trump officials stage a diversion with Alcatraz visit

joegarofoli.bsky.social @joegarofoli.bsky.social · Jul 18

Welcome to the (C)rock! Escape from Epstein: Trump officials stage a diversion with Alcatraz visit www.sfchronicle.com/politics/joe...

OPINION: “If Republicans decide to spend billions on this Trump vanity project, they would be creating their own boondoggle akin to high-speed rail,” Joe Garofoli writes.

Ted Cruz, first in line to politicize tragedy, now wants everyone to stop

joegarofoli.bsky.social @joegarofoli.bsky.social · Jul 11

did you say the same thing while the California wildfires were raging? didn't think so. Oh, and thank you.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Jul 8

Los Angeles residents were outraged after dozens of federal agents marched through MacArthur Park, in one of the city’s most immigrant-heavy neighborhoods. Homeland Security officials said it was an immigration enforcement operation, though it was unclear if anyone had been arrested. trib.al/JYW5IsU

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joegarofoli.bsky.social @joegarofoli.bsky.social · Jul 8

Ted Cruz, always first in line to politicize tragedy when it involves #California, now wants everyone to stop now that it involves #Texas and #Christians www.sfchronicle.com/politics/joe...

Ted Cruz had no problem playing “partisan games” when he and other Republican legislators threatened to withhold federal disaster relief aid in the wake of the California wildfires.

Ted Cruz, first in line to politicize tragedy, now wants everyone to stop

joegarofoli.bsky.social @joegarofoli.bsky.social · Jul 7

"This isn’t the first time Cruz has been a douche during a natural disaster."
Ted Cruz, first in line to politicize tragedy, now wants everyone to stop now that it involves Texas and a Christian school. www.sfchronicle.com/politics/joe...

Ted Cruz had no problem playing “partisan games” when he and other Republican legislators threatened to withhold federal disaster relief aid in the wake of the California wildfires.

Ted Cruz, first in line to politicize tragedy, now wants everyone to stop

joegarofoli.bsky.social @joegarofoli.bsky.social · Jul 7

Ted Cruz, first in line to politicize tragedy, now wants everyone to stop because it involves Texas and Christians

www.sfchronicle.com/politics/joe...

Ted Cruz had no problem playing “partisan games” when he and other Republican legislators threatened to withhold federal disaster relief aid in the wake of the California wildfires.

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Makes Herself Heard, Prompting a Rebuke

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joegarofoli.bsky.social @joegarofoli.bsky.social · Jul 6

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Makes Herself Heard, Prompting a Rebuke www.nytimes.com/2025/07/05/u...

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joegarofoli.bsky.social @joegarofoli.bsky.social · Jun 18

What’a next after “no Kings”? Not done protesting Trump yet? These organizations have options for you @swingleft @insivisible

www.sfchronicle.com/politics/joe...

Not done protesting Trump yet? These organizations have options for you

JOE GAROFOLI: Activists hope to channel No Kings protest energy into a mass movement focused on taking down those enabling President Trump.

We blind tasted 17 rotisserie chickens from Bay Area restaurants. Here’s how Costco ranked

joegarofoli.bsky.social @joegarofoli.bsky.social · Jun 25

We blind tasted 17 rotisserie chickens from Bay Area restaurants. Here’s how Costco ranked www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaur...

The Chronicle conducted a blind taste test of rotisserie chickens from restaurants, butchers and grocery stores — including Costco — to find the Bay Area’s best. Here’s our list of the top...

Not done protesting Trump yet? These organizations have options for you

joegarofoli.bsky.social @joegarofoli.bsky.social · Jun 18

What’a next after “no Kings”? Not done protesting Trump yet? These organizations have options for you @swingleft @insivisible

www.sfchronicle.com/politics/joe...

JOE GAROFOLI: Activists hope to channel No Kings protest energy into a mass movement focused on taking down those enabling President Trump.

Will Democrats finally stop defending protesters who turn to thuggery?

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Nicole Snark @nicokow.bsky.social · Jun 11

They should talk like John Fetterman she says.
Fetterman:

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joegarofoli.bsky.social @joegarofoli.bsky.social · Jun 16

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Jun 16

Walz: "This cannot be the norm. It cannot be the way that we deal with our political differences. Now is the time for us to recommit to the core values of this country ... Talk to a neighbor rather than arguing. Debate an issue. Shake hands. Find common ground. This is who Melissa Hortman was."

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joegarofoli.bsky.social @joegarofoli.bsky.social · Jun 16

Will Democrats finally stop defending protesters who turn to thuggery?

www.sfchronicle.com/politics/joe...

OPINION: “If Newsom and protest organizers don’t mute the vandals this summer, then Trump wins the fight for public opinion. Those ‘anarchists’ will become Trump’s best weapon,” Joe...

Democrats are spending $20 million to learn how to talk to men. Here’s what they should do instead

joegarofoli.bsky.social @joegarofoli.bsky.social · Jun 8

Democrats are spending $20 million to learn how to talk to men. Here’s what they should do instead. Listen to @joan-c-williams.bsky.social www.sfchronicle.com/politics/joe... @seiu.org @lorenagonzalez.bsky.social

UC Law San Francisco professor Joan C. Williams offers far better advice into how Democrats can win back working-class voters rather than investing in the “Speaking with American Men” program.

Democrats are spending $20 million to learn how to talk to men. Here’s what they should do instead

joegarofoli.bsky.social @joegarofoli.bsky.social · Jun 8

Democrats are spending $20 million to learn how to talk to men. Here’s what they should do instead. Listen to @joan cwilliams www.sfchronicle.com/politics/joe...

UC Law San Francisco professor Joan C. Williams offers far better advice into how Democrats can win back working-class voters rather than investing in the “Speaking with American Men” program.