San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan launches bid for Pelosi seat

Nancy Pelosi's legacy is characterized by her significant efforts to increase the representation of women in politics. She achieved this by establishing a pipeline for women to run for office and by actively recruiting and funding women candidates.

The poverty rate in the San Francisco Bay Area increased significantly from 12.2% to 16.3% in 2023, according to a report by Tipping Point Community. This rise means approximately 1.02 million residents in the six-county region are now classified as impoverished, with an additional 12.5% of residents, or about 790,000 people, living on the edge of poverty, struggling to meet basic expenses.

Nancy Pelosi, the US speaker emerita, criticized Donald Trump's anti-climate remarks made at the UN General Assembly, labeling him as 'the biggest con job in American history.' Trump had described the climate crisis as 'the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world.' Pelosi's comments were made during a press conference addressing the US's absence from the upcoming Cop30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, where 195 countries will be represented.

Connie Chan, a progressive lawmaker on the San Francisco board of supervisors, has announced her candidacy to succeed former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. At 47, Chan emphasized her commitment to making San Francisco more affordable for working families, framing her campaign as a battle between local interests and outside money.

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi responded to Michelle Obama's assertion that Americans are 'not ready' to elect a woman president, questioning, 'why not?' Pelosi's remarks highlight ongoing discussions about gender and leadership in U.S. politics.

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi clarified her recent comments during a CNN interview, where she referred to President Donald Trump as a 'vile creature.' She stated that this description was intended as a 'euphemism.'

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi recently described Donald Trump as a 'vile creature,' asserting that she could have expressed her disdain in a much harsher manner. This comment reflects her ongoing criticism of Trump, which has intensified in recent months.

In San Francisco, an increasing number of Latinos engaged in physically demanding jobs are relying on supplements for joint and bone pain relief, despite warnings from the FDA. One such supplement, Artri Ajo King, has gained popularity among users like Gloria Caballero, who began taking it for knee pain. The FDA's cautions regarding this natural remedy do not seem to be reaching this community effectively.