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Editorial: If you see something, say something

Editorial: If you see something, say something

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Jun 22, 2022

If you see something, say something. That appeal to the public gained traction after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and, today, remains relevant as the LGBTQ community prepares to celebrate the first in-person San Francisco Pride events since 2019.

Editorial: A national PrEP plan is needed

Editorial: A national PrEP plan is needed

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Jun 15, 2022

The Federal AIDS Policy Project Coalition and Prep4All have sent a letter, signed by 100 organizations, urging the House and Senate appropriations committees to approve $400 million to fund a national PrEP program within the CDC.

Editorial: SF Pride officials, police step up

Editorial: SF Pride officials, police step up

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Jun 8, 2022

We're glad that San Francisco Pride officials and the San Francisco Police Officers Pride Alliance reached a compromise that will allow LGBTQ peace officers and other first responders to proudly march in the June 26 parade.

Editorial: Breed's budget includes LGBTQs

Editorial: Breed's budget includes LGBTQs

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Jun 1, 2022

So far in her proposed two-year budget that she released Wednesday, San Francisco Mayor London Breed has specified nearly $10 million for LGBTQs.

Editorial: B.A.R. recommendations in local races

Editorial: B.A.R. recommendations in local races

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • May 25, 2022

There are numerous local races on the ballot in Bay Area counties outside of San Francisco where qualified LGBTQ candidates are seeking election or reelection in the June 7 primary.

Editorial: State legislative endorsements

Editorial: State legislative endorsements

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • May 18, 2022

California Assemblymembers face election this year, as do some state senators. Below are our recommendations for Bay Area races in the June 7 primary.

Editorial: SF ballot measure recommendations

Editorial: SF ballot measure recommendations

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • May 18, 2022

There are eight ballot propositions that San Francisco voters will decide on the June 7 ballot.

B.A.R. election endorsements

B.A.R. election endorsements

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • May 11, 2022

Here are the Bay Area Reporter's endorsements for the June 7 primary.

Editorial: B.A.R. congressional endorsements

Editorial: B.A.R. congressional endorsements

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • May 11, 2022

We are fortunate in the Bay Area to have a solid Democratic congressional delegation.

Editorial: Endorsements for CA offices

Editorial: Endorsements for CA offices

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • May 4, 2022

The Bay Area Reporter recommends the following candidates for statewide offices in the June 7 primary.

Editorial: Reject the recall of SF DA Boudin

Editorial: Reject the recall of SF DA Boudin

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Apr 27, 2022

The B.A.R. editorial board recommends that voters reject the recall of San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin on the June 7 ballot.

Editorial: Time for APE to work with the Castro

Editorial: Time for APE to work with the Castro

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Apr 20, 2022

Another Planet Entertainment needs to work with the Castro LGBTQ Cultural District to ensure that its management of the Castro Theatre benefits everyone.

Editorial: The copycats are out in force

Editorial: The copycats are out in force

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Apr 13, 2022

Now that Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill has become law, legislators in other states, not surprisingly, are working on similar proposals.

Editorial: We don't need Jenner's visibility

Editorial: We don't need Jenner's visibility

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Apr 6, 2022

Of course Fox News would announce its hiring of Caitlyn Jenner on Transgender Day of Visibility.