https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/last-ditch-a-lesbian-bar-whose-mask-policy-made-it-famous-will-closeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/last-ditch-a-lesbian-bar-whose-mask-policy-made-it-famous-will-closehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/last-ditch-a-lesbian-bar-whose-mask-policy-made-it-famous-will-close#u163102Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:41:28 +0000The Last Ditch bar in Greenfield, Massachusetts, is soft closing and seeking new owners after facing intense backlash. The LGBTQ+ establishment went viral following a decision to relax its strict Covid protocols by lifting its mask mandate one night a week on Saturdays. Management announced the end of regular operating hours while stating that previously booked events will continue through the winter. The sudden closure creates an urgent search for fresh leadership to save the prominent queer space.Why it mattersSpecialized queer venues hold deep historical and social significance for the LGBT