Bad Times was an occasional newsletter that was sent to those fans who have written to BR. They've been keeping track of all mail addresses since 1986. This newsletter was their way of communicating with fans. Bad Times was published on www.badreligion.com and for the most part was written by the band itself, especially by Greg Graffin.
Bad Times is also called "The official occasional newsletter of Bad Religion".
"It is intended to provide BR fans with some insight into what's happening with Jay, Greg, Brett, Greg H., and Bobby from time to time as well as give advanced notice of tour cities, offer special merchandise at reduced rates, perhaps even special ticket advances and passes to shows." - Issue #1, Summer 1994.
The first issue appeared in the summer of 1994 and the last one (issue #11) in June 2001.
Each issue can be read here: Media - Bad Times
Several issues also contain essays and a lecture written by Greg Graffin:
"Punk Manifesto"
Essay by Greg Graffin 12/98
(can be found in issue #10)
"Web-Surdities"
Essay by Greg Graffin 12/98
(can be found in issue #9)
"Fast Food and The Music Industry"
Lecture by Greg Graffin 12/98
(can be found in issue #9)
"Punk Synopsis (also known as Anarchy in the 10th Grade)"
Essay by Greg Graffin 1/97
(can be found in issue #6)
"A Comment on Responsible Voting and Protocol for a Useful Vote"
Esssay by Greg Graffin 1/97
(can be found in issue #6)