I remember reading recently about a bunch of long-running LGBTQQI bookstores closing in the U.S. Part of that is no doubt due to the trend towards online book-buying. But there also seems to be a trend towards integration in the states. Things are improved enough in many areas that one can go anywhere without being made uncomfortable for being LGBTQQI and spaces specifically set aside for LGBTQQI people are being supported less.
I think there will be a loss of diversity if all the gathering places for LGBTQQI people stop being supported.
Great topic.
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