Long-Standing LGBTQ Bar Crush Will Remain Open After All - Eater Portland
"Crush Bar, an LGBTQ-friendly lounge, announced it would close after New Year’s Eve service but later reversed the decision due to a financial investment by an employee. The bar, opened in 2001 by John 'Woody' Clarke, is known for its open-to-all policy and fully all-genders restroom but faced criticism during the pandemic for its handling of staff layoffs and subsequent protests." - Andrew Jankowski
