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Why Palm Springs Became Gay (Hint: It Wasn't the Pool Parties) — Watch on YouTube
Palm Springs looks like it's always been a gay oasis, but the real story involves closeted Hollywood stars, police raids pushing queer nightlife into Cathedral City, and AIDS activists who built refuge when the world turned away. This is the gritty, glamorous history of how a conservative desert town became one of America's most iconic queer destinations.
Discussion question: Have you ever visited a place that felt surprisingly queer-friendly, or discovered queer history in an unexpected location? What made it special to you? 💬👇