Mainstream media isn’t saying much about this. But apparently, a queer establishment in Pittsburgh was raided by the cops in a way not seen in decades. Things are rapidly changing by going back to the way they were. P Town Bar ‘Raided’ During Queer Event Featuring Amanda Lepore
Based on that article the bar was overcapacity so some kind of enforcement was justified. However, do we know if any other bars were overcapacity that night or recently? Is attendance kept track of in the same way in other area bars? In other words, do we know why this particular bar that particular night? Also, why did some liquor authority raid the place? Isn't that the job of the fire department?
Well, What I have to say is who in the F in Pittsburgh says yall? The proper term is yinz, as in "I'm sure yinz heard...." Other establishments raided: Controversy - Adult entertainment. Lefty's Bar - bar Galaxy Lounge - Hip Hop pool hall. Pitch - Sports bar. 7101 Lounge - some kind of Hip Hop? bar Tag's Bar - ?? Shales Cafe - Shut down due to no liquor license. Heights Tavern - Restaurant Darbeas Tavern - Bar Upscale Elite Sports Lounge - No health permit. Looks like some jag offs are trying to make a mountain out of a mole hill.
Lesbian bar across from where I lived in SF, got raided one night and all the women wearing men's suits were arrested!! That was in '61 or '62. I was the only man in there that night, shooting pool with a lesbian friend. I guess with the current dick heads in the government, that shit's coming back.