Towson Students Object to ‘White OUT March 23, 2012 | Volume IX Issue 23 Pride’ Group O’Malley Speaks at New G ov. Martin O’Malley By Steve Charing photo: MDGovPics Ways Ministry Conference Students at Towson University have reacted angrily to a right-wing cam- pus group called Youth for Western By Steve Charing nicities, perspectives, traditions Civilization for their perceived rac- Governor Martin O’Malley received a and faith traditions, O’Malley ist, anti-Muslim, anti-immigration, warm reception as he addressed an audi- said “we should expect and de- and homophobic messaging and ence of about 365 Catholics who attended mand from all our leaders… is phrases that had been chalked on the New Ways Ministry’s Seventh Na- to protect rights equally among sidewalks at various locations on tional Symposium of Catholicism and Ho- all people.” the campus. Among the phrases mosexuality at Baltimore’s Renaissance O’Malley discussed Balti- was “White Pride.” Inner Harbor Hotel on March 16. New more’s important place in his- A forum was held earlier this Ways Ministry, based in Mount Rainier, tory especially during the War of month where about 400 students Maryland, is a national Catholic organi- 1812 and its connection to the attended to address concerns zation that focuses on LGBT issues and Star Spangled Banner. When about these messages as well as promotes rights. the flag once tattered from bat- school safety. Matthew Heimbach, O’Malley, a practicing Catholic, tle was raised, he noted, “The a 20-year-old junior is the president opened his brief remarks by stating, “I did flag had been stitched together of the Towson University chapter of not come here as a Catholic. I came here by black and white hands here in Balti- things for our kids: we want them to live YWC. Smiling, he opened with “Hi, as the governor of all of Maryland.” more. And the thread that stitched those in a loving, caring, committed, and stable everybody. I’m Matt Heimbach. You Acknowledging that Maryland is com- stars and stripes together was the thread home protected equally under the law. all know me. I feel the hate,” gestur- prised of citizens who represent a variety of human dignity.” “For a people of many different faiths, ing towards himself. of backgrounds including different eth- He added that we all want the same —continued on page 2 He explained that YWC is not a white supremacist group and that “white pride” should be as ac- ceptable as “black pride” and “gay A Conversation with Dr. Eva “Health risks pride.” “After Black History Month, for LGBT people which we respect everyone’s right health care provider that are linked to the behavior of other to celebrate their heritage, [we are important keys people include hate crimes, which occur in thought] ‘What would happen if to good health. Many all segments of the community but are epi- we celebrated our own pride?’ and health risks can be demic for transpeople. A subtler example there’s the answer. Our chalkings avoided by changing is the lack of insurance and health benefits were defaced, things were said to us behavior. that results from failure to recognize mar- and we’re having a huge meeting,” Dr. Eva prefers to riage among LGBT people. Depression Heimbach said. He alleged mem- think in terms of be- and anxiety are often related to rejection bers of his group received threats haviorally linked dis- and discrimination based on sexual orien- of violence by other students. eases as opposed tation or gender identity. “ In an email to students, Towson to orientation-linked “The most dangerous example of the University president Maravene diseases. She says, way health risks can result from LGBT Loeschke wrote in part: “Our cam- “Being LGBT in itself people’s own behavior are the multiple pus is an engaged community of doesn’t increase a epidemics still ongoing among gay men: diverse ideas, which facilitates D r. Eva Hersh person’s risk of health HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and C. Gay men the exchange and deliberation of problems. The health are at risk for these sexually transmitted unique perspectives. Unfortunately, risks that are increased infections only if they have certain specific there are some individuals who en- By dana larocca for LGBT people are increased due to be- behaviors: anal sex, sex without condoms, joy anonymous communication of Baltimore OUTloud met with Dr. Eva Hersh haviors – sometimes the behaviors of the or multiple sex partners. Obviously, not derogatory statements deliberately to learn about the particular health risks of LGBT people themselves, sometimes the all gay men have these risky behaviors. I intended to cause psychological being LGBT. The good news is that being inappropriate behavior of others towards know plenty of conservative, cautious gay and emotional pain. This behavior honest with yourself and open with your them.” —continued on page 24 —continued on page 2 S P E C I A L H E A L T H S E C T I O N – S T A R T I N G P A G E 2 2 news // LOCAL

O’Malley Speaks at New The organization came under fire by Ways Ministry Conference is not okay.” Cardinal Edmund F. O’Brien saying, “In – continued from front page Heimbach de- no manner is the position proposed by New nies that the group Co-Publishers Ways Ministry in conformity with Catholic is homophobic Jim Becker • Jim Williams [email protected] for a people committed to the principle of teaching.” In response, DeBernardo told or racist. But he religious freedom, the way forward is al- Executive Editor Baltimore OUTloud, “Thousands of Cath- wrote in an end- Jim Becker ways to be found through greater respect olic people and hundreds of Catholic insti- of semester re- [email protected] for the equal rights of all; for the human tutions from across the country continue port on the YWC Managing Editor dignity of all.” to support our programs and attend our website explain- Dana LaRocca [email protected] He explained, “The very reason for events. They recognize that what we are ing why a “straight Maryland’s founding was for religious doing is authentically Catholic.” t Production Director pride” event had Bill Andriette freedom. And at the heart of religious been organized: freedom is respect for the freedom of indi- Sales Director “A small list of the Matthew Heimbach Mary Taylor vidual conscience.” events and pro- photo: Christopher Curry / [email protected] The Towerlight The governor indicated the [Civil Mar- Towson Students Object grams that Towson Leather Columnist riage Protection Act] success in the Gen- to ‘White Pride’ Group hosts to promote Rodney Burger eral Assembly was “based on the funda- – continued from front page the homosexual lifestyle includes gay pride Contributing Writers mental beliefs, the fundamental principles Shawn Bradley • Cathy Brennan • Terrence Brower • month, drag shows, a gay mentor program, Steve Charing • Jeffrey Clagett • Jeffrey Clouser • Chuck Duncan we share, foremost among them is our not only violates all our values and derails transgender awareness days, frequent pro • Gerry Fisher • Eva Hersh MD • Sam Kunz • Jessica Lemmo • belief in the dignity of every individual.” thoughtful open discussion of ideas, but also homosexual speakers, LGBTQA rooms with Jay Loane • Meredith Moise • Vann Mills • Colin Riley • Gregg Shapiro • O’Malley acknowledged the referen- creates an unwelcoming environment where special accommodations, internships only dum battle ahead. “In Maryland, we were students fear for their own safety. for gay students, and the Safe Space pro- Graphics able to find a way to protect individual civ- “Towson supports First Amendment gram for gay students. YWC thought it was Joe Velasquez • Bob Wellington il marriage rights and religious freedom. rights. Freedom of expression can be com- a shame that in our diverse campus environ- Cartoonist And while it is likely to be challenged on plex and may mean that members of our ment, the viewpoint of Straight Pride and het- Bruce Garrett (www.brucegarrett.com) the ballot, I believe that ultimately the vot- campus community are exposed to hateful erosexual marriage was not represented.” Photographers ers… will come down on the side of hu- and threatening opinions that can be deeply Youth for Western Civilization has at least Bruce Garrett • Jay W Photos • Justin Nixon man dignity.” troubling. When such actions or speech go 15 chapters. It was incorporated in 2006 and Web Editor Appropriately, O’Malley concluded his Anja Saine beyond First Amendment protections, they began organizing at American University in [email protected] address on a religious note. “The mys- will be swiftly addressed.” 2008. The founder was Kevin DeAnna, a Managed Web Services tery of human existence; the mystery of Freshman Andrew Werner told The Tow- graduate student at AU. Former Colorado The Fusio Group 866-322-7498, www.thefusiogroup.com our own relationships with one another; erlight, an independent newspaper on the Congressman Tom Tancredo, known for his the mystery of our own individual rela- National Advertising Rep campus of Towson University, that the intol- staunch anti-immigration stance, is honorary Rivendell Media tionships with the creator of Creation… erance on campus targets LGBT students as chairman. 908-232-2021 these are deep, deep mysteries. Every well as blacks. “I am proud to say that I am According YWC’s Facebook page its Founders person must search for the truth that is gay but that I am also Catholic,” Werner said mission statement includes: “The group Jim Becker • Joe Berg • Mike Chase • Lee Mooney (1959-2007) • Jim Williams at the center of that mystery. This search at the forum. “I personally have been accept- opposes what it views as ‘radical multicul- requires individual freedom. And it also ed, but those that I’m around have not been. turalism, socialism, and mass immigration’ Baltimore OUTloud requires religious freedom.” I have witnessed a lot of insensitivity, and as and a ‘poisonous and bigoted leftist cam- PO Box 4887 Baltimore, MD 21211 The symposium was titled, “From Wa- a generally caring person, I just feel that that pus climate.’” t 410-244-6780 ter to Wine: Lesbian/Gay Catholics & Re- www.baltimoreoutloud.com lationships” and was held March 15-17. It Additional Information received the endorsement of 45 national Baltimore OUTloud is published every other Friday by Pride Catholic organizations. Many of the nearly Media, Ltd. in Baltimore, Maryland. Readers comments and unsolicited materials are welcomed and may be sent to: editor@ 400 attendees were priests and nuns and baltimoreoutloud.com. All materials appearing in this newspaper all of them active leaders in their church are the property of Pride Media, Ltd. and may not be reproduced communities. without the written permission of the editor. Besides O’Malley, former Lt. Gover- nor Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, retired Bishop Geoffrey Robinson from Austra- lia, and Barbara Johnson, the Catholic lesbian woman denied communion at her mother’s funeral in Gaithersburg, were among the speakers. “As Catholics, we are proud of Gov- ernor O’Malley’s ardent support of mar- The opinions expressed in Baltimore OUTloud are solely those riage equality,” said Francis DeBernardo, of the writers unless otherwise indicated and do not necessarily Executive Director of New Ways Ministry. reflect the views of Pride Media, Ltd., and the staff. “His support is in the best tradition of Ca- tholicism’s legacy of social justice for all. © 2012 – All rights reserved We are happy to have this opportunity to Chair of the Board of Trustees – Jim Becker President – Jim Williams thank him for his work and to show how Secretary and Treasurer – Mike Chase faithful Catholics support full equality for LGBT people.”

2 t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD MaRCH 23, 2012 • baltimoreoutloud.com news // LOCAL ‘Worldwide’ Marches set for D.C., Baltimore Verdict: Dharun Ravi

By Lou Chibbaro Jr. at 11:45 a.m. on April 21 at War Memorial The case that sparked a national debate the prosecution, witness tampering and Washington Blade Park and travel to its destination at the In- on LGBT youth bullying came to a close evidence tampering. Washington, D.C., and Baltimore are slat- ner Harbor via Fayette, North Gay, Pratt, Friday morning with the defendant being The seven women and five men on the ed to be among at least 30 cities in the and Conway streets. The website doesn’t found guilty on most counts. jury reached their verdict after about 12 United States, Europe and Asia in which say whether a rally is planned for the Bal- A New Jersey jury found Dharun Ravi hours of deliberations. a “Worldwide LGBT Civil Rights March” is timore march. guilty of invading for- Steven Goldstein, scheduled to take place on April 21. High school student and Dundalk, mer Rutgers University chair of New Jersey The marches were initiated and are be- Maryland., resident Brian Rohrbaugh is roommate Tyler Cle- LGBT-rights group ing organized by a Facebook group called listed as the lead organizer of the Balti- menti’s privacy and of Garden State Equal- “Let’s Reach 1 Million People Campaign… more march. bias intimidation be- ity, said the two weeks It’s a Start! LGBT Equality.” With the exception of the national LGBT cause Clementi was of testimony illus- Richmond, Virgin- direct action group Get gay. While he was ex- trated that Ravi was ia., gay activist Cur- Equal, which has said it onerated on some of acting out of antigay tis Sledge, who was would provide an as-yet- the bias-intimidation animus. named lead organizer undisclosed role of sup- charges, he faces 10 “Ravi would not of the D.C. march, port for the marches, no years in prison and pos- have invaded the told the Blade this other mainline national sible deportation to his privacy of a straight week that participants or D.C.-area LGBT orga- native India. roommate,” he said. are scheduled to as- nization has said it is tak- He will be sen- Dharun Ravibach “In fact, the most com- semble for a kick-off ing part in the marches. tenced May 21. pelling evidence in the rally at 10:45 a.m. at “Our core mission The jury convicted Ravi of second-, case, Ravi’s text messages, indicated ex- Upper Senate Park, is to achieve full LGBT third- and fourth-degree bias-intimidation actly that. The text messages demonstrat- located at Constitu- equality mainly through regarding the Sept. 21 incident. ed beyond any doubt that Ravi was deeply tion and Delaware proper and peaceful However, he was acquitted on most of uncomfortable with Tyler’s being gay.” avenues across the channels employing the bias charges from the initial webcam Goldstein said the verdict demon- street from the U.S. many different vehicles incident and from exhibiting bias against strates “that a ‘kids will be kids’ defense Capitol. among the way,” World- Clementi’s guest in both events. is no excuse to bully another student.” t Sledge said he recently obtained per- wide March organizers say in a statement Ravi was also convicted of hindering – from Philadelphia Gay News mits arranging for the march to begin about posted to their website. 1 p.m. from Upper Senate Park, where it “Strong emphasis is placed on enlight- will travel west on Constitution Avenue, ening and educating society in order to N.W., to 15th Street, N.W. The march will achieve the ample understanding and ac- turn right on 15th Street and head toward ceptance that is necessary to garner the Pennsylvania Avenue, Sledge said. He support we need to win at the polls and in said it will turn right on Pennsylvania Av- Washington,” the statement says. enue and continue along Pennsylvania Av- Further details of the marches and a enue to Third Street, N.W., near the Capi- list of cities in the U.S. and abroad where tol, where it will end. organizers say marches will take place can A website set up by organizers says be found at letsreachonemillionpeople. the Baltimore march is scheduled to begin com/locations_36.html. t

Nearly 800,000 Deaths Prevented Due to Declines in Smoking

Twentieth-century tobacco control pro- results of this study were published online grams and policies were responsible for March 14, 2012, in the Journal of the Na- preventing more than 795,000 lung can- tional Cancer Institute. cer deaths in the United States from 1975 “These findings provide a compelling through 2000, according to an analysis illustration of the devastating impact of to- funded by the National Cancer Institute bacco use in our nation and the enormous (NCI), part of the National Institutes of benefits of reducing rates of smoking,” Health. said Robert Croyle, Ph.D., director of the If all cigarette smoking in this country Division of Cancer Control and Population had ceased following the release of the first Sciences at NCI. “Although great strides Surgeon General’s report on smoking and have been made, we cannot relax our ef- health in 1964, a total of 2.5 million people forts. The prevention and cessation of to- would have been spared from death due bacco use continue to be vital priorities for to lung cancer in the 36 years following the medical, scientific, and public health that report, according to the analysis. The communities.” t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD MaRCH 23, 2012 • baltimoreoutloud.com t 3 news // LOCAL 23 Years of Saving Lives with Food

Moveable Feast began in 1989 in a church an individual diet for, each client. basement where, with an initial grant of Statistics for 2011 tell more of Move- $8,000.00 from the City of Baltimore, a few able Feast’s current story. During the friends volunteered to provide nutritious year, ten drivers delivered over 500,000 meals to people dying from AIDS, often in meals to more than 3,371 clients, as well rejection and isolation. as 200,000 meals to drop-in centers and It wasn’t much: just three employees pre- shelters of affiliated organizations. paring and delivering meals two days a Over 2,500 volunteers from many di- week to ten clients, but it was a beginning. verse civic organizations contributed over During the next few years, as the in- 50,000 hours of service. cidence of AIDS exploded and the need Additionally, we provided over 5,000 for nutritious food became more obvi- medical transportation stops to our clients ously essential to individual survival, the in order to ensure they get to needed doc- service expanded to include more clients tor’s appointments. who received food more often. While these facts Increased funding was are gratifying, the crucial. need contin- By 1994, ues. Balti- Moveable Feast more City was receiving a r e m a i n s grant from the s e c o n d US government in the na- through the Ryan tion in the O n Saturday, March 3, ‘An Evening About Things We Enjoyed’ was held at Moveable Feast. It was a humorous and unique perspective on many pleasures of life. Wow, was it White CARE Act incidence funny! The event was a fundraiser for Moveable Feast, and fun was had by all, thanks to and preparing, of AIDS and the quick wit of Bob Rose, the host and producer for the evening. The goal for the evening packaging and de- although 19th was to raise both money and awareness to what Moveable Feast is all about. Over $4,000 livering meals five days in population, is was raised that night, and by reaction from the guests, much awareness was raised, too. a week to more than 250 clients. 9th in the number of AIDS These people were desperately sick, often cases. To meet this population’s need for alone, mostly poor and disconnected from nutritious food, Moveable Feast currently traditional support networks. depends on government grants to provide Baltimore City Health Department By 1999, Moveable Feast’s tenth anni- nearly 50% of its budget and although it versary, service had expanded to the East- enjoys the support of many charitable HIV Care Linkage Program ern Shore of Maryland and the organiza- foundations and individuals, it must con- tion was serving over 900 clients. tinue to seek other sources of income. Two In 2003, with an experienced kitch- major yearly events help. Dining Out for Are you or someone you know in need en staff and expanded kitchen facilities, Life, in its 19th year, is a night in which of HIV Primary Medical Care and Moveable Feast added its innovative Culi- over 50 restaurants donate a percentage Case Management Services? nary Arts and Life Training Skills program, of that night’s income. This effort produced which equipped graduates to enter the more than $75,000 in 2011, and Ride for HIV is NOT a death sentence; care management can work force at a higher than entry-level po- the Feast, a 140-mile, two-day bicycle ride prolong your life and improve your health. Take sition. from Ocean City to Baltimore contributed charge of your life, get life saving treatments. In 2004, with the assistance of the Su- over $350,000 to Moveable Feast’s 2011 The Baltimore City Health Department, HIV Care Linkage san G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, budget. Team can help Moveable Feast again expanded its servic- From the modest effort of a few people es to include women with breast cancer. In in a basement trying to help keep their We offer 2010, with the support of the There Goes friends alive, Moveable Feast has grown • Care Linkage services to quality medical care providers My Hero Foundation, Moveable Feast into an institution in a permanent home began providing meals to people fighting that provides thousands of freshly pre- • Same-day appointments blood cancers. pared and delivered meals to those who • Referral & Transportation services to first & 2nd appointments Through the last 23 years, Moveable now enjoy individual nutritional counsel- • Free gift for enrolling Feast has been housed in numerous ing, transportation to medical and psycho- temporary locations but in 2008, it moved social services and a chance to learn a Services offered to insured and uninsured clients into a new, permanent, 12,000 square new skill. Care Linkage Team: foot facility in East Baltimore, built with In addition to its primary mission of fill- funding totally separate from client ser- ing a basic need by feeding people, it also Kevin Coger: 410-948-2593 vices. fights disease and fosters hope among a Orline Johnson: 410-627-5083 This home includes a state-of-the-art despairing population. Moreover, it pro- kitchen, grocery storage, offices and meet- vides an opportunity to thousands of do- Rodrique Sumpter: 410-627-8374 ing rooms. The organization now employs nors and volunteers to experience the sat- Sheridan Johnson: 443-564-2007 a staff of 30, including three dietitians who isfaction that comes from a sense of giving assess the individual needs of, and specify back to our society. t 4 t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD MaRCH 23, 2012 • baltimoreoutloud.com 23 Years of Saving Lives with Food

BALTIMORE OUTLOUD MaRCH 23, 2012 • baltimoreoutloud.com t 5 beyond the beltway compiled by Jim Becker India cancer ruling third-largest economy makes many non- young men believed to be Gay, or those containing child pornography themes. The generic drugs unaffordable. Bayer, which identified as ‘emos’ – which in Iraq means revised policy will also focus on individual opens door for developed Nexavar with U.S. biotech firm wearing longish hair, and dressing in skinny books, rather than entire classes of books, Onyx Pharmaceuticals, said it was evalu- jeans and black T-shirts adorned with skull he added. cheaper HIV drugs ating its options. “We are disappointed by motifs. The State Department declined to “This is going to be a major victory for the decision of the Patent Controller in In- comment on Iraqi government involvement writers, readers and free speech,” said New Delhi, India – India’s move to strip dia to grant a compulsory license for Nexa- in provoking the killings, but did note that a Mark Coker, founder of e-book distributor German drug-maker Bayer of its exclusive var,” Bayer said in a statement. (Reuters at number of Iraqi officials have condemned Smashwords. “They are going to build a rights to a cancer drug has set a prec- Reuters.com/article/2012/03/13/us-india- the attacks. ‘Iraq’s religious leaders and protective moat around legal fiction.” Pay- edent that could extend to other treat- drugs-idUSBRE82C0IN20120313) members of Parliament denounced these Pal warned Smashwords and some other ments, including modern HIV/AIDS drugs, attacks and have taken steps to address e-book publishers and distributors earlier in a major blow to global pharmaceutical this issue,’ the department’s spokesperson this year that it would “limit” their PayPal firms, experts say. The Indian Patent Of- Gay murders in told SGN. ‘A representative for Grand Aya- accounts unless they removed e-books fice effectively ended Bayer’s monopoly for tollah Sistani has condemned this violence “containing themes of rape, incest, bes- its Nexavar drug and issued its first-ever Iraq condemned and the Chairperson of the Human Rights tiality and underage subjects.” PayPal’s compulsory license allowing local generic Committee within Iraq’s Parliament has original policy was criticized by groups, maker Natco Pharma to make and sell the by U.S. condemned these actions as well.’ Ayatol- including the Authors Guild and the Na- drug cheaply in India. It is only the second lah Ali Sistani is the spiritual head of Iraq’s tional Coalition Against Censorship, which time a nation has issued a compulsory li- Washington, D.C. – The U.S. State De- majority Shia community, and is currently voiced concern that banks and payment cense for a cancer drug after Thailand did partment has condemned a wave of brutal the only grand ayatollah living in Iraq. For companies may be exerting too much con- so on four drugs between 2006 and 2008, murders targeting Gay men in Iraq, and those Iraqis who are already dead, this is trol over what books can be written, pub- has contacted the Iraqi government about obviously too little, too late. But even those lished and read. the situation. At least 14 young men have who are alive say they still live in fear for PayPal’s new policy will still prohibit the reportedly been killed, and the death toll their lives. (Seattle Gay News – Mike An- use of its service for sale of e-books that may exceed 40. According to some re- drew at sgn.org) contain child pornography, or e-books with ports, victims had their skulls crushed with text and obscene images of rape, bestiality cement blocks. or incest, the spokesman said. “Child ex- ‘We strongly condemn the recent vio- ploitation is at the center of their concerns lence and killings in Iraq by groups who PayPal backtracks – no erotic content for fiction involving appear to be targeting individuals based on banning of underage people,” Coker said. However, on their sexual orientation, gender identity, Joan Bertin, executive director of the Na- or personal expression,’ a State Depart- ‘obscene’ e-books tional Coalition Against Censorship, was ment spokesperson told SGN. ‘These acts still concerned about PayPal’s approach. also on affordability grounds. Thailand also of intolerance have no place in democratic San Francisco, CA – PayPal, the online “Verbal descriptions of child pornography issued licenses for HIV/AIDS and heart societies. ‘We are monitoring this situa- payment service owned by eBay Inc., is are not illegal.... That’s why we can read disease treatments. tion closely on the ground and in Wash- backtracking on its policy against process- Lolita.” she said. “Actual images of child “This could well be the first of many ington, and have expressed our concern ing sales of e- pornography are a different situation all compulsory rulings here,” said Gopakumar to the Government of Iraq. ‘At the State books contain- together – if they are photos of actual G. Nair, head of patent law firm Gopaku- Department, we will continue to advance a ing themes of children.” (Reuters – Alistair Barr at http:// mar Nair Associates and former president comprehensive human rights agenda that rape, bestiality www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/13/us- of the Indian Drug Manufacturers’ Associa- includes the elimination of violence and or incest after paypal-idUSBRE82C11C20120313) tion. “Global pharmaceutical manufactur- protests from authors and anti-censorship ers are likely to be worried as a result... activist groups. PayPal’s new policy will given that the wording in India’s Patent Act focus only on e-books that contain poten- that had been amended from ‘reasonably tially illegal images, not e-books that are South Boston’s priced’ to ‘reasonably affordable priced’ limited to just text, spokesman Anuj Nayar St Patrick’s Day has come into play now.” said. The service will still refuse, however, The new wording is seen as a lower to process payments for text-only e-books parade bars threshold for compulsory licenses, which MassEquality can be issued under world trade rules by nations that deem major life-saving drugs Boston, MA – Organizers of the annual to be too costly. The licenses allow them to These news notes have been compiled, St. Patrick’s Day Parade that takes place authorize the local manufacture or impor- with permission, from the online version in South Boston rejected an application by tation of much cheaper, generic versions. of various newspapers and other web MassEquality to participate in this year’s Global drug-makers see emerging markets sites. We thank these publications for parade. In doing so, organizers cited the such as India as key growth opportunities, allowing us to bring you their news sto- 1995 US Supreme Court decision in Hurley but remain concerned over intellectual discrimination based on sexual orientation ries. Usually the reports have been sig- v. Irish-American Gay, Lesbian and Bisex- property protection. Nair said HIV-related and gender identity.’ The State Department nificantly edited and you can read the ual Group of Boston, which held that pa- medicines were likely to be the most at risk told Gays Without Borders that the U.S. full story by going to the web site men- rade organizers are legally able to exclude by compulsory licenses in the future. In- “is fully engaged at the highest levels to tioned following the item. Comments lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender dia has one of the world’s fastest-growing end these attacks, bring the perpetrators are strictly the opinions of Jim Becker (LGBT) people from participating. rates of HIV and heart to justice, and ensure a secure and free and not of Baltimore OUTloud or Pride MassEquality Executive Director Kara disease is also the country’s biggest future for all Iraqis.” Media. Suffredini issued the following statement killer, but widespread poverty in Asia’s Those being targeted for murder are

6 t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD MaRCH 23, 2012 • baltimoreoutloud.com b eyond the beltway in response: “The LGBT community in tion. ‘No’ votes came from the most conserva- Massachusetts faces many issues more tive Republican Senators: Roy Blunt (R-MO), urgent than the ability to participate in a Jim DeMint (R-SC), James Inhofe (R-OK), parade – youth homelessness, bullying, Mike Lee (R-UT), Rand Paul (R-KY), and anti-transgender discrimination, HIV/AIDS, David Vitter (R-LA). Republican senators la- elder abuse, and more. But public rejec- beled Fitzgerald an ‘activist,’ although his only tion by parade organizers is significant in controversial case was his representation of that it’s emblematic of the more life-alter- a gay FBI. Frank Buttino was anonymously ing rejection our community members face outed to his supervisor, who then pulled his every day. “Rejection by their families is security clearance, causing the bureau to fire why 25 percent of lesbian or gay teens ex- Buttino. Buttino then filed a class action suit, perience homelessness as compared with with Fitzgerald representing the class. The just three percent of heterosexual teens, case was settled when the FBI agreed to sub- and it’s why up to 40 percent of homeless stantial policy changes. (Seattle Gay News – youth are LGBT. Rejection by their peers Mike Andrew at Sgn.org) is why LGBT students are four times more likely to commit suicide than their hetero- sexual counterparts. Rejection is also why Gov. Christie’s the mere fact of being an LGBT person in Massachusetts results in higher stress presence for Sen. and poorer health. “It is disappointing that in this climate, parade organizers would Scott Brown drew choose to reject our application to partici- protest pate in Sunday’s parade.” (Bay Windows at Baywindows.com) Boston, MA – About 50 people showed up in Boston’s Copley Square on the frigid eve- ning of March 5 to speak out against the Senate confirms appearance of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie at a fundraiser for Republican Sena- 4th gay judge tor Scott Brown at the Westin Hotel. Christie despite GOP angered equality advocates across the coun- try on February 17 when he vetoed legislation obstruction which would have allowed same-sex couples to marry in the Garden State. The New Jersey Washington, DC – Michael Fitzgerald, an Assembly passed same-sex marriage legisla- openly gay California lawyer, got overwhelm- tion by a vote of 42-33; the State Senate ap- ing Senate approval on March 15 for his nom- proved the bill on a vote of 24-16. ination as U.S. District Court Judge. He now JTIMA clerk Don Gorton emceed the becomes the fourth out LGBT federal judge event and pointed out that Christie’s appear- in the country. The 91-6 vote was a triumph ance underscored Senator Brown’s stubborn for Fitzgerald, but perhaps even more so for opposition to marriage equality. “Bigots of a Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. feather…” read one of the signs held up by Federal judges are nominated by the protestors. Gorton said Christie’s veto was a president and must be confirmed by the Sen- temporary setback on an “inexorable path” to ate before they can take up their life terms full federal equality. Gorton denounced the on the bench. Fitzgerald was nominated for national Republican Party as an “obstacle” the position on July 20, 2011, had his Judi- to LGBT equality. “Same-sex marriage is the ciary Committee hearing in October 2011, civil rights issue of the 21st century,” Gorton and was reported by the committee to the full concluded. Activists will continue the fight as Senate without opposition on November 3, long as it takes. 2011. The Senate did not act on his nomina- The protest coincided with a separate dem- tion because Republicans refused to agree to onstration calling attention to the financial sup- an up-or-down vote on it. On March 12, Reid port Brown receives from big oil, and his oppo- announced that he would no longer accept sition to measures to stop climate change. After Republican obstruction of 17 of President the speeches, protestors from both groups Obama’s federal court nominees. Unless Re- marched to the sidewalk in front of the Wes- publican leaders agreed to up-or-down votes tin Hotel, where they held signs denouncing on the nominees, Reid said, he would force a Christie and Brown and chanted. A popular re- floor debate and require Republican senators frain was “Chris Christie Go Away / You’re Not to actually hold the floor indefinitely if they Welcome in MA.” Attendees at the Scott Brown wished to delay a vote. On March 14, Repub- fundraising reception watched the protests from licans agreed to vote in the coming weeks on the windowed reception room on the 3rd floor of 14 of the 17 nominees, including Fitzgerald. the Westin’s Copley Square location. (Bay Win- No one spoke in opposition to his nomina- dows at Baywindows.com) t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD MaRCH 23, 2012 • baltimoreoutloud.com t 7 news // From the Keystone State

Equality PA Thanks “Rather than praising the city for reach- support for same-sex relationships. In fact, Philly Scouts ing a compromise that preserves the city’s Panel for Action four of these polls showed over 50% sup- Attack City Gay stated imperative of ending discrimination on Marriage port. on city-owned property, with McCarthy-like In Pennsylvania, the findings are no Democratic Club zeal the activists instead use their power Amendment different. Nearly a year ago, Public Policy and influence to damage [Smith’s] career.” Polling found that an overwhelming 65% of Philadelphia, PA – In its latest effort to Lee Carson, co-chair of Liberty City, de- By Ted Martin Pennsylvanians thought same sex couples avoid eviction from a city-owned build- clined to comment on Cradle’s legal brief. On March 13 Equality Pennsylvania should have all the legal rights that married ing, the BSA Cradle of Liberty Council this (Timothy Cwiek in Philadelphia Gay News thanked members of the House State Gov- heterosexual couples do. The last Franklin month filed a legal brief criticizing Liberty at Epgn.com) ernment Committee for dropping consid- & Marshall College Poll noted that 50% of City Democratic Club’s indirect connection eration of HB 1434, the mean-spirited and residents either strongly or somewhat fa- to the case. Liberty City is an LGBT Demo- nonsensical amendment to the constitution vored giving same sex couples the right to cratic organization in Philadelphia. Last Green Party on marriage. marry. That’s an 8% increase since 2009. year, the club sent a letter to U.S. Sen. Presidential At a time when Pennsylvanians are And finally, for the first time since they be- Robert Casey, opposing a federal judge- facing great uncertainty in their lives due to gan polling Muhlenberg College’s Institute Candidate Meets the economy as well as deep and unprece- of Public Opinion found that a majority of dented cuts to programs that support their Pennsylvanians believed that same sex With LGBT Groups health and welfare, how can any elected marriage should be legally recognized. official in Harrisburg be serious about an In 2012, the amendment is not an is- Philadelphia, PA – A presidential candidate issue that so few in the public count as ei- sue. It creates no jobs. It comes with hid- seeking to be the first woman – and first ther a threat or even a concern? Not only den costs. It forcefully terminates existing Green Party member – to occupy the White has poll after poll shown little interest from domestic partnership benefits of thousands House has introduced her campaign to the the public in talking about marriage at any of municipal and state employees. It takes local LGBT community. Dr. Jill Stein hosted a level, most have shown a significant and even the discussion of granting civil unions meet-and-greet March 19 at the William Way growing acceptance of same-sex relation- or domestic partnership benefits off the LGBT Community Center. Stein, a physician, ships everywhere. table. And as polls show, it is out of touch is a resident of Massachusetts and ran for Over the course of the last 6-12 with the point of view of most Pennsylva- governor of the state in 2002 on a platform months, five national polls (Gallup, PRRI, nians. We call on the Legislature to act on ship for City Solicitor Shelley R. Smith, al- that included marriage equality, which the CNN/ORC, ABC/Washington Post and serious issues and to stay away from those leging she mishandled the Scouts’ case. state legalized two years later. “I was really Pew) have shown growing and significant that needlessly hurt citizens. Last month, U.S. District Judge Ronald L. the first statewide candidate to come out Buckwalter asked both sides to file updat- swinging on behalf of equal marriage in the ed briefs on the case, which has been held first state that supported it,” she said. in abeyance for almost two years as both Stein said the Defense of Marriage Act, sides pursued an out-of-court settlement. the federal ban on same-sex marriage, Cradle’s brief includes a copy of Liberty is one of the main impediments the LGBT City’s letter as an exhibit. community is currently facing. “DOMA is a Liberty City sent the letter because big obstacle that needs to be repealed,” she there are federal-judiciary vacancies in said. “President Obama has done a real dis- Pennsylvania, and Smith was believed to service to the LGBT community by keeping be a leading contender to fill one of the it on the books and continuing to enforce vacancies. The letter states that Smith it. It should be repealed. It’s a real slap in “grossly mishandled and lost the [Scouts’ the face to the LGBT community.” If elected, eviction] case, then failed to support an Stein said she would “strongly advocate” for appeal, then proposed a sweetheart deal DOMA’s repeal as a “first order of business.” with the Boy Scouts.” The letter goes on Stemming anti-LGBT hate crimes will also to state: “Shelley Smith committed funda- be a primary goal, she said. Having a presi- mental errors in the handling of the case. dent who is supportive of a comprehensive Those errors include rejecting early offers LGBT-rights model is a step in that direction, for pro-bono help, taking no discovery Stein noted. whatsoever from the national BSA, stat- One of the cornerstones of her presi- ing no objection to Judge Buckwalter’s dential platform, Stein said, is health-care potential bias based upon his [prior] board reform. “Everybody has a right to health membership of the Boy Scouts and desig- care; that is a human right,” she said. “And nating no expert witnesses for trial.” The that extends to everyone, including the gay, letter also questions Smith’s ability to han- lesbian and transgender community, with dle LGBT issues fairly and equitably if she appropriate and sensitive health care that were to serve as a federal judge. provides for their needs, including mental- Cradle’s legal brief derides the views health needs. Right now we have a system expressed in the letter. “These activists that is in disarray and failing to meet the will settle for nothing short of complete vic- urgent health needs of all communities of tory over Cradle of Liberty, and have even people and bankrupting us in the process.” attacked [Smith] for having the temer- For more information on Stein, visit Jill- ity to work with Cradle of Liberty and try stein.org. t (Philadelphia Gay News – Jen to forge a compromise,” the filing states. Colletta at Epgn.com) 8 t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD MaRCH 23, 2012 • baltimoreoutloud.com THINKING OUT LOUD

joice that the trend for acceptance of mar- endum. Fueled by the rhetoric from their because of the reported 8-point spread, riage equality has been moving steadily pastors, church-going Protestant African- a positive outcome is in the bag. Nothing albeit slowly into favorable terrain. But Americans generally oppose marriage for could be further from the truth. The last one must be cautioned not to celebrate same-sex couples. They will vote in higher thing that marriage equality proponents the poll’s results just yet; a reality check is numbers than normal because of this par- need is complacency. OUT needed. ticular issue and the fact President Obama This battle is going to be a long, hard, Spoken For one thing, the poll’s margin of er- will be on the ballot. African-Americans expensive slog. The entire community and ror means that the vote could be a 56-40 in Maryland con- allies includ- Steve Charing advantage, a 48-48 split, or something in stitute the second ing supportive between, so no conclusions can be defini- highest percentage elected officials tively drawn just by the raw numbers. My of a state popula- will have to dig Not to Lean gut says it is more likely to be the latter tion in the country. in and help in scenario where the results are extremely Moreover, older every way pos- on a Poll tight. And with 4 percent “unsure,” no one citizens who tend sible. And we knows how that will break. not to support mar- will need a ma- Furthermore, there is a theory that on riage equality vote jor effort to en- It’s been a few weeks since Governor social policy, some respondents to such in a higher propor- gage religious O’Malley signed the historic Civil Mar- questions tend to offer a more progressive tion than the gen- African-Ameri- riage Protection Act, which if allowed to answer and then vote differently in the pri- eral population. cans, Catholics stand, would legalize marriages for same- vacy of a voting booth. This phenomenon And younger vot- and seniors un- sex couples effective January 2013. But is called “social desirability bias” – a ten- ers who are for the like the experi- it may not stand because of a provision dency of respondents to answer questions most part supportive, participate less when ence in California during the Prop 8 refer- in the Maryland Constitution that enables in a manner that will be viewed favorably it comes to voting. Yes, Obama brought out endum. opponents who can muster the required by others. They do so because they may more young voters in 2008. Is that same If we can raise large sums of money, number of signatures (55,736 in this case) feel under pressure to provide an answer excitement for the youth present in 2012? if we do the hard work of reaching out and within specified timeframes to put the law that is deemed to be more publicly accept- Then there are the anti-immigration folks persuading voters, if we want to win this as before the voters in a able or “politically who will come out to vote against the Dream much as the opponents, we can eke this out. referendum this No- correct.” If this ac- Act. They’re not on our side either. But right now, despite the current poll vember in an effort to “The last thing that tually occurred dur- One other problem with the poll re- numbers, we are definitely the underdogs overturn it. marriage equality ing the survey, the sults is the risk that people will think that in this referendum. t This has been numbers in favor of expected. When it proponents need is marriage equality comes to social jus- complacency.” would be reduced. tice and equal rights, Adding to my nothing is easy. We concern is the fact are placing the battle to win the hearts and this poll is just a snapshot of how the vot- Spring into fitneSS minds of Maryland voters in the hands of ers felt during the March 5-7 period. One a coalition called Marylanders for Marriage cannot predict if and how the attitudes Equality. could shift come November. The opposi- This organization, which was born tion, mainly the National Organization for last July following the near-collapse of Marriage, faith-based organizations and Equality Maryland, commissioned a poll other groups, are raising significant sums conducted by Public Policy Polling of 600 of money to saturate the airwaves and voters March 5-7 to see where we stand. print media as well as producing hand-outs The question asked by the pollsters: “The to scare voters. state legislature recently approved a law They will use the same tactics em- allowing gay and lesbian couples to legally ployed in their previous victories where marry in Maryland, and there is likely to be such measures have been brought to the a statewide referendum in the November voters: the threat that same-sex marriage election on whether to keep the law. If the will be taught in the schools and influence Y election were held today, do you think you children. Of course, there is no reality to app Hour would vote for or vote against the recent- base these accusations but that doesn’t Join now for just Y ! r Meet adoptable ly-approved law allowing gay and lesbian matter. It works. o $60 a month for a f animals from MAS rescue couples to legally marry?” Unless this propaganda is offset by an s the first tuesday of every month A week after the jubilant signing cer- opposing message by marriage equality * u full-use membership from 5:00–7:30 at Meadow Mill! emony, Marylanders for Marriage Equality proponents, the support indicated in March n Beer, wine, compimentary announced the results of the poll that re- i will likely erode by November. And that 4 *Offer expires May 31, 2012. appetizers and puppies! vealed 52 percent of the sample of regis- percent “unsure” category could be de- o Certain restrictions apply. J (Kittens, dogs , and cats, too!) tered voters in Maryland would “definitely” cisive in what appears to be a tight vote. or “probably” vote in favor of the state’s That’s who the opponents are targeting. same-sex marriage bill while 44 percent And then there is the matter of who will would “definitely” or “probably” oppose it. actually vote in November. The PPP poll The poll’s margin of error is +/- 4 percent. questioned registered voters, not likely On the surface that is good news, and voters. Several factors will be in play that www.meadowmill.com • 410.235.7000 marriage equality proponents should re- are unfavorable in defeating the refer- BALTIMORE OUTLOUD MaRCH 23, 2012 • baltimoreoutloud.com t 9 Moreover, dear gay reader, reading mosomally, biologically female about the way this diatribe about the murder of a beautiful females “move their hands” or “speak.” Jenna Black child, why should you care? Because employs these sex stereotypes to “show gen- our humanity informs us that this child is Ladybug’s der” because Jenna wants you to think Jenna each one of us. This child was stereotyped Political is female. Crossroads and marked for murder. We, as gays, lesbi- Smackdown “Regardless of assigned sex at birth.” Sex Chronicles ans and transgender folk are quite familiar Cathy Brennan at birth, also known as “sex.” Your sex is male Rev. Mother Meredith Moise with being profiled, bashed and murdered. or female (let’s avoid the intersex derail, shall We should care because justice lacks color we?) Transsexual people want to change and sexual orientation. As we advance the their sex. Transgender people – and innumer- notion of expanding equal rights, we must Nice to Meet You able gender queers – do not necessarily want Why You Should expand our capacity for empathy and com- to change sex – indeed; many of them just passion. We have to show up for our allies Dear Online “Activists,” want to “fuck with gender.” That’s fine – but Care About for our allies to show up for us. Hi. You don’t know me, but you still talk your desire to “express gender” should not Some of you are saying that you vot- smack about me on the internet. override sex in the law – and that’s precisely Trayvon Martin ed for Obama, and that is enough. Some That’s cool – I know how that goes. Go what the sex stereotyping definition does. of you are saying that you saw the “Stop ahead – vent your spleen. I’m a dyke. I’ve been • Cathy Brennan supports a definition Trayvon Martin was a 17-year-old young Kony 2012” video and gave money to that taking this for years. of gender identity that requires evidence of black man living in Florida. Approximately, cause and that’s enough. However, closer Feel better? Take a breath and stop making medical transition. three weeks ago, he was gunned down in examination shows us that armchair activ- things up. Here’s why – because sex stereotypes his father’s gated community by a neighbor ism is an outgrowth of active apathy. If you Five important facts about “Cathy Brennan” are wrong. It is wrong to lend credence to an watch captain, George Zimmerman in San- aren’t in it to win it then what is it? Every- • Cathy Brennan doesn’t think transgender idea that has shackled females for centuries. ford, Florida. Zimmerman reported seeing body cannot do everything but we all can people should be fired from a job or denied ac- Sex stereotypes harm females because they “someone suspicious” on the grounds to a do something... evil flourishes when good cess to public accom- limit the universe of who we can be. 911 operator. The operator told him not to people do nothing. modations, housing or It doesn’t matter that “no harm has approach the person; however, Zimmer- We are living in amazing times. We can credit. come from this definition,” as Dana man decided to pursue Martin. In conflict- speak to people far beyond our shores with • Cathy Brennan Beyer repeatedly infers. The wrong is ing accounts, neighbors heard somebody the click of a button. We can buy things supports females. Fe- the definition itself. As feminists, we screaming, shots fired and then deadly si- without leaving the house, but unfortunate- males have female re- oppose sex stereotyping. lence. Martin was on his way ly, the negative karma of our productive organs. It’s The sex stereotyping definition is back to his dad’s home from American lives is still with us. not female “brain sex” regressive. Gender identity as cur- the store. He had a pack of The racism we thought was that makes females the rently defined is regressive. skittles and an ice tea on him post racial is alive, kicking oppressed class vis-à- However, there must be “some- when he was gunned down. and active. The homophobia vis males. thing” that’s needed, as there are Zimmerman, 28 years old, some thought would disap- • Cathy Brennan actual transgender people who feel was armed. When the police pear if we became like “the supports sex-segregated spaces because fe- afraid to come out at work, or look for hous- arrived, Zimmerman claimed rest of them” is truly alive. Mi- males as a class suffer harm from males as ing, or use a bathroom, for fear of harm. self-defense. The police took sogyny is en vogue. We are a class. Transgender people cannot transition his word for it and Zimmer- left to wonder what the solu- Trayvon Martin • Cathy Brennan does not support the sex without medical intervention. Period. Unless man has not been arrested. tions are. We are left think stereotyping definition of “gender identity” you believe that a male can magically transi- Trayvon Martin’s family, talk why should I care... what else that the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force tion from a bee sting, transgender people re- show host Michael Baisden, the NAACP can I do... or we are resigned to the thought peddles, which provides, with variation: quire medical intervention to transition. Thus, and the National Action Network have that this is life and we cannot change his- “Gender identity” means a gender-related feminists propose an objective definition of called for a US Justice Department inves- tory. I would submit for your careful consid- identity of a person, regardless of the per- gender identity: tigation of the murder, as it screams of ra- eration that at the very least, we should be son’s assigned sex at birth. “Gender identity” means a person’s identi- cial profiling. Many find it hard to believe present. Present in this moment of history. Gender Rights Maryland has blithely fication with the sex opposite her or his physi- that this unarmed teen eating skittles was a Present in this moment of monumental brushed off feminist challenges to the sex ology or assigned sex at birth, which can be threat to a 28-year-old neighborhood watch change. Now is not the time to retreat into stereotyping definition by saying, “everyone shown by providing evidence including, but not captain. People are wondering why the the mindless monotony of the clubs... now has a gender identity” and “there’s no harm limited to, medical history, care or treatment Sanford police department, has not gone is not the time to retreat into nesting mode, that has come from this definition.” of a transsexual medical condition, or related further in looking into the shooting. Memo- getting caught up in the loins of your lov- Let’s deconstruct. condition, as deemed medically necessary by ries of murders of young black men killed ers. We must become present and active. What is gender? The use of both “gender” the American Medical Association.” by racial profiling and questionable law We should do whatever we can to see and “sex” in the definition suggests that gender The objective definition protects trans- enforcement practices flood the conscious- that a full investigation into the murder and sex must differ, somehow. If sex is male or gender people from discrimination without ness of many civil rights activists and com- of the unarmed teen is investigated. We female, gender is “something else.” harming females. The sex stereotyping defi- munity members. According to sources, the should do whatever we can to make sure “Gender-related identity.” Let’s assume, nition harms females by lending legal support Florida state attorney has the case. justice is done. This is our issue because for the moment, that gender is the same as to the idea that “gender identity” exists inde- equal marriage is an issue. This is our is- sex. Read this as “sex-related identity.” What pendent of a sexist culture. sue because HIV is an issue for our com- is a “sex-related identity”? Online activists, if you continue to assert pect feminists to do the same? munity. This is our issue because this is Recently, the Baltimore Sun quoted Jenna “Cathy Brennan is a bigot,” I must ask… Why do you support legislative efforts to about justice and equality for all of us. Fischetti thusly: “Fischetti emphasized that Why do you favor a sex-stereotyping defi- say sex stereotypes are real? What are we going to do to be the change gender expression is not about sex or anatomy. nition when an objective definition that does You are entitled to your own opinions, but we want to see? Armchair quarterbacks She shows gender in the way she moves her not enshrine sex stereotypes into law would you are not entitled to your own facts. And do not win the game... don’t sit on the hands, in her soft voice.” protect transgender people? don’t you think if females could “identify” our sidelines. Write letters, donate your time Excuse me, but these are sex stereotypes. Why do you value the protection of trans- way out of oppression, we would have done and resources, and most of all, be pres- There is nothing inherently, genetically, chro- gender people over females? Why do you ex- that ages ago? t ent! t

10 t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD MaRCH 23, 2012 • baltimoreoutloud.com Towson chapter of the Youth for Western Civilization (YWC), Matthew Heimbach, “referred to the opposition as ‘disgusting degenerates’ and assured his enemies that ‘we always be [sic] on the attack.’” He spoke at Towson wearing a Confederate flag, and his Facebook profile picture has him aiming a rifle. Domenic Powell, writing in Imagine 2050, reported that Heimbach is also “a Got Privilege? member of the Maryland chapter of the League of the South, which opposes inter- racial marriage and defends segregation as For a while it seemed that 21st century rac- a policy designed to protect the “integrity” of ism had taken a turn toward a more covert the white race.” style. The recent racist graffiti at Towson No Towson, these are not the folks with University and the rise of a white suprem- whom serious students intent on an educa- acist group on that campus, and the com- tion would like to “dialogue.” Towson ad- placency with which it has been addressed ministrators might take a walk around the by the administration do not rest well on the neighborhood and consider that during the minds of youth whose ancestors came here Civil War their charming town was a hotbed in chains. The group considered responsible for “Enacting new the graffiti, calling itself Youth for Western Civilization (YWC), does not consider itself a Jim Crow laws and white supremacist group, the Southern Pov- suggesting that we erty Law Center and others would disagree. Vice president of student affairs, Deb should ‘dialogue’ with Moriarity, said in a recent WBAL report that part of what college is all about is giving stu- white supremacists is dents the opportunity to “debate and to learn hardly what we expect from each other, so they can come to their own conclusions about what they believe.” to be happening in a Faculty expressed the desire to have open progressive culture.” forums where these differences could be aired. Students are not as willing to be politi- of secession, with a Confederate flag flying cally correct as the faculty, however. A poster over the hotel where now stands the Recher using only his first name, Sean, commented Theatre. on an editorial in Towson’s student newspa- Perhaps not much has changed, just per, The Towerlight, said in reference to the last month the Baltimore County Council obfuscation by YWC that “White Pride” was amended their anti-discrimination bill to al- somehow different than “White Power” in low providers of public accommodations to their graffiti, “These phrases are historically exclude places that are “distinctly private packed with beliefs that over time have been or personal” from protected minorities. This accompanied with violence. The school historic vote took place a quarter mile from needs to take them to court. I’ll just say, even where the Confederate flag flew in 1861. though people Déjà vu? are going to take Enacting new Jim Crow laws me to task, I am and suggesting that we should a firm believer in “dialogue” with white supremacists the First Amend- is hardly what we expect to be hap- ment… but I also pening in a progressive culture. believe that with no limits for such extremi- Perhaps our culture isn’t as progressive as ties, the murders and intimidation of whoev- we like to see it. Heimbach and the YWC er the hated group of the moment is will con- have as much right to free speech as any tinue to be accepted. People like those in the other fringe group. That right does not need YWC do know how destructive their words to be sponsored or encouraged by a state- are but they don’t have to account for it be- run college, however. cause they can hide behind “more extreme” It is discomforting to see a largely white forms of speech – white pride ‘isn’t as bad leadership community calling for “dialogue” as’ white power, sodomite ‘isn’t as bad as’ and holding out the First Amendment as a faggot, MSA as a front for terrorists… actu- shield. It is not appropriate for white folk to ally pretty much just a hate-filled statement.” tell black folk how to react to racism. t The Southern Poverty Law Center’s City Desk is not an editorial, the opinions HateWatch reports that the leader of the expressed here are wholly my own.

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you were young. However, your youthful sex and body type also play a role. As a If you eat regularly, you’re less likely to weight may not look as healthy on you now man whose young weight was 175, the low snack or to overeat at the next meal. as it did then. Extra fat below the skin of end of your ‘healthy BMI range’ would be • Increase vegetables and fruits to five the face smooths out wrinkles and makes underweight for you. servings a day. If that’s too much, start with a person look younger, so your friends may three servings. Open Wide be noticing that you look older since losing Dear Dr. Eva, • Decrease your intake of fatty, fried ask Dr Eva weight. Don’t be offended by their concern. Which diet is best to lose weight and and calorie-dense foods by one-half. Don’t Dr Eva Hersh Unplanned, significant weight loss (10% or keep it off? I lost 40 lbs in three months on try to give up any favorite foods completely more of total weight) is often a sign of ill- the Atkins no-carb diet, but it came back – that puts you at risk of failure. ness. Wasting illnesses like cancer, tuber- over a year after I added back just small • Don’t eat while watching TV, your Weighty Issues culosis and AIDS all cause weight loss. amounts of carbs. computer, or any other screen – you will In terms of goal weights, in addition to Yo-yo feel more satisfied if you pay attention to Dear Dr. Eva, considering what you weighed when you eating. I am an 84-year-old man who decided were a young adult, it’s a good idea to Dear Yo-yo, • Don’t drink sugared soda. Stick to some months ago to work on getting fit. I know your BMI or body mass index. You Your experience is almost universal water and artificially sweetened no-calorie have been losing weight by eating less fat can find a BMI table at www.nhlbi.nih.gov/ among dieters. The whole concept of “go- drinks. If you now drink two cans of soda a and smaller portions and walking a tread- guidelines/obesity/bmi_tbl.htm, or use a ing on a diet” includes the idea that even- day or more, this change alone will cause mill for half an hour most days. My goal is body mass calculator at www.cdc.gov/ tually you will go off it and return to what you to lose a pound a week. (Doubt that? to weigh what I did when I was 18, which healthyweight/assessing/bmi. BMI below you normally eat. That’s why diets never A can of soda has about 250 calories. You was 175 pounds. I am 6 foot 1 and have 20 is underweight, 20 to 25 is normal, 26 work in the long run. The only way to lose must decrease your intake by 3500 calo- gotten down from 210 to 180 over the past to 30 is mildly overweight, and above 30 is weight for the long term is to make gradual ries (14 cans of soda) over a week to lose eight months. I am pleased with my prog- obesity at the level that could harm your changes to your eating pattern with two a pound a week.) ress but some friends are asking if I am ill. health. Your current body mass index is goals in mind. First, shift towards a health- When you make these changes, you Is it inappropriate for a person in their 80s 23.5, which is in the middle of the normal ier way of eating. Second, decrease your will lose a half to one pound a week. This to seek to maintain the same body weight weight range. According to the BMI table, calorie intake down to the amount of calo- may seem terribly slow compared to losing as when they were 18? a healthy weight for you is somewhere be- ries you need to maintain your goal weight. 40 lbs in three months on an unbalanced Fit and Proud tween 150 and 190 pounds. Notice that the For some simple ways to eat better, make diet, but it is the only way (short of surgery) healthy weight range is very broad, a 40 some (not all) of these changes, for the to lose weight for the long term. t Dear Fit, pound range. This is because height and long term. These ideas are not new, but Eva Hersh is a Baltimore family physician. It’s not inappropriate to try to weigh the weight are not the whole story in determin- they work. Send your comments and questions to her by same when you are elderly as you did when ing the best weight for a specific person: • Eat three to five small meals a day. email at [email protected]. SpEciAl SpEciAl pecial iller iteS uenGlinG (16(16 ozoz.).) 1616 ozoz MGD’sMGD’s SSpecial MGD,MGD, MMiller lliteS,, YYuenGlinG $3.75$3.75

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March 24 April 18 Govans Spaghetti Disco! Third Annual STD Awareness Month Webinar Bring your bell-bottoms out the back of the closet and TOPIC: Sexual and Reproductive Health Care: polish your platforms! Get ready to shake your groove What About the Young Male? thing at Govans’ Spaghetti Disco, They will provide the noodles, sauce, salad, and tunes - you just bring Co-sponsors for this webinar series are the STD/HIV on the boogie. Dig it? 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.! Govans Prevention Training Center at Johns Hopkins and Presbyterian Church 5828 York Road Baltimore, MD 21212 the MidAtlantic Public Health Training Center. This For more information call 410-435-9188 year’s webinar is also being sponsored by the National Male Training Center (MTC) for Family Planning and March 27 Reproductive Health. Speaker: Arik V. Marcell, MD, MPH, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine National Aquarium to Host Fresh Thoughts Sheldon Hall Wolfe Building 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. To Seafood Dining Series sign in to the live webcast and for information about The National Aquarium is pleased to welcome Executive continuing education credits/contact hours, go to Chef Thomas Dunklin from B&O American Brasserie as www.jhsph.edu/maphtc. For more information, please part of the Fresh Thoughts Dining Series. The dinner, which April 5 – 15 contact the Mid-Atlantic Public Health Training Center celebrates sustainable and creative seafood choices, at [email protected] or 443 287-7833. will feature oysters from Virginia’s War Shore Oyster The Drowsy Chaperone Company. Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception and March 30 The Johns Hopkins University Barnstormers are cooking demonstration led by the guest chef, followed by a performing the hilarious musical comedy The Drowsy fine dining experience that includes the sustainable course BJ Women’s Wellness Center Chaperone. A rare combination of unprecedented paired with perfectly matched regional wine. The evening Women Accepting Responsibility (WAR) Zumba originality and blinding talent, THE DROWSY will conclude with a stroll through the Aquarium. Guests will with Maisha “Health and Wellness for the Body CHAPERONE boldly addresses a great unspoken leave with complete recipes and information about where to & Soul” Zumba is a cardiovascular (low impact) desire in all of our hearts: to be entertained. If you’ve purchase sustainable seafood locally. All this overlooking the workout derived from Latin Rhythms 2:00 p.m.-4:00 ever sat in a dark theatre and thought, “Dear Lord in Aquarium’s coveted view of the Baltimore Harbor. National p.m. Women Accepting Responsibility Gwynn Aquarium 501 East Pratt Street Baltimore, Maryland 21202 Medical Center 2300 Garrison Blvd. Suite 150-170 heaven please let it be good,” this is the show for you! 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. ADMISSION: $79 for members, $89 Baltimore, Maryland 21216 RSVPS: 410-878-0357 It all begins when a die-hard musical-theater fan non-members For reservations, please call 410-576-3869 or X108 [email protected] plays her favorite cast album on her turntable, and Visit http://www.aqua.org/freshthoughts the musical literally bursts to life in her living room, April 3 telling the rambunctious tale of a brazen Broadway Woman to Woman starlet trying to find, and keep, her true love. All April 21 The Afya Center at Park Heights will host the “Woman to The National Prevention Strategy & Healthy performances will take place in the Swirnow Theater Woman” gathering from 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The afternoon People 2020 in the Mattin Center on the Johns Hopkins University Chase Brexton is hosting its Annual Gala: will feature HIV/AIDS experts in prevention, treatment and The University of Maryland, College Park is hosting Homewood campus, located on North Charles Street, State-of-the-Art Care All proceeds from the gala care and highlight personal success stories of invited guests. Baltimore, MD. Show times 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. support and expand Chase Brexton programs and Lunch provided. For information, call Robbin Alexander a Special Lecture by Rear Admiral Penelope Slade- College students - $5 General admission - $10 To services and allow them to continue to provide 410-601-4168 or Sarah Raihl 410-601-5372 Sawyer, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, reserve tickets, and get show times and dates visit quality health care to individuals and families in our PFLAG Baltimore Co. General Meeting U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Rear thejhubarnstormers.org communities There will be a sneak peek at their future Support group Q&A for parents of LGBT children. 1710 Admiral Slade-Sawyer will address “Advancing the Mt. Vernon home, the Monumental Life Building, and Dulaney Valley Road, Lutherville 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. For Health of the Nation: The National Prevention Strategy April 15 - 22 they will be auctioning off an exclusive opportunity & Healthy People 2020.” Lecture: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 more info or help, call: 443-255-1484 AIDS Memorial Quilt to get inside very soon! They have tons of great silent p.m. Reception: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. University of auction items for you to bid on and a new iPad 3 as the Parents of Transgender Kids Support Group Maryland College Park, Eppley Recreation Center, The First and Franklin Street Presbyterian Church raffle prize. There will be complimentary valet parking Support Group and Q&A for parents of Transgender kids. Room 2113 (next to the School of Public Health) As part of our 250th Anniversary will be hosting a and lots of great food with an open bar. Location Meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month. Owen Brown section of the AIDS Memorial Quilt to commemorate American Visionary Art Museum (800 Key Highway) Interfaith Center 7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia 7:30 p.m. April 5 the church’s involvement in various issues related to with a beautiful nighttime view of the Inner Harbor -9:00 p.m. For more info, contact: [email protected] peace and justice. A section of the internationally Women Accepting Responsibility, Inc. 6:00p.m.-11:00 p.m. Tickets are $150 per person. More celebrated AIDS Memorial Quilt – the 54-ton, information available on our gala homepage. www. March 28 Hosts TransWomen of Color Groups: TSISTA TALK handmade tapestry that stands as a memorial to GirlTalk Series of topics like how to deal with “trade”; chasebrexton.org http://chasebrexton.org/news_ HIV/Syphilis Testing: more than 90,000 individuals lost to AIDS – will events/photo_galleries/2011_gala/#13 Womanhood, Respect, Self love 1:00 p.m. -3:00p.m. be on view from Sunday, April 15 - Sunday, April FREE, Walk-in Sponsored by the Baltimore City Health 22, 2012 at the church located on the corner of Park Department GLCCB 241 W. Chase Street Baltimore, MD Willow Chat Ave. and W. Madison St. in Baltimore.Opening 21201 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. will have a series of groups that will discuss topics concerning living a healthy life with HIV 6:00 Reception in the Reid Memorial Chapel 12:00 p.m.- Send your p.m.-9:00 p.m. Location: 2300 Garrison Blvd 2:00 p.m. evenings viewing 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. I GOT Suite 150 Baltimore, MD 21216 For more information This free display of The AIDS Memorial Quilt is information for MYSELF contact Bryanna Jenkins/Monica Yorkman ~ being hosted by the church. TESTED ph:410-878-0357 upcoming events to GYTNOW.ORG [email protected]

BALTIMORE OUTLOUD MaRCH 23, 2012 • baltimoreoutloud.com t 13 AIDS Action Baltimore Patient services: Patient Emergency Palm Sunday Assistance Funds which provide direct and AIDS Action Baltimore (AAB) has been pro- immediate financial assistance. April 1st viding essential services for people living Drop-in center and aids library: The 9:15 Children & Family Service AAB office on Eager Street in the Mount Ver- with HIV/AIDS in the Baltimore metropolitan 10:00 - April Fool’s Day area since 1987. non area of Baltimore City doubles as a con- They have been instrumental in organiz- venient drop-in center for anyone interested “Stake” and Eggs Brunch ing the community in the effort to streamline in learning more. 11:00 - Traditional Service featuring HIV testing laws and regulations so that 410-837-AIDS helpline: AAB provides The Sanctuary Choir more people can be tested for HIV. its own Peer Counseling Program for people under the direction of Adam Koch AAB continues to provide financial as- at all stages of HIV infection. Performing - Moses Hogan, Felix sistance to many needy people with HIV/ HIV/AIDS Services Organizations As- Mendelssohn and Charles Gounod AIDS. AAB has provided this support to over sistance Program: For people who have 200 people over the past year alone. Since recently tested positive for HIV or are newly 1987, AAB has provided over $2,603,000 in diagnosed with AIDS, and who need basic assistance to needy people with HIV/AIDS information on available services and direc- Maundy Thursday and their families in our community for items tion on how to tackle the maze of govern- April 5th such as rent utilities and medical bills. ment entitlement programs. Here are just a few of the programs AIDS HIV community forums: Free commu- Taize Communion Service at 6pm Action Baltimore provides: nity forums for people with HIV/AIDS, their Tea time: (Transpeople Empowerment care givers and advocates in an effort to dis- in Action) A safe space for transgender seminate treatment information from scien- Easter Sunday people to openly discuss their life concerns tific conferences and meetings. without fear of discrimination or harassment. These are just a few of the many pro- April 8th Positive wellness and renewal (pow- grams offered by AAB. Stop by the office or 9:15 Children and Family Service er): provides the structure for the delivery of call for more information AIDS Action Balti- 10:00 - Easter Egg Hunt Individual Level Intervention services more, 10 East Eager Street Baltimore, Mary- 11:00 - Traditional Service RISE (Rewriting Inner Scripts) was de- land 21202 (410-837-2437; BaltoAIDS@aol. veloped to assist MSM in making the con- com). 5828 York Road • 410-435-9188 nection between past oppression and cur- Baltimore OUTloud would like to recog- www.govanspres.org rent behavior in an effort to better prepare nize AIDS Action Baltimore for their 25 years of them to participate and engage in other service to the community. Look for the history health programs. of AIDS Action Baltimore in our next issue. t

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14 t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD MaRCH 23, 2012 • baltimoreoutloud.com Palm/Passion Sunday: Saturday, March 31, Vigil 5:30 p.m. Visit us at EmmanuelDowntown.org Sunday, April 1, 9:30 a.m. & Noon Chrism Mass: Tuesday, April 3, 7:30 p.m. Holy Thursday: April 5, Mass of the Lords Supper followed by Solemn Benediction & Exposition EmmanuEl of the Blessed Sacrament 7:30 p.m. Good Friday: April 7, Stations of the Cross 3 p.m. Passion of the Lord, Veneration and Communion Service 7:30 p.m. God with us Holy Saturday: April 8, Easter Vigil 7:30 p.m. Easter Sunday: April 9, Mass 9:30 a.m. & 12 Noon all of us without ExcEption St. Michael The Archangel Catholic Church 3701 4th St., Brooklyn, MD 21225 • 443-869-5548 sunday sErvicEs Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 Noon 8:30 AM & 10:30 AM A Parish of the New Catholic Church of North America

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Anything Can Happen in the Woods amazing cast of artists.” Although most of the melodies in my opinion are not By Steve Charing also cast a spell – on her – that made her old and ugly. To particularly memorable other than the title song, which is As kids we all remember those fairy tales where the char- reverse it she would need ingredients for a special potion, performed several times with variations, Sondheim’s lyrics acters lived happily ever after. With Centerstage’s produc- and if the Baker and Wife could provide by three midnights are superb. Each number cleverly and at times comically tion of Into the Woods, we get to enjoy four such fairy hence, that curse – their inability to conceive a child – augments the dialogue and adds a significant dimension tales – “Jack and the Beanstalk,” “Cinderella,” “Little Red would be removed. Riding Hood” and “Rapunzel.” Their plots are interwoven Those ingredients are: A Slip- and linked with the original story of the Baker and his Wife per as Pure as Gold (obtained from in this magical, entertaining, and sometimes dark musical Cinderella), A Cow as White as Milk that confronts real issues found in adulthood, not neces- (from Jack), A Capeas Red as Blood sarily childhood. (from Little Red Riding Hood), and Into the Woods, with music and lyrics by Stephen Hair as Yellow as Corn (from Rapun- Sondheim and book by James Lapine, is a multiple Tony zel). Following the harrowing adven- award winner. The show opened on Broadway in 1987 and tures in the woods to gather these in- ran for 765 performances. A bunch of revivals and national gredients, the potion is created and tours were spawned. Sondheim, now 82, had won eight it works, stripping the Witch of her Tony awards in his prolific career–more than any other power, but also restoring her beauty. composer. Act one conforms to what we ex- As act one unfolds at Centerstage’s Pearlstone The- pect from the Brothers Grimm who ater, the Narrator introduces the characters. The Baker authored these four tales: all the and his Wife are having a tough time producing a child characters had their wishes fulfilled and join in the stories of the other fairy tale characters and “lived happily ever after,” or did as the couple pursues their quest for a child. Cinderel- they? la, Jack, Little Red Riding Hood and Rapunzel also had In act two we get a glimpse of wishes as they meander through the woods in search of what can transpire beyond “happily those dreams. ever after” endings and the conse- photo: © Richard Anderson The neighboring Witch had put a spell of infertility on quences of the characters’ wishes. the Baker and Wife after catching the Baker’s father in Without revealing the storyline, this act is darker than to the plot. These lyrics and the songs’ performances by her garden stealing “magic” beans. But the Witch’s mother the first with its murders, terror, lies, adultery, betrayals, the cast are the show’s strengths. accusations and revenge. “Hello, Little Girl” performed by Nik Walker as the Wolf Serious problems must be and Dana Steingold as Little Red was a delight. “Agony,” a addressed, such as deal- duet by Cinderella’s Prince and Rapunzel’s Prince (again ing with the angry venge- Nik Walker and Robert Lenzi, respectively) also scored ful widow of the Giant. high marks. “Stay With Me” performed by Britney Cole- In tackling this and other man (Rapunzel) and Lauren Kennedy (Witch) was sensi- challenges, the surviving tive and touching. “Your Fault,” a favorite song of mine, characters discover they was skillfully performed by Justin Scott Brown (Jack), Erik can find strength in their Liberman (the Baker), Jenny Latimer (Cinderella), Dana interdependence with one Steingold and Lauren Kennedy. another. Wayne Barker and his seven-piece orchestra seam- Mark Lemos (A Little lessly backed up the skilled vocalists. Night Music at Cenerstage Danielle Ferland as the Baker’s Wife, Cheryl Stern in 2008) ably directed this as Jack’s Mother, and Dana Steingold as Little Red were production, which is co- standout performers. Their voices were powerful and their produced with the Westport acting enhanced by expressive body language was flaw- (CT) Country Playhouse. less. But the other cast members also made significant “Into the Woods is a mu- contributions to this finely tuned production under Lamos’ sical unlike any other,” he guiding hand. says. “With a book by Allen Moyer’s scenery, which, for the most part, con- James Lapine that veers sisted of various woods locales, had the right look of a cunningly between tragedy fairy tale brought to the stage. Candice Donnelly’s cos- and comedy, and one of tume design was excellent for all the characters, depicting Stephen Sondheim’s most the Grimm brothers’ era of two centuries ago. sophisticated and play- And while the volume was more than adequate under ful scores, it re-imagines the guidance of Zachary Williamson’s sound design, the well-known fairy tales and words from the booming off-stage voice of the Giantess imbues them with new pos- came across garbled. sibilities. It’s a challenging That may have been the only blemish, and a minor one show – Sondheim’s lyrics at that, in this thoroughly enjoyable, wonderfully written, alone are dazzling in their scored and performed muscical. t own right – and one that Into the Woods runs through April 15. Tickets are $10 really excites me to be di- to $60, and can be ordered online at Centerstage.org/ recting, especially with this woods, or by calling 410-332-0033. 16 t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD MaRCH 23, 2012 • baltimoreoutloud.com L ively Arts // out on screen CHANNING TATUM vs. TAYLOR KITSCH Postcard from Hot or Not sci-fi epic based on the first of a series of books by Tar- zan author Edgar Rice Burroughs. The books have influ- the Philippines Byc Chu k Duncan enced much of the science fiction and fantasy films that Looking for something to while away a couple of hours? have come after it, so even though what’s presented on AN INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR Two recent releases could be your cup of tea if you’re screen came first, it still has the feel of “been there, done looking for laugh-out-loud comedy or epic science fic- that.” It hasn’t helped that the folks at Disney have been R. ZAMORA LINMARK tion … or if you’re just curious to see what is hiding key features of shaping up to be a box office hit and what has the film’s plot, nota- By Gregg Shapiro turned out to be one of the biggest bombs in bly that it takes place Gay writer R. Zamora Linmark, a.k.a. Zack, is the author of two Hollywood history. Let’s start with the “hot.” in the Civil War era… poetry collections, two novels and the play “Rolling The R’s,” 21 Jump Street is a reworking of the and on Mars. Disney based on his first novel of the same name. His second novel, “classic” TV series that helped launch the Fox has been so afraid of the marvelous Leche (Coffee House Press), hit the shelves in network and the career of one Johnny Depp. the word “Mars” after May 2011 and is a finalist for a Lambda Literary Award, to be You know the story: young looking cops are the financial disaster given out in June 2012. The story of Vicente who returns to assigned to infiltrate high schools to take out that was Mars Needs the Philippines after living in Hawaii for several years, Leche the bad guys. The formula is pretty much the Moms, that they even is funny and seriously satirical, and one of the most satisfying same, but with a modern and decidedly fun- took the word out of novels of the year. nier spin. In the film version, Channing Ta- the title (which was Gregg Shapiro: Zack, how much of you is in Vince, the tum and Jonah Hill, former jock and nerd high John Carter of Mars). main character of your novel Leche? school classmates, find themselves in the So with all of these R. Zamora Linmark: I’m glad you asked me that because same police academy and each of their specific skill sets factors playing against it, is the movie really that bad? one of the things I had to keep in mind while writing the nov- (athleticism and brains) makes them unlikely partners. I have to say no. It’s not great, but it’s certainly not the el was that I was not Vince, that Upon graduation, they are assigned park patrol, botch worst movie ever made. though we may share the parallel a drug bust, and are assigned to the Jump Street program Taylor Kitsch (Friday Night Lights) stars as John Cart- experience of having gone back where they must infiltrate the student body, find out where er, a man who went looking for a cave of gold and found to our childhood home, the Philip- to get a new drug that’s killing students, and take down the himself transported to the planet Mars that, like the United pines, after being away from it for so manufacturer. I know it all sounds terribly dramatic, but it’s States, is embroiled in its own Civil War between the resi- long, Vince was not me and I was actually the funniest movie I’ve seen this year – intention- dents of the northern and southern parts of the planet with not him. It was difficult, of course, ally funny! The script, co-written by Hill, gets a lot of mile- the natives caught in-between. Carter is enlisted to help as with any other stories that are age out of the absurdity of the situation (Tatum takes the fight the war, and of course falls in love with a Martian prin- borne from a personal experience. brunt of the “you look like a 40-year-old” jokes), as well as cess (oh, and the natives call the planet Barsoom). I was The autobiographical route can be poking fun at the whole venture of turning yet another old drawn into the story, but it’s nothing like a typical, modern very tempting, but I was not writing TV show into a movie and hop- sci-fi epic. John Carter is pretty slow a memoir. I was creating a story ing no one notices. And, yes, going for the most part, reminding me that is dependent on imagination, a there are several cameo ap- almost of one of the Biblical epics of story that, at times, blurs the fictive pearances from the TV show the 50s like The Ten Commandments from the real, the factual from what cast including Holly Robinson or Ben-Hur. I think the story’s snail’s could be construed as factual. Once I liberated Vince from my- Peete, Peter DeLuise and … pace is one of the things keeping self, and vice-versa, another world, as intense and magnificent it’s probably not a spoiler at people away. Even a lot of the dialog as mine, opened up. this point in time… Johnny sounds like it could have been lifted GS: One of the most prevalent components of Leche Depp himself! from one of those films, so it really is the humor. The writing is sharp, the does have an old-fashioned sense to RZL: Humor is a necessary element in Leche because it cast is terrifically game, there it, but that still doesn’t make it bad. is partly a satire and more importantly, humor – twisted, corny, are some pee-your-pants fun- The familiarity of it all – again, it playful – is an integral part of the Philippine culture. It is their ny moments (such as when really was the originator – is what re- way of dealing with this maddening world, with grief, love and the two cops are forced to take ally sinks this ship. But, it’s visually other disappointments. the drug and start hallucinat- splendid, the native Barsoomians are GS: It’s clear that Vince, and others in the book, have a ing while at school), and the rendered very realistically and, let’s love/hate relationship with the Philippines. Would you say humor is decidedly R-rated … face it, the more of Taylor Kitsch we that that is a commonly shared feeling? although there is not a naked get to see, the better so thank you, RZL: I don’t know if it’s a shared feeling by all Filipinos. body in sight, not even Tatum wardrobe department (definitely serv- Perhaps for those who have either ties to or come from the Phil- (sigh). The best part of it all is ing more hot than Tatum this time ippines but are no longer living there. Ambivalence, according that you really don’t even have around)! The film is also presented in to John Updike, is “the only kind of love worth writing about.” to have been a fan of the show 3D, but do yourself a favor and save GS: Dreams also play a role in the book. to get it. 21 Jump Street, the the extra bucks for a soda or popcorn RZL: Dreams, or my understanding of them, are meta- movie, stands on its own and because the process adds absolutely phors for what we have gone or are going or will go through. went from being a film I dread- nothing to the viewing experience. Affirmations and omens in our lives. For writers, exploring the ed seeing to a film that I would John Carter may not be the newest dreams of their characters is one route to better understanding definitely enjoy seeing again. or best sci-fi epic to come down the them. Another is through their desires. Now for the “not” – Dis- pike, but it’s also not as awful as a lot GS: The book does an effective job of depicting the ney’s John Carter is a massive of critics think it is. t —continued on page 18

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When singer/songwriter Willie Nile first ap- Postcard from iMusic: Cover Lovers peared more than 30 years ago, he suffered a the Philippines fate similar to that of John Hiatt. Like Hiatt, he was tossed – continued from page 17 By Gregg Shapiro in with sensitive, but snarling, new wavers such as Elvis blurring of the lines between superstition and religion. The secular gospel tone of Bruce Springsteen’s “The Ris- Costello and Joe Jackson. There was more to Nile than RZL: Many Filipinos are Folk Catholics (if there is such a ing,” which has since surfaced on subsequent discs, can that and he spent most of his career trying to prove that. term), that is, they believe in superstitions and anting-antings be heard loud and clear on his latest release Wrecking On The Inno- (or amulets) as much as they do in God and miracles. “Blur- Ball (Columbia Own” to the “Land of Hope and Dreams” cent Ones (River ring” is the operative word. It is what I attempt to do in Leche (featuring Michelle Moore and the late Clarence Clem- House) sounds – to blur the lines between two opposing elements or forces, ons), and “Shackled and Drawn” and “Rocky Ground” in pretty good for a between the real and hyper-fictive world, between the personal between, Springsteen takes us to the Church of the Boss. guy on the brink and public, between the truth and exaggeration. The aim of fic- Through it all, Springsteen still finds time to write love of qualifying for tion is not just to tell a story but to convince the reader that the songs – “You’ve Got It” and “Easy Money” – presumably to Social Security, events in it took place. wife (and backing vocalist) Patti Scialfa and bare his folk- especially on cuts GS: Leche also deals with the intersection of gay and singer soul on “Jack of All Trades,” “Death to my Home- such as “One Filipino culture. town” and title cut. Neither a perfect disc nor a wreck, Guitar,” “Hear RZL: I’m not an advocate of categories but if Leche has a nevertheless it’s good to have Bruce back. You Breathe,” sexuality, it would be “queer.” It’s neither gay nor straight. It’s Springsteen’s influence on Craig Finn of The Hold “Rich and Bro- transgressive, subverts rather than subscribes to our binary Steady has always been audible. So it’s not all that sur- ken,” “Can’t Stay ways of thinking and looking at gender. In “Leche,” I tried to prising that it reaches its peak on songs such as “When Home” and “Far show that desire cannot be boxed in, that it is as uncategoriz- No One’s Watching,” “Rented Room” and “Jackson” from Green Hills. able as it is temporary. That it’s open season for everyone who Finn’s solo debut Clear Heart Full Eyes (Vagrant). What Richard X. dares to catch it. is surprising is the way that the religious undertones of Heyman suffered GS: You utilize some fascinating devices, including the The Hold Steady are pushed forward in Finn’s solo work. something of a “postcards” and the “tourist tips.” “Good old Freddie Mercury” may well be “the only guy that similar fate as RZL: Leche is also a travelogue, a guidebook to Manila as advises” Finn in “No Future,” but he makes it clear that Nile more than 20 well as a young man’s journey into the heart of (his) darkness. it’s Jesus Christ that guides him in “New Friend Jesus,” years ago when Think of Lemuel Gulliver, except that he is going to a foreign “Western Pier” and “Honolulu Blues.” Evangelistic tactics his major-label place that used to be his home. I thought of postcards and aside, how are non-Christians and atheists supposed to debut was re- tourist tips because these are the “tools” of the traveler. The respond to your songs, Mr. Finn? leased. With Tiers photo: Danny Clinch postcards also allow us to see Manila from Vince’s perspective Tom Waits’s music has always existed in a timeless and Others Sto- as told in the first person point of view. twilight zone. His songs sound as if they could have been ries (Turn-Up), a double-disc concept album, Heyman has GS: I really loved the wisdom of beloved movie director written 75 years ago or yesterday. That’s why it’s so fas- created something new and different. A rock-opera about Bino Boca and housekeeper Burrnadette, two characters cinating how so much of Bad As Me (Anti-) sounds down- Heyman’s courtship of and marriage to his wife Nancy, the on the opposite ends of the social spectrum. right retro. “Bad” begins with the rapid-fire instrumentation 30 songs are sweet without being gooey. If nothing else, RZL: Both Bino Boca and Burrnadette served as Vince’s on “Chicago” and doesn’t let up with the ominous organ it is to Heyman’s credit that he was able to create such a guides. In fact, many of the characters that Vince meets dur- on “Raised Right Men,” the guitars, piano and brass on pleasant set of tunes without the risk of a diabetic coma ing his stay in Manila serve like a guide to him. Burrnadette “Talking At The Same lurking down the line. was the closest to being Vince’s spiritual guidance, explaining Time,” the ‘50s swag- Irish singer/songwriter Gavin Friday to him, for example, the possible causes of his nightmares and ger of “Get Lost” and the made reference to Oscar Wilde on his 1989 the migratory ways of Filipinos. Bino Boca, on the other hand, Latin-influenced “Back In debut album and went on to sing a duet with was Vince’s guide to Manila’s High Society 101. This part of The Crowd,” to name a Maria McKee on is second album. Friday, the novel, in fact, was one of the last-minute inclusions. I knew few. Those longing for a who created the film score for the Daniel there was something missing about him, that he was more than glimpse of the Waits of Day Lewis film “The Boxer,” has returned just a director of socio-political melodrama flicks. It wasn’t until old can find him on the with Catholic (Ruby Works) his first studio he started bitching to Vince about Manila’s High Society that his amazing “Pay Me” and album of original songs in 15 (!) years. All character began to blossom. “New Year’s Eve.” of this is to say that the occasional cross- GS: Keeping with the movie theme, there is a cinematic Increasingly, with dresser has delivered a worth-the-wait disc quality to the book. Would you say that’s a reflection of the each album, Joe Hen- of exceptional songs, including “The Only influence of film onF ilipino culture? ry (a.k.a. Madonna’s One,” the U2-esque “Able,” “Blame,” “It’s All RZL: I write in terms of scenes, which may explain for the brother-in-law) sounds Ahead of You” and “Perfume.” book’s cinematic quality. The chapters composed of moments more and more like he Ryan Adams may be a long way from his and memories are broken down according to scenes. Also, wants to walk directly in days in the insurgent country band Whiskey- the protagonist, Vince, majored in film (and literature), which Waits’ footsteps. Every town, but he hasn’t lost his knack for tortured explains for the number of film references. If anything, Leche is aspect of his latest disc, twang, as he demonstrates on Ashes & Fire an homage to the wonderful world of cinema – to Fellini, Chap- “Reverie” (Anti-), from (Capitol / Pax-Am). Warm, and unpredict- lin, and Filipino melodrama movies. It was the movies that initi- the production to the ar- able, as a wildfire, the disc’s best songs ated Vince into the world of the imagination, and it was also the rangements to the lyrics and Henry’s phrasing has Waits “Come Home” (featuring Chris Stills, Norah Jones and Ad- movies that triggered unwanted memories. written all over it. Thankfully, Henry is a talented and ams’ wife Mandy Moore on backing vocals) “Dirty Rain,” GS: If there was a movie made of Leche, who would original artist so that he doesn’t sound like he’s imitating “Chains of Love,” “Kindness” and “Lucky Now” have an you want to portray Vince? Waits. He sounds like he’s doing his bit to carry on a mu- undeniable heat and glow. RZL: Hmmm. I don’t know if I’d want Leche to be adapted sical tradition, and does so in “Heaven’s Escape,” “After Springsteen is performing on March 28 & 29 at Wells into film. In a way, it already is one. t The War,” “Sticks & Stones,” “Strung, “Piano Furnace” Fargo Center in Philadelphia and on April 1 at the Verizon Editor’s note: It was announced on March 20 that Linmark t and “Room At Arles.” Center in Washington DC. is a finalist for aL ambda Literary Award for his novel Leche.

18 t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD MaRCH 23, 2012 • baltimoreoutloud.com Lively Arts // art Station North; Art and Neighborhood Life Mix By Michael Farley capture both the attention of the art establishment and the aimed at lubricating the area’s gentrification. Here, how- For the first time since opening 10 years ago, the gallery hearts of tweens. Even rarer is show’s capacity to actually ever, I have faith that Gaia will find a way to negotiate a space at Area 405 has storefront windows facing Oliver entertain an audience. In a genre that all too often reeks compromise between some of the artists’ radical subtext Street. This new transparency is a subtle, yet apt meta- of martyrdom, Whoop Dee Doo is a refreshingly fun and and the politically correct aspirations of the institutions phor for the increasingly osmotic relationship between the smart project. bankrolling the endeavor. neighborhood and its thriving art scene. Partly due to our Oliver Street, undoubtedly the Gaia has already com- art economy’s reliance on grants from nonprofits and gov- most prolific two blocks of Green- pleted his own mural of ernment funding (as opposed to a traditional gallery mar- mount West in regards to cultural hands cradling a carrier ket) Baltimore artists are more and more producing public production, is also home to Gaia, pigeon. Ironically situated art or dabbling in relational aesthetics. Art makers and undoubtedly the most prolific street above the former New York funders have artist in Baltimore. His large-scale Fried Chicken, the piece become ob- murals and wheat-pasted drawings depicts a far gentler human- sessed with pepper cities across the globe, rang- avian interaction than that “community”, ing in content from animals to politi- which the building is known and among cally charged portraiture. His current for. Although the bird ruffles the myriad curatorial project, Open Walls Balti- fewer feathers than it’s con- projects at- more, will bring more than 20 street text’s recent history (the tempting to artists, both local and international, business has been sitting foster it, two to Station North. vacant since the city removed stand out This delicate collaboration be- the cheap, late night fast food for combin- tween property owners, the local joint in the hopes of bringing ing the ac- and federal governments, artists, and private-sector in an upscale steakhouse that few neighborhood residents c e s s i b i l i t y funding began last year at Gaia’s MICA thesis exhibition. would be able to afford) one cannot help but be moved of Artscape An impressed representative from PNC bank offered to by the piece’s skillful rendering and enormous scale. Two with the wit provide funding for a large-scale mural project in Balti- blocks south, Baltimore native and Brooklyn, NY resident and ethic of more and the endeavor attracted an “Our Town Grant” Maya Hayuk’s expansive wall on the side of a parking ga- Whartscape. from the National Endowment for the Arts. The private rage brightens up the neighboring lot with flourescent col- Down the and public sectors’ respective faith in art as an economic ors undulating in a pattern inspired by traditional textiles. block from Area 405, City Arts Gallery is hosting Whoop band aid or enzyme of social cohesion is a double-edged Local artist Gary Kachadourian will soon unveil a series Dee Doo, an art collective from Kansas City whose color- sword. On the one hand, we will get roughly two dozen of wheatpasted replicas of temporary urban street fixtures ful variety shows curate punk bands, drag queens, perfor- murals of a caliber much higher than the ubiqitous rose- (concrete planters, port-a-potties, and jersey barriers). mance artists and ethnic dancers alongside content the in-the-concrete/children-playing-jumprope variety. On Throughout the coming weeks, a variety of approaches to organizers facilitate through workshops with under-served the other hand, politically or socially controversial con- mural-making will leave their mark on the neighborhood, communities. I usually recoil at the term “community arts”; tent is being actively and openly discouraged by some from the standard housepaint and brush to the creation of associating it with well-intentioned but ultimately patron- of the projects organizers. I sometimes worry that com- plaster bas-reliefs. izing projects that lack content and actively evade critical missioned street art is increasingly becoming design- Both of these projects are in need of support, both discourse; especially dialogue surrounding how “the com- oriented exterior wallpaper. The Wynwood district of Mi- financial and manpower. To visit the kickstarter page cura- munity” is defined and its connotations of identifying “the ami is comprised of low-rise stucco buildings wrapped in tor Deana Haggag created for Whoop Dee Doo, scan the other”. Whoop Dee Doo, however, successfully manages murals, but it is extremely difficult to extract content from QRC code on this page. To make a tax-deductible dona- to defy the safe conventions of community arts and pro- most of the colorful geometries and aerosol arabesques tion to Open Walls Baltimore, or offer assistance, contact duce a spectacle that not only strives for inclu- Ben Stone at [email protected] sion, but recognizes the dignity of its audience Whoop Dee Doo’s unique brand of variety show flair enough to challenge them. will grace City Arts Gallery (440 E Oliver Street) Thursday, Whoop Dee Doo founders Jaimie Warren April 26th followed by a block party coinciding with the dis- and Matt Roche approach “community” with a trict’s Final Friday festivities April 27th. Open Walls Balti- far broader perspective than most, collaborat- more is throwing a party April 13th (location TBA, check ing with a diverse spectrum of marginalized Openwallsbaltimore.com) and taking over E Oliver street cultures, subcultures, income brackets, queers, between Guilford and Greenmount avenues for a massive and immigrant groups. By fostering an inclusive closing party/dance-off on May 25th. environment where divergent viewpoints are If you are in Station North this month, check out City brought together, WDD creates opportunities for Arts’ open studio tour Friday March 30th from 5-8pm fea- collaboration that celebrate eccentricities and turing the work of Cait Byrnes, Karida Collins, Megan Dee, encourages creative exchange and mutual ap- Ashby Foote, Julia Foote, Ashley Johnson, Liz Miller, Eric preciation. In a funding climate where “subver- Sanchez, John Shea, Dayna Harris Smith, and the infati- sive” seems to be the third rail of community arts gable Piper Watson. Nearby Case[werks] Gallery (located support, Warren and Roche have boldly taken in the former post office across from Penn Station on St risks that paid off. They have produced com- Paul Street) has extended curator Marian Glebes’ Line missioned projects for museums and galleries Weight/Light Speed until March 29th. Be sure to check out across the United States and Sweden, notably Jan Razauskas’ mixed-media drawings. Razauskas cre- New York’s prestigious, but now-defunct Deitch ates abstractions reminiscent of geology by staining mylar Projects. It is rare to encounter a group who can with various substances and pencil drawing. t

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sistance to those looking for LGBT friendly help them financially as they aged. He Inside doctors, therapists, transgender needs, also said that he and his fiancé had been housing and food links, and a host of addi- burned in their first marriages by spouses Out Job tional resources. This outstanding organi- who were careless spendthrifts, and the The importance of zation provides local resides with a drop in Getting idea of taking further financial risk was center to meet those who identify and are very painful to both of them. He con- mental health care allies. Peer support groups are hosted and Unstuck vinced me. Note the irony: leaving a job assist LGBT participants navigate critical Gerry Fisher that didn’t make him happy would lead to by Vann Millhouse issues like coming out and transitioning him feeling unhappy. With spring in the air, everyone feeling in- while managing mental health care. Hearts So, let’s take a look at the dialectic at spired to ‘get into shape, friends are form- and Ears, Inc. has given many people in Dreaming / play with people stuck in situations like ing workout groups and accompanying one the LGBT community a fresh outlook and this: Following your passion is very impor- another on healthier eating journeys no can provide you with the same. Doing tant and following your passion is beside one will address the elephant in the room. The National Alliance on Mental Illness the point. How are we really feeling? Caring for our offers a variety of programs for those who If you follow every dream, you might get Let’s take a closer look at both sides mental health still carries a stigma, yet the are living with a mental illness and family lost. – Neil Young so that we can bring them together wisely: lack of attention has a long members. For those liv- “Wait a minute, Gerry. Are you saying Passion at work is important: It cre- lasting effect. Just recently ing with a mental illness that dreams aren’t important? That we ates an energy, motivates us, and brings in the Injustice at Every NAMI has weekly sup- should abandon our dreams?” great joy, and the lack of any kind of plea- Turn, the National Trans- port groups that provide No! I mean sometimes. Kinda. It de- sure at work is soul deadening. gender Discrimination real life connections with pends! I place a large emphasis on pursuing Survey we learn that 49% people who identify. The In a previous column, I talked about passion when I work with teenaged stu- of the African-American organization also pro- how taking a yin-and-yang approach – dents and those job seekers in their 20s, participants reported attempting suicide. vides Peer to Peer classes which will be applying a “dialectical” discussion – to before they have intense family and finan- Imagine what the percentage would be if forming this spring. These classes will be challenging life situations can keep us cial commitments. we honestly take a look at the LGBT com- hosted one time a week for ten weeks. The from bouncing between two unhelpful Finally, passion and pleasure are of- munity as a whole? goal of the course is to empower those liv- extremes. I’ve been reminded of that col- ten linked to our skills and personality The stigma associated with the mental ing with an illness to develop their voice, umn recently as I’ve worked with life & ca- traits; people often enjoy activities that health care often deters individuals from learning to become an activist for one- reer coaching clients struggling with the are naturally suited for them more than seeking help. Depending on a person’s up- self and preventing treatment setbacks. gap between the practical careers they’d “bad fit” activities. If you find your passion bringing, one may feel that ‘pulling yourself Successful long term treatment requires spent decades building for themselves at an early age, it is almost always pos- up by your own boot strap’ is still the way support of some type. Family is often the and dreams of more passionately fulfilling sible then to find a way to make enough to go. Some people still feel that seeking make or break points for those with men- work. money; for example, I’ve worked with sev- therapy is a sign of weakness, and con- tal health issues. NAMI offers a Family Let me share an example. A few years eral non-famous professional musicians tinue to travel through life repeating unset- to Family program, similar to the Peer to ago, I worked with a lawyer who, in his who made decent livings. tling behavior patterns, and suffering con- Peer; this course will provide families with early 40s, had decided that he’d “gone Passion at work is beside the point: sequences small and large. Often times applicable information. Some of the things with the flow” of family tradition by enter- Work is not the only area of your life in untreated chemical imbalances, or general families can expect to learn are coping ing law without really paying attention to which you can express your passion; for ‘stuffed’ emotions result in excessive us- skills and a better understanding of how whether the work was a good fit for him. example, some are passionate about their age of mood or mind altering chemicals. treatment works. The benefits are vast and When I began working with him, he family, a hobby, community or political ac- Here in Baltimore the Hearts and Ears, the twelve week course is free for family was engaged to be married for the sec- tivity, and more. Inc. Wellness Recovery Center is a non- members and caregivers. Another unique ond time and childless, but saddled with Most of us can lead extremely happy profit LGBT dedicated to providing resourc- aspect of this organization is that there is a a hefty mortgage in a bad real-estate lives if we find work that is interesting or es and sponsoring events for those who really special program called the NAMI Ba- market. He had a very secure job working reasonably enjoyable – you don’t have to are challenged with mental health matters. sics. For six weeks, parents and relatives for a plodding organization whose lead- be “living the dream” at work in order to Located on Pennsylvania Ave and open of children and adolescents will be edu- ers took years to draft precautionary le- create a life you can love passionately. four days a week the center provides as- cated about obtaining the right diagnosis, gal documents, which provided little-to-no Let me tell you what eventually hap- how to manage challenging behaviors, and challenge for my client. pened to the lawyer. After he deeply ac- treatment options. There is also a family After a brief amount of coaching work cepted his current situation, he relaxed support group which meets weekly and ex- – assessing his skill set, listing types of and soon began to think creatively about tends a welcome to significant others. The activities he loved, considering a few pos- his current job. He learned how to let go National Alliance of Mental Illness, located sible career transitions, figuring out the of feeling frustrated about the plodding at 5210 York Rd., is a great starting point salary cut he could afford during the ca- pace (“hey, if it’s okay with my bosses to for those who are personally looking for reer transition – he told me calmly and move this slowly, why can’t it be okay with support as well as a place for their family confidently that he didn’t think he was me?”), and he found simple ways of struc- members within one organization. willing to give up his current salary and turing his work so it felt more pleasant to Taking care of our health concerns security for some unknown and for much him. He also made a mental note to revisit will often lead us to the root the symptom. less money. a career change after some of his current Sometimes there may be a true chemical On the one hand, we could judge him commitments ended. imbalance and in other cases the simple as being greedy or lacking courage. On We’ve all met passionate-yet-unhappy yet unbiased support of a therapist may the other hand, he told me several things people, right? So, pursue your passions, do the trick. Whatever your circumstance, that suggested otherwise. First, he told but do so gently. Don’t let them undermine remember to take care of the inside which me that he had elderly parents who were your happy life. t will hopefully make achieving the outside very dysfuncational and unhealthy; he Learn more at BaltimoreLifeCoach- look, easier! t said that he’d feel terrible if he couldn’t Gerry.com 22 t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD MaRCH 23, 2012 • baltimoreoutloud.com SPECIAL HEALTH ISSUE

removing the processed stuff that our body I am HIV-positive I’m much healthier than doesn’t know what to do with so it stores most people because I myself am what is Fit it as fat until it can figure it out. Then we label “A Slow Processor.” I never had to take for are no longer taking in harmful pesticides, Voice of a HIV cocktail in my life and I will continue to hormones and antibiotics that change stay by my faith base of Nichiren Daishonin Life our metabolism and make us sick. When Youth Buddhism and chant “Nam-myoho-renge- Joshua H. Buchbinder we decide to eat closer to the Earth, eat- Terrence Brower kyo” that I never have to. My immune system ing foods that are nutrient rich and whole is doing an excellent job of keeping the virus keeps us the way we were intended to be: in check and I have one of the best doctor’s healthy and vital! HIV Stops in the field of epidemiology looking out for Small Steps to If stress is a part of your daily routine me. Also, if I didn’t say nothing then who then we need to find a way to bring your with Me would? Mayo and Ben are known in their Big Change emotions down and calm your mind. I work respective communities. Mayo has status in with many busy professionals who have On March 8, 2012, at the Eubie Blake Center the Baltimore and Ballroom scene and the I find myself taking on way too many tasks very full lives: careers, bosses, dogs, mort- in Baltimore, Maryland the CDC, the City of HIV/AIDS prevention and outreach fields. at a time, literally overloading my plate with gages, ferrets, children, wives, husbands, Baltimore, the state of Maryland, and Better Ben is known in the Christian faith based responsibilities. Then I’m overwhelmed, boyfriends, girlfriends, deadlines, projects, World Advertising launched a new campaign community, and I myself am known in the stressed out, and don’t have time to eat, school…not to mention the bombardment called “Testing Makes Us Stronger.” The College Community and the Buddhist com- sleep or exercise. Can anyone relate to of stresses we get from technology: cell idea of this campaign is to encourage young munity. I use my spokes model status as a that? The U.S. is the biggest nation of phones, laptops, desktops, Skype, email, MSM (Men who have sex with men) of color platform to talk about how Nichiren Daisho- workaholics as well as the nation with the snail-mail, fluorescent lights, loud music, to get tested for HIV and that knowing your nin Buddhism has helped me to overcome biggest people. We are so bogged down car horns, texts, alarms, IMs, Facebook, results empowers you to make wise deci- so many of the obstacles with this virus and with work and life’s stresses that we don’t LinkedIn, Twitter… OMG! I’m getting sions in and out of the bedroom. in turn has given me a hindsight apprecia- have time to enjoy life, let alone a real stressed just going through the list. With that said myself, Mayo McClinton, tion for those said obstacles because they meal. Despite all the info- How can we reduce and Ben Gause are the currently HIV Stops made me stronger. So, if I had to go back mercials and their weight the cyber-clutter that with Me spokes models for Baltimore City. and do this again. I would do it at the drop of loss promises, it won’t throws off our natural On March 17, 2012, all three of us will be a dime. Also, I’m not seeking to be famous. happen over night. Real rhythm, keeps us up going to New York City to shoot our new pho- Who wants to be known as “The Boy with lasting change takes time, at night and wakes us tos for the “HIV stops with me” campaign. HIV?” Real talk, but I’m doing this so I can effort and commitment. in the morning? Start Personally, part of me excited to go on this increase dialogue in our respective commu- With all of my clients small! Take five minutes trip because I get to network with the other nity. In the past we have learned that silence I work on “Progress NOT – turn off your phone, HSWM spokes models from Virginia and equals death but noise equal life and aware- Perfection”! We take small close your computer New York but the other part of me is disap- ness on the issue. steps towards change and walk away. Find pointed because I made personal plans that When this ad first came out, I got a lot of not leaps and bounds. a quiet place and just now have to place on hold but in this article, phone calls from family in other states and If your nutrition is awful, breathe and be still. I will choose to focus on the former as op- friends in this state asking all sorts of ques- you haven’t exercised in This might be challeng- pose to the latter. Since, becoming a HSWM tions. I put their worries to rest and told them. 20 years and you hate the ing at first. In the begin- spokes model I have received nothing but I will be here until I’m 85 or older and that’s gym, how can you expect ning, five un-stimulating love from my community and even some op- a promise I’m going to work my hardest with to change that immedi- minutes can seem like a position from those in the community and out every fiber of my being to keep. In closing of ately? So pick a small obtainable goal, so century but those five minutes will do won- of the community. Many people have asked this article, I’m going to tell you to be on the that we can see real achievement and real ders for your mental health and wellbeing. me “Why did you feel the need to put your- lookout for the new pictures from us Spokes results. Try not to think about your To-Do List or self out there like that?” models and remember we are here to help Start with one thing we can change, and emails you haven’t responded to. Try to be I will be honest. I didn’t do it for a sympa- you and protect you. I’m Terrence Brower let’s keep it positive! Rather than choos- still, close your eyes and go to your favor- thy vote because I don’t need your sympa- and I’ve been HIV-positive for four years… ing something you won’t do, let’s choose ite place, maybe the woods or the beach. thy. In fact, the sad part is that even though and I’m still here and always will be. t something you WILL do, something that At any point in the day you can press re- you know is good for you and something fresh on your psyche and start your day all that you believe will make your life better! over again. This little bit of self-care will If you eat from the Standard American make you want more, and just as eating Diet (SAD Foods) of processed foods, right nurtures your body, this “Me-Time” sugary drinks and carbohydrate rich meals will help nurture your soul. then make the simple choice to add a veg- Exercise, although very important, is etable that you like to every meal you eat. just a part of the health equation (for crazy How often do you get to add something people like me it’s a bigger part). If you are you enjoy to your daily routine? And if renovating a house you need to make sure you’re anything like me then being told not that the foundation is solid before you re- to do something makes you resistant. Now model the kitchen and it’s the same with you get to do something during the day be- your body. Let’s make small steps towards cause you chose to do it; no one is telling big changes and lasting results! t you or forcing you. That’s pretty liberating! Joshua H. Buchbinder (jbuchbinder@ After we make one healthy choice it be- lifetimefitness.com) is a personal trainer at comes easier to make others! Maybe try Life Time Fitness (7220 Lee Deforest Drive, eating more natural or organic foods and Columbia, Maryland – 410-953-0022 x217). BALTIMORE OUTLOUD MaRCH 23, 2012 • baltimoreoutloud.com t 23 SP ECIal HEALTH ISSUE

A Conversation because of the greater estrogen exposure. Hepatitis A and B vaccines are spe- hard to convince the parents they see to with Dr. Eva If a woman doesn’t have times in her life cifically recommended for men who have get their children vaccinated against HPV. – continued from front page where her hormonal cycles stop, like when sex with men. “This is because several These parents have an idea that ‘my little she is pregnant or taking birth control pills, kinds of hepatitis can be passed through girl will never have sex until she marries men who have not had very many partners she is more likely to get breast or ovarian any kind of anal sex a young man who has and always use condoms, and they are re- cancer. Since lesbians on average have including both anal never had sex, and then ally not at increased risk.” So health risks fewer full term pregnancies, there is an intercourse and rim- they will only have sex for LGBT may be more avoidable than the impression that they may be at more risk ming. Many people with each other, forever.’ genetic risks of some other groups, which for these cancers, but it has never been have tried anal in- This is unrealistic to put are unrelated to behavior. For example, shown that it’s actually the case.” tercourse once or it mildly.” she says, “if you’re Jewish you have a She says that she is not sure that twice and didn’t like it “In terms of public greater risk of certain genetic diseas- there really are particular lesbian health enough to pursue it – health, to prevent a dis- es just from being Jewish, risks other than smoking and overweight, they are not really at ease, the entire population should be vac- and if you are African or or that lesbian health is worse than the increased risk. But anyone who has anal cinated. Infants are now routinely vaccinat- African American, you health of the general population. sex as a regular part of their sex life should ed against Hepatitis B, which can also be have greater risk of sick- On the other hand, “There have those vaccines,” she said. a sexually transmitted disease, but some- le cell disease. These may be some health Dr Eva also states that the majority how Hep B isn’t thought of as a sexual dis- risks are there because problems for gays, les- of gay and bisexual gay men are carriers ease”, she said. “I hope HPV vaccine will of genes you inherit, bians, and bi’s that are of HPV, the Human Papillomavirus. “HPV regardless of your be- related to not seeking causes genital warts, a really common havior. Being gay is not or not having access to problem. HPV is most famous for caus- Getting a handle on like that. Just being gay medical care, and when ing cervical cancer, but it also causes anal doesn’t put you at higher they do get care, not being cancers, especially in gay men. HPV also LGBT health is not risk of anything. The risks are a open with their medical care provid- causes cancers of the mouth and throat easy. “The data is fuzzy result of behavioral choices.” ers about who they are. The openness through oral sex. The HPV vaccine is now Health issues are differ- of the relationship between the health care recommended for both girls and boys start- because it’s so difficult ent for the different sub- provider and the patient is a factor in how ing at age eleven. I recommended it for groups of the LGBT com- well the patient’s care is tended to. If you boys for 2 reasons. First, all boys who will to get a random sample munity. Health issues for don’t feel you can be out with your health grow up to be men who have sex with men of any of the LGBT gay men are completely care provider, then you may experience a need protection because the virus is almost different from those of les- lesser level of care because your provider universal in this group. You don’t know groups. The groups bians, and risks for transmen and trans- may not understand your risks, and also which of your young men are going to grow women are different from both. because you just don’t know one another up to be gay, so to protect them we need that have been studied Getting a handle on LGBT health is as well as people.” to vaccinate all boys. Another reason for are not random samples not easy. “The data is fuzzy because it’s In other words, people who are not out vaccinating straight boys, besides prevent- so difficult to get a random sample of any to their medical providers about their sex- ing genital warts, is to protect their female of the population. of the LGBT groups. The groups that have ual orientation and practices are not going partners from cervical cancer. The number Usually they are what been studied are not random samples of to discuss medical problems of people vac- the population. Usually they are what is that are linked to an identity cinated never is called ‘convenience called ‘convenience samples’. For exam- that they have not disclosed. reaches 100%, ple, this could mean the researcher goes “Let’s say someone is and of those samples.’ somewhere where they can expect find into needle play, and they vaccinated, the many lesbians, like a women’s bar, to find have a bunch of holes in vaccination does people to study. Of course, the researcher their arm from their last ses- not always take. eventually end up as one of the vaccines isn’t going to find a random sample of les- sion, and some of them are In other words we give in to everyone in infancy, will just bians there. They are most likely all drink- getting infected. If their doc- if 100 women get rolled in with all the other shots and ers, most of them smoke, they tend to be tor already knows about this are vaccinated, there will be no question about the need overweight, and the lesbian fitness fanat- side of them, they are much maybe only 85 for it.” ics are definitely not going to be there.” more likely to be able to just will be protected. Dr. Eva advises that as people get old- “Still, some information is known. It pull up their sleeve and say Vaccinating all of er, they tend to lose fitness and flexibility. seems to be true that both lesbians and ‘what do you think about this, Doc?’ If their the potential male partners will decrease This is often associated with weight gain. gay men overall are more likely to smoke. doctor doesn’t know, since it’s obvious that women’s risk. As people get older they should “maintain Lesbians as a group also tend to be heavi- the piercings aren’t an accidental pattern, Baltimore OUTloud asked, “Do parents and try to improve on whatever level of fit- er than non lesbian women. It’s likely that they’re not going to show it. Even someone resist that vaccine, saying my little girl’s ness and flexibility they have. You really lesbians who smoke or are overweight who is open about their basic sexual orien- not going to need that?” have to be conscious about exercising and and not physically active have increased tation may not be open about unusual or “I have read that and have also heard just keeping yourself moving. It doesn’t risk for heart attacks and stroke, but there kinky behaviors.” it from a lot of doctors. I only did a limited have to be done at the gym. Do something haven’t been good studies that really prove Dr. Eva’s experience is that when pa- amount of pediatrics, and what I did was in that fits your life. It can make a real dif- that that’s the case,” she says. tients do tell their doctor about risky be- lower-income areas in Baltimore City. Par- ference to walk briskly half an hour every It has been thought that lesbians may haviors, “it is often only after a lengthy pe- ents in these areas were a little more down day or even every other day, do some ba- be at a higher risk of breast and ovar- riod of lying about it and being confronted to earth about what’s likely to happen in sic stretches most days, or take up yoga. ian cancer. Dr. Eva explained the reason- by the doctor with questions like ‘you keep their children’s lives – that is, that most will Flexibility gets lost with lack of activity, and ing behind this is that, “not having gone telling me you only have one partner but be having sex by their mid to late teens. I a lot of the discomfort that people have in through full-term pregnancies puts one at you keep coming here with these STDs, have heard from my colleagues who work their joints is related to lack of flexibility, greater risk for breast and ovarian cancer how does that add up?’” with more suburban practices that it is very not always to arthritis.” 24 t BALTIMORE OUTLOUD MaRCH 23, 2012 • baltimoreoutloud.com SP ECIal HEALTH ISSUE

Dr. Eva recommends certain health plete mastectomy should get mammo- screenings at intervals based on the find- grams on the same schedule as women.” Positive Health Choices ings of the U.S. Preventive Services Task When there is a family history of can- Force (USPSTF). The USPSTF is an inde- cer, screening for that type of cancer may for the Positive Women pendent panel of non-Federal experts in be recommended at a younger age. “If you prevention and evidence-based medicine are a woman with a mother or sister who By Tiffany V. Nickerson cial stigma of being someone who needed to and is composed of primary care provid- developed breast cancer at age fifty, the Every media outlet continuously pushes get- seek a therapist. ers such as internists, pediatricians, fam- recommendation is to start mammograms ting physically fit, but what about our mental However, the day came when I realized, ily physicians, gynecologists/obstetricians, ten years before the age at which she de- health? How do we maintain, encourage, and if I did not get help I would become over- nurses, and health behavior specialists. veloped breast cancer so you would start practice a healthy mental lifestyle, in a society whelmed by my emotions and feelings. Af- “As people get older there are cancer at age 40. Similarly, if you have a fam- where being a lesbian, although more com- ter a little research, I found the right mental screenings that should start at specific ily history of a first-degree relative (which mon today, can still have a significant effect health professional to help me. It has been ages,” Dr. Eva explained. “For example, means a parent or sibling) who was diag- on our mental health? my experience that the right mental health colon cancer screening should start at age nosed with colon cancer at age at 45 you Many of us started our journey of sexu- professional can help you process your feel- fifty, and earlier if you have a history of co- should get your first screening for al identity discovery the same way: alone, ings, accept and move past previous hurts lon cancer in your family. How often colon cancer at age scared, confused and most important uncer- and disappointments, or help provide you colon cancer screen- ing is 35.” tain of what tomorrow would hold. My partner with some tools to find mental and emotional repeated depends o n Baltimore OUT- and I created Positive Women Making Posi- balance. Acquiring professional assistance is what is found – if loud wanted to know tive Choices (PWMPC) to help other lesbian beneficial as well as adopting healthy coping it’s normal, it’s re- if there are disad- woman and families like us cope with the so- mechanisms. peated every ten vantages to ear- cial stigma, prejudice, discrimination and iso- Coping mechanisms help us address years. A recent rec- lier screening lation that come with being a lesbian woman stressors which are a set of practiced and ommendation is to and if breast in America. learned behavioral tools that help us respond stop screening when biopsies posed PWMPC is a non-profit lesbian-based to unhealthy situations in a healthy manner. the life expectancy is less t h a n any danger. “The prob- organization that provides socially structured Various coping mechanisms are to recognize ten years.” lem with breast biopsies events, informational seminars based in the stressors or trigger points, meditation, as “There is a lot of discussion about is that they cause scar- group settings, holistic sharing with therapeu- well as self-encouragement. when women should start mammograms, ring. Every place a biopsy tic benefits, and group charitable volunteer In giving back to others, through volunteer but everybody agrees that they should was done there will be a activities for women, couples, and same sex work and community outreach, I have gained start at the latest by age 50 and then get scar, which interferes with fu- families. I have encountered many lesbian such a sense of purpose and self-worth. This one every one to two years. Mammo- ture mammograms and makes women looking for positive influences to help is something that I could not achieve from grams should continue until life expec- it harder to see abnormalities,” she said. escape the harsh reality that their old way of other avenues of dealing with mental pain tancy is less than ten years, so perhaps Further, she explained, “Younger life does not fulfill them anymore. that were self-destructive. Sometimes just until the mid seventies in healthy women”, women have denser breasts, which Rejection, shame and guilt are common paying someone a compliment can make she explained. makes their mammograms harder to read feelings some lesbians experience because their day. Even a ‘thank you’ to your partner “For transpeople, there is no official and makes them more likely to be referred of their sexuality. This can frequently result in for something that you normally don’t thank guideline, but most doctors involved with for biopsies. Women have a normal lumpi- our self-identity and self-worth taking a bru- them for can make them feel appreciated. transgender care recommend that trans- ness to their breasts that comes with hor- tal beating. In my experience, and through You successively feel better for making them women begin mammograms after they mone cycling. Estrogen stimulates the talking with other lesbians, I believe it is a feel better, and it can be a wonderful thing for have taken estrogen for five years, then breasts, the glands are enlarged, the fair conclusion that being a lesbian is some- your self-worth. get screened on the same schedule as breasts may feel lumpy, and that also times a very lonely road that we all too often Fellowship with positive lesbians has other women. For example, a transwom- makes the mammogram harder to read travel alone. This loneliness can lead to our also, in my experience, made me stronger as an who started estrogen at age 25 would in younger women. This is why some ex- own internalized homophobia, fear of rejec- an individual, a mother, a professional, and get her first mammogram at age 40 to 50, perts feel that mammograms should start tion and abandonment by our family, friends, as a life partner. Sometimes just sharing my but a transwoman who started estrogen at fifty unless the woman has a family his- and colleagues. Any combination of these daily experiences and life lessons with other at age 50 would start mammograms after tory of breast cancer or an abnormality on feelings can cloud our judgment and percep- positive women has brightened my day, and age 55. Transmen who have not had com- the breast exam.” t tion, resulting in making dangerous unhealthy listening to their life lessons has added to my choices like being a part of dysfunctional re- mental wellbeing. lationships, all in an effort to feel loved and Those who are new to this journey have validated. so many questions that they need answered, LGBT Weddings & Ceremonies These feeling and experiences if left un- and one of the best ways to get answers is to tended and unresolved can lead to depres- talk with other lesbians. My hope with an or- Full Service Event Coordinator sion, eating disorders, drug abuse, inappro- ganization like PWMPC is that you enter into priate sexual behavior and suicide. In other an open relationship with a group of different words, a state of mental and emotional health types of women and that we impact each oth- CaTerinG that is not safe. er in open and affirming ways. I can relate to these feelings, because Some relationships will only last a minute, there was a time in my life when I neglect- and others hopefully a lifetime. I trust that the FLoWers ed my mental well being. This was because women whom we encounter through this ves- I was not ready to admit that I was in need sel called Positive Women Making Positive Choices (PWMPC) are able to give as much MusiC of support when it came to dealing with what t was happening inside of me. I thought that I as they receive. was strong enough to fix the things going on For more info, email pwmpc2011@gmail. 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By Lynda Dee is fertile ground for litigation in contested By Woody Derricks While I believe that the market will end As we get older, we often trade places family scenarios. Wow! What a welcome change of pace the the year in positive territory, I fear that we with our parents and our roles are re- It is relatively simple to avoid adversar- past three months have been for the stock may run into a market pullback at some versed. They begin to need us to care for ial situations or costly emergency Guard- market. The S&P 500 is up over 20% dur- point during the year. Of course my crystal them. Hopefully, we will be able help them ianship proceedings by ensuring that your ing that time frame and up nearly 9% for ball isn’t clear enough to know if/when this through their golden years just as they parents complete POAs designating an the year. This is certainly making it easier will happen, but there are a few factors that helped us through our formative years. agent to act on their behalf in general fi- for investors to open their monthly state- support my belief. An important part of this care is ensur- nancial matters and other necessary docu- ments. The problem we face, however, The Dow Theory – Most of us are fa- ing that their final wishes and the legal ments like Wills and Advance Directives is whether we should continue to ride the miliar with the Dow Jones Industrial Aver- documents necessary to carry out those for Health Care while they are still com- wave or to take some profits off the table. age as it is widely quoted throughout the wishes are in place. A number of docu- petent. Most nursing homes also require news. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ments are necessary to ensure this. None an executed POA before they will accept consists of thirty stocks that together are is more important than a Power of Attorney your parents. If your parents are currently believed to be representative of the market (POA). Without a POA, you will not be able mentally incompetent, a Guardianship pro- as a whole. to provide the care or make the decisions ceeding may be required before your par- by at least two witnesses who must indi- The Dow Jones Transportation Av- necessary to aid you parents in financial ents will be accepted by a nursing home. cate that the person signing the document erage is another Dow index. This index and other legal decisions. Without a POA, This is especially true in situations where appears to be of sound mind. This is also consists of twenty transportation stocks it will be necessary to institute a Guardian- family members cannot agree on the care true of Wills and Advance Directives for (mostly trucking, rail, and airline stocks) ship proceeding if your parents become to be provided or the nursing home se- Health Care. Unlike Wills and Advance Di- that together are believed to represent the mentally incompetent. lected. This scenario can be avoided with rectives, POAs must now also be notarized performance of the transportation industry. What you could have accomplished the execution of what is called a Durable in Maryland. When presenting the POA, One of the tenants of the Dow Theory with a POA that would have cost in the POAs. Durable POAs contain specific stat- the agent designated to act on the signor states that the Dow Jones Industrial Aver- maximum range of $150 will now cost over utory language ensuring that the desig- behalf must also provide a short notarized age and Dow Jones Transportation Aver- $1,500 to obtain via a Guardianship pro- nated agent will be able to continue to act document that indicates that they are cur- age should follow each other. If the two ceeding. You will be required to pay your on behalf of a signor who later becomes rently authorized to act on behalf of the si- diverge, there is the potential for the mar- attorney’s fees plus filing disabled or mentally inca- gnor and that their authority has not been ket to shift direction. Over the past month, fees and costs as well as pacitated. revoked. The agent must also now main- the performance of the Dow Jones Trans- an attorney’s fee to the POAs terminate tain records of transactions and receipts. portation Average started to flatten, then it lawyer appointed by on the death of the si- Although the new law provides that turned negative. If this tenant of the Dow the court to represent gnor and do not take previous powers of attorney that do no Theory holds true, then it could mean that the interests of your the place of a Will that conform to the new statutory language are the Dow Jones Industrial Average could go incapacitated par- controls once a person still valid, acceptance of a non-conforming down as well. ent. You may also en- is deceased. End of POA that does not include the model statu- Following the herd – Unfortunately we counter resistance from life decisions about ex- tory language may not be accepted by a tend to act in the opposite manner that we other family members traordinary measures bank or other financial institution. Thus, it should when it comes to investing. When about just who should to be or not to is probably wise to replace your existing the market is down and struggling, we get be the Guardian and be undertaken POA with a new POA that contains the spe- nervous and want to get out of the mar- find yourself in an to keep one cific language now required by statute to ket and away from the volatility. When the adversarial situ- alive and the ensure mandatory acceptance of the POA market is doing well, we get excited and ation involving administration by banks or other financial institutions pre- want to add more money. What we tend protracted litiga- of artificial nutri- scribed by the new law. to do is sell “low” and buy “high”; the exact tion. All this can tion and hydration via None of us like to think about the ter- opposite of how we should invest. be avoided with tube feeding and intrusive procedures rible things that may happen to our parents The Chicago Board of Exchange Volatil- proper planning while your parents are still are also not controlled by a POA. Advance or the family strife that may ensue as a re- ity Index (also know as the Vix) shows the mentally capable of making their own deci- Directives for Health Care Decisions are sult, but these sorts of things happen every mood of investors. A value of 20 is con- sions and legally competent to execute the necessary to ensure compliance with one’s day. It is very wise to plan for all scenarios sidered the norm. Anything above that val- documents necessary to carry out those end of life wishes. so as to avoid unnecessary legal issues ue and investors are considered nervous. wishes. POAs are relatively simple documents at a time whenour lives are complicated Anything below, and investors are consid- In order for any legal document to be to prepare. In Maryland POAs became a enough with unfortunate decisions about ered calm. enforceable, a person must be of sound bit more complicated on October 1, 2010 providing health care and living arrange- Recently the Vix hit 16.10. That’s a mind and not be under duress or undue in- when the Maryland legislature enacted ments for our elderly parents. It is always level of comfort that hasn’t been seen since fluence when signing. 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