Massachusetts communists condemn Boston Globe for viral lesbian bar story
A Massachusetts communist group slammed the Boston Globe for a viral story it published about a lesbian bar that recently removed a KN95 mask mandate for one night a week.
TL;DR
- The Communist Party USA (CPUSA) in Western Massachusetts criticized the Boston Globe for an article about the lesbian bar Last Ditch's mask policy change.
- The CPUSA claims the Globe's article targeted the bar and served the interests of corporate lobbyists and conservative pundits.
- The article detailed Last Ditch's shift to mask-optional Saturdays after previously enforcing a KN95 mask mandate.
- The bar faced pushback from patrons concerned about immunocompromised individuals.
- The CPUSA also referenced the Globe's past endorsement of Rep. Seth Moulton over Sen. Ed Markey, linking it to perceived bias.
- The Boston Globe defended its reporting as fair and accurate, stating its newsroom operates independently.
- Conservative figures, including Sen. Ted Cruz, also reacted to the Globe's article on social media.