The LESBIAN NEWS
NUMBER 14 SEPTEMBER 1976
PARENTS AND FRIENDS OF A NEW LOOK AT GAYS REACH OUT LESBIAN MOTHERS Question: You have just with a combination of the re- Young children of Lesbian told your parents that you maining responses? Where do mothers do not develop the de- are a Lesbian. Match one or we turn when we feel our par- viant traits that judges have more of the following verbal ents have rejected us for our been warned about in recent responses with the appropri- choice - and where do parents court battles that are often ate reaction: who want to understand their settled by depriving such (1) Where did we go wrong? children turn? women of custody. This is the (2) What do we tell our Parents and Friends of Gays major conclusion of a ground- friends? (PFG) is a group of people who breaking pilot study that (3) Get out of this house! deal with the issues faced by could influence the outcomes (4) We love you and re- parents whose children are in a growing number of Lesbian spect any decisions Gay. Founded four months ago custody cases around the coun- you make concerning by Charlotte Spitzer (who has try. Until now, there has your personal happi- a Lesbian daughter) and been no systematic psychologi- ness. others, the group has grown cal study of children whose and rapidly in its short existence, mothers are Lesbians. (a) anger both in size and in outreach. The new study is from (b) hysteria Ms. Spitzer states that there Martha Kirkpatrick, M.D., as- (c) fainting are already 100 members on sociate clinical professor at (d) no visible reaction PFGls mailing list and about the UCLA School of Medicine How many of us have been 30 parents who regularly at- (see the Lesbian News~ April fortunate enough to receive tend the monthly meetings, 1976); UCLA child psychiatrist the supportive answer (4) which are ~pen to the parents Ronald Roy, M.D.; and Katherine instead of being bombarded only. Once every three months Smith, a UCLA doctoral candi- {continued next column} a rap is scheduled for the date in psychology.
parents and children together7 The researchers base their the next one wil] be sometime findings on interviews and a INSIDE THE NEWS in October '(watch the Lesbian battery of tests conducted with News for the date). 20 Los Angeles area children, Announcements The direction and purpose aged five to 12. All had Les- of the parent-raps is to offer bian mothers, whose ages ranged Features: "education and support," along from early 20s to early 40s, Sex Bias on Wall Street with an understanding of the and whose circumstances spanned Feminist Sues Rolls parentis confusion. This is a wid-e spectrum of vocational, achieved by having the other educational and economic News Clips parents relate their experien- levels. All the mothers were ces with their own children white, but one had a black Review: The Forgotten Sex and by suggesting reading ma- former spouse. While a few of terial to give the parent the them were relating to partners When You Meet a Lesbian childrenls side of the pic- who lived outside the home, Person: Hints for the ture. Phone calls from dis- most were living with their Heterosexual Person (continued on page 7) (continued on page 7) t men were stockhol del's. The fully qual ifi eelfor the job, IFEATURES: NYSE report played down this was recommended for it by her .- I fact. But the exchange itself mechanics teacher Rolf Wein- is a reflection of the situ- berg, who submitted her name to ation. There is only one woman the service manager of the SEX BIAS ON WALL ST. represented on its 21-member company for a job interview. The largest brokerage house board. There is also one wo- Upon completion of the inter- in the U.S., Merrill Lynch, man on the American Stock view, the service manager let Pierce, Fenner & Smith, settled Exchange Board of Governors. Nestor know he wanted her for a lawsuit a month ago which Women1s activist groups the job, but that any hiring charged the company with dis- have been anxiously waiting had to have the approval of crimination in hiring and pro- for the conclusion of the the general manager of the motion practices for women and Merrill Lynch lawsuit before company. In calling the ser- minority groups. The settle- bringing more suits on Wall vice manager later on in the ment cost Merrill Lynch about Street. day f~word·on the approval, $3.5 million including back Acco~ding to Carole DeSa- Nestor wa~ informed by him pay and damages, maternity ram, president of the New York that the general manager leave settlements, and future chapter of the National Or- IIfreaked-outll when he found advertising for minority ganization for Women (NOW), out she was a woman. workers. the Merri 11 Lynch sett1ement In other 'words, in spite The fact is, however, that was a "breakthrouqh" and of Nestor being fully qualified there are very few women or more suits will now be forth- for the job, the service mana- minority persons on Wall Street. coming. ger admitted to her being de- No other firm has formulated ---ChristianScience Monitor nied it solely on the basis of a plan to advertise for minor- her sex. He even admitted to ities or set hiring quotas. * * * * * her that he knew to do so was Ethel Bent Walsh, vice- against the law. chair~erson of the Equal Em- The following day, Wein- ployment Opportunity Commission FEMINIST SUES ROLLS berg contacted both the service (EEOC) indicated that the only And on the local scene, and general managers of the way to move Wall Street may be Susan Nestor of Dianic Mechanic~ company, who both admitted to for the EEOC to take more a feminist owned and operated him Nestor1s denial on the actions against individual garage, has filed a lawsuit basis of her sex. Weinberg, firms. charging Bones Hamilton, a who has agreed to act on Nes- The settlement of the suit valley Rolls Royce company, tor1s behalf as a witness, had coincides with the release of with sex discrimination. the impression that the general the New York Stock Exchange Nestor charged the Rolls manager was scared that the (NYSE) shareownership report Royce company with refusing people who buy Rolls Royces for 1975 which notes that to hire her as a mechanic would be upset at the idea of women shareholders outnumbered because she is a woman. a woman working on their cars. men by 120,000. In 1970 more Nestor, who 'states she is Seeing her situation as an (continuednext co~umn) (continuednext co~umn) (continuednext page) CONGREGATION BETH CHAYIM CHADASHIM --serving the Gay Community
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2 excellent example of sex dis- would not be harmful to her. crimination, Nestor went to The judge held that the child The the Equal Employment Oppor- was emotionally disturbed be- LESBIAN NEWS tunity Commission (EEOC) who, cause the mother is a Lesbian. Staff upon making an investigation The mother, who wishes to of the situation, filed for remain anonymous, has been pro- Donna L. court attion on both the hibited from visitation rights Wendy A. state and federal level. as long as known homosexuals M.F.L. Asch-Voegele Confident of her winning are present, and from involving jinx beers the case, Nestor expressed the child in any publicity. Loustaunau three possible outcomes: The case has been appealed - Debby McBride 1) to be placed on the job contributions or support can be and with seniority, 2) to receive sent to: "Custody Case," GCAS, Contributors back payor 3) to receive Box 57, Elmwood Station, Syra- a settlement. cuse, NY 13207. The Lesbian News is a The day following her de- ---ewss Feminist Bulletin monthly newsletter providing nial for the job, Nestor an outlet for viewpoints learned that a male student * * * * * other than those embraced by from her mechanics class was the larger local feminist approved by'the general man- GAY TEACHERS and Lesbian publications. ager of Bones Hamilton for Although our space is lim- the same job which she had In two separate actions the ited, we will always have been denied. rights of Gay teachers have room for viewpoints other been upheld. than our own, and for rebut- * * * * * Both the United Federation tals to that which we pub- of Teachers (UFT) and the lish. We invite community CREDIT UNION CORRECTION American Association of Uni- participation in the crea- versity Professors (AAUP) have tion of a community newslet- In the July issue, the gone on record as being ter. Lesbian News erroneously opposed to discrimination a- Address all correspondence listed the Feminist Credit gainst Gay persons in the to: Union fee as $1 when in fact teaching profession. The Lesbian News it is $3. PO Box 2023 This sum, however, is * * * * * Culver City, Ca. 90230 very small for all the ser- LESBIANS SUE Published by BLS Enter- vices the Credit Union of- Two Gay women from Oakland, prises, a Lesbian pattner- fers to feminists in Los Ca., are saying that a "hos- ship. Angel es. tile environment" created by Deadline for all,material their employerls anti-Gay pre- submitted is the ZOth of the * * * * * judice drove them to quit and month, preceding the masthead seek psychotherapy. The pair date. INEWS CLIPS: I are suing their former employ- Please make all checks or er, the Alameda R~gional Crim- money orders payable to BLS LESBIANISM "HARMFUL" inal Justice Planning Board, Enterprises. for a total of $200,000 for For further information In New York recently, a what they claim was discrimin- please call: judge transferred custody of ation. In the S.F. Valley: (213) a 4 year old girl from her San Francisco attorney 785-7935 mother to her father, saying Richard Gayer says his two In L.A.: (213) 474-1648 that a woman has a right to Lesbian clients, Lillian Wil- be a Lesbian but a Lesbian liams and Lee Dooley, were does not have the right to discriminated against because raise children. Expert psy- thei r immedi ate super+i sor chiatric testimony was pre- "disapproved of their life- sented for the defense that styl e ." Gayer says that the the child is not aware of state of California thought the motherls Lesbianism and enough of their charge that that even if she were it it awarded the two former (continued next column) (continued on page 4)
3 LESBIANS SUE was appointed acting director DON'T FORGET YOUR CHANGE (continued from page 3) in December 1975 after the OF ADDRESS IF YOU MOVE. THE dismissal of John Rule; the POST OFFICE WILL NOT FORWARD clerks unemployment insurance lIactinglltitle was dropped in THIRD CLASS MAIL (AND THAT'S despite the fact that they May of this year. US). YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS quit and were not fired. McWilliams promised to help A COPY, DO YOU? Gayer has filed a class action with the direction of the Cen- suit against the agency in ter during the month of August San Francisco federal court to ensure a smooth transition. on behalf of all the Gay em- ---Focus ADVERTISING ployees. ---The Advocate' Deadline for new adver- * * * * * tising is the 15th of the month preceding the mast- * * * * * GAY TV head date. All ads must NBC-TV is preparing a ser- be accompanied by check or GCC DIRECTOR QUITS ies for fall release which money order payable to: Sheela McWilliams, exec- will include a homosexual BLS ENTERPRISES utive director of the Gay hairdresser, alongside the Community Center of Orange star who is a heterosexual Display Advertising County, announced her resig- hairdresser. Rates are for camera- nation effective July 31. The series, to be called ready copy in the correct In a letter to the GCC Snip, has been approved by size and format for print- Board of Directors, McWil- the Gay Media Task Force. ing. No photographs. liams stated that increased The producer, Jimmie Komack, demands on her private time and NBC are cooperating with pagj Width x Height would not permit her to con- GMTF to present a positive Ful . 7 ,/2 x 9 1/2ll $35.00 tinue in this (unpaid) posi- image of Gays on television. 1/2 7 1/2 x 4 1/211 18.50 2 1/411 tion. If this comes off as ex- 1/4 7 1/2 x 10.00 McWilliams, who had been pected, it will be the first 3 1/2 x 4 1/211 active in Lesbian groups and time NBC has cooperated with 1/6 2 1/4 x 4 1/211 7.50 in the GC~ Speakers Bureau, GMTF. NBC has been under 1/8 Business Card 5.00 (continued next column) heavy fire for offensive ep- 3 1/2 x 2 1/411 isodes of both Police Woman Per column inch- and Police Story, and are re~ 2 1/411 wide 2.00 portedly keeping a close (minimum $2.00) watch on the progress of the new series. Classified Advertisinq 10¢ per word including names, numbers in addresses, * * * * * telephone numbers, etc. $2.00 minimum.
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4 • .. AND COMMERCIALS MAYOR'S OFFICE SE EKS IREVIEW:I The business executive MEETING WITH LESBIANS slowly packs the effects of Bill Carey, the Mayor's THE FORGOTTEN SEX: his spacious office into liason to the Gay Community, LESBIANS, LIBERATION boxes. "I did a good job," has expressed a desire to , AND THE LAW he says. "I contributed to speak with Lesbians and dis~ the community, the Little cuss any problems they have by Susan EZizabeth (Reese)' League, the jaycees and all as a result of their sexual . The basis of Lesbian- that. But I guess 11m not preference. If you have feminism is the view that Les- like everyone else. At knowledge of discrimination bians are doubly victimized: least not since my company in employment, police har- by the phenomenon Reese calls 1 "institutionalized homophbia" learned yesterday that 1 m > rassment, etc. and would like a homosexual." to attend the meeting, please - and by lithe lower value The message from this contact Monique at (213) 785- placed upon women" in society actor portraying a fired 7935~ The meeting will prob- and under the law. business executive is a 30- ably be held in late Septem- At the core of The Forgot- second television spot the ber or in October. ten Sex is Reese's resentment National Alliance of Chris- that "society often avoids the tian Homosexuals says it * * * * * fact that Lesbians exist at has contracted for airing all, much less that they in South Carolina. The Gay should be considered serious- religious group ~ays it ,has LT~GOV. TO BREAK TIE ly." Her article demonstrates enlisted the financial as- During a meeting August 4 that, indeed, legal acknowl- sistance of the Orthodox with representatives of the edgement of the Lesbian has Catholic Church of America Gay Rights Chapter (GRC) of been slow to develop, and that for the project. Southern California's Ameri- it has developed primarily in ---The Advocate can Civil Liberties Union the context of the women IS (ACLU), Lt. Gov. Mervyn Dym- movement - despite the fact * * * * * ally pledged that he would that the Lesbian's social po- cast the deciding vote if leg- sition is unique: "Her life "IGNORANCE IS NO EXCUSE islation outlawing police- fundamentally excludes men, FOR A LAW" initiated sexual solicitation freeing her from the roles and ---1976 Coyote Slogan arrests were deadlocked in the behavior patterns assumed by ---MaJority Report State Senate. Last year the women who see their lives Lt. Governor flew back to Cal- principally in relationship to men. II * * * * * ifornia to cast the tie-breaking vote Reese accounts for Lesbians' BETH CHAYIM CHADASHIM whi~h enacted Cali- "invisibility" in a number of fornia's'Consenting ways, including the suggestion a Temple w i,t.h an ou-treach Adults Law. that "while many sociologists to the Gay Jewish Connunity, ---ACLU News Release regard male homosexuality as presents its Fall, 1976, an observable sociological Education Program. ~ll ,* phenomenon, they tend to view intereste~ pe6ple are * * Lesbianism as the emotional encouraged to share THIS NEWSLETTER EXISTS problem or maladjustment of a these nulti-interestclasses ON YOUR DONATIONS AND particular individual and do with us. ADS. IT CAN BE DISTRI~ not regard it as an occurrence BUTED FREE-OF-CHARGE of sociological significance." Basic Judaisn Disco ~ance ONLY BECAUSE OF YOUR The increasing divorce rate yiddish Spanish GENEROSITY AND HELP. appears, fn Reese's discussion, Hebrew Neerllepoint SUPPORT ITS ADVERTI- to.be a major reaSon for the Bar-Bat ri t.z vah Recorder SERS, SEND A DONATION, increa.sing legal visibilit.y of Israeli Dance Cooking AND LET US KNOW WHAT lithe forgotten sex" (women) How to Conduct a Service YOU LIKE AND DON'T and of Lesbians in particular, H2al th in the :ron:e LIKE IN IT. IT'S YOUR bec~use divorces involving Arts and Crafts NEWSLETTER, ~ELP KEEP children lead to custody dis- . IT PUBLISHING., putes in which the parents I For information call'552-24~5 (continued on page 6) * * * 5 liTHE FORGOTTEN SEX" WHEN YOU MEET A LESBIA'N PE~SON: (continued from page 5) HINTS FOR THE HETEROSEXUAL WOMAN (l) Do not run screaming from the room. This is rude. sexual morality - especially (2) If you must back away, do so slowly and with discretion. the mothers' - may be at is- (3) Do not assume she is attracted to you. sue. Reese concludes that (4) Do not assume she is not attracted to you. ' lithemajority of courts han- (5) Do not assume you are not attracted to her. dle (such cases) with awk- (6 ) Do not expect her to be as excited about meeting a wardness, hostility and dis- heterosexual as you may be about meeting a Lesbian. She tast." Her survey of the was probably raised with them. opinions in these custody (7 ) Do not immediately start talking about-your boyfriend or cases is most interesting. husband in order to make it clear that you are straight. ---S.B., SexuaZ Law Reporter She probably already knows. (8) Do not tell her that it is sexist to prefer women, that * * * * * people are people, and that she should be able to love FINAL SOFTBALL STANDINGS everybody. Do not tell her that men are as oppressed by sexism as women and women should help men fight their l. Schleppers oppression. These are common fallacies and should be (Love Inn) understood as such. 2. Trumpeteers (9) Do not invite her someplace where there will be men unless (Palms) you tell her in advance. She may not want to be with them. 3. Gondoliers (1 0) Do not ask her how she got this way. Instead, ask yourself (Unsponsored) how you got that way. 4. Mariners (ll) Do not assume that she is dying to talk about being a (Dummy Up) Lesbian. 5. Hustlers (12 ) Do not expect her to refrain from talking about being a (Double Image) Lesbi an. (13 ) Do not trivia1ize her experience by assuming it is a Congratulations to the bedroom issue only. She is a Lesbian twenty-four hours a winners! day. (l4 ) Do not assume that because she's a Lesbian she wants to * * * * * be treated like a man. (15 ) Do not assume that her heart will leap with joy if you touch her arm (condescendingly? ... flirtatiously? ... CSWA SHAKE-UP power-testingly?). It makes her angry. After two successful (16 ) If you are tempted to tell her she's taking the easy way years, Sharon Cornelison out, THINK ABOUT THAT. has resigned as President of ' (17) Other: Christopher Street West As- sociation (CSWA); However, Cut out: add or delete items as desired: zerox: and give to she will remain on the Board all your straight women friends. Compliments of the ALFA news- of Directors. Several other letter Ad Hoc Public Relations Committee, Atlanta, Georgia. members have resigned from Eleanor, Karen and Susan the Board entirely. ---Reprinted from the Lesbian Connection .* * * * *
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6 PARENTS AND FRIENDS OF GAYS PFG's speakers I bureau in- LESBIAN MOTHERS (continued from page 1) cludes both members of the Gay (continued from page 1) community and some of the par- traught parents are handled ents. Its outreach to the current sexual partner. in the same manner: Ms. straight community has includ- "We see some problems in Spitzer shares her experience, ed lectures to church and tem- some of the children," Kirk- provides feedback, but above ple groups, schools, and pro- patrick reports; "but what welre all does a lot of listening, fessional organizations. Ms. finding are the types of di.ffi- since most of the parents are Spitzer also hopes to speak to culties very commonly seen in eager to express their feel- the Rotarians, the Chamber of the children of divorced par- ings. "I create a safe, car- Commerce, and other conserva- ents - conflict of loyalties, ing, and creative environ- tive groups "that have the a guilty concern as to the ment. II She tell s the parents power. II cause of the parents I split-up, of Lesbians to read Lesbian What are PFG's other pro- and anxiety about whether or Woman, Sappho Was a Right-on jects? .One Long Beach mother not they will face some further Woman, and consenting Adult, who read about PFG in a re- loss. It looks to us as though as well as some of the pam- cent Los Angeles Times arti- no features about these chil- phlets her own groups has cle, called Ms. Spitzer and is dren are specifically related designed especially for par- now trying to organize a par- to the mothers I sexual choice." ents. entsl group in her area. Ms. Most importantly, the re- (qontinued next column) Spitzer would like to start a searchers detected no trace of halfway house for Gays who the red herrings often wielded TELEPHONE NUMBERS don't have a place to crash. as effective weap6ns during YOU MIGHT NEED But her big project will be court custody challenges - that the establishment of a foster children who live with homosex- Alcoholism Center parent plan for Gay children ual mothers will form a trans- for Women (APW) 381-7805 to stay with Gay parents, so sexual self-image, become Gay Dignity 664-2872 they don't have to live in a themselves or learn the social Feminist Women's "repressive environment" - sex roles of the opposite sex. Health Center 936-6293 but that is still a long way The transsexual aspect re- Gay Community off. fers to one's internal sense of Services Center 464-7485 For further information on gender; transsexuals feel they Long Beach Parents and Friends of Gays, are men trapped in a woman IS Hotline 591-7611 call Charlotte Spitzer at: body, or vice versa. Homosex- Metropolitan (213) 346-9119 or ual love-object choice is Community Church (213) 346-6684 another matter, Kirkpatrick (MCC-LA) The next meeting for par- explains. For example, very Gay Hotline 466-4241 ents and friends is September feminine-appearing women - Office 748-0121 21. Call (213) 472-4804 to with no internal sense of National Organiza- get the exact location. being men - may choose other tion for Women women as sexual partners. Sex LA Chapter 655-3332 role is a third issue, involv- Orange Co. GCC (714) * * * * * ing the sexual role one chooses Alcohol Hotline 534-5820 to play. Information 534-3280 Few of the youngsters were Gay Hotline 534-3261 aware that their Temple Beth Chayim mothers were Lesbi- Chadashim 474-7014 ans, says Kirkpat- Ticket Information rick. The majority West LA 836-7822 CUSTOMIZED BOOKKEEPING SERVICES of the children were West LA 477-7300 born while their Downtown LA 225-1866 parents were mar- Pasadena 792-9011 ried; a few were Venice Rape Crisis KIMBERLY A. EVERT born outside of mar- Hotline 677-8116 ACCOUNTANT riage, but all born Westside Women's outside were by in- Health Clinic 450-2191 9~91 LANDFALL DRIVE tent. "For the most Wicca (714) 963-~963 HUNTINGTON BEACH, 399-3919 (714) 842-~~92 CALIFORNIA 92646 part, these women Woman's Building 225-1724 (continued page 8)
7 LESBIAN MOTHERS GAY FICTION MAGAZINE (continued from page 7) Gay women and men are in- CLASSIFIEDS: very much wanted to be vited to submit manuscripts mothers. The desire to be a of quality work for a new YOUIVE NEVER HEARD ANYTHING mother is very strong in quarterly magazine of Gay like it! Lesbian Music for many Lesbians. Sexual fiction to be published in Lesbians.· Lav~nder Jane choice doesnlt necessarily San Francisco next year. Loves Women and Living With have anything to do with The emphasis will be on Lesbians. $6 per record; whether one wants to be a literary excellence and a includes postage. Make parent,1I Kirkpatrick notes. balance between Lesbian and check and send to: As for the fathers, most Gay male work will be main- Project #1 youngsters had some contact tained in each issue. Dept.LN with them, with the involve- Innovative, experimental Preston Hollow, NY 12469 ment range about the same as and erotic material will be Allow 4 weeks for delivery. that for ex-spouses of het- considered and foreign works erosexual women, from the in English translation will very devoted to a few who be welcomed, but no porno- * * * * * had dropped out of the pic- graphy or poetry will be GAIAIS GUIDE - 1976 FOR GAY ture altogether. published. Graphic art is WOMEN. Discreet pocket size Kirkpatrick and her col- also being sought, especially international bar/club guide leagues hope to make this line drawings in black and and complete directory. study longitudinal, follow- white. This third edition: all USA ing the children through All work to be returned plus 40 other countries. adolescence. They are also should include a stamped, 2000 listings. Centers, trying to form a control self-addressed envelope and switchboards, organizations, group, matched for socio- sent to: publications, resorts, res- economic level and age, taurants, resources, servi- with the offspring of heter- Gay Fiction Magazine ces and much, much more. osexual divorced women. 631 Castro Street $5.00 only from: ---Human Behavior San Francisco, Ca. 94114 GAIAIS GUIDE * * * * 115 New Montgomery St. * * * * * San Francisco, Ca. 94105 (mail order only - two weeks WNOUNCEMENTS: I WOMEN'S STUDIES PROGRAM delivery on all orders). Also at: NOW CONFERENCE POSTPONED UCLA is offering a IIspe_ FEMINIST HORIZONS cializationll in Womenls 10586~ West Pico Blvd. The Second Annual Women Studies to students who com- Los Angeles, Ca. and Alternative Lifestyles plete 8 women IS studies Conference sponsored by the courses in addition to satis- PAGE ONE BOOKS Los Angeles Chapter of the fying their requirements for 26 North Lake Avenue National Organization for a major. To find out more Pasadena, Ca. Women (NOW) has been post- about the program and about poned, probably until Spring. the Fall course Introduction GAY CENTER FOR SOCIAL to Womenls Studies {WS lOa}, SERVICES * * * * call 825-8015, or go by the 2250 B Street office at Math Science 2907. San Diego ~ Ca. WOMENS DANCE Woman Energy is sponsoring * * * * * * * * * * an evening of entertainment MCC CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER and dancing September 18th (Saturday night) at the Wo- Metropolitan Community Church .of Los Angeles has announced man IS Bui1ding .. the re-opening of their Crisis Intervention Center (CIC) which There will be live enter- will operate a Gay hotline and a counseling center in the church tainment beginning at 8:30PM. building. The hotline number is 466-4241. For individual or Donation: $2.00. group counseling, or further information, call 748-0121. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 8 . '1 > ••--••••• ..• t,r..'~.
"'~ P.O. BOX 2023 CULVER CITY, CA 90230 The LESBIAN
NUMBER 18 JANUARY 1977
SUSAN SAXE sew / WRF By: Terry DeCrescenzo Those initials represent minister to your garage mechan- TO BE RETRIED one of the newest and upcoming ic to your son or daughter. Lesbian Feminist Susan women's organizations in our In 1974, the first support Saxe, whose trial for a 1970 community, Southern California group was founded in Los Ange- bank robbery ended in a dead- Women for the Whitman- les. They calJed themselves locked ("hung") jury in Octo- Radclyffe Foundation, and Southern Californians for the ber, has been denied a dis- this is their story: Whitman-Radclyffe Foundation, missal of charges and will be and set about the task of rais- required to stand trial a sec- In 1972, the Whitman-Rad- ing money for the work of the ond time on the same charges. clyffe Foundation was chart- Foundation, presenting lecture NeW8West quotes "confi- ered by the state of California and film programs, having dis- dential sources" that say the and granted tax-exempt status cussion groups, and providing jury was deadlocked at 9 to 3 by the Internal Revenue Ser- a forum for political candi- for acquittal, however the vice as a non-profit public dates. trial judge refused to put interest organization dedicated Women occasionally attended that jury vote on record. to enhancing the quality of events put on by the Southern Saxe's attorney argued that life for Gay people. The Foun- Californians For, but invaria- if a majority of the jurors dation's name is a fusion of bly found the group there too felt Saxe to be innocent, then the names of Walt Whitman, a male-dominated and too male- the right of the state to de- major American poet of the oriented and were turned off mand a second trial might be late nineteenth century, now to any deeper involvement with in question. generally known to have been the Foundation. Should Saxe be convicted, Gay, and Radclyffe Hall, the Then, in June of 1976, a she faces also being found twentieth century author of scant six months ago, Betty guilty of first-degree murder the controversial novel, liThe Berzon, a member of the Nation- since a policeman was killed Well of Loneliness," a Lesbian al Board of Directors of The duri ng the attempted robbery love story banned in her na- Whitman-Radclyffe Foundation, of the bank. tiveEngland and finally pub- wrote a letter to a small During the October tria1 , lished in the United States. group of women, asking them to the jury was not able to find The Foundation, which has meet with her to discuss the Saxe guilty "beyond a reason- been mainly active in the North- possibility of forming a sec- able doubt" because none of ern California area, is prob- ond support group for W-RF, a the witnesses were able to ably best known for its nation- group which would be made up positively identify her pre- ally-targeted advertising cam- entirely of women. A steering sense in the bank except Mi- paign, the "closet ad," which committee was formed to work chael Fleisher and Robert Va- ran in places like Time, News- toward the formation of a wo- leri, two others accused of week, Harpers, Psychology To- man's support group, which the robbery who have turned day and The Wall Street Jour- would aid in the work of the state's evidence. nal. The ad identified Gay national Foundation, but which Saxe will have a new trial people, standing inside a would also focus on those is- judge for the next trial , one closet, as everyone from your (continued on page 2) (continued next page) •••• ••• SUSAN SAXE gist, Gay activist and consul- participants in this society.1I (continued from page 1) tant. ,. Th~ next major 'event spon- After a "mt ni-aucti on" in sored by SCW/WRF will be Jean James Roy, cons idered by the' .October ~aised $234'toward O'Leary's appearance in Los Boston press as one of the' meeting expenses, a major fund- Angeles, at a time and place toughest Commonwealth judges raising auction was held in to be announced, probably dur- and nicknamed the "Hanging December at the Towpath Inn in ing the last weekend in Febru- Judge. II Los Angeles. The totals after ary. Gay activists and fem- expenses are not in yet, but SCW/WRF membership ranks inists believe that the be- ?CW/WRF is confident they have swell ed' to over' forty, havior of the judge and raised enough money to bring and all Lesbians are invited " prosecuti on duri ng the Octo" Jean 01Leary to Los, Angel es. to join. , Member,ship is $25 ber trial was IIreactionaryll in February for a speaking per year, tax-deductible. and IIsexist,1Iand echoed engagement. OILeary is the Make checks payable to 'The Vietnam war hysteria, homo- co-executive director of the Whitman-Radclyffe ,Foundation, phobia, and male supremacy. National Gay Task Force, head- and mail to Suite L, 13033 In Boston politicaT terms, quartered in New York. SCW/WRF Ventura Blvd., Studio City the duel between an Irish hopes to hear about what the 91604. There is no charge male judge and prosecutor NGTF is doing currently, and for attending a IIrapllor two and a Jewish radical Lesbian expect t9 ask O'Leary to com- if you are interested in seeing and her feminist attorneys, ment on how wom~n who have what the organization is all was classic. heretofore not felt as if they about. ---NewsWest had access to the Gay movement might get involved. * * * * * * * * * * On the national level, Pat Denslow, member of the Los An- LIBERATED INSURANCE SCW/WRF geles County Commission on the (continued fpom page 1) Status. of Women, has joi ned Lloyd Levin, Founder and the Board of Directors of the President of ALL TOGETHER has sues of most concern to Gay, Whitman-Radc1yffe Foundation. announced a new health insur- women. About 50 women at- Also, Betty Berzon, founder of ance policy of interest to tended the first Membership SCW/WRF arid vice-president of persons living in alternative Appeal party, and the South- the Whitman-Radclyffe Founda- lifestyles. ern California Women for tion Board of Directors, in- The policy, issued to the Whitman-Radclyffe Foun- dicates that the pamphlet ser- ALL TOGETHER by Associated dation was launched. ies which is a major'project Life Insurance Co. of Chicago, On the local level, of the Foundation this year, is a first in the insurance several important events have is moving closer to publica- industry. The new policy taken place. Three IIspecial tion. The series will cover covers maternity care regard- interest rapsll have been such topics as Gays partici- less of marital status, abor- held thus far, and this pro- pating in elective p-olitics, tion, voluntary sterilization, gram ;s proving to be a much Gays and fair employment prac- and treatment for rape victims needed forum for Lesbian tices, being a Gay parent, (continued on page 9) women to get more information telling your parents you1re l!.'i OOOOOOOO~OOOO~'OO~10~0; in some areas of concern to Gay, Gays and the spiritual ~ Ther~ are alter~atiyes. . ~ dilemna and many more, total- ~ to dronklng. lontine s s r~>I us all. Attendance is high, ~ and confusion it',-:§. ling around twenty IIbookletsll ~~ ~~ ranging from twenty to forty "~ r_~ women at each "rap.1I The in all. The Foundation is W~'r~l}~r~,. ~. next scheduled IIrap" will be hoping, finances permitting, ·bJ to mount a national· television and W~care ~. he1d on January 7" at 11501 ·~m ~. Huston, North Hollywood. The campaign, advertising the in- -~ ~ expensive IIpamphlets" in such ~ Open Alcohol Awareness ~ topic is liOn being a Lesbian I ~ Drop-In Group ~] a way as to IIgive information ~ Wednesdays 6:30·8:30 p.rn, ~ couple ..• improving com- ll munication, enjoying your of a practical nature to Les- : ~ Alcoholism Center for Women ~..] partner and achi evtn,9 stabi 1- bians and Gay men, and to ~ 1147 So, Alvarado St .. Los Angeles ~ lIeduccte the general public · ~ (213) 381·7805 t?!" ity in a paired relationshio.1I B'-i..~ group and individual counseling ~~ to the fact that Gay people '~ survival services. recovery house ~_~.b The resource person for this ~ " and a sisterly environment E~; are responsive and responsible rap is Betty Berzon, psycholo- ~ ~~j~,~~~~~~ll,~~~~~I~~f~~~'~~f~~I~~' 2 should abandon capitalism im- the "system" those brains AIOUT SUCCESS mediately and seek alternative, and talents? What·we are Iy: P. Mason collective lifestyles which accomplishing is the refusal are in no way dependent on the to contribute womanmoney to The issue of dyke separa- "system." We should share our the Movement. The Movement tism has been kicked around resources equally to achieve a needs money now, it will need the community for a few years fair distribution of our thus more later. As our accomplish- now, but I have only encoun- far meager wealth. ments grow, so will our needs. tered it recently. At a time It is, however, a fact that Our scope is limitless, de- in my life when the tide is the man has the money in this pending on how much women are about to turn toward afflu- man's world, and that money is willing to support each other. ence, I realize that dyke his power. The money is what Economically successful women separatism raises some seri- keeps him the boss, the presi- are valuable to our progress. ous, moral questions in my dent, the king. The money Besides, the obvious ad- mind, and that I am faced gives him approval of his de- vantage of being able to con- with a real dilemma. cisions, the "right" to con- tribute financially to Woman's Dyke separatism is, of tinue making rules. work, economically successful course, a large issue, Com- Although I'concede that women are learning to deal plicated by the fact that capitalism is not a fair sys- with the world as it is. We no one has yet to clearly tem, and therefqre exploitative, are learning how to perform define litheseparatist. II No can women afford the moral services which will, in turn, two individuals I h ve yet luxury of denying themselves allow us to employ other wo- talked with agree on what the use of it? Is it not ob- men. We are becoming admin- separatism is. However, it vious that the quicker, surer istrators who will develop is part of the Movement, and way to Woman's victory over the option of providing our there are individuals sin- oppression is to become the services for women only. cerely dedicated to the prin- hand that feeds us? Could it Some of us are already doing ciple of womanpower. They not be that women must become these things, and doing them envision what womanpower familiar with the uses of well. And, some collectivize working for women can do. power if we are to reach our their earnings or profits, They envision utopian woman- utopian goals? while others maintain an in- spaces -- pure, healthy, Probably the single largest dividual perogative to wealth supportive environments which force impeding the progress of (such as it is). will allow us all to reach our Movement is the unwilling- Whether we keep it or share our full potential. They ness or inability of women to it equally, isn't it possible see the end of exploitative perceive their own capacities that getting it, acquiring the capitalism, the end of the and needs for economic success. money, is an alternative way patriarchy, and the end of Even we dykes, we who work to beat the system? Is it the man's will to power. most of our lives, look for not possible that the system According to separatist and hide in inobtrusive, low- is going to take a long time thought, we must withdraw in profile jobs, jobs that cando getting beaten? Could we order to obtain these utopian nothing for us but pay poorly. not, perhaps on the way, cre- womanspaces -- withdraw sup- And, especially we dykes, we ate opportunity for each other? port, withdraw energy, with- are so intelligent, so capable, Must we suffer to succeed? draw money. Many proponents so talented! What do we think Reprinted from of the cause also feel we we can accomplish by refusing The Lesbian Feminist
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3 lated to financial management ~ NEWS CLIPS: I of community property, using The spousal support or child sup- LESBIAN NEWS port payments as part of re- Staff LESBIAN SOURCEBOOK gular income, rights concern- Women of the National Gay ing separate accounts, mort- Loustaunau Task Force (NGTF) are cooper~ gage loan provisions, credit Debby ~1cBride ating in the preparation of a reports and recourses, is Wendy A Lesbian resource book being available free of charge by M.F.L.Asch-Voegele edited by NGTF media director wr i t inq : jinx beers Ginny Vida. The book will be and published by Prentice Hall in CREDIT FOR WOMEN Contri butors the fall of 1977 or spring Department of Consumer of 1978. Affairs The Lesbian News is a The volume will include PO Box 310 monthly newsletter pro- about 35 articles on a vari- Sacramento, CA 95814 viding an outlet for view- ety of subjects, including points other than those coming out, therapy and coun- * * * * * embraced by the larger seling, monogamy and alter- local feminist and Lesbian nate lifestyles, legal prob- publications. lems and remedies, Lesbian INFORMATION FILE Although our space is mothers, activism, Lrsbian At its meeting on November limited, we will always culture, Lesbian femlnist 22, the Los Angeles County have room for viewpoints theory, race, class and age. Commission on the Status of other than our own, and Anyone who wishes to sub- Women voted unanimously to es- for rebuttals to that which mit brief personal testi- tablish an information file we publish. We invite monies (3-5 typewritten, and calendar of activities of community participation in double-spaced pages) on any women's organizations. the creation of a community of these subjects is encour- The purpose of establish- newsletter. aged to do so. Also, clear ing a file and calendar is to Address all correspon- black-and-white photos are create a centralized source of dence to: being sought of Lesbians who information for people in the The Lesbian News are willing to be oictured community. The information PO Box 2023 in the book. . can be obtained either by tele- Culver City, 90230 An appendix listing phone or coming into the of- Published by' BLS Enter- groups which have an active, fice. prises, a Lesbian owned significant Lesbian member- If you wish to have your partnership. ship or which offer services organization included, please Deadline for all mater- to Lesbians is also being send information on your ial submitted is the 20th prepared. Any organization structure, puroose, bylaws, of the month preceding which has not already re- regular meeting times and the masthead date. cei~ed an application to be places, services, and other Please make all checks listed in the appendix may activities for the file. Also or money orders payable to: send for a Lesbian Sourcebook send a list of each month's BLS ENTERPRISES Survey Form. activities for the calendar. For further information For information, contact Finally, please let other please call 396-5135 or Ginny Vida, NGTF, 80 Fifth women and organizations know 474-1648. Ave., N.Y., N.Y. 10011 or about the service and encour- call rz12) 741-1010 weekdays age them to use it. from 10 AM to 6 PM. Address all mail to the LACCSW, 769 Hall of Records * * * * 320 West Temple Street, Los Angel es 90012. For further CREDIT PAMPHLET information contact Judith Detchmendy at the same address A ten-page pamphlet with or call 974-1~55. complete information on state and federal credit laws, how to establish credit, laws re- * * * * *
4 problems like homosexuality. WOMEN TRUCK DRIVERS LESBIAN POET The Coalition of Women I happened to pick up your Olga Broumas, a University Truck Drivers was recently address at the American Li- of Oregon women IS studies in- formed in protest over the brary but, as it was from a structor, recently won the industryls hostility toward telephone directory, I could- prestigious 1976 Yale Younger women drivers. nIt be sure of the right Poet Award. One hundred and fifty place to call for. Anyway, As part of the literary angry women claim discri- I do hope you wonlt throw my award, Yale University Press mination with many truck letter to the paper basket. will publish Broumasl collec- stops refusing to let wo- tion of poems entitled Begin- men use the showers and Now Ilm writing you for two ning With o. sti11 having "men onls" main reasons; First lId Broumas, a 27-year old signs posted. like to get in touch with native of Greece said her The women are demand- the GAY LIBERATION MOVEMENT book revolves on her feminism. ing separate rooms for activities, collecting all IIIam a woman, I am a lesbian, male and female drivers on information available, either and I am Greek,1I she said. overnight stops, on-the- from booklets of your own, "An 0 is a very femi nist sym- job training for women, (or) from some books you bol. It's a sexual symbol. adjustable seats and pedals could point out. It's a symbol of womanhood, on trucks, and an end to and thatls what it means. II the IIsleeper testll -- the Second, and again I fear I ---Advocate trucking indystryls version may be not contacting the of the casting couch. right place, lId like to have * * * * * ---Majority Report a gay penfriend. Could you please handle it, or at least NEW GAY QUARTERLY * * * * * tell me where I should ad- dress to? Paragraph~ A Quarterly of Gay Fiction will begin pub- PENFRIEND NEEDED Here is some data about my- lishing in San Francisco in The following letter self: Ilm seventeen years the Spring of 1977 and is now was forwarded to LN from the old, girl, and L'Tl soon be soliciting manuscripts for in- ACLU Gay Rights Chapter. a Medecin student; lId like clusion. Organizers say that We reprint it here in its to write to anyone really Lesbians and Gay men will be entirety: interested on science. represented equally in each issue. Gay Rights Panel - American Thanks a lot, Innovative, experimental Civil Liberties Union Sincerely, and erotic material will be considered as well as graphics. For some time now, lIve been Maria do Carmo Roque da No poetr~ pornography, essays, following your work and Fonseca articles, interviews, reviews fight as close as possible; Vivo N. Sra. Carmo or advertisements will be taken. though this IIclosellmeans Vila Nova da Caparica Send to PO Box 14051, San quite far away. The fact PORTUGAL Francisco, Ca. 94114. is that the portuguese minds are completely closed to * * * * * * * * * *
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5 SYBIL BRAND The one consession the com- in New York City called Gypsy mission makes is that a greater Feet which offers parties, (HERSELF) REPORTS variety of work opportunity media events and low-cost Sybil Brand, head of the ought to be provided for Les- charter flights to practi- Vocational Training and In- bian prisoners, who are now cally every Gay spot on the spection Commission, and the only eligible for work on a globe. woman after whom the local single prison laundry shift. Gypsy Feet was started be- women's jail facility was ---NewsWest cause Perez believed Gays were named, recently sent a re- being ripped off by straight port to County Supervisor * * * * * travel agents. She provides Ed Edelman regarding her enjoyable trips at prices well namesake facilities. within the budgets of most Brand expressed mild WOMEN FARMERS working Gay people. dissatisfaction with a num- Women are pushing their Although most of the trips ber of factors challenged way into all kinds of jobs she arranges are mixed (Lesbi- ~y the Lesbian Rights Task that used to be considered ans and Gay men with occasion- Force of NOW. But in its exclusively male (or nearly ally straights who have learned overall conclusions, the so). Mostly the ~easons are that Gays know how to have a report indicated that the economic, which is exactly good time), Perez admits that commission accepts t~e cur- why nearly 74,0'00 women own some cities are better for rent policies of Sybil Brand or manage farms in the U.S. Lesbians (Paris and Amsterdam) Institute as operated by the nowadays. and others for Gay men (Rio). custody division of the With increased mechani- Already the largest such Sherriff's office. zation and a shortage of skill- club in the country with 5,000 Brandis report and ac- ed labor, a woman's role is members, Gypsy Feet is hoping companying explanation of no longer confined to canning to expand soon to the West policies by the Sheriff's tomatoes or keeping the books Coast. Meanwhile, if you would office, note that the segre- --now she grows and harvests like more information about gation of Lesbians is based those tomatoes: the extensive low-cost pack- on state regulations. But Not only are 17% of all ages available, write to: whereas the regulations in- farm workers now women, but dicate segregation may be female enrollment in agricul- Gypsy Feet necessary for persons who tural colleges has risen 1621 Second Avenue pose a threat to the peace about 90% since the fall of New York, NY 10028 and securi ty of the faci1ity , 1973. the Sheriff's department Although the U.S. grew ---NewsWest interprets that as meaning with the help of women who's required segregation. importance on the farms was * * * * * never adequately recognized, for Gay Women: today's women farmers are a Are you enjoying reading new breed. Many are college this newsletter? Do you see .GAIA'S GUIDE, 1977 graduates choosing an occupa- something you don't like about Annual discreet pocket size international bar/club tion in farming and proud to it? Either way~ how about let- guide and complete directory. This fourth edition: list "farmer" on an application.ting us know how you feel about All USA plus ao orher countries. 3000 listings. Cen- it~ what you'd like to see in ters, switchboards,publications,resources, services, * * * * * it~ and what (if anything) you retreats, restaurants and much much more. 85.00 ~ want to see. only from: GAIA'S GUIDE, 115 New Montgomery And remember~ we exist on Street, San Francisco, Calif. 94105. (discreet mail WANT TO TRAVEL? order only- two weeks delivery on all orders). your donations and ads. It is Also at: (L.A') Temple Beth Chayim Chadashim, If you are a Lesbian who a community newsletter~ which 1945 Westwood Blvd., FEMINIST HORIZONS, 10586 earns her living by working in means you can have a say about West Pico Blvd., THE SISTERHOOD BOOKSTORES, a factory, or driving a taxi what's in it~ and that it keeps 1351 Westwood Blvd., and SISTERHOOD BOOK- cab, or working in an office, going only so long as you con- STORE in THE WOMEN'S BUILDING. In Pasadena at: and youlve never even dreamed tinue to support it financially. PAGE ONE BOOKS, 2(\ North Lake Avenue and in of visiting the Lesbian hot Support its advertisers~ San Diego at BOOK MARK, 4077 Adams Ave., THE spots of Paris because you send us a donation as ()ft';'r~ as WOMEN'S STORE, 2965 Beech St., and that Right never could have afforded it, you can~ and help keep it going. On Lesbian Bar: DIABLO'S at 2533 EI Cajon. Valerie Perez has news for you. ~~~~ Perez runs a social club * * * * *
6 second-tri~ester abortions, arbitrary and unconstitutional. ABORTION RULING and which would have inhiDited The courtls opinion reit- the professional conduct of erates the conclusion that the Characterizing its deci- physiciRns treating such wo- Fourteenth Amendmentls "con- sion as "a logical and anti- men. cept of personal liberty and cipated corollary" to two Provisions requiring spous- restrictions upon state action" abortion cases of 1973, the al consent, or parental con- encompass the right of a wo- U.S. Supreme Court has struck sent for minors, were found man to decide whether to ter- down various sections of a unconstitutional. In addition, minate a pregnancy. Missouri statute which would prohibition of saline amnio- ---SexuaLawReporter have restricted the rights of centesis (the most common women seeking first- and abortion procedure) was found * * * * *
SECOND WOMEN AND ALTERNATIVE LIFE STYLES CONFERENCE at the University of Southern California Saturday, February 5, 1977 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Presented By WORKSHOPS SCHEDULE THE SEXUALITY NO LESBIANISM TASK FORCE Lns Angeles Chapter of NOW 9·9:30 a.m...... Welcome WORKSHOPS ----~--- . ... Workshop I Lesbian Families 9:45· II :30 a.rn. Martha Kirkpatrick, M.D .. Psychotherapist Our Bodies, Ourselves II :30· 12:45 p.m. Lunch Karen Blanchard, M.D. Lesbians and the Law 1:00· 1:30 p.lII...... , . . . Keynote Address, Marlene Able, Attornev at Law Ramona Ripston, ACLU Alcoholism and Women 1:45·3:30 p.llI. . .. Workshop 2 Gerri Estes. Education & lntonnat lon. Alcoholisnt C('IIter/iJY IVOIIICll Parenting Your Own and Your Lover's Child/Children 3:45·5:30 p.rn. Workshop 3 Jane Wagner, M.A .. M.F.C, Educationa! Therapist Women's Automotive Workshop Child Care By Reservation Will Be Provided By Lesbian Mothers/LA. Men's Collective Toni Gallucci, Licensed lnstrucror, '<';USGI1 Nestor. Crrt. Ilkc/umic. l.ic. 111 .••.t•rtu. In and Out of the Closet DONATION Bobbi Bennett Sexual Problems: A Feminist Perspective Cuntcrcncc .S7.50· Check Payable to: S & L Taskforce Diane A bbitt DANCE ..... $2.50· PA YABLE AT DOOR ONLY Functioning in the Real World as a Gay Activist Pat Dens/ow, Commissioner. I..A. Countv Connnission, Suuu« III WO"'£,11 REGISTRATION FORM The Movement: Where are we Going I will attend the "Women and Alternative Life Styles" Conference and am Della Bliss Rape: A Political Act of Terror cuclu,ing S ($7.50 per person. Marilyn Murphv, Educator. writer. Speaker, Catiti« Conunuuit v (hXalli:,,1' I would like space to exhibit art or crafts (bring your own table), and am Achieving a Stable Paired Relationship: A Guide for Gay Couple, enclosing an additional SI 0.00 S _ Bett y Berzon, MA .. M.FC How Do I Tell My Parents and Friends I .uu Interested in tlte following lVorkshopt, (indicate firs: five (5) Charlotte Spitzer, AI.A .. Al.FC .. nil'. !JIIUI'IIII he" Learning Ccutcr, ,·ltokcs in order of preference: you will be assigned to three (3)). Does Sex Spoil Friendship? Chair, Parents 1111" l-ricnds "/(;1/1'\' Jan Holden Are Heterosexual Women Oppressed Within the Movement" Ivy Bottini Women and Anger Chris l-outconer, MI'III1. Consutunu, Chair: 1...-1.. VOII' CR 7i,.II../;,I'(,(' & J. Self Defense .\i'm/,('I''' /111/'('(/1/ Bet tv Brooks, Ass!. Dir. 11'011/('11\ Studies. ((II SI(/I(' 1.. /1.. j-;'"lId('/' II'.IYI -1. Emerging Women: Achieving Economic Independence Bet tv Binder. Pres. I.. A. Feminist Federal Credit Union Assertiveness Training s, Karen Freedom, AI. T" Valeri: Kirkgaan]. AI. T.. H.-I.
Non-Traditional Employment N;rlll~ Barbara Allen. Career l'lounim; ('<'Jlll'r Women and Religion Adure'ss Valerie J. Valrejean. Pastor II'('\,/ }Jay .\lCII"U/J,,/itall (il111J11l1l1iIY Church The Lesbian Novel Citv Stale Zip __ Jov Fisher, Feminist It'ril"l' MAl L TO: Los Angeles NOW. Sexuality & Lesbianism Task Force Lesbianism and Judaism X271 Melrose Avenue. Los Angeles, CA 90046 Leah Kroll. Rubbinical lntcrn. Telllple Iletlt·('ltayvilll Cltauashilll
There will be a limited enrollment and admission will be by PR E·R EG ISTRATI ON ON LY. Please send your application in promptly to avoid disappointment in the assignment of requested workshops,
Conference Dance will be held at the Woman's Building, 1727 N. Spring Street, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, February 5, 1977 Sponsored by WOMAN ENERGY - Sound by JOY SOUND Tickets: S2.50 - Payable at the Door for/llrt/wr irr[or nuition or/or Child Con' ('({II: Chris V(fIl.iI'OIlN. 552-25()1. or ·J.87-4:HO ext. 218
7 DISCRIMINATION central characters. An adjec- PAY GAP WIDENS tive list was used to describe IN HOUSING the personality of the central BETWEEN SEXES Oespite laws against sex figure. . Despite so-called advances discrimination, open housing The results were that male in women IS abilities to en- still isn't open to women, figures dominated on all sta- croach upon previously all- according to a study funded tions by more than two to one, male job categories, the earn- by the Department of Housing and especially on informational ings gap between the sexes has and Urban Development. programs (508 males vs 82 fe- grown in the last 20 years. The study, titled "Wo- males). Women were typically A recent Labor Department men and Housing: a Report seen as members of an enter- report indicated that the on Sex Discrimination in tainment group, as housewives, average full-time working man Five American Cities," re- or with no clear role at all. now earns about $5,000 more ported that women, especially They were depicted neither as a year than the average woman. single, widowed or divorced work-oriented nor cognitive. In 1974 the median earnings women, are discriminated of women were $6,772, compared against in both the rental * * with $11 ,835 for men, a dif- and home buying markets. ference of nearly $100 per Housing discrimlnation week. against women "historically LESBIAN FILMS OK The report, based on Cen- has been overt," the report Attempts to ~ave Lesbian sus Bureau data, blamed two says, but "today it is in- films banned from Marin Com- primary factors for the wi- creasingly subtle, disguised munity College were defeated dening gap: a continued con- by ruses or hidden behind in late October by the col- centration of women in low- superficially neutral cri- lege district's board of skilled, low-paying jobs, and teria such as marital status." trustees. In a 4-1 vote, the a sharp rise in the number of ---Advocate trustees approved the showing women entering the work force of the Emerging Women IS Film at beginners I level jobs. * * * * * Series, which came under at- The report found, however, tack because it included films that the once wide gap between on Lesbian love. the earnings of white and WOMEN AND TV Opponents of the films black women has narrowed con- Two Canadian researchers charged that the movies were siderably. Black women now monitored two commercial and unChristian and would "pro- average 94% as much pay as one educational Toronto TV mote Lesbianism." One leader white women, whereas in 1960 stations for a week and con- of the California Young Re- it was only 70%. cluded that television is publicans became so irate at Analysts said, however, not acting as a change agent the board's decision that he that even taking in all of the with respect to sex-role swore to start a recall move- known considerations, "much definitions. ment against the four trustees of the male-female differential Each show and commercial who voted for the films. remains unexplained" and dis- was coded for content and ---Advocate crimination may be involved. for the sex and occupation of * * * * * * * * * *
TEMPLE BETH CHAYIM CHADASHIM --serving the Gay Community 1945 Westwood Blvd., W. Los Angeles 90025 Tel: 552-2485 (l~ blocks South of Santa Monica Blvd.)
Friday Services: 8:15 PM (followed by a Social Hour) Servi ces Conducted by: Ms. Leah Kroll, Student Rabbi Ms. Marty Fox, Cantorial Student
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8 the Gay Switchboard in Long directories of organizations IRIS FILMS Beach which is both a help- and businesses that cater to The women of Iris Films line and a referal service. people in alternate life- are presently editing a film The switchboard particularly styles, etc. Membership is about Lesbian Mothers and needs the woman's touch to $10.00 for one person, $5.00 Child Custody. The film will help deal with women callers. for each additional person be a 45 minute, 16mm, color GSL also have social ac- 1iving with you. documentary about the viabil- tivities such as beach par- The Insurance program has ity of Lesbian mother custody ties, bike rides, etc. which a Basic Benefit of $30/day and the injustice of decisions change from m0nth to month. while hospitalized for sick- made on faulty information Regular membership is ness or injury. It goes by the courts. $5.00 per month and is open briefly like this: The film consists of to anyone regardless of race, -Spouse is that person, eight Lesbians and their 15 religion, age, sex, or sexual living with you, whom you children intercut with various preference. Membership fees designate regardless of legal II experts. " It is now in may be adjusted or waived for relationship or sex. rough cut version and will be those active volunteers whose -$150 benefit for abor- used to raise the nefessary circumstances warrent it. tion, in addition to the additional funds to complete Make checks p~yable to basic hospital benefit. it. the Gay Service League or GSL -$150 benefit for elective The original budget was and mail to: PO Box 5014, sterilization, in addition to $25,000, but Iris Films has Long Beach, Ca. 90805. For the basic hospital benefit. come in well under that cost further information, please -Un isex premi ums- (same so far. They estimate they call (213) 591-7611. rates for men and women). will need $8,000 more to com- -$5,000 toward cost of plete the film, and are hop- * * * * * treatment resulting from ing to finish on a budget of crimi nal assaul t, incl udi ng $18,000 total. If you would like to receive rape. Treatment means medi- Iris Films needs the the Lesbian News at your home cal treatment and psycholo- support of the women's commu- or other private address~ you gical consultation services. nity to complete this film. may do so by making a donation For full information on If you would like to be a of $2.00 or more per year. what you get, don't get, and part of that completion, you Make check or money order pay- how to become a member and are reminded that your dona- able to BLS Enterprises and policy holder, write: tion is tax deduct~ble (pend- mail to PO Box P,023~ Culver ing IRS approval). Pl ease City~ CA. 90230. ALL TOGETHER make checks payable to Iris Suite 1416 Feminist Collective, Inc. and * * * * * 205 W. Wacker Drive mail to PO Box 26463, Los Chicago, IL 60606 Angeles, CA 90026. LIBERATED INSURANCE (continued [pom page 2) * * * * * * * * * and other victims of criminal assault. The criminal assault ~ ANNOUNCEMENTS: t L. B. WOMEN - HELP! benefit is notable in that it The Long Beach Gay Service provides coverage for psycho- RADICAL THERAPY ACTION RAPS League (GSL) has made an ap- logical rehabilitation as peal to the women of Long Beach well as medical treatment. Held the 2nd and 4th Fri- to join them to provide the However, only members of day of each month ... area with a cooperative ser- ALL TOGETHER are eligible to From 7:15 to 10 PM ... vice organization. receive this coverage: ALL At the Ocean Park Commun- GSL is a service modeled TOGETHER is an organization ity Center, 245 Hill Street, after other service clubs such which serves the needs of peo- Santa Monica . as the Lions Club, Kiwanis, ple in alternate lifestyles Women onl y . Rotary, etc. Servi ces incl ude who are daily ignored or dis- Facilitated by Annie Kerlan a speakers bureau, publication criminated against. They pub- and Bond Wright ... of a Long Beach section to 1ish a .lournal , offer 1egal Donation: $2.00 ... Orange County's Focus, and assistance, book discounts, * * * * * 9 SISTERHOOD REVIVAL \ ICLlSSIFIEDS: • TELEPHONE\NUM~ERS or Y·U MIGHT NEED FOR RENT, GUEST HOUSE IN North Hollywood, single, How to Regain Consciousness ACLU Gay Righ $ $135/month includes' pool & Chapter' H-O-M-O-S-E-X utilities. Contact Sharyn Purpose: To renew/recharge Alcoholism Center at (213) 760-0183 or the commitment of feminists for Women (APW) 381-7805 (805) 251-1090. to the liberation of all Dignity, L A 664-2872 women and to bring other SF Valley 894-7982 * * * * women into the struggle. Orange Co. (714) 892-5274 I Feminist Women's YOU'VE NEVER HEARD ANYTHING Personal Testimony--Workshops i Hea1th Center 936-6293 LIKE IT! Lesbian Music for Guerilla Theatre--Booths I[ Gay Commun ity Lesbians. Lavender Jane Child Care Provided Services Center 464-7400 Loves Women and Living With $2.00 Donation, Long Beach Hotline 591-7611 Lesbians. $6 per record, I Metropol itan includes postage. ~ake At the Culver City Auditorium , Community Church 748-0121 check and send to: 4117 Overland Ave. Culver City CIC Hotline 466-4241 January 30th, ,10 AM-5 PM National Organization Project #1 I for Women Dept. LN Organized by the Sisterhood L A Chapter 655-3332 Preston Hollow, NY 12469 Revival Collective I, Hollywood Ch. 654-8340 Orange County Gay * * * * * * * * * Community Center Office (714) 534-3280 MENDING ANYONE? CALL KAY, WOMEN & THE LAW Alcohol Hotline 534-5820 843-8677. Hem $2.50, zipper Gay Hotline(714) 534-3261 $3.50, pocket or repair The Eighth National Con- Parents and Friends $1.00 up. 3419 Warner Blvd ference of Women & the Law of Gays 346-9119 Burbank, Ca. 91505. will be held March 24-27, 1977 People's Law ,. and will be sponsored by the I Collective 485-0506 * * * * University of Wisconsin Law I Rape Crisis Hotline677-8116 Schoo1, Madi son, WI 53706. Temple Beth Chayim DYNAMITE DAMSELS: A COMIC This years conference will Chadashim 552-2485 BOOK by a Lesbian for Lesbi- be featuring a Lesbian Law IiTicket Information ans. $1.35 includes postage. Section and a Third World I (Women's Events) 'Roberta Gregory, Box 4192, Women Block. In addition to West L A 836-7822 ,Long Beach, Ca. 90804. being the subject matter of West L A 477-7300 these special features, Lesbi- ,Downtown L A 225-1866 an and minority women's issues Pasadena 792-9011 THE NEXT MEETING OF THE will be part of other appro- Westside Women's • LESBIAN NEWS STAFF WILL priate panels and workshops Center,(evenings)399-9512 BE HELD AT 7:00 PM ON throughout the conference. Westside Women's FRIDAY ~ JANUARY 7TH AT Speakers will include Health Clinic 450-2191 THE CHURCH IN OCEAN PARK, Elaine Noble, Professor Herma Woman's Building 221-6161 2ND AND HILL STREETS IN Hill Kay, and Representative • SANTA MONICA. , Elizabeth Holtzman. Music will be provided by Margie AND LAST (BUT NOT LEAST), ALL MEMBERS OF THE COM- Adam. DON'T FORGET YOUR CHANGES OF MUNITY ARE URGED TO Registration fees are: ADDRESS. OUR FRIENDLY POSTAL ATTEND THE OPEN MEETING Student, $15, Non-Student $25. SERVICE WILL NOT FORWARD 3RD OR TO SUBMIT MATERIAL Obtain registration form by CLASS MAIL, WHICH IS THE WAY FOR CONSIDERATION AT writing above address. Dead- WE USUALLY TRA VEL. BESIDES, EITHER THE MEETING OR BY line for registration: Feb 15. YOU DON'T WANT THIS FABULOUS MAIL TO PO BOX 2023~ NEWSLETTER TO BE LATE REACH- CULVER CITY~ CA 90230. * * * * * ING YOU, DO YOU?
10 L.A: s Only Monthly FREE Lesbian Publication •••a.••••• • •• NUMBER 2S AUGUST 1977
HOUSTON IWY. CHRIS10PHER STREET specific purpose is to provide Lesbians and Gay men joined IIHouston in November wi11 be the target of the Anita a national communications net- together at Christopher. Street Bryant and Phyllis Shlafly work from the California IWY West on June 26th, making the forces in another of their support group to lither H~Y turnout for this year's march/ attempts to crush all human support groups across the parade the largest in Los An~ rights. The feminist, mi- nation. r1embers of the co- geles. Estimates were that nority and Lesbian communi- alition believe that communi- from three to five thousand ties must be there as an cation is the key to a Hous- people marched down Hollywood organized coalition to en- ton success. Blvd., with another 10,000 sure their defeat,1I stated Among the non-negotiable lined along the sidewalks. Gladys Benjamin, co-chair unifying points supported by The size of the march was of the International Womens the coalition are ratifica- obviously in response to the Year Support Coalition of tion of the ERA, reproductive defeat of a pro-Gay housing California. rights for women (including ordinance in Dade County on The IWY Support Coalition abortion on demand and the June 7 by orange juice queen started in California for elimination of forced steri- Anita Bryant and the efforts that state's conference, and lization), legislative pro- of California State Senator is now planning for the Hous- tection for Gays, and child- John V. Briggs (R-Fullerton) ton effort. Part of this care centers financially to pass legislation in Cali- effort has led to the estab- accessible to all women. fornia forbidding homosexuals lishment of a nationwide WATS The following task forces to teach. telephone line at coalition are in operation in the Cali- Not only were more people headquarters. This line's fornia support effort: Poli- on the streets this year, but tical Strategy, Fundraising, strong political statements, Transportation, Scholarships markedly on the decline in INSIDE THE NEWS (to send a lobbying force to recent years, were prevalent. Editorial: Houston), Speakers, ~1edia Not surprisingly, there was a Three Cheers for the (information dissemination), noticeably smaller number of Community Research (developing and ga- men in drag, due to complaints thering information to share), by feminists and an appeal by News Clips: Coalition Work (outreach to more conservative Gay leaders Anita Keeps Her Job all other concerned groups), to tone down in light of the and Loses Her Organiza- and a Houston Co-ordinating current political atmosphere. tion Name task force. Solidarity was underscored Lesbian caucuses played an y a coalition of Lesbian and News Feature: important part in most of the non-Lesbian groups formed into Abortion: Who Pays? states with successful IWY a contingent that easily a- conferences. It is especially mounted to several hundred What I s To Do? important that Lesbian women women. Th<:'!rewere banners by IWY Benefit and an and Gay men reach Houston so Los Ange-jes NOW, Olivia Records, ERA Walkathon (amoung (continued on page 2) •(cont•-inue•d on••page 2) YOUSTON I~JY Black, handicapped, Native CHRISTOPHER STREET WEST American, and Asian caucuses continued from page 1 continued from r 3 1 that a strong united voice as well as with feminist and Wages for Housework, the Alco- speak against the attacks they Gay groups and organizations. holism Center for Women and have been subjected to and We will go to Houston united the Le~bian Resource Program that the final resolutions re- around our human concerns." at GCSC, as well as the two The IWY Support Coalition leading banners by an "ad hoc f~ect concern for Gay human asks that all concerned women rt ghts. committee" on the Westside, get involved with the support proclaiming "Lesbians Fight . In a conversation with effort. Send money: if you Llll~ne Fifield (one of the 13 can't go to Houston, support for Freedom", and "Women for Lesblan delegates to Houston Lesbian Rights~1I That group from California), Fifield the efforts to see that some- has since adopted the name stressed how important it is one is there to insure your Lesbian Feminists and is now that the thirteen Lesbian del- rights are represented. Join working to mobilize and edu- egates from California main- the California Support Coali- cate the Lesbi.an community in ~a~n high visibility in organ- tion. Your individual effort Los Angeles, as well as involve l~lng and caucusing for Les- is needed to help get every- itself in more "activistll ori- b a~ and Gay right and reso- thing together in time for ented areas. i Houston. lutlons at the Houston con- The next support coalition Besides the women's con- ference. "He intend to be a meeting,will be held August tingent, participating organ- strong, visible force with 5th at 7:30 PM, at 6206 New- izations were the American Le~bi~n issues as our top Civil Liberties Union, Gay prlorlty. My work in the IWY castle Ave, Reseda. For further information or to Teachers of Los Angeles, Support Coalition is important Parents and Friends of Gays, now.to assure that a strong send contributions, please write: Temple Beth Chayim Chadashim, femlnst and minority network Metropolitan Community Church, of support is created before IWY Support Coalition Dignity and Integrity. A Houston. 1117 Tenth Street #3 group of children skateborded "Many feminists are busy Santa t10nica , 90403 in front of their marching w?rki~g on the ERA, the abor- ~others with signs saying tlon lssue and other major "Gay f10ms are Great Moms," c?ncerns, just as many Les- or call 451-1931 or 996- 1574. and IIWeDon't vmnt to Lose blans .have targeted human/ Our Mothers." Gay r1ghts coalitions as the The march proceeded in its focus fo~ thei r primary energy. * * * * * usual orderly fashion to the The ~esblans and non-Lesbians carnival grounds on Sunset worklng together on the IWY Blvd. to hear the scheduled Support Coalition will assure THE FEMINIST WICCA speakers. There were no re- .t~e mobilization of the Les- 442(LN) Lincoln Blvd. ported incidents with the b~an/Gay community, the femi.- Venice, CA 90291 police, and Jesus freaks were n1st community and other mi- (213) 399-3919 absent. nority communities," Fifield Catalog, 35¢ At least 25 people spoke declared. "We have already to the crowd, of which more started building bridges with than half were men. Some of
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Los Angeles 90025 Tel: 559-0320 (l~ blocks South of Santa Monica Blvd.) Friday Services: 8:15 PM (followed by a Social Hour) Services Conducted by: Ms. Leah Kroll, Student Rabbi Ms. Marty Fox, Cantorial Student Member: Union of American Hebrew Congregations 3 its clinics could perform juice sales have risen 16%, book she is writing. abortions where such aid costs and the conslusions of a re- The orders were requested from 0 to $170, depending on cent poll which indicated hy the Connecticut-based a woman's ability to pay. n20ple would not stop huying Save The Children Foundation, The emotional and devisive orRnae juice because of Bry- a 46-year-old nonprofit group debate over abortion seems ~nt's stand against homosex- that solicits money for under- certain to flare once again uals, the Florida Citrus privileged children. into state and national Commission has decided to The head of the organiza- politics. retain Bryant to advertise tion, David L. Guyer, testi- ---Ne\'Jsweek Florida orange juice. fied that his group's fund raising efforts were being * * * * * * * * hurt nationally by criticism and publicity drawn by Bry- ant's Save Our Children cam- LOSES ORG. NAME paign. ---LA Times ••"'. A federal judge granted temporary orders tluly 15th G"•••, barring Anita Bryant and her * * * * * antihomosexual organization FIGHT BRYANT ANITA KEEPS JOB AND from further use of the name "Save Our Chi-l dren. " In the last 2 weeks of On July 20th, Anita Bryant U.S.District Judge William June major local organizing publically announced that she M. Hoeveler granted a pre- has led to the formation of had no intention of taking liminary injunction against at least three new groups. her crusade against homosex- the group and ordered a full LESBIAN FEMINISTS meets uals nation-wide, and that trial in August. He issued on the Westside. Principle she saw no reason to change a lO-day temporary restrain- concerns are developing a her mind at this point. ing order preventing Bryant feminist analysis of the On thp basis of that state- from using the name Save Our current political situation ment. the fact that orange Children for the title of a and how, when, where, and We've had it with Anita's brand. LESBIAN CONCENTRATE ~ Nowfrom A LES8IANTHOLOGY OF SONGS AND POEMS Olivia Records LESBIAN CONCENTRATE A Lesbianthologyof songs and poems featuring Gwen Avery -BeBe K'Roche Berkeley Women's Music Collective- Meg Christian Sue Fink· Judy Grahn- Pat Parker· Linda (Tui) Tillery Teresa Trull . Mary Watkins- Cris Williamson Part of the proceeds from this album will go to Lesbian Mothers National Defense Fund. Available at Sisterhood Bookstore Feminist Horizons 1351 Westwood Blvd., LA 10586'12 W. Pico Blvd., LA The Feminist Wicca Page One Bookstore 442 Lincoln Blvd., Venice 26 North Lake Ave., Pasadena Sojourner 538 Redondo Ave., Long Beach Olivia Records is a national women's recording company. Mail order price $6.60 (includes mailing costs). Olivia Records· PO Box 70237, Los Angeles CA 90070. whether to work with gay men. Sunday meetings are being NUMBER 40 held at the Church in Ocean Park. Call the Ocean Park LEO The Iowa City Council in Community Center (399-9228) or late April voted 4-3 to ban Westside Womenls Clinic (450- discrimination against gay 2191), Judy Freespi rit or Pody TEACHER DEFIES BRIGGS people. The vote made Iowa Molina for further information. City the 40th municipality THE COALITION FOR HUMAN Lillene Fifield, a facu1- to enact some form of human RIGHTS is the mixed gay group, ty member at California rights for gay people. meeting currently in Hollywood State University, Fullerton, which sponsored the June 13 wrote a bristling letter to ---Advocate massive march. Some 30 organ- State Sen. John Briggs of * izations ranging from ACLU, Fullerton. * * * Gay Community Services Center, Referring to his anti- O.C. GCC SWP, NOW, and the Lesbian Gay teacher bill, SB 1253, Feminists are currently in- Fifield wrote, IIIam a teach-Community Center by its Board volved. The group plans to er in your home district at Jf Directors, remains open. draw support from straight Cal State University, Fuller-After last monthls decision allies also. Call Brenda ton, and a Lesbian, and I do to close, concerned members Weathers at ACH (381-7805) or not appreciate your tamper- of the community took affirm- Morris Kightl (463-3928) for ing with my civil rights as ative action for its survival. meetings times and places. a human being.11 A new structure and a posi- THE NEW ALLIANCE FOR GAY Fifield states that she tive program is underway. EQUALITY (NEW A.G.E.) is spe- would not hesitate to write Four new Board members cifically committed to the the letter again, but now have been elected to the task of passing gay rights that shels had time to think Board of Directors; Jim Davis, legislation in Los Angeles. about it, the potential of Scott Dickerson, Rae Hamilton They see their goal as a con- repercussions is very fright-and Michelle Kerin. sciousness raising project ening. IIIrealize how seri- Now, with approximately as well as a civil rights ous the language of Briggsl 80 volunteers (and many more effort. The group is composed bill is. Itls nice to know needed) under the direction of many politically and finan- that there is a Lesbian and of Doug Farson, the newly cially influential groups pro-human rights community appointed executive director, and individuals (MECLA, Tavern able to provide support in the Center hopes to undergo Gui1d, Whitman-Radclyffe, gay case Briggs decides to make a major facel ife (externally women and men with city govern-good on the promise in his and internally). New ideas ment affiliations, state and bill to suppOt't school dis- and blood is always being local NOH, etc.) For more in- tricts by legislation that sough1-.-Come down or give formation call Bobbi Bennett promise not to emply any the Center a call at (714) at 996-1574 or Jeanne Cordova teacher who engages in homo- 534-3261. at 839-7254. sexual activity. II ---Focus ---Lesbian Tide * * * * * * * * 121]) 43:1-2723 LET ~GE. DO IT YOUR IRONING. THAT IS ... barbara t. kreedman, m.s.w. REASONABLE PRICES ... .issor.i at» t lu-r ap ist A-l SFRVICE '.. ind iv id u.il r.o up lr- 399-8453 Kt'OfKt' 1'. ~()I1SPI. 1.( .s.w F(fOlip thr-r ap v After 6:00 Pi1 5 WOMEN '5 FILMS NEEDED ERA WATCH NOW chapter. Get friends The National Women's Film The Church of the Brethren and businesses to pledge any Circuit is inviting submis- has decided to hold its gen- amount per mile. The money sions for its new film pack- eral board meetings for the will go to the National NOW age. The Circuit, a project next few years only in states ERA Strike Force, which will of Moonforce Media, Inc., is that have ratified the Equal apportion the money wisely a nationwide series of show- Rights Amendment. in key areas. The pledge ings of feminist films which The policy affects meet- cards have all the instruc- started in October 1975. ings, three of them annually, tions on them, from how to Since then, two different 2- between now and March 1979 handle the money to what to hour packages of films have or until ERA becomes part wear. Jeen touring to over 30 cities. of the U.S. Constitution. For more information call Proceeds from the showings Three more states need to Shelly Mandell at (213) 479- are divided among the film- ratify the amendment before 4111 or write her at 3127 makers, the local producers the March 1979 deadline. Coolidge~ Los Angeles, 90066. of the showings and Moonforce ---Herald-Examiner t1edia. Now a third package , * * * * is being put together. LESBIAN SURVEY To qualify for inclusion * * * * * in a Circuit package, the ERA WALKATHON Through. the ~fforts of the film production should be August 27, the National Lesbian News~ official copies substantially controlled by Organization for Women (NOW) of Karla Jay and Allen Young's women. All filmmaking styles is sponsoring a nationwide Sexuality Survey - Lesbian and subject matters are wel- walkathon to raise money for Ouestionnaire have been de- come. Films and entry forms the passage of the Equal livered to the Los Angeles are due on October 1, 1977. area. For further information Rights Amendment (ERA). You may pick up your copies Locally, the walk will take and to obtain an entry form, place along the Venice beach without charge from: please wr ite to: with a rally beginning at ' 9 At~and the wal k beginning Feminist Horizons Moonforce Media, at 10 AM at the Venice Beach 10586~ W. Pico Blvd P.O. Box 2934 Pavilion (Windward & Ocean West Los Angeles Main City Station Front Walk). Washington, DC 20013 The walk will be 12 miles Page One Books (up to Roadside and back, 26 N. Lake Avenue There is no limit to the twice). There will be check- Pasadena number of entries from one filmmaker or distributor, points, monitors, red cross, or from any member of the .you name it. You can take and there is no entry fee. breathers, as this is no L.N. staff. However, 16mm films onlY race. Pledge card packets nlease, with optical so~nd- are available from any local * * * * * tracks or s11ent. FANTASY SURVEY The HAIR SHLEPPA According to Linda SEXUAL FANTASY SURVEY Hamilton, there is an un- W4XING fulfilled need for Lesbians Please circle the appropriate to discuss/share/enjoy answers below and return to: 'by their sexual fantasies with LINDA HAMILTON, PO Box 5120, each other. Hamilton is Santa Monica, CA 90405. GLORI~ writing a book on Lesbiansl sexual fantasies which 1) I have sexual fantasies: Hair Removal should fill at least a por- more than l/day Our Specialty tion of this void. l/day State Licensed The book will include l/week basic factual information, less than l/week Bikinis.Legs. Arms sexual fantasies, and short Face. Brows Etc. sexual-fantasy sto.r ies . , Fociols. LashTinting 2) I fantasize: Hamilton is not financial- during masturbation , ly backed by any person or when making love 17970 \JEt\lURil BOULEII4RD establishment. If you would ENCINO, other . 01.91316·(213) 345: 2063 like to be a part of her survey, fill out the Sexual 3) I fantasize about: Fantasy Survey herein and myself only ALCOHOLISM send it along to her. imaginary persons someone I know CENTER * * * * * other . for WOMEN MARY JO TO SPEAK' 4) My fantasies make me feel: 1147 south alvarado Mary Jo Risher and Ann excited los angeles, ca. 90006 so/so (213) 381-7805 Foreman, a Lesbian couple nationally known as a result guilty recovery home. . sliding sca~ of Risher's courageous fight other . services in Dallas, Texas, for custody non-residential of her son, will speak Tues- 5) I tell my fantasies to: positive ' senstfive . aware day, August 23rd, at 8 PM no one at the Gay Community Services my lover(s) Center (GCSC). my friend(s) The two women will report other . -, ,A CAREFULLY RESEARCHED on the current status of the AND BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN and they react: BOOK ON A SUBJECT OF GREAT case, which initially resulted RELEVANCE FOR UNDE RSTAND· in a decision to remove the supportive/excited ING THE POSITION OF WOMEN negative TODA Y:" - Birmingham Women's son from his mother's home and News-England olace him in his father's cus- scared JUST PUBLISHED IN U,S,- tody. That decision is being other . appealed. While not the first WHEN GOD WAS A WOMAN 6) I act out my fantasies with: by MERLIN STONE*DIAL PRESS Lesbian mother custody case to ~------no one MAPS DATE CHARTS BIBLIOGRAPHY PHOTOS hit the courts, the Risher ------case was one of the first where myself only ".. engrossing '" lucid. ,. it is such my lover(s) a joy to see our ancient past homosexuality was admittedly finally come into be inq. Hall the the deciding issue. other . Goddess ~"" SIi,AU:;1 ,,'''I'IL'rCiJ- (;.T)'; v./.:.YjE.N, 1I..i'f c. The appearance of the two 7) Clearly, and with as much "-.'_"_'_'-' __ ' '~ women at GCSC is part of a AVAILI\B';;: Ar: .,5o;roURNEt<.I speaking tour promoting Risher's detail as possible, describe IFEMINIST WlC'<:A, Pf'lGIE 6N£, your sexual fantas ies. If ANI) SI St"ERttoo I) 80"'KSI1 GAIA'S GUIDE, 1977 PROGRAM Annual discreet pocket size international ba, club a dIvision of guide and complete directory. This fourth edition: !lkoho~$m center tor women All USA plus ao other countries. 3000 listings. Cen- Women's Growth Groups; Welfare ters, switch boards.publ ications.resourccs, services, Rights Counseling; Probation and retreats, restaurants and much much more. S5.00 Parole Services; CETA Program; Temporary Housing; Gay Helpline; 1147south alvarado, I. B. only from: GAIA'S GUIDE, I 15 New Montgomery Couples Counseling; AlCohol/Drug Street, San Francisco, Calif. 94105. (discreet mail 381-7805 Abuse Services; Peer Counseling; order only - two weeks delivery 011 all orders). Employment Services .. Also at: (L.A') Temple l3eth Chayim Chadashim, WOMEN'S RAP GROUPS "Clisc.ount to 1945 Westwood Blvd., FEMINIST HORIZONS, 10586 Tuesday & Thursday, 6-10 P,M. feminist qroups, West Pico Blvd., THE SISTERHOOD BOOKSTORES, WOMEN'S CLINIC rates fle'lCible. 1351 Westwood Blvd., and SISTERHOOD BOOK- Tuesday & Thursdav, 6 P.M, ·black ( whitQ" STORE in THE WOMEN'S llUILDING. In Pasadena at: or by appointment color PAGE ONE BOOKS, 26 North Lake Avenue and in obusiness cards San Diego at BOOK MARK, 4077 Adams Ave., THE GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER °f>ublitatiom. 1213 North Highland Avenue ·29" press OMEN'S ,TORE, 2965 Beech St., and that RIght On Lesbian Bar: DIABLO's at 2533 El Cajon. Hollywood, California 90038 2 "typesetting Phone: 464-7400 ext 3 ~~~~ o,c, HUMAN RIGHTS AD RATES UP NAME AND ADDRESS LABELS ~ with the woman's svmbol The first general meeting Due to an increase in Up to 20 letters and spaces, of the Orange County Coalition Up to fOUl lines. No Moistening the cost of the paper, The 225 labels, $4.00 Add 65¢ hndlg for Human Rights will be held Lesbian News finds it neces- 450 labels, $6.00 and 6% sales tax August 10th at 7:30 PM in the sary to slightly increase ACTUAL SIZE! Santa Ana College lecture rm. advertising rates beginning Feminist Horizons #W10l, located at W. 17th St. in September. 10586% W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles. 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Only insure human dignity. $1.35 gets your copy de- livered to your home. * * * Check, money order to: The San Francisco school Roberta Gregory board has approved a resolu- Dept LN tion that could add the study POBox 4192 of gay lifestyles to the Long Beach, CA 90804 system's sex education cur- ~TATUS OF WOMEN riculum. The measure, which was approved by a 7-0 vote, is aimed at "eliminating lhe meeting place for YOU'VE NEVER HEARD ANYTHING stereotypes and namecalling the Los Angeles County Com- in schools," said one board LIKE IT! Lesbian Music for mission on the Status of Lesbians. Lavender Jane member. The resolution pro- Women has moved to room 374 vides that a committee be Loves Women and Living with in the Hall of Administration, Lesbians. $6 per record, established to review and (Employee Relations Hearing recommend revision in the includes postage. Make Room), 500 W. Temple Street. check and send to: 1968 health and family life Regular meetings are held education guide. 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