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May 3, 2012 | Vol. 3, No. 13 Advocates lobby Wis. Dems on What marriage will her By Louis Weisberg So far, the LGBT caucus Staff writer is meeting with success. The Activists are moving for- state’s 2nd, 5th, 6th, and 7th majesty ward a resolution to include congressional district con- support for full marriage ventions have approved the equality in the 2012 platform resolution. In the 2nd Con- of the Democratic Party of gressional District, which Wisconsin. includes Madison, the resolu- say? Members of the Demo- tion received the most votes cratic Party of Wisconsin’s of any of the 13 under con- LGBT Caucus are attend- sideration. ing conventions in the state’s Although current efforts congressional districts and are focused on congressional asking attendees to vote for district conventions, mem- the resolution. Each of the bers of the caucus have been state’s eight districts will then working on the effort since send 10 resolutions to the the end of last year’s party party’s state convention in convention in , Appleton on June 8-9, where said Erik Paulson, caucus sec- the resolutions will be con- retary and treasurer. In the sidered for inclusion in the months that followed, they’ve platform. introduced the resolution at the party’s county conven- tions, from where recom- mendations are forwarded up the chain to the congres- PHOTO: AP/Dominic Lipinski This sional district level. “I think it is the morally issue right thing to do,” Paulson inside and online at said of the resolution. “This Activists hope Queen’s Speech wisconsingazette.com should be what Democrats stand for. Whether or not it’s News the right thing for the nation- will royally boost marriage WiGWAG ����������������������2 al platform to do, … I think Regional Gaze ���������������6 it’s time that the Wisconsin Community Briefs ��������9 By Lisa Neff marriage equality when she delivers queen’s role is to read out the speech Democratic Party includes Staff writer the Queen’s Speech on May 9. she is given and undertake the formal Editorial ����������������������� 14 this.” National Gaze ������������ 16 Gay marriage in the United King- The speech, the most colorful of ceremonial duties,” says James Asser, The resolution reads: dom won’t automatically follow a Parliament’s ceremonies, opens the co-chair of LGBT Labour, a partisan “WHEREAS, Section 13 of royal pronouncement and a wave of new session. group similar to the Stonewall Demo- Features Article XIII of the Wiscon- a white-gloved hand, but activists are “The Queen’s Speech is drafted crats and Log Cabin Republicans in WiGOUT! ������������������ 20 sin Constitution denies equal Theater ������������������������ 23 hopeful they’ll hear Elizabeth II call for by the government of the day. The QUEEN page 12 Music ���������������������������� 26 PLANK page 11 On the Town �������������� 27 fair wisconsin announces endorsements page 8 2 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | May 3, 2012 LGBT news with a twist WiGWAG By Lisa Neff & Louis Weisberg

fighting over a space in front “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy. rebate for premium placement FREE IN SALT of a store in Haikou City that Milk, who was a Navy officer in on shelves. A federal judge has LAKE CITY, was owned by the 42-year-old the 1950s, was shot to death on rejected the case without a trial, FUNDRAISER victim. Nov. 27, 1978, while serving as a finding that Mayer failed to sup- IN SAN FRAN San Francisco supervisor. port its claims. A federal judge has CABLES CROSSED found in favor of the state of TV watchers occasionally hear, TOO SEXY FOR Floatilla of Utah, which tightened its anti- “We interrupt this program with YOUTUBE sequins prostitution law by expanding breaking news.” WigWag doesn’t YouTube added an explicit con- In September, a bevy of drag the definition of “sex act” in think anyone has ever heard, tent warning to gay presidential queens will headline a Royal the statute and thus criminal- “We interrupt this news with candidate Fred Karger’s “Sexy Caribbean cruise. The “ PHOTO: GLAAD izing masturbation for a fee. Bet gay porn.” But that’s what hap- Frisbee” campaign ad. The Repub- Queens on the High Seas” cruise Chaz Bono and you thought that already was a pened on April 20 in Ontario, lican debuted the ad in mid-April will feature disco parties and crime in Utah. Law enforcement Canada, where station CHCH in California. It’s a beach-themed Broadway-inspired shows. Of CHER HONORS CHAZ sought the change because hook- aired 3 minutes of “hardcore” spot with a sunny same-sex kiss- course, the cruise’s main event AT GLAAD AWARDS ers were using a loophole in the gay porn at the end of its morn- ing end that is as tame as anything will be a three-part Miss High Cher honored son Chaz Bono law to ID undercover detectives ing newscast. The station said in “Beach Blanket Bingo.” Tamer. Seas 2012 Pageant. in mid-April at the second of – cops couldn’t arrest someone a cable company inserted the So why the disclaimer? GLAAD’s three media awards for offering masturbation as a wrong programming after repair- Cool ceremonies. At the celebration in service but they could not accept ing cut cable lines. CONDOM-MAKER shades Los Angeles, Bono, 43, received an the offer either. Now activists COMBAT Ray-Ban, the iconic eyewear outstanding documentary prize are saying it’s a good thing the The U.S.S. Milk? Mayer Laboratories and designer, has introduced an online and the Stephen F. Kolzak Award Masturbation-A-Thon fundraiser Congressman Bob Filner, a San Church & Dwight typically work ad featuring a tony-looking gay for his activism. takes place in San Francisco not Diego Democrat, wants the Navy in Latex as the makers of Kimono couple holding hands. The ad U.S. Rep. Mary Bono Mack and Salt Lake City. to name a ship after slain San and Trojan condoms, but over is part of the company’s 75th Cher – wearing a super-size Francisco gay rights activist Har- the last three years the compa- anniversary campaign, called Afro wig – presented the Kolzak Deadly squeeze vey Milk. In a letter to Defense nies also have produced 15 mil- “Never Hide.” The company award. “I’m here because Chaz A Chinese man reportedly Secretary Leon Panetta and Navy lion pages of paper documents issued a press release saying, “The has the most courage of almost died last week after a woman Secretary Ray Mabus, Filner says in their federal fight over retail most fashionable thing to be is anyone I know,” Cher said. Bono, squeezed his testicles until he naming a ship after Milk would shelf space. Mayer accused C&D yourself.” Aww. accepting, said, “This truly means collapsed during a fight over a promote equality in the military of violating anti-trust laws by so much to me.” parking space. The two were after the recent repeal of the offering retailers a wholesale WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | May 3, 2012 3

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www.mandelgroup.com 4 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | May 3, 2012 GSAFE honors youth activists By Louis Weisberg youth in schools,” Juchem Although 25 members is a she says. Staff writer says. small number compared with She transferred to Logan While stories about bul- Every year, GSAFE pro- the school’s 1,200 students, after attending a school lying dominate the media, a vides $1,000 scholarships Lee said there’s “definitely where, “I had a community growing number of students to four graduating Wiscon- been a positive change.” But of students and families that in Wisconsin are succeed- sin seniors who have helped there’s still much work to be were extremely open.” Some ing at making things better make their schools more done, he adds. of her classmates also had for LGBT students in their welcoming. This year’s awards Last year when the GSA same-sex parents. schools. will be presented at a dinner scheduled a bonfire at a “It was kind of scary” Students have formed on May 12 at the Monona member’s home, “our advi- when she transferred to a about 140 gay/straight alli- Terrace in Madison. sors got a phone call and a public school, Noll says. At ances in Wisconsin’s middle Scholarship winner Tou bunch of students threatened first, she was careful about and high schools. These GSAs Fong Lee says the climate for that they were going to harm disclosing her parentage. regularly engage in school- LGBT students at Sheboy- us,” Lee says. As a result, the “I wasn’t advertising it,” wide campaigns to educate gan High School has changed club moved the event to a she says. “It was a whole new their peers and teachers dramatically during his four secret location. world, and I was hesitant.” about LGBT issues, accord- years there. In contrast to Lee’s rocky But in time Noll devel- ing to Brian Juchems, direc- He “took a big risk,” Lee experience in Sheboygan, oped an instinct for identify- tor of programs for the Gay says, in joining the school’s Maia Noll, another 2012 ing open-minded people, she Straight Alliance for Safe GSA during his freshman scholarship winner, says she’s says. Schools in Madison, more year. never experienced conflict During the April 2012 Day commonly known as GSAFE. “That first year was scary. at Logan High School in of Silence, Noll was encour- Although Juchems says I was called names, and when Onalaska, a community near aged by how many students there’s still a long way to we made posters (for GSA La Crosse. Noll was raised by chose to participate, wearing go before every district has events), people would van- two moms. colored duct tape to show a club, the current number dalize them. I thought I was “I’ve been super-lucky,” solidarity with LGBT youth. is a vast increase over the alone. I didn’t feel that I had she says. “At my school, peo- is an annual dozen GSAs that existed in any friends or teachers I ple aren’t getting physically event during which students the state 16 years ago. could trust.” or verbally harassed publicly.” at schools all over the nation Photo: Courtesy “This work by students, When Lee joined, the GSA Noll has been part of her either don’t speak or limit Tuo Fong Lee combined with educators had only five members. In school’s GSA since it was their speech in order to sym- “It’s hard to hear about it, level of work they were and administrators who are four years’ time, however, founded three years ago. bolically illustrate the silenc- but I feel a sense of pride … doing in places where you willing to take a stand for that number has increased Logan has about 1,000 stu- ing effect of anti-LGBT bully- to be involved in a commu- wouldn’t expect activism to safety, is having a significant five-fold, thanks in part to his dents, and the GSA’s mem- ing and harassment. nity that’s so open and mov- happen, and that they were impact on the lives of LGBT leadership and courage. bership numbers about 20, Noll feels part of her mis- ing toward a better future,” doing it as students of color sion is to try bridging dif- she says. in predominantly white areas ferences with people by lis- Juchems says Noll and Tou of the state,” Juchem says. tening to them rather than Fong both exemplify how Also being honored at shunning them. students who take a leader- the awards dinner on May “I don’t expect everyone ship role can create posi- 12 are Daniel Bomberg of to have the same viewpoint tive environments at their High TRADE IN SALE! as me,” she says. “I try to schools for everyone. School and Allie Eykhold of present myself as someone “What really stood out Madison West High School. who is open to questions. about these two was the I don’t want to argue. I’m not going to tell anyone that they’re wrong. I would like to On the calendar be well-versed in other peo- The Gay Straight Alliance for Safe Schools presents its ple’s thoughts. It’s the only 16th annual Celebration of Leadership Youth Scholarship way to grow as a human.” & Awards Dinner on May 12 at the Monona Terrace in Noll says it saddens her to Madison. There’s a social hour beginning at 5 p.m. and the hear about the struggles and dinner and program are at 6:15 p.m. For information, call persecution so many young 608-661-4141. LGBT people face.

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By Jamakaya continue her activism. fullest.” Contributing writer ‘It’s not about “I believe that I have a “Sometimes I think the The story went viral: spiritual responsibility. Just real disabilities in life are not Was Geri Jewell, the actress, overcoming as I have hopefully created what we commonly perceive stand-up comic, and the disability, sensitivity and understanding them to be,” she said. “The disability activist going to be about people with disabilities, real disabilities are prejudice, featured on “Dancing With but instead I would like to do the same hatred, abuse, deception, the Stars?” for the GLBT movement. It’s greed, despair. Those are the It turns out that it was learning to part of who I am – not all of real disabilities that face all Jewell’s own wacky and me, but part of me.” humankind. They threaten all inspired idea. Her “Dancing accept it so Jewell said the greatest of us.” with the Stars” gambit says a thing about stand-up comedy “A healthy sense of humor lot about the determination, you can live is “the response of the audi- helps all of us to live our lives humility and humor of Jewell, life to the ence, the smiles and laughter. with greater ease because life who will make an appear- The biggest high is realizing is painful.” ance at IndependenceFirst’s fullest.’ that you have brought joy to When told that she could annual Power Dinner May 23 people. The outcome, rather have another career as a phi- at Potawatomi Bingo Casino than the process of perform- losopher, Jewell cracked up. in Milwaukee. Independence- ing, is the real reward for “Oh yeah, like I don’t have First is a Milwaukee-based “Alcatraz.” me.” enough on my plate!” non-profit organization that Jewell published her auto- When acting in TV and She said that in her public assists people with disabili- biography last year. The title, films, the opposite is true, speaking, “I try to give back ties to live independently and “I’m Walking as Straight As I she said. “With movies or TV, the inspiration that’s been achieve their life goals. Can,” is a wry comment on you don’t get that immediate given to me in a million and “I created a Facebook page her disability and her sexual response from a live audi- one ways.” called ‘Geri Jewell on Dancing orientation. ence. But I really enjoy the “I hope by the time this With the Stars,’” Jewell said. The book includes moving process. Whether it’s drama article comes out I’m danc- “And then a week later I testimony about the chal- or comedy, I love developing ing a little, or at least making woke up and I couldn’t walk lenges of living with CP, which a character and bringing her progress in that direction,” to life. I have more fun act- Jewell said, still thinking about and I thought, ‘OK, what is is characterized by involun- Photo: Filmous.com the message here?’” tary movements and per- ing than I do going on stage “Dancing With the Stars.” Out comic-actress Geri Jewell is the keynote Her health, complicated by ceptual difficulties (in Jewell’s being me.” Then, as if it just dawned speaker at the 2012 IndependenceFirst Power the effects of cerebral palsy, case, substantial hearing loss). Jewell said that opportu- on her: “I’ve got a lot of Dinner on May 23 at Potawatomi Bingo Casino. took a turn for the worse in The autobiography also nities for actors with dis- work to do! I gotta go!” For more, go to www.independencefirst.org/donate.html. early April. Yet she laughed at includes anecdotes about abilities are improving, “But the irony of her setback and actors such as Carol Burnett, we are probably the largest expressed renewed determi- Patty Duke and Liza Min- minority group in any indus- nation. nelli and lots of rollicking try with the lowest number “Can I do ‘Dancing With humor. The stories about her of people employed.” the Stars’? I don’t know. But I dad’s reaction to her find- There is now a well-orga- look at it this way: Did people ing condoms in her parents’ nized group that lobbies the think I’d succeed in stand-up bedroom and the earthquake studios and networks to hire comedy? Did people think that struck on her wedding people with disabilities both I’d ever star in a hit sitcom? night (she was married to a before and behind the cam- The odds were against me. man for 12 years) are hilari- era. Jewell thinks the merger There’s no guarantee you can ous. of two entertainment unions, do anything. The important Jewell came out as a les- the Screen Actors Guild and thing is to put out the effort. bian in her book and said of the American Federation of The important thing is to the reaction: “It has been 99 Television and Radio Artists, tr y.” percent positive. There were will concentrate that effort Jewell grabbed Holly- a few people who deleted and enable more entertain- wood’s attention by bluffing me as a friend on Facebook ers to obtain health insur- her way onto a telethon for but, oh, well. It’s the truth. If I ance, a growing concern for cerebral palsy in 1979. She wasn’t going to tell the truth, all working people, especially performed stand-up comedy why write a book?” those with disabilities. at the fabled Comedy Store “It had always been an The subtitle of Jewell’s and became the first actor open secret. I had a large gay book is “Transcending Dis- with a disability to star in a following and all my friends ability in Hollywood and network sitcom. She played knew. It was just a matter Beyond.” That is often the Cousin Geri on “The Facts of me maturing and evolving theme she addresses in her of Life” for four seasons. to the point of embracing all second career as a moti- Later, she played the much of me.” vational speaker. She writes put-upon Jewell on HBO’s Jewell was involved in the that “it is not about over- “Deadwood.” “NOH8” campaign in sup- coming the disability, but Most recently, she port of marriage equality in instead learning to accept appeared on the FOX series California and promises to it so you can live life to the

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carlisle will en on Earth,” yielded three and she continues to tour headline pride- Top 10 singles, including “I internationally. fest Get Weak,” “Circle in the Carlisle became a gay Belinda Carlisle will head- Sand,” and “Heaven Is a Place rights supporter after her line the opening night of on Earth,” which climbed to son James Duke Mason came PrideFest Milwaukee 2012 Billboard’s No. 1 position. out to her at the age of 15. Photo: Facebook with an 8 p.m. performance Her 1989 album “Runaway Mason is the grandson of Brigg McDonald-Lee on June 8. Horses” featured the popular the late British actor James and Stephany Lee. Carlisle rose to fame as songs “Leave a Light On” Mason. a vocalist with the pop rock and “Summer Rain.” Other “My son is gay, and I want at the mat with the U.S. team band The Go-Go’s. After the albums have included “Live the best for him,” Carlisle bound for the 2012 summer breakup of the initial Go-Go’s Your Life Be Free,” “Real” told The Advocate after games in London. in 1985, Carlisle launched a and “A Woman and a Man.” appearing in a public service On April 23, Lee and successful solo career. Her Carlisle’s seventh album announcement for marriage McDonald were wed in a PHOTO: Pridefest second album, 1987’s “Heav- “Voila” was released in 2007 equality in 2010. five-minute ceremony that “I don’t understand why included McDonald’s two gay marriage is such a divisive children. McDonald wore a issue in the first place,” she dress and sweater, Lee wore told the magazine. blue jeans and a striped shirt. Mason, 19, is a vocal advo- The family lives in Colora- cate for equality. He par- do Springs, Colo., where gay ticipated in a roundtable dis- marriage is not recognized. cussion of LGBT youth on “Dr. Phil,” has written about May Day LGBT issues for The Huffing- Solidarity ton Post and did a video for March held in the It Gets Better campaign. Milwaukee Carlisle joins a growing list A May Day Solidarity of entertainers set to appear March took place on April at PrideFest, which is sched- 29 in Milwaukee, with dem- uled for June 8-10 at the onstrators walking from Summerfest Grounds. Voces De La Frontera at Fifth The annual event is the Street and Washington to nation’s largest LGBT music Veterans Park for a rally that festival. included keynote speeches Taylor Dayne will headline by U.S. Reps. Gwen Moore, the Saturday night line-up on D-Milwaukee, and Luis Guti- June 9. Best known for her errez, D-Chicago. dance music, the pop singer/ Equality Wisconsin songwriter had a string of encouraged the LGBT com- hits in the late 1980s and munity to participate. “Voces early 1990s. This year will De La Frontera has always mark Dayne’s second appear- stood by Equality Wisconsin, ance at PrideFest. and let’s make sure we stand GOD-DES & SHE are the by them,” said Jason Burns, PrideFest headliners on June EW’s executive director. 10. The duo, who are based in Billboard award winners Madison, have been featured Kinto Sol headlined the event, on “The L Word.” Their song held in concert with May Day “Love You Better” reached Solidarity actions calling for the No. 1 spot on LOGO. immigrant and worker rights. For more about PrideFest The marchers demanded Milwaukee 2012, go to www. a stop to the separation of pridefest.com. families by deportations, good jobs and restoration of Lesbian driver’s licenses and in-state wrestler tuition for immigrants. They qualifies for also opposed cuts to Badger- Olympics, Care and public education Your health is our mission in life. Of all the work we do, 99% provides marries in Iowa and defended voter rights. Two days after qualifying essential, high-quality, affordable health care services––from cancer for the U.S. Olympic wres- Eau Claire and other health screenings to preventive health exams and HIV/STD tling team, Stephany Lee mar- adopts benefits testing. Learn more at plannedparenthood.org/Wisconsin. ried girlfriend Brigg McDon- Joining a growing list of ald in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Wisconsin cities, Eau Claire On April 21, Lee defeated voted on April 24 to extend Ali Bernard to secure a place family health insurance plans WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | May 3, 2012 7 to the same-sex partners of ter on Halsted cited prob- Police are looking into the Ill. actvists city workers. lems with the language of incident, but Unger could not lobby for Council members voted the ordinance before the city describe the men and no wit- marriage 10-1 for the resolution, which council. nesses have come forward. equality is expected to take effect on “The proposed ordinance “I don’t know why people LGBT civil rights activ- July 1. In order to be eligible that was introduced in March like that go out to do that to ists lobbied in Springfield on for the benefits, an individual removed all major enforce- people, to single someone April 25 for marriage equality must be registered with the ment and accountabil- out and attack them for no and other bills on the state county as the domestic part- ity components that we had reason,” Unger told the Sun agenda. ner of a city employee, live in previously discussed were Times. Equality Illinois announced the same household as the essential to include,” said EI The Normal assistant a full day of meetings with employee and be over 18 CEO Bernard Cherkasov. police chief said Unger did representatives, senators and years of age. The language originally not tell investigating officers executive officers from both Life insurance and den- agreed upon by the LGBT that he thought anti-gay bias parties. PHOTO: facebook tal plan coverage were not coalition included a definition was a factor in the attack. Activists pushed for pas- Jennifer Tyrrell and her son Jason included in the resolution. of in police sage of the Religious Free- Councilman Andrew policy. It also prevented the dom and Marriage Fairness Ohio Boy Scout group and Boy Scouts of America says Werthmann proposed the police department from dis- Manslaughter Act, as well as support for their parents are protesting the organization does not resolution, calling it an issue closing transgender status to conviction in adding gender identity, mili- after a woman who led the grant membership to indi- of fairness. He told the Lead- other detainees for safety student death tary status and immigration pack said her membership viduals who are openly gay. er-Telegram that the policy purposes, and it required A Black Hawk County jury status to protected classes was revoked because she is would probably affect fewer police to provide officer convicted a man of voluntary in the state hate crimes law. a lesbian. – from Wig, AP reports than a dozen city workers. training on the treatment manslaughter in the beating Another crucial bill would WTOV-TV reported the “With all these things of transgender individuals, death of a college student in require all Illinois schools Tiger Cubs group recently there’s a growing move- according to Equality Illinois. Waterloo, Iowa. to develop new measures protested outside the church ment,” he said. The Waterloo-Cedar against bullying. where they held scout meet- Over the past year, Apple- Illinois State Falls Courier said the jury Illinois Comptroller Judy ings in the Ohio River town FIND ton, Racine and Manitowoc gay student returned the verdict on Baar Topinka, a longtime sup- of Bridgeport. have adopted similar policies. attacked April 20 in the case against porter, welcomed the activ- Jennifer Tyrrell said she US Janesville City Council voted A gay student at Illinois 20-year-old Paris Anding. He ists at the Capitol. had been a den leader for to extend up to three days State University in Blooming- was charged in the August Springfield Ald. Cory Jobe about a year. 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Regional5 GAzE bullying Bullied gay Iowa teen commits suicide hotline under consideration From AP computer he used. my brother. I tried to stick the hallways after someone has no plans to change its for Iowa The mother of a gay Iowa Kenneth, who attended up for him a couple of times, complained that boys were policies, but that it is still Following the suicide of high school freshman who South O’Brien High School but I guess it wasn’t enough,” yelling slurs at Kenneth, and examining the circumstances a 14-year-old northwest killed himself said she knew in nearby Paullina, came out she said. the school addressed the surrounding Kenneth’s death Iowa boy who was bul- her son was being harassed about a month ago to family Dan Moore, the super- issue of bullying at an assem- and will explore ways of lied after acknowledging to but that she and the rest of and friends, and he quickly intendent of the South bly. But the teen’s mother better impressing upon stu- others that he was gay, the family didn’t realize the became the target of threat- O’Brien Community School and sister said they don’t dents that bullying is unac- Iowa officials are consider- extent of the bullying. ening cellphone calls, voice- District, said administrators think administrators did ceptable. ing a bullying hotline. Jeannie Chambers, of mails and online comments, knew of only one incident enough to protect him. Kenneth’s mother said The Des Moines Regis- Primghar, said her son, Ken- his mother said. regarding Kenneth and that Chambers said the school it’s up to the authorities to ter reported that at least neth Weishuhn Jr., dismissed His sister Kayla Weishuhn, he believes they dealt with never reached out to her decide whether to press two lawmakers are check- her concerns over the bul- a sophomore at the school, it well. about the harassment her charges. She just wants the ing into whether a hotline lying and hid his pain behind said her brother’s life took a “I feel the school did son was facing, although she bullying to stop. can be set up before the a smile. marked turn for the worse address the issue that they said she also didn’t contact “I just hope that they see legislative session ends. “When I talked to him, after he came out. were aware of when it came the school at her son’s urg- what they took from us and Rep. Mary Mascher, he blew it off like it wasn’t a “He was pretty popular, to their attention,” Moore ing. She said her son told her I really hope that it touch- D-Iowa City, says she’s big deal,” Chambers told the he had a lot of friends, but said. “Obviously, we had no the harassment died down es their heart for them to been thinking about “how Sioux City Journal. once they found out he was idea that we’d have an end when the bullies turned their never, ever want to bully isolating it is for kids who Kenneth, 14, died April 15 gay a lot of them turned on result like this, or what was attention to a pregnant girl, somebody again,” she said. are bullied and are scared.” of what the O’Brien County him,” she told Sioux City going on outside of here.” and he feared it would get “If that’s the one thing that Mascher and Rep. Sheriff’s Office described television station KCAU. He said administra- worse again if she inter- comes out of this, that would Beth Wessel-Kroeschell, only as a “self-inflicted inju- Kayla, 16, said some of her tors didn’t know about the vened. make me happy.” D-Ames, are checking ry.” The sheriff’s office is classmates were the first to alleged online and phone “I didn’t contact the costs and looking into investigating, and Chambers bully her brother. harassment, but that they school, which I should of, whether an anti-bullying said detectives were exam- “I was just really mad may not have intervened but he was just like, ‘Mom, component could be ining her son’s cellphone because those guys were even if they did unless it car- please don’t ... you’ll make it FIND US ON TWITTER! added to the Iowa Suicide and had already examined supposed to be my friends ried over into school. worse,’” Chambers said. @wigazette & Crisis Hotlines. his Facebook account and a and they were making fun of Teachers began standing in Moore said the district

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Gwen Moore its 2012 platform, he’s not so and their families; have joined Baldwin as confidant about the national THEREFORE, RESOLVED, co-sponsors of the Respect party. the DPW is committed to: for Marriage Act, which “The national level is sort (1) preserving Wisconsin’s would overturn the Defense of a different animal,” he said. of Marriage Act, according to “It’s technically written by Registry; (2) repealing the national group Freedom delegates to the convention, Section 13 of Article XIII of to Marry. but the reality is that it’s the Wisconsin Constitution; Wisconsin’s former U.S. heavily controlled by the and (3) supporting marriage Sen. was one presidential campaign. The Watch for our new equality for same-sex of a handful of senators to presidential campaign will couples.” vote against DOMA in 1996. name the committee that will Spring/Summer menu Paulson said that calling Feingold first announced write the platform.” for marriage equality would his support for same-sex A website at www. & Happy Hour marriage in 2006. widemsforequality.org keep Wisconsin Democrats Specials at the vanguard on issues of “Denying people this basic makes the case for including American right is the kind of marriage equality in the equality. In 1982, the state 414-455-3751 became the first ever to discrimination that has no Wisconsin Democratic Party place in our laws, especially platform. The website is not pass a law banning anti-gay centrocaferiverwest.com employment discrimination, in a progressive state like an official project of the Wisconsin,” he said at the LGBT Caucus. and members of the state’s 2634 N. 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The presi- people have entered into civil the . matriarch of Mother England dent should “use the bully partnerships in England and Still, the speech is signifi- could look more progressive pulpit to urge states to treat Wales. cant, serving traditionally as – hipper – than the 50-year- same-sex couples with full an outline of Her Majesty’s old president of the former equality in their family and From Government program for the colonies. adoption laws,” Obama said, partnership to new session and symbolizing and federal law should not marriage the unity of the Sovereign, in the colonies discriminate. After the May 2010 general the House of Lords and the In the United States, gay But, he added, “I person- election, the queen appointed House of Commons. rights advocates are push- ally believe that civil unions David Cameron, leader of the “It is very important that ing the president’s party to represent the best way to Conservative Party, as prime marriage equality is included add marriage equality to secure that equal treatment.” minister. Without decisive in the Queen’s Speech,” Asser the national platform to be Obama made the state- victories in the election that says. “If the government (is) adopted in September at the ment about four years after month, a coalition govern- committed on this, they need national convention in Char- the British Parliament and ment was formed between to send the signal that they lotte, N.C. Queen Elizabeth II approved the Conservatives and the will be including it in the new An ever-expanding chorus the Civil Partnership Act, Liberal Democrats. legislative program. There are is calling for the plank, includ- which affords same-sex cou- In September 2011, the growing numbers of Con- ing U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin ples most marriage benefits. government announced its servative MPs on the gov- and former U.S. Sen. Russ In December 2005, hundreds intention to introduce civil ernment side speaking out Feingold, both Democrats of gay and lesbian couples in gay marriage legislation against this and the govern- from Wisconsin. Feingold, a the U.K. went to local gov- before the next election in ment needs to show those co-chair of Obama’s re-elec- ernment offices to register. 2015. Last year, Cameron PHOTO: www.royal.gov.uk MPs (it is) serious.” tion campaign, was among The last Labour govern- said, “Conservatives believe Queen Elizabeth II The likely prospect of the first to join Freedom ment introduced the CPA. in the ties that bind us; that marriage equality making it to Marry’s “Democrats Say ‘I Winning passage was a hard society is stronger when we The Liberal Democrats, By insisting marriages and into the Queen’s Speech has Do’” campaign. fight. make vows to each other and the Green Party, the Party civil partnerships be kept some gay marriage advocates But Obama spokespeople “It was the first time there support each other.” of Wales and Labour have separate, organizations and in the United States envious, continue to say only that the had ever been any legal rec- By March, the govern- shown strong support for individuals perpetuate the even though the queen does president’s position on gay ognition of same-sex part- ment’s Home Office was marriage equality. notion, even if inadvertently, not exercise direct political marriage is evolving. nerships and proper protec- accepting comments on its All parties in the Scot- that relationships between power in Britain. Elizabeth II, Four years ago, Obama’s tion for same-sex couples, marriage equality proposal tish Parliament, which will act same-sex couples are not who has reigned since 1952, position, stated in an open which made a huge difference for England and Wales, which on different legislation, back as stable or valid as those and President Barack Obama, letter to the LGBT com- to lesbian and gay couples,” includes: legalizing civil marriage. between heterosexual cou- elected in 2008, both have munity, was that the anti- Asser says. • Enabling same-sex cou- Advocates also can be ples.” ples to enter a civil marriage found in the Anglican Church, Opinion polls show enthu- in ceremonies in a register including the archbishop of siasm for legalizing gay mar- office or approved premises, Wales, the bishop of Salis- riage as high as 61 percent such as a hotel. bury, the bishop of Buck- in England and Wales. Still, • Making no changes to ingham and the dean of St. an ad campaign on transit religious marriages. Albans. buses and an online com- • Retaining civil partner- The Quaker communi- mercial debuted in April to ships for same-sex couples ty too has endorsed civil increase awareness and chal- as an option, but allowing marriage and is part of the lenge anti-gay marriage cam- couples already in a civil part- Coalition for Equal Marriage, paigns getting prominent play nerships to convert them which includes Equal Out at in British tabloids. More than into marriages. the UN, the Peter Tatchell 1,000 buses in London are • Continuing to permit Foundation, MCC of North carrying advertisements that civil partnership registrations London, Liberal Judaism, read, “Some People Are Gay. on religious premises on a LGBT Labour, LGBT Tory, Get Over It.” voluntary basis. LGBTIQ Greens, LGBT Lib- “Britain has been subject- • Allowing individuals to eral Democrats, several stu- ed to vitriolic political cam- legally change their gender dent groups and Stonewall, paigning from people who without having to end their the U.K.’s largest and most want to impose their 19th marriage. influential LGBT civil rights century values on 21st cen- In an impact assessment group. tury society,” says Stonewall of legalizing gay marriage, Stonewall, in its five-page chief executive Ben Sum- the government says, “Whilst response to the govern- merskill. “Our very moder- civil partnerships provide an ment’s civil marriage propos- ate and straightforward cam- almost identical legal frame- al, says, “We are committed paign, which will be seen by work to civil marriage, there to working closely with the hundreds of thousands of is evidence to suggest that government to implement Londoners, and many more many people are unhappy the proposed plans to extend people online, will help those with the existence of sepa- the legal form of marriage to who have been offended by rate legal provisions and do same-sex couples at the ear- anti-equality prejudice to tell not consider them to be liest possible opportunity.” the government why equal equal. … Government inter- The civil partnerships pro- marriage is important to vention is needed because gram, Stonewall says, failed them.” the impediment to a same- to create a “marked shift in The “vitriolic” campaign sex couple entering (or con- attitudes which would see against marriage equality is verting a civil partnership) measurable reductions in being led by the Coalition for into a marriage is a legal the prejudice and discrimina- Marriage, which has collected one.” tion that gay people face. … the signatures of more than WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | May 3, 2012 13 470,000 people who oppose arch can be traced back to ther pro- nor anti-anything, civil marriage rights for gays. the 16th century, but the cur- she just is.” Marriage equality oppo- rent ceremony dates to the But the queen is being per- Variety of relationships nents also include the Unit- opening of the rebuilt Palace sonally courted and, by some, ed Kingdom Independence of Westminster in 1852. already praised. Legal recognition of Party, the Telegraph and the The event, which draws In March, 12 members same-sex relationships at Daily Mail newspapers and large crowds to the streets of the Religious Society of a glance… Conservative MPs David and large audiences for TV Friends of Truth or Quakers Marriage: Argentina, Burrowes and Roger Gale. and the Web, begins with addressed Elizabeth II at a Belgium, Canada, Gale, writing recently for the queen’s procession from ceremony at Buckingham Pal- Iceland, Netherlands, the Anglican Mainstream Buckingham Palace to West- ace and advocated for mar- Norway, Portugal, South website, says a marriage minster, with the queen and riage equality. Africa, Spain, Sweden. involves a man and a woman the Imperial State Crown Also in March, House of Marriage performed, and “it is not a term or a traveling in separate car- Commons Speaker John Ber- some locales; Brazil, status that I wish to see riages. cow, the head of a gay rights Mexico and, in the hijacked in the false name of The queen arrives at the group called Kaleidoscope United States in ‘equality.’” Sovereign’s Entrance at about Trust, addressed the queen Connecticut, the Reports have indicated 11:15 a.m. and proceeds to at her Diamond Jubilee cel- District of Columbia, that Cameron will allow MPs the Robing Room, where she ebration. Iowa, Massachusetts, a free vote on a marriage bill, puts on the parliamentary “This is a land where men New Hampshire, but a call for marriage equal- robe and the crown and then and women today are equal New York, Vermont ity in the Queen’s Speech joins a procession through under the law and where and under Coquille, could boost support, espe- the Royal Gallery into the your people are respected, Suquamish tribal laws. cially among Conservatives. House of Lords. regardless of how they live, Pending in Washington, “There are growing num- There, from the throne, how they look or how they Maryland. bers of Conservative MPs on the queen delivers her love. This is a nation of many Marriage recognized: the government side speak- speech. races, faiths and customs, Aruba, Curacao, Sint Photo: wikipedia ing out against this, and the Could a citizen listening now beginning to be reflect- Marten, Israel, Japan Queen Beatrix of Netherlands signed the world’s government needs to show to the Queen’s Speech tell ed in Parliament. All this and conditionally in first bill legalizing same-sex marriage in 2000. those MPs (it is) serious,” where Elizabeth II’s heart is progress has occurred during California, Maryland. Asser says. on marriage equality? your reign. You have become, Civil unions/partnerships: Andorra, Uruguay and Venezuela. In the U.S. in Asser says, “The queen is to many of us, a kaleidoscope Australia, Austria, Brazil, Colombia, Czech California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, A colorful politically neutral and does queen of a kaleidoscope Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, Illinois, Maine, New Jersey, Nevada, ceremony with not get involved in politics – country in a kaleidoscope France, Germany, Greenland, Hungary, Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington and a ‘kaleidoscope’ it is a very different role to commonwealth.” Ireland, Isle of Man, Jersey, Liechtenstein, Wisconsin. queen an elected head of state. No Luxembourg, Mexico, New Zealand, The traditional state open- one is ever told her views on Share comments at Slovenia, Switzerland, , – L.N. ing and speech by the mon- anything political. She is nei- www.facebook.com/wigazette. A decade of ‘I do’ 2012 country’s prime minister 2006 Maryland Gov. Martin becomes the world’s first South Africa legalizes gay O’Malley and Washington head of government to enter marriage. Israel recognizes Gov. Chris Gregoire sign a same-sex marriage. Portugal same-sex marriages that marriage equality bills. legalizes same-sex marriage. citizens enter abroad. New Jersey Gov. Chris It also becomes legal in New Christie vetoes one. Hampshire and the District of 2005 Columbia. Canada and Spain legalize 2011 same-sex marriage. Brazil’s highest court 2009 rules for same-sex Vermont legalizes same- 2004 marriage. The Colombian sex marriage. Maine loses Massachusetts legalizes Constitutional Court same-sex marriage when same-sex marriage. orders congress to voters overturn the law Arkansas, Georgia, legislate marriage equality. in a referendum. The Iowa Kentucky, Michigan, New York Gov. Andrew Supreme Court legalizes Mississippi, Montana, Cuomo signs the state’s same-sex marriage. The North Dakota, Oklahoma, marriage equality bill. parliament of Sweden legalizes Ohio, Oregon and Utah The French Parliament gay marriage. Japan allows add anti-gay marriage rejects a gay marriage bill. nationals to marry same-sex amendments to their President Barack Obama partners in countries where it constitutions. blocks the legal defense is legal. of the anti-gay Defense 2003 of Marriage Act. The first 2008 King Albert II of Belgium same-sex marriages take The supreme court of Nepal signs a bill legalizing same- place in Mexico. orders the government to pass sex marriage. marriage equality legislation. 2010 Connecticut legalizes gay 2000 Argentine President marriage. Arizona, Florida Queen Beatrix of the Cristina Fernandez de and California voters approve Netherlands signs into Kirchner signs a gay constitutional amendments law the first same-sex marriage bill. Same-sex against gay marriage. marriage bill in the world. marriage becomes legal Norwegian lawmakers approve – L.N. in Iceland, where the same-sex marriage. 14 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | May 3, 2012

BY THE NUMBERS { Editorial } Catholic Priests... Accumulating power 1,723 270 A milestone in the battle for LGBT equality was quietly reached late last Number of clerical offenders Number of U.S. priests reported for month. identified in the U.S. since 2002 committing child sex crimes last year On April 24, Brian Sims, a 33-year-old gay Philadelphia lawyer, won a Demo- cratic state House primary. Since there is no Republican contender in his Democratic district, his victory put Sims on an inevitable path to becoming Pennsylvania’s first out lawmaker. As a result, all 50 states will have out LGBT elected officials for the first 275 0 time ever, according to the Victory Fund. Number of newly ordained Number of Church officials disciplined In 1991, when the Victory Fund formed, there were 49 openly LGBT diocesan priests in the U.S. last year for shielding pedophile priests elected or appointed officials in the nation. Today, the number is more than 500, and 22 percent of Americans are represented by an out elected official. Wisconsin has been at the vanguard of this history. When Tammy Baldwin Source: Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests was first elected to the Assembly in 1993, she had few peers in legislatures across the nation. In 1998, she was peerless when she became the first openly gay non-incumbent ever elected to Congress. This year, Baldwin hopes to break yet another lavender ceiling. She is run- ning – unopposed so far – for the Democratic nomination to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. . If she wins, Baldwin will be the first out person { Feedback } ever elected to the nation’s most exclusive club. Meanwhile, out state Rep. Mark Pocan is running for the House seat that walker’s to his attempted rollback of Baldwin currently holds, hoping to keep it in the LGBT column. environmental Another decades-old mining laws – Although numerous LGBT allies serve our community in government with disaster reason to send weren’t enough. He also has commitment, we need places at the table. When we’re physically present, A Wisconsin State Journal a backup plan: if you can’t get we’re hard to dismiss. Our voices are heard and our perspectives shared. We investigative story by Ron Scott Walker rid of the law, just ignore it. have influence. Seely uncovered chronic and For years, conservationists While it’s great to be served, it is in serving that we truly move equality for- blatant disregard for the laws packing. of all political stripes have ward. Effective LGBT leaders provide role models for youth and demonstrate that protect Wisconsin’s air been calling for a return to to our communities that we have much to contribute. and water on the part of an independently appointed Passionate, gifted leaders like Baldwin and Pocan give us reason to hold our Gov. Walker’s Department of DNR secretary to take poli- heads higher. We’d rather forget about characters like Tim Russell, the long- Natural Resources. A look DNR’s enforcement against tics out of DNR. Walker has time gay accomplice of Gov. Scott Walker who’s been indicted for fraud and at the number of enforce- illegal polluters drops from taken this problem to new embezzlement in connection with his service in Walker’s Milwaukee County ment actions combined with an average of 516 notices in heights. Executive administration. reports from current and a typical year to 233, your We can’t afford to allow But as our presence in government increases – from school boards to city former DNR staff show a actions say you are allowing polluters to run roughshod halls to courtrooms to state capitols – we can expect many LGBT leaders shocking drop-off in action illegal polluters to get away over the health and future who do us proud and some who make us sorry. Like members of every other taken against illegal polluters with destroying our health of our families. This is yet group, we come in all styles and varieties, with individual strengths and foibles. and unprecedented pressure and environment. another reason we need to The important thing is to have the same opportunities to excel or fail. on law enforcement to let It appears that Walker’s send Scott Walker packing. For more than two decades, the Victory Fund has helped to ensure that our violators off the hook. attempts to gut public health community has more winners than losers. VF plans to endorse a record 200 DNR Secretary Cathy and environmental protec- Kerry Schumann, executive candidates this year and to open a second office on the West Coast. Stepp said, “Don’t judge tions – from his attempt to director, Wisconsin League of This is a critical election year, particularly here in Wisconsin. VF’s next us by our words, judge us eliminate Wisconsin’s first-in- Conservation Voters candidate and campaign training takes place in Milwaukee June 21-24, offer- by our actions.” When the the-nation recycling program ing a tremendous opportunity for activists in the region to develop the skills needed for political empowerment. To learn more, go to www.victoryfund.org. 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ON THE RECORD Wisconsin’s feminist wave I’m thrilled to report that praised and overwrought in 2008. In contrast to the two of the most enduring “Game of Thrones,” with its infamous Michigan ’s “Keith Olbermann has more pink and joyous institutions of predictable patriarchal plot Music Festival, which is held slips than Marcus Bachmann.” Second Wave feminism will Opinion lines (and equally predictable outdoors and restricted to – JIMMY KIMMEL addressing the be held here in Wisconsin JAMAKAYA and exploitative sex scenes). woman-born women, the White House Correspondents’ once again: the WisCon WisCon is a gateway to fresh, National Fest is an inclusive Dinner. Feminist Science Fiction & received the James Tiptree Jr. imaginative alternate univer- event held in indoor venues. Fantasy Convention and the Award, which is given annu- ses. It’s a great event for lov- My politics and comfort zone It’s one thing to oppose gay marriage, it’s another National Women’s Music ally for sci-fi or fantasy that ers of sci-fi/fantasy and lovers – air-conditioning! room ser- altogether to do it in a sweater vest.” Festival. expands our understanding of women. vice! – have always favored – JIMMY KIMMEL addressing the White House Wisconsinites should be of gender. Hairston is a pro- The 37th annual National the national fest, and what a Correspondents Dinner about Rick Santorum. proud of our role in sustain- fessor of theater and African Women’s Music Festival, a kick – an honor really – to ing these exciting feminist American studies at Smith broad-ranging cultural event have it right here in Madison. “You should get one of your friends to screw events, which are inclusive College and artistic director featuring concerts, theater, There are always new art- your daughter straight.” – not for women only. Every- of Chrysalis Theater. comedy, workshops and a ists to discover and veteran – DOMINIC DIETER, a DJ at Cleveland’s WMMS, one is welcome and accessi- Notkin is a writer and edi- marketplace, is set for June artists to enjoy again. There’s responding to a man who emailed the station saying bility issues, whether disabil- tor who has been a WisCon 28-July 1 at the Marriott a talent show, an art auction he’d caught his daughter kissing another girl. ity- or income-related, are organizer for many years. As Hotel in Middleton. Perform- and informal jam sessions. taken seriously. editor at Tor Books in the ers include Toshi Reagon, There’s a spirituality confer- “My pronouns for my child just jump all over Celebrating its 36th year, late 1980s, she acquired the Holly Near, Jamie Anderson, ence and a writers’ series. the place.” WisCon, the world’s leading last two volumes of Suzy Ladies Must Swing, Wahru The atmosphere is intimate – CHER presenting a GLAAD award to her son feminist sci-fi convention, is McKee Charnas’ “Holdfast & Drum Chorus, Melanie enough that you will rub Chaz Bono. being held in Madison at the Chronicles.” She also has DeMore, Sharon Katz and elbows with many of the Concourse Hotel May 25-28. written the texts of two The Peace Train, Mary Wat- performers and be awed by “There is no need to talk about Billy wanting to WisCon features lectures, books of fine art photogra- kins, Sugarbeach, Emma’s the creative energy. marry a goat.” discussions, films, exhibits phy by Laurie Toby Edison: Revolution, Nervous But Take advantage of these – State Rep. DWIGHT SCHARNHORST of Mis- and social events for lovers “Women En Large: Images Excited and many more. national events, which we’re souri, a co-sponsor of the state’s so-called “Don’t of feminist sci-fi and fantasy. of Fat Nudes” and “Familiar The National Women’s lucky enough to have in our Say Gay” bill, explaining to his colleagues why his This year’s special guests are Men: A Book of Nudes.” Music Fest was first held own state. For registration legislation is needed in public schools. Andrea Hairston and Debbie I attended WisCon a few in Champaign-Urbana, Ill., and other information, visit Notkin. years ago with a girlfriend before moving for many www.wiscon.info and www. “Well I think that’s terrible and Christians Hairston’s short stories who was a big sci-fi buff. We years to Indiana University wiaonline.org. shouldn’t do that. I mean, lesbian, gay, bisexual, (“Griots of the Galaxy”) both enjoyed it enormously. It in Bloomington. After shift- transgender, blah, blah, blah. You know, Christians and novels have been well was a great mix of stimulating ing to several other loca- shouldn’t do that. They ought to act in love.” reviewed. Her second novel, discussion and socializing. I tions in Indiana and Illinois, Share comments at – Televangelist PAT ROBERTSON speaking out “Redwood and Wildfire,” have given up on HBO’s over- the festival landed in Madison www.facebook.com/wigazette. against bullying on “The 700 Club.”

“I need your help to stop Tammy Baldwin and her liberal allies from buying this Senate seat.” – Former Wisconsin Rep. MARK NEUMANN Hope for LGBTQ people in church making a fundraising pitch to right-wing donors. Years ago I had a mentor If Knapp King Live,” I could certainly “Were you there when they crucified the poor?” from the church I attended be open with people in my – Words on a 50-foot banner unfurled by mem- during college. When I told could talk life. bers of CATHOLICS UNITED, a progressive group, her that I was in a relation- Opinion I’ve been able to move to protest an appearance by U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan at ship with a woman, she told laura kuntz about her past these feelings of keep- Georgetown University. me it was a sin. I ran into her ing things on the inside, and once after that night, and she song called “inside” by an relationship I’m so grateful for all who “The legislation that has my name on it – it got told me that I could call her artist named Jennifer Knapp. and her faith have walked alongside me in changed considerably, and I would not support that if I decided that I was ready She had just come out pub- this wonderful journey. I’m legislation and I would definitely vote against it.” to change. I haven’t seen her licly, announcing her long on “Larry currently in the process of – State Rep. JIM CRAWFORD of North Carolina since. relationship with a woman. becoming a pastor in the withdrawing his support from the state’s Amend- Sadly this experience of The chorus of the song said, King Live,” I Evangelical Lutheran Church ment One, which seeks to ban same-sex marriage negativity is familiar to many “I’m the one who keeps it in America. Many of my fam- and civil unions in the state. He was one of 10 people. Her voice did not on the inside. Locked away could be open ily, friends and the people Democrats who voted to place the amendment on share the love of God with from judgments wrong. I’m of Lake Park Lutheran have the May 8 ballot. me. the one who keeps it on with people in gone out of their way to Fortunately, there were the inside so they’ll leave me my life. welcome my wife and I into “We can learn to ignore the bullshit in the Bible other voices in my life that alone, leave me alone.” their church and their lives. about gay people.” spoke love and truth to me The song captured my I am blessed to have these – DAN SAVAGE speaking to the National at that fragile time. One of feelings of frustration so well. so I just stopped calling some positive people in my life. High School Journalist Conference in Seattle. His them was a friend named I was struggling because I of my friends so that they I am so thrilled that Knapp remarks prompted a walkout by some students. Devin. He was openly gay, wanted to be open about my wouldn’t have a chance to is coming to Lake Park and without his honesty I’m sexuality and my relationship, reject me. Lutheran Church at 7 p.m. not sure I would have had but I had been hurt by so But they also didn’t have a on May 12. She will share her the courage to be honest many people I was close to chance to affirm me. Knapp music and her story with all myself. I came to see Devin that I was burned out. was willing to take this criti- who attend this free event. as a man who was proud of For a while I thought that cism, in claiming both her She is one of the voices the person that God made if I didn’t tell people, they sexuality and her identity as of hope for LGBTQ people him, and he helped teach me wouldn’t have a chance to a child of God. I figured, if she in the church. I hope that to understand that. condemn me. I didn’t feel like could talk about her relation- through her, we can be a Two years ago, I heard a being vulnerable any more, ship and her faith on “Larry voice of God’s love for all. 16 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | May 3, 2012

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NATIOnal5 GAzE was killed, and the surviving not receive support, the Briefs woman testified about her survey said. ordeal in court. Gay and bisexual males “I was stunned at first,” whose parents did not At least 1.5 million elderly ings with the Federal Election Sanders told the AP. support them had six to gay people live in the Unit- Commission for the period Sanders said it was “cool seven times the odds of ed States. That number is did not show a contribution that a scrappy little alt-week- serious depression and binge expected to double by 2030, to NOM, but a contribution ly in Seattle can produce drinking, while lesbian and according to the New York- was disclosed by an Alabama- something that resonates on bisexual females had five based group Services and based Free and Strong Amer- this level.” times the odds of developing Advocacy for GLBT Elders. ica. The donation was not serious depression and 11 recorded on NOM’s filing LGB adults times the odds of illicit drug Review sought with the California Secretary rejected by use. PHOTO: visitphilly.com of NOM’s gift of State. parents suffer In the heart of Philadelphia’s gayborhood. from Romney “Mitt Romney and NOM poorer health LAPD adopts PAC appear to have gone to a A comprehensive transgender- Gay presidential candidate lot of trouble to hide his new study led by Boston friendly policy ‘Gayborhood’ The project had been sty- Fred Karger has filed a Cali- contribution,” Karger said in University School of Public LAPD Chief Charlie Beck to get senior mied for years by financing fornia complaint seeking a a statement. “I am sure that Health researcher Emily has issued guidelines telling housing and logistical problems, but review of how a $10,000 Romney’s $10K was never Rothman shows that LGB officers that when stopping Construction is to start received tax credits in mid- donation from a Mitt Rom- meant to see the light of day.” adults rejected by their or detaining a person, they this fall on one of the coun- April from the Pennsylvania ney PAC was missing from parents have poorer health. must “respect the expressed try’s only affordable hous- Housing Finance Agency. a National Organization for Gay reporter Two-thirds of lesbian, gender and not question it.” ing complexes for elderly Experts say such housing is Marriage campaign report. wins Pulitzer, gay and bisexual adults The department also gay people after developers needed because many LGBT Earlier this spring, the covered lesbian surveyed in Massachusetts will begin housing arrested received what they described seniors fear discrimination murder, rape reported receiving positive transgender men and women as critical state tax credits for or disrespect by health care reported that in 2008 Rom- Eli Sanders, an associ- support from their parents in a women’s jail, the Los the long-stalled project. workers and elder housing ney donated $10,000 to the ate editor at The Stranger, after coming out to them. Angeles Times reported. The 56-unit, $19-million residents. Some go back into anti-gay NOM through his received a Pulitzer Prize Their incidence of mental “This is a major change” development is planned for being secretive about their Free and Strong America for feature writing for his health and substance abuse that will allow for “an a section of Philadelphia after years PAC. HRC noted that Free account of a woman who problems was significantly environment that’s safe and known as the Gayborhood. of being open. and Strong America PAC fil- survived a rape. Her partner lower than those who did secure, as there’s been a Alcohol or Other Addictions?

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sole purpose of learning their women becoming priests anatomical gender. and went through an ordina- tion ceremony, joining a push sergeant wins to crack open the all-male Wig’s tail-wagger reinstatement clergy. Courtesy of the Wisconsin Humane Society Air Force Sgt. Anthony A female bishop from Min- For more information, visit wihumane.org. Loverde, discharged in 2008 nesota led the April 15 ordi- under “don’t ask, don’t tell,” nation ceremony for 71-year- MEET Pup Pup will be reinstated. old Maria Thornton McClain Pup Pup is a 1-year-old He will return to active at Friedens United Church Labrador retriever mix look- duty this month, taking his of Christ on the south side ing for an active family to oath in Sacramento, Calif., of Indianapolis. call his own. He’s currently and then reporting to the McClain said she was a living in a foster home and 19th Operations Squadron at nun for 15 years before leav- does very well with other PHOTO: www.sldn.org Little Rock AFB in Arkansas. ing her order and has been dogs. Pup Pup absolutely Air Force Sgt. Antho- Loverde is the second married to her husband for loves enrichment toys, so ny Loverde was dis- servicemember reinstated 31 years. She said she has he’s really hoping to find a charged under DADT to active duty following the been a devoted Catholic, but home filled with them! Like but will be reinstated repeal of DADT in Septem- believed the ban on female all of our dogs, Pup Pup has this month. ber 2011, according to his priests needed to be chal- been neutered, vaccinated representatives with the Ser- lenged. and microchipped, so all he vicemembers Legal Defense Since McClain cannot lead needs now is you! history of violence against Network and the Morrison Masses in a Catholic church, transgender people” in & Foerster firm. she said she plans to find jail, said LAPD Capt. David Tip of Loverde’s reinstatement is other places to hold services the Week: Lindsay. the result of a resolution on and that she’ll target those Does your new dog or The policy is the latest step his behalf in Almy v. U.S., a who feel alienated from the puppy mouth at the leash on in the long process of making case filed in 2010 that chal- Church, including gays and walks? Bring along his favor- the LAPD a more sensitive lenged the constitutionality , divorced Catholics ite toy and have him carry and professional force by of the three plaintiffs’ dis- and those who believe like it in his mouth. He’ll have Pup Pup is a 1-year-old Labrador ensuring police contacts with charges under DADT. she does on subjects such as even more fun on walks and retriever looking for a permanent the transgender community the ordination of women. home. are respectful and courteous, Ex-Catholic will soon have a better under- said Beck. nun becomes standing of leash manners. The policy also bars offi- priest cers from frisking individuals A former Catholic nun For more information, visit wihumane.org. or questioning them for the defied the Church’s ban on – Lisa Neff

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By Lisa Neff cratic Party, Gov. Bev Purdue, since at least 2009, two years found that just 36 percent of Staff writer U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan, several before lawmakers voted to voters correctly understood Voters in North Carolina’s local government councils place an initiative on the the meaning of the amend- primary are deciding now and more than 75 North ballot. An Elon University ment. Among informed vot- whether they’ll join a con- Carolina CEOs who signed a poll consistently has shown ers, support is at 38 percent. federacy and become the last letter asking state lawmakers majority opposition to an Based on those statistics, state in the South to add not to send the amendment amendment, but percentages PPP speculated, “There is an anti-gay marriage amend- to voters. from Public Policy Polling, some reason to think a huge ment to their constitution. Hagan, in a video released a Democratic-leaning firm, upset … is within the realm The May 8 ballot contains on April 26, said, “I believe have shown majority support. of possibility.” Amendment One, which that Amendment One has The gap in the PPP surveys With voters’ positions would amend the North far-reaching, negative con- narrowed, however, as the changing, the pro-gay Protect Carolina Constitution to sequences for our families, calendar advanced to Elec- All NC Families released two define marriage as the union our children and our com- tion Day. TV campaign ads in the first of a man and a woman and munities. … And I do not On April 24, PPP report- week of balloting and intensi- bar legal recognition of believe there is any reason ed, “The amendment is still fied its voter outreach efforts, any same-sex relationships that we should amend our favored for passage, but it’s with volunteers working – marriage, or state’s constitution to take looking like less and less of a from offices in Greensboro, domestic partnership. away people’s rights.” sure thing.” Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham Support for the amend- White House officials, The newest poll showed and Asheville. ment comes from Vote for responding to press ques- 54 percent of voters in the “The campaign is turning Photo: flickr/protectallncfamilies Marriage NC, the Faith and tions earlier this spring, state support the amend- into a dead heat,” said Pro- Young activists against Amendment One in Freedom Coalition, the have said that the president ment and 40 percent oppose tect All campaign manager North Carolina. North Carolina Republican opposes anti-gay initiatives the initiative. When PPP first Jeremy Kennedy. statements condemning the to march,” said Human Rights Party, Catholic bishops in such as Amendment One, polled on the question six A focus is on rallying amendment. Campaign activist Lauren Charlotte and Raleigh and but in an April 24 speech in months ago, the amendment’s young voters on college And on April 19, college Waters. the North Carolina Values the battleground state that support was at 61 percent. campuses, including Winston students in Greensboro ral- Anti-gay marriage amend- Coalition. will host the Democratic The new poll also found Salem State University, Cen- lied and then marched to ments are embedded in con- Opposition comes from National Convention in Sep- that as voters become more tral University, Bennett Col- the polls aiming to get out stitutions in the Southern the Human Rights Campaign, tember, he did not address educated about the scope lege and North Carolina A&T 40 percent of the campus states of Alabama, Arkansas, the Coalition to Protect NC the issue. of the amendment – that it State University. North Car- vote on the first day of early Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, Families, Equality North Car- Polling on some version bans recognition of same-sex olina Central University and voting. Louisiana, Mississippi, Mis- olina, Log Cabin Republicans, of a North Carolina amend- partnerships and unions too North Carolina A&T State “Students joined in from souri, South Carolina, Texas the North Carolina Demo- ment has been taking place – their support falls away. PPP University both released every college in Greensboro and Virginia. Pressure builds for president to protect LGBT workers By Lisa Neff Campaigning for office in Center for American Prog- voters, as well as endorse- North Carolina – if he signed Staff writer 2008, Obama delivered an ress, Mexican American Legal ments from at least 72 mem- an order. “How much risk For the Civil rights advocates con- open letter to the LGBT Defense and Educational bers of Congress, labor lead- should we take to get the record tinue to call on President community, promising, “As Fund, National Gay and Les- ers, civil rights leaders, busi- order signed this year rather About 86 percent of Barack Obama to issue an president, I will place the bian Task Force, National ness leaders and two of the than next?” Tobias asked. the top 50 federal con- executive order banning fed- weight of my administration Council of La Raza and GetE- nation’s most-influential daily Almeida, however, said the tractors prohibit discrimi- eral contractors from dis- behind the enactment of the QUAL. newspapers – the Washing- proposed order “is com- nation based on sexual criminating based on sexual Matthew Shepard Act to out- “The president has an ton Post and The New York pletely non-controversial and orientation and 55 per- orientation and gender. law hate crimes and a fully opportunity to level the play- Times. politically safe” and observed cent prohibit discrimi- The initiative would be an inclusive Employment Non- ing field for nearly a quarter But in an op-ed for The that Johnson’s successors nation based on gender expansion of the order Lyn- Discrimination Act to outlaw of the American workforce Advocate magazine, Demo- have not repealed his order, identity. don Johnson issued in 1965 workplace discrimination on today and to ensure work- cratic National Committee which applies to contractors The numbers increased to prohibit discrimination by the basis of sexual orienta- place fairness,” said Almeida. treasurer Andrew Tobias and subcontractors who do from 2011 for both cat- federal contractors and sub- tion and gender identity.” “The president,” added defended the White House more than $10,000 a year in egories of anti-discrimi- contractors on the basis of The Shepard legislation outgoing GetEQUAL manag- decision. Referring to ENDA, government business. nation policies, but the race, color, religion, sex or was signed into law in 2009. ing director Heather Cronk, he said, “Because there is the Johnson’s order followed bigger increase was for national origin. ENDA, however, is not like- “can put a down payment on very real possibility we can an order from Republican gender identity, for which But White House officials ly to go anywhere in the ENDA by signing this execu- return the speaker’s gavel to Dwight Eisenhower, which there was a 29 percent have said the president wants House without a change in tive order.” Nancy Pelosi on Nov. 6, it’s followed on an order from increase. to remain focused on pass- the majority party, and even In April, volunteers with not inconceivable it could Democrat Franklin Roos- These contractors ing the broader Employment with such a change there’s no GetEQUAL were visiting pass next year. If Republicans evelt. represent 47 percent of Non-Discrimination Act, guarantee of passage. The bill Obama for America field block it in the Senate, the Other LGBT activists also all contracting dollars which would prohibit most has been introduced in each offices to demonstrate for president would then have have stressed that last fall awarded by the federal public and private employers Congress since ’s an order. even more reason to sign an Obama suggested at a White government – more than from discriminating on the first term and it did not pass “Honestly, we were executive order.” House strategy meeting that $249 billion in spending. basis of sexual orientation in 2010, when Democrats stunned at the response Tobias added that ENDA the administration needed But that means that and gender identity. ENDA is had control of the House to this call for volunteers,” would be lasting, while an to be more aggressive with 53 percent of federal mirrored to some extent on and Senate. said Cronk, who estimated executive order could be executive powers. At that contracting dollars go to the protections and recours- LGBT workers can’t wait that about 1,000 activists repealed by Obama’s suc- meeting, he reportedly came companies without such es that Title VII of the Civil for ENDA, said Tico Almei- responded in the first few cessor – next year or in four up with the slogan “We Can’t protections. Rights Act of 1964 provides da, president of Freedom to days to the group’s call to years. Wait.” Source: The Williams Insti- to workers on the basis of Work, which is campaign- action. 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WiGOUT!Wisconsin Gazette entertainment Forecast: Another superhero summer By David Germain AP writer As superhero summers go, this one is truly super. Amid one of the most- promising box-office seasons Hollywood has ever served up, three movies stand above the rest. The first weekend in May brings “The Avengers,” the ensemble adventure in 3D teaming Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man with such fellow Marvel Comics heroes as Thor, Captain America and the Incredible Hulk. The film has broken international box office records and is pre- dicted to gross $400 million in ticket sales by May 6. “The Amazing Spider-Man” follows over the Fourth of July, as Marvel’s web-slinger gets a fresh origin story, with Andrew Garfield taking over as teen-turned-superhero Peter Parker. Finally, in late July, there’s “The Dark Knight Rises,” with Christian Bale returning as DC Comics’ masked vigi- lante in the finale of director Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy. Photo: AllMoviePhoto.com These three are the gold “The Avengers” stars Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man. The comic book characters Captain America, Thor and the Incredible standard for fans: “The Dark Hulk also appear in the ensemble adventure extravaganza, which is already setting box office records abroad. Knight,” Tobey Maguire’s three “Spider-Man” flicks and because you grew up with er, Vince Vaughn and Jonah • “Chernobyl Diaries”: Six Dennis Quaid. Downey’s two “Iron Man” them, and get to put words Plenty of Hill’s suburban romp “Neigh- rookie tourists mistakenly movies are the six top-gross- in their mouths and figure cinematic borhood Watch”; Sacha visit the site of the nuclear JUNE ing superhero adventures out what they’re going to Baron Cohen’s tyrant tale disaster and find unexpected • “Brave”: A Scottish lass ever. be doing with their lives for action fills “The Dictator”; and Whitney horrors in the abandoned (voiced by Kelly Macdonald) Add in solid receipts for a while.” Houston’s final film “Sparkle.” place. must undo the chaos her solo turns of “Avengers” co- Of course, there’s plenty in the gaps And what would summer • “The Dictator”: Sacha defiance has unleashed on stars Chris Hemsworth in of cinematic action to fill in be without vampires? Johnny Baron Cohen outdoes Cas- her kingdom in the latest “Thor” and Chris Evans in the gaps between superhero between Depp turns blood-sucker as tro with his wild beard in from Pixar. “Captain America: The First sagas. he reunites with director Tim this comedy about a tyrant • “G.I. Joe: Retaliation”: The Avenger” – plus the lure of Other action tales include superhero Burton for “Dark Shadows,” a battling for untruth, injustice toy soldiers inspire another a new incarnation of the “Men in Black 3,” with Will sagas. big-screen take on the gothic and the totalitarian way. live-action firefight featuring Incredible Hulk by Mark Ruf- Smith and Tommy Lee Jones; TV soap opera. “Abraham • “Men in Black 3”: Will Channing Tatum, Bruce Willis falo in “Avengers” – and this Kristen Stewart and Charlize Lincoln: Vampire Hunter” has Smith and Tommy Lee Jones and Dwayne Johnson. summer’s superhero meter is Theron’s fairy-tale makeover “Brave,” the latest from the the great emancipator taking return to fight aliens in a • “Madagascar 3: Europe’s off the charts. “Snow White and the Hunts- animation virtuosos at Pixar, down the undead. time-traveling action comedy Most Wanted”: The zoo ani- “‘The Avengers’ is liter- man”; Ridley Scott’s return while talking-animal franchis- Summer highlights include: that adds Josh Brolin as the mals are still on tour as voice ally one of the first books I to sci-fi with “Prometheus”; es return with “Madagascar 3: young version of Jones’ Agent stars Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, followed regularly. …Some “Avengers” co-star Jeremy Europe’s Most Wanted” and MAY K. Nice casting. David Schwimmer and Jada of the work that was done Renner’s “The Bourne Lega- “Ice Age: Continental Drift.” • “The Best Exotic Mari- • “What to Expect When Pinkett Smith return. in there was really ground- cy”; Colin Farrell’s remake of The comedy and music gold Hotel”: Those classy You’re Expecting”: Every- • “Magic Mike”: Channing breaking and really epic,” “Total Recall”; and the adap- front brings Adam Sandler’s Brits put some sophistication one’s in a family way with an Tatum takes it off again in a said “The Avengers” writer- tation of the board game fatherhood story “That’s My into summer with a tale of ensemble tale about pend- story inspired by his early director Joss Whedon. “It’s “Battleship.” Boy”; the all-star song fest UK retirees in India. With ing parenthood that fea- work as a male stripper. Ste- great fun to take characters Cartoon makers offer “Rock of Ages,” featuring a Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie tures Cameron Diaz, Jennifer ven Soderbergh directs. that you are so invested in, up the Scottish adventure singing Tom Cruise; Ben Still- Smith and Tom Wilkinson. Lopez, Elizabeth Banks and • “People Like Us”: “Star WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | May 3, 2012 21 Trek’s” Chris Pine comes these cartoon critters sure The next round in the dance down to Earth as a salesman are survivors. Ray Romano franchise has a crew of Miami tidying up his late father’s and his voice co-stars are hoofers fighting a neighbor- estate in a comic drama co- back with another prehis- hood developer. starring Elizabeth Banks and toric comedy. • “Ted”: A teddy bear Michelle Pfeiffer. • “: Part of Me”: come to life is every boy’s • “Piranha 3DD”: It’s The pop superstar gets the dream – until the thing sticks another Friday night fish fry 3-D treatment in a music around into ’s adult in reverse as prehistoric pira- documentary featuring per- years. Mark Wahlberg stars nha chow down on tourists formances and behind-the- in the comedy from Seth at a water park. scenes access. 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By Michael Muckian Contributing writer Dance fans who will never grow up should be delighted by the return of Milwaukee Ballet’s high-flying production of “Peter Pan.” The work, which premiered in 2010, returns to Marcus Center for the Performing Arts for four performances May 10-13. The ballet was five years in the making, according to artistic director Michael Pink. He created the work with composer Phillip Feeney, the musical director and com- poser in residence at Lon- don’s Ballet Central. The pair also is responsible for Milwaukee Ballet’s “Dracula” and “Esmeralda,” based on Victor Hugo’s “The Hunch- back of Notre Dame.” Most people are familiar with the tale of Peter, Tin- kerbell and the pinch of fairy dust that enables the Dar- ling children to leave their stuffy London flat and fly off to Neverland for adventures with pirates, Indians and the Lost Boys. But few know that the work premiered on the London stage in 1904 as a play by J. M. Barrie before he adapted it into a novel. Pink had never seen a copy Photo: milwaukee ballet of the play, which had long Marc Petrocci in Milwaukee Ballet’s “Peter Pan.” Flight is provided by ZFX Flying Effects, a Kentucky-based firm. been out of print. But in Feb- ruary, while he was in Denver waukee Ballet’s production. “For the dancers, the hard- familiar both with the music support centers on a point added performances to meet helping to direct Colorado Once again, the ballet will est part when they’re air- and the movement.” between the performer’s public demand – its develop- Ballet’s production of “Peter take flight thanks to ZFX borne is to do very little,” ZFX provides the cast – shoulder blades. ment time and efforts were Pan,” Pink happened upon a Flying Effects, a Louisville, Pink says. “It’s the operator which is nearly identical to Although the ballet took well spent. copy in a vintage bookstore. Ky.-based firm that, as its that controls the movement, the 2010 production – with five years from concept to “We have 44 dancers, The play contains elabo- name implies, provides fly- and I insist the operators be three hours of safety training stage, Pink had only five countless people backstage, rate descriptions by the ing effects for theatrical pro- dancers themselves who are before rehearsals begin. Flight weeks to actually develop it the Milwaukee Children’s author on rigging the charac- ductions. Dancers are rigged on the boards, a challenge he Choir and the 50-piece Mil- ters to fly. “I feel certain that with harnesses that attach by is still not sure how he man- waukee Ballet Orchestra,” J.M. Barrie must have been a single wire to an elaborate On stage aged. Given the public reac- Pink says. “This is a big pro- very involved in the staging construction of cables and Milwaukee Ballet’s production of “Peter Pan” runs May tion – the first Milwaukee duction.” of the play,” Pink says. counterweights. An operator 10-13 at Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. For run sold out all performanc- But despite the size, the As ballet fans know, flying moves the performer up and tickets and information, visit www.milwaukeeballet.org. es before the opening night sets and the special effects, is part of the magic in Mil- down, as well as sideways. curtain, and Colorado Ballet it’s really the story’s emo- tional core than makes the ballet a success, Pink says. “This is really a story about lost innocence, as character- ized by a boy who refuses ARRESTED? to grow up,” he explains. “As we get older, we forget such C A L L things, and the Peter Pans in our lives go away. This ballet is a chance for people of any age to revisit and remember those times.” Based on the tears he saw after the premieres, Pink is Local. Recognized. Respected. convinced the universality of the story makes this the per- Sexual Conduct • DWI • Assault • Indecent Exposure fect choice for a ballet. “It’s 414.276.8662 a production that touches Drugs • Theft • Internet Solicitation • Pornography MilwaukeeCriminalLawyers.com people,” he says. WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | May 3, 2012 23 Sullen teenage son Dylan (Abbie Cornish, doing her (Colin Ford), who fills the best Nicole Kidman), the hours following his expul- wife of unstable shrink Wil- ‘Veronica’ DVDiva sion from school drawing liam (Richard Coyle), is Gregg Shapiro violent pictures, isn’t thrilled obsessed with a Sotheby’s about the new home. When auction of the belongings of No animal he meets Lily (Elle Fanning), the abdicated King Edward looks at love magnetism in a relative of head zookeeper and his wife Wallis Simp- this ‘zoo’ Kelly (a surprisingly butch son (Andrea Riseborough, The latest in a string of Scarlett Johansson), it’s obvi- the only reason to watch well-intentioned but dissat- ous that she will have a posi- the movie). From there, the from different isfying films by journalist- tive influence on him. plot slithers back and forth turned-filmmaker Cameron Predictable and bor- in time to focus on the Crowe (“Say Anything,” derline manipulative, “We despised pair. “Almost Famous”), “We Bought A Zoo” brings out In its clunky way, “W.E.” positions Bought A Zoo” is an adapta- a too-familiar arsenal of dra- attempts to draw parallels tion of the Benjamin Mee matic and comedic devices between Wallis and Wally book of the same name. as the motley crew prepares (who was named for Simp- ation and is forced to, well, Taking more than a few lib- the zoo for opening day. son), right down to their take a position. On stage erties with the story, includ- Special features on the common reproductive For those who need the In Tandem Theatre ing relocating it to the U.S. Blu-ray/DVD/digital copy issues. Both women suffer at Theater dots connected, the play was Co.’s production of from the U.K., “Zoo” fol- combo set include a gag the hands of physically abu- Michael Muckian inspired by actors Elizabeth “Veronica’s Position” lows widowed single father reel, extended and deleted sive men before finding true Taylor and Richard Burton, runs May 4-20 at the and self-described “adven- scenes, Crowe’s commen- love – Wallis with Edward, Politics, as the saying goes, U.S. Sen. John Warner and Tenth Street Theatre in ture addict” Benjamin (Matt tary, a handful of featurettes Wally with Russian security makes for strange bedfellows. photographer Robert Map- the basement of Calva- Damon) as he struggles to and more. guard Evgeni (Oscar Isaac). In the case of “Veronica’s plethorpe. ry Presbyterian Church, hold his family together fol- Overly ambitious and dis- Position,” the season-closing “About 30 years ago Tay- 935 W. Wisconsin Ave. lowing his wife’s death. An immaterial tracting, and her production for Milwaukee’s lor and Burton, already twice Details at www.intan- Benjamin quits his jour- look at the co-screenwriter would have In Tandem Theatre Co., the married and divorced, did demtheatre.org. nalistic job and buys a home Windsors been better off focusing phrase is explored literally as reunite to create a disas- on the grounds of a run- Leave it to Madonna, an their energy on the story of well as figuratively, often with trous Broadway production down zoo. With the aid of immaterial girl from Michi- Wallis and Edward, the one hilarious results. of Noel Coward’s ‘Private io, a few elements of truth young daughter Rosie (Mag- gan, to idolize and romanti- that is obviously of most Playwright Rich Orloff’s Lives,’” says the Manhattan- slip in. gie Elizabeth Jones, who cize the Duke and Duchess interest to them. award-winning comedy takes based Orloff. “I met someone “In the play, there is an steals every one of her of Windsor, described in her The DVD/Blu-ray/digital place in Washington, D.C., in who worked on the pro- engagement ring with red, scenes), he sorts through movie “W.E.” as “the world’s copy includes a “making-of” early 1990. Veronica (Tiffany duction and thought, ‘This white and blue gems,” Orloff clothes and memories and most celebrated parasites.” featurette. Vance) is a fading film star sounds like a play.’” says. “It sounds like a joke packs up the family’s home. In 1998 Manhattan, Wally and the new fiancé of -Har It wasn’t until two years I made up, but it’s like the vey (Steve Koehler), a U.S. later, when Orloff introduced actual engagement ring War- senator. Veronica is trying to the Mapplethorpe-inspired ner gave Taylor.” revive her career by appear- character, that he found him- The deeper social issues ing in a stage production self with a viable scenario, he are balanced by the humor. of Henrik Ibsen’s “Hedda says. The result is a well-bal- Despite the fact that com- Gabler” with her former anced, accomplished comedy edies are often more depen- husband Philip (out actor that appeals at a variety of dent on audience response, Richard Ganoung), an actor levels, says In Tandem manag- directing a comedy is no she has twice married and ing director Jane Flieller. more difficult than directing twice divorced. “I like ‘Veronica’s Position’ a drama, Flieller says. Alan (T. Stacy Hicks), because it couples Rich’s “It’s no more or less dif- Veronica’s gay assistant, wonderful sense of humor ficult to bake a cake than to reunites with Zeke (Joe with hot-button topics like bake a pie, if you bake well,” Fransee), an old friend and public arts funding and gay she says. “As a director, I pre- controversial photographer marriage,” says Flieller, who fer comedies. They tend to whose provocative work will is directing the production. be faster-paced and I like to soon be exhibited in D.C. “It’s incredibly well-balanced work quickly.” with the assistance of public writing that allows you to If there is a driving senti- funding. The senator objects understand the issues well ment, one that leads Veronica to the photographer’s work enough to take a position.” to her “position,” it is love, and introduces a bill to cur- Orloff’s balance comes Flieller explains. In fact, it is tail public funding to the arts from a great deal of research the only subject in which the to prevent the exhibit. into the lives of the people film star in any way engages. The senator further ques- who inspired his characters. “She is a great romantic tions the validity of the bud- He read numerous biogra- who says, ‘I don’t question ding romantic relationship phies and visited what is now love the way most people do. between Alan and Zeke. The the Paley Center for Media To me, it is the best reason otherwise apolitical Veronica to watch film clips, particu- to be alive, and it should be finds herself caught in the larly of Taylor and Warner. welcomed whenever it hap- middle of this unusual situ- Despite the fictional scenar- pens.’” Visit WiG at wisconsingazette.com. Updated all day. 24 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | May 3, 2012 Bechdel scores with mom book By Gregg Shapiro kind of my own working out That happened pretty late I am more of writer than a Staff writer of what happened with “Fun in my process. Even then I drawer. I think the drawing is Alison Bechdel’s “Are Home.” It was surprisingly, was kind of resistant to it, a little more in service to the You My Mother? – A Comic almost freakishly, successful. because it is sort of inex- writing than vice versa. That Drama” adds a unique dimen- I was not prepared for that. cusable to belabor people balance varies a lot for differ- sion to what is turning out to with one’s dreams. You’re not ent criteria. Sometimes the be an astonishingly good year Therapy is a central supposed to even talk about words have a little more pri- for LGBT literature. Like the figure in “Are You My your dreams, let alone put macy. Others are more driv- book’s lauded predecessor, Mother?” Do you ever them in a book. I feel like en by the images. Sometimes “Fun Home,” Bechdel’s lat- consider writing, draw- they were the chronological I feel like a crypto-writer, est is a graphic memoir that ing and making art key to the story. This book that I became a cartoonist as incorporates her skills as a to be an extension of about my mother jumps a way of being a writer that gifted storyteller and illustra- therapy? around in time and in space wouldn’t annoy or challenge tor to tell the tale of her I guess I do. I feel like I have so much that I felt like it my mother. complex relationship with such an odd life, where my needed some kind of spine her mother. work is about my life. That or backbone. Are there any recent I spoke with Bechdel in was even true, to a certain words about the book late April, a few days before extent, when I was drawing In the book, you from your mother that the book was released. my comic strip “Dykes To write about Dr. Seuss’ you’d like to share? Watch Out For,” where I “Sleep Book. ” As Pretty much all of my Gregg Shapiro: Were was writing about the daily both an illustrator and mother’s reaction is in the you prepared for the life I was living in the lesbian a writer, how much book (laughs). I do know reception that “Fun subculture. Now (laughs), influence has Theodore she is very happy about the Home” received? (The I’ve gone further inward. Geisel had on you? reception the book has been book was named one My job is writing about my Dr. Seuss was a huge influ- getting. She’s able to separate of the best of 2006 by life, almost everything I do, ence. I loved all of his books the fact of the book from the The New York Times, including therapy, including as a kid. substance, and she’s happy Publishers Weekly, my work. Everything just about the fact of the book. Salon, New York mag- blends together in this some- Do you identify more azine, Entertainment times confusing but mostly as a writer or an illus- Weekly and Time. It organic way. trator? was shortlisted for the That’s a very interesting Photo: Greg Martin National Book Award.) Each chapter begins question. I want to argue Alison Bechdel reads from and signs “Are You Alison Bechdel: No! I think, with a dream. Was that that I am both equally. But Join Wisconsin Gazette My Mother?” at Boswell Books in Milwaukee on in a way this new memoir is always your intention? the truth is I do think that on Facebook. May 7. Rufus Wainwright returns to the Pabst Rufus Wainwright embodies,” Wainwright told writer who got her start returns to The Pabst on WiG in a 2010 interview. singing backup vocals for Aug. 10 for a special perfor- A singer, songwriter and her brother. Since then, mance with sister Martha composer, Wainwright has she’s gone on to a success- Wainwright sponsored by recorded seven albums of ful recording and perfor- the Wisconsin Gazette. original music as well as mance career of her own. music theatre Milwaukee is one of 13 numerous tracks on compi- Visit Wisconsin Gazette’s new cities in Wainwright’s lations and film soundtracks. booth at PrideFest Milwau- recently announced sum- He also has recorded more kee 2012 to register to win mer tour, which begins in than 80 music videos. free tickets to Wainwright’s MAY  Philadelphia on July 25. Earlier this spring, Wain- Aug. 10 show at The Pabst. Brew City is one of wright released a music – L.W. thru the ’s favorite cit- video for the title track of ies and The Pabst is one his new album “Out of the JUNE of his favorite venues. In Game,” released on April 2009, Wainwright record- 23. The video features an ed his live DVD “Rufus appearance by Helena Bon- Wainwright: Milwaukee at ham Carter. A MASTERPIECE! Last!!!” at The Pabst, calling Last year, Wainwright it “a magical place.” became a father when CABOT THEATRE “That theater … has Lorca Cohen, daughter of been a real milestone for Canadian icon Leonard me in terms of both main- Cohen, gave birth to his taining a stronghold in mid- daughter Viva Katherine STAGE DIRECTION BY MUSIC DIRECTION BY dle America and also bring- Wainwright Cohen. She is  -- WWW.SKYLIGHTMUSICTHEATRE.ORG ing back a kind of European, being raised by Wainwright, sophisticated sensibility his partner Jörn Weisbrodt that I think once existed and Cohen. in America, throughout the Martha Wainwright is a country, which that theater folk-rock singer and song- WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | May 3, 2012 25

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Elika The shimmering “Always the Light” by Elika is a chilly electronic experience. On the album’s most memorable tracks, including “Stay Beside Me,” “Count Your Steps,” “No One Gets Lost” and “Trials,” vocalist Evagelia Maravelias is reminiscent of a less pinched and processed Madonna. Consider that a recommendation.

Dead Fingers Clear across the musical spectrum, Ala- bama duo Dead Fingers (husband and wife Taylor Hollingsworth and Kate Taylor) make a lively debut with their “Big Legal Mess/ Fat Possum” full-length disc. This is twangy Southern folk-pop at its most endearing. Songs such as “4 Stone Coaches,” “Hold On To,” “Against the River,” “Lost in Mississippi” and “Closet Full of Bones” sound as familiar and comfy as a pair of well-worn overalls.

Soft Swells Diverse Music The eponymous debut by the California- transplant duo Soft Swells rides in on a wave of warm, modern pop sunshine. You can prac- for a Diverse city tically feel the sunlight sparkling on the sur- face of the strangely optimistic “Every Little www.radiomilwaukee.org Thing” and “Shake It Off.” This is the kind of debut that makes you look forward to what will come next. WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | May 3, 2012 27 May 3, Thursday Art and Soul Innovations presents “Proud Theater: Beyond,” tonight throught Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the UW-Madison WiGOUT Memorial Union – Fredric March Play Circle, 800 Langdon in Madison. Call 608-265-2787. Mitchell Theatre in Vilas Hall, 821 University in Madison, presents “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” at 7:30 p.m. ON THE TOWN Edited and compiled by Gregg Shapiro

Cline, runs through May 20 in the Stackner Cabaret at Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells. Call 414-224-9490. Soulstice Theatre, 3770 S. Pennsylvania in St. Francis, presents the regional premiere of “Goldfish” by John Kolvenbach through Jennifer Knapp May 19. Call 414-481-2800. Othello Red Green’s (aka Steve Smith) Wit & Wisdom Tour stops by the Barrymore Theatre, 2090 Atwood in Madison, at 7 p.m. Call 608-241-2345. May 12, Saturday The classic revenge tragedy of “Othello” comes to life in an The U.S. Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn, hosts Brewcity edgy adaptation set in the world of motorcycle gangs through May 6 Bruisers roller derby at 7 p.m. Lake Park Lutheran Church, 2647 N. Stowell, presents the free in the Quadracci Powerhouse at Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 event “Inside Out Faith,” part concert/part story telling evening with E. Wells. Call 414-224-9490. lesbian singer/songwriter Jennifer Knapp at 7 p.m. Skylight Music Theatre presents “Things That Go Ding!,” Chris Botti, the sexiest trumpeter since Herb Alpert, plays The a musical theatre spectacle featuring an assortment of vintage Riverside, 116 W. Wisconsin, at 7 p.m. Call 414-286-3663. vaudeville percussion novelties, through May 6 in the Studio Theatre at Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Call 414-291-7800. Danceworks presents “Want or Need” through May 6 at Danceworks Studio Theatre, 1661 N. Water. Call 414-277-8480. Four Guyz in Dinner Jackets salute the ’50s and ’60s in May 13, Sunday “Always in Style” through May 6 at Sunset Playhouse, 800 Elm Grove Road in Elm Grove. Call 262-782-4430. Out singer/songwriter and Wisconsin native Patty Larkin performs at 7 p.m. at The Pabst, 144 E. Wells. Call 414-286-3663. Cactus Club, 2496 S. Wentworth, presents Quintron and Miss Pussycat at 8 p.m. Call 414-897-0663. May 4, Friday Justin Townes Earle Milwaukee Comedy and Caste of Killers Comedy Collective present the final round of the Comedy Battle Royal Stand Up May 14, Monday Competition at 8 p.m. at Art Bar, 722 E. Burleigh. Call 414-372- 7880. May 8, Tuesday Pearl and the Beard performs at 7 p.m. at the Majestic, 115 Willy Russell’s musical “Blood Brothers” runs through May 20 King in Madison. Call 608-251-2582. at La Crosse Community Theatre, 118 Fifth Ave. N in downtown La Barrymore Theatre, 2090 Atwood in Madison, welcomes Tristen Crosse. Call 608-784-9292. and Justin Townes Earle at 7:30 p.m. Call 608-241-2345. Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn, presents the Tony Award- winning musical “In The Heights,” through May 5. Call 414-566- May 17, Thursday 1375. Mitchell Theatre in Vilas Hall, 821 University in Madison, Indigo Girl and out singer/songwriter Amy Ray plays The presents “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” at 7:30 p.m. through May 10, Thursday Frequency, 121 W. Main in Madison, at 9 p.m. Call 608-819-8777. May 5. GERALDCASELDANCE presents the world premiere of Off The Wall Theatre, 127 E. Wells, presents the musical tribute High Noon Saloon, 701A E. Washington in Madison, presents Margot & The Nuclear So & So’s at 7:30 p.m. Call 608-268-1122. “Dwelling,” performed by Milwaukee-based artists, through May cabaret “Stage to Screen” through May 6. Call 414-327-3552. 19 at 8 p.m. in UWM Mitchell Hall, Room 254, 3203 N. Downer. In Tandem Theatre presents the regional premiere of Boldt Arts Alive! Series presents “Whose Live Anyway?” at “Veronica’s Position” through May 20 at Tenth Street Theatre, 7:30 p.m. at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, 400 W. College Ave. 628 N. 10th St. Call 414-271-1371. in Appleton. Call 920-730-3760. West Allis Players presents “In Lieu of Flowers” through May May 11, Friday 6 at West Allis Central Auditorium, 8516 W. Lincoln in West Allis. Visit www.waplayers.org. Inspired by Thornton Wilder’s classic American play about life, death and theater, Isabelle Kralj and Mark Anderson’s Theatre Gigante presents “Our Our Town,” through May 19 at Kenilworth Square East, Studio 508, 1925 E. Kenilworth Place. Call 414-229- 4308. May 5, Saturday Kander & Ebb’s musical “Chicago” runs through May 27 at The “Miller & Shellabarger: Hiding in the Light,” the Racine Theatre Guild, 2519 Northwestern (Highway 38) in Racine. collaborative work of husband and husband Dutes Miller and Stan Call 262-633-4218. Shellabarger, runs through July 15, at Inova/Kenilworth, 2155 N. Join the celebration at “Tony & Tina’s Wedding,” through May Prospect, with an opening reception tonight from 5 to 8 p.m. 19 at Turner Hall Ballroom, 103 N. Fourth. Call 414-286-3663. “Always . . . Patsy Cline,” starring Kelley Faulkner as Patsy Amy Ray 28 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | May 3, 2012

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