VOLUME TEN, NO. 16 —July 31,1997—August 13,1997—Issue 236 ph.,._s 0 Pride ANreehelid- in this 1.S.seue! ivrei Give the People Light and they will find their own way. V The Wisconsin Light PFLAG and Other Gay Leaders Meet Domestic Partnership Benefits With Clinton Washington, DC—Parents, Families & Friends of Gays Represent 70,000 U.S. Proposed for Milwaukee City Workers Homes History-Making Organization Reaches By Bill Meunier into over 400 Commumties Milwaukee— Milwaukee Alderman Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbi- Paul Henningsen has introduced a Com- ans and Gays (PFLAG) President Nancy mon Council resolution to provide health McDonald moved to bring the views of insurance and other employee benefits to nearly 70,000 PFLAG households from the domestic partners of City of Milwau- across the country to President Bill kee employees engaged in same sex rela- Clinton during a White House meeting tionships. Tuesday. President McDonald conferred The benefits would be provided if the with President Clinton in a private meet- employees and their partners meet several ing alongside a dozen Gay, Lesbian, Bi- conditions including sharing a joint sexual and Transgender community ac- I checking account, credit cards or joint tivists. ownership of property such as cars or a "We are seeking to create 'safe space' for home. everyone, and especially in our schools Good Chance of Passage and communities. I hope that Clinton and Common Council sources who re- his Administration will join us in this quested anonymity say that the resolution work," she said. has a good chance to pass when the Leaders of PFLAG, an evolutionary step Common Council returns from its Sum- in the parents of Gays movement, was mer Recess in September. created two decades ago out of a mother's Alderman Henningsen who is recover- pain and anger as she watched her Gay E NpTyENOUGI ing from hip replacement surgery was not son be beaten on a television newscast. •••••••••••••* available for comment, but sources in the She pledged this past spring at the historic Gay community say that he has also ex- President's Summit for America's Future hide pressed confidence that the resolution will to provide "safe spaces" for 10,000 more FVERY DAY! pass. Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual youth and If it does win approval, Henningsen's their families by the year 2002. resolution would make Milwaukee the This is in light of the fact that every day 12th City to offer what are commonly 13 Americans between the ages of 15 and called "Domestic Partnership Benefits" to 24 commit suicide, and it is estimated that its Gay and Lesbian employees. We Agree But marches and parades do help. About 3,000 people turned out for the Madison Pride March on Benefits Offered In Other Cities perhaps 30% of these young people are Sunday July 20. The March was followed by a festival at Brittingham park. Gay or Lesbian. Other cities include Chicago where the PFLAG itself had its first incarnation in City Council, with strong backing from 1973 in New York City, with the assis- New LGBT Community Center to be Located Mayor Richard Daley passed legislation tance of a prominent Lesbian-feminist granting Domestic partner benefits to Gay and Lesbian employees earlier this year. in Brewers' Hill Section of Milwaukee The Henningsen resolution is modeled Milwaukee—More than 100 volunteers As of July 15, American Express Finan- on Chicago's ordinance according to Mark have been working over the past 16 cial Advisors, BESTD Clinic, the Lesbian Street Co-Chair Milwaukee's Domestic months to give the Milwaukee LGBT Alliance of Metro Milwaukee, and the Partnership Task Force. community.a home of its own. The Cen- Milwaukee AIDS Project have committed The Task Force which began meeting ter is maturing quickly, and the realization to leasing space in the Center. The pro- last May, requested Henningsen to intro- of this dream is fast approaching. A loca- posed floor plan will accommodate up to duce the resolution. Street said the Task tion has been chosen for the center, or- ten organizational offices and retail Force is also working with Gay employee ganizations are committed to leasing spaces, as well as a cafe, large meeting groups in the private sector and will help space in the center and the membership room, central reception area, kitchen, li- them push for Domestic Partnership bene- campaign is more than halfway to its goal brary and small meeting room. fits at their companies. of raising $26,000. "Home of Our Own" Campaign Experience in those cities offering Do- The site, located at 1801 N. Dr. Martin Finally, the Center's fundraising and fi- mestic Partnership benefits has shown that Luther King, Jr. Drive, previously the nancial teams are pleased to announce that less than 1% of the City's employees Sander's Bowl Building and earlier, the would take advantage of a Domestic Part- Dreamland Center, will be the home for the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center. Extensive interior and exterior building arder I - restoration will begin this fall. The resto- I ration, managed and funded by the

Dreamland Group for by the building's Brian owner and developer, will be complete by the time the Center opens in early 1998. There will be 9,000 sq. feet of street level commercial and office space, and eight upper level apartments. The LGBT Community Center will be the main ten- ant. The property is located in the Brew- ers' Hill section of the city. (See accom- panying article.) Ian Hart stars in "Hollow Reed", a critically ac- Dreamland consists of Mason a claimed new Gay themed film. It opens for one Sherwood, Mark Franke, and BLK Con- week at Milwaukee's Oriental on Friday. August 1. struction Company owned by Bryon and (See review on page 26) Kate Kolitz. Assembly Republican Majority Overwhelming Endorses AIDS Funding Milwaukee—Declaring it one of the Family Services actively lobbied to elimi- most important AIDS votes of the year, nate nearly $500,000 in AIDS fimding, the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin, the Republican Caucus chose to oppose Inc.(ARCW) expressed great appreciation the Department and support the advocacy for the commitment of the Assembly Re- of the AIDS community by maintaining publican Caucus at a recent meeting to funding. recognized oppose cutting AIDS funding and forward "Wisconsin has once again lived up to And the Winners Are The United Awards Dinner held as part of Madison's Pride Weekend Year, Sol a comprehensive AIDS funding package its history of a bipartisan commitment to some very special people. Shown above (L - R) are Jim Bennet from Frontiers, Organizatim of the the Year. in its version of the 1997-1999 State of effectively address the AIDS epidemic," Kelly Jones, Ally of the Year, Marjorie Ward, Volunteer of the Year, and Paul Hughet, Man of their Wisconsin Budget. Our congratulations to all of them and Madison's Lesbian and Gay community v.rhicit won because of Even after the Department of Health and efforts. July 31, 1997—August 13, 1997—WISCONSIN LIGHT-2 Cunanan's Lifestyle Not Gay-Typical Charleston, WVA-AP-Anti-Gay activists may try to use Andrew Cunanan's lifestyle as a weapon to verbally hash Gays, the leader of a West Virginia University organiza- News From tion fears. "I can see how some people with preconceived notions against the Gay community will try and bash it and try to tarnish it," said David Welsh co-chairman of WVU's Council on Sexual Orientation. Cimanan who was a Gay man, shot and killed himself while aboard a houseboat in The Nation Miami Beach, Fla. He had eluded authorities for nearly three months and was accused of killing five men, including fashion designer Gianni Versace. Welsh said Cunanan's actions should not represent the Gay community any more Episcopal Leaders Apologize to Gays than a heterosexual serial killer would represent straight America. Philadelphia-AP- As their 10-day national convention closed Friday, July 25, lead- Other Gay and Lesbian leaders in West Virginia also fear they will be stereotyped as ers of the Episcopal Church apologized to Gays and Lesbians for years of rejection and people who live excessively, spending all their time in trendy Gay bars and expensive mistreatment by the church. restaurants. The House of Bishops and House of Deputies, composed of clergy and lay leaders, " Hopefully people will see that Andrew Cunanan is not the poster child for all Gays approved the measure on behalf of the 2.5 million believers. and Lesbians, aid Jim King, of the West Virginia Gay and Lesbian Coalition. Earlier in the convention, the church hierarchy had passed measures allowing dio- ceses to extend health benefits to domestic partners. Clinton Promises Support for ENDA But a similar resolution that would have qualified domestic partners for the church Augusta, ME-AP- Maine State Treasurer Dale McCormick has applauded President pension fund failed. And resolutions to formally allow the ordination of Lesbians and Clinton for his support of legislation that would prohibit job discrimination against Gay men and to create a rite for same-sex marriages were rejected narrowly. Lesbians and Gays nationwide. Church leaders did agree to a three-year study on same-sex unions. McCormick was one of a dozen Gay and Lesbian activists who met with Clinton this week as part of his diversity campaign to reach out to different groups. Doctors Debate Who Should Get AIDS Treatment McCormick said she and other activists agreed prior to the meeting to make a con- Atlanta-AP-AIDS doctors wrangled Friday, July 25, over who should get a morning- certed effort to convince Clinton to campaign actively for the Employment Non- after treatment of drugs that might help prevent AIDS and perhaps worse, who should Discrimination Act. The bill, currently pending before Congress, would make it illegal be refused. for an employer with 15 or more employees to discriminate against a worker because Doctors, AIDS experts and patient advocates were concluding a two-day meeting of sexual orientation. called by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which is contemplating But before the group could make its pitch, Clinton promised to use his influence to whether to endorse the morning-after treatment. No CDC decision is expected for at get the bill passed. least six months. McCormick, who was the first openly Gay elected official in Maine, says the presi- The treatment, which can take about a month, uses a blast of AIDS drugs to fight the dent's active support could bring the bill up for a vote in the Congress for the first time. development of AIDS in people who have been exposed, such as sexually abused chil- chat and prison inmates who are raped. There is little proof that such a treatment Arkansas Newspaper Tells Half The Story works, although some preliminary studies suggest it might. New York, NY—GLAAD reports that The Morning News Of Northwestern Arkan- sas published a story on June 3 that read like a scare story from the 1950s: "Homosexu- Apple Abandons Plans for Texas Facility als are becoming a problem at Beaver Lake, and Benton County Sheriff Andy Lee said Round Rock, TX-AP- Apple Computer is selling 129 acres of land that four years he needs more deputies to deal with [it.]" The story went on to quote Sheriff Lee as ago sparked a political furor in Williamson County over the company's offering of stating "Where you have homosexuals, you also have pedophiles,' and that "any large health benefits to domestic partners of Gay and Lesbian employees. crowd will have some undesirable people in it...". The computer maker, which has lost $1.5 billion in the past six quarters, has put up First it should be noted that the idea that pedophilia and homosexuality are linked is for sale the land located in southern Williamson County, just north of Austin. patently untrue, and has been di oven by a number of studies; it is a hurtful lie used Apple bought the land in 1993 for a campus-like facility that was to house its cus- by small-minded bigots to hurt the Lesbian and Gay community by creating a climate tomer service operation and be available for possible expansion into a research and de- of fear; also the characterizations by Sheriff Lee of Gay men as "undesirable" is a vel opment center. shameful one, based on bias and prejudice That move touched off a contentious debate among Williamson County commission- The Morning News was contacted by GLAAD, who spoke to Rusty Turner, their ers, an argument that received international attention. managing editor. He characterized the sheriff's comments as "out of line" and "incor- rect," and said that the paper welcomed letters regarding the article. Gay Basher's Probation Revoked Houston, TX-AP- A man convicted in the 1991 Gay bashing murder of a Houston Suicide More Than A Game for Ann Landers banker has had his 10-year probation sentence revoked and is going to prison. New York, NY—The May 25 Ann Landers column featured a letter by "Hampton, State District Judge Brian Rains on Thursday revoked the probation of Derrik J. At- Va.," who was a 15-year-old Gay teenager considering killing himself. "I feel so alone. tard, one of 10 men convicted in the slaying of Paul Broussard, because he failed to I am scared," he wrote. "The problem is I am absolutely certain I am Gay. I have al- perform community service. ways wanted to get married and have children, but now I know that lifelong dream is Rains ordered the 23-year-old to prison for 10 years. impossible....I have nobody to talk to, and I need your advice more than anything. Attard had been ordered to complete 500 hours of community service in his first Please, Ann, help sme. I can't go on this way much longer." Ann Landers responds de- year, but completed only 325, said Mike Anderson, an assistant district attorney. finitively and positively: "You are not alone. According to some studies, an estimated He's never done what he's supposed to do," Anderson said. 10 percent of individuals worldwide are homosexual.... Homosexuals are born, not Attard told the judge he began a job as a computer technician at a software company made. You need counseling to help you accept yourself as you are." in March, working six days a week. Rains told Attard that if his job prevented him from doing his community service, he North Carolina Anti-Gay Philistines should have found a new job. New York, NY—The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) re- Broussard's mother, Nancy Rodriguez, attended the hearing and said she was glad ports that the June 23 Philadelphia Inquirer featured an expose of the Charlotte, Attard is going to prison. North Carolina, "Gang of Five," a group of radical religious and anti-Gay commission- "I'm glad Judge Rains gave him the 10 years," she said. "I wish it could be more." ers who are voting as a bloc to implement anti-Gay measures as the "will of God." The Commission voted to abolish the Arts and Sciences Council, after learning that it HIV Spurs Own Reproduction had funded Angels in America and Six Degrees of Separation because they show Washington, DC-AP- Scientists have proved a long-expected trait of the AIDS vi- "perverted forms of sexuality." rus: It produces a protein that stimulates cells to enhance its deadly reproduction. The Commission further attacked basic health and safety of county youth by banning The protein is called Tat, and researchers from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute will county-fimded crisis counselors from discussing sex, pregnancy, or sexually transmit- report Tuesday that it essentially provides a wake-up call that renders slumbering im- ted diseases with teens in crisis because they were womed that counselors were not mune cells susceptible to HIV infection. giving out the message that homosexuality was "'perverse and immoral."' "'We don't HIV works best in active immune cells, not quiescent ones. So for HIV to sustain its want a bunch of counselors trained in New York... who are taught that these things are killer viral levels, it must continually replenish the active cells it kills, Dana-Farber re- normal, to be responsible for children's sexual training.'" search Chiang Li writes in Tuesday's Proceedings of the National Academy of Sci- ences. Christian Leader Called "Stealth Homophobe" Tat secreted from infected cells enters resting neighbor cells and "activates" them, Li New York, NY—According to GLAAD, Randy Tate, the new executive director of discovered in a series of test-tube studies. the Christian Coalition shares the "same old anti-Gay agenda" as his predecessor, Li proved an HIV pathway that scientists were so confident existed that they already Ralph Reed. Although Tate, a one-term congressman from Washington state, has at- had hunted drugs to attack Tat, said Dr. Anthony Fauci, an AIDS expert with the Na- tempted to shy away from open bigotry, he has been accused of Gay-baiting around tional Institutes of Health. accusations of child molestation of a political opponent and another opponent's signs So far, that research "didn't work, to the point that at least one company has aban- being desecrated with graffiti and swastikas, although Tate distanced himself from doned their endeavors for a Tat inhibitor," Fauci said. But "that doesn't mean that those actions. somebody won't now, with this more confirmatory evidence, try another approach to blocking Tat." Gay Congressman Speaks to Log Cabin Washington DC-AP- A year ago, Rep. Jim Kolbe, R-Ariz ., said he didn't want to Chrysler Acknowledges LBGT Group be a poster child for the Gay movement after he reluctantly admitted he was Gay in re- Detroit-AP- Ellen DeGeneres lost the Chrysler Corp.'s approval when she an- sponse to a Gay publication's intention to expose him. nounced she was a Lesbian, but the company's Gay and Lesbian workers are hoping for But Saturday, July 26 , he told the Log Cabin Republicans that as a Gay. member of a better reception. Congress he has often questioned whether focusing solely on mainstream issues com- The company drew protests from Gay support groups when it pulled advertising from promises his desire to protect the civil liberties of Gays in society. the episode of ABC-TV's Ellen in which the lead character, played by DeGeneres, Nevertheless, he said members of the Gay community can advance their came by fo- came out of the closet. cusing on issues that appeal to all members of society, such as education and clime. But since then, Chrysler has formally acknowledged, for the first time, "People of "We gain acceptance and build our bridges, not by stressing that we are Gay people Diversity," an employee group formed early this year "to provide support for Lesbians, who are Republicans, but that we are Republicans who happen to be Gay or Lesbian," Gays, bisexuals and transgendered people through business and social activities." he told the dinner audience. It's part of a trend among the Big Three automakers by employees who are pushing "The cause for Gay Republicans and Gay Democrats will be advanced when Gays for, and receiving, some recognition of Gay and Lesbian workers' rights. and Lesbians act like straight people—not when we go back into the closet, for we will Ford Motor Co. recognizes a similar employee group, and in November expanded its never do that—but when we demonstrate our concern and our commitment ... on issues anti-discrimination bylaws to include sexual orientation. General Motors Corp. does that matter to main street America," Kolbe continued. not formally recognize Gay employee organizations but GM PLUS, a Gay group, is "Being Gay was not—and is not today—my defining persona," Kolbe said. Satur- pushing the automaker for acceptance. day's speech marked the first time he has spoken to a national gathering of Gay and "The momentum is definitely picking up and moving in the right direction," Alan lesbian Republicans. Gilmour, a former vice-chairman of Ford who retired in 1994 and last year disclosed he is Gay, told The Detroit News. School Board to Use Controversial Textbook Chrysler has quietly resumed advertising on Ellen. Lapeer, MI-AP- The Lapeer Board of Education has voted to use a health textbook which some parents criticized as sexually explicit, promoting homosexuality and un- Hepatitis A Cases Growing Among Gay Men dermining family and religious values. Des Moines, LW-AP-A growing number of hepatitis A cases Amid chants of "Recap recall," the board voted 5-2 this week to adopt Holt Pub- among Gay men and li drug users prompted officials Weoinesday, July 23, to open free vaccination clinics and shing's "Health" in ninth grade classes this fall. to wain it could spread to the general population. Opponents presented a petition to the board, urging it to reject the textbook and "As the number of cases continues to increase in the risk groups, the threatening recall against any board member who approved it, The Flint Journal re- possibility of ported the disease spreading into the general population and causing a widespread outbreak Friday. also continues to increase," state epidemiologist Patricia Quinhsk said Wednesday. Superintendent Barry Schoenholz said the district has 30,000 residents, and all opin- Free shots are being recommended for: ions should be considered and respected, not just those of a vocal group that "cloaked Family and friends of those who have had hepatitis A. themselves in religious garb" to promote their brand of morals and values. Anyone who has injected drugs or used methamphetamine in the last year. The books, which will cost about $15,000, replace a series that dates to 1982, before —Men who are having sex with men. such threats as AIDS, teen suicide and eating disorders became as prevalent as they are —Friends and family of the two risk groups. now, said Debbie Thompson, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction. July 31, 1997—August 13, 1997—WISCONSIN LIGHT-3 A Brief Account of Brewers' Hill Wherein Over $2,000 Raised Dignity/USA Holds the Community Center Will Have its Home for Cream City Biannual Meeting 1 By Terry Boughner and those who claim Native American Foundation at Recent Milwaukee—Over 400 GLBT Catho- Locating the new LGBT Community blood. There are Gay families, too, and lics from around the nation met in Boston, 1 Center in the Brewers' Hill section of Lesbian ones. Fundraiser July 7-13 for Dignity/USA's biannual Milwaukee places it in one of the oldest of There is a Brewers' Hill Association. convention, "We Are Called...Prophets to the city's neighborhood and puts it adja- It's very active and meets regularly. The the World." By Terry Boughner Dignity/USA is an organization of cent to the oldest section of that neighbor- Center may want to send a representative. Milwaukee—On Sunday, July 20th, a hood. It is located just north of the city, on GLBT Catholics from 74 chapters It'd be a good way to meet people and be- fundraiser was held for the Cream City throughout the nation. a low hill that today affords a superb view come involved in the community. Foundation (CCF). With more than 50 of the downtown skyline. not familiar area, give Representatives from Eau Claire, Ste- For those with the people in attendance to feast on roast pig ven's Point, Whitewater, Madison and According to Milwaukee historian John yourself a walking tour. If you like old and other viands of delectability, over Gurda, the site, immediately west of the Milwaukee participated in the six days of houses in one stage or another of restora- $2,000 dollars was raised, according to meetings, workshops, lectures, liturgies, Milwaukee River, was first claimed by tion, the tour will dazzle you. Tony Rhodes, CCF president. Byron Kilboum in 1835. Two years later, What you'll see are houses of various and entertainment. It was announced that And now for a little editorial comment. Dignity/USA will have National Registry in 1837, the area was platted and called designs, Greek Revival, Queen Anne, for The Foundation is an organization in our Sherman's Addition. of Holy Unions. Holy Unions are to be example. You'll see frame houses and community that does not toot its horn registered through local Dignity chapters Industries were built along the River, those that are built of cream city brick. nearly loudly enough. However, without milling, tanning, and the brewing of beer. (Milwaukee, Madison, Twm Cities or You'll see the small houses standing it, many. of the events that go on in our Chicago). These attracted settlers, Germans at first, cheek by jowl with the more stately ones. community, such as PrideFest, would be but eventually the area became what it is Delegates strongly endorsed the Em- Workers and those who owned the facto- far, far more difficult to stage—if they ployment Non-Discrimination Act today, a rich ethnic mix. nes often lived side by side as a matter of were put on at all. The shopping area along King Drive (ENDA), and encouraged the American convenience. The Foundation gives grants for schol- Bishops to do the same as a social justice (then N. Third), became the second largest The one house I know extremely well is arships, for projects of one kind or an- commercial district in the city. Houses issue. Dignity recognizes that it must be the largest house on Brewers' Hill. Called other, grants to worthy organizations to more effective in its outreach to the were built, some large, majestic, grand "The Castle" locally, its 50' tower and help them along. houses. These belonged to the wealthy of a serene de- GLBT youth. Dignity realizes that it must numerous gables present CCF is an all-volunteer effort. There is help the youth of the community under- the day. Others were smaller, more hum- meanor to all who pass by. no paid staff. Whatever the Foundation ble affairs that belong to those who 25 rooms with 11' ceilings, 5 stand that there is no conflict between Inside are does, happens because dedicated people sexual orientation and being Christian, worked in the factories nearby. working fireplaces, a couple of resident give up their time to make whatever it is According to local legend, one of these that both are forms of giftedness. bats, one pussy cat, and two ghosts. occur. John McNeil, author of The Church houses predated all the rest. In fact, the Accordmg to what can be documented, The Foundation does not have an neighbors say, it is the oldest building in and the Homosexual; Taking a Chance there were two murders in the house; one "agenda," no ax to grind, no particular on God and Freedom, Glorious Free- Milwaukee. Located at the southwestern in the dining room, one in the library. I cause to favor save that of the well-being corner of North Palmer and Vine, it was dom, was given a special award for ex- sense that they're friendly. I believe that and advancement of the LGBT commu- traordinary service. McNeil was expelled once, they say, owned by a French fur they're Gay. nity and those who make it up. It is an en- trader. from the Society of Jesus for his work The neighborhood kids (and some of tirely worthy organization that deserves with the GLBT community. If you go looking, don't search for their elders), have no trouble believing your support. something that's much above ground. It Speakers and workshop leaders included that specters stalk "The Castle" halls. On Ruthie authors Chris Glaser, Coming Out to was built into the side of a hill where Hallowe'en, some of them won't even In another fundraiser, Wisconsin much of it remains to this day. God, and several other books; David come up on the porch, but stand looking, Light's Spotlight Party held at This Is It Schimmel, Passions, a monthly publica- In the `60s, the area fell on hard times. peering up at the great old mansion that for Ruthie raised over $100 for the Mil- Many people left. Stores &ail King tion on GLBT spirituality; and Daniel seems to be brooding in the light of the waukee AIDS Project. People had their Helminiak, What the Bible Really Says Drive stood empty and boar. up. moon. pictures taken with our royal diva and were allowed to fall apart. In the About Homosexuality. Comedian Kate Houses Take a walk through the area on Hal- paid $5 for the privilege of being seen Clinton entertained the delegates with her late `70s and early '80s, however, things lowe'en. Jack °lanterns flicker on where only kings and potentates had been change. reflections as a Lesbian raised in the began to porches. Orange lights gleam in the win- seen before. Catholic tradition. New people began to move in, people dows. It's quite a sight. Of course, I could leave it go at that, but who loved Victorian homes and were It's quite a sight at Christmas time, too. really, it was Joe Brehm's idea to raise the willing to dedicate their lives and fortunes Up on 1" Street, down on Vine, over on money this way. It was his idea and he Read Our Current to fixing them up. From then until the pre- Palmer, the houses resemble nothing so prevailed upon Todd, Ruthie's aide de sent time, millions of dollars have been much as images plucked out of Dickens. campe, to run all over getting film for the And Back Issues On spent by people who make a religion of All that is needed is a little snow. camera. In the end, all went well and a home restoration. Brewers' Hill is a good area, a safe good time was had by all. the Web Who are these people who will be the neighborhood, a place of diversity and Center's neighbors? They're African- families, a very up and coining section of Americans and those of Northern Euro- Milwaukee. WW.Williaht.COM pean descent. There are Hispanic families 1 Thee bre the Best of Friends It illas the Worst of Times

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Los Angeles (three facilities) New York Area 0 Washington, D.C. Pride Institute at Solutions July 31, 1997—August 13, 1997—WISCONSIN LIGHT-4 Letters Read All About It Editorial On the Web Domestic Partnership in Milwaukee Madison's Spirituality TO THE EDITOR: www.wilight.com Paul Henningsen's proposal to offer Domestic Partnership benefits to City Employees In response to Ching Shing Shi's letter ("Try engaged in same-sex relationships is a welcome step forward in the fight for achieving Harder Madison," (7/17/97), there is one thing equity for Gays and Lesbians everywhere. It is quite simply put a matter of fairness. to be said in defense of Madison: It is a good Why should Gay and Lesbian employees involved in committed relationships not be place to learn that the reality that we each ex- Deadlines able to enjoy the same benefits offered to their heterosexual counterparts? Do they perience is a direct metaphysical result of our work any less? Are their jobs less important? Do they not serve the City as well? Are August 14th Issue own thoughts and feelings. Articles Friday, Aug. 8t h they concerned for their spouses any less deeply? Before responding to the critique of Madi- Other cities have provided these benefits for their Gay and Lesbian employees son, some readers may or may not recall an Ads without any problems. There is no reason to believe that Milwaukee's experience outburst of mine a few months back on this Non-Camera Ready—Aug. 8th would be any different. very page entitled "Gay Men Are Vile." While Camera Ready—Aug. 11th We know all too well that the forces of bigotry will raise their ugly heads and voice I have no illusions about my own personal im- 5:00 p.m. tired old complaints about recognizing homosexuality as "a legitimate lifestyle." These portance, the recent alleged murder-rampage complaints are, of course, nonsense. of a self-loathing Gay man named Andrew All Henningsen's proposal does is recognize that some employees of the City of Cunanan has forced me to realize that the last August 28th Issue Milwaukee are being treated unfairly. The approval of that recognition is important to Articles—August 2rd all of us. It's passage thing we need is any one of our number voic- would send two important signals. ing demoralizing sentiments, however ill con- Ads It would tell the City's Gay and Lesbian employees that their employer thinks the sidered and inane. I apologize for that outburst value of their work is no less than the value of work done by those who can get Non-Camera Ready—August 22"" of ego and darkness, and anyone who I of- —August 18th married. It would tell Milwaukee's Gay and Lesbian residents that their City fended may rest assured that I received just Camera Ready recognizes their overall worth as contributing members of the community. karmic recompense. 5:00 p.m. A Domestic Partnership program for City of Milwaukee employees won't solve all of What does this have to do with Madison? I the problems and bigotry faced by same-sex couples, but it would be a good step in the have come to realize that the world in which ri t direction. It could help some in the private sector realizP the need to follow suit. we all live is a school for spiritual learning we Caution to Alderman Henningsen, the members of Milwaukee's Common Council has are, in essence, spiritual beings having a bio- an opportunity to function as true leaders and stand for equality and fairness. We urge The fact that someone's name appears in logical experience. Our societies, countries, this paper in no way implies sexual orien- them to do so without delay. and cities, including Madison, are the class- rooms of this school. tation. Women Dying Silently If Madison seems especially socially atom- 4 ized, I believe that its status as a university Breast Cancer is a leading killer of women in this country. In this country, a woman Give the People Light and they danger that it town simply causes it to reflect more intensely dies from Breast Cancer every 11 minutes of every day. Despite this, the the social atomization that afflicts this entire willfind their own way. poses is not as recognized as the danger posed by some other diseases. As one activist country. This atomization, in turn, is part of a put it. "Women having been dying silently for years." complex of spiritual ills that make the United One of the few known risk factors is not having children before age 30. That means has no known States perhaps the most troubled country in the The that most Lesbians are considered to be at high nsk for this killer which so-called First World. cause, prevention or cure. How do Gay men fit into this theory? I be- We are heartened by the efforts of Leslie Waltke, the Lesbian Alliance of Metro Wisconsin ght Breast Cancer. In lieve that as the male component of the people Milwaukee and Fannies Bar to raise awareness and money to fi that some Native Americans called "the Two- November, Waltke will be engaging in an all female coast to coast bike ride to raise Light Fannies will produce Spirited People" (i.e., containing elements of money and public awareness. On August 10, LAMM and both genders), we feel our emotions more in- BreastFest '97 to raise money for Breast Cancer research. tensely than do most of our heterosexual This is a worthy cause that we hope everyone male and female alike will support. some good music, buy a raffle counterparts. Sometimes it does indeed seem Stop by Fannies on August 10, have a beer, listen to that we are feeling only the negative emotions; ticket, play some games. no more. perhaps that is because part of this country's, Together we can work towards the day when women will die silently and this world's, spiritual sickness is a male population (both Gay and straight) with a shut- down heart-center, or "heart-chakra," if you'll pardon the hippiespeak. Editor's Note Because all of us are part of this classroom called "America," there is something within Andrew Cunanan our individual consciousness that we can do to remedy this problem if we are each truly ready Executive & Editorial Offices By Terry Boughner Gay killer" or something of the like, as if for it: Call upon the Love of God to free us 1843 N. Palmer I was out and about the other night and Andrew Cunanan's alleged spree was from the dark prison of the ego. God is not the met a man who was visiting Milwaukee somehow a function of his being a Gay vindictive little patriarch that some misguided Milwaukee, WI 53212 from San Diego. He said that he had met man. The truth is that Cunanan was a man dogmatists would have us believe; nor does (414)372-2773 Andrew Cunanan. Immediately I asked who allegedly did terrible things—and he God condemn people for being Gay, Lesbian him the question that he's probably been happened to be Gay. I sincerely doubt if or Bisexual or Transgendered. LIGHT FAX: (414) 372-1840 asked recently uncounted times: what was Mr. Brokaw and his peers would lead off For anyone ready to take this step, I would Cunanan like? a story about the Watergate break in by refer you to the book Return to Love by Office Hours: He added little to the picture that I had announcing, for example, that it was done Marianne Williamson. While what you read in Monday-Friday-10:00 from the major media; Cunanan was by "heterosexual burglars." a.m. -5:30 p.m this book may be difficult to accept, for any- 24-Hour Recording talkative, had an unusual laugh, bragged a What it all shows, I think, is that though one reading this letter who is languishing in a lot, inflating himself by exaggerating him- we have come a long way, we still have a Hell of drugs, alcohol, promiscuity, and cru- Publisher self and his possessions. long, long way to go in educating people Jerry Johnson "No one believed him, though," the man about who we really are. elty, this book can be your ticket out of that torment once you decide that you have had Executive Editor 1 was talking to said and went on. We are a minority in which there are the Terry The last tune he talked to Cunanan was good and the bad, just like any other quite enough. Boughner, Ph.D. at a party. Cunanan said that he was going group of people. And to address a specific point in Ching Arts & Entertainment Editor to Minneapolis to "visit family and We are a minority, the majority of Shing Shi's letter, while it is certainly tempting Geno friends. The man I was talking with did whose members work hard at making a to look at the young demigods walking around the downtown area and wish fervently that SpotLight Editor not like Minneapolis for reasons we never living, building homes with someone we Bill pursued, so he advised Cunanan not to go. love, and, as Wilder put it, get along "by "scoring" with one of them could be as easy as Meunier "I have to, I'm lonely," he reported the skin of our teeth." a financial transaction, that sort of thing in real Advertising Manager Cunanan said. As far as the way the authorities handled life causes more problems than it solves. Jerry Johnson The rest of the story is well-known. the situation, all I can say is this. From all Thomas J. Rondy 372-2773 Madison Cunanan allegedly killed five men. Four I've read, the Miami cops must have the Columnists and Reporters of the murders received relatively little Keystone Cops as their role models. The Glenn Bishop, Ruthie, Brian Treglown, play in the press. The fifth was Gianni FBI didn't do much better, certainly not Evanston, First City in Barbara Lightner, Bill Meunier, Dasty Sass, Versace. Only then did the story explode. when it came to contacting the Gay com- Dr. Karen Lamb, Carl Szatsmary, Dr. Suzie There are those in our community who munity and seeking its help. Illinois to Include Shovelit, Sasha Alyson, John Jahn see homophobia in the lack of attention to When all is said and done, however, two the first four murders. Gay man kills Gay things remain. One is a sense of relief that Transgenders men. Who cares? That sort of thing. Ho- the killings (at least in this case) are done. Associated Press mophobia may be there, but I wonder if The second thing is a question. Why did Chicago—On July 28, Evanston be- Ap there wasn't something else at work? it happen? What got into Andrew came the first Illinois municipality to in- Copyright © 1997 Gianni Versace was a famous and Cunanan's head? clude protections for the Transgendered wealthy man. It's unfortunate, but I think The most likely explanation is his own by passing an amendment adding Trans- By Novo Graphics, Ltd. true, that in this society, if someone with- personal insecunties. We've all met or gendered individuals as a protected class THE WISCONSIN LIGHT is published biweekly by NOV under jurisdiction of its Human GRAPHICS, LTD., with offices at 1843 N. Palmer, out much money and no fame at all com- know people such as he. Riddled with in- Relations Milwaukee, WI 53212. Advertising and copy deadline is the mits a crime, relatively little attention is security, they puff themselves up, tell lies Commission. Thursday prior to publication. Opinions expressed hy The unanimous 9-0 vote followed testi- write', in WISCONSIN LIGHT are not necessarily those of paid. However, if, for example, a wealthy to inflate themselves—and, if anything the publisher, editor, or our advertisers. Any reference and famous man kills his wife and a by- happens to "blow their cover," things can mony from members of the Transgen- made to any individual or organization should not be stander, the feeding turn nasty. dered community and supporters. Queer construed as an indication of the same's sexual or affection media goes into a orientation or preference. All copy, text, design, photos. and frenzy. That's satisfying, but only part way. The Nation Chicago members were on hand to illustrations in advertisements are published with the ' As anther illustration, take a look at the truth, I suspect, will never be wholly support the amendment and applaud the understanding that the advertiser is fully authorized and has secured proper written consent for the use of names, July 26' Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. known. That's because most of us believe City of Evanston for taking a leadership pictures. or testimonials of any living person. and 1 "Cunanan, the drifter and accused mur- in Reason as the best lens by which to role in the fight for equality. WISCONSIN LIGHT may lawfully publish and cause such i li publication to be made; and the advertiser agrees by 7 derer of Gianni Versace and four other perceive reality. When non-rationality submitting ads to indemnify and save blameless the / men," the editorial wrap-up said. creeps in—as it so often does—we find publication of any error that may be contained in said ad. t WISCONSIN LIGHT does not accept any responsibility for There are more firmly grounded com- ourselves a bedlamic abyss with no clear any claims made by advertisers. The entire contents of plaints about how the story was handled reference points to go on. WISCONSIN LIGHT are © Copyrighted and protected under the Federal Copyright Act and International by the press. The most egregious example What we have to say, I think, that this Conventions. Reproduction of any portion of any issue will of mishandling came from Tom Brokaw was a tragedy, a tragedy for all concerned, not be permitted without express written permission of NOVO GRAPHICS. LTD. Legal venue is Milwaukee County. who led into the Versace murder using the a tragedy for the five victims, a tragedy Wisconsin. Printed in the U.S.A. phrase "homicidal homosexuaL" for their families and loved ones, a trag- Policy • - Other reports talked about the "Fast Gay ttradAndrew Cunanan himself. Subscribe to lifestyle, making it seem like all of us edxiAlready there are reports of made for Letters to the Editor make $50,000 + a year and live in the fast TV docudramas in the works and, at Wisconsin Light As a matter of policy, Wisconsin lane, going to "Circuit Parties" and all least, one book. Forget it. This whole sad, One Year-26 Issues sorts of wild doings in various clubs. sorry episode needs a great novelist or Light will not print a Letter to the Edi- Yeah, right. tragedian to handle it—and I don't see tor sent to or appearing in any other First Class—$32.95 any of those around. publication. This is general journalistic Third Class-$16.95 There was also much use of "alleged practice. July 31, 1997—August 13, 1997—WISCONSIN LIGHT-5 Vermont Set to Join Hawaii as Battleground The Magic Picnic Was Once Again A in the Same-Sex Marriage Issue S-U-C-C-E-S-S Spelled With Smiles Colchester, VT— For 25 years, Lois family leave; bereavement leave; retire- By Brian Harder Farnham and Holly Puterbaugh have built The water balloon toss didn't draw as ment and pension benefits; health insur- Wisconsin Light Madison Bureau many people this year, maybe because it a life together, committed in every way ance: inheritance; and the right to make except one: legally. Madison- For many, the return of the wasn't very hot temperature wise, but as medical decisions on behalf of a same-sex the afternoon wore on, the temperature of On Tuesday, July 22", they and two partner. rain at this years Magic Picnic was tradi- tion. Of the past four years since I have some libidos sure rose. "Show me Yours" other couples sought to fix that. They sued No state in the nation currently recog- the lived back in Madison, it has rained every was heard, and played, occasionally dur- state and their hometown of Milton, nizes Gay and Lesbian marriages, al- ing the afternoon. asking a Chittenden Superior Court judge though year except last. It didn't hamper the Hawaii courts have said they are festivities though. This year's This year's fee for the picnic was $10, to declare legal marriages between cou- guaranteed by the state Constitution. An Magic ples of the same gender. Picnic was once again a great way to of which the proceeds go to the many appeal of that ruling is pending before the charitable organizations which help or- Stan Baker and Peter Harrigan of Shel- Hawaii Supreme Court. spend the third Saturday in July with bume and Nina Beck and Stacy Jolles of friends. ganize the picnic. South Burlington joined the lawsuit, Congress has weighed in on the issue, While many of the picnic participants The Scheel family was happy as ever as which thrusts Vermont into the center of a also, approving a law last year defining a stayed well inside the beer garden and they greeted the guests this year. With national debate over whether society marriage as the union between a man and kept their cups continuously full, a great the shadow of the Hotel Washington's should recognize unions between Gays a woman and giving states authority to not many others enjoyed the variety of offer- fate gone from this year's picnic, the and Lesbians. recognize same-gender marriages per- ings available to them. event felt more community oriented. "Twenty-five years ago when we met formed in another state. The food was once again better than This should convince everyone that the and fell in love marriage was not some- A proposal also is still alive in the Ver- normal picnic fare with potato salad, Scheel's motivation for this event is thing any of us that were same-gender mont House Judiciary Committee that baked beans, watermelon, fresh strawber- largely based on the spirit of their brother, Rodney, rather than on how it couples thought about," Puterbaugh said. would outlaw same-gender marriages. ries and a choice of hamburgers, chicken "It just was not in the conversation, it was or vegetarian lasagna. A multitude of would effect the Hotel. not in the thinking." vendors hawked everything from tee And in my mind's eye, Rodney made She and Farnham, who describe them- Air Conditioners shirts to titty clamps and a number of or- his appearance late in the afternoon, selves as being in their "early 50s," gani7ations had their group information when the sun poked through the clouds thought about but never ended up having a Needed by AIDS available. and made everyone smile just a little commitment ceremony in honor of their The United's weekend long silent more than they already were. 20th anniversary. Then two years ago, Ministry for Those bachelor auction (sponsored by the Wis- they attended a conference devoted to the consin Light continued at the picnic. notion of a civil marriage between couples The auction included about 8 Gay and Do IROQUOIS of the same gender. With HIV/AIDS Lesbian volunteers who gave a descrip- "We walked out of that conference, Milwaukee—St. Camillus HIV/AIDS tion of the type of date you could win CRUISE looked at ourselves and said, 'That's what Ministry is seeking donations of used or with them and then you bid on who you we want,"' Puterbaugh said. new air conditioners for distribution to wanted to go on a date with. Saturday Aug. 23 But the Milton town clerk, relying on a persons living with HIV disease who (It seemed though, that a number of the 22-year-old opinion from the attorney cannot afford to purchase their own. participants weren't single at all and they 5:30 pm boarding general's office, refused to issue them a According to Eric Gravenkamp, So- made the most money because their part- 6:00 pm departure marriage license when they applied on cial Services Program Manager at St. ners kept having to outbid anyone who il Two hour excursion on April 25. Camillus, "We have clients who are did bid. Next year the United should call rivers and Baker and Harrigan applied in Shel- really in need of air conditioning units it the `Bid on your Boyfriend Benefit'.) Lake Michigan. Music, dancing, bume on June 13 and Jolles and Beck ap- during these hot and humid summer Madison's Manoeuvres softball team good conversation, snacks, cash plied in South Burlington six days after days.' added some fun this year with a dunk bar. Leaving 6:00 sharp from that. All were denied and lawyers decided The Ministry is able to pick up do- tank and a car demolition to let out your Milwaukee River at Clyboum St. they had a case. nated units and deliver them to indi- frustrations on. " Finding a partner, finding a mate and viduals and families in need. All size Early in the afternoon there was a drag FMI: Rich, getting married is a basic human right," units are in demand. "I delivered on last show. This was especially entertaining to Tickets $18 at Gate / Middlebury lawyer Susan Murray. in 546-4526 said week to a guy who was really suffer- the park locals who watched the show $15 Advance. "The state of Vermont should not be al- ing," said Gravenkamp, "when you're amazement. The DJ continued to spin lowed to step in and tell two consenting sick already, the extreme heat and hu- great songs throughout the afternoon. Send check/M.O. to: adults that they cannot marry one an- midity can be torturous." Of course all the favorite activities took other." Anyone able to assist is asked to call place. There was the jail and bail which milwaukee Gamma Attorney General William Sorrell, who St. Camillus at (414) 259-4664. was occupied early by Tammy Baldwin. was asked but declined to overturn the The Ministry is also seeking: child car The ever popular "Drag Race" was P.O. Box 1900 issue should be de- 1975 opinion, said the seats, cribs, beds, TVs and household quite entertaining due to the wet condi- Milwaukee, WI 53201 cided in the Legislature, not the courts. furniture. All donations are tax deducti- tions. Those girls just slid all over the 19 LIQCIPS Lawmakers ahead) have extended civil ble and a certificate of receipt is avail- place while trying to run in the wet grass rights protections tc Gays and Lesbians able. with their pumps on. Social / Outdoors / Pecreation and included them among the classes protected in a hate crimes statute, he said. re, 13 art a art 13 13 13 tr attaaattttana tt a 'a a a a a tt tt a' 13 rs a If the Legislature had intended to in- clude marriage among those rights, it would have said so, he argued. a "The Legislature has done nothing that a a we can find that affirmatively extends the a right to same-gender marriage in Ver- a mont," Sorrell said "The Legislature for a a 22 years has had the opportunity to LI1N CH PHUT] change that law. It has not done that." a a Gov. Howard Dean said he believed the Legislature should avoid the issue for the a a time being. "I would prefer this not be a a addressed in the Legislature until it's re- a a solved in the courts,' he said. "I think it's a a very personal matter. This is a very dif- a ficult issue and I think the courts are the a a place to resolve it." a a Murray and the other lawyers said no and a a 166ER change in the law was necessary. Denying Gays and Lesbians marriage licenses vio- a a lates not only state marriage statutes but a also Chapter 1, Articles 1 and 7, of the a a Vermont Constitution, the couples claim in their lawsuit. The first article states LINKS a people are born equally free and inde- a a pendent; the seventh says the government Entertainment Booths exists for the common benefit, and not for a any particular set of people. a "We are challenging the notion that a a a couple in love can't marry each other sim- a a ply because they made the mistake of fal- a ling in love with someone of the 'wrong' a Food Fun gender," said Mary Bonauto of Gay & a a Lesbian Advocates & Defenders, a New a England-wide Gay group. a Vermont statutes describe marriage as a a UNITED union between a "bride and groom," but a say nothing any more explicit about a a whether that couple has to be of opposite a genders. Sorrell said the plain dictionary a meaning of the phrase proved lawmakers a intended marriages to be between men and a a women. a a The lawsuit asks only for the legaliza- tion of civil marriages and does not ask a than ever a churches opposed to same-sex unions to a B ETTER recognize them or perform ceremonies. a a "It's not going to affect any religious or- a ganization at all," Murray said. a It would, however, offer them a wide a a range of civil benefits. "Married couples a a receive over 150 supports and protections a under Vermont law, which are not avail- 31, 1997 a a August able to Gay and Lesbian couples, no mat- Sunday, ter how long they have been together, no a a matter how committed their relationship proceeds support efforts to fight AIDS! is, and no matter how much they need a All those legal protections," Bonauto said. a /LAM\ /ILA\ a Among the benefits she listed were a a a tt 13 13 13 a a a 13 13 a s izt a a a a alOICIF• • • • IMOD• a a OMB July 31, 1997-August 13, 1997-WISCONSIN LIGHT-6 Survey Results Good and Bad for One •• Colorado LBGT Community Boulder, CO— More than a year after a on the survey along with coordinator Su- DIRECTORY OF statewide anti-Gay law was overturned by san Marine. the U.S. Supreme Court, at least one Gay "That puts us in the position of being and Lesbian community still cites ex- able to move beyond having to fight for PROFESSIONALS panded civil rights protection as a major day-to-day survival and being victims.' concern, according to a new survey. she said. "For all the supposed polittcal/civil Demographically, the respondents protections, I think Boulder is a lonely nearly matched the general population of place to be queer," wrote one survey re- Boulder County. They were, on average, BRENDA LEWISON 64 percent live in the city of O.( 1.0 spondent. Responses were anonymous. 38 years old, f-4 Timothy Kuehne ATTORNEY The survey represents the opinions of Boulder, 10 percent are people of color, and 42 percent have lived m the county Paintings, Prints Labor about 500 LBGT respondents m Boulder West County. It was conducted by the Open between three and five years. About 55 Sculpture, Antiques 135 Employment Wells Street Door Fund, a group that received a percent of respondents have more than a Purchased & Sold matching grant to conduct a needs as- Discrimination college education. Estate Sales Milwaukee, WI sessment survey of the Gay and Lesbian About 25 percent report their incomes to 53203 Tenant's Rights community and award grants. be $20,000 or less; another 24 percent re- Appraisal Services Other areas of concern for Boulder's port earning over $50,000 per year, com- Gay and Lesbian community include pared to 31 percent of overall county resi- (414) 265-1305 414-287-1171 family issues, which include both coming dents that earn that much. 61 out to families and creating same-sex The questionnaire asked if respondents families, services for Gay youths, com- use and have access to a range of health munication and media advocacy, estab- services, including general medical, den- 'TECH SUPPORT` lishing a sense of community and dis- tal, "Committed to Excellence" mental health, HIV treatment or test- a WINDOWS 95 fe crimination in the workplace. or selling Real Estate ing. Only a small minority of respondents If buying INTERNET S . UPGRADES About one-third of the respondents re- reported not having access to services, and is in your future, affordable computer ported having problems at work or school the primary barrier was affordability. then give me a call. Quick, because of being Gay or Lesbian. Those Respondents also showed considerable technical support. problems include feeling like they have to support for the creation of a central KELLY W. CAUFFMAN meet- N EA L BRENARD hide their sexual orientation from peers or, ing place or community center at which to Home: 414/351-0117 once they are out, being denied promo- gather or meet. Office- 4 I 4/482-9090 319-0081 tions or reasonable treatment because of Premier Homes Realty The survey was required as part of a www.execpc.com —nbrenard being Gay. $100,000 matching grant received by the " While my employer has a non- Open Door Fund of The Community REALTOR® • MLS • Equal Housing discrimination policy, the practice is much Foundation Serving Boulder County. The Call me for all your insurance needs different," wrote one respondent. grant, which The Community Foundation Another wrote: "There is not enough applied for and won in April 1996, re- / 11""ftft s room here (on the questionnaire) to de- quires a local match of $50,000. About DISCOVERY & RECOVERY scribe the year of torture with a homopho- AMERICAN FAMILY $30,000 has been raised so far through lo- CLINIC, INC. INSURANCE bic boss." cal efforts. AUTO NOME BUSINESS HEWN LEE In all, however, the Gay and Lesbian The money will be used to award grants MSW, CICSW community in Boulder reported fewer DAWN KRUEGER, DORI A. PANTHOFER based on the results of the needs assess- Individual, Couple & Group Psychotherapy problems, with discrimination, hate THE PANTHOFER AGENCY ment survey. The grants will go to organi- 8405 West Forest Home Ave • Suite 101 626 East Ogden Avenue crimes, isolation and poverty, than similar zations serving Greeenfield, WI 53228 the county's Gay and Les- Milwaukee, WI 53202-2604 communities nationwide. Phone (414) 427-4111, Ext. 33 bian community. Off (414) 277-7772 • Fax (414) 277-1088 "The good news is that we are in the The survey results, Russell said, "mean Fax: (414) 427-4342 enviable position of having a community we can ask, 'What can we as a community 'Strength is knowing when to ask for help." in which most forms of homophobia have create and take on and do that takes us in a been tamed, at least to some degree," said truly forward direction?' psychologist Glenda Russell, who worked AUTO-HOME-HEALTH I Right Wing Extremists Continue to Push BUSINESS INSURANCE David Matta Boycott of Disney Kathleen A. Neville MS, MSW Psychotherapist BWO Insurance Group, LLC Washington, DC-- A coalition of anti- the star of its ABC sitcom Ellen to be- Gay political groups on July 2Y stepped come the first lead character on network Lakeshore Clinic Office: (414) 768-8100 up their attack on the Walt Disney Com- television to honestly acknowledge being 3970 N. Oakland, Suite 502 pany because the family entertainment gi- Gay. Shorewood, Wisconsin 53211 Fax: (414) 768-8110 ant continues refusing their demands to In response to the Southern Baptist discriminate against Gay people. Convention's vote to boycott Disney, 414 . 332 . 3331 "These groups are promoting discrimi- HRC launched a drive encouraging mem- nation in the trappings of faith," said bers and supporters to purchase Disney David M. Smith, conununications director gift certificates and donate them to chil- No Health Insurance? Low Salary? Your HMO Offers and senior strategist for the Human Rights dren in hospitals across the country. With Too Little? Want Economical Counseling? Campaign. "Fortunately, both Disney and the help of a special $5,000 contribution, Call Psychologist CONIWP0EJT • most Americans understand that HRC kicked off the effort June 26 by faith, TED FRIEDMAN, Ph.D DESIGNED FOR family and fairness go together, and that it donating hundreds of Disney stuffed ani- THE TWO OF is wrong to punish a company simply mal toys to children in four Washington- Licensed Psychologist & Professional Counselor YOU IN AN for EASY ANp- treating people fairly." area hospitals. OFFICE HOURS AVAILABLE AT: RELAXE'D Spokespeople from the anti-Gay Con- "Our members wanted to do something 2266 N. Prospect Ave., Ste. 206, Milw., WI 53202 ENVIRONMENT. cerned Women for America and the Fam- positive to help families with children in (414) 272-2427 ily Research Council said that they and need, while at the same time showing our I` --22 -3l01 or 1 zi 00-7Cailt.uCc, 135 N. Greenleaf Ave., Ste. 315 representatives from other groups had support for Disney's fair-minded policies," Gurnee, IL 60031 (Six Flags Areal been scheduled to meet with an official said Smith, noting that HRC is continuing from Disney on July 2P. At a news con- to encourage such donations to hospitals ference after the meeting was supposed to throughout the nation. have occurred, they blasted the company, A recent Newsweek poll suggests that claiming that a Psychotherapy 6cot subordinate had been sent most Isthmus Alam6 Americans disagree with the South- to the meeting in place of the official that ern Baptist Convention's decision, with and Psychiatry had originally been HAIR STUDIO scheduled. fewer than one in five people saying that Comprehensive mental health services —responsive Concerned Women for America re- their families would go along with the to the concerns of women, gays and lesbians. leased a paper at the news conference in 7004 West National Avenue boycott. The telephone poll of 753 adults A. Leahy, MD which it attempted to draw a parallel be- Maureen Milwaukee was conducted June 19-20 by Princeton Tamar Zick, MA tween Disney and Hitler. Research Associates and has a margin of The stepped-up attack on Disney came Chris Hall, MSSW, CICSW (414) 774-8356 error of plus or minus 4 percent. Laurie A. Frost, PhD in the wake of last month's vote by the Smith also pointed to another recent poll Southern Baptist Convention to boycott showing that 70 percent of Christians be- 222 South Bedford Street, Madison, WI 53703 the company. On June 18 at its annual lieve Gay and Lesbian people should be (608) 256-6570 meeting in Dallas, the Southern Baptist protected from discrimination in the Convention called for a nationwide anti- workplace, compared to 23 percent who Gay boycott of Disney and all its subsidi- don't. Sixty percent of evangelicals share aries. this belief, while 34 percent do not. For a Portrait Among the factors contributing to that Those polling results come from a na- Photography decision were Disney's willingness to al- tional survey of 1,007 voters conducted team low Gay people to visit its theme parks, November 5-8, 1996, for the Human its policy of extending equal approach benefits to Rights Campaign by Greenberg Research Business • Personal the domestic partners of its Gay and Les- Inc. The poll's margin of error is plus or bian employees, and its decision to allow minus 3.1 percent. to all Passports your Old Photographs A REALTOR THAT KNOWS YOUR LIFESTYLE! C mental health Copied & Restored BREUSCHER A questions Theatrical Cheryl Fuchs L Pets E L turn to • Realtor PS. 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Be Serving as AIDS He went on to say that though there Milwaukee—The AIDS Resource Cen- ARCW is an organization that provides have, indeed, been many advances in drug ter of Wisconsin (ARCW) recently par- a comprehensive range of client services Walk Honorary therapies, and happily those with HIV ticipated in a landmark survey of 1,100 including HIV education; support services disease are living longer, the fight is far, nonprofit organizations (excluding such as housing, financial, legal, trans- Chair far from being over." churches and foundations) in Milwaukee, portation and benefits planning assistance; "ARCW and those agencies like it Waukesha, Ozaukee and Washington health services such as mental health Milwaukee—Judy Tenuta will not be around the country are being called upon counties. counseling, dental care, cooperative coming to Milwaukee in September to be to furnish services as never before. Our The survey revealed that area nonprofit therapies, STD diagnosis and treatment, the honorary Chair of the Wisconsin resources are strained to the max. The organizations contribute greatly to the support groups and the Early Intervention AIDS Walk, according to Doug Nelson, need, therefore, for support of all kinds quality of life in our community. Pro am. Executive Director of the AIDS Resource remains high and that will stay that way The survey, commissioned by the Mil- It gris also home to a food pantry, the Center of Wisconsin (ARCW). The co- for the indefinite future," Nelson empha- waukee-Area Nonprofit Awareness proj- Wisconsin AIDS Library. the Wisconcin medienne/singer was unable to attend be- sized. ect, stated that nonprofit organizations are AIDSline and the Wisconsin AIDS Re- cause of a scheduling conflict, Nelson ex- Marge Beil, ARCW Director of Special a stable force in the community with 66 search Consortium, which is Wisconsin's plained. Events echoed Nelson's words. percent of all organizations having been in only statewide HIV clinical drug trial pro- Nelson said that at this time, no other "Look at you!" she said, using a com- existence for 10 to 49 years and an addi- gram comprised of an impressive network single person is on the horizon. However, ment made by Bette Midler, last year's tional 17 percent with a history of more of physicians. he added that this does not mean that the AIDS Walk Honorary Chair. "You are all than 50 years. The Prevention Services Department AIDS Walk will not have numerous ce- here, all walking—and in a fight like Nearly 700,000 volunteers contributed educates in the work place, at schools and lebrities among its tens of thousands of AIDS, when too many have moved on to time to nonprofit organizations in one within the community targeting at-risk participants. something else, that commitment means a year with 1,400 volunteering for ARCW. populations. In 1996, ARCW reached "The AIDS Walk," he said, "tradition- lot." According to Public Awareness co- over 100,000 Wisconsin residents with ef- ally attracts many, many people, those AIDS Walk Wisconsin is Sunday, Sep- chairs, Paul Sturm and Laura Zahn, you fective prevention messages about HIV who are known and many thousands of tember 21. If you have not registered, you do not have to be "in need" to benefit and AIDS. others who are committed to the fight can do so by calling 1-800-348-WALK, from the work of nonprofit organizations. The Public Policy Advocacy Program is against AIDS. There will be those, hke or by signing up at your favorite bar to be "If you enjoy arts and recreation, partici- a leading advocate for people affected by the rest of us, of lesser renown, all kinds part of a Walk team in a bar competition. pate in education or religious activities, HIV and AIDS. Its success in working of people, young and old, women and work or live in a safe and clean environ- with local, state, and federal governments ment or enroll your children in a youth has received much recognition and has se- You are not alone. program, you are touched by the work of cured increased public funding on several a nonprofit organization," said Sturm. fronts for Wisconsinites living with HIV In fact, nonprofits in the area served and AIDS. more than 10 million people (duplicated ARCW's Executive Director and Direc- count) in 1995. The average nonprofit or- tor of Public Policy are active Board and ganization serves about 4,000 individuals Committee members of the National lying eyond Loss per year, ranging from 800 to two million AIDS Action Council. people annually, according to the survey. The Milwaukee-Area Nonprofit Aware- Area nonprofit organizations are far ness Project is dedicated to promoting the reaching, providing services on a neigh- value of the ARCW and other nonprofit borhood, citywide or multi-county basis. organizations through increased commu- * For people living with HIV who have lost loved ones to AIDS In addition, 12 percent of the nonprofit nity awareness and understanding of the organizations provide services on a na- nonprofit industry. In the coming months, *A study to explore and evaluate ways of coping with HIV-related loss and grief tional and even international level. intense efforts will be implemented Nearly 2,500 area nonprofit organiza- through a organized campaign to demon- * Participants will complete a number of assessments and will be paid up to $200 tions touch people's lives in a variety of strate this impact. ways such as providing food and living For more information about the Mil- study assistance to those in financial need, cre- waukee-Area Nonprofit Awareness Proj- *Complete confidentiality assured throughout the ating a greater awareness of the environ- ect, please call Susan Palabrica at (414) ment, providing health and nutrition edu- 344-3933, or for information on ARCW cation and providing family learning ex- call (414) 273-1991. For more information, please call 456.7731 periences. Gays Making Headway In Repealing State Center for AIDS Intervention Research (CAIR) IE1L Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine MEDICAL Sodomy Laws, But Many Still Stand coLLEGE 1201 North Prospect Avenue • Milwaukee, WI 53202 Washington, DC—What lovers do in Council added. "I would think that in- OF WISCONSIN 414-456-7731 • Fax 414-287-6103 private still can land them in jail, but in a stead of taking laws off the books, there steadily shrinking number of states. would be a public outcry to have them put Earlier this month, Montana's ban on back on in all 50 states." same-sex sex was thrown out by the state These days, hardly anyone is prosecuted Supreme Court as a violation of the state's for private, consensual acts of sodomy, constitutional right to privacy. Sodomy says William Eskridge Jr., a Georgetown laws in Kentucky and Tennessee also University law professor who is writing a were struck down by state courts in recent book on how laws affect Gay people. years. Instead, prosecutions tend to be for pub- Many other states have repealed laws lic solicitation of sodomy or for situations that banned oral and anal sex for Gay involving rape or coercion. people and heterosexuals as well. But sodomy laws are used indirectly in "We've made incredible headway," says other cases involving Gay people, such as Ruth Harlow of the Gay rights Lambda custody or employment disputes. A Gay Legal Defense and Education Fund. person might be judged a bad candidate to But about 20 states, operating under a have custody of a child because he or she Coming August 31 . . . green light from the Supreme Court, still is assumed to be breaking a state's sodomy have laws making sodomy a criminal of- law. fense. Consenting adults have no federal In Georgia, then-Attorney. General Mi- constitutional right to private same-sex chael Bowers withdrew a job offer to a conduct, the court said when it upheld lesbian in 1990 after learning she planned The Wisconsin Light's Georgia's sodomy law in 1986. to many another woman in a religious Arkansas, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri ceremony. and Oklahoma ban sex between same-sex The woman sued, but a federal appeals partners. Sodomy is banned for Gays and court ruled this spring that Bowers, who heterosexuals alike in Alabama, Arizona, successfully defended Georgia's sodomy Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Min- law before the Supreme Court, was enti- FINE ARTS nesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, tled to think the public would be confused Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah and if he hired someone in a same-sex mar- Virginia. riage. Penalties vary widely, with maximum The Georgia Supreme Court upheld that jail terms ranging from 30 days in Arizona state's sodomy law last year, saying it was to 20 years in Virginia and Rhode Island, a valid exercise of the state's authority to SEASON or even life in Idaho. promote moral welfare. Laws banning sodomy also are on the Courts that threw out sodomy laws in books in Texas, Massachusetts and Montana, Kentucky and Tennessee said Michigan, but they have been cast into they violated the right to privacy under doubt by court rulings. Sodomy laws m all their state constitutions. The Kentucky other states have been repealed or thrown ruling also said the law violated a state PREVIEW GUIDE out by courts. guarantee of equal protection under the That is quite a change since 1961, when law. all states had some type of ban on sod- Gay advocates hope an equal protection With all the information omy. argument may eventually be used to throw Sodomy, labeled a "sin" by those who out sodomy laws in the states that target you need to know about misinterpret the Bible and considered by only same-sex conduct. some to be a "crime against nature," was Last year, the Supreme Court cited equal Wisconsin's premierefine arts groups outlawed for centuries in England. States protection grounds when it invalidated a in this country followed Britain's example, Colorado constitutional amendment that banning such sex acts in 19th century forbade laws protecting Gay people from and venues. criminal codes. discrimination. A service to our readers. There is vocal support for anti-sodomy The Kansas law now is being challenged laws today. on equal protection grounds in a case be- The Rev. Lou Sheldon of the Traditional ing handled by the American Civil Liber- Presented by Values Coalition, a religious extremist or- ties Union's Lesbian and Gay Rights Proj- ganization, said, "The sodomy law tells ect. us that heterosexuality is a preferred status "It's a tremendous priority of ours," The Wisconsin Light in society." It was fairly obvious that Harlow said. "Sodomy laws cast a dark Sheldon either didn't know what sodomy cloud over gay people getting equal rights. Wisconsin's nationally respected Gay publication was, or thought heterosexuals couldn't or We will keep malcmg them a priority until To advertise call 414/372-2773 didn't do it. all of them are gone.' Robert Knight of the Family Research

A LIGHT- 8 July 31, 1997—August 13, 1997—WISCONSIN fles, a silent auction and more. "We cer- provider of research dollars dedicated tainly hope that everyone will take some solely to fighting Breast Cancer. Milwaukee Woman Rides to Raise Money, time out on August 10 to sim-Nrt our ef- Waltke says that her late partner Andrea forts and that includes men. This will be used to say 'One of the worst things about Awareness of Breast Cancer a good time for everyone." having Breast Cancer is that we'll have to The theme of BreastFest is "I wondered watch it happen over and over again to By Bill Meunier Cancer she also sees some differences. why someone wasn't doing something. people we love." Leslie Waltke and the Milwaukee- A Milwaukee area woman "We've learned a lot from AIDS activists" Then I realized that I am someone." folks at Fannies and LAMM who are or- who lost her partner to Breast Cancer will she says. "One of the things we've learned BreastFest and the "Pedal For the Cure" ganizing BreastFest '97 are working hard be joining over 25 others on a coast to is that you only get attention when you will benefit the Susan G Komen founda- to break that cycle. coast bike ride to raise money and aware- stand up and scream. The breast cancer tion. The foundation is America's largest ness to fight against Breast Cancer. Leslie movement learned this from AIDS activ- Waltke, is the only Wisconsin woman to ists. Now they are banging on the Presi- N.O.W. Passes Translnclusion Resolution At make the trip. dent's door and raising a ruckus. That's Its National Conference Memphis, TN—After three years of debate, seven amendments, and scores of ongoing debate and a final four days of small compromises and dialogs, it was a intense dialog, the National Organization truly emotional moment when nearly for Women (NOW) passed a transgender every hand in the Convention went up in inclusion resolution at its National Con- support. Women who had worked on this ference here on July 28, 1997. for years were crying and hugging in the The measure's success owed a great aisles." deal to the personal support of NOW The resolution had been originally in- President Patricia Ireland—who had ar- troduced and unanimously passed at ranged for GenderPAC's Executive Di- NOW-NJ's State Conference in 1994. rector, Riki Anne Wilchins, to address The next year, a dozen activists from the NOW's National Board the preceding Transexual Menace showed up at the Thursday—as well as to intensive consen- NOW's 1995 National Conference in sus-building effort by NOW Lesbian Columbus, OH and gathered hundreds of Rights Coordinator, Kimberlee Ward, and Si • tures on petitions. NOW-NJ State President, Bear Atwood. e resolution was introduced from the "This was a landmark resolution whose Conference floor, only to be tabled to the time has clearly come... It's not just the National Board, where it languished in resolution, but the acknowledgment that spite of apparently overwhelming support. the transgender community is today's The breakthrough came when NOW NJ's cutting edge. Transgender people are now Bear Atwood was able to arrange an in- doing the pioneering work m exposing ar- vitation for representatives from Gender- tificial constructs of gender and breaking PAC and allied groups to address NOW's down the stereotypes and barriers which state presidents at their annual State Co- divide us all," declared NOW Action ordinators Conference in San Francisco Vice-President and long-time activist last January. Rosemary Dempsey. As a result, a number of State Presidents GenderPAC's Terri McCorcal, who had came out in support of the measure. In helped steer the resolution over three addition, Ms. Ireland herself was present years, agreed. at the presentation, and an invitation to historic a "In its own way, this was as address the full National Board came moment as NOW's affirmation of lesbian shortly thereafter. inclusion over 25 years ago. After all the

A warm snuggle Andrea Reimer (Upper) and Leslie J. Waltke This picture was taken three weeks before Andrea died from Breast Cancer. The ride will begin on November l e in the only way you get noticed." San Diego California and continue to Like HIV, changes in behavior can not CONGRATULATIONS! Jackson Florida. It is expected to end on prevent the onset of Breast Cancer. Only Thanksgiving Day, November 27. 5 to 10% of all diagnosed cases are ge- The riders are expected to cover about netic. There is no known cause, cure or 100 miles a prevention. Every year over 180,000 day in the 28 day trip. Waltke, I a physical therapist and avid cyclist sees women are diagnosed with the disease. this first of its kind all female ride as an Mortality rates are higher among Lesbi- opportunity to raise more than money, she ans, women with low incomes and women sees it a chance to raise awareness as well. of color. Breast cancer takes 46,000 lives "Breast cancer reality is not real well on an annual basis. known. Women having been dying si- Waltke has personal experience with the lently for years," she says. Along the way devastating effects of Breast Cancer. Her The Pedal For the Cure" riders will stop partner, of three years, Andrea Reimer for events that will seek to died of the disease m February of 1995. educate the AFFILIATED public and make them more aware of this "When we met, Andrea was a Breast MORTGAGE disease that kills (me woman every 11 Cancer survivor. Then she was diagnosed N FINANCIAL CORPORATION minutes, every day of every year. as having metastatic breast cancer. An- Leslie points out that Lesbians are at drea was diagnosed at age 22 died at age higher risk for Breast Cancer than other 25.," said Waltke. We congratulate you on your recent move up to women are. "Lesbians are at a higher risk In order to better protect themselves, for Breast Cancer because they tend not to Waltke suggests that women engage in Shorewest Realty in Shorewood (formally known go to the doctor as often and because they "continual, regular self-breast exams. Any don't have children as often. Not having woman finding a lump in her breast as Wauwatosa Realty). Your tradition of excellence children before age 30 is one of the few should see a doctor as soon as possible." in service to your clients will continue to set new known risk factors." She also says that raising money can Despite this, there are concerns that help. "Money buys us several things. It standards in the real estate industry. Lesbians either aren't aware of or are ig- buys us education and it buys us research. noring the danger. "It's very frustrating" If we can't prevent it for ourselves, maybe says Waltke. "It's easier to fight some- the next generation will be able to. " thing that can't hint you. It's scary to look Fannies, one of Milwaukee's most at Breast Cancer because the numbers are popular women's bars, the Lesbian Alli- scary and there is nothing you can do to ance of Metro Milwaukee (LAMM) and prevent this." Waltke are joining forces to help raise re- She adds "It's really frustrating to walk search and education dollars to fight this into a women's bar and see 50 red ribbons killer with a festival, BreastFest 97, on for AIDS and no pink ribbons for Brew August 10. The fest will be held at Fan- cancer." nies 200 E. Washington. While Waltke sees some parallels be- BreastFest will include bands, live en- JsjJR B S tween the AIDS epidemic and Breast tertainment, food and drink, games, raf- BreastFest, A Great Time for a Good Cause, • It means "out of many, one" and • appears on the Great Seal of the August 10 at Fannies 0"" • United States. It also sums up the 1 attitude that the team at Affiliated Milwaukee— A great time is in store for items including works of art, a Harley those attending "BreastFest '97, at Fannies Davidson Vest, memberships in health Mortgage brings to the home lending on Sunday August lot". BreastFest is an clubs and more. business. An attitude that says that the strength of any important fund raiser to help fight against Breast Cancer kills more than 180,000 community is in its diversity. In our second decade, our mission is Breast Cancer. people every year. Lesbians are said to be to continue to provide the best advice and unmatched This very special event is a Wisconsin at higher risk for Breast cancer than their Light Spotlight Event. It will be held heterosexual counterparts are. There is no customer service to all who choose to be our clients. from 2 PM to 9 PM. Fannies is located at known cause or cure. 200 E. Washington. All proceeds will be Sharon, owner of Fannies, one of the Call us, and see the difference turned over to the Susan Komen Founa- event's sponsors, wants everyone to come that respect, discretion, and over tion. The Komen foundation is the largest and share in the fun and support this im- provider of funds dedicated exclusively to portant cause. 1billion dollars in closed home loans Breast Cancer Research. "Everyone should be aware of the dan- can make to your home purchase, Despite its serious purpose BreastFest ger that Breast Cancer poses to our com- will be a fun event. There will be plenty munity. This is a chance to support a very construction, or refinance. of live entertainment including Lu Shanti, good cause and have a great time doing the Shoreline Dance Troupe, and the al- (414)453-6700 ternative group FWEEP. The Wisconsin Light's Dusty Sass is AFFILIATED There will also be lots of great food, one of those planning on being there. He 1233 North Mayfair Road Suite 202 MORTGAGE games, a big raffle and a silent auction. says, "Look, Lesbians have been sup- & FINANCIAL CORPORATION The raffle has dozens of prizes ranging porting Gay men in their fight against Wauwatosa, WI 53226 from Dinners for two, to sports equip AIDS for years. We can certainly stop in ment, movie passes and rounds of golf. buy a beer or two and offer some support The Silent Auction will have many fine back." July 31, 1997—August 13, 1997—WISCONSIN LIGHT-9

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4 .3 "firterigi Two School Districts Face Suits Charging White House Amends Its Reaction to "Don't Anti-Gay Harassment Ask, Don't Tell" Ruling Seattle, WA-When Mark Iversen dis- Washington, DC—Trying to smooth serve as long as they refrain from homo- Talbot said. sexual acts and don't reveal their orienta- cusses his junior high and high school In May, Connecticut became the sixth over a wrinkle in its relations with the Gay years, his memories aren't fond ones. community, the White House on Monday tion. state to enact some prohibitions against When Nickerson issued his Instead, he recalls hearing anti-Gay sexual-orientation discrimination m clarified its statement on a federal judge's ruling, epithets daily. He remembers the class- schools, ruling on the "don't ask, don't tell, don't McCurry said "we continue to believe the Buckel said, joining Minnesota, policy is a good one" and was being im- mate who slammed into his chest a hand- Wisconsin, Vermont, Massachusetts and pursue" policy for homosexuals in the written note that read, "You're dead." Pennsylvania. military. plemented satisfactorily. The teacher who told him, "I already Presidential spokesman Mike McCurry McCuny said he had neglected to men- Attorneys are also using the Nabozny tion have 20 girls in my class. I don't need an- case, which focused on equal protection said that, after hearing "legitimate con- that Defense Secretary William other." under cerns" raised by Gay activists, his reaction Cohen "has expressed some concern the U.S. Constitution, to pursue about the And the student who called him names other legal strategies, Buckel said. An MI- to the ruling should have included that a implementation of the law" and and used a broomstick to push him into nois attorney cited the Nabozny case but review under way at the Pentagon ana- had ordered a review group to study it. the lockers, while two teachers watched. _, lyzing how the law is being implemented. "The bottom line is, the law is still the used tort law to win a settlement for a Gay law," In a lawsuit filed Wednesday, July 23'9 student who had been harassed. "In retrospect, I would have pointed McCurry said. "We must continue in U.S. District Court, Iversen alleges that out if I had looked into the issue the work of effectively administering the Title IX, the federal law prohibiting sex law and making those and other incidents happened over a discrimination is schools, is also becom- more," McCurry told reporters. "I had a sure we do so with the period of six years. ing more typically McCurry off-the-cuff reaction." kind of sensitivity that Secretary Cohen protective of Gay and lesbian has said should apply." He also contends administrators and students, Buckel said. In March, the U.S. Earlier this month in New York, U.S. teachers in his suburban school district did Education Department issued examples of District Judge Eugene Nickerson ruled "The good news here is that Mike nothing to prevent them and that, in some anti-Gay harassment that would be pro- that the policy violates free-speech rights McCurry, in thinking a little bit longer cases at least, they encouraged other stu- hibited under the law. of Gay service members and subjects about his comments, recognized that ... dents to harass him. "Nabozny made everybody sit up and them to separate, discriminatory regula- there are some problems with enforcement The American Civil Liberties Union of take notice," Buckel said. "Title IX makes tions. of this policy," said Winnie Stachelberg, Washington filed the lawsuit on Iversen's them stand up and salute." Gay activists told the White House that legislative director of the Human Rights behalf. The suit names the Kent School In Pacifica more Gay and Lesbian service members Campaign, the country's largest Gay po- District, two top administrators and three A 12-year-old Pacifica, California boy have been discharged since the policy was litical organization. school principals. says his classmates have been calling him adopted by the Clinton administration in Iversen, 18, said the harassment culmi- "faggot," ' ' girl" and "Gay-Gay" since 1993. nated in October 1996, when he was kindergarten. Last year, 850 Gays were discharged beaten by eight students in a classroom But last year, the taunting got worse, from all branches of the armed forces ex- *** 1/2 across from the school's security office and he developed migraines, lost 30 cept the Coast Guard, according to Penta- while 30 others watched. pounds, and considered suicide. After gon data compiled by the Service Mem- Dennis Getto District officials declined comment. getting little help from school officials, he bers Legal Defense Network, an inde- Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel "I want youths to know it's time to take and his mother have decided to sue the pendent legal advocacy group. In 1994, a stand," Iversen said at an ACLU news district for not protecting him from sexual there were 597 discharges. conference. "Schools need to change. I harassment. The Justice Department is appealing don't want other students to go through They served notice of intent to sue the Nickerson's decision, and the issue is ex- CHECK what I went through. It has to stop." Laguna Salads Union School District, pected to ultimately be decided by the Su- Alice Iversen, Mark's mother, said she Ortega Middle School and a handful of preme Court. There are several eases na- our' s-poke school repeatedly with administra- administrators and counselors they say tionwide challenging the 1993 policy, OUR NEW MENU ITEMS tors and sent them written accounts of the failed to protect him from sexual harass- adopted by the administration as a com- incidents. ment. promise. INCLUDING "He was told that if he is Gay, he " I want them really to know how much The policy bars commanders from ask- MEXICAN STYLE should expect to be treated this way,' said we suffered, how really terrible it was," he mg service members what their sexual James Talbot, Iversen's attorney. orientations are. It allows Gay troops to FRESH The district has a policy that is meant to said. "It's not just some kid being called protect all students from harassment, Tal- names on the playground." IL,CI R_ The district has amended its sexual har- Community Activist bot said. The lawsuit seeks unspecified AND NEW monetary damages, stricter enforcement assment policy to say no student should be Announced of the anti-harassment policy, and stronger subject to any kind of sexual harassment, Awards VEGETARIAN protections in the policy for targeted stu- "including harassment because of sexual dents. orientation." The most serious penalties by Progressive DISHES include expulsion. Iversen said the incidents started when t he was in junior high school. He switched But months of working with adminis- Milwaukee high schools four times before graduating trators at Ortega Middle School appar- OUTDOOR SEATING this year from Kentwood High School. ently have not stopped the slurs, so the Milwaukee—Progressive Milwaukee At the news conference, the statewide mother decided to sue. has announced its annual Community Ac- Safe Schools Coalition issued its third an- "We went through all the channels and tivist Awards. The Awards are given to COCKTAILS nual report on harassment and violence. hit brick walls," the woman said. " For my honor the best in community activism. The organization has documented 77 anti- son, it's more hate harassment, sexual har- The Living Wage Award goes to: Mil- Gay incidents in 25 school districts since assment, homophobic harassment. I came waukee County Supervisors Beth Coggs- DAILY LUNCH 1994, said Tom Page, co-chairman of the to Ortega to say, 'Please help me, please Jones, Penny Podel, Roger Qimindel and SPECIALS coalition's research committee. help my son.' The policy needs to be clari- James White. Each played a critical role fied." in the passage of the Living Wage resolu- "Over time, it escalates from name- The boy has since left Ortega for an al- tion in the County Board./ DINNER calling to physical attacks and beyond," ternative school in Pacifica, where the Paulette Copeland is the newly elected Page said. prince and teachers keep close tabs on President of the Milwaukee Teacher Edu- Nabozny Case Sets Precedent him. He has gained back all the weight he cation Association. She is being recog- After the first federal trial of a school lost and his migraines and asthma have nized for her commitment to improving district accused of failing to protect a Gay vanished. the quality of public education for Mil- student from harassment, a Wisconsin waukee's children. man accepted a $900,000 settlement last The Milwaukee LGBT Community year. Jurors found three Ashland, Wiscon- Center Organizing Effort is being recog- sin, school district administrators guilty of nized for bringing together the members violating Jamie Nabozny's rights by fail- (Religious Faiths) of the LGBT community in an organizing ing to protect him from years of Gay- vision that embraces self-empowerment, bashing. economic development and activism. "The Nabozny case sent a ringing mes- ai4ok The Service Employee International sage to school districts throughout the .0NTT Union, Local 150, Dignity Campaign is FINE MEXICAN country that henceforward, harassment of It; Church. ad 1 138 .25A being recognized. While Wisconsin Lesbian and Gay teens in schools would Works (W-2) continues to plunge women CUISINE be taken CELEBRATES —I i" Mi—j" seriously," said David Buckel, community which nut way further into hopelessness, Local 150 at- 7 DAYS A WEEK who helped prosecute the case for the poverty through its campaign to or- La tacks 734 South 5th Street Lambda Legal Defense and Education uwicoone3 ohnenily ganize health care industry workers. vERS alincle$ pt.a3e join us /or Fund. He spoke to the AP on the phone The Honorary Tommy Thompson En- 645-9888 from his New York office. worJap -S'atalays Award goes to Mark emy of the People Corner of 5th & National, across "Because our facts are so similar, we Benin g. for his Right Wing, wrong- are basically mirroring the Nabozny case," 414/645-8786 10,30am. MI from the Milwaukee Ballet r headed, loud mouth musings. July 31 , 1997—August 13, 1997—WISCONSIN LIGHT-11 Politically Speaking It's Time for Gay Christians to Give Up on the Churches and Walk Out—for Good The Battle Is Joined Will We Join In? Commentary by Terry Sanderson And there is no escape for those "spiri- Commentary by Bill Meunier counted on dining primary campaigns. Why do they continue to do it? Why do tual" Gays who are seeking an alternative It may be over a year away but the cam- They are the envelope staffers, the phone members of the Lesbian and Gay Chris- to Christianity. Islam wants us dead, and paign to replace Second District Con- callers, the folks who ring door bells and tian Movement keep banging their heads even the non-religious religion of Bud- gressman Scott Klug is already getting drive out the vote. They identify likely against the church door that will be for- dhism is making hostile noises. Recently, into hill gear. voters and work hard to get their candi- ever locked against them? It's not only the Dalai Lama opined that, from the Of special interest to Gays and Lesbians date's message across. undignified and demeaning for them, it's humiliating for the rest of us, too—even Buddhist point of view, "men-to-men and is the candidacy of openly Lesbian State Those skills are especially important in women-to-women is generally considered Representative Tammy Baldwin. Of spe- primaries because the turnout is generally for those Gay people who are indifferent sexual to religions of any hue. misconduct." That comment even cial interest to Tammy are the candidacies much lower than it is in the general elec- caused the ever-trendy Boy George of openly tion. The overwhelming impression I get to cast Straight former Dane County doubt on his chosen path. It seems that Executive, Rick Phelps and openly Tammy also should be able to count on from the publicity that surrounds the de- bate in the Episcopal and other churches Gays who give expression to their sexual Straight State Senator Joe Weinecke. solid support from Wisconsin's Gay and impulses are no more welcome in Nirvana Baldwin who has been in the State As- Lesbian community. She has served that about homosexuality is that all Gay peo- than ple are "hurt" at being rejected by the they are in Heaven. sembly since 1992, has several things community well m the Legislature with I find the liberal Christian stance on going for her. She could well become the her work on advancing civil rights for church. There is the feeling, I think, that we are all wringing our hands and praying homosexuality equally annoying. The pa- first Lesbian to make it to Congress and everyone. tronizing way that they argue for our "ac- the first woman elected to Congress from Fiuthemiore if elected, Tammy would furiously about why we are misunder- ceptance" stood by our fellow Christians. It seems— and "inclusion" sends my blood Wisconsin. be America's first ever Lesbian congress- pressure soaring. Who wants to be "ac- Of prime importance to Baldwin is the person. And she would be first Congress- if you believe all you read—that Gay cepted" people in America and elsewhere are by or included in anything that fact that she is the only woman in the person elected as an open Gay or Lesbian. involves the unpleasant, authoritarians race. Women are doing well politically in Of course that last advantage will only crying themselves to sleep every night who constitute over the willful "misinterpretation' of the the Christian churches, es- Madison right now. help if Gays and Lesbians in her district pecially their far Right Wing? Last April Madison area voters elected (and elsewhere around the State) pitch in condemnatory passages in the Bible. How Gay Christians insist that when the bib- do Gay Christians put up with such two women to major offices. Kathleen and help. stuff? The Southern Baptists, America's Falk the new Dane County Executive won Congressional races are expensive and lical god says we are abominations, he largest doesn't really mean it. When the biblical body of Protestants, have called a handily in her race. Madison Mayor Su- this one will be no exception. Tammy boycott of Disney and continue to push it. san Baumann won in a closer race. needs her supporters to open their wallets writers write that we should be stoned to The reason death, they are actually referring to temple is that Disney is "too pro- Their victories show that the glass ceil- and give until it hurts. And she needs Gay." This seems to mean that Disney has ing has been broken. A woman can win a volunteers just as badly. prostitutes in ancient times, not good, kind taken monogamous Christians like us. its commitment to equal opportunity major race in Central Wisconsin. Tammy's being an open Lesbian can for its employees seriously. Because it Tammy also has shown herself to be on Gay Christians, and their liberal sup- won't also hurt her. Madison area newspapers porters, will tell you that the verb "to persecute its Gay employees, and the right side of issues that grass roots ac- continually refer to her as "a Lesbian can- because it welcomes Gay people to its tivists care about. Her work on behalf of know" was mistranslated and conse- theme parks, didate." Funny how they don't talk about quently the Sodom and Gomorra myth is the Baptists are going to the environment, Senior Citizens, unions, the other candidates' sexual orientation. punish it. fighting for a living wage, child care and not really about homosexuality at all, but "We You can expect that from now until hospitality. believe homosexuality is a per- other issues has won her friends and ad- primary about lack of verted. twisting of God's day, Madison's Democrats will be It is quite pathetic to see the apologists plan," said Tom mirers from a broad swath of people from reminded of the fact that Tammy Baldwin Eliff, the president of the Southern Baptist a wide variety of organizations. in action. There is no doubt that the Bible Convention. He is, in fact, a Lesbian. does condemn homosexuality, repeatedly will not rest, he says, un- These are the people who can be This becomes important if those Demo- til Disney renounces its commitment to and in violent and intemperate terms. The the Gay dollar crats worry about whether or not a Les- Fundamentalists who are leading the bat- and embraces "family val- Twelfth Annual AA bian can beat the Republican candidate in ues" as defined by himself and other tle charge against church acceptance of similar the fall. homosexuality, have got the inteipietation Christians of stripe. The District is heavily Democratic. For my own dignity, I would encourage Roundup to be Held absolutely right. And they are correct to Gay men and Furthermore, its residents are said to be say that if they make an exception for Lesbians who find religion's very disenchanted with the Republican age-old hatred of them too much to bear, at War Memorial homosexuality, they're going to have to to abandon the controlled Congress. You won't find tolerate an awful lot of other "sins" too. whole shebang. Leave the Milwaukee---Commi ent announces many (if any Democrats) who want to see churches and chapels and temples to their There's no doubt about it—the biblical own devices Commitment '97, the 12 annual Gay and Newt Gingrich serve another term as god is a homophobe. and, for the sake of all Gay roundup to be held at the Speaker of the House. people, look to a more sensible and hu- Lesbian AA That's if God exists at all, which in- mane way to Milwaukee County War Memorial, Sep- It's unfair to depict Tammy as "a Les- creasing numbers of Gay people doubt order your lives. tember 5,6 and 7. Commitment is an an- bian candidate." Baldwin may be a Les- when they compare their own personal nual event organized and held for Gay and bian, but she has not subverted the inter- experience of life with the biblical version Lesbian recovering individuals. It begins ests of her constituents to some so called of it. The hostility to organized religion Friday evening and concludes on Sunday "Gay agenda." that is very apparent in the Gay commu- morning with a spiritual breakfast. No. she has fought for economic and so- nity inevitably trails atheism in its path. Commitment encompasses many 12 step cial justice for everyone. programs including AA, AlAnon, OA, Baldwin's main opponent is likely to be SCA, and others. Participants can expect Richard Phelps, the former Dane County to find workshops on a wide variety of re- Executive. Phelps was very, popular and covery topics which are presented by peo- had high approval ratings while in office. ple from our own recovery community. Furthermore, he has an established fund BREAKFAST If you enjoy volunteering, there are op- raising network and a wife who could BED & portunities for workshop participation and help him cut into Baldwin's support among women's groups. COCO activities. COM 1111)ILIZECIPCIPIlr other volunteer COM The theme for the workshops will be Also in the race is State Senator Joe Step 12: "Having had a spiritual awaken- Weinecke. Some people think that Wein- ing as the result of these steps, we tried to cke and Phelps will cancel each other out. carry this message to other addicts, and to I don't happen to be one of those people. practice these principles in all our affairs" First off, Weinecke's Senate District isn't 104eg in celebration of Commitment's 12' an- totally within the Congressional District. That means he can't count on his Senate A„Plt Gum noun nual event. District to provide him with a solid base Highlights of voters. NOW OPEN! Kick off the weekend Friday evening Second, Weinecke doesn't have the with an early bird session, open speaker name recognition or popularity of Phelps. ire* Come visit our 1920s farmhouse, meting, and a fabulous play. 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W Bill at The Wisconsin Light La Cage—Aug. 6, 10:00-1:00 a.m. The question before the house is how 1100 Club—Aug. 9, 9:00-12:00 p.m. many of us will join it? (414) 372-2773 —August 13,1997-WISCONSIN L1GHT-12 The United's Annual Awards Dinner Off erea July 31. 1997 a Glittering Rainbow of Love By Brian Harder manage their own community center. He Wisconsin Light Madison Bureau also is responsible for the wildly popular Madison—The Fifth Annual United New Years Eve Out "Pink Party" which Community Awards took place at the draws people from many states and is an Sheraton Hotel in Madison to kick off a event not centered in a bar. weekend long celebration of Gay pride. The Woman of the Year award went to The United Awards seek to honor Martha. Popp who has worked to promote community members who have conveyed a safe environment for GLBT student a message of community involvement and and staff in Madison area schools for the individual and group perseverance to last twelve years. Madison area Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Martha educates school administrators Transgendered people and our friends, and teachers about GLBT issues and is an families and allies. "out" role model for her students at Any community member can nominate Middleton High School. Martha was someone for the awards. They are then stranded in Chicago because of bad chosen by an ad-hoc committee of non- weather conditions but her co-worker United community members. Vicky Schaeffer accepted the award and The award for Ally of the Year went to spoke on her behalf. Sol Kelly-Jones. Sol is best remembered A special award was given to Jamie as the ten year old girl who spoke before Nabozny who accepted via a videotaped the Committee on Children and Families interview. The United recognized him at the AB104 hearings in Wausau this for his courageous court battle to ensure past year. She spoke then about her love protections for all children in school. of her two moms and her hope that the The singing group Perfect Harmony members of the committee would work to provided some great entertainment. After uphold the principles of the Constitution each award winner was announced but against hatred and fear. before they spoke, the group would sing a Her words there in Wausau touched little tribute to them based on the melody many and inspired countless more to of popular songs but with made up words, write to newspaper & television editors like the salute to Paul Hughet which was and legislators. "...In ten or twenty years, entitled "He's a Grand Old Fag". when our community looks back on those After the dinner but before the awards, dark hours of the hearings in Wausau, we Kathleen Falk, Dane County Executive, will also remember the shining light of spoke briefly about her campaign for Sol's work and words." were some of the Dane County Executive and how she words used by the Lesbian Parents realized that the GLBT community has a Network to nominate Sol. lot of leaders in government and how we Her acceptance speech was one of the should be proud and thankful for their evening's highlights. Some of her quotes accomplishments. from a completely memorized and/or She was followed by State Rep. Tammy impromptu speech follow. "I love this Baldwin who gave a brief synopsis of the community and there is no award I could year in review. From the Defense of feel prouder about getting...each time we Marriage act to progress in the stand together for love and truth, we win educational field, from Jamie Nabozney's no matter what...Isn't it sad that Loraine landmark case to the strides being made Sorratti and all the supporters of AB104 in Hawaii, from the realization that the will miss the colorful rainbow of beauty unofficial community center of Madison, in this room...Trust in what you have to the Hotel Washington, would not be say, no matter how scared you might be. rebuilt to the loss of AB 104, from "You never know what kind of recommended policy changes at the difference it might make...I didn't know University of Wisconsin in favor of how people would react when I did a GLBT rights to national recognition of survey about Gay and Lesbian issues for Madison as a Gay friendly city. fourth and fifth graders (laughter) but my Tammy is excited about the change, survey eventually ended up with the progress, eye opening and understanding Superintendent of Wisconsin Schools... which we are certain to see in our lifetime "You and I know that we all have great and are already seeing in the Gay families filled with love. I promise you community. She feels we are already a that I will keep working for ju.stice." part of the defining civil rights movement Needless to say, she received a standing of our generation. ovation. Tina Fleishman, the Master of The Organization of the Year went to Ceremonies, provided some very colorful Frontiers. Frontiers is a Madison-based commentary and kept the awards flowing Gay men's social club providing very nicely. recreational, cultural and educational Especially funny was her story about activities for its members. Each month how Tammy Baldwin spoke to Tina's they offer a number of programs for their Mother's church one morning at 8:00 the members including evenings with guest day after Halloween and how that day, speakers, dining out, tours of historic Tina's mother had an awakening to the places, biking and canoeing. fact that Lesbians do exist in positive The United Volunteer of the Year went ways and that Tammy's speech had a to Marjorie Ward who began direct influence on her mother's volunteering at the United in 1995 after acceptance of her. two friends committed suicide. She felt This years awards dinner was well she needed to reach out to others who felt attended by 261 people. Executive desperate and alone and she became a director De Ette Tomlinson said that she phone line volunteer and peer counselor. was very pleased with the amount of She volunteers three hours a week, which people who turned out to support the helps emphasize the fact that you don't work of the award recipients, especially have to give up much time at all to make with all the other options available to a difference. them, including the Grand Opening of The Man of the Year award went to the Monona Terrace Convention Center. Paul Hughet. Paul's contributions to the She also hopes to continue to make the GLBT community centers around his event grow by getting more information organizing skills and efforts to help out to the GLBT community about the Madison's GLBT members acquire and awards next year. Thousands March and Rally For Pride in Madison's GALVAnize Celebration Madison - Thousands of Gays and Les- down West Washington Avenue instead. bians rallied and marched through the It was led by the Dykes on Bikes and in- streets of Wisconsin's Capital City in the cluded floats from Scandals, Manoeuvres, annual GALVAnize Pride Celebration on We Are Family and Geraldines as well as Sunday July 20. several decorated cars and trucks includ- Waving Rainbow Flags, holding hands ing .a restored classic pick up truck that and decked out in their best pride wear a carried The Wisconsin Light's advice crowd of about 1,000 cheered speakers at columnist Dear Ruthie and friends, in- a pre-parade rally. The biggest reaction cluding a delightful young man with a from the crowd came when openly Les- shy, evanescent personality, named Billy. bian State Representative Tammy Bald- Ruthie, dressed to the nines, said she win was introduced by emcee Mark Pocan was overwhelmed by the generous and as "The next Congressperson from Wis- happy reception that she received in consin's Second District." Madison. Many wanted to meet her, in- In a moving address, Baldwin spoke cluding Tammy Baldwin who shook about a card she received shortly after AB hands with Ruthie on the Capitol steps. 4.O 104 , Wisconsin's Anti-Gay marriage bill The parade also included about 2,000 was overwhelmingly passed by the State marchers. Hundreds of onlookers cheered Assembly. The card said "It takes Sun- as the various units marched by. Included shine and Rain to make a rainbow." among the crowd was Greg Scheel who A Gala Evening The United's annual Awards dinner in Madison was a huge success, and everyone had a She went on to talk about the sunshine stood in front of the site of the former great time as shown by these photos. At the top is openly Lesbian State Representative Tammy Baldwin and the rain she has seen fall on Wiscon- Hotel Washington cheering for the vari- with a friend, next are Sol KellyJones (middle) and her two Lesbian Moms. Sol won the "Ally" of the Year" sin's and America's Gays and Lesbians in ous marching and motorized units. Award. Next are three handsome men enjoying the festivities. Second from the bottom are openly Gay the last year. A Pride Festival was held at the end of Madison Alderman Mike Verveer and former State Representative David Clarenbach. The bottom are the The parade started almost immediately the parade route, Brittingham park. The members of Perfect Harmony. Madison's new Gay chorus performed at the dinner. Our congrats and thanks after the rally. This year the parade route festival included food and drink and en- to everyone who made this night such a big success. did not include State street, proceeding tertainment. July 31, 1997—August 13, 1997—WISCONSIN LIGHT-13 a national network of Lesbians and (jay not have been possible without the assis- Delegates from Thirty-Two States Gather to men in order to support each other, share tance of NGLTF. NGLTF has provided resources, and fight our common enemy the resources needed to pull together the Launch New LBGT Federation of homophobia." Federation. The Task Force continues to The Federation will consist of 13 Ex- illustrate a real understanding that our Washington, DC--An important chapter outside Knoxville, Tennessee. For over ecutive Committee members, selected movement must be a local, state and na- in the movement for Lesbian, Gay, Bisex- fifty years, the Highlander Center has from each region of the country, who will tional movement if we are to succeed," ual, Transgender (LGBT) equality wads been a training center for labor, civil set forth the mission of the Federation. added Hardy-Garcia." marked on the weekend of July 18-20 rights and other social justice movements. The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force The Federation is planning its next by activists from statewide political There, activists focused on adopting the will serve as coordinator of the Federation meeting for November's NGLTF Creating groups from 32 states. At the meeting, ac- organizational structure for the Federation for the next three years. NGLTF will co- Change conference in San Diego, Califor- tivists officially launched the Federation and debating strategies on legislative is- ordinate and support the Federation's nia. In addition to the meeting, there will of Statewide Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and sues. work through the dedication of staff and be a series or workshops geared towards Transgender Political Organizations. These issues included sodomy law re- resources including the creation and dis- activists doing statewide work, especially The Federation's purpose is to bolster peal, passage of civil rights bills and fam- semination of information and materials, on legislation. These workshops will be the efforts of these statewide groups ily recognition strategies, as well as regular conference calls, cyber resources open to all. through a network that will foster strate- building strategies for effective multicul- and more. Federation Mission gizing across state lines, building stronger tural and coalition organizing. "States are ground zero in the struggle The purpose of the Federation is (1). to state organizations and developing good The need for the Federation grew out of for equality and justice, and it is essential facilitate cooperation and communication working relationships between state and meetings of statewide activists during the that these state groups become better re- among organizations whose primary mis- national groups. past two years at NGLTF's annual Creat- sourced and supported if we are to ensure sion is to seek state legislative change that The meeting was the result of an eight mg Change Conference. The Task Force our ultimate success as a movement," said benefits LBGT persons; (2) to establish a month collaboration between the National coordinated the logistics of the Tennessee NGLTF executive director Kerry Lobel. clearinghouse for exchanging information Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) meeting, providing scholarships and "I am thrilled that the state LBGT and ideas among statewide Gay political and the Federation. It was the largest staffing and assisting in the planning. groups have united to form this Federa- organizations; (3) to assist existing and gathering ever of statewide groups. "We have known for many years that tion. The Federation will focus on new groups in addressing their organiza- States represented were AR, CA, CO, the real battles facing our communities strengthening state organizations so that tional development needs; and (4) to pro- CT, DE, GA, IL, IN, IA, KY, LA, ME, would be fought in the State Houses we are better equipped for the upcoming vide a structure for better working rela- MD, MI, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, across the country," said Paula Ettelbrick civil rights battles we are facing state by tionships between statewide Lesbian and NM, NY, NC, OK, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, of the Empire State Pride Agenda, who is state," said Dianne Hardy-Garcia of the Gay political groups and national Lesbian VA, WA, WV. a founder and a co-chair of the Federation. Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby of Texas and and Gay organizations. The three day Federation meeting was "It is essential that we create an organiz- co-chair of the Federation. held at the renowned Highlander Center ing structure that helps us to strategize as "The formation of the Federation would

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e-do•14-144 ,atte d to- future. July 31, 1997—August 13, 1997—WISCONSIN LIGHT-14 Clinton Continued From Page 1 with both parents (Jeanne Manford and Register Now for ARCW's Athletes Against Dr. Jules Manford principals both in the founding of Parents of Gays) and Morty's AIDS Golf Tournament I think (with a Gay son) you may find sister, Suzy Manford. more disappointment from the father at At Tuesday's meeting a quarter century Milwaukee, The AIDS Resource Center contests and prizes; an all-day auction first. I don't think you find that as much in featuring an autographed Robin Yount later, PFLAG President Nancy McDonald of Wisconsin (ARCW), the Milwaukee a mother." delivered a message, in essence, to the Brewers and Miller Brewing Company jersey and two round-trip tickets on Mid- Following the historic 1973 founding of west Express; an hors d'oeuvres reception President of the Umted States: invite you to join in the fight against the first parents of Gays organization, a "We are mothers, fathers, sisters, broth- AIDS at the third annual Athletes Against and awards presentation. banner headline on GAY, America's first Golfers have a chance to win tickets to a ers, aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbors and AIDS Golf Tournament to be held Thurs- weekly, exclaimed:" Parents of Gays Or- friends who want to live in a society day, August 28, at the Country Club of Green Bay Packer home game in the put- ganizing!" Activist media whiz Randolfe ting contest, then make a hole-in-one and where everyone is valued. We are seeking Wisconsin in Grafton. Wicker wrote the GAY news scoop, dated to Among those swinging their clubs to drive home in a new Subaru Outback or create 'safe space' for everyone, and es- 4/23/73. cially in our schools and benefit AIDS care, prevention and re- Ford Escort ZX2. Additional prizes will couples, all parents of communities. It said, "Several ho that you, as the President, and your search in Wisconsin will be the Milwau- be awarded in both men's and women's Gay children, were brought together on local sports celebrities, cor- categories for other fun on-course con- Administration will join us in this work," kee Brewers, Sunday afternoon, March 11th in a lounge she said. porate leaders and other golfers. tests. of the United Methodist Church at 13th This year, Milwaukee Brewer and Hon- Registration begins at 11 am. Tickets McDonald is a community educator Street and Seventh Avenue to discuss who lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma. orary Chair Mark Loretta will lead the are $175 and may be purchased by calling and see how they their mutual experiences PFLAG, a national family organization, event with his teammates Jeff Cirillo, ARCW at 414-225-1570. could help other parents handle their rela- Scott Karl, Jeff D'Amico, Jesse Levis and Tournament sponsors include: Miller currently serves more than 400 communi- tionships with their Gay offspring." ties, has been headed by McDonald Jeff Huson; Milwaukee Wave Head Brewing Company; T-3 Group, Ltd.; "Gay activists Barbara Love and Morty since Coach Keith Tozar; WKI_,H sports guy American Family Insurance; Braden October 1996. She coordinated the group's Manford organized the meeting and public educational program, Project Kevin Brandt; Marquette Warrior great Plumbing, Inc.; Davis and Kuelthau S.C.; served as informal moderators of the dis- Open Ulice Payne, Jr.; and other celebrities and Michael, Best & Friederich Subaru; Mind, during its initial launch in Tulsa, cussion after explaining that they hoped to and is the founder of the city's athletes. The 1996 Athletes Against United States Fire Protection; Universal be but "temporary catalysts" in getting the PFLAG AIDS Golf Tournament raised nearly Outdoor, Inc.; Walgreens; Front Row chapter. parents' group going." McDonald is an $40,000 with over 120 golfers participat- Ticket Service; Conditioned Air Design, in education consultant, Love and Manford's hopes bloomed having previously worked in the ing. Inc.; Gary Grimm, Grunau Company; novel ways in yesterday's meeting-- Tulsa "Recent progress in the fight against Owen Dunne, creator, "You Damn Kid"; Public Schools developing and coordi- 1997—of PFLAG's President with the nating the School Volunteer AIDS lends all of us great hope, but there Daryl and Minda Devorkin; Employees of American President. The PFLAG presi- Program and is still a lot of work to be done," said Zilber, Ltd.; Gary Stein, The Polacheck Partnerships m Education with Business dent's attendance now vividly recalls how and Industry. Her many honors Loretta. "I encourage everyone to join me Company; GeraGalrl and Louise Stein; Mi- two long-ago temporary catalysts suc- include chael Weiss, being named Tulsa Woman of the Year by making your commitment to be a cor- General Capital Group; Zil- ceeded in creating an important liberation and parate sponsor or individual golfer to help ber Family Foundation; HM Graphics; Administrator of the Year by Tulsa organization with chapters in 11 nations. Classroom Teachers. raise money for the fight against AIDS." Angela Core; Carol Curley; Hiller Ford; PFLAG, many activists believe, is Ga The days festivities include a buffet and Midwest Express Airlines She and her husband of 35 years have liberation's natural beachhead into the five children and five luncheon; a round of challenging golf; heterosexual community's longing for grandchildren. families whose members live in affection Miami Police Stumble and Fall on Matter of and understanding. With PFLAG President McDonald's Cunanan Corpse presence at the White House, a significant milestone is reached in a year of unparal- Commentary by Carl Reekins Cunanan dragnet, but rather was a routine leled token triumphs, a milestone that Thanks to the Amazing Collins Avenue response to a burglary in progress. could hardly have been dreamed about in In Memoriam Houseboat Raid, a worldwide TV audi- SWAT teams, helicopters, a hundred 1973 when Republican same-sex manage Albina ence now believes Miami Beach police cops closing Collins Avenue -- routine? opponent and anti-porn crusader Richard G. "Bina" Cazel are either liars or hapless boobs. Oh sure. Happens every time there's a Nixon occupied the Watergate- rocked Longtime Afterwords employee Long after Andrew Cunanan's body was break-in on the beach. White House. Bina was a favorite and familiar located Wednesday in the famous sky- That lie was the first dumb move. The Then, a photo under GAY's banner- bookseller on the East -Side for many blue houseboat, the Beach police contin- second dumb move was announcing that headline shows GAA's handsome and years, loved reading a good mystery ued to assert that the search had come up the houseboat was empty. The third dumb earnest Morty Manford with his mother, by Ellis Peters or P. D. James and empty. move was failing to retract the second Jeanne and the well-known author of could often be seen at County Sta- No one could have been more baffled by one. popular childcare-advice books, Dr. Ben- dium rooting for a Brewers win. this announcement than the Metro cops Instead the Beach brass decided to stay jamin Spock in 1972. Jeanne Manford is ...the place won't be the same with- who'd found Cunanan -- extremely dead -- mum about the falsehood and let it lie. carrying a sign that says, "Parents of out you! in an upstairs bedroom, and reported it in- Cunanan's body could have been taxi- Gays: Unite in Support for Our Children!" From all of your friends at After- stantly. dermied in the time it took them to admit On page 10 is a picture showing Manford sprom Miami Beach Chief Richard Barreto has it was there. By then, they looked like attributed the initial false report to "a fools. misunderstanding of terminology" be- Investigators had tipped many reporters tween his officers and those of the Metro to the truth. Consequently, the world al- Special Response Team that had stormed ready knew a corpse had been discovered, the houseboat. and that it likely was Gianni Versace's To avoid future confusion, we respect- killer. fully recommend that the Beach police Then came a fourth dumb move, as undergo immediate re-training, to famil- Beach cops labored to explain how an iarize themselves with the following " empty" boat now held a dead fugitive. ,,/ crime-scene terminology: Their answer: Metro police had missed Phrase No. 1: " Hey, there's a dead guy the body on the first sweep, but spotted it in this houseboat!" on another pass. Improper interpretation: The houseboat This was more rubbish that insulted eve- is empty. ryone who'd been following the story, not Proper interpretation: The houseboat to mention the SRT searchers who'd WEBBlazers, contains a deceased person. risked their necks charging in. Phrase No. 2: "If you get a chance, Cunanan was sprawled m plain view on scope out that dead guy in the houseboat!" a bed; Barney Fife couldn't have missed Improper interpretation: The houseboat the body. is empty. Nor could he have done a more bum- WebBlazers, LLC is the Proper interpretation: The houseboat bling job of getting the facts out. contains a deceased person. author and a courageous Gay Activist Al- * leading full service Phrase No. 3: "Say, buddy, could you liance militant. Why? Web Presence Provider help me hose this blood and brains off my A front page report in a 1973 Gay boots? That dead guy in the houseboat newspaper tells of activists meeting in on the region's only direct feed really did a number on himself." Manhattan when "a 16-year old boy came Improper interpretation: The houseboat in with tears in his eyes. His grandmother fiber optic network. is empty. was kicking him out for being Gay. Her Proper interpretation: The houseboat sons were beating him up saying it would X Dedicated IP Connections for Businesses contains a deceased person. 'knock the Gayness out of him.' " Another technical term evidently mis- Though African-American, the boy X Complete Storefronts with Credit and Cash Processing understood by Beach police is "public in- chose a white woman to approach to tell X Project Outsourcing and System/Network Administration formation office." As the name suggests, of his experiences and she assumed later that's normally the section of a police de- that it was because she'd represented a X Global Post Office services partment assigned to provide important mother figure to him. information to the public. Parent Richard Ashworth, known to X Video Teleconference Reflection For instance, the suicide of the most author Eric Marcus as a member of Par- X Encrypted and Anonymous Services hunted man in North America would seem ents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays to qualify as precisely the sort of pertinent roves in Is It a Choice? another reason that news that a public information officer brings parents, especially fathers, to ex- should promptly share. amine their own roles. It might also be assumed that any facts "Fathers train males to be macho. So officially provided about such an event being a 'he-man' is a very important thing. Call Today are true. The Beach police, however, Fathers may expect to live their lack of chose a more flexible interpretation. success in that area through their children. For More Initially they stated the raid on the houseboat wasn't connected to the Five Serial Killers of Gay People Still At Large Information New York, NY—While the threat of Andrew Cunanan is gone, many wonder if law enforcement will now step up their efforts to find five serial killers of Gay men and transgender people still at large in the U.S.. 414.443.1428 According to a 1994 report released by the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Pro- grams (NCAVP), a group committed to ending hate crimes against the Lesbian and Gay community, five serial murderers who have targeted primarily Gay men and Website: http://www.webblazers.com transgender people still remain at large. In Atlanta at least six male-to-female transgender people have been shot dead since E-Mail: [email protected] 1987. Since 1991 six Gay men have been murdered and dismembered in the New York area. In Denver, four Gay men have been stabbed to death, while in Virginia, nine Af- rican-American male-to-female transgender people have been found dead. In total, these five serial killers have been linked to the deaths of at least 35 people. THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION THE WISCONSIN LIGHT JULY 31. 1997 TO AUGUST 13. 1997 PAGE 15

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`Any Mother's Son' Offers Few Surprises and Fewer Challenges Reviewed by Glenn Bishop cus of this tele-film is the emotional and It was with extreme trepidation and a spiritual journey his mother must make, great deal of apprehension that Glenn ap- from her initial refusal to accept that her proached Any Mother's Son, a Lifetime son was "a queer" to ultimately confronting Original Movie starring Bonnie Bedelia the Navy for their attempts at covering up that will air August 11. the real reason that Allen Schindler was How could the cable network dedicated killed. to providing contemporary and innovative In the course of Any Mother's Son, all entertainment for women possible do jus- the usual Gay stereotypes and psycho- tice to bringing to the small screen the babble are trotted out. Early in the film, for story of the brutal slaying of sailor Allen example, mom is seen insisting to her Schindler? daughter that her son wasn't a dress- Unfortunately, Glenn has to report, by wearing, limp-wrist pervert. Later Doro- slapping this tragic incident into a patently thy's ex-sister-in-law, Doris (Fiona Reed), "disease-of-the-week" formula. In the one of the most virulent homophobes hands of screenwriter Bruce Harmon, a Glenn has seen on the small box in many veteran of many such ventures, Any a moon, demands that Allen's body be ex- Mother's Son is suitably sanitized for humed so as to middle-class hetero-America. perform tests to prove he was not a pervert. Allen Schindler's story is a particularly Conversely, Allen's nasty chapter in the Navy's admittedly teenaged sister dreadful treatment of Gay men and Lesbi- Kathy (Hedy Burgess) is at the opposite ans. Followed into a public restroom, Al- end of the spectrum, a raging liberal, out- len Schindler was brutally beaten and raged at the Navy's deceptive and deceit- killed by two of his fellow shipmates. ful manner in handling the case against Although Schindler was given a military the two men charged with Allen's murder. funeral, it would be months before Dorothy One isn't particularly surprised by the Hajdys, Allen's mother, learned that her Gay-positive spin in Any Mother's Son son had been killed by other sailors and being a creation of the hip Lifetime chan- that the reason was that Allen was Gay. nel. Sadly, Any Mother's Son offers The film opens with Allen (Paul Popo- viewers few surprises and no thought- vich), a genuine "all-American boy", home provoking challenges. on leave. He is shown troubled, wanting Still, Glenn has to wonder that in this day to talk to his mother about something but and age we still need movies that plead to unable to find the words. The tearful fam- Middle America that we don't deserve to ily scene at the airport as Allen is about to be murdered simply because we are Gay Victim of a Gay Bashing - Bonnie Bedlia stars in "Any Mothers Son" the tree story of a woman. a 1'S return to his unit in Japan is filled with a or Lesbian. sailor, was murdered by his shipmates because he was Gay. The original Lifetime Movie airs on the Life- sense of foreboding. time Cable channel Monday August 11 from 8 to 10 PM Some of his shipmates have learned of !f August/September episode. The first, Allen's sexual orientation and have re- History and Highlights, "In The Life about a young man from Romania, is an sponded in typical homophobic fashion. example of coverage beyond U.S. borders When informed, Allen's superiors did Celebrates Five Years! as international reporting has been an im- nothing, leaving the stage set for Allen's portant part of In The Life. New York—For its August/September murderous assault in a public restroom. to be there at these significant events, and History has also taken a front-seat from 1997 episode, Any Mother's Son isn't really about the a special edition of In The millions more have turned to In The Life, the beginning of the series and a segment Life celebrates its first five years on the air. killing of Allen Schindler. Rather, the fo- as it has marked the milestones in the about persecution of homosexuals during The hour-long special takes a nostalgic struggle for Gay and Lesbian civil rights. the holocaust, one of In The Life's most look at the stops and starts that made up This segment includes reports from the powerful segments, will be shown. And in Murder of Gay In The Life's early episodes, and continues 1993 March on Washington; Stonewall 25 it's fifth season, In The Life introduced a on through five seasons as the series and Gay Games IV, the 1994 remem- regular story feature called A Day In The Sailor to be Subject evolves into an in-the-field newsmagazine. brance of the 1969 Stonewall Riots; and Life, and an unforgettable Day In The Life When In The Life debuted five years ago the 1995 4th World Conference on with The Lady Chablis from Savannah will of Original Made- the idea that Gays and Lesbians should Women in Beijing, China. Also included is be included. have a regular slot on national television an In The Life look at the 1996 Republican was completely new -- this was five years Convention in San Diego for a story about August Horoscope For-TV Movie before Ellen. Gay men and Lesbians both under and Correspondents Tanya Barfield and outside the "Republican Big Tent." By Dean Poh Washington, DC—Lifetime Television Darius de Haas join host Katherine Linton will air "Any Mother's Son: The Dorothy In The Life and the Arts Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) for the for these stories in this look back at Even though In The Life eventually Happy Birthday, Leo! It is said that Hajdys Story" on Monday, August 11, five years of In The Life. 1997. The moved away from the original variety-show strange fates await us all. That's the case film tells the true story of one The Early Years woman's fight for justice in the murder of format, it never lost its commitment to pro- with you, Leo. This could be bad, it could The story of In The Life's first two sea- filing artists and entertainers who help be good. It will be up to that dominant her Gay son by Navy shipmates. son's make up this opening segment. The Four and a half years ago, Allen Schin- shape and define Gay and Lesbian cul- personality of yours to turn your fate this pilot episode aired June 1992 with political ture. month to your advantage. Be extremely dler was brutally beaten by Terry Helvey "fumorist"-- that's feminist/humorist -- Kate and Charles Music. Art. Dance. Drama. Humor. In careful of one near you. Despite Vins while stationed onboard Clinton as the host. When that episode hit the "USS Belleau Wood" in Sasebo, Ja- any area of the arts, Gay men and Lesbi- appearances, he does not wish you well. the airwaves in 1992 it didn't take long ans have made great contributions both to Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept 22) pan. Every organ in his body was de- before the new Gay series, on national stroyed. Mrs. Hajdys could identify her son the Gay community and to the main- Wise men of old say that fantasies are Public television, came under attack in the stream, by challenging stereotypes, cele- better left where they are, in the realm of only by a tattoo on his arm. PBS funding wars of the early 90s. A court martial convicted Helvey and brating difference, and confronting the imagination. Try to bring them into reality In a sense, In The Life has Bob Dole to devastation of AIDS. (a sore temptation, sometimes), and they sentenced him to life in prison for Schin- thank for letting America know it was out dler's In celebration of the many talented indi- can become surreal copies of themselves. murder. Helvey is eligible for parole there — his June 12, 1992 attack on In The in the year viduals who have appeared on In The Life That is a warning you should take to 2002, after serving only 10 Life from the floor of the US Senate made years during its first five years, this segment heart, Virgo. of his sentence. Based on a plea headlines. Dole called In The Life the "Gay agreement, Vins was discharged from the features Marga Gomez, scenes from the Libra (Sept 23-Oct. 22) Ed Sullivan Show" — in a way he was Broadway musical Rent, choreographer The world may seem to be against you military after serving only 78 days in right. In The Life stayed with, and played prison. Bill T. Jones, British actor Sir Ian McKel- right now, Libra. Malignant forces may with, a variety show format for the first To commemorate the len, playwright Tony Kushner, and Artistic seem to swirl about your head. Take premiere of "Any season. Mother's Son," the Director of The Public Theater, George C. heart. The dark clouds are about to be Servicemembers Legal Clips will remind In The Life connois- Defense Network (SLDN) will hold a spe- Wolfe. blown away by someone who you least seurs of episodes like In The Life goes An In The Life Tribute expect. In the meantime, watch out for cial screening of the film in Chicago on Country, Lily Tomlin reading letters from Monday, August This segment pays tribute to the many someone coming from the east. 11, with Hajdys as the Vito Russo, and In The Life goes to the special guest. people who have appeared on In The Life Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) The screening will be held Movies with Charles Busch, where the fa- at the Chicago Public who have since died. Included are August is going to be much better for Library/The Harold mous drag artist played a handful of char- Washington Library Center. The singer/activist Michael Callen, International you than July was. You will see new reception acters. will be from 6:00-8:00 Lesbian and Gay Film Festival director opportunities in your career. The big p.m., with film to Other guests highlighted from those follow. Mark Finch, drag artist Randy Allen, question is, should you take advantage of Tickets are $50 each. early episodes include the Lavender Light SLDN will writer Andrew Kopkind, comedian Frank them. The answer is an unqualified yes, also host a series of house Gospel Choir, the singing group The Flir- parties throughout the country on the Maya, filmmaker Marlon Riggs, civil rights but beware of someone who doesn't want tations, writer/actor David Drake, country activist Dr. Betty Shabazz, Dick Sargent of you to succeed. They'll advise you not to dates that the film is aired on Lifetime band Doug Stevens and The Outband, Television. For more "Bewitched" fame, and Lesbian pioneer take the risk. information, call and comic Lea DeLaria. (202) 328-3244. Peter Worth, who lived on Fire Island from Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) The Great Events "Every the 1940's until her death last year. You are thinking about that "dream" Mother's Son" will air on August From political conventions to cultural 11, 17 and 23 at Memorable Segments vacation. Should you take it? Should you 7:00 p.m. CDT. On celebrations, In The Life cameras have August 14, it will air at 8:00 p.m. CDT and Three past stories from In The Life will not? Can you afford it? Is it worth the been there to record history as it happens. be shown in their entirety on the on August 31 at 11:00 a.m. CDT. Millions of people have been lucky enough Please See Horoscope page 18 THE WISCONSIN LIGHT JULY 31. 1997 TO AUGUST 13. 1997 PAGE 16 THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION Celebrating with Pride In Madison July 18 to July 20, 1991 Photos by Brian Harder and Bill Meunier

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Horoscope .?A :o and help them celebrate. AE,I* 0,47$0,10:„0 • Stop by Continued From Page 15 money and the time? Stop thinking so • SATURDAY AUGUST 2 Sagittarius. You do too much of * tif .6.4 much * £ • that, too much analysis. Go with your * * * 4 a 4 AUCTION FUND RAISER feelings more. That way lies happiness. SILENT Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan 19) Birthday Bash— The Triangle threw a big birthday bash for two of our favorite people, Jamie, photographer AT THE BALL GAME Did that which was sown in July turn out for In Step and Real Estate Agent extraordinaire, Jack Smith. Show above are (L-R) Triangle owner, Rob The Ball Game will be site of a fabulous to be not as sweet a harvest as you'd Bruckner, Jamie and Jack. Happy B-Day guys and our best wishes for many more. Silent Auction to benefit the world series thought? Just remember, Capricorn, that Aries (March 21-April 19) make you hold a grudge, hold it and hold fund of its SSBL team, the Ball Game you were warned. But all is riot as This is the month when you will feel less it. Give it up, Gemini. Life's too short. If Rangers. hopeless as it seems. Look over your than well. it won't be as serious as you you can't forgive, at least forget. Items up for bid include tickets to the shoulder. That "special someone" is about think. You tend to be something of a Cancer (June 22-July 22) Packers - Vikings game. The Ball Game to apprear. hypochondriac anyhow. Go to a doctor, Money, fame, you want it all, is located at 196 S. 2rtl Street. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) take care of yourself, get some exercise Cancer. You think these things can Your "river" is running strong and clear, that you've been putting off. Everything's lead to happiness. That's not true. FIREBIRDS CLUB NIGHT AT Aquarius. The juices are really flowing. okay. Establish your goal, the one you have -May 20) THE BOOT CAMP SALOON They're flowing so hard and hot, that you Taurus (April 20 in the back of your heart. Pursue it. If are strongly tempted to abandon all and There are fairs in your area, Taurus. money and fame result, so be it. If Time to drag out those harnesses, let them sweep you along. Do not yield to Go to one. At one of the exhibit not, at least you'll be happy and that stunning leather leather chaps and that temptation. If you do, disaster awaits. booths, you will be looking at what's fulfilled. hat. It's Firebirds Club Night at the Boot Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) on display. Suddenly, you will turn Editor's Note: Dean Poh is currently Camp, 209 E. National, Milwaukee. You are by no means a "bar fly," Pisces, and see someone, a stranger, living in Manila. He is an astrologer of Club nights at the Boot are always a but you do like to go out. In August, near perhaps, or a person you have not wide experience, but he is also a gifted great time and this will be no exception. mid-month, you will go out and someone seen in sometime. Oh, it will be good. seer who, as he says, uses many means will put a "fishhook" through you, drag you Gemini (May 21-June 21) to divine the future. He ascribes his GOLDEN GUERNSEY GALA AT idealistic in the extreme. SASS IN GREEN BAY away, for a wild, tempestuous night of You tend to be sensitivity to his being Gay because "Gay bacchanalian delights. You are to be This can be painful at times, such as now. people are on the seventh and highest The annual Golden Guernsey Gala will This pain can cause you to be bitter, can rung of spiritual evolution." be held at Sass, located at 840 S. envied. Broadway, Green Bay. The gala will include the crowning of the Guernsey Queen, the person who has 121 West Main Place • Madison, WI 53703 raised the most money for Green Bay's Center project. (608) 251-1030 Be there for all the excitement and a fabulous show. And don't forget to support your favorite cow (we mean candidate). You can vote right until the time the show begins. FRIDAY AUGUST 8 CAWC11213 JENNINGS BENEFIT AT ZA'S Za's 1106 Main Street, Green Bay, will host a special benefit show to help Jeff YOUR SPECIAL PLACE - 7-Days a Week • Open at 2pm Jennings in his quest to become the next VISA Mon-Sat, 5-7pm, 2-for-1Happy Hour Mr. Gay US of A. EK,[i$ZEigt.2-41Mii Don't miss this chance to help Jeff pay Your Check is Nightly Specials 8pm-Close • Beer Bust Sundays, 4-8pm for all the expenses associated with Also Welcome entering a national pageant. He will do us all proud. SATURDAY AUGUST 9 Have a 11/LA.G_LC. MR. DRUMMER CONTEST AT SOUTH WATER ST. DOCKS There will be A Mr. Drummer Contest Time at 4=4%- 4A4=at this evening at South Water Street Docks. Unfortunately despite several phone calls and a visit to the bar, we were not provided with any information about this During the Madison event. Docks is located at 354 E. National. 0 0 SUNDAY AUGUST 10 Pride Weekend BREASTFEST AT FANNIES A great time will be had by all at this festival to raise money to fight against Friday, July 18 Saturday, July 19 Sunday, July 20 Breast Cancer. BreastFest will include plenty of great music, good food, raffles, a silent auction, Live DJ Live DJ games and other fun. Beer Bust • It will be held from 2 PM to 9 PM in the streets surrounding Fannies which is Drink located at 200 E. Washington. Specials Drink Specials 4-8pm So bring yourself (and your breasts) to Fannies for a great time and a good All cause. Night All Night THURSDAY AUGUST 10 Sunday, July 20 4, CURT'S B-DAY PARTY AT IN BETWEEN Well it's that time again, time for In Between Owner, Curt Peck's Annual 30th THE PORTFOLIO MEN Birthday party. What's that you don't believe that Curt is really 30? Well then you can join the lOpm • $5 crowd of disbelievers at In Between, 625 Cover S. Second Street. Anyone who has been to one of Curt's special parties knows that they are fabulous. As usual Curt has the birthday but the patrons get the gifts. So be on hand to wish Curt a happy 30th CONGRATULATIONS & (remember practice makes perfect) THANKS SATURDAY AUGUST 16 to everyone involved in the Madison Pride Weekend MISS GAY WISCONSIN FINALS AT DIVERSIONS The Miss Gay Wisconsin America Finals 4,0 THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION THE WISCONSIN LIGHT JULY 31, 1997 TO AUGUST 13, 1997 PAGE 21 have you home. drag (Kurt, do you remember a night at the Well that about wraps it up. Hope to see Boot Camp, long ago, when you sat and ya out and about soon. Meantime be safe talked with a couple of guys about books?) and stay proud THE NIGHT LIGHT Anyhow, Happy Birthday, guy! On Saturday August 16 & Sunday August 17 you can find me up at Diver- sons for the Miss Gay Wisconsin America TELL YOUR FRIENDS: pageant. This is a real class affair run by I It was also true that there was great fun the sidewalks cheering us on. Our special Z & L Productions. read all about it in at the the B-Day party for Jack Smith and thanks to Jeff for providing the pickup And no I am not entering that one either. In Step Photographer Jamie at The Tri- truck that contained our own Dear Ruthie. It just wouldn't be fair besides I don't do TheWisconshiiight angle. The bar put out a nice spread and She almost looked butch for a change. thoughtfully reduced the number of can- And to all those people who yelled how dles on the cake (Fire codes you know) much they enjoy the Light and Ruthie 1875 North Humboldt • Milwaukee • www: mama-roux.com The Christmas In July show at the La what can I say except thank you!!! Cage Showcase was wonderful. I had The festival had some really good en- 347.0344 only intended to drop in for a few minutes tertainment. I especially enjoyed seeing Soups/Daily Specials but the show was so good that I stayed for "Perfect Harmony Madison's new Gay FRIDAY FISH FRy - All U-Can-Eat the whole thing. If you haven't seen the group sold out its first ever Carry-out Orders Available chorus. The Master Card/Visa Accepted Showcase yet, make a point of putting it concert. (and I didn't even solo) I also Personal Checks Upon Approval on your calendar. really liked Dyke-a-pella. Those womyn GRILL HOURS Last, but not least, I had wonderful time Monday-Saturday, 4-10pm can sing for me anytime. Sunday, 4-8pm inaugurating the Packer Season at In Be- I also had fun on Sunday evening at tween. Gay Milwaukee's Packer Head- Scandals where the Portfolio men put on vtip Your Eastside quarters is already in mid-season form as a great show. (They wanted me to dance Alternative it welcomes all those who want to cheer too, but it just wouldn't have been fair. I ArteRiGAIN... our Pack onto victory. mean how could I show up all those pro- Not that I'm a baseball fan, mind you, fessionals) M wrig- but I understand that the Pittsburgh Pi- I wasn't there but I heard a great time GRILL ama 0.er rates will be coming to town in late August was had by all at Za's Anniversary cele- to play the Brewers. (Now, why would I bration. Congrats to Mark, Ken and all the know that?). Anyway, the good folks at gang on eight great years. Here's hoping LUNCH! Station II may want to know that, I've for many, many more. been told. The SpotLight party for our Dear Ruthie Coming Up Wednesday July 30 is at This Is It was great fun. Ruthie's poetry the big Anniversary bash at The Triangle. was a real stitch and a good time was had Mon-Friday, Open at 11:00am It really has been nine years since the by all. What was really great was that place opened. Light's editor and publisher some $100 was raised for MAP when Regular Menu & Daily Specials (they're MUCH older than I), tell me of all people paid $5 to have their photo's taken the good, good memories they have of the with Ruthie. bar. There was "The Beautiful Miss Goldie While I'm on the subject o This Is It, 19555st . . Pass It On! Adams," the immortal Holly Brown, the in- Tommy and Loren are back from the Isle comparable Garreth (what a hunk!), and of Man. Welcome home, guys. It's good to so many more. Happy Birthday, Triangle! And a thousand more! Thursday July 31 you can find me at DISCOVER WISCONSIN'S GAY The M & M Club for their double bubble ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX! from 9 to Midnight. Friday August 1 I'll be at Just Us for 4 Different Places to Party Dance or Relax one of their fab fish fries. The place is 7 Bars • 2 Dance Floors • 4 Sound Systems really hopping under the management of Video • Food •Games • Dancing Steve and Jan. Saturday August 2 is I will be at the Open Nightly at 8pm At- Silent Auction benefiting the Ball Game Rangers at the Ball Game. The auction goes from 5 to 7:00 and even includes Packer Tickets. Later on I will drag out the dead animal skin so I will be in style at the Firebirds Club Night at The Boot Camp. Sunday August 3 I am planning a quick trip up to Mad Town to catch the Sunday Night show at Manouevres. They always have good shows there. Saturday August 9, I will be at the Drummer Contest at Docks. No I will not Sunda be entering it just wouldn't be fair to the other contestants. Sunday August 10 I want everyone to help me pitch in at BreastFest '97. This is a fund raiser to have raise money to fight Breast Cancer. Did you know that men can get that too? Now stop checking those mammerys check your wallet and be there Thursday August 14, is Kurt Peck's Birthday at In Between. Milwaukee's number Gay Packer Fan admits to being te. 30 (yeah right, if he's only 30, I'm still CustomerAppreektiotlitti, sweet 16 and have Peen kissed). This should be a great party. As usual there will be plenty of presents for everyone who comes. SUPER BUST LA CAGE Are we all recovered from celebrating pride in Mad Town yet? Well I hope so -K Beer because the next few weeks offer some SHOWCASE very exciting events that I just know you Rail will want to be part of. 11:30pm "v. News... We hear that Joe St. Claire will Call no longer be the Manager of Mama Roux -1( at least until further notice. His restaurant business in Wautoma has taken off and between that and helping his sister run Di- versions in Neenah, the boy was run- -1 1( DJ & DANCING ning himself ragged and something had to give. Since Wautoma is closer to Neenah than Milwaukee is.. But not to worry, he says he will still have a residence in the Cream City and I I for may well be back sometime in October. Recaps...Madison's Pride Weekend was a real blast. On Friday, The United's Awards dinner was great so was the 10% Society Dance at the UW Memorial Union. Put Saturday, August 30 and Saturday of course was the MAGIC picnic. Sunday, August 31 on your Calendar for the It rained (like it does most of the time) but the crowd didn't let the water dampen it's POINT spirits. WALKER'S Saturday night I had a great time at Scandala, Manoeuvres, the Shamrock °s' BLOCK PARTY! and Geraldines. 2 Blocks of Food, Live Music, Dancing, Despite all that partying, I still was up for cmvas the big Pride March and Festival on Sun- Shows and Fun! day. It was great to see so many openly Gay and Lesbian people gather at the WATCH FOR DETAILS . . . Capitol. I was particularly moved by Tammy Baldwin's speech (like when doesn't she speak well?). DJ & DANCING 7 NITES A WEEK The March was fun too. 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O 'The Bio of Joey Stefano is a Mangled home to tie up loose ends. Feeling nos- Summer Reading talgic, she attends her last gym teachers' Book About a Mangled Life convention. When the convention culmi- Reviewed by Glenn Bishop into the wonderful world of Gay porn as if Now that PndeFest is a mere fond nates in murder at a Lesbian bar, nothing Glenn finally succumbed. It was, per- an overgrown kid let loose in the prover- memory and the hot and humid weather can stop Harry from prying into the lives of haps, inevitable. If there was one book bial candy store. An avid fan of Gay porn, has finally arrived signaling the arrival at friends and foes alike to find the killer. long last of summer in Milwaukee, what is that all of Glenn's firends had read, it was Stefano would enthusiastically rattle off ReBecca Beguin's more appealing than lounging at the beach Torrid Zone (New Wonder Bread & Ecstasy, Charles lengthy lists of porn stars he'd love to be Victoria Pb $10.95) finds with a good book? Ida Murat, after Isherwood's biography of the tragic life of paired with on film. The reader is left with two decades of Mysteries quietly working a country one of Gay porn's legendary bottoms, the idea that Joey would have been con- farm reluctantly abandoning her It is difficult to imagine a catchier title solitude, Joey Stefano tent to have done these films for free, just agreeing to conceal than Death Wore A Smart Little Outfit babydyke Viv Lovejoy as many of the readers would. from a stalker. But Viv (Berkeley Pb $5.50), the debut mystery by doesn't believe in Less clear in Wonder Bread & Ecstasy laying low. Ida and the farm are Orland Outland. Boasting one of the most placed in is Joey's transformation from happy little danger when she unlikely pairs of amateur sleuths to be begins to dig up the fuck bunny to sullen porn has-been. story of Ida's tangled and secret found anywhere, Death Wore a Smart history. Isherwood makes much of Stefano's HIV Lesbian mystery Little Outfit's Doan and Binky are so fans can also look for status and reoccurring drug problems but the recent paperback release of smart, so sophisticated, so smashingly Sandra sadly is incapable of offering any real in- Scoppettone's Let's Face the sassy that no criminal would be caught Music and sights into Stefano's badly mangled life. Die (Balantine Pb $5.99) and dead in the same outfit. Katherine Inquiring minds will no doubt gleeful sa- Forrest's Liberty Square (Berkeley Pb W 0 N ER BREAD vor all of the unsavory tidbits about the Popular Gay mystery writer Mark Rich- $5.99). ard Zubro's The Truth Can Get You Gay porn industry Isherwood is happy to Science Fiction/Fantasy Killed (St. Martin's HC $21.95) is his uncover but others are likely to find Won- Engaging Gay fantasy and science fic- fourth entry into his Paul Turner series. der Bread & Ecstasy a real disappoint- tion titles are decidedly rare, making Fiona "D A S Y : The New Year has an inauspicious be- ment. Even the most basic facts in Ste- Patton's The Stone Prince (Daw Pb ginning for Paul Turner. Following an ar- fano's life seem beyond Isherwood's $6.99) and David gument with his lover, Ben, the corpse of Feintuch's The Still grasp, such as even including the specific (Warner Books Pb $12.99) such a treat. homophobic federal judge is found in an date of Stefano's overdose. In The Stone Prince, the eternally re- H I FE DEATH alleyway. As Turner works to unravel the As Joey Stefano, Nick lacona's life was bellious Heathlands plot a bold new cam- tangled threads of the murder, he soon little more than many a Gay men's wettest paign of war. Crown Prince Demnor must suspects the solution to the crime lies far of wet dreams: a legendary Gay porn not only overcome traitors within the court Y S performer who was paid for having sex too close to home. and the ever-growing rebel forces, but he Fans of Steven Saylor's Roma Sub with some of the most beautiful men must also master the birthright power of Rosa series of novels will welcome The imaginable. the Flame which could well prove his Poor little Nick, evsn in death deserves House of the Vestals (St. Martin's HC doom. $22.95), nine finely wrought mystery tales E S 0 D far better than Isherwood's incompetent A uniquely compelling coming-of-age set in the period between Saylor's debut hack job. novel, David Feintuch's The Still finds novel, Roman Blood and Arms of young Prince Rodrigo Nemesis. heir to the throne of Caledon--and the most powerful magic Michael Craft's debut mystery, Flight that belongs to the kingdom's rulers. When Sure, Glenn had on more than one oc- At Dreams (Kensington HC $19.95) intro- his mother dies, leaving him at the mercy casion picked up a copy. The divine cover duces investigative journalist Mark Man- of a scheming uncle, Rodrigo learns that so graciously furnished by those ning, a photo Borders Gay man just learning to accept his eclaiming his empire will require Alyson depicts a gor- sexuality. Dedicating nearly seven years courage, wonderful folks at statesmanship, the support of his beloved course) Stefano sporting disappearance of Chicago socialite geous, nude (of to the companion Rustin—and winning dazzling "come-hither" look that Book Shop Helana Carter, Mark is given an ultimatum the fierc- the most est battle of all. encountered. by his publisher: prove his case by Janu- Glenn has ever Dreaming Metal (Tor HC $22.95) is the hot-blooded Gay man could possi- ary 1 or his career is over. What you'll find: latest from the highly acclaimed Melissa such a package? Well, not even Lambda Award-winning Mary Wings bly resist Scott. In this sequel to Dreamships, apparently. presents the fourth mystery featuring P.I. Glenn, — One of the region's largest selec- Melissa Scott tackles the concept of artifi- Joey Stefano, or rather Nicholas An- Emma Victor, She Came By the Book cial intelligence and how it will impact so- lacona as he would be christened, tions of gay & lesbian titles (Berkeley HC $21.95). San Francisco is thony ciety. Not the theoretical society of on January 1, 1968. Little caught up in a nasty three-way mayoral chess was born playing and super computing, but the gritty seems to be known of his youth except — Queer-friendly booksellers & race and Emma Victor is trying to catch a society where coolie laborers struggle for that he attended Claymont High School in man trying to blackmail one of the candi- friendly queer booksellers existence, and where political Claymont, Delaware and that his father dates. By the time Emma tracks down her groups fight their battles on the streets through pro- when Nick was fifteen years old. man, the blackmailer has been murdered. died — In-store events: storytelling for tests, riots, and bombings. Isherwood hints at a history of sexual In Jackie Manthorne's Sudden Death The Millennium approaches in Elizabeth abuse in the book's early chapters but of- adults, live music, & readings (Gynergy Pb $10.95), Harriet "Harry" Hand's latest offering, Glimmering precious few facts. Nor are Nick's Hubbley, self-appointed sleuth and sea- fers beginnings as a hustler uncovered. Come visit us! soned dyke from Montreal has returned Please See Summer Reading Page 30 The reader does learn that Nick sought out Tony Davis who was "dancing" at Manhattan's Jock Theater, asking the porn veteran for possible contacts. Enter Chi BORDERS* ) Chi LaRue, Gay porn's drag diva and Little BOOK SHOP & CAFE soon making quite a name for Nicky was 3416 University Ave. Madison, WI 53705 Appearances himself in dozens of porn flicks. Isherwood paints Stefano's initial entry

wl Come meet Daniel A. Helminiak, Ph.D. authcir of In a clear and lucid prose, Heminiak re- "What the Bible veals what the Bible really says about ho- mosexuality. Really Says About Early this year, Daniel A. Helminiak pub- r -1 lished The Human Core of Spirituality: Homosexuality" Mind as Psyche and Spirit (State Uni- What the Bible Really versity of New York Press Pb $21.95). Author to Appear at Daniel Helminiak is a psychotherapist at Says About the Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute. As a Afterwords pastoral counselor, social scientist and theologian, he is concerned to integrate Homosexuality Milwaukee—Afterwords is pleased to religion and psychology in theory and announce an appearance of Daniel A. practice. His special areas of interest are Helminiak, the author of the best selling adult development and human sexuality. book What the Bible Really Says About His work in progress is "Mediations for a Saturday, August 16th t 1:00 Homosexuality (Alamo Square Pb $9.95) New Christianity." Li on Saturday, August 16 at 1:00pm. Daniel A. Helminiak's appearance at Af- What the Bible Really Says About terwords will include a reading and time for AFterwords Book and Homosexuality is Helminiak's ground- questions and discussion. breaking work which shows that those who This appearance is free and is open to perceive Bible passages as condemning the public. Espresso Bar homosexuality are being misled by faulty For further information concerning Dan- translation and poor interpretation. iel A. Helminiak's appearance or any Af- 2710 N Murray, Milwaukee. The Bible has been used to justify slav- terwords event, please call (414) 963-9089 ery, apartheid and the subjugation of or visit the Afterwords website at For inFo, call 414-963-9089 women. www.afterwords.com ■ WISCONSIN LIGHT JULY 31, 1997 TO AUGUST 13, 1997 PAGE 26 THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION - on Film

`Mrs. Brown' is a Film Replete with Passion and Historically Correct By Terry Boughner had known at Balmoral, the royal highland It was the last half of the 19th century. estate. Brown was brought to Windsor in Britain was at the height of her power, an 1864 to draw the Queen out of her three imperial state that girdled the globe. The year retreat. symbol of all this magnificence was Queen Brown was a hard-drinking, rough hewn Victoria who had come to the throne in man who managed to cut through to the 1837 at the age of 18 and would reign until Queen. The two forged an unlikely friend- March, 1901, when she would die in the ship that had the court agog and set the arm of her beloved grandson, Kaiser country on its ears. Malicious gossip had it 4*. Wilhelm II of Germany. that they were (gasp) having an affair. She was, if anyone was, the imperial Mrs. Brown which tells the story of the woman, the embodiment of an age that relationship between Victoria (Judi Dench) lauded a social conformity that escaped and the ghilli (Billy Connolly) is one of morality for a prudery that would have those films only the British seem able to made John Winthrop proud. produce. It is historically accurate in ever Embracing Joely In 1840, she had married Albert of Saxe- detail, yet does not let the history interfere Richardson and Jason Flemyng in "Hollow Reed", opening August 1 at Milwaukee's Ori- ental theater for a one week run Coberg Gotha, an arranged match put to- with plot. This, after all, is a tale of two gether by "dear Uncle" Leopold, king of the people. The film never allows the viewer to `Hollow Reed' is a Wonderful Film That Belgians, among others. But though ar- lose sight of that. s._ ranged, it was nevertheless a love match, Dench plays the Queen, not as a symbol at least on Victoria's part. While the sun of Britannic glory, but as a woman, full of Reflects What Many of Us Endure never set over the empire, the same might very human passion and painful contradic- Reviewed by Glenn Bishop Martyn and Tom find themselves in court, be said of her love for her "darling" Albert. tions, caught in a struggle between duty If Glenn had any questions growing up forced to defend the validity of their lives, a And then, in 1861, he died of typhoid. and her own real needs. over his sexuality, they were answered in scenario familiar to many Gay Men and The disease was brought on, she be- Connolly, portrays Brown as history says no uncertain terms on a warm September Lesbians. lieved, by a rain-soaked trip to Cambridge that he was: bluff, rough as a highland afternoon in the shower room following his Martyn is torn between his love for Tom where he had gone to get their eldest son road. Beneath that craggy exterior, how- first gym class in junior high. Glenn was and the desire to keep his son safe. Edward out of some gambling debts. The ever, there is a tender side. He is an ex- twelve. Similarly, Hannah refuses to consider that Queen would never forgive her son and quisitely vulnerable man who, in the end, For others, discovery can be a later and Frank may be responsible for fear that she never let him forget what she saw as his must come to terms with a love that he lengthy journey. Such an individual is might once again be left alone. complicity in his father's death. cannot hope to possess. Martyn (Martin Donovan), the protagonist Director Angela Pope provides Hollow Albert's death plunged Victoria into an Antony Sher is absolutely perfect as a of a terrific new film, Hollow Reed. Reed with a definite Gay-positive per- abyss of mourning, one from which, it Tory Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli. He Martyn is a man who has long struggled spective on the issue of custody of Oliver. seemed, there could be no release. Victo- is the consummate politician, the perfect with his sexuality, choosing initially a het- Martyn is shown as a loving, caring father, ria turned into a hermit, bathed herself in courtier, oily, slippery, manipulative, a man erosexual marriage with Hannah (Joely his relationship with Tom stronger, more self-pity and resolved never to show her- who Shakespeare would have loved to Richardson) rather than accept his homo- stable than that of Hannah and Frank's. self again. create. sexual desires. The marriage was doomed Still, Pope is aware that it will require con- Monarchy must be visible. Victoria was This is a film you should see, not only to failure from the start, ending on barely siderable justification to award custody of not. There was talk of "disestablishing" the because it's a good story, but to realize civil terms but not before the birth of a little a little boy such as Oliver to his seemingly monarchy; of turning England into a re- that art and movies are not necessarily boy, their son Oliver (Sam Bould). perfect father and his Gay lover. public. contradictions in terms. ***I/2 What follows is a tense, surprisingly en- What elevates Hollow Reed well be- Distracted courtiers sought for a way to grossing drama which, with great intelli- yond the scope of the typical issue-driven relieve the situation and fastened upon Mrs. Brown opens on August 1st in Mil- gence, explores such potentially loaded movie-of-the-week fare is the complexity John Brown. He was a Scotsman, a ghillie, waukee, exclusively, at the Oriental subjects as Gay parenting and child of the characters motives and desires as a fishing and hunting guide, who Albert Theater. abuse. well as a host of superlative performances. ti`4* Custody of Oliver, quite naturally, was Martin Donovan is thoughtful and believ- given to Hannah. Working a great many able as Martyn. Better still is Joely evenings, Hannah often leaves Oliver in Richardson whose Hannah is a frighten- the care of her new boyfriend Frank (Ja- ingly believable portrait of a woman torn son Flemyng). Yet something is not quite between her love for her son and the ran- right. Oliver begins to suffer a series of cor she feels for her ex-husband. Ian Hart mysterious injuries, injuries which lead also shines as Martyn's loving, surprisingly Martyn to become suspicious. patient lover, Tom. Suspecting Hannah's new boyfriend, But the real star of Hollow Reed is Martyn questions the boy who cannot or young Sam Bould whose performance as will not speak. Nor is Hannah willing to the withdrawn Oliver is nothing short of consider that Frank may be responsible, heart-breaking. blinded partly by her rage at Martyn's In a summer flooded with inane action leaving her. flicks and mindless teen comedies, a A particularly vicious custody battle en- thoughtful and thought-provoking film such sues, putting particular strain upon Mar- as Hollow Reed is a particularly welcome. tyn's relationship with Tom (Ian Hart). Rating $$$$$ (scale $ to $$$$$$) `Air Force One' Presents an All-Star Cast at the Top of Its Form Reviewed by Glenn Bishop Chief Executive to crush the naughty ter- Disaster films have been a summer cin- rorists, save his noble wife (Wendy Crew- ema staple for several years and for the son) and spunky little girl (Liesel Mat- most part, 1997's disaster flicks have been thews) and generally make the free world pretty much of a disaster. safe once more. Tamiyo Kusakari stars in "Shall We Dance?" The critically acclaimed film opens at Milwaukee's Oriental Speed 2 sans the always yummy Keanu Is Harrison Ford's President James Mar- on Friday, August 1°1. Reeves has quickly sped to the budgets. shall up to this monumental task? You mains, until, at last, we find ourselves in- The Lost World was a herd of dinos des- can't imagine Glenn giving away the end- IMAX's `Cosmic side the nucleus of a single atom. We're perately seeking a plot. Remember Ice ing, now can you? confronted with a whole new world here on Cube's turn in Anaconda? Didn't think Sure, Glenn has a few quibbles. For Voyage' is a Great earth most of us never think about—cer- you would. one thing, the terrorists do seem to have a tainly never see (minus powerful micro- Desperate film producers are turning to pretty easy time finding their way onto Air Trip Through Time scopes). the Oval Office to boost box office, some- Force One. Screenwriter Andrew W. Cosmic Voyage, an IMAX film fro the times in fact (Contact) ore often in fiction Marlowe's often stifled dialogue makes for and Space Smithsonian Institution's National Air and (Mars Attacks, Independence Day). Our a few unintentional chuckles, for another. Space Museum, brings into focus the inner nation's leader, as embodied by the ever Quibbles notwithstanding, Glenn finds it sturdy, reliable Harrison By John Jahn and outer world beyond our sight. It's an Ford is at the unlikely that most in the sure to be packed center of Air Force One, the latest With the unaided human eye, we see unprecedented portrait of the cosmos, block- cinemas will not buy into this over-baked buster to invade cinemas across this only a tiny slice of our universe—even on from the unimaginably small to the incom- fair nonsense hook, line and sinker. prehensibly nation. the clearest nights in the blackest condi- large. Director Wolfgang Peterson clearly It is the simplest of stories that tions. 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From there, we expand in powers as a pretty convincing action hero. of to say, "They're going to get 'um". ten, moving past our own solar system, Big film blockbusters aren't often known Before you can say (or pronounce) Ka- neighboring stars, the Milky Way for strong acting ensembles but Air Force Galaxy, zakhstan, the bad guys, here a group of other galaxies. It's a remarkable trip, and One boasts an all-star cast at the top of rabid Radek loyalists led by the IMAX format is ideal (715) 394-2580 Ivan Korshu- their form, from Oldman's thankfully re- for it. nov (the ever mesmerizing Just think of the Gary Oldman) straint as the villainous Van to Close's microscopic world that have gotten control exists in a Thursday • Karaoke - 8P' of the fabled aircraft, determinedly noble Vice-President. drop of pond water. Cosmic Air Force One. Voyage is not only a trip through outer Friday & Saturday • Nothing profound, perhaps but Air Force DJ - 9:30Pm With the American government, led by space, but also inner space. By the same One is one hack of a roller-coaster ride • NIGHTLY SPECIALS • the hard-as-press-on-nails Vice President and the smartest action flick Glenn has process, we move into ever smaller do- Kathryn Bennett (Glenn Close) left totally seen in a month of Sundays! impotent on the ground, it is left up to the Rating $$$$$ (scale $ to $$$$$$) ...... THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION THE WISCONSIN LIGHT JULY 31. 1997 TO AUGUST 13. 1997 PAGE 27 an early screen test of Davis at Universal most incidental to Mary Astor's stronger a decade earlier (her pre Warner Brothers role. Bette and George Brent (again) adopt days), and is credited with the famous neurotic pianist Astor's unwanted child comment, "Who did this to me?" His words from a brief marriage to George. Inter- were to come back and haunt him. ested only in her career, Astor still man- in his third and last collaboration with ages to cause mayhem, steals the film—a Davis, the brilliant William Wyler was also generous give away from Bette—and wins reputed to have made an early observa- the Oscar as Best Supporting Actress. tion about the neophyte Davis, "Why do all But soap opera was popular in pre-TV these babes with big boobs think they can days. The Bride Came C.O.D. (1941) is act?" Being in great demand, he agreed to hardly worth mentioning. Warners decided direct Foxes only if Davis was available. to "lighten up" Bette in a vacuous comedy •t. He, too, may have had occasion for regret. with big star James Cagney. The silly story There were fireworks on the set that all emphasizes Bette's derriere, with Cagney ix ;. ***4 but terrified other cast members. Bette using it as a slingshot target and Bette a aimed at a "44 cold, steely interpretation of the parachuting onto a cactus bush. She was rapacious, greedy Regina Giddons, who a good sport. serves as a catalyst for her ambitious, Much better was Watch On the Rhine. Southern, neuveau riche brothers, while As the stalwart, self-sacrificing wife of anti- dominating her angina-ridden husband Nazi underground German Paul Lukas, and intimidating her daughter. Wyler she is appropriately contained and digni- sought a softer, more beguiling model of fied in a supporting role. Bette thought Regina whose ambitions, he felt, must rely Paul Lukas should receive top billing (He on gentle persuasiveness. Conflict on the was to win Best Actor for 1943), but the

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It's basically a ques- berships and lead gifts were pledged to the meeting provided all 52 Assembly Re- tion of equal pay for equal work." campaign. This part of that package -- cost effective publicans an "Home of Our community-based care opportunity to debate Rep. "The bottom line is that it is important donated by Center volunteers and for people with Grothman's motion, requested by that these money, HIV and AIDS," said ARCW's Director the De- benefits are implemented. This the community at large, will support partment, to cut the proposed increase in is a strong step forward. We applaud Al- programs, lease of Public Policy Mike Gifford. AIDS LGBT services and The funding. Gifford was particularly derman Hennmgsen for taking it." space and assist organizations as Department's rationale focused on pleased with the outcome, "Not According to building a few lines in the reauthorized CARE Act a single HRC there is a growing they move into the Center. member of the Caucus rose to speak in fa- list of employers who provide marriage Committee vol- about the federal maintenance of effort vor of Rep. The Center's Steering requirement on Grothman's motion. like benefits to their Gay and Lesbian em- kicked off the "Home of Our state AIDS funding. "Ba- ployees with domestic unteers sically, the Department said 'if you add In the debate, he stood alone while ur- partners. Own" membership drive by pledging an ban & rural, moderate & conservative Many corporate employers including $10,000 in lead gifts. 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Joint Finance Committee is in the pro- Even a pro sports team, the San Fran- A community-wide appeal is now un- "Unfortunately, there seems to be a mis- posed budget which is poised to move to cisco 49ers football team offers domestic derway to continue the "Home of Our conception in the Department about the the floor of the Assembly. partnership benefits to its employees. Own" campaign. Membership brochures value of this program and that caseloads Speaking strongly in favor of main- They are joined by religious groups such will be mailed to community members in are going down which again isn't accu- taining the funding were Rep. Scott Jen- as the American Friends Service Com- July. rate, continued Gifford. "Caseloads are sen(R-Waukesha), Rep. Scott Walker(R- mittee (the Quakers) , the Episcopal Dio- Watch your mail to make an investment higher now than ever, and people with Wauwatosa), Rep. Frank Urban(R- sease of Newark, N.J. and the Union of in helping build a "home of our own." HIV and AIDS need more services than Brookfield), Rep. Tom Ourada (R-Antigo) American Hebrew Congregations. Make the Milwaukee LGBT Community ever before." and Rep. Sheila Harsdorf(R-River Falls). HRC has compiled a list that includes Center a reality today! AIDS Action Wisconsin Establishes "This isn't the first time these members scores of employers offering Domestic A regular individual membership starts New Political Power have distinguished themselves as leaders Partnership benefits to Same Sex couples. at $30/year and a household membership Initially, the Department turned to Rep. in fight against AIDS. We all need to ex- Just a few years ago, this concept was al- starts at $50/year. Sustaining Member- Gregg t. derhiem(R-Oshkosh), the Chair press our appreciation for their work to most unheard of. ships start at $10 or more per month. of the Assembly Health Committee, to of- address the epidemic," said Gifford. If Marriage Debate Has Helped Membership in the Major Donor Circle fer the motion to zip away the proposed you live in ANY of these districts Gif- Some analysts believe that the debate start with a Charter Member of $300, $500,000 increase in funding. ford encourages you to call your Repre- over same-sex marriage has accelerated Cornerstone Gift of $500, and Major Do- "Once Rep. Underhiem heard from his sentative and thank them for their the rate of employers offering such bene- nor naming opportunities at $1000 or constituents about the importance of leadership on this issue. fits. They argue that the Marriage Debate greater. AIDS funding in the Fox River Valley re- Echoing Joint Finance Committee points to the mequities faced by Lesbian To become a member, please call the gion he quickly backed away from the Chairman Rep. Scott Jensen's support of and Gay couples and that in turn has led membership hotline to request a brochure; Department's position and supported the the life care services grant, reported in the to the private and some elements of the (414) 483-4710. Gifts can also be sent to: proposed increase," said Gifford. Wisconsin Light last month, Rep. Scott public sector taking action. LGBT Community Center, P.O. Box Gifford indicated that several calls from Walker said, "There are still a lot of peo- Mark Johnson of the National Gay and 92722, Milwaukee WI 53202. advocates of the new AIDS Action Wis- ple in Wisconsin in need of AIDS care Lesbian Task Force is among them. John- AIDS Funding consin advocacy network played a critical and medication, this grant and the pro- son told The Wisconsin Light "The posed increase will help address some of same-sex marriage debate forced a retook Continued From Page 1 role in Rep. Underhiem deciding to not follow the Department's lead on this issue. those needs." at the whole domestic partnership issue. exclaimed Doug Nelson, executive direc- AIDS Action Wisconsin went on to Some people suddenly realized that this is Benefits an issue of fairness." tor of ARCW. "Governor Thompson has play a key role in the Caucus vote me- Continued From Page 1 supported the Life Care program since its thodically contacting nearly every mem- Johnson adds that many companies have inception. This Assembly Caucus vote is ber. nerstup program in Milwaukee. That begun offering these benefits to stay com- another powerful message about the im- "In some cases, this was the first time would mean that between 50 and 80 of the petitive. portance of funding for community-based members of the State Legislature heard di- City's 8,400 employees would take ad- Madison Has Domestic Partnership AIDS services." rectly from their constituents back home vantage of the plan. The only other major city in Wisconsin Nelson, however, strongly cautioned too on AIDS issues. It proved to be a power- Richard Gaeta, a Lead Inspector for the offering Domestic Partnership benefits to much optimism with so much work left to ful strategy as just eight members of the Health Department, is an openly Gay em- its employees is Madison. Those benefits do on the next State Budget. The budget is Caucus voted to eliminate the proposed ployee for the City of Milwaukee says he include paid bereavement leave, and fam- currently. bogged down m the Senate and increase," said Gifford. knows of at least 10 Gay or Lesbian em- ily medical leave for Domestic partners Wisconsin is already four weeks into the Of particular note, Gifford expressed ployees who would take advantage of but do not include health insurance. new budget period_ gratitude to advocates in Northeast Wis- Henningsen's plan. Openly Gay Madison Alderman Mike After the Legislature's Joint Finance consin for their work to convince rural "I think society places a tremendous Verveer said that the State Department of Committee recommended increases in and conservative members of the Caucus value on marriage," said Gaeta. "While it Trust Funds, which organized the insur- funding for the State's AIDS Drug Reim- of the importance of this funding. does that it also denies same-sex partners ance group that includes Madison City bursement Program, its AIDS/HIV Insur- With much work left on this year's that privilege. This would begin to ad- employees "was a big roadblock." "The City's Health Insurance costs ance Continuation program and the Life budget and other AIDS policy issues eve- dress the question of equity by extending Care Services/Early Intervention Grant, ryone is encouraged to join AIDS Action would be huge if it wasn't part of the Health Insurance coverage." State's group, said Verveer. AIDS funding came under attack from the Wisconsin and lend your voice to advo- "This is a small incremental step on the Department of Health and Family Serv- cacy on effective AIDS policies. To join The group's rules specifically prohibit long road to equality. Even if this passes, the offering of Domestic Partner health ices. AIDS Action Wisconsin, people can call there will still be Gay bashing, it will still "Last month, Joint Finance supported a 414-225-1597 or leave an e-mail message insurance. Verveer told The Wisconsin be legal to fire us in 41 states, Gay teens Light that the City has included language at [email protected]. will still be at higher risk for suicide. But Leaders in the Fight in all thirty-five of its Union contracts that CLASSIFIEDS none of these things will change unless Domestic Partners of same-sex couples Unable to secure the support of Rep. and until we take steps towards equity." Underhiem, the Department persuaded will be offered Domestic Partner health Small Numbers, Big Impact insurance "if it becomes available." Rep. Glenn Grothman(R-West Bend) to While the number of employees who FOR SALE offer the motion to eliminate the increase Verveer also said that he has begun dis- would take advantage of Henningsen's 2uss-ions with Madison Mayor Susan Domestic Partnership AVON Representative Avon products for sale. SING/RENT plan may be small, Bauman on a plan that would provide ex- Proceeds of sale go to AIDS Walk Wisconsin. For IlOll advocates say the impact of such a pro- tra compensation to Gay and Lesbian em- details call Sandy (414) 962-1427. Historic Neighborhood! Large 2 Bedroom, lower gram can be much bigger. "We are hop- ployees whose partners can not be cov- flat for rent in turn of the century Victorian. located mg that this will set an example that oth- ered by the City's health plan. licit .‘ nil 131-eal:fiist in the Concordia Historic District. Nice wood work. ers will follow " said Scott Gunkel a Madison also has a Domestic Partner- HWF's, yard, garden, off street parking. Potential member of the Domestic Partnership ship registry open to any non-married Ridge B & B esp for women, hot tub, Inn at Pine option to purchase house. Must be responsible and Task Force in an interview with The Wis- couple. Those registering receive a cer- hike, bike rest. Near Eau Claire sauna, good brunch, stable. $450.00 a month plus utilities. Call (414) consin Light. tificate recognizing their relationship. 984-2272. by reservation (715) 342-8138 after 6:30 PM or leave message. Available Gunkel says that City of Milwaukee Under Madison civil rights ordinances tI/.1/97. passage would help prompt private em- Domestic Partnership is a protected class. ployers and other governmental units to That means that Madison business offer- Hotly Improvement Milwaukee-Bayview-Available Now. 2 bd.rm. up- grant similar benefits. no pets. ing family benefits such as health club per, appliances, laundry hook up. Sorry, "We looked at various types of legisla- memberships must offer the same benefits $440 per month. Call (414) 744-9693 with domestic partnership Penis and Nipple Enlargement tion dealing to registered Domestic partners. Lower 2 bd flat in Wauwatosa. HWF/natural and decided that this was the best option," According to Verveer, the YMCA Custom vacuum pumps or surgical. Gain 1-3 -Chair of woodwork. Formal dining rin w/oak buf Updated said Gunkel, who is also Co stopped offering family memberships af- inches. Permanent, safe. Enhance erection. For FREE Milwaukee's Human Rights League. brochures: Dr. Joel Kaplan, (312) 409-1950. Latest kitchen w/stove, frig, built-in dishwasher, built-in ter Domestic Partner Registry plan went work island. Washer/dryer, Wendy Slusar Co-Chair of the Domestic into affect. enlargement info. 1-900-976-PUMP ($2.95/m) microwave, and center Light central air, 2 car parking and yard. $675/mo. $20 Partnership told The Wisconsin be working with disc for lawn/snow. (414) 258-2298 after 1:00 p.m. that the Task Force will Sleeping Room for Rent, other groups to marshal support for the measure. Anyone wishing to help can 231 South 2nd Street Organizations call the Task Force at (414) 384-1787. (Above C'est La Vie) Those efforts may be needed. The radi- New Paint & Carpets " Very Clean cal Christian Right has objected to similar Call (414) 291-9600 Galan Club A social club serving the recovering plans whenever and where ever they have Gay and Lesbian community. 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