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The article came after a podcast had covered a vitriolic, hourslong meeting, when Last Ditch patrons and its owner argued over whether the bar was abandoning its mission to be welcoming to all.
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A podcast covered a vitriolic, hourslong meeting where Last Ditch patrons and its owner argued over the bar's mission to be welcoming to all, prior to the Boston Globe story in September 2026.
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2026-09-27",
    "organization": "Last Ditch"
}
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Podcast Controversy Bars and Nightclubs
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September 30, 2026 at 9:04 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 9:04 AM (2 weeks ago)

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Saturday Night at the Massachusetts Lesbian Bar Everyone Is Talking About
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/27/us/last-ditch-lesbian-bar-covid-masks-massachusetts.html

Last Ditch, a lesbian bar in Greenfield, Massachusetts, lifted its Covid mask requirement on Saturday nights to attract more customers, sparking widespread controversy and drawing national attention. The decision led to accusations of ableism and a viral online debate, highlighting the financial struggles of the business.

LGBTQ+ Bars COVID-19 Mask Mandates Small Business Social Media Massachusetts Community Conflict

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