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The roof of a church-like structure protrudes from behind a highway overpass in one of the quieter parts of Birmingham, Ala. Inside, two cages rest against the wall, propped on a stage. Top 40 pop music bounces through the space, which feels both cavernous and comfy. But as BDSM has slowly gained mainstream acceptancesome leather bars have shuttered their doors.

New York bid adieu to Rawhidean institution in the Chelsea neighborhood, in Who would have guessed Alabama would be on the same playing field as famously progressive NYC for leather wearers? The bar conducts massive foam parties a millennial staplesells local bar and spikes gay sex workshops aiming to attract other communities in the city.

Michael Meadows, dubbed Birmingham. Spears paints a fairly accurate image of Birmingham. Birmingham is one of those. The state fails to offer protection from discrimination based on sexuality or gender, leaving tens of thousands LGBTQ individuals vulnerable in the workplace. Several months ago, Gov.

Kay Ivey signed legislation that permits religious adoption agencies to refuse service to queer parents on the basis of religious freedom. Last year, AL. Most notably, Roy Mooreone of the most homophobic candidates in the country, defeated Trump-backed Sen. Their population is growing amongst the GOP.

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