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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…

Gabrielle Korn

Jan 17, 2025

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PHOTOESSAY: Outside Lands 2015

Outside Lands: It’s chilly, there are trees, there’s great music and delicious food. You should go.

Molly

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Aug 13, 2015

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The Lezlympics: For the Discerning Lesbian Oil Wrestler

“The energy in the air was super reminiscent of a sporty lesbian summer camp. Or how I assume a sporty lesbian summer camp would be.”

Molly

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Jun 23, 2015

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Why You Need to Go to Queer Rebels Fest in San Francisco This Weekend

“We’re here on our own terms; we’re not waiting around for the colonial gaze to acknowledge us. In so many spaces, we are pushed out, marginalized – but actually, really,…

Tina

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May 28, 2015

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Family Equality Council Honors Glee, Mayor Annise Parker and More at Awards Dinner

The Family Equality Council threw a fabulous shindig that honored the different ways in which people are fighting for LGBTQ equality. Plus, they had an excellent dessert selection.

Cleo

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Mar 5, 2015

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State of the Lesbian Bar: Were DC’s Legendary Lesbian Bars Just a Phase?

Phase 1, both the oldest standing lesbian bar in America and the last to remain in the nation’s capital, closed abruptly this month. Meanwhile, venues for gay men are booming.…

Carmen

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Jan 29, 2015

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Let’s Hash It Out: How Do You Feel About Men and Straight People Going To Lesbian Bars?

We’re not sure that there’s a right answer to this question, but we’ve laid out some arguments for and against and now it’s time to dig in.

Riese

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Dec 4, 2014

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Listling Without Commentary: 26 Excerpts From Negative Yelp Reviews Of Lesbian Bars By Men and Straight People

“The place is so dingy, grimy, and gross that I seriously believe monsters are going to come flying out of the bathroom at any moment and swoop down on all…

Riese

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Dec 2, 2014

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Listling Without Commentary: 29 Excerpts From 1-Star Reviews Of Lesbian Bars

“The patrons there were lucky I didn’t use my ninja skills on their @$$!!!”

Riese

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Nov 11, 2014

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