February 1988 Price: $2.00

News Magazine for Gays and Lesbians of the Upper Midwest

Small Pleasures

Wisconsin's New State Slogan - Maybe

We Hold These Truths

Gay Men's Chorale

Gay and Lesbian Media Month: Newspapers, Books, Television, Music, Poetry for and by Gays and Lesbians Wisconsin -Youre Among Friends! Among Friends News Magazine for Gays and Lesbians NIMUNNSRMSRMIMM258 MADISON, WI - On February 1, the suggestions." For his part, Te . Winkle When it was noted that some of the State Division Of Tourism is scheduled has suggested "Wisconsin Smiles." opposition to the new slogan comes February 1988 255-5029 to officially announce its new state According to the Senator, this has a from the Green Bay area, Hatheway was tourism advertising slogan: much more wholesome message than the not surprised, stating, "We are bringing a published by Wisconsin - You're Among Friends! state's 'Among Friends' theme. civil rights suit against the Green Bay Among Friends According to press reports, the State of To add fuel to the fire, the slogan Press Gazette and Gannett, its parent PO Box 426 Wisconsin spent $25,000 developing the brouhaha had been reported in USA company. The slogan campaign is to Madison WI 53701 new motto, and has allocated $7 million Today, prompting numerous calls nation- kick off in Green Bay. Could there be a to push its new image nationwide. wide to Among Friends Publications. connection? I don't know for sure, but I No part of this work may be reproduced Responding to negative publicity gen- Says Hatheway, "While we initially wouldn't be surprised. The Press Gazette in any form or by any means, electronic erated by the old slogan, "Escape to enjoyed the unexpected publicity this is not too thrilled being sued by a gay or mechanical, including photocopying Wisconsin," the Division of Tourism similarity has created, it now appears as and lesbian publication for infringement and recording, or by any information initially believed that the new slogan though there is some real homophobia of Freedom of the Press and Freedom of storage and retrieveal system, without would amply demonstrate to the rest of being expressed around the state. We Expression." written permission from the publisher. the country the essence of Wisconsin: a received a report that one high state On January 25, Among Friends was place to be among friends. adminintrator has actually suggested we interviewed by Madison television © 1988, Joseph G Hatheway, Jr To everyone's surprise, Among Friends change our name!" When asked if this Channel 3 in which Hatheway expressed News Magazine for Gays and Lesbians of was a possibility, Hatheway responded, some displeasure over the way the state the Upper Midwest was contacted about "We are copyrighted and registered with reacted to the whole affair. The basic Publisher the new slogan. In response to reporters' the State of Wisconsin. It is too bad that problem, he surmised, was that the state Jay Hatheway questions, publisher Jay Hatheway stated, the Division of Tourism had to spend already spent $25,000 to come up with Editors "We are pleased that the Division of $25,000 to come up with a slogan that the slogan; allocated $7 million to print Jay Hatheway and Jim Ottney g)tiamruch Tourism has seen fit to honor our work we, for the most part, claim as our own. bumper stickers and posters; and now. Graphics and Typesetting 117 West Main Sheet by means of a new state slogan." When It was quite evident to us that Wisconsin, there is the ire of conservatives who do Jim Ottney Madison, WI 53703 asked if he believed the state really because of its equal protection laws for not want the state to be known as a "gay Production Aber for everyone intended that Wisconsin be recognized as gays and lesbians, is a place where one state." "Too bad," said Hatheway, "It Jim Ottney and Jay Hatheway 86n4M8MTAMMUMMI8 a nice place to be among gay and lesbian can be Among Friends. Thus the name. already is!" Contributors to this issue friends, Hatheway replied, "It would not When we use the title, of course we refer. Auntie Max be appropriate of me to second guess the to the fact that in Wisconsin, you're Evelyn Torton Beck State, but we certainly welcome this among gay and lesbian friends. So Editor's note: As we go to press, it Pat Berwick unexpected publicity." what's wrong with this? Leave it to seems unlikely that the new slogan will Jay Hatheway And publicity there has been! Within some homophobic senator to raise be made official due to mounting oppo- Jahateh a few days, area radio, newspaper, and objections." sition. We'll keep you posted. Jack Johnson television had picked up on the closeness Jeff Kirsch between the new slogan and the Madi- Roger Margason son based gay and lesbian publication. Jim Ottney Subsequent to the publicity, some state Speak Its Name legislators and businessmen were calling Jon S Robbins for yet another motto. What is needed, Gay & Lesbian Books Don L Volk they are reported to have argued, is a Larry Wilson motto which connotes a positive image Greg Zak of Wisconsin, not something that could Printing be misconstrued. Leading the cry for Madison Opportunity Center, Inc change is Sen Te Winkle (R-Sheboygan) and State Rep David Paulson (R-Amery). IhAT Paulson said the old slogan, "Escape to Publication of the name, photograph, or Wisconsin," is catchy and has helped Fiction and Video likeness of any person, organization, or promote Wisconsin for years. As for business in this publication is not to be "You're Among Friends," Paulson said, 315 N. Henry Street 255-1994 construed as an indication of the sexual "I think our Division of Tourism should orientation or preference of that indi- escape from this new slogan." Open T Days A Week 10 A.M. - 10 P.M. vidual, organization, or business. The Division of Tourism, while initially sticking to its decision to go — Cover: W are Among Friends ahead with the new motto, is now Downtown Madi.mit's pen and ink by Jim Ottney apparently willing to reconsider, and will Neighborhood Video and Bookstore meet with Sen Te Winkle about "new

1 I FEBRUARY 1988 Stoughton Student Newspaper MASN Benefit: With a little help from our National Conference on Lambda Rights Network To Retain "Gay Ad", Maybe "Sweet Sunday Afternoon" Friends... Homophobia MILWAUKEE, WI - The Lambda STOUGHTON, WI - After consider- MADISON, WI - Some Madison With this February edition, Among CAMBRIDGE, MA - From May 22 - Rights Network, a Milwaukee-based able debate and rancor, the Board of residents have decided to do something Friends has now been publishing for two 24, the first National Conference on political action organization, is dedicated Education of Stoughton High School about the sadness and frustration years, a short break notwithstanding. Homophobia Education will be held in to eliminating discrimination and pro- appeared unlikely to order the pulling of resulting from the tragedy of AIDS and Many thanks to all of you who have Washington, DC. The event, organized moting equal rights on issues of a gay and lesbian oriented ad from the the seeming inability for any one person supported us through our trials and by the Campaign to End Homophobia, is importance to the gay and lesbian Norse Star, the high school's student to do anything about :it. There is not tribulations. As you may recall, money planned as a working conference for community in Southeastern Wisconsin. newspaper. much one can do beyond being informed, was, and to a certain extent still is, a approzimately 150 leaders in the field, "Our purpose is non-partisan and The ad, placed by a Madison gay/ informing others and using preventive problem. and its aims are to exchange strategies educational, rather than to promote any lesbian teen support group came to the methods. Some of you have received or will and resources for teaching about and specific candidate for public office. As attention of the school board after Bob Thus was born a benefit for the receive renewal notices. If you enjoy reducing homophobia, to build the our name implies, we attempt to and Jane Hill of the Buggy Scrub Car Madison AIDS Support Network entitled your publication, and have not renewed, capacity for development and distribution facilitate 'networking' within our com- Wash raised objections to the propriety "Sweet Sunday Afternoon," a Valentine's we urge you to do so. To those of resources on homophobia, and to plan munity and among our friends." of the ad appearing in a high school Day afternoon of sweets and entertain- subscribers who have already renewed, for a larger, public conference in 1989. For more information, contact the The "Dreamgirls" and Kraig Miller paper, and threatened to cancel their own ment. thanks for your help. Lambda Rights Network, PO Box ads if the teen support group's was not The event will be held Sunday, A small press such as ours cannot Conference planners identified areas 93252, Milwaukee WI 53203. withdrawn. Dreamgirls Perform At the February 14th from 1:30 to 4:30 at the hope to succeed without your help. This in which homophobia education now month is National Gay and Lesbian occurs or should occur: religion, public The Hills further threatened to organize New Bar in Madison Wilson Street Grill (217 S Hamilton). New to Green Bay! a boycott of the paper by other local A $10 donation will allow guests to Media Awareness Month. Included in this health, formal education, the media, law, The area's only Lesbian/Feminist advertisers. Nevertheless, the seven Madison AIDS Support Network held partake of a smorgasboard of donated issue are some articles which may shed politics, community organizations, and Bookstore and Gift Shop businesses which initially indicated they a benefit featuring the "Dreamgirls" sweets, chocolates, and other "just some light on the difficulties which we, psychology. were willing to withdraw had second at the New Bar on January 17th. The desserts". Local ensembles including as a profession, face. We urge you to thoughts in the wake of the School money raised by the performance will ARK, Jane Reynolds and Lynette and read them. The Campaign to End Homophobia is SISTERS UNITED W Board's meeting. be used to continue MASNs work in Chris Wagner will provide entertainment In the course of the least year Among a project initiated by the National 620 Stuart St (just off Monroe St) At issue was the First Amendment which will be interspersed with short Friends staff has worked overtime in an Organization for Changing Men, and is educating the public and providing Green Bay talks. attempt to retire a debt. In the main, we based on the belief that homophobia can rights of students, and whether or not it support for people with AIDS/ARC. Weekdays 10-6, closed Wednesday have been successful. Nevertheless, our be reduced through education. was appropriate for the school board to At least 64 individuals, WORT 89.9 Saturday 12-9, Sunday 10-6 bow to pressure from the community to FM and the WSA Pharmacy are filling new style and format has necessitated force a policy change by the paper. For the roles of co-hosts of the event. delaying full payment. We felt it was many students, the issue was simply one Milwaukee Pride Week For information or advance reser- important to show you what we could of censorship. Being Planned vations call MASN at (608) 255-1711. do, and in the process solicit your Although the Board of Education took Tickets will be available at the door. suggestions for further improvement. no action, the fate of the ad may still be Twenty-five people representing fifteen Your comments are always welcome. CONNIE FERRIS in doubt. In mid-January, the United Milwaukee gay and lesbian organizations We are, however, once again turning to DANE COUNTY EXECUTIVE States Supreme Court ruled that high met on January 10, 1988 to discuss and our readers for help. After much work, school students are not entitled to full begin planning for the 1988 Milwaukee our total debt now stands at only $980, protection of the First Amendment when Pride Week, tentatively scheduled during down from a little over $2,000 just 18 engaged in school journalism activities. the weeks of September 10 - 24. &met months ago. Your donations to help us In such a situation, the principal of a The planning committee, co-chaired by retire this last remnant of our past is Excellent Management Skills school effectively acts as the publisher, Bill Meunier and Scott Gunkel, met at 34itc1a3r heartfully welcome. We would like to and may legally refuse to publish any the Cream City Foundation Community expand beyond our present format, yet Creative Use of Limited Resources editorial content which is deemed to be Center. The goals set for this year's until these last remaining bills are paid, inappropriate for young readers. No Milwaukee celebration of lesbian and gay clite)1' we are stymied. Can you help? Knowledge of Dane County guidelines were established as to what pride include focusing on the variety and No member of our staff is paid, and all Government "inappropriate" included. depth of gay/lesbian culture, rejuvenating Valentine's Day, February 14th, 1988 monies received go directly to produc- Experience Working with All 10"-Aiw=11{=41{=11.==i a spirit of identity, and promoting parti- Wilson Street Grill, 217 South Hamilton tion. Exclusive of this debt payment, cipation in and cooperation among local 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. we are at the break-even point. If you Sectors of Dane County MARK F BORNS gay/lesbian organizations. A talent show, enjoy Among Friends, and would like to a picnic, a memorial service for gay and A benefit for the contribute to its future growth, please Sewing All Your Legal Needs lesbian veterans, and a ball are some of Madison AIDS Support Network consider helping us. All donations of $50.00 or more will receive a free one GENERAL AND TRIAL PRACTICE the events which were suggested. $10 per person. A buffet of sweets, A Candidate Concerned About year subscription. Checks or money Civil Rights and Constitutional Law The planning committee welcomes any chocolates, other just desserts, and Your Concerns Family Law - Divorce and Custody who would like to join, schedule organiz- entertainment by ARK, Jane Reynolds orders may be sent to Among Friends, ation activities, or make suggestions for PO Box 426, Madison WI 53701. Criminal and Traffic Defense and Lynette, Chris Wagner and Company. Authorized and paid for by Ferris for Dane County Executive For businesses wishing to advertise, further events. For further information, Lawrence Farino, Treasurer, Madison WI 222 South Bedford, Madison WI 53703 contact Bill Meunier at (414) 765-0614 Advance reservations available from please contact us for special advertising- (608) 255-7600 or Scott Gunkel at (414) 964-9971. MASH, PO Box 731, Madison, WI 53701. donation rates. :=4:==>1 Wisconsin Light

2 / AMONG FRIENDS ' 3 I FEBRUARY 1988 Expansion of AIDS NGLTF Lobbyist Radecic Antibody Test Proposed to Serve on Board of Human AIDS Helms Amendment Modified Jackson Campaign Names National Feminist Network Lesbian/Gay Desk MADISON, WI - If the Legislature Vaccine Tested WASHINGTON, DC - The 1987 has its way, two segments of Wiscon- WASHINGTON, DC - Peri Jude Congressional session closed after WASHINGTON DC - Jerry Austin, sin's population may be required to take The National Institute of Allergy and Radecic, a lobbyist for the National Gay modification of the Helms Amendment, national campaign manager for Jesse the AIDS antibody test: "violent Infectious Diseases (NIAID) of Bethesda, and Lesbian Task Force, was elected on barring the use of federal funds for Jackson, has announced the hiring of Maryland has begun testing an experi- criminals" and individuals insured by November 22, 1987, to serve on the gay-positive and gay-oriented educational Randy Miller to staff the lesbian/gay small group health insurance programs. mental vaccine against AIDS in human Board of Directors of the National materials, was approved. desk of the campaign. Miller is a former AIDS antibody test provisions that now volunteers. This is the first clinical study The Helms Amendment prohibited the staffperson of the recent National March Women's Conference Committee. This of an AIDS vaccine approved by the apply only to individual insurance committee is the Continuing Committee Joe Chap* adds another use of federal AIDS education funds for on Washington for Lesbian and Gay policies would be expanded to policies FDA to be conducted in the US. Rights. established at the National Women's Visa card to the protest banner any material which "promotes or encour- written for small groups under Governor (photo: Raymond Proulx) The vaccine is manufactured by Micro- Conference held in Houston, Texas, in ages, directly or indirectly, homosexual Addressing why he supports Jackson's Thompson's budget proposals. GeneSys, Inc, a biopharmaceutical firm Presidential Campaign, Miller said, 1977. At the ground-brewaking Houston activity." The Amendment also required in West Haven, Connecticut. It consists "Jackson's politics are very much in line If approved during the Legislature's conference, several thousand feminist Clip Your Visa! that all AIDS education materials of purified protein derived from the with many in the lesbian/gay com- coming budget debates, the proposal activists met to form a comprehensive encourage monogamy and abstinence genetic material of the human immuno- munity. He's the only candidate who would allow an insurance company to agenda for action to achieve women's BOSTON, MA - The Clip Your Visa from sex outside of marriage. In mid- deficiency virus (HIV), the virus thought talks about needing to fight racism and require an AIDS antibody test, or require equality. The NWCC has for ten years campaign, protesting Visa's support of October, the Amendment had been passed by many researchers to be the cause of homophobia as part of the struggle access to results from previous tests, for monitored and promoted the the anti-gay US Olympic Committee, overwhelmingly by both the Senate and AIDS. House of Representatives. against AIDS. He's the only candidate individuals getting insurance through implementation of the resolutions passed will continue through next year, its Sixty healthy, HIV antibody-negative Since that time, the House-Senate who understands the levels of discrim- certain small groups. at the 1977 conference. organizer says. Amid the call for greater security, gay males, whose recent and present Conference Committee has added explan- ination that we face - be it racism, Gay publisher Sasha Alyson, who sexual behavior can be described as "low Wisconsin jailers are also calling for the atory language and deleted the word sexism, or homophobia." began the campaign in August, explained risk" will be the first volunteer subjects. mandatory testing of so-called violent "indirectly" while leaving the balance of Miller's hiring coincides with the that originally he saw it as a short-term This test will be only the beginning of a criminals, those incarcerated individuals the original wording intact, including launching of local Lesbian and Gays for project. "My first thought was that we long series necessary to determine the who have a past history of violent that regarding monogamy and abstinence. Jackson Committees around the country, should simply register our disgust with safety and effectiveness of the vaccine. behavior. Should an inmate test positive sTilvlp The Conference report states that the and lesbians and gays are active at all them and then move on to other things," Dr Anthony S Fauci, NIAID director, to HIV, assignment to an individual cell Amendment shall not be construed "to levels of the Jackson Campaign. , he said. "But Visa's response has been explained that the material being used in - prohibit descriptions of methods to The Lesbian/Gay Committee can be will result. Tim Cullen, Secretary of the -`. appalling. They have steadfastly refused ,,s... the vaccine is pure protein, not the virus reduce the risk of HIV transmission," "to reached by writing to Gays and Lesbians Department of Health and Social to address the issue of homophobia. itself. "Therefore, no one can get AIDS Services, estimates that the number of limit the eligibility for federal funds of a for Jackson, Jesse Jackson Campaign, Furthermore, they've announced that their from the vaccine, and we expect no individuals who would be tested under the Alps grantee or potential grantee because of its 733 15th St NW, #326, Washington DC support of the Olympics will go on at adverse effects beyond those that some- non-federally funded activities," nor "to 20005. (202) 783-3747. proposed regulations would be slightly least through September 30, 1988." times occur from other immunizations, limit counseling or referrals to agencies 4:0-:■000000-000+0000.0.e00-0.00.+000% over 800. A NATIONAL CAMPAIGN Alyson began the Clip Your Visa such as the redness and soreness at the that are not federally funded." TO HELP campaign after reading in a Visa ad that, PEOPLE WITH AIDS site of the injection." This first test will Jeffrey Levi, Executive Director of the Michael Sack • "Every time you use Visa, we'll not measure the vaccine's ability to STAMP OUT AIDS raises money through the sale National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, 1*. Certified Public Accountant GLALU Becomes contribute to the 1988 US Olympic of stamps similar to Christmas and Easter seals. protect against AIDS. That will only be noted that it remains to be seen if the Lawrence GALA $1 buys 6 stamps. The money raised goes to AIDS Team." He explained that after the way service providers across the country to fund buddy determined through later tests based on modified language will be interpreted by Offering the full range of programs, food programs, hospice care, and other the US Olympic Committee had homo- the success of this initial one. According vital services. the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) : audit, accounting, and tax services NEW YORK, NY - The officers of phobically denied Tom Waddell the right to Dr Fauci, "If we obtain good results Please help maintain the dignity of life for the to allow grants to gay-identified service • GLALU have unanimously voted to thousands of men, women, and children living with to call the "Gay Games" the "Gay from this study, we will expand our AIDS. Give to STAMP OUT AIDS. Give today. providers. NGLTF also expects that 1900 University Ave change the name of Gay and Lesbian Olympics," he had no intention of using research." 0 For further information, call: Helms-like amendments will be intro- Madison WI 53705 Alumni of Lawrence University (212) 354-8899 his Visa card again. If you wish to volunteer for the AIDS duced in state legislatures. 233-8333 (GLALU) to Lawrence GALA (Lawrence John Glines, Protect Director Several hundred other people have vaccine study, travel expenses to the O University Gay and Lesbian Alumni). STAMP OUT AIDS . already joined Alyson in clipping their Clinical Center, National Institutes of 240 West 44th Street Visa cards in half. Others who wish to "Most gay and lesbian groups use the New York, N.Y. 10038 Health in Bethesda, MD will be paid for GALA acronym in the name (Harvard participate in the campaign should send by NIAID. For further information, call GALA, Yale GALA, etc.) thus we feel Please send me_set(s) of 'STAMP OUT AIDS" one half of their card to Visa with an stamps @ $1 per set of 6. Enclosed please find (toll free) 1-800-634-3027. this will keep us in the mainstream with $ plus a self-addressed explanation of why they are cancelling, other gay and lesbian alumni groups, as stamped envelope. and may also send the other half to well as give us a more easily identifiable Name Alyson, who is making a banner of Address Where's the Beef? name. This decision was made in them. His address is Sasha Alyson, It's at conjunction with GALA joining Net- , Alyson Publications, 40 Plympton St, MIL-MA-IDS III Your Bed & GALA, the newly formed National City State Zip Boston MA 02118, Breakfast Network of Gay and Lesbian Alumni/ae waulcee If paying by check, make payable to: 2nd Home Associations." "STAMP OUT AIDS! Moo- against AIDS dison in the Great 609 Hwy 77, Pence WI 54550 Lawrence GALA can be reached at Contributions are tax•cieductible es provided by law. (near Hurley WI & Ironwood MI) April 23 North Woods GALA, Box 234, Old Chelsea Station, (715) 561-3120 New York NY 10011. For information, call Bob: (608) 831-403:

41 AMONG FRIENDS 51 FEBRUARY 1988 Alternative Family Rights Congressional Candidate NGLTF Launches Gays and Lesbians AIDS 1988 Appropriations Emerge Relatively Intact Opposed by Mayor Survey Issued By NGLTF $1.46 Million 1988 Budget in the Military WASHINGTON, DC - Fiscal year still represents an approximate increase WASHINGTON, DC - The National WASHINGTON, DC - On November 1988 AIDS program appropriations fared of 90 percent for AIDS-related MADISON, WI - Mayor Joseph Sen- A manuscript concerning gay experiences Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) 16, 1987, the Board of Directors of the better than most federal programs as the programming over 1987 program levels. senbrenner said he opposes a plan that in the military is being compiled. The issued a model survey of United States National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Congress instituted a 4.3 percent In addition to the $906 million figure, . would give gay and lesbian couples and author is looking for information from Congressional candidates and urged state approved a record $1.46 million dollar across-the-board budget cut designed as a the conference report included $20. others in non-traditional family rela- individuals who are veterans of any and local organizations to undertake sur- budget for the nation's oldest and largest step to manage the national debt. Going million in AIDS research facility tionships some of the same rights as branch of the military and of any rank. veys in the upcoming election year. The gay civil rights advocacy organization. .4* into conference, the House and the construction grants for the National traditional families. Of special interest are those who may survey covers the areas of gay and lesbian The NGLTF 1988 budget contemplates Senate each agreed to $946.7 million as Institutes of Health and an AIDS specific The proposal calls for the city to have been involved in "homosexual civil rights, bias-motivated violence, expansion of NGLTFs grassroots organi- the AIDS program appropriation figure appropriation of $25 million to the Food provide family-type health insurance purges," those who have been otherwise immigration, AIDS funding, and AIDS zing, development, and public education for FY 1988. This amount represented benefits for people who are in investigated for sexual orientation, or and Drug Administration. The NIH and testing. programs. NGLTF currently houses nearly a 100 percent increase in AIDS non-traditional relationships. those who have received a less than FDA were considered as separate appro- "In the upcoming election year, it will three major organizing projects - the program funding over 1987 appropriated Although the proposal is backed by honorable discharge. Present and active priations. The fmal 1988 AIDS appropri- be very useful for lesbian and gay Privacy Project, which works to repeal levels. The 4.3 percent-deduction against seven members of the Madison City members of the service or those who ations figure after the 4.3 percent cut and activists to gather information on which sodomy laws; the Anti-Violence Project; the 1988 AIDS appropriation figures, Council, this is still a minority and there have received honorable discharges may including the FDA and NIH construction Congressional candidates support full and the State Action Lobby, which resulting in a figure of $906 million, is concern by supporters that a mayoral also respond. grants is $949 million. civil rights for gay and lesbian citizens, works closely with stare and local veto will not be overridden. Sponsors of Strict confidentiality will be main- so that we can educate our community activists to advance gay and lesbian the proposed law stress that only through tained. Subjects will be screened after and target the candidates who need special interests on a full range of issues, from public support will the bill have any initial contact. If interested, write to: DISCOVER QUARTZ attention," observed Peri Jude Radecic, AIDS-related bills to local gay rights chance of success. Manuscript Subject NGLTF lobbyist, who wrote the model ordinances. Under the budget, these PO Box 2370 survey. programs will be strengthened with staff Portland OR 97208-2370 Vr UNITED Radecic noted that NGLTF has begun and resources. Two new organizing files on the voting records of members of P.O. Box 310, Madison, WI 53701 4,y:st:".'":"•!'•-•••• projects will be launched in 1988: the 1127 University Ave., Room 8103 Congress on issues of concern to the gay Campus Project, an effort to work with Gay/Lesbian Counseling and lesbian community. The files also gay and lesbian students across the Services Merged Office: 255-8582 Noon-4 M-F STARK Iog constituent contact with Congres- country, and the Gay & Lesbian Families Company,Reattore sional members. Said Radecic, "If we Project. The Families Project is Advocacy know what they are promising at the proposed as a joint undertaking of Two groups serving Madison's lesbian Susan Harris/Realtor ® , CRS Candidate local level, we'll be better able to hold NGLTF and the Lesbian Rights Project. and gay community have agreed to merge Information Office: 608/221-4000 Home: 608/251-4212 them to it here in Washington." It would organize for recognition of gay their counseling and referral services to 4509 Cottage Grove Road Madison, WI 53716 Referrals The Congressional Candidate Survey is and lesbian relationships as well as avoid duplication. available from NGLTF at 1517 U Street seeking to expand parenting and repro- The United and the Madison Gay/ Crisis Intervention NW, Washington DC 20009. ductive options for gay and lesbians. Lesbian Resource Center plan to hold an Development and public education are open house from 2pm to 4pm on Feb 14 Support Groups wn also slated for expansion in 1988. The to introduce the new program. The open Speakers A again Ona cornerstone for the budget increase is an house will be at 1127 University Ave, Feminist Bookstore aggressive membership development and where both groups maintain offices. Volunteer Training 317 West Johnson Street fundraising program. The new program will include people For 20 years, BODOH has been the All-Gays Phoneline definitive source for quartz crystals and Madison, WI 53703 from both groups, said Doug Bauder, The Gay and Lesbian Press Association United's administrative coordinator. jewelry. This fascinating booklet dis- (608) 257-7888 255-4297 Announce February As Media The program will offer information and plays the highest quality crystal balls, Awareness Month referral on various resources, events, pyramids, and jewelry, complete with - Take Out Books Available - A extensive gem and collector business and professional services, and price lists; UNIVERSAL CITY, CA - For the a must for anyone interested in quartz. housing and employment opportunities, Anniversary Sale! second year, the Gay and Lesbian Press Catalog: $1.00 Bauder said. Peer counseling by trained 10% off our entire stock Association has announced February as If you could kick the person responsible volunteers is available in person or by Dept A, 565 Academy, Edgerton WI 53534 of books, records, cards, and Gay and Lesbian Media Awareness for most of your troubles, you wouldnt be other items. Discount cards Month. The purpose of this activity is telephone. The United will help organize able to sit down for six months! are good at this sale. to promote not only GLPA and its counseling support groups and the Center educational foundation, the Media Fund will handle social support groups. Friday, March 4 for Human Rights, but also to draw • The Capitol Times and Saturday, March 5 attention to the role our broadcasts and publictions play in thc. "gay and lesbian nation". Flambeau The theme for 1988 is "Our Commu- Every individual has a place to fill in the Forest Resort nity is Our Business". world and is important, in some respect, The GLPA can be reached by writing whether he chooses to be so or not. OPEN YEAR 'ROUND Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:30-5:30 PO Box 8185, Universal City, CA Nathaniel Hawthorne HC Box 65 • WINTER, WI • 54896 • (715) 332.5236 evenings Monday Thursday 0 8pm 91608-0185.

61 AMONG FRIENDS 71 FEBRUARY 1988 Obeying a Life Commandment Ask Auntie Max

Jack Johnson Greetings, Dear Readers. What's that because you look for something about yourself to a companion of his or hers. you say? Auntie Max isn't letting you that person you can honestly admire - her This maneuver allows you to meet a We all have "Life Commandments" which plague us through- --- whether or not to admit to the family that one is gay and have fun anymore? Peee-Shaw! You sweater, his eyes, her appearance. Be person while not appearing too forward. out our lives. Some of them remain helpful guides like, "Be be willing to accept the consequences, whatever they might be. may have all the fun you like, just sure you comment on something you It doesn't appear you are challenging him on time," "Look before you cross the street," and "Brush your In some cases, this results in alienation and hostility; in others remember to let your manners show (and truly admire, or it may sound like an or her to notice you because the com- teeth after meals." Others are commandments that we need to there is acceptance, adjustments are made, and the family life not the rest of you - at least not right insincere pick-up, and he or she will panion will probably introduce you. as we outgrow them - such as the commandment to the break continues; however, in most cases, separation is necessary and away!). When I say behave yourself, I know it. Anyway, having made a state- By now, you'll have met a few of the small child of not going into or crossing the street without sometimes the separation can be amiable and an opportunity for don't mean not to have fun. Just show ment, the person will thank you (if they party-goers and should be feeling more at holding an adult's hand. A life commandment I learned was, everyone to grow, as in my case. courtesy while doing it. have an ounce of breeding) and the burden ease. Now is the time to circulate. Ask "Be honest and be truthful." --- how "out" one becomes in the community. There are After the holiday season, I've decided of further conversation still rests with others if you can freshen their drinks for This commandment came home to me the week before many gays who choose, as I did for a long time, to remain that some of you need to review the rules you. them and move to the kitchen. Get Christmas through a phone call from my brother in Califormia. closeted to the community. Many are able to discretely of party-going. Have you ever been to Proceed with a comment generally yourself some hors d'oeuvres - all the It was one of the best conversations we have ever had. He let maintain this status, but there are others like me who become one of those cocktail parties where you related to your initial compliment, time speaking with people you meet me know that he and our mother had suspected that the major objects of malicious gossip spread by a former "friend." There don't know a soul and the major perhaps, something like this: along the way. (Avoid the potato chips cause of my divorce was that I was gay. He said, "Jack, I love are gays who are very open in the community and feel most happening is an awkward silence? Aren't What beautiful black hair you have! though, as they give you bad breath!) you and you're still my brother." He asked that I write to our comfortable just being who they are. I have become and am they a bore? They don't have to be. In It reminds me of a Greek man I used You'll soon know most of the people mother and "come out" to her. Wow! What a Christmas becoming one of these. fact, these parties afford you the opportu- to know. Do you come from a there. Hopefully, you will have intro- present! I've been gay all my life, Mother, and not permitting myself nity to shine in the eyes of others. No, Mediterranean background? duced others to one onother en route to After a few days, I wrote to my brother and among other to be honest about it for most of my life has resulted in a lot of I'm not going to give you carte blanche The trick to being a good conversa- make them feel more comfortable, too. things I said, "To hear you say that you love me and I'm still pain for me and for others. I want you to be assured that you to become a show-stopper, that would be tionalist is to make other people talk Before you know it, you'll be the belle your brother means more to me than I can ever put into words. didn't cause it and that it is not something of which I can be immodest (did I say that?). I'm merely of the ball. Others will be doing little I hope you can feel my hug of love and gratitude even though more than you, and about themselves. "cured." saying that there are things you can do After all, most people prefer to talk courtesies for you (hopefully socially I'm not there to give it to you personally. You gave me the You taught me the life commandment, "Be honest and be (in public) to make the party more about themselves more than any other acceptable ones), allowing you to enjoy best Christmas present I have ever received." truthful." It feels good now to be able to obey this life enjoyable for yourself and others. topic. yourself more. By the time you're ready Then I wrote this letter to my eighty-seven year old mother... commandment admitting to myself and to those I love who I When entering the fateful fete, begin After you've engaged in conversation to leave, you'll have received at least one really am. by greeting your host and thanking him for a while, begin looking discretely for proposition, made some new acquain- December 28,1987 With much love, or her for inviting you. Hopefully, your other people you'd like to talk to. tances, and transformed an initially Dear Mother, your son, Jack host will proceed to introduce you to awkward situation into an enjoyable This is not an easy letter to write; however, I have known for Perhaps the person you're speaking with other guests, but don't count on it. some time that I needed to do it. In a phone call I received from will introduce you to others, but don't evening (and possibly morning as well!). There are a lot of rude (or at least Richard last week, I learned that you and he had discussed the expect it. She or he may not know The point, in case you missed it, is to ill-mannered) people out there. If your possibility that the major reason behind my divorce was the fact anyone else! Or if they do, they may not put others more at ease, allowing them host fails to do introductions, it's up to to have a good time which is the that I was gay. 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8 I AMONG FRIENDS - 9I FEBRUARY 1988 . , . On top of all this, he's currently figure as central to the epidemic, Shills "MoIlaltiag Itto Mee" vice-president of WYOU and, as of usually knows just when to switch off Article by Speak Its Name February, expects to be president. "It's a and go back to a "personal" narrative, - funded in part by a grant from the Continued from page 10 case of no one else willing to take on the occasionally straight but usually gay, of New Harvest Foundation job," he says. "I just go on filling the epidemic's victims. (Not glossing After Wisconsin's passage of the gay vacuums." over anything, Shilts regularly uses the MADISON, WI - It's called "Nothing producers had to band together to form a rights and consenting adults laws and the words "victim" or "sufferer," rejecting the To Hide" and it's Madison's gay cable TV new agency, WYOU, the current station. '84 presidential elections, Runyon sensed more politically correct term of PWA as program, aired weekly on Wednesdays at The station apart, keeping his own that "everything began to quiet down. "AIDSpeak.") These stories break the 9:30pm on cable channel 4. show financially afloat hasn't been easy People thought there was nothing to do. And The Band Played On: monotony of morbid curiosity, since It's truly a one-man show and the man for Runyon, either. At first, he used Or, they were too tired and wanted to Politics, People, and the early on the reader realizes that sooner or in question is Dave Runyon. UW-Whitewater's equipment and got free recharge their batteries before taking on AIDS Epidemic later (four years later, in the case of An Assistant Professor of Art and tapes from the UW-Madison Department another piece of legislation." Dugas), most of these individuals will be director of the Crossman Art Gallery at of Social Work in return for letting the It was in 1985 that Runyon began to Randy Shills. St Martin's Press. 630 pp. dead of AIDS-related complications. UW-Whitewater, Runyon began his department keep the completed tapes in think of a new format. "I realized that if $24.95 - Shifts doesn't have to and doesn't "extra-curricular" career in television its library. He's also received funding I was going to appeal to more people, I Reviewed by Jeff Kirsch. melodramatize; these stories are tear- production in 1979, when he "inherited" from Madison Arts Grants and from the had to build coalitions." He began the jerkers in themselves, whether studies in the forerunner of his current show from New Harvest Foundation to archive "coalition" format of the show a year If you've read about Randy Shill's And desperation - trips to Mexico or France its founder, Michael Henry. The former "significant" tapes at the Wisconsin State later. The Band Played On in the mainstream for drugs unapproved here - or in bravery. program was "Glad To Be Gay," a Historical Society and with the "Nothing To Hide" remains gay, but press, no doubt you heard about "patient The final word remains out regarding weekly half-hour show which was a Gay/Lesbian Resource Center Library. not exclusively. The first show of every zero," Gaetan Dugas, a Quebecois airline certain medical aspects of the epidemic project of The United, a Madison In addition, he co-founded "coat check" at month is gay or lesbian, and the last is a steward to whom some 40 of the first and some would reject Shilts' infor- gay/lesbian social service and advocacy local gay bars, the funds from which women's show, for which he's received a 248 AIDS cases in the United States mation, part of which will inevitably agency. Wanting a show that was have gone to "Nothing To Hide" as well grant from the Independent Producers were traced. Gaetan, it seems, after become dated or disproven. Already, independent of The United, Runyon quit as many other local gay/lesbian Fund. ("Am I not the perfect person to having been told that someone "gave" subsequent to the book's publication, and predicted the show would die with his organizations. do a women's show?" Runyon jokes, him "gay cancer," had a penchant for "episodic" cases of AIDS in the US have departure. A few months later, he was David Runyon Another difficulty has been reaching adding frankly that he hopes this spurs giving it back and making post-coital been "discovered", dating back to 1969. proven right. his audience. Runyon notes with women to create their own show.) The bathhouse chat with his partners, telling According to Shilts, the first westerner to In 1981, he founded "Nothing To As for performances, he's taped the resignation that the show "never really middle shows of each month now focus them, "I've got 'gay cancer.' Maybe die of AIDS was a Danish surgeon (also Hide," a weekly hour-long show. It Madison Gay Men's Chorale, the Windy caught on in the gay community." To on Latin America and Africa. you'll get it too." a lesbian), who contracted the HIV virus began as a "studio" show, and featured a City Singers, the National Women's this, he attributes two reasons: many Runyon says that basic tenets of his That the mainstream media has focused (known early on by about 5 other names) magazine format of news, book reviews, Chorus, the Lion Heart Gay Theatre in gays don't have cable TV; and the refusal program have been never to interpose his on this one aspect of Shill's book is a while working in Zaire and died in her panel discussions and entertainment. But Chicago, and Womonsong, Madison's of local bar owners to air, and thus own bias on his guests and rather "to just perfect typification of the way it has homeland in 1977. by early 1983, Runyon switched the feminist chorus. popularize, the show in their bars. (One let them talk," and to do "upbeat stories" covered the entire AIDS epidemic: report More than anything, The Band Played show's format to filming on the road But over the years the show has hit person who was a regular watcher is the ("as opposed to the gay print media," he the sensational and ignore the rest. On is an indictment of those who did with his "port-a-pak." snags, localy as well as when on the Reverend Richard Pritcher, arguably adds.) When the AIDS epidemic Although Dugas is the most sensation- nothing during the first years of the Since then, he's been everywhere in the road. In 1983, Runyon's equipment was Madison's most notorious anti-gay voice. manifested iteself, he began to do alistic aspect of this book, he only epidemic. Those most roundly upbraided midwest, filming everything gay and stolen when his car windows were "He'd watch my shows, then call me up quarterly health updates and programs occupies a fraction of it. The rest of the are the Reagan administration, the lesbian as well as other topics of interest. smashed in Chicago. Soon after, the and bitch," says Runyon.) focusing on AIDS, though called it "a time, S hilts is jumping from Zaire to National Institutes of Health, the media, National celebrities such as Geraldine Madison Citizens Access Committee, the difficult decision" to stray from the Denmark to Paris to San Francisco gay most blood banks, and retrovirologist Ferraro, Angela Davis, Leonard station which aired "Nothing To Hide," Continued on page 11 original tone of his show. politics; or from Congressional hearings Dr Paul Gallo (who tried to "steal" the Matlovitch, Virginia Apuzzo (current went bankrupt and the remaining Among upcoming gay shows, Ron to the New York Gay Men's Crisis to the discovery of the AIDS-causing virus gay/lesbian liaison for New York McCrea, former Governor Tony Earl's Centers for Disease Control to the from the French and, at the behest of his Governor Mario Cuomo), and San press secretary, will talk on Madison gay National Institutes of Health. Inter- Republican bosses, timed the announce- Francisco City supervisor Harry Britt history. Next summer, Runyon plans to twined with these are a number of ment of its discovery with the 1984 stand out in the political realm of those film the National Black and White Men personal narratives, concerning early Reagan re-election campaign). The Cen- filmed. Locally, such activists and Together conference in Boston. under-funded AIDS researchers and ters for Disease Control emerges more or politicians as Dick Wagner, Ron Among "I did the show as an educational valiant, fearful PWAs, stories which less a hero. McCrea, Kathleen Nichols, Earl Bricker process for myself," says Runyon, who humanize this book and keep it from Shifts casts blame where he sees it and Barbara Lightner have appeared. came out in 1978 at age 47. "It gave me getting bogged down in statistics. But, (and can prove it) and for starters, attacks Also in the political realm, former Friends the opportunity to meet very interesting ultimately, people form the core of this the bathhouses, closeted New Yorkers Governor Lee Dreyfus is on tape signing people and learn what the issues were." work. The list of "dramatis personae" and the politically correct San Fran- Wisconsin's gay rights bill into law. Magazine Runyon, who holds four Masters which leads off the book includes 55, and cisco gay newspaper, The Bay Area Runyon has also done shows with a Gay & Lesbian News, Resources Degrees (in Theology, Art History, these are only the "major" figures. Reporter - all of which has earned him host of lesbian writers and publishers, Education and Landscape Architecture), There are times when Band, so thinly more than a little wrath from segments including Barbara Grier, Judy Grahn, and keeps on learning and plans to continue stretched across so many scenarios, of the gay community. Some might Karla Jay. In the gay male realm, he's PO Box 426 the show "indefinitely." In his "spare" threatens to cave in on itself, but the have wished Shifts write not a work of filmed poet Alan Ginsberg and gay time, he is a counselor at The United and narrative manages to push on, fairly journalism (as he has) but of propaganda, historians Jonathan Katz and John Madison WI 53701 has begun three different support/social intact. In spite of the bureaucratic and not to say lies. Of those we've had Boswell. groups for gay men. medicinal concerns which necessarily enough.

. 101 AMONG FRIENDS '13I FEBRUARY 1988 The Declaration Revisited Gay and Lesbian Publishers: Jay Hatheway Weathering the Storm A few years ago, a very wise man named Thomas Jefferson penned a few words that ran something like this: "We hold Jon S Robbins these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the consent of the governed. That, whenever any form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and Pioneers are most often thought of as conservative Republican, but he took the "Our biggest problem is still money. to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such Principles, and orgainzing its Powers in such form, as to unsung heroes whose perseverance to a job anyway. He now belongs to a We still never know from month to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long vision helped bring about great change in Rotary Club and takes the Blade with month if we will have the funds to print. established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly, all experience hath shewn, that this century. America's history is full of him to show people." On the other hand, we now have a mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to pioneers. So is gay American history, Distribution was still another tedious volunteer staff of 70." which they are accustomed..." though little of it ever makes its way problem. There were few, if any, retail Reported Michaels, 'Our paper is very into history books. If it had, there outlets. The Advocate's circulation grew well respected, but there are still places Now,as I recall, this little ditty has generally been referred to state legislation its own peculiar phobic and ideologic view of should doubtlessly have been a place for dramatically by soliciting discrete mail- where we cannot distribute, like super- as the Declaration of Independance, but unfortunately it seems the world. All at the expense of, as Tom would say, our the publishers of gay and lesbian publica- order subscriptions in plain brown markets and family-owned retail stores." to have fallen into disrepute these days. The last time that I unalienable rights. tions, whose first attempts to provide wrappers to small-town closets. Vending Described Morris, "Some gay people still talked with Tom, he was deep in thought about the relationship An unfortunate state of affairs exists today in which all levels communication among an often frag- machines had a short lifespan before they cannot imagine a gay/lesbian publication between the central government, the local government, and the of government are attempting to delimit what actions citizens mented community, chronicles the very were eventually vandalized. Most gay that isn't sexually explicit because it responsibilities of the individual. Exasperated, he threw up his can and cannot engage in. With increasing frequency and evolution of what we now know as our and lesbian bars would accept the might have pictures of boys with their hands as if to chuck the whole project, and stated emphatically, intensity, we are being told who we can and cannot sleep with; "gay culture." Neither then, nor now, publications, if you could deliver them. shirts off. So, we get stuck beside other "Screw it! The basis of society is the individual, and each of us when we do so, what activities we may or may not engage in; was it an easy task. Described Jinx Beers, publisher of the 'skin mags.' We are victims of our own retains unto ourselves unalienable rights that not even this, nor what books are approved, which are not; what we can write, The first early attempts at gay news- Lesbian News, "Some bars would take homophobia." any other future government can take away. The government and what we cannot; the correct God to pray to; the correct radio papers were usually mimeographed sheets them, while others just threw them Segal added, "Our biggest problem is you see, does not place limits upon my actions; rather, as the and televison show to watch (those 7 dirty words!); what detailing community calendar items and away. We were always at the mercy of 'AIDS morale.' It's not easy to write sovereign individual, place limits upon what the government movies we can send our children to; whether to have children or organizational meetings. Explained Don how much room they had on top of the about death and dying each and every day can and cannot do. In any event, it is quite clear to me that any not; and even the correct view of how the universe was created. Michaels, publisher of the Washington cigarette machine." and watch the community drift away and legitimate-government cannot take away rights which do not The list goes on and on. In short, we are faced with a Blade, "Our first effort in October, 1969 Initially non-profit ventures, many of die. We have an obligation to chronicle belong to it. When a government attempts to do so, it government which is hell-bent on telling us what to think and was one 8-1/2 by 11 inch mimeographed these early attempts survived entirely on this tragedy, but the level of burn-out in becomes illigitimate. Such behavior is both unnatural and feel, how to behave, and all the while it is going broke trying sheet that we put on windshields. The donations by sympathetic friends. Beers the gay press is as high as in the medical indicative of despotism. After all, what is our revolution to tell the rest of the world as well! biggest problem was finding people explained, "Our biggest problem was profession." about, if not for putting to an end the arbitrary and capricious Our present unfortunate state of affairs has a history almost willing to help. With the climate at the when we did find a professional staff, we If the gay/lesbian community has truly invasion of my privacy by 'well meaning' but ill-spirited as long as the US is old, and consequently it cannot be remedied time, it was difficult to find people who couldn pay them anything. We were all come of age, much of the credit for this public servants, over-zealous schoolmarms, and other overnight. Nevertheless, it is evident that unless and until wanted to be associated with a gay volunteer staff in 1975, and still are. We rite of passage must belong to gay/ dolt-headed cuckolds and busybodies. Many in our midst would individuals take the responsibility to emphatically put a stop to publication." never knew until the last minute if we lesbian publishers. True, it is a business even deny basic rights of citizenship solely due to race, color, the governmental rape of our basic rights - life, liberty, and the Finding a printing house for a gay/ even had enough money to print again. and the few that survived these obstacles gender, sexual preference, age, and if they had their way, pursuit of happiness - there will be those in and out of lesbian publication, at a time when the Soliciting advertising dollars was the have grown to become money-making utterers of views unpopular with the majority." government who will push for ever more coercive and chilling mere mention of homosexuality was con- logical solution to a shortage of funds, ventures. But, it is also a passion. One Although I didn't get a chance to pursue my conversation (it legislation. Who would have thought just 20 years ago that the sidered "pornographic" was problematic. but convincing the local gay or non-gay simply does not enter into the gay/ turned out that Tom was on a speaking tour) his words got me likes of Roberston or Kemp would be taken seriously in a Explained Dan DiLeo, publisher of Gay businesses took years of persuasion. lesbian publishing business with an eye to thinking about some of the more recent and disturbing presidential election? What gives these self-proclaimed Chicago, "We found one printer who Explained former editor of both Edge to making money. Publishers still developments in my own neighborhood. It seems to me that guardians of public morality the right to speak for me? And agreed to print our paper. It turned out and Frontiers, and current publisher of report threats on their businesses, a much of what he was concerned about just a few years ago is what about those who, because of health or economic reasons, they were owned by a Christian Skin Magazine, J B Morris, Jr, "Because limited advertising market, Lack of still problematic today. cannot speak for themselves? The infirm, the aged, the organization that hit the ceiling when gay/lesbian papers were mainly distri- comprehensive distribution, a limited Take for example, the flagrant abuse of governmental power incarcerated, the poor, the sick, the homeless? What new they discovered they were publishing a buted in bars, they got the reputation of pool of workers and little money t o and authority surrounding the Iran-Contra affair (Oh sure, God guards for their future security can we offer? "homosexual newspaper." being just 'bar rags.' We had to convince pay the few professional journalists who Bless America), or the decision by the Reagan Administration To many millions in our midst, Tom's conclusions may Commented Philadelphia Gay News businesses that we were professionals. It have the io work within the to suspend federal monies to any family planning clinic that seem prophetic and appealing. In many ways they are as publisher, Mark Segal, "One printer has a lot to do with the community community. even so much as whispers "abortion" to its clients or AIDS relevant today as they were 212 years ago: "When a long train refused because of certain 'words.' I told believing in itself and leaving behind the Still, gay and lesbian publications are education monies to agencies which instruct in matters of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same object, him our money was as good as anyone belief that anything gay or lesbian was flourishing, with as many as 10 papers concerning gay sex (read: homo-m-u-al); the recent Supreme evinces a design to reduce them [the sovereign people] under else's. He's now out of business and second rate." now currently published in Los Angeles Court decision to place restrictive limits on the Freedom of the absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw we've been publishing for 13 years. The Though the climate of gay/lesbian alone, and approximately 400 nation- Press and Freedom of Speech rights of high schoolers; off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future lesson here is 'stick by your principles'." publishing has changed, problems still wide, most publishing in-depth coverage mandatory HIV antibody tests for numerous segments of our Security." Surprisingly enough, not all gay pub- remain. Commented DiLeo, "Our biggest of important local, state, and national population who cannot speak for themselves; mandatory drug lishers encountered this problem. problem is getting non-gay businesses to events as well as continuing to document screening and testing; attempts to repeal sexual preference equal Explained Michaels, "The Blade had realize that gay people have a lot of the AIDS saga. This, because a handful protection laws; textbook censoring; race discrimination; been printed by a gay man who opened a disposable income and patronize their of visionaries fought the odds and Congressional attempts to foster specific sexual moralities; and printing shop, so we found an offset web establishments. They are more concerned succeeded. Remember, though, you won't the push by the religious right to legitimize through federal and press in Arlington. The owner was a with their reputation." Explained Beers, read about it in the history books.

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• -• OUP ©COANUM11 08 ©UR To Beautiful, and others from whom she learns that class discrim- nUSIAE88 "Im so alone," the Poet cried, New Women's Music ination and prejudice exist in Israel; his heart awash in tears. "The worlds a cold and empty place, Pat Berwick Zahava, from whom she learns the power Don L. Volk a hell of dream-fed fears. of grief and its eventual transformation; President, Gay and Lesbian Press Association Miriam, a confidante and partner in Oh, why cant someone love me? Sisterlove is the latest release from the Ive got so much to share! prayer and study; Daniel, a convert to Even in 1988, many non-gay duo who call themselves Labrys. Elena For gay and lesbian publications and Wont someone come and softly say Jordan's many talents as musician, song- Judaism who is gay, with whom she journalists, "Our Community Is Our publications and broadcasts still refuse those simple words: I care?" writer, and producer are showcased with determines (but mercifully fails) to try Business" represents the media's commit- advertisements for gay/lesbian events, instrumental and vocal support from her marriage; Deborah, the artist, the woman ment to the gay and lesbian nation. I organizations, or enterprises. But, now And through his misty eyes he saw partner, Patricia Lyons. she grows to love. Ironically, it is this believe that we often overlook the impact gay and lesbian businesses have an approaching, as through smoke, Like their earlier album, Turn Around, love for a woman which brings about and traditions that have moved our advertising vehicle that best serves them no saintly form, a common man; a parody; a joke. released in 1985, Sisterlove offers the Elisheva's final disillusionment with community forward over the past several - the gay media's clearly targeted market listener a wide range of rhythms - from Patricia Lyons and Elena Jordan Israel. Israeli society limits women, decades. of interested consumers. - particularly lesbians, who are specifically As the lesbian/gay nation has devel- Although the gay/lesbian media has "Id like to care," the stranger said ballad to calypso. The two themes of LABRYS in shy and quiet tone. love and protest appear repeatedly excluded from the "right to return" oped in political and social power and grown to a $50 million a year industry, extended to all Jews except criminals, recognition, so have our presses and publishing and broadcasting in our throughout the album, which opens with "But who asked you?" the Poet sneered, the cut, "Got To Stand Up" (for who you The Law of Return mental defectives, and other undesirables. broadcasts grown in professionalism. community is certainly not the road to and wandered off, alone. are). Instrumentally, Sisterlove contin- The book thus becomes a "sad love song And in responsibility. No longer is a fortune. Alice Bloch. Reissued by Alyson Publi- ues to rely heavily on Elena's lead guitar to a lost homeland." mimeographed sheet passed among To sustain publishing and broad- cations. $8.95 and Patricia's bass, supplemented by elec- But this is also a book about questions friends and acquaintances sufficient to casting businesses, however, requires an Roger Margason tronic percussion and synthesized sound. which resonate beyond the specificity of serve the burgeoning role of gays and enormous commitment of finances, Reviewed by Evelyn Torton Beck lesbians throughout the world. energy and resources. Most publications The overall sound of Sisterlove is Elisheva's story. "Hazak hazak Vnit- La Crosse Newsletter, The Law of Return is an evocative, hazek - strong strong and we will Journalistically, everything that have at least two to three years of little more sophisticated, richer, and fuller than "New Beginnings" their earlier music. Elena plays trumpet deeply Jewish, deeply lesbian text, whose strengthen ourselves," runs like a litany happens within our communities from or no profits during which they must on some cuts, creating a brighter and wisdom surprises and delights. throughout the text. But where is our Portland, Maine to Portland, Oregon is support writers, graphic artists, sales more varied sound. The strongest songs On one level, it is the story of a young power? it asks. How shall we strengthen the business of lesbian and gay jour- representatives, clerical help, photo- New Beginnings is a newsletter aimed at on the album are those which lean toward woman's coming to adulthood in Israel ourselves, as women? as Lesbians? as nalists. The national perspective our graphers and editors. They must also the lesbian and gay community of La jazz and funk sound. My personal and the United States in the turmoil and Jews? Who are my people? Where is community has been forced to develop in consider supplies, expensive typesetting Crosse and the surrounding area. Its favorite is the instrumental piece, hope of the late 1960s. Ellen Rogin, a my place? What is my work in the response to AIDS is reflected in our and photo equipment, telephones, office emphasis is on support and information "One Sunday Afternoon." Smooth and recent college graduate, travels to Israel world? publications and broadcasts. We had to equipment and postage, among other for coping with life in a society mellow, with a light swing, its musical to escape her parents' hold on her, to live Finally, this is a novel about hope and become more proficient as interviewers, things. dominated by heterosexuals. Anyone arrangement is the tightest - a great a religious Jewish life, and because a peace and the refusal to deny. 'We will commentators and investigators in order And the journalists who devote wishing to contact New Beginnings to balance between the guitars and other boyfriend "had told her she would like it live no more as outsiders," is Elisheva's to ensure that our community is pro- themselves to our community are often request a subscription ar submit articles, instruments. there." Arriving in Israel, she takes a fervent wish as she tries to convince tected from attack by those for whom underpaid in comparison to their skills ads, or artwork (due on the 20th of each "Freedom" puts protest music in a new bold first step by becoming "Elisheva", herself she is not a lesbian. But these diversity is seditious. and talents. Each of them makes finan- month), may write to: New Beginnings, light. Rather than powerfully forceful, it a name she signs painstakingly, in words, said at first despairingly, become Our community's most vital resource cial sacrifices to work in a still-growing PO Box 25, Westby WI 54667-0025. grabs the listenener with its upbeat Latin Hebrew, "letter by letter. The result, her a call to hope, a call to continue the is the gathering and analyzing of infor- industry because they have made a mambo. The Carribean influence pours own name in her own handwriting, struggle toward community, to build mation, a process which has grown in conscious decision to serve our commu- excellence and prestige as more and nity with quality journalism. HAVING A CITY. ATTACK? FIGHT through on the title track, "Sisterlove," looks like what it is: a word she is trust and understanding between all those BACK AT. LEE VALLEY FARM in the form of a light calypso, and in the learning to spell." who are now at war. "As long as we more publications and broadcasts have While many publications and broad- A Secluded, Stress Free Mountain. Retreat" reggae beat of "Standing On The Edge of Her journey takes her to an ulpan to have breath, we will raise our imperfect committed themselves to top-quality casts do operate with volunteer staffs, and Love." learn Hebrew, to a kibbutz to learn work, voices and join the clamor of humanity." journalism. Very simply put, without do some very fine work in their commu- With proper promotion and a slicker to an Orthodox neighborhood in Jeru- The Law of Return is as fresh, the lesbian/gay media, our movement nities, it is incumbant upon the entire mix, some of Labrys' music could make salem to learn Jewish history and prayer, poignant and thought provoking today as would never have moved forward so community to remember that the future it in the mass market today. Perhaps to marketplaces and little shops in the it was five years ago. New historical rapidly, so confidently, so well. or the lesbian/gay nation depends on a their weakest point is repetitiveness and old city, to Eilat, to Lake Kinnereth, to circumstances and the spread of AIDS While newspapers, magazines, radio, strong free press to continue its on-going an underlying similarity of sound that the very borders of the country. The may make us read parts of this book and television shows continue streng- battle for human rights. even the variety of rhythms can't break. sounds and smells of Israel, its many differently today, but a contemporary thening their journalistic credentials, What the Gay and Lesbian Press While Elena's voice works well for some languages and ancient prayers permeate perspective in no way blurs the brilliance there is a flip-side to our slogan, "Our Association and its educational founda- songs (it's haunting, persistent, and the text, giving it unusual richness and of this novel, nor diminishes our Community Is Our Business." tion, the Media Fund for Human Rights, darkly brooding in "What You Did Was texture. pleasure. In fact, because the passage of Through the awakening years of the honor during our Gay/Lesbian Media Wrong"), it tends to be a bit too thin, Returning to the United States after time makes every text seem more gay and lesbian movement, gay-owned Awareness Month are those individuals lacking the range to sustain an entire two years, Elisheva finds her way to vulnerable, I appreciated The Law of and operated businesses had few, if any, who - journalistically and economically - so • Cabin • Campground • Norms album without stronger support. Greenwich Village and becomes active in Return even more on a second reading: opportunities to shore up and improve have given the gay and lesbian nation a And good people to share them with. Labrys has matured. Sisterlove the women's movement and eventually its poetic prose was even more powerful. the economic strength of the gay/lesbian voice of its own. For Free Info. Send SASE to provides evidence of that in nine gay liberation. The people Elisheva New readers as well as re-readers can nation. Advertising generally depended Rt. 9 Box 145 Rogersville, TN 37857 befriends in her travels remain incredibly expect a rare treat. upon which business had the best "word- individual, enjoyable songs that stand Or Call Lee At 615/272-4068 solidly on their own. vivid: Yardena, her Sephardic neighbor of-mouth."

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": 7 Continued from page 16 HOW TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD Madison Gay Men's Chorale "We have a central focus, turning into ourselves as well as out of ourselves," 1. Compose your ad. What do you want to say? Are there any elaborates Ward. "We take a finished standard abbreviations you can use to make your ad shorter and quicker Jeff Kirsch product on stage with pride. Some pride to read? Please note that sexually explicit words are not acceptable, nor for Speak Its Name, funded in part by the spills over into the pride of being gay. New Harvest Foundation will we print ads submitted by or directed at minors. We reserve the We're not a strongly political group, but right to edit, rewrite, or reject ads. as we entertain, we certainly raise con- 2. Choose type. Do you have a main title or words you want sciousness and make a statement." emphasized? Let us know to print them in CAPS or Bold. MADISON, WI - They've performed five. Max Ward then became conductor take a deep breath'." Ward is a native Madisonian who has 3. Get a Box Number. We wish to protect your privacy and avoid at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis and at in February, 1982. GMC has had its humorous, if not studied at UW-Madison and privately in possible harrassment. If you already have a PO Box, you may use that Lincoln Center in New York City, where GMC is technically a UW-Madison embarassing moments. One was when New York City. He has wide perform- address. If you do not have a PO Box, we must insist that you ask they formed part of the first gay group student organization and must always the group went to perform a concert in ance experience and today does private for an Among Friends box which will cost $2.00/month for mail ever to be reviewed in The New York have at least one UW student among its Milwaukee and had an audience of one. teaching at the Voice Box. forwarding to your home address. We will assign you a box and Times. Their number hovers around a ranks. Its stated policy, the idea of its ("Only because they'd advertised the GMC's accompanist is Ed Walters, a include its number in your ad. Personal telephone numbers will not be mere twelve members. founder, is that the group is "primarily wrong date in the newspaper," notes professor of piano at Edgewood College published. All addresses are confidential. The Madison Gay Men's Chorale - social." Says Runyon, "I'd always Ward.) Nevertheless, the group performed in Madison. 4 . Fill in the form below. We must have the information asked for on with usually around ten singers, plus wanted to be in a singing group. I was its full concert for its single listener. Upcoming performances include a May the form, should we need to contact you or verify information given in accompanist and conductor - is one of the there not based on a good voice, but to Another memorable moment occurred 1988 date in New Orleans, with selected your ad. smallest gay/lesbian choruses in the have a good time." Since the group has at their "Manhattan Transfer" concert, gay choruses from around the country, a 5 . Calculate the cost. PERSONAL ads are FREE. All other ads cost nation, says current conductor Max Ward. grown more "professional" over the where they performed the pop and jazz 1988 Festival of the Lakes invitation, 15 cents per word, 20 cents for bold type or capitals, with a minimum He estimates that there are some fifty years, Runyon has recently left the group group's music. "We'd rented a smoke a possible joint concert with the charge of $2.00 per ad. Phone numbers (must be business), PO Box such groups in this country and Canada, to form a gay/lesbian chorus with an machine for one of the numbers," says Champaign/Urbana Gay Men's Chorus numbers, abbreviations, and zip codes each count as 1 word. a sufficient number to have spawned a initial meeting scheduled for February. Bremmer. "It had oil and a heating this summer, and a trip to Seattle in 6. Clip and send. Clip out the completed form and send it with a check, national organization, the Gay and Les- Bremmer likens GMC not so much to element which made the oil hot enough 1989 for the third triennial GALA money order, or paper cash (no coins, please) for the cost of your ad, if bian Association of Choruses, to which a professional group, but to "a serious to smoke, but not ignite. We'd OK'd it Choruses Festival. any. Ads are run only during the month in which they are submitted. If the Madison group belongs. student organization." "After the work, with the Madison Fire Department to Major funding for the group has come you want to run an ad for more than one month, you must resubmit it. "San Francisco started the first gay we play. We socialize together, we turn off the fire alarm for that one from a Dane County gay/lesbian philan- Address and mail your ad by the 20th of the month to: chorus in the nation in late 1978. The usually go out for a late dinner after number. But the night of the first con- thropic organization, the New Harvest Among Friends Classifieds, PO Box 426, Madison WI 53701. news then spread around the country that rehearsals and get together for other cert, it didn't get disconnected and went Foundation. The group has also received such a group existed," says Bill Brem- things, too. But Max is always striving off. According to university policy, the arts grants through the City of Madison. premises had to be evacuated." After the mer, the GMC member who has sung for musical excellence." "We've never been turned down for AMONG FRIENDS CLASSIFIED ADS with the group the longest. In its earlier days, GMC made appear- surprising and awkward interruption, the funding," Ward boasts. By April. 1981, Madison's own gay ances at the Cardinal Bar, the Back East, group concluded its concert. The group rehearses weekly at the Name chorus first met, founded by David , the Mr Rod Show, UW's gay/lesbian "We love to have new voices in the Memorial Union on Tuesdays from 6:00 Runyon with two phone calls and a cultural series, Out & About, and the group," says Ward. Bremner adds that to 9:00pm. Any interested persons may Address poster. With Kent Peterson as its first annual MAGIC picnic. More recently, GMC "takes anyone who comes, but simply show up or may call Ward for City conductor, the group met at Madison's the group performed at Madison's first people who aren't up to it will eliminate more information at 256-1161. State / Zip First Congregational Church, on Breese Festival of the Lakes. Other recent themselves. You have to be willing to Telephone Terrace. It gave its first concert ("more appearances have included singing Christ- make a very strong effort. We have one Need an AF box ? Yes No of an 'appearance'," says Bremmer) with mas carols at Madison Meriter Hospital strong voice in each section and the rest Personals Amount enclosed approximately fifteen performers at the and performing at a memorial service for are supporters. In each concert, though, Start Ad: Brooks Street YMCA. a PWA, once a member of the group. each performer gets a chance to shine." GWM in 40's wants companionship, After a short tenure, Peterson left and The Chorale has generally been well "I get a lot of personal gratification in relationship from 38 to 50. I'm neat, the group became "polarized," according received by the public, but not always by both the artistic and social sense," says clean, honest and sincere. Like movies, to Bremmer. GMC's second conductor reviewers. At its last concert, a reviewer Bremmer. Other members concur, calling antiques, dining out and outdoor activi- was Charlie Seltzer, and the group took a from The. Wisconsin State Journal gave a the group "a nice alternative to bars, a ties. No drugs or alcoholics. Send turn toward the "politically correct." vehemently negative review. "He was non-threatening, non-sexual atmosphere." phone number and address to Among "Warm-ups with Charlie were more angry. They sent him to a concert he Continued on page 17 Friends Y-11, PO Box 426, Madison WI like encounter sessions, with back rubs," didn't want to go to and was determined 53701. recalls Bremmer, who has his own piano not to like it," Bremmer affirms. "The This place now service business. "We spent lots of time review hurt people's feelings, made them with desire breaking my heart, GWM, 27, 6', 165#, healthy physically, light reaching what I cannot touch. on things other than music. Rehearsals upset. Such reviews can weigh heavily mentally, and financially, wishes to meet I hereby state that f am 18 years of age or older, What keeps us from giving what we have? were barely two hours. Most people on a group while trying to perform, but men 18 to 29 for honest loving relation- Even when we paint angels on our faces Signature associated with the group were not very are something you have to deal with. As they become heavy with pain. ship. Interests include winter sports, vocally skilled then, and we worked a group, we concluded it was a vindictive biking, swimming, movies, and light How many eons to make us love who we are All information on this form must be completed for us to print your ad. through things slowly. Charlie also had review and not to take it seriously. The and not go out again partying - in general, being social and us sing more politically oriented songs." reviewer showed his anti-gay sentiment giving birth to another stranger? having fun. Please respond with phone # Under Seltzer's conductorship GMC's by making comments such as, 'You'd and photo if possible to Boxholder, PO membership plummeted from fifteen to think ten healthy men would be able to Greg Zak Box 141, Ripon WI.

. 161 AMONG FRIENDS 17/ FEBRUARY 1988 , THOUGHTS New Pier God Loves Gays, Too Trivia Quiz 1.987 March on Washington On Small Pleasures early August, northern Wisconsin The Church of the Supreme Presence, a lake fringed with pines Roger Margason a national religious organization which Jeff Kirsch and summer houses, small and noisy, tacky I heard it coming - it was the kind of sound you recognize Life is an endless series of compromises and tradeoffs. To the moon is coming up, just past full wholeheartedly accepts gays and lesbians, 1. Although the US Park Police estim- instantly, though you may never have heard it before; a deep spend too much time yearning to be where you aren't robs you small yellow lights are coming on announces the availability of a free ominous rumble which grew louder and more insistent and was in cottage kitchens, on porches 60-minute stereo cassette tape, entitled ated the crowd at 200,000, and most of the time to appreciate where you are, and in the end you find all around the shoreline "Gays Can Defeat Bible-Based Prejudice." organizers put it between 300,000 and joined by the creaking of walls and rattling of windows, then you've lost both. The Indians have a saying: "White man build each sketching a glimmering pencil stroke The cassette, narrated by Rev Dan 600,000, CBS TV estimated how many the clatter of dishes and lamps falling. It was just after 6am on big fire, stand far away; Indian build small fire, stand close." upon the night-cool northern water Frederick Schramm, provides numerous people in attendance at the March? February 9, 1971 - the day, they say, that all Los Angeles woke Enjoying life is a lot like that - big fires can be exciting, but in me sitting alone, weary, not sleepy facts, discussions and arguments that a) 700,000 b) 800,000 up at the same time. the long run, it is the small fires which keep us warm longer. on the new pier I built for Dad gays can use to defeat. the arguments of c) 900,000 d) 1,000,000 That was probably the day I had my first passing thought (well, little sister helped fundamentalists and others who condemn 2. Fundamentalist demonstrators standing about the possibility of returning to the midwest, though it carrying lengths of lumber the gay lifestyle. The tape also totally across from the White House numbered took almost 13 more years before the thought became a reality. sweet, yellow-smelling pine refutes the idea that AIDS is a approximately: Why leave Los Angeles? Everything - and, it seemed at one eight-foot 2 x 4 punishment from God, or the result of a) 10 b) 100 times, everyone - was there. With, a conservatively estimated or one four-foot 2 x 8 c) 500 d) 1000 250,000 brothers and sisters around, our community was and is that was her capacity nature's revenge against gays. The cassette is available free and 3. Which of the following celebrities did a world in itself. I lived completely and totally within that &RIM IMINTACIES down the long hill world. I edited a popular men's magazine, shopped in our and down the long steps without obligation. 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-7.7!".777-77-_ - • • Madison (608) Madison AIDS Support Network, C'est La Vie, (M, w) Support Alcoholics Anonymous (request gay meeting); Bars and Back East (M/W, rear door) PO Box 731, WI 53701; 255-1711 231 S 2nd Street; 291-9600 Restaurants 508 E Wilson; 256-7104 and Social 272-3081 Madison Gay/Lesbian Center, Club 219, (M, w, dancing, leather/levi) Beer Town Badgers, Oeather/levi cycle club) Cafe Palms, (restaurant) PO Box 1722, WI 53701 636 W Washington; 256-0166 219 S 2nd Street; 271-3732 PO Box 166, WI 53212 Office: 1127 University Ave, B 104; 257-7575 The New Bar, (Mixed, video, dancing, upstairs) Dance, Dance, Dance, (M, w, dancing) Black and White Men Together, 636 W Washington; 256-8765 Madison Institute for Social Legislation, 801 S 2nd Street; 383-8330 PO Box 12292, WI 53212; 265-8500 Rod's, (M, rear basement) 935 Jennifer St, WI 53703; 256-6475 Fannie's, (W, rn, dancing, food) Castaways M C, (cycle club) 636 W Washington; 255-0609 Madison NOW Lesbian Rights 200 E Washington Ave; 643-9633 PO Box 15152, WI 53215 Shamrock, (Mixed, restaurant) Task Force; 255-3911 Grand Ave, (G/L Sun nights only) Cream City Business Association, 117 W Main; 255-5029 Madison Wrestling Club, 716 W Wisconsin Ave; 271-9525 PO Box 92614, WI 53202; 372-2773 Bookstores A Room of One's Own (Fem/L/G) PO Box 8234, WI 53708 Hot Legs, (W, m, video, dancing) Cream City Foundation, 317 W Johnson; 257-7888 Mixed Lesbian/Gay Alcoholics 814 5 2nd Street; 645-8572 PO Box 204, WI 53201-0204 Four Star Fiction and Video (G/L; sci-fi) Anonymous; 255-8582 Jet's Place, (M/W) Galano Club, Alcohol Free Recovery Club, 315 N Henry; 255-1994 1753 Kinnickinnic Ave; 672-5580 Pic-A-Book Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays 1428 N Farwell Ave; 276-6936 506 State St; 256-1125 (PFLAG), PO Box 1722, WI 53701; La Cage, (M, w, video, dancing) GAMMA, (sport/social events) 801 S 2nd Street; 383-8330 Culture Gay Men's Chorale; 271-0270 or 257-7575 PO Box 1900, WI 53201 Police Liaisons to Lesbians and Gays; Loose Ends, (Mixed, food) UW-Milwaukee, and Media 251-1509, ask for Reynold Gay Community at Alix Olson, Donna Winter, 4322 Fond du Lac Ave; 442-8469 Gay Theatre Project, Student Union, Rm E364; 963-6555 M&M Club, (M, w, food) PO Box 726, WI 53701; 251-6489 or Jim Witalison at 2664248 Gay Hotline, (referral, events); 562-7010 Straight Partners of Gays, Lesbians, and 124 N Water Street; 347-1962 Gay People's Union, Nothing to Hide, Weekly TV Program, Cable 4, Bisexuals Support Group; Phoenix, (M, w, dance) (Wed, 9:30pm); 241-2500 PO Box 208, WI 53201; 562-7010 235 S 2nd Street; 278-9727 Hotlines All Gays Crisis Line; (608) 255-4297 Marsha at 255-0914 Gay Youth, This Is It, (M) Legislative Hotline; (608) 266-9960 Ten Percent Society, Gay and Lesbian Students PO Box 09441, WI 53209; 265-8500 Religious Integrity/Dignity Box 614, Memorial Union, UW-Madison, 418 E Wells Street; 278-9192 Grapevine, (women's group) WI 53706; 262-7365 at St Francis House, 1001 University Ave. Wreck Room, (M, leather/levi) 2211 E Kenwood; 964-6117 PO Box 730, WI 53701; 256-8204 or 836-8886 The United, for Gay/Lesbian Sofia' Change, 266 E Erie Street; 273-6900 Holiday Invitational Tournament, PO Box 310, WI 53701; 255-8582 Support Adolescent Group for Children of Gay Your Place, (M, w, dancing) (G/L bowling) c/o 144 N Water St, and Social Parents, Donald Cooper at UW Gay Assistance, Dean of Students Office; 813 S First Street; 6747-0130 WI 53202; 278-8686 Madison Psychotherapy Associates; 251-0839 263-5700 Baths Club Milwaukee, (M, rear) Metro Milwaukee Friendship Group, AIDS Info (Division of Health), Volleyball, Team and Social; Jeff at 251-8716 704-A W Wisconsin Ave; 276-0246 PO Box 71012, Shorewood WI 53211-7112 Holly Dowling; 267-3583 Menomonie Clinic Brady East STD Clinic, (Best) Milwaukee Area Gay Fathers, Bette Davis Bowling League; Support Gay Community, UW-Stout, WI 54751 1240 E Brady Street; 272-2144 PO Box 08236, WI 53208; 871-2362 Bob at 831-4038 Culture Cream City Chorus, Saturday Softball Beer League, Blue Bus STD Clinic, Milwaukee (414) and Media ao 124 N Water Street,WI 53202; 277-0434 PO Box 92605, WI 53202 1552 University Ave; 263-7330 Bars and Angelo's Mint Bar /1, Fest City Singers, Silver Star, (cycle club) Crossdressing Support Group Restaurants 819 S 2nd Street; 645-8330 PO Box 11428, WI 53211; 476-SING 266 E Erie, WI 53202 (at The United); 255-8582 Ballgame, (M, w) Milwaukee Gay/Lesbian Cable, Democratic Party Lesbian/Gay Caucus, 196 2nd Street; 273-7474 PO Box 239, WI 53201; 277-7671 255-5172 or 273-4483 Beer Garden, (W, m, food) Medical Milwaukee AIDS Project, Mineral Point Equal Opportunities Commission, 3743 W Vliet Street; 344-5760 . Info PO Box 92505, WI 53202; 273-AIDS Lodging Chesterfield Inn, (bed and breakfast, restaurant) City County Bldg #500; 2664910 Boot Camp, (M, leather/levi) National Coalition STD Services, 20 Commerce Street, WI 53565; Gay Alcoholics Anonymous, 209 E National Ave; 643-6900 PO Box 239, WI 53201; 277-7671 (608) 987-3682 1021 University Ave; 257-7575 Professionals for Alternative Lifestyles, Norwalk Gay Fathers Support Network; 257-7575 PO Box 239, WI 53201; 277-7671 Social Wisconsin Womyn's Land Co-op (WWLC), Gay Issues Audio Tape; 263-3100, tape #3333 Publications Hag Rag, (Fern bimonthly) Route 2, Box 42, WI 54648; (608) 269-5301 gag Oshkosh Gay/Lesbian Teens; CWOIrien PO Box 93243, Milwaukee WI 53203; InStep, Dan at 2414399 or Jane at 271-0270 For a change in your life we invite you to (local news, bar events) Support Lambda Connection; Gay Men Over Thirty Support Group; try: The Wishing Wall Magazine. Features 225 S 2nd Street, Milwaukee WI 53204; (414) 424-1491, ask for TLC representative Larry at 244-8690 hundreds of current members self-descriptions (by Religious Christian Gay OK, piatteville Code #), letters, opinions, valuable resources, reviews, PO Box 93433, WI 53202; 933-3662 Support Gay and Lesbian Alliance (GALA), Lesbian Alcoholics Anonymous & and much more. Introductory copy $5.00 ppd. (mailed Lesbian Al-Anon, discreetly first class). Confidential, supportive, dignified, Dignity, PO Box 597, WI 53201; 444-7177 PO Box 249, WI 53818 406 N Pinckney on Fridays at 6:30pm sensitive, prompt. Beautiful, tender, loving alternative Integrity, PO Box 10109, WI 53210; 871-7417 Racine Lesbian Informal Drop-In Support Group; to "The Well of Loneliness." Fully personal, non- Lutherans Concerned, Bars Jo Dee's, (M/W) computerized. Reliable reputation. Established 1974. 255-8582, (12 - 4pm) The pioneer of them all] Free information. Gay 2511 N Farwell, Unit L, WI 53211; 963-9833 2139 Racine Street (Hwy 32); (414) 634-9804 Lesbian Mothers Support Group; 249-0434 women are writing and meeting EVERYWHERE New Hope MCC Church, Support Gay/Lesbian Union of Racine, Lesbians of Color; 255-8582, (12 - 4pm) through: PO Box 93913, WI 53202; 442-7300 625 College Ave, WI 54303 An P.O. Box G Lizards, Support Group for Lesbians Over 30; The 400.11 CliVeU Santee, CA 92071 Jane at (608) 592-4534

22 / AMONG FRIENDS 231 FEBRUARY 1988 Steven's Point Wascott Support First Call for Help, Camping Wilderness Way, (women only camping), and Social PO Box 457, WI 54481; (715) 345-5380 PO Box 176, WI 54890; (715) 466-2635 Monday Night Dance Club, Waukesha Editorial Guidelines PO Box 1016, WI 54481 Support Window to the World Services, UW-Steven's Point People's Union, PO Box 632, WI 53187 Among Friends welcomes Slap Box 30, WI 54481; (715) 346-3698 Winter, written and artistic contributions in c Ativeatiseas Superior Lodging Flambeau Forest Resort, the form of original articles, short Bars Main Club, (M, dancing) 1813 North 3rd Street, Star Route, WI 54896; (715) 332-5236 stories, essays, book reviews, WI 54880; (715) 392-1756 poetry, humor, photographs, line We wish to thank the following for Trio Bar, (W) 820 Tower Ave, WI 54880 drawings, or cartoons). Written advertising with Among Friends. contributions should be typed and Warm and Please support these businesses should not exceed 1200 words. inviting... and mention that you read about What is Your Group Doing? All materials must be signed, and them in Among Friends. Thank Let others know about your group or organization's regularly scheduled meetings include an address and phone you all! and activities or about special events you are planning for the up-coming months. number where you may be Community notes are a free service of Among Friends. Send your notes to: contacted by the editors. When Whether A Room of One's Own Among Friends Community Notes, PO Box 426, Madison WI 53701. sending in previously published alone Bodoh Crystals items, please include the original Mark Borns, ally publisher's name and copyright or with Elysian Fields Booksellers permission. Materials will not be Friends Flambeau Forest Resort returned unless a self-addressed, Four Star Fiction and Video stamped envelope is included. Lambda House Contributions will be reviewed and Madison AIDS Support Network selected at the discretion of the edi- SUNpRiNT Mil - MA-IDS tors. Written works may be edited Quintessence for clarity, spelling, grammar, or CAFE Michael Sack, CPA A REMINDER space requirements. Manuscripts The Shamrock Bar which the editors feel require sub- ciALLERy Sisters United. stantive changes will be returned to Stark Realty Sunprint Cafe and Gallery Among Friends is published only 10 times a year, February through June the authors for resubmission at a 638 State 255-7555 and August through December. We have received a number of inquiries later date. Due date: 20th of each Open 7 am Mon Sat The Tea Shop month prior to publication. Sunday 9 am 1+ pm The United asking about our January Edition. The Winter Edition 1987 covered both (Overlooking State Street) Willy Street Co-op December 1987 and January 1988. The Summer Edition will cover both Display Ad Rates are available WSA Pharmacy July and August, 1988. The breaks are an important rest period for the from the publisher upon request. publisher and editor, and a period to catch up on work long delayed. Classified Ad Rates 15 cents/word, 20 cents for bold We encourage anyone who would like to write, draw, or design for Among Minimum charge of $2.00 AMONG FRIENDS SUBSCRIPTION FORM Friends to get in contact with us. We are specifically looking for individuals Phone #'s, PO Boxes, zip codes Yes! I would like a subscription to Among Friends: abbreviations or count as 1 word Regular who would like to do book reviews (both Lesbian and Gay), feature articles, Personals FREE and artwork. If you are interested, drop us a line, or call. Your participation 1 year (10 issues, $20) 6 months (5 issues, $10) Institutional will be greatly appreciated! Subscriptions Overseas Regular 1 year (10 issues, $32) 1 year (10 issues, $30) $12.00 for 5 issues (six months) or $20.00 for 10 issues (one year) Name HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY Institutional Address $32.00 for 10 issues International Money Order City State/Z0 from the staff of $30.00 for 10 issues (via air) Telephone

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