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Editorial: Walz is inspired choice for VP

Editorial: Walz is inspired choice for VP

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Aug 7, 2024

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

Editorial: Those weird Republicans

Editorial: Those weird Republicans

  • 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

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Jul 24, 2024

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

Editorial: Political discourse will stay heated

Editorial: Political discourse will stay heated

  • 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.

Editorial: Project 2025 should scare everyone

Editorial: Project 2025 should scare everyone

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Jul 10, 2024

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

Editorial: Getting past Biden's bad night

Editorial: Getting past Biden's bad night

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Jul 2, 2024

Given the stark choice between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, and the unlikelihood that Biden will drop out of the race at this late stage, it's critical that LGBTQ voters continue to support the president after his fumbling debate performance.

Editorial: Dip in states' equality is dangerous

Editorial: Dip in states' equality is dangerous

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Jun 26, 2024

A new report from Out Leadership shows how conservatives' ability to craft — and pass — anti-LGBTQ legislation has decreased equality in the U.S.

Editorial: Newsom should sign budget bill

Editorial: Newsom should sign budget bill

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Jun 19, 2024

With California's current fiscal year soon coming to an end, Governor Gavin Newsom should sign Assembly Bill 107, the state's 2024-25 budget bill, which includes some relevant benefits for youth and the LGBTQ community.

Editorial: Holding Newsom to his pledge

Editorial: Holding Newsom to his pledge

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Jun 12, 2024

We were pleased that Governor Gavin Newsom came to San Francisco last week to help launch the Northern California kick-off of the Freedom to Marry ballot initiative.

Editorial: SF supervisors should confirm Debra Walker to police panel

Editorial: SF supervisors should confirm Debra Walker to police panel

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Jun 5, 2024

As Mayor London Breed was raising the Pride flag, her lesbian nominee to the police commission was facing a grueling hearing at a Board of Supervisors committee.

Editorial: Target's the definition of 'performative'

Editorial: Target's the definition of 'performative'

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • May 29, 2024

We have allies and haters. Generally, the LGBTQ community is quick to spot the difference.

Editorial: EQCA must 'be bold' on ballot measure

Editorial: EQCA must 'be bold' on ballot measure

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • May 22, 2024

Equality California, the statewide LGBTQ rights organization, recently announced that it has selected its theme for Pride 2024: "Be Proud. Be Loud. Be Bold."

Editorial: Why Give OUT Day matters

Editorial: Why Give OUT Day matters

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • May 15, 2024

By now, many readers have probably received a few — or a lot — of emails and messages on social media from LGBTQ nonprofits seeking donations through Give OUT Day.

Editorial: It's on to November for Low

Editorial: It's on to November for Low

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • May 8, 2024

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.