As the COVID-19 global pandemic has left us isolated, thick in the thighs, and more anxious than ever, we are issuing a call to action: Save Our Bars. The cultural, historical, and community impact of LGBTQ+ bars (gay bars) cannot be overstated. Finding and fostering community was scarce, difficult, and often downright dangerous, which might partially explain why gay bars have served as an unyielding bedrock in recent LGBTQ+ history. It wasn’t so very long ago that the LGBTQ+ community existed largely in the shadows.
