Opinion

Editorial: Dem convention exudes energy

Editorial: Dem convention exudes energy

  • EDITORIAL
  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Aug 21, 2024

So far, the Democratic National Convention in Chicago has been a healing balm after the anti-trans, anti-LGBTQ, anti-women dystopian affair that Republicans staged last month in Milwaukee.

Guest Opinion: My prostate cancer journey

Guest Opinion: My prostate cancer journey

"We found some cancer," said the doctor. My heart skipped a beat.

Editorial: GLAAD board should rein in CEO's spending

Editorial: GLAAD board should rein in CEO's spending

  • EDITORIAL
  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Aug 14, 2024

The editorial board calls on the GLAAD board to rein in CEO Sarah Kate Ellis' spending following a New York Times report.

Editorial: Walz is inspired choice for VP

Editorial: Walz is inspired choice for VP

We weren't surprised that presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate.

Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

A reader writes that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is just the person to be Kamala Harris vice presidential running mate.

Guest Opinion: What being American and gay means to me

Guest Opinion: What being American and gay means to me

As a child of the 1970s, I grew up knowing that America was a melting pot where people come to make their dreams come true.

Editorial: Those weird Republicans

Editorial: Those weird Republicans

  • EDITORIAL
  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Jul 31, 2024

It was Democratic Minnesota Governor Tim Walz who started describing Republicans as weird and, wow, has it caught on.

Editorial: All in for Kamala Harris

Editorial: All in for Kamala Harris

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

The Bay Area Reporter editorial board endorses Kamala Harris for president.

Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

A reader writes about how President Joe Biden's legacy is set.

Editorial: Political discourse will stay heated

Editorial: Political discourse will stay heated

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

Yes, Americans should lower the temperature when it comes to political discourse, although that's unlikely to happen.

Guest Opinion: My vision for LGBTQ+ inclusion in SF

Guest Opinion: My vision for LGBTQ+ inclusion in SF

This year's Pride celebrations illuminated the best of our San Francisco's spirit: love, pride, and acceptance.

Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

A reader warns about Project 2025 and the co-founder of the pink triangle installation thanks the many people who helped with this year's display.

Editorial: Project 2025 should scare everyone

Editorial: Project 2025 should scare everyone

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

It's been good to finally see mainstream news reports over the last week about Project 2025.

Guest Opinion: ALRP knows having a lawyer makes a difference

Guest Opinion: ALRP knows having a lawyer makes a difference

I've just wrapped up my first six months as executive director at the AIDS Legal Referral Panel, which has been providing free legal service to people living with HIV/AIDS for over four decades.