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The Real Queer Women Bartenders of WeHo

When the rest of Santa Monica Blvd is male bartenders, male dancers, and male patrons, seeing these bartenders sends a…

Gabe Dunn

Apr 11, 2024

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THE SCENE

All 37 Surviving Lesbian Bars In the U.S.

Building on the work of so many queer archivists, writers, and historians, we have created…

Riese

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Mar 13, 2024

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LA Lesbian Bar Ruby Fruit Is Fighting For Its Survival. We Really Need It To Win.

“The thing about having a community hub, a place you return to again and again, is that it makes the city feel smaller. You start to run into the same…

Gabrielle Korn —

Jan 17, 2025

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Texas’ DIY Parties Are Creating Spaces for Lesbians From Scratch

I wear a leather vest for a shirt, a black cowboy hat, and pearls for added flair. The party is in a discreet, always-changing location, available only by word-of-mouth invite.

Gabrielle Grace Hogan —

Apr 18, 2024

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lesbian bar culture

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The Real Queer Women Bartenders of WeHo

When the rest of Santa Monica Blvd is male bartenders, male dancers, and male patrons, seeing these bartenders sends a message: We see you in here.

Gabe Dunn —

Apr 11, 2024

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lesbian bar culture

the scene

All 37 Surviving Lesbian Bars In the U.S.

Building on the work of so many queer archivists, writers, and historians, we have created this list, meant to be an ongoing record, of lesbian bars operating in the U.S.…

Riese —

Mar 13, 2024

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