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A look back at Gavin Newsom's pioneering choices supporting gay marriage

Phil Matier
Phil Matier
Episode • Dec 14, 2022 • 2m

President Joe Biden has signed legislation giving federal recognition to same-sex and interracial marriages.

Governor Gavin Newsom was an early supporter, when as Mayor of San Francisco he decided to start issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. It was a move that nearly backfired. 

KCBS Radio news anchors Pat Thurston and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier for more. 

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