‘A changing of the old guard’: Silicon Valley’s political might growing on national stage

THE MOST PROMINENT California leaders at the national stage have either retired, died or stepped back — opening the door for a new generation of leadership to emerge. Rep. Ro Khanna appears to be at the forefront of that movement.

The Silicon Valley congressman has found a unique intersection that combines advocating for tech innovation and investment, while simultaneously introducing progressive policies to ensure those outside the tech sector are not left behind — and his ideas have caught the eye of the nation.