56.) Siege on the Rainbow Farm

It started as a protest. It ended in gunfire, smoke, and two queer men dead.Rainbow Farm wasn’t just a cannabis-friendly property in Michigan—it was a sanctuary for queer activists, counterculture rebels, and outsiders alike. But after years of tension with local authorities, a government standoff exploded into a fiery siege. In 2001, the farm’s owners, Tom Crosslin and Rolland Rohm, were gunned down by federal agents in a violent ending few saw coming.This episode dives into a queer-coded case of rebellion, surveillance, and deadly government force—and asks: when is a home a target?Hosted by Jordi and Brad, Beers With Queers brings chilling crimes, queer stories, and twisted justice to light—all with a cold one in hand.Press play, grab a drink, and join us as we uncover the darkest corners of LGBTQ+ history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.