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Editorial: Bonta has more school districts to sue

Editorial: Bonta has more school districts to sue

EDITORIAL | August 30, 2023 | by BAR Editorial Board

California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week filed a lawsuit against the Chino Valley Unified School District because its board voted last month to adopt a mandatory gender identity disclosure policy.

Editorial: Engaging the public in helping others

Editorial: Engaging the public in helping others

This week San Francisco Mayor London Breed and the city's Department of Emergency Management unveiled a new public education campaign about how to help people in crisis

Guest Opinion: Californians should not take the repeal of Prop 8 for granted

Guest Opinion: Californians should not take the repeal of Prop 8 for granted

As a former first-time candidate for public office, I am always looking for the political signage that pops up on yard signs and billboards at the beginning of an election cycle, to gauge the interest of voters in a campaign or candidate.

Guest Opinion: Why CBD works

Guest Opinion: Why CBD works

There are many, many reasons why CBD, or cannabidiol, works, and a few reasons why CBD might not work for you.

Guest Opinion: In 1980, South Bay voters adopted anti-LGBTQ ballot measures

Guest Opinion: In 1980, South Bay voters adopted anti-LGBTQ ballot measures

When the gay rights movement was gaining steam across the country in 1977, Anita Bryant, a Miss America runner-up and Florida orange juice pitchwoman, entered the scene.

Editorial: Killed over a Pride flag

Editorial: Killed over a Pride flag

  • EDITORIAL
  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Aug 23, 2023

In a shocking and horrific incident, a Southern California woman was shot to death because she had a rainbow flag flying outside her shop in Cedar Glen, a small town near Lake Arrowhead in Southern California.

Editorial: CA celebrates a summer of drag

Editorial: CA celebrates a summer of drag

  • EDITORIAL
  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Aug 16, 2023

As drag entertainers find themselves increasingly under attack in many red states, California, not surprisingly, is tacking in the opposite direction.

Guest Opinion: Together forever? Think again

Guest Opinion: Together forever? Think again

I thought in 2023 this couldn't happen. In the past, partners I personally knew, who wanted to be with each other forever, were ripped apart upon death by families who exercised their right to do so.

Editorial: SF Supervisor Dorsey steps in it

Editorial: SF Supervisor Dorsey steps in it

If a San Francisco supervisor has a complaint and wants changes made to the city budget, the time to do that is before the spending plan is adopted, not weeks later.

Guest Opinion: 5 tips to save money without sacrificing your fabulous lifestyle

Guest Opinion: 5 tips to save money without sacrificing your fabulous lifestyle

Saving money is a crucial financial skill that can lead to greater fiscal stability and the achievement of long-term goals.

Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

A reader reacts to last week's Guest Opinion about former San Francisco mayor George Christopher.

Editorial: Congress must reauthorize PEPFAR

Editorial: Congress must reauthorize PEPFAR

It is critical that Congress reauthorize the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, better known as PEPFAR.

Guest Opinion: Mayor George Christopher: A man misunderstood

Guest Opinion: Mayor George Christopher: A man misunderstood

Christopher Park in Diamond Heights is named for San Francisco's last Republican mayor, George Christopher.

Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

A reader opines about San Francisco mayors.

Guest Opinion: Montpellier takes pride as the 'French San Francisco'

Guest Opinion: Montpellier takes pride as the 'French San Francisco'

On May 29, 2013, a month after the final adoption of Marriage for All, then Montpellier mayor Hélène Mandroux presided at the very first same-sex wedding in France.

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