Govern For California
Govern For California is a political philanthropy that works to counter special interest influence over California governments.


Calls to Action: Citizens
SF Standard: Opinion | Bursting the balloon of Ezra Klein’s ‘Abundance’ theory
Klein and his co-author Derek Thompson believe more of everything is the answer to what ails California. But bad governance will ruin it all.
David Crane
Updates
SF Standard: Opinion | Newsom’s gambit: Talk like Bannon, act like Biden
Recent guests on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s podcast, such as MAGA influencers Steve Bannon and Charlie Kirk, might be stunned to learn about the policies the governor is pursuing between his stints masquerading as a friendly host for right-wing guests. So might Californians.
David Crane
Updates
Katie Porter entered the 2026 race for governor this week and has asked to meet with GFC, which we will do. Among the questions we will have for her and other candidates for governor are the following…
David Crane