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Pelosi Retires After 39 Years, Urges Grassroots Action

2/24/2026

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Nancy Pelosi, former Speaker of the House, retired after 39 years in Congress.
California Democrats gave her a farewell at the state party convention in San Francisco.
She highlighted her leadership in expanding female representation in Congress from 23 to 150.
Pelosi urged grassroots mobilization to help Democrats reclaim the House majority.
She concluded by urging attendees to believe in the goodness of the American people despite challenges.

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Story summary

Nancy Pelosi, former Speaker of the House, retired after 39 years in Congress.
California Democrats gave her a farewell at the state party convention in San Francisco.
She highlighted her leadership in expanding female representation in Congress from 23 to 150.
Pelosi urged grassroots mobilization to help Democrats reclaim the House majority.
She concluded by urging attendees to believe in the goodness of the American people despite challenges.