Govern For California

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

California State Capitol Building

BudgetFiscal Affairs

SF Standard: Newsom’s brand of socialism: Spend big, reward your donors

The governor has spent eight budgets expanding California’s social safety net at a record pace. The money flows back to groups that help advance his political career.

David Crane

Calls to Action: Citizens

Where Are LA’s Capitalists?

Los Angeles’s capitalists have gone missing from political action. San Francisco offers a telling contrast: capitalist-backed lawmakers now dominate City Hall, and voters recently rejected a socialist revenue measure.

David Crane

Calls to Action: CitizensCollective Bargaining For Public EmployeesFiscal AffairsTaxes

SEIU’s Brand Of Socialism

Have you noticed that the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) never backs tax measures that would send revenues directly to residents? SEIU only wants revenues to flow through governments that — you guessed it — pay SEIU members.

David Crane

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California

Mission

To counter special interest influence and to support like-minded organizations.