Massachusetts Lesbian Bar Mask

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How it changed

1. 23 Sep

   “I hope your venue gets firebombed for robbing my fellow immunocompromised people of their Saturday plans just to scrape extra revenue from ablists [sic],” one commenter wrote on the western Massachusetts bar’s post announcing the change, the Boston Globe reported.

   3 outlets · New York Post
2. 25 Sep

   A Massachusetts communist group slammed the Boston Globe for a viral story it published about a lesbian bar that recently removed a KN95 mask mandate for one night a week.

   2 outlets · Washington Examiner
3. 26 Sep

   Comedian Bill Maher took aim at his own side of the aisle Friday night, mocking far-left critics who torched a struggling Massachusetts lesbian bar for daring to go mask-optional one night a week.

   2 outlets · Fox News
4. 27 Sep

   The Boston Globe reported that more patrons had said they could not afford the cover charge, and the bar allowed them in anyway.

   2 outlets · New York Post
5. 30 Sep

   “It is with love we inform our immunocompromised disabled divas we will be opening Saturday nights as mask optional,” it said.

   4 outlets · Sydney Morning Herald

Coverage 9 articles

• 30 Sep ‘I hope your venue gets firebombed’: The small-town lesbian bar left reeling after a ‘woke’ backlashLast Ditch, a lesbian bar in Greenfield, Massachusetts, became internationally notorious after The Boston Globe published an investigation into its recent controversy. The dispute began when Last Ditch announced that it would relax its strict mask policy to boost business, leading to backlash from customers who accused the bar of endangering immunocompromised patrons. This incident highlighted tensions around…Sydney Morning Herald
• 27 Sep Maher blasts ‘intolerant left’ after Massachusetts lesbian bar faces fury for tweaking COVID-era mask policyBill Maher criticized what he called the "intolerant left" during an episode of his HBO show "Real Time," after a lesbian bar in Greenfield, Massachusetts faced backlash for lifting its mask mandate one night per week. The Last Ditch Bar, which offers free entry to homeless patrons and prioritizes inclusivity, implemented the change amid financial difficulties. Local community meetings saw significant criticism from…New York Post
• 27 Sep Paranoid owner of woke Mass. lesbian bar puts big restrictions on mask-free Saturday over ‘infiltrator’ fearA Massachusetts lesbian bar, Last Ditch Bar in Greenfield, faced controversy after announcing plans for a mask-free Saturday night to boost business. On the first such night since the announcement, the owner restricted entry due to fears of being “infiltrated.” Patrons were required to hand over their IDs and identify someone inside to gain entry. Despite concerns raised by some about the decision being…New York Post
• 26 Sep Maher blasts ‘intolerant left’ after Massachusetts lesbian bar faces fury for tweaking COVID-era mask policyBill Maher criticized what he called the "intolerant left" during an episode of his HBO show "Real Time," focusing on a lesbian bar in Greenfield, Massachusetts. The Last Ditch Bar and Arts Venue faced backlash after announcing it would be mask-optional one night per week to boost business and accommodate its patrons better financially. Maher mocked the critics who accused the bar of neglecting disabled individuals…Fox News
• 25 Sep Massachusetts Communist Party chapter attacks Boston Globe over lesbian bar storyThe Western Massachusetts chapter of the Communist Party USA criticized The Boston Globe for its coverage of a Greenfield lesbian bar that made Saturday nights mask-optional. In response to the article, which faced backlash from community members who accused the bar of ableism, the CPUSA called for solidarity with LGBTQIA+ communities and accused the Globe of being influenced by corporate interests and the…Fox News
• 25 Sep Owners of the world's most woke lesbian bar are branded 'eugenicists' after dropping their face mask mandate for a single nightThe owners of Last Ditch Bar in Greenfield, Massachusetts, a lesbian-focused establishment known for strict inclusivity policies, have faced backlash after temporarily lifting their mask mandate for one night. The incident sparked widespread criticism and debate online, with the story going viral and drawing reactions from various political figures and media outlets. The bar's usual rules include bans on…Daily Mail
• 25 Sep Massachusetts communists condemn ‘MAGA Media’ Boston Globe for viral lesbian bar storyThe Western Massachusetts chapter of the Communist Party USA criticized the Boston Globe for publishing an article about a local lesbian bar's decision to make Saturdays mask-optional after enforcing strict KN95 masks since its 2025 opening. The communists accused the newspaper of being biased against transgender rights and aligning with corporate interests, especially in light of their endorsement of transphobic…Washington Examiner
• 23 Sep Massachusetts lesbian bar ignites fury after easing mask rules for one night a weekA lesbian bar in Greenfield, Massachusetts, faced community backlash after lifting its mask requirement for one night per week to boost business. Critics accused the owners of Last Ditch Bar and Arts Venue of putting disabled and immunocompromised patrons at risk, leading some to call for a boycott or even violence against the establishment. The bar had previously maintained strict masking policies to protect…Fox News
• 23 Sep Massachusetts lesbian bar nearly bullied out of town after lifting mask mandate — for one night a weekLast Ditch Bar in Greenfield, Massachusetts, faced a boycott after lifting its mask mandate on Saturdays to boost business. The decision led to heated backlash from parts of the local queer community, with some critics threatening violence and accusing the bar of being complicit in "mass disabling events." Despite still requiring masks on other days, the move caused a significant drop in customer numbers on Saturday…New York Post

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