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flag LGBTQ+ bars in the U.S. are declining but adapting, surviving in major cities as evolving community hubs.

flag LGBTQ+ bars in the U.S. are transforming rather than vanishing, with a 45% decline since 2002, especially in smaller cities and niche venues, due to economic pressures, the pandemic, and shifting social dynamics. flag Despite closures, many bars persist in major coastal cities, evolving into multifunctional community hubs for support, activism, and cultural expression. flag New models are emerging to meet changing needs, reflecting ongoing resilience rooted in historic struggles like Stonewall.

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