Michael Tubbs

founder of the nonprofit End Poverty in California; special advisor to Gov. Gavin Newsom; former mayor of Stockton

Mayor of Stockton, California

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The California Constitution would be amended to guarantee housing as a fundamental right — if a new bill passes the state legislature and is signed into law.

Housing as a right in CA: Former Mayor Michael Tubbs believes it’s possible

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Former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs says far too many Californians can’t meet their basic needs. He wants to change that with a new anti-poverty initiative.

Michael Tubbs wants to find win-win solutions to CA poverty

Former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs says far too many Californians can’t meet their basic needs. He wants to change that with a new anti-poverty initiative.

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With Justice Breyer’s retiring, Biden faces another challenge in finding his replacement

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