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Editorial: Some hospitals cave on trans care

Editorial: Some hospitals cave on trans care

EDITORIAL | February 5, 2025 | by BAR Editorial Board

It was shocking to see the news that Children's Hospital Los Angeles, on Tuesday stated it is pausing the initiation of gender-affirming hormonal care for trans patients under the age of 19 because it needs to assess President Trump's executive order.

Guest Opinion: Starting my life in SF

Guest Opinion: Starting my life in SF

The plane made its final descent into San Francisco. As it passed over the San Mateo Bridge, I stomped my feet in excitement in a feeble attempt to force the plane to land faster.

Guest Opinion: Protecting and supporting San Francisco's LGBTQ+ community

Guest Opinion: Protecting and supporting San Francisco's LGBTQ+ community

As some may know, I entered the mayor's race because I couldn't justify the conditions on our streets to my children.

Editorial: 2 national LGBTQ groups step up

Editorial: 2 national LGBTQ groups step up

  • EDITORIAL
  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Jan 29, 2025

The editorial board looks at websites of national LGBTQ organizations to see how they're providing information about President Donald Trump's anti-trans executive orders.

Editorial cartoon

Editorial cartoon

Bay Area cartoonist and lesbian activist Leslie Ewing provided this editorial cartoon to the Bay Area Reporter.

Editorial: LGBTQ youth left in dark by CA health officials

Editorial: LGBTQ youth left in dark by CA health officials

  • EDITORIAL
  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Jan 29, 2025

With the anti-LGBTQ executive orders coming from President Donald Trump at a rapid clip, it's been frustrating and appalling that California health officials have decided to pull a Trumpian move of their own by canceling an LGBTQ youth contract.

Editorial: Trump repudiates trans people

Editorial: Trump repudiates trans people

  • EDITORIAL
  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Jan 22, 2025

Well, that didn't take long. Only hours after Donald Trump was sworn in as the nation's 47th president, he signed a slew of executive orders.

Guest Opinion: Betrayed by our advocates

Guest Opinion: Betrayed by our advocates

Mark S. King's January 10 blog post on his award-winning "My Fabulous Disease" site made me aware of a new, and troubling, development in the class action lawsuit against pharmaceutical behemoth Gilead Sciences Inc.

Guest Opinion: The beginning of a new chapter

Guest Opinion: The beginning of a new chapter

Today, as we stand at the dawn of a new era, we are called not just to resist but also to rise.

Editorial: MAGA got played by Trump

Editorial: MAGA got played by Trump

  • EDITORIAL
  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Jan 15, 2025

The countdown is on to Monday, January 20, when President-elect Donald Trump becomes the 47th leader of the United States.

Editorial: Mayor Lurie's to-do list

Editorial: Mayor Lurie's to-do list

Congratulations to San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, who was sworn into office Wednesday, January 8, as the city's 46th chief executive.

Guest Opinion: Oakland bar patios quit smoking/vaping — SF should follow

Guest Opinion: Oakland bar patios quit smoking/vaping — SF should follow

Happy New Year! This column is for everyone, whether you smoke or not, but for those who do currently smoke or vape and have resolved to quit this year, there is a lot of free support for you.

Guest Opinion: World Pride brings global movement to DC

Guest Opinion: World Pride brings global movement to DC

WorldPride Washington, D.C. 2025 arrives at a pivotal moment in our history, set against the backdrop of a political and social landscape marked by growing legislative challenges to LGBTQ+ rights.

Editorial: Four other bad US health nominees

Editorial: Four other bad US health nominees

  • EDITORIAL
  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Dec 30, 2024

With only weeks until President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated, his nominees for cabinet secretaries and other top posts have been making the rounds meeting with senators who will decide their fate.

Editorial: Breed has been a strong ally

Editorial: Breed has been a strong ally

  • EDITORIAL
  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Dec 23, 2024

LGBTQ San Franciscans can count themselves fortunate that for decades the city's mayors have been allies to the community.

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