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Massachusetts Lesbian Bar in Viral Story About Masking is Closing Permanently

Headline from Legal Insurrection, on the newest of 2 developments

"We have put our lives on hold to foster networks of care, resources, and a home base for organizing. It's time we pass it on." The post Massachusetts Lesbian Bar in Viral Story About Masking is Closing Permanently first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion .

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. The Covid-Conscious Lesbian Bar Is Looking for a New Owner

    Headline from Inc. ·

  2. Newest

    Massachusetts Lesbian Bar in Viral Story About Masking is Closing Permanently

    Headline from Legal Insurrection ·

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Reports & sources

10 articles, oldest first.

  1. Advocate

    Viral lesbian bar Last Ditch will close as it seeks new owners: 'It’s time we pass it on' (opens Advocate)

    Published

    Advocate's feed description

    This story originally appeared on Them . Last Ditch, the small-town Massachusetts lesbian bar that became the center of a national firestorm after a Boston Globe article about the loosening of its masking policy went viral last month, announced on Monday that it will “soft close” as it seeks new own…

  2. The M

    Viral Lesbian Bar Last Ditch Will Close as It Seeks New Owners: “It’s Time We Pass It On” (opens The M)

    Published

    The M's feed description

    Last Ditch, the small-town Massachusetts lesbian bar that became the center of a national firestorm after a Boston Globe article about the loosening of its masking policy went viral last month, announced on Monday that it will “soft close” as it seeks new ownership.

  3. Inc.

    The Covid-Conscious Lesbian Bar Is Looking for a New Owner (opens Inc.)

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    Inc.'s feed description

    Last Ditch, the lesbian bar that went viral after receiving backlash for lifting its mask mandate, will close its doors unless it finds a new owner.

  4. The Guardian

    Massachusetts lesbian bar makes frantic effort to find new owners after relaxing masking policy (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    Last Ditch bar announced it would ‘soft close’ after it went viral following a story on its attempt to relax Covid rules A Massachusetts lesbian bar that went viral for loosening its Covid mask policy last month announced plans to “soft close” on Monday as it seeks new ownership.

  5. Queerty

    The most infamous lesbian bar in America closes after backlash over mask mandate (opens Queerty)

    Published

    Queerty's feed description

    Pour one out for Last Ditch.

  6. New York Post

    Massachusetts lesbian bar that lifted mask mandate — one night a week — needs ‘new owners ASAP’ (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    Last Ditch Bar in Greenfield announced on Instagram Monday that it will close fully by winter and will shut down except for already booked events "effective immediately."

  7. Townhall

    Mass Lesbian Bar That Created Mayhem by Loosening Its Mask Mandate Is Closing (opens Townhall)

    Published

  8. Not The Bee

    Viral lesbian bar shuts down after backlash to mask-free night (opens Not The Bee)

    Published

    Not The Bee's feed description

    Remember this place?

  9. Fox News

    Viral Massachusetts lesbian bar announces it will be 'soft closing' after easing mask rules (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Last Ditch Bar and Arts Venue announced its closure after going viral over its masking policy, with owners citing a lack of leadership for the transition.

  10. Legal Insurrection

    Massachusetts Lesbian Bar in Viral Story About Masking is Closing Permanently (opens Legal Insurrection)

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    Legal Insurrection's feed description

    "We have put our lives on hold to foster networks of care, resources, and a home base for organizing. It's time we pass it on." The post Massachusetts Lesbian Bar in Viral Story About Masking is Closing Permanently first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion .

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