U-Haul Heir Stuart Shoen Opposes Opening of Gay Leather Bar in Phoenix
A gay leather bar called Barracks Phoenix is attempting to open in Phoenix's Melrose District, but faces opposition from Stuart Shoen — an heir to the U-Haul business fortune — who has filed legal challenges citing parking and noise concerns. Court filings from the bar's attorney suggest the opposition may be rooted in anti-LGBTQ+ bias rather than genuine neighborhood concerns. The article follows promoter and DJ Matthew Moody's efforts to create a dedicated queer kink and leather space in Arizona, amid a broader struggle over LGBTQ+ visibility and acceptance in the community.
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Matthew Moody is in deep shit.
Stuart Shoen says he's worried about parking and noise. Court filings from the bar's attorney suggest something else.
The inside of the building — sitting alongside Seventh Avenue in the heart of Phoenix's Melrose District — still looks more like a construction site than a bar.
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