Opinion

Editorial: It's on to November for Low

Editorial: It's on to November for Low

EDITORIAL | May 8, 2024 | by BAR Editorial Board

After a historic March primary, and an even more unusual recount, gay Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Cupertino) has advanced to the November general election for the open 16th Congressional District seat in the South Bay.

Guest Opinion: Running for our lives: The urgency of LGBTQ+ representation in American politics

Guest Opinion: Running for our lives: The urgency of LGBTQ+ representation in American politics

In the world of American politics, one truth remains constant: the influence of our voices has the power to shape the future.

Editorial: Mental health care needed for LGBTQ youth

Editorial: Mental health care needed for LGBTQ youth

The Trevor Project released its 2024 National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People this week, and it should come as no surprise that queer youth continue to report high rates of mental health challenges.

Guest Opinion: Join me to Drag Out The Vote

Guest Opinion: Join me to Drag Out The Vote

How did I sashay into this thing called voter advocacy? I'm lucky and proud to say that I have cast a ballot in almost every election I've been eligible to vote in since I turned 18.

Guest Opinion: I have HIV and I am alive — thanks to San Francisco

Guest Opinion: I have HIV and I am alive — thanks to San Francisco

I am 59 years old, have lived in our great city for nearly 40 years, and I have been HIV-positive for 30 of them.

Editorial: New Title IX rule will help trans students

Editorial: New Title IX rule will help trans students

  • EDITORIAL
  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Apr 24, 2024

The U.S. Department of Education last week issued its final rule governing schools' obligations to guarantee all students, including LGBTQ students, have full and equal access to educational opportunities regardless of sex.

Guest Opinion: Nature's way

Guest Opinion: Nature's way

In Northern California, a month's worth of rain poured on a burn scar in a single day.

Editorial: Name new SOMA park for Sullivan

Editorial: Name new SOMA park for Sullivan

  • EDITORIAL
  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Apr 17, 2024

There's a final online public survey being commissioned by the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department and South of Market community organizations to determine the name of a new park at Natoma and 11th streets.

Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

The founder and artistic director of the New COnservatory Theatre Center responds to a recent review.

Guest Opinion: Financial stability is key for diverse communities

Guest Opinion: Financial stability is key for diverse communities

As your elected assessor-recorder, my staff and I are committed to providing excellent public service and ensuring San Francisco's financial stability through the work we do every day, fairly and accurately.

Editorial: LGBTQ caucus has CA budget ideas

Editorial: LGBTQ caucus has CA budget ideas

  • EDITORIAL
  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Apr 10, 2024

The California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus has released its list of priority bills, legislation it supports, and, crucially, priority budget requests.

Editorial: Shame on US Postal Service

Editorial: Shame on US Postal Service

We're not surprised by much these days, but the United States Postal Service managed to stun us with its letter stating that a stamp honoring gay college student Matthew Shepard was rejected as too "negative."

Guest Opinion: Graphic novelist shares his SF story

Guest Opinion: Graphic novelist shares his SF story

I'm an author, illustrator, and editor who grew up in the Bay Area. My debut graphic novel "Out of Left Field," published by Andrews McMeel in March, is based on my experiences playing baseball as a gay kid in San Francisco.

Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

Readers weigh in on the USNS Harvey Milk; the joys of Redding, CA; and the 'Unpacking in P'Town' review.

Editorial: Dems need to repeal Pride flag ban

Editorial: Dems need to repeal Pride flag ban

  • EDITORIAL
  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Mar 27, 2024

We're unsurprised that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) feels so proud of himself for the passage of a provision in the government spending bill that prohibits U.S. embassies from flying rainbow flags during Pride Month in June.

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