Editorial: Newsom should sign budget bill

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

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

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'

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

Editorial: EQCA must 'be bold' on ballot measure

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

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

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.

Editorial: Mental health care needed for LGBTQ youth

The Trevor Project released its 2024 National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People this week, and it should come as no surprise that queer youth continue to report high rates of mental health challenges.

Editorial: New Title IX rule will help trans students

The U.S. Department of Education last week issued its final rule governing schools' obligations to guarantee all students, including LGBTQ students, have full and equal access to educational opportunities regardless of sex.

Editorial: Name new SOMA park for Sullivan

There's a final online public survey being commissioned by the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department and South of Market community organizations to determine the name of a new park at Natoma and 11th streets.

Editorial: LGBTQ caucus has CA budget ideas

The California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus has released its list of priority bills, legislation it supports, and, crucially, priority budget requests.

Editorial: Shame on US Postal Service

We're not surprised by much these days, but the United States Postal Service managed to stun us with its letter stating that a stamp honoring gay college student Matthew Shepard was rejected as too "negative."

Editorial: Dems need to repeal Pride flag ban

We're unsurprised that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) feels so proud of himself for the passage of a provision in the government spending bill that prohibits U.S. embassies from flying rainbow flags during Pride Month in June.

Editorial: Schiff needs to help LGBTQ candidates

Congressmember Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) is headed to the November election and will take on conservative Republican and former baseball star Steve Garvey for a U.S. Senate seat.

Editorial: SF not progressive? Think again

The editorial board rebuts the notion that San Francisco is no longer a progressive city after last week's election.

Editorial: Feds should declassify cannabis for research

Earlier this year, it was reported that newly disclosed documents reveal that federal scientists recommend easing restrictions on cannabis, believing that the drug may have medical benefits.

Editorial: Feds must probe Nex Benedict's death

The U.S. Department of Justice needs to open an investigation into the death of nonbinary Oklahoma high school student Nex Benedict.

Editorial: Normand for E. Bay education post

Angela Normand, who is a Black lesbian, is running for reelection to the Trustee Area 2 seat on the Alameda County Board of Education.

B.A.R. election endorsements

The Bay Area Reporter has completed its editorials of endorsements for the March 5 primary.

Editorial: SF DCCC recommendations

The San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee may be the most influential political group that many voters have never heard of.

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