Opinion

Guest Opinion: Two issues observed in Castro flag fight

Guest Opinion: Two issues observed in Castro flag fight

Former San Francisco Supervisor Jeff Sheehy discusses controversy surrounding Gilbert Baker's rainbow flag in the Castro.

Editorial: Barbara Lee was right

Editorial: Barbara Lee was right

  • EDITORIAL
  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Aug 18, 2021

Nearly 20 years ago, Oakland Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D) stood alone among her colleagues and voted against going to war in Afghanistan — she was the only member of the House and Senate to do so.

Guest Opinion: Support 1st housing project in 40 years in Diamond Heights

Guest Opinion: Support 1st housing project in 40 years in Diamond Heights

In 1977 I escaped from the Midwest and arrived in our gay haven, the Castro. Even though I was in my early 30s I did something a young person would never be able to do today ... buy a fixer in District 8.

Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

This week's letters weigh in on the California recall.

Letters to the editor: Correcting the record on Bezis v. Wysinger

Letters to the editor: Correcting the record on Bezis v. Wysinger

The gay former chair of the Contra Costa Democratic County Central Committee weighs in on our recent article about DCCC members Jason Bezis and Carolyn Wysinger.

Editorial: Vote no on Newsom recall

Editorial: Vote no on Newsom recall

  • EDITORIAL
  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Aug 11, 2021

Beginning August 16, California voters will receive their mail-in ballots for the September 14 recall election of Governor Gavin Newsom.

Guest Opinion: LGBTQs should reject the CA recall

Guest Opinion: LGBTQs should reject the CA recall

Governor Gavin Newsom has been a champion of LGBTQ+ equality for decades. Full Stop!

Editorial: Bay Area mask mandate is welcome news

Editorial: Bay Area mask mandate is welcome news

It was only last summer when we began making and stocking up on face coverings, and yet we couldn't let them go even after getting vaccinated.

Guest Opinion: City College is excited to welcome our students back for fall semester

Guest Opinion: City College is excited to welcome our students back for fall semester

City College of San Francisco's students, faculty, and staff faced significant challenges during COVID-19, and the safety of our students has been at the forefront of the college's pandemic response.

Editorial: Trans visibility matters

Editorial: Trans visibility matters

  • EDITORIAL
  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Jul 28, 2021

This week, Pew Research Center released a new survey that found a growing number of U.S. adults know a transgender person or someone who uses gender-neutral pronouns.

Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

Readers express their opinions on the rainbow flag in the Castro.

Editorial: Politicians delay while overdoses soar

Editorial: Politicians delay while overdoses soar

  • EDITORIAL
  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Jul 21, 2021

It seems like some legislators in Sacramento do not realize or do not want to acknowledge the severity of the drug overdose crisis in cities like San Francisco, Oakland, and Los Angeles.

Guest Opinion: Why I oppose recall of DA Chesa Boudin

Guest Opinion: Why I oppose recall of DA Chesa Boudin

In just about seven weeks, Californians will head back to the polls to vote whether to recall Governor Gavin Newsom.

Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

This week's letter writers opine more on the rainbow flag in the Castro and Caitlyn Jenner's surprise trip to Australia.