Gay bar wins justice in settlement after owner’s testimony moves courtroom to tears

Robbie Baldwin opened the Scarlet Honolulu bar in Hawaii as a relaxing haven for LGBTQ+ people and allies could relax. But when the city's liquor commission began harassing him, his courageous emotional honesty helped achieve justice.

Queer bars have long been a place for fun and community. Remember when actress Kristen Stewart gave late-night host Seth Meyers a “lesbian makeover” at a gay bar? Did you hear about the queer-owned sports bar that is helping unite fans of women’s athletics? And how about the community that rallied for Minnesota’s oldest LGBTQ+ bar after a devastating fire? Bottoms up, y'all!