VOLUME THREE, NO. 18—September 6, 1990 —September 19, 1990 FREE

Give the People Light and they willfind their own way. V The Wisconsin Light Supreme Court Asked To Rule Community Leaders To Attend On Ad Case [New York]- Lambda Legal Defense and AIDS Walk Breakfast Sept. 30 Education Fund, on August 22, 1990, By asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court to Terry Boughner consider a case where a newspaper [Milwaukee]. On Sunday, September refused to run classified ads containing 30, 1990, more than 20 prominent the words "Lesbian" and "Gay." A community leaders will host a fund- mid-legal appellate court recently ruled raising breakfast benefiting the client that Wisconsin's state-wide civil rights support services and education programs law prohibiting sexual orientation of the Milwaukee AIDS Project (MAP). discrimination does not apply to The breakfast will be an opening to the newspaper classified advertising. If the Wisconsin AIDS Walk, the largest state's highest court accepts the case, it fund-raiser and educational event for will set a significant precedent for AIDS ever held in Wisconsin. whether a newspaper may be held liable Among the hosts are Frederick L. for refusing classified ads based on a Cullen, President, Bank One, Archbishop person's sexual orientation or other Rembert Weakland, Leonard Goldstein, protected categories like sex and race. President and CEO, Miller Brewing The case arose when Jay Hatheway of Company, G. Edwin Howe, President, Madison attempted to place a classified Aurora Health Care, State ad in the Green Bay Press Gazette for his Representatives David Clarenbach, publication, Among Friends. Barbara Notestein, Peter Bock and At the same time, a Lesbian couple, Timothy Carpenter, Julie Hanser, Peggy and Tracy Vandeveer, were hoping Administrator, Milwaukee County to start a business selling sweatshirts Medical Complex, Margaret Hawkins, Conductor, Milwaukee Symphony and submitted an ad to the Press Gazette The record crowd of 1850 who attended Milwaukee's MAPfest on Sept. had many games to try stating "Unique, screen-painted their skills at. Chorus, Episcopal Bishop Roger White, sweatshirts with Gay/Lesbian slogans." David Huntington. Executive Director, The Press Gazette which is the only The Milwaukee Foundation, Jack major daily newspaper in the area and is Miller Beer Donates $6,000 To Murtaugh, Executive Director, Interfaith owned by communication conglomerate. Conference of Greater Milwaukee, Gannett Enterprises, rejected both ads Milwaukee's Cream City Chorus Virginia Little, President, We Care because of the inclusion of the words Nursing Services, Inc.. Robert Long, "Gay" and "Lesbian" and informed [Milwaukee]. Miller Brewing Company five years, she said. Senior Vice President, Park Bank, Sister and Miller Brands, Inc. have donated Miller's is the most significant the Vandeveers that "we just don't print grant to Renee Rose, 'President and CEO, St. those kinds of ads." $6,000 to the Wisconsin Cream City the Chorus thus far, according to Mary's Hospital, Rabbi Francis Barry K urjiaka. Lambda, along with Wisconsin lawyer Chorus to help fund its Christmas and Silberg, Congregation Emanu-El B'Ne Mark Borns, subsequently filed a lawsuit Spring concerts, Chorus Board President Stewart said that Cream City Chorus is Jeshurun, Donald Thelen, President, against the Press Gazette charging its .lay Reinke announced August 28, 1990. !Iways seeking new members and Thelen Engineering & Assoc, Inc., Paul refusal constituted unlawful "We are grateful to Miller Brewing September is one of the best times of the Nannis. Milwaukee Commissioner of discrimination. Company and Miller Brands for the year to join because the Chorus begins its Health, Evangelical Lutheran Bishop outstanding contribution and their In a July 10, 1990 ruling, the Wisconsin rehearsals for the annual Christmas Peter Rogness and Sharon Otto, support," Reinke said. concert then. Court of Appeals upheld a lower court's President, AIDS Resource Center of Chorus Director, Scott Stewart, The Chorus rehearses every dismissal of the suit stating that Wisconsin, Inc. expressed delight with the award, and is Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. at New "newspapers are totally dissimilar in excited about what the gift means to the Hope United Church of Christ, at 14th and nature from the businesses listed in the A C14.‘11"04 of Oil future of Cream City Chorus. The grant Greenfield in Milwaukee. All interested public accommodation act." will allow the proceeds of the two concerts parties are invited to sit in at a rehearsal Borns. Lambda's co-counsel in the to be invested, enabling the Chorus to without pre-arrangement, or an audition case, stated, "This narrow ruling opens establish a secure financial base for the may be arranged by calling 769-6184. up a great slippery-slope where hundreds future, he said. The Chorus' annual Ice Cream Social is of other businesses not explicitly listed in Cream City Chorus has embarked upon at 6:00 p.m., September 9 at the Mitchell the original law would be allowed to a major gifts campaign with the aim of Park Pavilion in Milwaukee. A $5 ticket discriminate, not only against Lesbians establishing a capital fund to draw upon entitles the bearer to an ice cream sundae and Gay men, but against anyone on the for future needs, according to Sandra and a mini-concert. Tickets will be on sale basis of race, gender, disability, or any Kurjiaka. Chorus Board member in through Chorus members and at the door other category traditionally protected by charge of major gifts and fundraising. The on the day of the event. law." Chorus hopes to achieve this goal within Paula L. Ettelbrick, Lambda's Legal Director and attorney handling the case, said. "Lesbians and Gay men must have ACT-UP Survey Finds Dentists access to mainstream forms of advertising, particularly in less urban Discriminate Against HIV+ People where Lesbian and s. areas of the country [Milwaukee]. On Tuesday, September discrimination." Gay papers aren't as plentiful. Wisconsin AIDS Walk 4, 1990, at 3:30 p.m., Milwaukee's Among the reasons given by dentists "The religious, political and corporate Anti- chapter of AIDS Coalition To Unleash for not providing HIV positive people with leaders who are hosting the Breakfast and National Power (ACT-UP), met with adequate dental care, ACT-UP listed the supporting the Wisconsin AIDS Walk representatives of the Wisconsin Dental following: reflect the broad base of community Helms Day Association (WDA) and the Marquette Don't want to become a dumping support we are now gaining in our efforts Dental School at Marquette University. ground; Don't know enough to serve them against the AIDS epidemic, " said Doug Set For Oct. 6 The purpose of the meeting was to (HIV+) properly; Office is carpeted and Nelson. MAP's Executive Director. [Durham, NC]- North Carolina Senate promote greater leadership on the part of therefore cannot be sterile; If we took "Their support symbolizes the Vote 90, the statewide coalition working WDA in response to the AIDS crisis and them (HIV+) it might hurt our present commitment we will need from people to defeat Jesse Helms (R-NC) in 1990, to bring an end to discrimination by many client base; Necessary procedures would from all walks of life if we are to has issued a call to Gay and progressive in Milwaukee's professional dental be too costly or take too long to effectively meet the immense challenges organizations across the country to help community against people who are HIV implement; will take HIV+ people, but do of AIDS that lie ahead." make Helms' defeat a reality. positive. not accept Title XIX. The breakfast will be held at N.C. Senate Vote 90 is inviting After conducting a phone survey of In its letter, ACT-UP said that "At Professional Marketing Services, 2071 N. progressive Americans to join them in approximately 200 area dentists, best, these arguments are vacuous. The Summit Ave., Milwaukee, from 9:30 a.m. "Countdown To Victory" events in all 49 ACT-UP-Milwaukee has reason to believe bottom line is that a large part of the to 11:00 a.m. Participants are asked to supporting states on Saturday, October 6, that one third of the community is professional dental community is trying to make a $50 tax- deductible donation to as an expected crowd of 8,000 North currently engaged in various forms of wash its hands of its legal and moral MAP. Immediately following the Carolinians opposing Helms and discrimination in providing care to people obligations to help ease the burdens we breakfast, the estimated 300 people in supporting his opponent. Harvey Gantt. with HIV disease. Such discrimination is all share in the face of the AIDS crisis." attendance will be asked to join rally that day in Raleigh from all across immoral, unethical and illegal. It must The letter continued, "As ACT-UP Milwaukee Mayor John 0. Norquist and North Carolina. Singer/activist Holly stop. members, we find this situation Susan Mudd in leading off the Wisconsin Near will hold a special NC Senate Vote 90 In its press release, ACT-UP intolerable and are committed to doing AIDS Walk. Mayor Norquist and Mudd benefit concert on the evening of the rally. Milwaukee stated that since it is a group whatever it takes to see that all HIV+ are the Honorary Co-Chairs of the pledge The cross-country effort, subtitled "A committed to bringing an end to the AIDS people in Milwaukee receive decent walk. Opening Ceremonies will begin at National Helms Liberation Action Day," crisis through whatever non-violent dental care." noon, with registration beginning at 11:00 is pivotal because Helms' Senate means are necessary, the group has In its press release, ACT-UP stated, a.m. More than 2,500 walkers are influence has persistent national begun its actions with the dental "It is our hope that the dental community expected to raise $175,000 for AIDS care repercussions. community by calling for the meeting with will realize and live up to its obligations and education in Wisconsin. "Countdown To Victory" organizing WDA. without the need for active protest, but if Invitations to the breakfast have been kits/information or to send donations to "We have also sent out a letter to each not, we are prepared to act so that HIV+ sent to local and state government defeat Helms, write: NCSV '90, 604 West dentist," ACT-UP stated, "who was people will get the health care they officials, corporate executives and Chapel Hill St., Durham, NC 27701. identified by our survey as engaging in deserve. community leaders. September 6, 1990—September 19, 1990—WISCONSIN LIGHT-2 NATIONAL NEWS BRIEFS Coach Fired Over "Personal Best" [Aspen, COI-The Advocate reports that part-time middle school track coach Jill Moles Investigation has been fired for showing her team parts of Personal Best, a movie which focuses on a Studds Calls For GAO Lesbian relationship between two track stars. 'Washington, D.C.]- In a continuing campaign of pressure against the Pentagon. Rep. "I had a hunch I was going to be in trouble when team members all started chanting Gerry Studds (D-MA) has called on the Government Accounting Office (GAO) to 'porno lezzie flicks'," said Moles. She tried to fast forward over parts of the film she investigate the costs and ramifications of the military's ban on Lesbians and Gay men. thought were inappropriate for teens, but confessed "There was one part I didn't catch" "The GAO is a respected, impartial agency — armed with subpoena power — that will — a scene with the two women kissing. undertake a study wider in scope than that conducted by the Pentagon," said Studds. Moles said she showed the film, released in 1982 with an "R" rating, because she "In addition to investigating the policy's rationale, or lack thereof, the GAO will provide thought the athletic scenes might inspire and motivate her team. specific cost breakdowns and statistics on who is most likely to fall victim to the ban." Studds concluded: "In my view, a full examination of the ban. its waste and tax dollars, and disturbing inconsistencies regarding race, sex and rank will further NGLTF Expands Staff, Services underscore the glaring need to reverse the policy immediately." 'Washington, D.C.]- The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) is in the Letters in support of such a GAO investigation should be sent to Rep Les Aspin (D-WI), process of hiring a second lobbyist for the organization as well as two additional staff Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, US House of Representatives, assistants, according to the Washington Blade. Successful fundraising and tight Rayburn Building. Room 2336, Washington, DC 20515. budgeting have enabled the Gay rights group to expand its staff to 14, double its size from just three years ago. Executive Director Urvashi Vaid said the new lobbyist would focus on AIDS and other Marine's Record, Back Pay Restored Gay-related health concerns, including youth suicide and cancer risks among Lesbians. [Parris Island, SC]. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) reports that former The new staff assistants will provide administrative support. Marine Sergeant Christine Hilinski, who was demoted after testifying as a character Vaid said that NGLTF has 17,000 names on its active membership list. She cited witness for a Lesbian colleague, has been awarded back pay and has had her good service passage of the federal Hate Crimes Statistics Act (which mandates the collection of data record restored by the Marine Corps. on crimes against minorities, including Gays), passage of the Americans With During testimony at the 1988 court-martial of Sgt. Cheryl Jameson. Hilinski said that Disabilities Act (which includes HIV-positive people in its definition of the disabled) as Jameson "did a fine job" and that Jameson's sexual orientation had not affected her well as release of NGLTF's annual report on Violence and Defamation Against Gays and work in any way. Four days after the sworn testimony, Hilinski was demoted and her pay Lesbians as important accomplishments of the group this year. was cut by $220 a month. For more information, or to become a member, write to NGLTF at 1517 U Street NW, The ACLU was able to prove that the Marine Corps action against Hilinski was in Washington, D.C. 20009. Phone: (202) 332-6483. retaliation for her testimony and, specifically, for her "lenient position on homosexuality." Even conservative columnist James J. Kilpatrick had come to Hilinski's Gay Group Sues Dallas Police defense, citing the vindictiveness of the Corps' action against her. 'Dallas, TX]- The Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund has filed suit against the Hilinski continues to believe that "sexual orientation should not be considered in state of Texas. the city of Dallas and Dallas Police Chief Mack Vines for denying a police evaluating anyone's performance." Hilinski, a model soldier with an "outstanding" officer position to a woman. Mica England, solely because she is a Lesbian, according to service record, left the Marines in 1989 after serving for eleven years. the Montrose Voice. England. 25, was denied employment as a police officer when the Dallas Police 4th Openly Gay Runs For Congress Department said that it doesn't hire Gay people because sodomy is illegal under Texas law. Lambda's suit challenges the constitutionality of the Texas sodomy statute and [New City, NY]- Sean Strub of Rockland County, New York has become the fourth further contends that England's right to be free from "unwarranted government openly Gay candidate seeking election to the US House of Representatives. Strub, a intrusion" is being denied because of the Department's policy. Democrat, is hoping to unseat 9 term Republican Benjamin Gilman to represent the state's 22nd district, just northwest of New York City. Strub joins newcomer Mike Gelpi, another Gay Democrat, who is seeking election to Stores Adopt Pro-Gay Policy Congress from his Ohio district. Despite a recent scandal, openly Gay Congressman 'Washington, D.C.]- Two east coast department store chains, Woodward and Lothrop Barney Frank (D-MA) is expected to win re-election to his seat. While fellow Bay Stater (known as "Woodies") and Garfinckel's, have extended employee discount privileges to Gerry Studds (D-MA) faces a challenge from a conservative opponent who has targeted the domestic partners of unmarried employees, according to The Washington Blade. Studds' sexuality and liberal voting. Duane Rinde, a mid-level manager at Woodies in D.C., filed complaints with his union and went public in an effort to get a spouse discount card for his partner, Rob Teir. Laguna Beach OK's Partners' Law Following negotiations with Gay groups, Woodies agreed to grant discount cards to the [Laguna Beach, CA]- The City Council of Laguna Beach has unanimously approved partners of its Gay and straight employees and to add "sexual orientation" and legislation that makes unmarried partners of city employees — whether Gay or straight — "marital status" to its equal opportunity guidelines. The policy applies in 17 Woodies eligible for medical and dental benefits previously available only to married spouses. stores and another 17 Wannamaker stores which the chain operates. Garfinckel's, with 9 Unmarried couples must sign an affidavit saying they have lived together at least six stores in the D.C./Virginia area, followed Woodies' example and revised its policies in months and plan to stay together indefinitely. Both partners must be mentally competent the same way. adults, unrelated by blood, and must notify the city if their relationship changes. News Briefs are compiled by Jamakaya from mainstream newspapers and wire Said Laguna Beach Councilman Robert Gentry: "We know today in Southern California services, organizational press releases and Gay and Lesbian papers from across the U.S. and the nation that the American family is changing and the City of Laguna Beach is responding to that change." Laguna Beach now joins Berkeley, West Hollywood and Santa Cruz as California cities Cream City Chorus which have recognized benefits for domestic partners. Los Angeles recently extended its employee leave program to include unmarried domestic partners as well. WHO: 10 Million Carry HIV Infection ICE CREAM SOCIAL [New York, NY]- The World Health Organization (WHO) has revised its estimate of the ,•:::::•••••...... /,.. f,.\ number of people worldwide who are currently infected with HIV which leads to AIDS. .:...:"..1 .,,.., ...... :... iFi eo i e WHO's current estimate is 8 to 10 million. •0 0 0 " - '''''t'. ..t1 " ' r ib,3 " Several new studies indicate an "extensive spread" of HIV in Africa , . t . ,:' / and Asia. In •800 • ;_zsv ;: . ? 0 Sub-Saharan Africa, the '" •••• number of people infected is now more than 5 million. In Asia, •••• • ••::: where infections were "virtually nil" in 1988, the number has risen to half a million. .0 0. • W 'l• ';•1. .1 " -11 ••,," ' While WHO has seen a "gradual slowing" in the infection rate within industrial nations. ;.' •(:$ :0!: the rates there remain high. ••••% If these trends continue, WHO will have to revise upward its current estimate that ORO IMO• between 15 and 20 million people will be infected with HIV by the year 2000. (I MMO • •••• • ' • • • ''" • 011ie 0.10 Interracial Novel Banned •Mi• in Ill. ••••• 'Chicago, IL]. The Illinois Department of Corrections has banned Eight Days a Week, 11. • ' • •••••••• an interracial Gay novel by Larry Duplechan, after seizing the book from an inmate who OUP 01.0 had ordered it through the mail. •IIMO OEM. Citing descriptive passages of homosexual intercourse, the Department of Corrections' Publication Review Committee declared that the book met the US Supreme Court's definition of "obscenity." Sasha Alyson, publisher of the book, plans to help the inmate in an appeal. Alyson said: "This is a textbook example of why censorship laws are dangerous. By no definition of the law is Eight Days a Week obscene. These homophobic prison authorities are using the obscenity law as a convenient means to harass homosexuals and to deny to this particular inmate access to the literature of his choice." Dukakis Vetoes Foster Care Ban 'Boston, MA]. Gov. Michael Dukakis has vetoed a budget amendment that would have restricted Gays and Lesbians from becoming foster parents in the state of Massachusetts. In 1985. the Dukakis administration angered Gays by changing the state's foster care regulations to exclude homosexuals from eligibility as foster parents. After numerous protests and threatened lawsuits, the policies were rewritten, making parenting experience rather than marital status the main criteria for placement. David LaFontaine, of the Coalition for Lesbian and Gay Civil Rights, said of the latest attempt at exclusion: "It is both ironic and gratifying that Dukakis. who authored this anti-Gay policy, should now use his power to overrule the discriminatory language adopted by the legislature." S.C. ACLU Demands Police Tapes I Columbia, SC]. Saying that the tapes are an invasion of the marchers' privacy, the South Carolina ACLU is demanding that police turn over videotapes recorded at Columbia's Gay and Lesbian Pride March on June 24, 1990. Police spokeswoman Cathy Bolyn denied any wrongdoing, saying that police often Sunday, September 9 videotaped large events to record any "controversial" incidents or arrests that might take place: "We're not showing the tapes to anyone or saving them for a secret file somewhere." 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM But South Carolina ACLU Director Steven Bates decried the governmental surveillance MITCHELL PARK PAVILION of law abiding citizens. In a letter to Police Chief Bob Wilbur, Bates asked that all audio $5 Ticket Gets You A Mini-Concert & An Ice Sundae and video tapes of the event be relinquished or destroyed and that the chief provide an Cream explanation of the department's policy. Other Refreshments Available September 6, 1990—September 19, 1990—WISCONSIN LIGHT-3 1950's Theme Highlights Randy Wisconsin Heralded For AIDS Frank's Birthday M.A.P. Benefit Legislation At National Meeting By Terry Boughner back then — pegged pants, maybe, then [Madison]- Wisconsin's landmark legal organizations. [Milwaukee]- Remember Princess dress for the occasion. Prizes will be protections and state-funded programs "People at the highest risk must be Summer-fall-winter-spring? How about given for the best '50's dress — female for people with AIDS and HIV infection encouraged to get tested, so they can Sergeant Bilko? Or maybe your folks and male. were heralded at a national meeting of assess their own health status, so they "liked Ike" and you wore white bucks The entertainment will be "fab." state lawmakers last month. can take steps to stay healthy themselves, and chinos with the buckle in the back? There'll be Rona, BJ Daniels, Ginger Speaking to the annual meeting of the and to protect others," Clarenbach told Well, if you remember any of this or Spice, Chastity Belt, Jennifer from National Conference of State Legislatures the lawmakers. more from the 1950's — or if you were too Winnepeg, Canada, Tiffany Thomas and (NCSL) in Nashville, Tennessee, State "No one's going to get tested if they young, a mere babe or not even thought the whole MC'd by Charlotte Loraine. Representative David Clarenbach (D- think they could lose their job, lose their about and want to feel and see what those Tickets are available at M&M for $5.00 Madison) declared that, "Wisconsin has insurance, be denied medical care or be years were like, Randy Frank's Annual and there are only 500 of them for all you responded in a unique fashion" to the left alone to die. That's why the legal Birthday Show, "At The Hop!" is the cats. The show is a benefit and Randy AIDS epidemic by looking at the protections are important, and that's why place to plan to be. hopes to raise $5,000. 50% will go to the experience of the larger states with much state funding for care and treatment The "Hop" will take place on Milwaukee AIDS Project. 25% to the higher incidents of AIDS. programs is important," he said. Saturday, September 15 beginning at Cream City Chorus and 25% to the Fest Clarenbach stated that, "most states Clarenbach praised the NCSL for 10:30 p.m. in the M&M Club's parking City Singers. Cool. Randy says there are are ill- prepared" to deal with the addressing the subject, because, "it lot, 124 N. Water St. in Milwaukee. also a few reserved tables left and can be medical, ethical and legal issues helps to demonstrate, in dramatic terms, Though Randy's done many shows, had by contacting him at M&M's. surrounding AIDS," but that how states have become an equal partner this one is the biggest. He promises it will "I want everyone to have a wonderful Wisconsin's model, "provides a secure in the fight against AIDS." be "funny, nostalgic, an all 'round good time," Randy said and, with a smile, environment for people with AIDS." "We must reduce the transmission of time" and a "Thank You" to everyone remembers all the people who are coming He cited Wisconsin's five-part AIDS through education and counseling. for a wonderful year. together to make this benefit possible. strategy: a bill of rights to assure medical And, we must recognize that people need There'll be classic cars (Did you EVER Randy's wish will be fulfilled. Jeeze, care; insurance guarantees to prevent not die from AIDS. We must help people think to be old enough to hear the '50's just writing this, taking myself back down limitation of AIDS treatment coverage; live with AIDS," Clarenbach said. called "classic?) — a '54 chrysler, a '63 memory lane was fun. As the song says, prohibition against involuntary HIV Clarenbach, a 16 year veteran of the T-bird, a '57 caddy convertible and more "Dearie do you remember?" Yes, I do— testing; anti-discrimination protections, legislature and Speaker Pro Tern of the to conform to a starlight drive-in setting and I'm looking forward to remembering and funding for life care services through State Assembly, is the author of the complete, may I add, with tent and some more on the 15th. community-based AIDS service pioneering AIDS laws in Wisconsin. carhops in costume (just ordinary clothes back then — back then???). Remember hoola hoops and poodle skirts and beehive hairdos? They'll all be in evidence and, maybe, some guy will remember to wear a Remember when . . DA. '56 lie ,sg, If you remember the way it was to dress sI %e Cs/t10:0 Wisconsin Benefit Milk came in bottles, From AIDS Rona Research Grant Phones had dials, Ginger ]New York, NY]- The American 494 Spice Foundation for AIDS Research (AmFAR) 4°494/eis Cadillacs had fins, has announced a new round of grants totalling $976,861 for 13 Community-Based Clinical Trial (CBCT) centers. More than $300,000 for these knew generous really grants was provided through a And girls Marx contribution from singer Madonna, who MiMi donated the proceeds from the sold-out 'S8( final concert of her U.S. "Blond ..\ 41- 1 Ambition" tour. tease? \ I - _____ to • how Among the recipients was the 1. • \ • V-- Wisconsin Community-based Research ekeSti, if -...t _ Consortium (WCRC) which received a (Yowl $25,000 seed grant to help set up a clinical trials program in the state that would tr, introduce experimental drugs to battle 04,0 AIDS. The State of Wisconsin has already set ,59 *-a, $150,000 towards that end, but RANDY aside requires WCRC to match those funds. Evileen Kitt WCRC involves at present, five concerned clinicians, all with HIV-care experience, who have organized to FRANK'S conduct statewide trials of therapeutic and prophylactic drugs to fight HIV and AIDS. Presently, patients must go to Annual Birthday Show Chicago or Minneapolis to receive such experimental treatments which are often the only route left for PWA's who have ,60 not been helped by federally approved medications. AT THE HOP! According to WCRC, the situation is urgent and getting worse. For example, in '61 the 1990s, WCRC estimates that HIV Saturday, September 15th Ma infections among women in Wisconsin Wiz will increase 393% over the total for this 41 Co. group at the end of the 1980's. One in 10:30 p.m. 1,800 Wisconsin women will become infected with HIV. In the '90's, HIV infections among M&M Club - Parking Lot Wisconsin minority residents will reach 124 North Water Street - Milwaukee one in 88. By the late '90's, Wisconsin will have an annual AIDS incidence rate of between Prizes will be given Av g` 18 and 27 per 100,000 population. comparable to rates currently seen in for best 50's dress - California and New Jersey. / Tl itany WCRC's initial office will be at MAP, Male and Female! A with the goal of establishing a fully equipped and independent office as soon '63 '62 Benefit Show 0, as funding permits. WCRC hopes to Jennifer from e a physician-directed network of Winnepeg for the establish ote . 1* research nurses linked to a central office Canada Ore 04' by electronic telecommunications, Milwaukee Aids Project* capable of carrying out both their own trials and a local component of 64 multicenter trials. Cream City Chorus & Fest City Singers include the use of Potential studies for direct patient ,upport, financial as,istan(e, rifabutin to prevent Mycobacterium avium *All M.A.P. donations have been designated infection; the use of high-dose acyclovir or food pantry, Mikaukee House, recreational enjoyment, needs and wishes of people living with desciclovir to prevent CMV infection re se‘\65 which commonly causes blindness in AIDS patients, and a comparative study of several antiretroviral agents for progressive AIDS unresponsive to conventional therapy. September 6, 1990—September 19, 1990—WISCONSIN LIGHT-4 Crawling Out Give the People Light and they FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK will find their own way. Someone once said that nobody saves runner-up in the Miss Gay Continental From The the world in August. It's the Sunday of pageant in Chicago. months. Maybe so, but there have been a And most certainly the deepest thanks Wreckage lot of nice things happening to people that to Dee-poo, Miriam Ben-Shalom, Jenean The deserve notice. Sharp, Bob and Rusty, Larry Krueger of By Brian Kipp First of all, a hearty congratulations to Cafe Melange without whom we (Jerry, I 1990 has certainly been a turbulent Wisconsin the Cream City Chorus on receiving the should say) could never, ever have gotten year for me. So much has happened that grant from Miller Brewery. The money the cherry tree ready and constructed the one week feels like a whole month. Funny Light will not only free the Chorus to begin to booth at MAPfest together. Thank you all how time changes things; how build an endowment, but is a fine tribute for going "above and beyond" as they relationships evolve beyond our control. to their talent and the hard work they put say. The key word is "control." Seems like into every concert and performance. Well, maybe August is the Sunday of someone is always trying to control your Next, I want to wish Ron Gelman, editor months, but good things have happened life, to mold you into their liking. For and publisher of In Step and a great guy, to a lot of very nice people. Oh yes, did I seven long months, I let this happen to a belated Happy Birthday from all of us mention that September 22 is moving day me. Instead of just trying to conform to here at Light. For years now, Ron has put for Barb Coyle. She says she can use one loved one's expectations, I tried to do out a publication of which we here in willing hands. this for everyone — my family, my boss, Milwaukee and Wisconsin can be very, Before I forget. Tuesday, September 11 and my best friend. very proud. is election day. Everyone, get yourselves The common thread, naturally, was Happy Birthday, too, to JJ, Mr. Gay out and VOTE!!! A large part of the trying to get me to go straight. I finally Wisconsin; not only a hunk, but one of the struggle for Lesbian/Gay liberation and acceded to my family and friend's hopes nicest guys you'd ever want to meet. equality is conducted at the ballot and went the straight route. I don't want to forget Bob at Jet's. box--and EVERY SINGLE VOTE I did encounter some pleasant Executive & Editorial Offices Happy Birthday, Bob. You're a generous COUNTS!!! If you're not sure who is surprises. I did make love to a woman and 1843 N. Palmer and thoughtful guy and Happy Birthday running in your district, you can find out I did enjoy it. I even began to find that Milwaukee, WI 53212 too, to Ken S. an "Italian Stallion." It's simply by calling (414) 278-4060. girls paid attention to me — a fact both his 29th???? And now, just as I finish this up, the flattering and amusing. Meantime, a love (414) 372-2773 Hearty and well-earned congratulations phone rings. It's Alison Bechdel creator was growing inside of me that I didn't Light FAX: 14141 289-0789 to Peggy Morsch on winning a silver of the nationally syndicated comic strip realize until it was almost too late. I had medal at Gay Games III. Great work, "Dykes to Watch Out For." I am pleased fallen in love with my best friend; my PROFESSIONAL STAFF Peggy. You make Milwaukee proud. to announce that beginning next issue, absolutely straight best friend. Publisher And congratulations to Mimi Marks, Light will be running the strip regularly. If He and I went through a lot together in Jerry Johnson Miss Gay Wisconsin, for being 3rd you haven't seen it, it is fantastic. nine months. It was an emotional roller coaster. About half way through the ride, Executive Editor I realized it was time to get off before Terry Boughner, Ph.d. LETTERS somebody got hurt. Arts & Entertainment Editor I sat down and thought for 48 hours, Geno join the armed forces is true; that we would never leaving my apartment, thoroughly Advertising Manager Boycott Rejected consider supporting a goal of the U.S. analyzing my relationships with my friend government that is predicated on Jerry Johnson its own ill- and my family as well. TO THE EDITOR: conceived policies (in the Middle East) is to 372-2773 In the end, I realized that it was best to It is my pleasure to inform you that the miss the point of our modern history: the Guild of San Francisco, Inc. Board of end of oppression, both here and abroad. cut all of them out of my life. As much as I Typography & Process Graphics Tavern Directors has unanimously voted to support Ben-Shalom would have the oppressed love each of them, the pain they were C.S.P., INCORPORATED Miller Brewing Company of San Francisco, become the oppressors. causing and what I let them cause, nearly they will I suggest that before any one lines up like destroyed me. I had lost my identity. I COLUMNISTS as they have been and have stated continue to support the Lesbian and Gay lemmings, concerned individuals take the didn't know what I enjoyed, what I liked State Rep. David community of San Francisco. time to read about our Mid East policies and or disliked, what I believed. E. Clarenbach, Roger Gremminger MD. This recommendation of support was learn our Iraqi connection. So, in a manner surprising to them all, I As one who was a Green Beret Military Marc Haupert. Jamakaya, Karen Lamb voted on by the general membership of the cut them all out of my life. My friend I told Guild of San Francisco, Inc. at our Intelligence Officer who parachuted into Ph.d.. Bill Meunier. John Michael Tavern why- and Iran; maneuvered in Jordan, and as a youth, -not so much because I'd been in Roberts meeting on Tuesday, July 24, 1990 passed enthusiastically by the quorum of grew up in the Gulf region, it seems to me love with him, but because he abused that love and didn't treat me REPORTERS membership present. any call to arms is both stupid, ill-informed with respect. —Stanley W. Boyd and anathema to our movement's goals. As If he and my family did truly love and Eugene Brzenk, Ph.d.. Sue Burke, President a service man who was court-marshaled and respect me. they would accept me for who Michael Lisowski Tavern Guild of San Francisco, Inc. expelled due to "Homosexuality", I can I am — no matter whether I'm Gay. As only believe that I am a better person for it. long as I'm happy, why shouldn't they be Until such time as the United States happy for me? INTERNATIONAL Support CCF realizes that wars of imperialism are wrong; and until It's so hard to begin to describe, but CORRESPONDENTS such time as our political system TO THE EDITOR: rejects public manipulation, war-mongering, it's like awakening from an extended Reich; England-Poul Mexico-Francis J. The time is once again upon us when our fascist idealism and empire building on the coma where you rediscover everything: E. Burke; Puerto Rico-Jose Toro- employers (be they government or private) backs of its citizens, I propose that we Gays sights, sounds, tastes, smells... and Alfonso; India-Sandeep; Japan-Hiroaki, approach us and ask us to help them in their and Lesbians, who are dedicated to a better touch. The first time I kissed a guy in Yeishiro Minami; Peru-Roberto Bar- fundraising efforts for various causes. I life, place in abeyance any thought of putting seven months was like, well, like being a cena. encourage everybody to take a close look at our lives on the line for the ilk of George virgin again. what they're asking. Bush and his "Splendid Little Wars." I really do feel like a new person now. I Whether your employer pushes United In sum, Miriam, speak for yourself and am much more social, getting to know don't assume your use Way or their own Combined Federal or State of the pronoun people and making friends. I can be light or private employer "us" includes me, or thousands of other campaign, they all direct and mischievous and have fun. 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Office: (414) 289.7777. September 6, 1990—September 19, 1990—WISCONSIN LIGHT-5 MAPfest Draws A Record 1,800 People While Grossing $23,000 By Terry Boughner flesh that one man at the Gay Pride booth [Milwaukee]. For many of the "could barely breath" for looking. weekends this Summer season, it has The performers on both stages were, by rained. But the sun shown brightly on all accounts, outstanding. There was Sunday, September 2 and the air was Rufus and His Singing Machine; Bruce warm; perfect weather for MAPfest '90, Woodford; Spanish Barflys; Any Title the Milwaukee AIDS Project's (MAP) Will Do, Rhonda Moore Production; The annual fund-raising festival. New Sunday Show, La Cage Productions; The crowds started arriving well ahead Win, Lose or Draw, Partners of the 2:00 start — and they kept on Productions; Chastity Belt & Friends, coming. As someone said. "Last year Stars on Parade, King Productions; Baby there was an afternoon and an evening Jane Hudson & Friends; Sandy Beach, crowd. This year there's no difference. In Miss Ft. Lauderdale; and Miss M with the end, according to MAP's figures, Her Case of Celebrities, BJ Daniels, more than 1,800 people were there as Ginger Spice, Ronnie Marks, Bouji and JJ compared to 1,200 for MAPfest '89. (Miss M also donated her tips, more than This year too, there were more booths, $350, to the Milwaukee House.) more games sponsored by participating At 10:00 p.m., on that warm summer Several hundred women celebrated Women's Equality Day on August 25 at Milwaukee organizations and groups for people to evening, came the most moving moment Washington Park Pavilion, which included speakers and information booths. enjoy. And enjoy they did. One man of all. Those attending held lit candles coming up to a booth, announced "I've high and with many holding each other, Milwaukee's GAMMA Hosts got $100 to spend and I'm going to spend softly sang, offering hope for the it all." Several hours later, he confessed conquest of AIDS. himself broke. This year MAPfest grossed over Twelfth Annual Corn Roast Sept. 9 There was drink and food aplenty; lots $23,000, up from $16,000 last year, [Milwaukee]- GAMMA's twelfth For further information on Milwaukee of brats and good Wisconsin corn and all making MAPfest '90 the biggest and best annual Corn Roast is scheduled for GAMMA, an athletic and social the rest. MAP thanks Jack Schulz and all ever. Special thanks should go to Ronnie Sunday, September 9, 1990, at Picnic organization, contact Bob at (414) the food preparers, Church Lady, and Marks and the MAP Fund-raising Area number 4 in Milwaukee's Lake 963-9833. MAP staff, clients and volunteers who Committee — Robert Archer, Steve Bahr, Park. Arrive about noon for games, helped set-up, clean-up, cook and those Tom Boll, Rick Fores, Bea McGee, Lynn socializing and the best of the Fall's corn. who volunteered at booths; Bob and Fred Schmidt, Gary Steen. John Terhardt, Included in the day's activities will be for sound. Roger Uscilla and Tom — for their tireless volleyball, body relays, frisbee contests, There was "Miss Marks" pushing a work and dedicated effort in organizing and touch football warm- ups. shopping cart, peddling her...raffle MAPfest '90. The afternoon supper includes brats, tickets and so much exposed beautiful 'burgers, and a big variety of beverages. The cost is still $5.00 — the same price GAMMA charged in 1980! All members Masel Seeks Governorship of Wisconsin's Gay and Lesbian BOOT CAMP SALOON community are welcome to join in the MILWAUKEE'S With A Pro-Choice Campaign festivities. LEATHER / LEVI BAR [Madison] Ben Masel is running two-party system and the Republicans Other GAMMA activities scheduled for against Tommy Thompson, seeking the need changing even more than the other September include biking, volleyball, the 209 E. National Republican nomination for governor in the guys." He defines himself as a opening of the Russian art exhibit at the Milwaukee, WI primary on September 11. Masel is also "Republican in the Ripon tradition." Haggerty Museum, dining out and a 414-643-6900 actively seeking the votes of Wisconsin (The GOP was founded in Ripon, group trip to the REP's "Educating Light readers. Wisconsin as the party opposed to Rita." Masel is running as a Republican slavery.) Masel says "150 years later, because, as he says, "like it or not, it's a there are still many kinds of slavery that need to be abolished. Wisconsin's open A c1E01471040 Helms Supporters primary," he says, "provides the opportunity to directly challenge the File Complaints Banana Republicans of Tommy Thompson who, by their fondness for low-wage, Against ACT-UP, non-union labor and limitless corporate greed, threaten to turn Wisconsin into a Other Groups banana republic." Masel calls himself "pro-choice on [Washington, D.C.]- A political action everything." That includes Womyn's committee called the Conservative reproductive choice, helmet laws, artistic Campaign Fund has filed two complaints expression, education, urine tests, and with the Federal Election Commission "who we love." charging ACT- UP and several Gay Masel is also a proponent of the Wisconsin AIDS Walk" organizations with illegally attempting to legalization of hemp from which influence the re-election campaign of Sen. marijuana is derived. "The most urgent Jesse Helms (R-NC), according to the reason for this," he says, "is Washington Blade. Helms is being SEPTEMBER 30,1990 marijuana's use in the treatment of challenged by Democrat Harvey Gantt in LAKEFRONT AIDS." He believes that people living MILWAUKEE'S the November election. Registration/Pledge forms available with AIDS need marijuana because "pot The complaints allege that at Kohl's Food Stores or by calling: extremely effective in counteracting the ACT-UP/D.C., ACT- UP/San Francisco is side effects of AZT." Yet, he says, if a and other Gay groups have illegally person living with AIDS uses pot, "they 414.273.1991 attempted to influence the election by violate the law, pay extremely high prices A PLEDGE WALK TO BENEFIT AIDS CARE AND EDUCATION. promoting a national boycott of Miller and risk the possibility of its PRODUCED BY THE MILWAUKEE AIDS PROJECT P.O. BOX 92505 Beer and Marlboro cigarettes. Miller and contamination." MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 Marlboro are owned by Phillip Morris He supports the idea that Wisconsin Sponsored in part by; Aurora Health Care, Bank One, Inc., which has donated large sums of Miller Brewing Co. , and Time Insurance Co. farmers should be allowed to grow hemp money to Helms and to a museum that freely. Hemp, he says can be used for will house the senator's memorabilia. food, fuel, fiber, paper and medicine. (Milwaukee ACT-UP along with Wisconsin Light, In Step, the Cream City Foundation and other Gay organizations "I remember telling my Sunday have opposed the Miller boycott, citing School class and my father that the generous financial support Miller has I didn't believe in God. But it wasn't given local Gay groups and AIDS services God I didn't believe in. it was God as over the years.) an old male Caucasian with long Peter T. Flaherty of the Conservative white hair. Campaign Fund said it was his intention "I spent years probably not going to "tie up" the energy and resources of to church once. Then, senior year in college, I started looking into the anti-Helms forces by filing the a Unitarian Universalist church in complaints. But Michael Petrelis of town. I remember thinking, this is ACT-UP/D.C. said the fact that very odd, I'm making this choice supporters of Helms filed the complaints on my own. I was going because "is a positive sign we're having an effect I wanted to go. because something on the election." was missing on Sunday morning. In a related matter, Petrelis and five "One of the things I value most other activists who were arrested in July about being a UnitarianUniversalist for occupying the Capitol Hill offices of is being able to question. To step Sen. Helms each received three day back from what I had previously suspended sentences and six months of 'believed in' Nobody says to me probation. Prosecutors dropped the I can't believe, nobody is saying I haven't the right to charge of "unlawful entry" in exchange question. "Unitarian Universalism encour- pleas to the misdemeanor for guilty ages openness. It encourages charge of demonstrating in a Capitol dialogue. When I tell my friends building. that, they're amazed it's still consid- Said Petrelis: "I think it's an okay ered a religion. And they want to sentence. We wanted to simply serve know more about it' notice on Helms that we're trying to get in FIRST UNITARIAN SOCIETY his face and we're doing our damnedest OF MILWAUKEE 2735257 is a small to isolate him. The sentence UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST price to pay in terms of unseating CHURCH WEST Helms." 7823535 September 6, 1990—September 19, 1990—WISCONSIN LIGHT-6 Impressive List Of Corporate Wisconsin AIDS Walk Prizes Sponsors To Lead Wis. AIDS Walk To the people who on the day of the Walk turn in the By Terry Boughner serving as Honorary Co-Chairs for the highest amount of collected pledge money: [Milwaukee]. The first annual Walk. Wisconsin AIDS Walk, produced by the "The Wisconsin AIDS Walk will bring problem of AIDS which Milwaukee AIDS Project (MAP) and attention to the GRAND PRIZE: 4 day/3 night package, PLUS two round-trip tickets on direct impact on our community," scheduled for Sunday, September 30, has a American Airlines to one of the following destinations: 1990, is off to a soaring start and is still Norquist said. Disneyland, San Diego, San Francisco, Disney growing with the Walk pins sporting the "Our support for the Milwaukee AIDS colorful and distinctive logo beginning to Project has to do with the organization's World/Epcot Center/MGM Studios Theme Park, PLUS be seen around the city. efforts to serve individuals in need," a 35mm Kodak Camera Outfit. Package includes deluxe Rain or shine, the Walk will begin at Mudd said. She added. "We support the hotel accommodations, midsize car rental and attraction 11:00 a.m. at Urban Park, located just Project's work as an advocate for change tickets. Courtesy of American Airlines, Bottom Line north of the Summerfest grounds. There to create a climate in which the harm of Travel-Wisconsin and John Geissler and Associates. will be rest stops and entertainment AIDS can be diminished." provided all along the way. "The Wisconsin AIDS Walk will be the 1ST PRIZE: Two round-trip tickets to Montego Bay, Jamaica on largest fundraiser and educational event Funway Holidays Funjet. Courtesy of Funway Holidays tfElitAkTAp4 of 01 for AIDS ever produced in Wisconsin," Funjet. Nelson said. "We are anticipating more then 2,500 walkers who, through pledges, will help raise a goal of $175,000. 2ND PRIZE: Two round-trip tickets on Northwest Airlines to MAP will receive 75 percent of the anywhere in the continental United States that Walk proceeds to support AIDS Northwest flies. Courtesy of Salentine Travel. prevention education programs, volunteer resources and support services for people 3RD PRIZE: Two round-trip tickets on Midwest Express Airlines to with AIDS. The remainder of the proceeds anywhere Midwest flies. Courtesy of Midwest Express. will be disbursed to other organizations that provide AIDS services in Milwaukee To the team (2-10 members) that on the day of the Walk and Wisconsin. These include: TEAM PRIZE: turns in the highest amount of the Beloit Inner City Council on collected pledge money. Substance Abuse, the Brady East STD Walker's Point Signature Pub Crawl aboard one of Clinic, Center Project, Green Bay, Great Milwaukee's trolley cars. Courtesy of Walker's Point Lakes Hemophilia Foundation, Lincoln Tavern Association. Wisconsin AIDS Walk' Neighborhood Center, Kenosha and the The list of Walk corporate sponsors is Spanish Center of Racine, Kenosha and Suggest that your sponsors pledge as "Take this step," he urged. impressive. As of press time, they Walworth Counties, Madison AIDS much as they can per kilometer for the 10k "Register, collect pledges and donations include: Miller Brewing Company, Aurora Support Network (MASN), the Visiting walk --a minimum of $1.00 is and walk with us. I can't tell you; I can't Health Care, Bank One, Time Insurance Nurse Association and the Wisconsin Company, Thelen Engineering & recommended. say it strongly enough, how important Conference of Churches/AIDS Pastoral Nelson strongly emphasized the this event is to the efforts of MAP and Associates, WTMJ-TV, Breezin' 100.7 Care Network importance in the four weeks that remain AIDS-care organizations throughout FM, First Wisconsin Bank of Mayfair, Registration is easy. Materials and to the Walk of getting pledges now and Wisconsin in our work of providing National Business Furniture, the pledge forms are available at MAP, Milwaukee County Labor Council bringing the checks made out to MAP to education throughout the Wisconsin Kohl's Food Stores and other businesses the Walk. community and help and care for those (AFL-C10), North Avenue Pharmacy, throughout the Milwaukee area and "The pledges," he said. "are with HIV and those living with AIDS." O'Neil Cannon & Hollman, Park Bank, Wisconsin. You can also receive one by Urakas, Blum & Co., S.C., Henri's Food absolutely essential to the success of the "I urge all of our friends and mail. Simply fill out the form inserted in Walk." supporters," Nelson said, "and Products Co., Strauss-Maguire & this issue of Light or call MAP at (414) There will be prizes awarded in various everyone who cares about the AIDS Associates, Inc., Telecheck, Wisconsin 273-1991. Federation of Nurses & Health Care categories, based on the dollar amount epidemic to make two commitments: (1) Professionals, United Health, Inc.. Klein turned in on the day of the Walk. to participate in the Walk on September HOW TO LINE UP SPONSORS Metal Finishing and Peltz Brothers. Nelson praised the community's 30, and (2) to secure from family and on-going response to the AIDS crisis and friends at least $100 in pledges." Doug Nelson, MAP's Executive Again, it's easy and it's fun and, if reiterated the "vital importance" of the As you solicit pledges and join in the Director expressed his thanks and the experience is any judge, you'll find pledges and donations in continuing to walk, remember, Nelson said, "you are gratitude of all at MAP for this people willing to sign up. You'll also find outstanding show of corporate support. make the highest possible quality of giving of yourself and giving others the that you will increase AIDS education and service available to people infected with chance to do the same in lightening the Susan Mudd and her spouse, awareness. Milwaukee Mayor John 0. Norquist, are HIV disease. burden of this terrible disease.

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801 - 805 South 2nd Street Milwaukee, WI Jazz 383-8330 September 6, 1990—September 19, 1990—WISCONSIN LIGHT-7 SISTERNEWS AND VIEWS Solider Denied National Guard Postscripts Entry; ACLU Files Suit [Milwaukeej- On September 5, 1990, "identified him as Sergeant Wiggens." To A Hectic the American Civil Liberties Union When Wiggens saw that Aries had been (ACLU) of Wisconsin Foundation filed an denied reenlistment in the Army, Summer employment discrimination complaint Wiggens asked, "Are you Gay?" Aries By Jamakaya with the Wisconsin State Personnel told him "I was." Oh joy! Oh rapture! To have a pen in Commission on behalf of a Gay soldier "Sergeant Wiggens then told me that hand and a blank sheet of paper before me who was denied employment by the the State National Guard follows National once again. This is where I'm meant to Wisconsin National Guard. The regulations regarding homosexuality." be. complainant, Richard Aries of Madison, Aries states that he understood this to I took a scary detour last month. I threw who was honorably discharged at the end mean that he would not be permitted to myself into organizing a big community of his term or service with the regular join the Guard because of his sexual event, the Women's Equality Day army, was informed that he would not be orientation. Celebration/Protest at Washington Park permitted to join the state national guard "I suppose I should just leave," Aries on August 25. For five weeks, all my because of his sexual orientation. says he told the Sergeant. Wiggens said worst compulsive energies ran totally According to the complaint form, Aries there was nothing he could do. amok. Ask my sister committee members states that at the time of his initial contact Aries is currently represented by ACLU — they're survivors, too. JAMAKAYA with the National Guard recruiter in of Wisconsin Volunteer Attorney Patrick The result was pretty successful, with idea that women should altogether Madison, he was told that "there was a Berigan, of the Milwaukee law firm of hundreds of people crowding the abandon today's society and form their slot open (in the Guard) with opportunity Angermeier & Rogers. Community Building. They heard own communities." for advancement" and that due to his Wisconsin statutes prohibit compelling speeches about women's That is not my definition of separatism experience in the regular army, he employment discrimination on the basis rights and musical entertainment by nor is it an accurate statement of my "would have the same rank" as before, of sexual orientation. In addition, Blomberg and MaHaffey of the Cafe position. not have to go through basic training and Wisconsin statutes specifically prohibit Melange (Sundays, 7:00 p.m.) and For the last 14 years, I have lived my be eligible for student loans. the state's national guard from Stephanie Galetti of Madison. They got to personal life almost exclusively as a According to Aries' deputation, later discriminating on the basis of sexual eat tons of food and meet with new friends female separatist. As a Lesbian, and a that day, he went to the Guard office and orientation, in spite of federal regulations and old at the many tables set up by fairly vocal one at that, I clearly have a spoke with a man whose name tag requiring such discrimination. women's and community groups (MAP, preference for the friendship and Jobs With Peace, Hunger Task Force, company of women. However, in my Welfare Warriors, NOW, the Mobe and professional life — in education, on the Ten Tips To Prevent Being many more). job, in my research and writing — I have The event received positive and often worked closely with both men and Attacked On The Street surprisingly accurate coverage by local women. So where does that put me in the By Bill Dewart scheme of things? where you can use them. media — both print and broadcast. We're As individuals, there are some things 9) Carry a whistle (preferably My "political stance" as evidenced in around especially pleased that the theme of the that we can do to be a little more your neck) or a screech 14 years of published work has been alarm so that you day, "The Struggle Continues...," came "streetwise" and reduce the chances of can let people know when you're in wholly supportive of separatist values and through clearly. Despite 70 years of getting hurt: trouble. If you have neither, then achievements. Women bonding with women's suffrage and 20 years of 1) If your awareness is impaired in any screaming "FIRE" loud and other women and recognizing, often gets women's liberation, women continue to way, you should not be on the street; this the best results. individually and collectively, our strength face as many barriers and as much not only means drugs and alcohol, but 10) Try not to go out walking alone; and independence can be the basis of an violence as ever. such things as emotional preoccupation walk with a friend and a big dog makes a enormously radical social transformation. A powerful list of speakers, including and stereo headphones. good friend. I not only believe that, I've seen it many of our best women community 2) Your first line of defense on the Editor's Note: Bill Dewart is a San happening! organizers — Ann Wilson, Ellen Bravo, street is projection: am I projecting Francisco self-defense teacher at the The music festivals we enjoy, the Pat Gowens, Carey Tradewell, Maria strength and security with my body Academy of Tae Kwon Do. His tips first women's studies classes we take (and Rodriguez-Guzior, Kitty Barber — language or weakness and insecurity? appeared in the San Francisco Sentinel. teach), the women's bars and bookstores articulated the range of issues Carry yourself with your head up, we matronize and the therapy groups and confronting women. We asked for shoulders back, eyes alert and aware and rural co-ops we retreat to are tangible and "passion" and they all delivered! walk briskly with a sense of purpose. constructive results of separatist The only downside was the crowding 3) Stay on the outside of the sidewalk organizing. Of course I support that day. We underestimated how much away from separatism! And I regret such a complex doorways, alleys or bushes; space we'd need and, also, how many this forces an assailant to come out of people would come. My apologies to some issue being reduced to such superficial and inaccurate terms. hiding. allowing you and others to see disabled sisters who had a hard time them coming and gives you an negotiating their way through the crowd Now, for Mom's reaction. CCF opportunity to escape into the street. I was a little worried about Mom's and past the booths. 4) When passing reaction to the Journal article. I was people on the Many women were thanked in the sidewalk, again stay to the outside so that worried about her having to deal with program for their contributions. I forgot to you can't be pushed into a doorway, alley A Great Team - mention the Center for Women's Studies more of her friends and relatives finding our her daughter's a dyke. And after or bushes and, as the person or persons at UWM which helped a great deal with go by, glance over your shoulder to make CCF and you ... reading the story, I also worried about a publicity and whose staff were always certain they are not going rather blunt reference to me rejecting my to jump you ready and steady when I placed yet from behind. family name. How would she take it? Help fund educational, another frantic call to them for help. 5) If you are going to visit friends, call Mom called me up that evening. There cultural, civil Thanks, also, to Julie Kleppin who, quite them before you leave, telling them rights, was only one thing about the article she simply, is always there when you need exactly what time you expect to arrive and health and human service didn't like, but she really didn't like it at her. Julie won the Milwaukee Pride the route you are taking. Do the same programs. Remember all. It was a rather benign reference to Committee's Community Service Award thing when you're going home and call The moi, her beloved youngest daughter, as Foundation when for 1990 and, I can tell you, the woman is your friends as soon as you arrive. being "employed sporadically." making your year-end not resting on her laurels! 6) Know your neighborhood. Know "What's the problem, Ma?" contributions. In the midst of all the hubbub leading to what businesses are open at different Women's Equality Day, I was the subject "They made you sound like a bum," she complained. hours in case you need to run there for of a feature story in the Milwaukee assistance. Give of YOUR money or Journal. As a writer myself, I found it Now I ask you, is that the reaction of a Mother, or what? 7) If confronted, look the person time- make your day! rather uncomfortable being the subject of straight in the eyes, keep any response someone else's piece. Kind of brings up That she was unfazed by the more inflammatory aspects of the article is a brief and move off quickly using your Cream City those "control issues" my therapist is peripheral vision so that you don't get Foundation real kick to me and a tribute to her PO Box 204 always babbling about, you know? jumped from behind. Never take your progressive out-look. I shouldn't have Milwaukee WI 53201 Whaddya mean I can't rewrite the lead? eyes off the person to look at your watch expected anything less from good old (414) 265-0880 How come I can't do the final edit? or put your hands in your pockets to give My life as a Lesbo columnist for an Mom. After all, this is the woman who reminds me about bail money the night them spare change--that is generally alternative paper gives me the freedom to when they will hit you. Keep your hands spout off on anything I want, so forgive before a big demonstration! my self-indulgence as I critique the There was another felicitous result of Journal's coverage of moi. Both the Journal article. A friend of my Mom's comments are particularly relevant to called her after reading it and confided to readers of this column — one concerns Mom that — guess what? — her son is Our Wooden Gay and she hasn't had anyone to talk to • my alleged position on separatism as reported by the Journal, the other has to about it. Now, of course, she does. Isn't do with my mother's reaction to the that sweet? The moral of the story is an old one to nickles are article. Leave it to the Milwaukee Journal to readers of this column: Come out, come present my voluminous views on the out, wherever you are! National Coming complex topic of separatism in one Out Day. October 11, is rapidly Worth a Buck! sentence: "As a feminist, her political approaching. I hope you are all planning an appropriate celebration! stance does not support separatism: the Arsam1111111101% 11111111111Mk 310 E. Wilson St. 1111111LIM. THE P.O. Box 310 Madison, WI 53701 a /UNITED 608/255-8582 VIE-'1VAGERIZ Madison's Lesbian & Gay Agency for Social Change imunum • • Gay & Lesbian Phone Line, 608/255-4297 It feels good to be • Personal and Community Advocacy a United volunteer! • Greely Memorial Library VISA (Operated by Madison Gay/Lesbian Resource Center) Call or stop in. . . INICOVER September 6, 1990—September 19, 1990—WISCONSIN LIGHT-8 The Light LI/ELY S Attending Women's Festival MAP Theatre Benefit To Begin Can Become An Addictive Habit With MRT's "Hoagy" By Maytee Aspuro will lose ground intellectually, [Milwaukee]- "Hoagy" is the opener throughout the San Francisco area as an spiritually. In leaving In the last three years I have developed emotionally and for the Milwaukee Repertory Theater's incredible musician who has led his own the most profound a dangerous habit. I go to Festival. In this Festival, I realize in (MRT) fourth Stackner Cabaret Season. It jazz trios and a 22-piece big band. focus with an Summer of 1990, I have marked my third way that I must maintain my is an intimate musical show about the life "Hoagy" will be running from that is and National Women's Music Festival and unrelenting degree of intensity and music of Hoagy Carmichael, the September 14 to October 21. One the second Michigan Women's Music shall always be exhausting. composer of such famous hits as evening of Wednesday, September 19, strides as Festival. For women across the country, it In retrospect, I see my "Stardust", "Georgia on My Mind" there will be a special benefit of short may be the East or West Coast Music footsteps in the sand often and "Up a Lazy River." Based on "The performance for the Milwaukee AIDS some Festivals, the Southern Music Festival or distances, one after another. In Stardust Road" by Hoagy Carmichael, Project. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. slippage and Rhythmfest. Our opportunities to do places the imprint reflects this charming one-man show by Bruce For tickets call the MRT Box Office at places, a leap Festival grows. loss of ground and, in other Dettman and William C. Trichon has been (414) 224-9490. Tickets are also available both feet. At I am not sure why I started attending forward, landing firmly on hailed as "A little gem of a show." It at MAP offices. as the Festival. I do know I have no intention of times, the imprints disappear stars Billy Philadelphia, known culture try ever stopping. Festival has played the endless waves of the dominate memory of my journey. role of catalyst in my life. I have returned to wash away the continue for me as it Feature Length Video, "Love from Festival refreshed, re-energized and The journey does have not done hopeful. I have also returned with feelings does for all of us. If you whatever reason of frustration, anger and confusion. The Festival, try. If for Song", Is Set In Milwaukee feasible, I encourage every former, a result of connecting with other Festival is not [Hollywood, CA]- Syzygy's home-video Milwaukee, "Love Song" took attend events within her women, knowing thousands of us have woman to of Jeff Hagedorn's "Should Have Been A advantage of the wealth of local talent. impact of gathering, come together to re-discover ourselves community. The Love Song" will be released nationally in Scott McWilliams plays the lead role of can not be under- and each other. sharing, celebrating late September, 1990. "Love Song" tells Jeff in "Love Song." He's joined by wealth of our The latter feelings, a result of the estimated. The two intertwined stories — one a flirtation Paul Adams making his acting debut as be ignored or knowing I experience; the knowing of community should never with a waiter and the other a love affair Michael. Paul is a former Mr. Gay are not protective inflicted violence, oppression and taken for granted. If we that blossoms and fades. This full-length Chicago. consumed by the depreciation against myself and my of it, it will surely be Gay story, directed by John Hagedorn. is While "Love Song" will be available in sisters by the partriarchal systems in hostile environment. based on Hagedorn's International Gay late September, people can order their have Our Space, place. In Milwaukee we Playwriting Award-winning play, copies now for the pre-release price of Alliance and I try to balance both experiences. Silver Space. the Lesbian "Should Have Been A Love Play," and $19.95 ($21.95 after September 30), plus others. A returning home with a trace of the fog Hurricane Productions among is the first of Syzygy's series of Gay $3.00 shipping and handling by sending a with the lifted from my eyes and my heart full of trip to Chicago will be rewarded videos created especially for Gay check or money-order to Syzygy, P.O. Box programs. the magnificence of our women's culture. Mountain Moving Coffeehouse audiences. 3003, No. Hollywood, CA 91609. Events are also sponsored in Madison What can a woman do at Festival? At Shot on location in Chicago and set in ••••••••••••••••••••• our state. We must continue to National I was one of many women in an and across • • auditorium basement waiting patiently for be visible to each other. We must support Show • • tornadoes to pass by: enjoying each events with our very essence because Collector's • • • blood. We must make JET'S • other's company, the mainstage concert they are our life • • having been interrupted. I also attended a festival, not an event of limited duration, Feature Film, • • dawn and • workshop on co-counseling and witnessed but a way of life that transcends • PLACE • pain break free from each participating dusk. Comic Books • • my habit of • woman. The experience of having caring It is a dangerous habit, • 1753 S. Kinnickinnic sojourn • • women to listen and a safe place was entering women-only space; my Memorabilia • Milwaukee, WI 53207 to a safe place. It's an addictive habit as "all" that was needed for our personal Milwaukee J- Fantasticon 1, a huge • • well. Women's energy is a most powerful 672-5580 journeys. movie/comic memorabilia and collectibles • I drug that each one of us must • At Michigan. I walked on Whisper Trail show will be held on Sunday, September • re-experience. We once had it. It was our • • to my camp site as lightening lit the sky 23 at Red Carpet Bowlero, 11737 W. mother's womb. We lost it in our father's • and woods, feeling good-tired after a full Burleigh St. (exit hwy 45 at Burleigh, • politic. It is time we reclaim it. • A Show • day. I had watched a video dealing with west I block). • • the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. I had ©1990 by Maytee Aspuro • The show will feature 35 tables of such • • huddled in a tent of women as artist things as quality movie posters. stills, • For MAP • Katheryn Trenshaw presented a slide Gay Theme videotapes, comic books (golden and • • show of her work dealing with the issues silver age and current titles), science • Fri. Sept. 28 • of being a survivor of incest. • To Confront fiction books and magazines and digests, • • In that tent, I , heard women in the toys, games, pulp magazines and digests. • 10:30 P.M. • audience break through the defense of Homer Simpson fantasy/horror collectibles, advertising • $2 Cover • propriety and allow their tears to fall as nostalgia and much, much more. : • the images on the screen profoundly [Los Angeles, CA]- In an episode • The show hours are from 10:00 a.m. to :• All Proceeds • blended with Katheryn's narrative. I had scheduled for this Fall on the Fox 4:00 p.m. and admission is $1.00. For : To M.A.P. • played volleyball free of any restraining Network's cartoon spoof "The more information, contact: Larry Widen at • • garb, celebrating our women's bodies in Simpsons." ineffectual patriarch Homer (414) 271-6696 (days) and (414) 871-1502 • • movement under the warm rays of the Simpson will find himself the "love (eves). ••••••••••••••••••••• sun. I listened to the entrancing music of object" of a new male secretary at his Nana Simopoulos' sitar and jumped to my office. The voice of the secretary will be feet in appreciation as Rhiannon provided by Gay actor and playwright Join us on WED., SEPT. completed her one-woman performance Harvey Fierstein. 19TH in the STACKNER under a sudden burst of falling rain. I saw Matt Groening, creator of "The WERE BACK WITH familiar faces with no names. I spotted a Simpsons." was said to be very upset CABARET as the friend over a path's horizon, moving that a pirated version of a Bart Simpson Milwaukee Repertory along in another direction and felt a unity T-shirt with an anti-Gay epithet ("Back Theater presents with her. I delivered water and fruit to the off, fag!") had appeared in Florida ANOTHER SEASON A BENEFIT crafts women and artist during my work recently. His company disavowed any PERFORMANCE for shift, keenly aware of the importance of connection with the shirt. their contribution to our culture. Groening has been responsible for the MILWAUKEE AIDS OF BENElill PER- PROJECT. My disposition is relaxed as I much Gay-sensitive material, including experience Festival. But once I leave dialogue for the regular Gay characters on CURTAIN TIME: women only space and re-enter the "The Tracy Ullman Show" and the Gay 7:30 P.M. culture (I refuse to claim it as "my" entrepreneurs, Akbar and Jeff, who FORMANCES10 TICKETS: $12.00 culture) in which the well-being of women appear in his popular "Life in Hell" is not of primary importance, I fear that I comic strip. All seats reserved MRT Box Office FIGHT AIDS. 224-9490 Eaffey and O'cfiara HOAGY by Bruce Dettman & William C. Trichon Enjoy the life, wit and songs of the Sept. 8th incomparable Hoagy Carmichael, who has written such memorable tunes as "Georgia On My Mind" and "Stardust". September 6, 1990—September 19, 1990—WISCONSIN LIGHT-9 Comic Kate Clinton To Entertain In Milwaukee Sept. 22 By Barb Coyle My favorite outrage on stage is Kate

Clinton. Remember? She's the woman Wilson who once taught high school English "Artists stretch the limits of where they still talk about her unit "The Gerund as Transvestite", and in 1981 — Susan understanding. They express ideas on a dare, no less, rethought the purpose that are sometimes unpopular. In of life, left the classroom to write serious short stories at which everyone laughed an atmosphere of liberty, artists and so began a career in humor. (Kate, is that a run-on sentence, or what?) She is a and patrons are free to think the pure delight. unthinkable and create the Back in '82, she came to Milwaukee and had all the ex-nuns pulled out of the audacious... audience to be her backup group called KATE CLINTON Support Group "Vessels of Sin." No slouch when it Where there's liberty, art comes to authenticity, she had each Meets To Help woman answer trivia questions on the succeeds. In societies that are shape — or lack thereof — of Gregorian not free, art dies." Young Women Chant notes and other religious miscellany. Then, they all joined in a (Milwaukee]- A support and discussion thoroughly sacrilegious drone of "You've -Ronald Reagan group for young women 17-21 years-old Got To Be Kidding", Kate's original who are exploring their sexual identity or novena. who are in the process of coming out is As a comic, Kate's gone through a lot being sponsored by the Counseling — I mean A LOT. She continues to take Center of Milwaukee. the Civil Service exam for White House The group, called "Insight", is a joint astrologer — an opening that has yet to venture of the Women's Support Group materialize in the current administration. Program and the Prevention/Education And, in the meantime, she was captured Program. by Bennetton terrorists and forced to Insight will provide a supportive place make a fashion statement against her in which to discuss topics like will. FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION ISN'T A MATTER OF RIGHT OR LEFT. self-esteem, family and school life, As a comic, Kate's timing is perfect. coming out, sexuality, relationships and When she told her brother she was a IT'S A MATTER OF RIGHT OR WRONG. life planning. The myths and realities of Lesbian, he replied, "Don't tell Dad. It After helping to support more than 80,000 to pressure Congress into voting their way rushed to Congress. Lesbian life will be explored and sessions would kill him." Presto. The nuclear cultural projects nationwide over the past 25 Fortunately many Americans from all across Because, regardless of whether your will be geared to the particular needs and years, the National Endowment for the Arts is the political spectrum support freedom of views are to the left or to the right, Lesbian concept was born. under attack. expression in the arts. President Bush recently censorship is lust plain wrong. concerns of the women attending. Kate went at once to the White House, A small yet highly vocal minority, led by Jerry said, "I don't know of anybody in the APeopleFor The W iy Participants are assured of to a press conference, rising to announce, Falwell. Pat Robertson and Senator Jesse Helms. Government or any Government agency that Mm e n c a n confidentiality and an understanding "Mr. President, I'm a Lesbian." want to restrict the Arts Endowment from should be set up to censor what you write, or ACTION FUND funding anything they consider "indecent or what you paint, or how you express yourselves:. environment in which to work out their SIND I NMI TO (0119113S. Sponsored by Full Moon Productions, obscene:. If you agree that freedom of the arts is vital in feelings. Young women interested in Kate will be appearing at Centennial Hall And though such censorship seems a democracy, please call the toll-free number 1-800-2S14900 Insight can call 271-3111 and ask for in the Milwaukee Public Library to reduce implausible in our society, this well-funded group immediately. When you do, two pre-written MUTH MI 14 'it.* Mere. Kathy Herbst. Concerned friends who the sacred cow population of the world of extremists has organized a massive campaign Western Union messages in your name will be know women in need of this kind of ("a gleeful evisceration of the support are encouraged to pass this institutions that oppress us," she calls phone number on to them. it). The date and time are September 22 at The specific times and meeting dates of 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $12 and available at Insight will be arranged when the group is People's Books, Outpost Natural Foods established. and Station II. Hope to see you there. KATE CLINTON 'An Evening of Outrageous Comedy'

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Presented By 8:00 P.M. At Centennial Hall 733 North 8th Street / Milwaukee, Wisconsin September 6, 1990—September 19, 1990—WISCONSIN LIGHT-10 Milwaukee Organizations Rally To Support Miller Beer [Milwaukee]- A boycott that was Genuine Draft) are commonly available in originally aimed at the tobacco products of virtually every Gay and Lesbian bar in the the Philip Morris Companies has been country. Many bars, especially in New expanded in some cities to include a York, San Francisco and other localities, boycott of Miller Beer as well. In the have knuckled under the pressure, and original scope of the boycott, Philip have withdrawn Miller products from Morris was targeted because of its their bars. This action denies the patrons support of the homophobic and of these establishments the decision AIDSphobic Senator Jesse Helms/ about participation in this boycott. In Republican of North Carolina. greater measure, these actions damage Subsequently, the boycott has been the future health of Miller brands in the expanded to include the Miller Brewing Gay and Lesbian market. Furthermore, Company because it is a subsidiary of they throw the door open to competition Philip Morris. from brands such as Coors (which is Miller Brewing Company has been historically a homophobic company), and identified as the target of this boycott Anheuser Busch (which is a action because it is a clearly visible non-supporter of Gay and Lesbian subsidiary of Philip Morris. In Miller's causes). In this regard, the boycott defense, it is a known fact of business damages one of our community's that a subsidiary has virtually no supporters, and may in fact aid its influence over its corporate parent in detractors. determining corporate policy. From our For these reasons, the Cream City perspective, a boycott of the brands Foundation (CCF) and many other The Wisconsin Light had a cherry tree at its booth at MAPfest. Scores of movie posters were among the prizes offered. produced by the Miller Brewing Company Milwaukee area Gay/ Lesbian is a boycott of a company that has been a organizations have been rallying to the long-time supporter of the rights of Gays support of the Miller Brewing Company and Lesbians. In fact, the President and and have come out against this boycott. National Law Association Chief Executive Officer of Miller Brewing The CCF is currently compiling Company, Leonard Goldstein, will be one materials that are in support of Miller that Sponsors Conference In Atlanta of the co- hosts of the community it will distribute to other Gay and Lesbian [Boston, MAI- The National Lesbian leadership breakfast for the Wisconsin organizations and media in other cities. Fund and others. and Gay Law Association will sponsor AIDS Walk that is to be held on The thrust of these materials will be to The Conference will be held at the Lavender Law II, the Second National September 30 of this year. consider all the facts before supporting or Radisson Hotel in Atlanta. Reservations Conference on Lesbian and Gay Legal The Miller Brewing Company has had a continuing the boycott against Miller can be made by calling Midtown Travel at Issues. October 5-8, 1990 in Atlanta, long standing policy against products. Gay and Lesbian organizations 1-800-548-8904. For conference Georgia. discrimination against Gays and in the Milwaukee area can send letters of registration info and materials contact The Conference will Lesbians, hires and promotes openly Gay support for the Miller Brewing Company feature Jeff G. Peters and Abby R. Ruberfeld at experienced panelists who will provide and Lesbian persons, and has historically to the Cream City Foundation to be P.O. Box 120795, Nashville, TN 37212- insight into the struggle of been an active supporter of Gay and included in the larger mailing. Letters Lesbians and 0795. Gay men for fundamental civil Lesbian organizations. The Miller should be sent to the CCF at P.O. Box liberties, health care and many Brewing Company was perceived by the 204. Milwaukee WI 53201. (The CCF other issues. Panelists include International organizers of the boycott as a prominent maintains its offices in the Milwaukee Tom Stoddard and Paula Ettelbrick from target because of its large market share. Enterprise Center, 2821 N. 4th Street, Lambda Legal Defense and Pen-Pals List Miller brands (Miller. Miller Lite, and Suite 217B, 53212; phone 414/ 265-0880.) Education Fund, Urvashi Vaid, Sue Hyde and others from the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Available M.A.P. Offers Spiritual Nan Hunter, ACLU National Lesbian and International Gay Penpals (IGP) Gay Rights Project, Katherine launches their first quarterly newsletter Care Program Beginning Sept. 20 Triantafillou, Human Rights Campaign September 15. The newsletter offers Gay 0 men and women throughout the world an [Milwaukee]. The Milwaukee AIDS keep down this resurgence. Those ‘40147104 i.i opportunity to make friends, practice Project (MAP) Spiritual Care Program persons who feel rejected by dogmatic another language, pave the way for a will offer a six-week program on Creation religion may find this approach more foreign visit, exchange ideas and Spirituality this Fall. "New Thoughts on congenial and comforting...and perhaps perhaps, start a romance by mail. Relating to God: Creation Spirituality" more personally challenging." The listings, which now exceed 200, will be held at the MAP office on six The six-week program„ organized by include contacts in the US, India, consecutive Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to the Spiritual Care Program at MAP, is for Malaysia, Germany, Australia, Thailand, noon beginning September 20. The people who are interested in exploring Israel, Canada, France, Spain, Brazil, program, led by John Gregg, will run and searching for better ways to relate to Ghana and even one each from the USSR, through Oct. 25. God. Poland and Czechoslovakia. "Creation Spirituality," according to Questions regarding the Creation Anyone wishing information about IGP Gregg, "an old attitude toward relating to Spirituality Program or Spiritual Care should send a stamped, self- addressed God, is now being revived. It is not 'new Services should be directed to Beth envelope to: IGP, Ste. 320, Box 7304, age,' and it is not heresy. But some parts Hancock, S.S.M., case management Wisconsin AIDS Walk" North Hollywood, CA 91603. of the institutional church have tried to coordinator, (414) 273-1991. Shills Seeks Gay Rights Military Personnel Advance In Interviews New Jersey Portrait Photography [San Francisco, CA]- Best-selling [New York, NY]- The New Jersey author Randy Shilts is seeking interviews Supreme Court has announced changes to with Lesbian and Gay military personnel the state's judicial and professional codes Business • for a new book to examine the issue of to prohibit lawyers and judges from Personal Gays in the armed forces. discriminating against people because of Passports Shilts is the National Correspondent of their sexual orientation. the San Francisco Old Photographs Chronicle and the The changes, which were originally author of And the Band Played On: proposed by the American Civil Liberties Copied & Restored Politics, People and The AIDS Epidemic Union of New Jersey (ACLU-NJ), make and The Mayor of Castro Street: The Life Theatrical the state's judiciary the first in the and Times of Harvey Milk. country to adopt anti-discrimination Pets Shilts' book will focus on Lesbians and clauses for Gays and Lesbians for lawyers Gay men in the military since 1969, and judges. The new codes were starting with the Vietnam War. However, published in the August issue of the New Evart-out Stadia he said that he is also 7405 West Harwood Ave. looking for other Jersey Law Journal. interviewees who have served in the Wauwatosa, WI William B. Rubenstein, the Director of armed forces at any time this century, the ACLU's Lesbian and Gay Rights particularly, he said, "if they have a good Project said the New Jersey changes 476-3777 story that needs to be told." demonstrate how the battle for equal The author promised to protect the treatment of Lesbians and Gay men is confidentiality of people who might not being won on a state-by-state basis. want their names used. People interested "We hope New Jersey's actions will in providing information for this project serve as a precedent for similar can write to Shilts at the San Francisco nondiscrimination rules in other states Chronicle, 901 Mission St., San and eventually in the federal judiciary as Francisco, CA 94103 or leave a t 14/ PEOPLE LIVING WITH AIDS message well," he said. on his voice mail at (415) 777- 7220. OF WISCONSIN

LETTER POLICY coalition OBITUARY POLICY Wisconsin Light actively solicits Letters The PLWA Coalition is an organization of people living with AIDS Wisconsin Light publishes obit- to the Editor on any subject. which has taken up the mission of advocacy on AIDS related issues. uaries of members of the Lesbian/ Gay However all such letters must be signed We are attempting to contact people living with AIDS or who are HIV community as both news and a and contain the writer's address although positive to develop an agenda of their needs. Some of the issues community service free of charge. In the address is never printed and the name many cases, we depend on relatives include: Political Action, Medical Concerns, Social Issues, and Legal will be withheld upon request. All Concerns. and/or friends of the deceased to unsigned letters, notes and stuff Please contact us at (414) 273-2437 and ask to speak to a provide us with the necessary scribbled on the sides of clipped columns coalition member. information. will serve as cat box liner. September 6, 1990—September 19, 1990—WISCONSIN LIGHT-11 Navy Urged To "Root Out" Lesbians Despite Abilities By Jamakaya investigations are sometimes pursued [Washington, D.C.]- The commander of "half-heartedly" because Lesbian the US Navy's Atlantic fleet has sailors are generally "hard-working, characterized Lesbian sailors as "among career-oriented, willing to put in long the command's top performers," but hours on the job and among the nevertheless has urged his officers to command's top performers." "vigorously root out" homosexual Rep. Gerry Studds (D-MA), a critic of servicewomen, according to a report in the Pentagon's ban on homosexuals, was the September 2 New York Times. outraged by the Admiral's message. The instructions, dated July 24, were "With a document like this, the Navy issued by Vice Admiral Joseph F. Donnell almost caricatures itself," said Studds. to the officers in charge of more than 200 "Dear God, if it is the Navy's policy to ships and 40 shore installations in the root out top performers, what is going on eastern half of the US. here? When any remotely fair-minded person thinks about this for two minutes, it collapses under its own weight. This is a telling example, and in and of itself, a repudiation of a bankrupt policy." The Admiral's message was sent to Studds and several feminist and Gay rights groups by women sailors on the east coast who are alarmed by the Navy's renewed campaign against Lesbians. Sandra Lowe, a staff attorney for the Lambda Legal Defense and Education A portion of the afternoon MAPfest crowd can be seen enjoying themselves at the annual Milwaukee Fund in New York, was particularly event. incensed at the Admiral's description of Lesbians as "predators:" "I liken that to the myth that all male homosexuals are child molesters." Lowe said the Admiral's Southeast Wisconsin's Gay Owned Travel Agency characterization of Lesbians as Commitment to Service "aggressive" and "intimidating" was Lowest Fare Assurance Program Congressman Gerry Studds an attack on all women — Gay or straight Hotel Discounts at Most Major Hotel Chains The message said that rooting out Gay — who take on non-traditional jobs. Cruises — Including RSVP Cruises "There is a gender component to this," women was especially difficult because Luggage Tags and Lost she said. "Women are always suspect Luggage Retrieval Service Lesbians are "more aggressive than Free Ticket Delivery in Southeast Wisconsin their male counterparts" and can be who are competent. They don't want any Bottom "intimidating" to those who attempt to of us and here is one group they can get Commissions Shared With Milwaukee AIDS Project turn them in. rid of." Line 411111111111.1 ••.... The directive claimed that Lesbians had Other critics noted the irony of the Navy an "adverse impact" on those "who spending time and energy discharging its Travel 1-800-933.8330 Voice/FAX must live and work in close proximity" to most hard-working and experienced them. The Admiral warned of a women sailors at a time of conflict and "predator-type environment" in which mobilization in the Persian Gulf. he alleged that "more senior and Rep. Studds has called for an in-depth aggressive female sailors" exert investigation of the Pentagon's anti-Gay "coercion" over their younger female policy by the Government Accounting colleagues. Office. (See "News Briefs" column.) Quality Buyers The Admiral admitted, however, that CCF Gives Grant For National For Student Conference At UWM Quality Products [Milwaukee]- A group of UWM homophobia, there is hope that graduate students plans to host the first conferences such as this can help to foster national graduate student conference on better awareness and understanding of Gay and Lesbian Studies in the spring of Lesbian and Gay people. 1991. The conference will be held at the Details of dates and locations of the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee. event have yet to be announced. Support Reach Them With An Ad In The CCF has announced that it has for the project has already been pledged approved a request from the student by the UWM Center for Women's group to provide significant funding for Studies, and the Cream City Foundation. the event. The Foundation feels that this The Student Conference representatives The Wisconsin Light conference has excellent potential for may be reached through the UWM Center increasing the awareness of college for Women's Studies at 414-229-5918, or students of the realities of Gay and through the Cream City Foundation. The Your Cost-Effective Customer Generator Lesbian matters. While some students CCF maintains its office in the Milwaukee continue to harbor strong feelings of Enterprise Center, 2821 N. 4th Street, Suite 217B, 53212. Requests for 372-2773 information on businesses or Call (414) Judge Declares organizations may be made to 414- Adult Phone 265-0880. Services Legal M.A.P. Begins Lambda Rising [New York, NY]- A federal judge in Monthly Religious August ordered the government not to enforce an unconstitutional law aimed at BOOK REPORT_ significantly restricting "adult" Services information telephone services, so-called [Milwaukee]- Beginning in September, • Expezience provocative 17_t w opinion, informed criticism, BOOK REPORT "phonesex" and chat lines. Ruling in a the Milwaukee AIDS Project (MAP) will amil=repr=is lawsuit brought against the Department offer a monthly interdenominational enlightening essays and of Justice by adult information providers worship service at the Village Church. 130 revealing interviews. BOOK REPORT joined by Lambda Legal Defense and E. Juneau Ave., at 5:00 p.m. on the fourth Education Fund and the New York Civil Sunday of every month. • Lively and exciting, each 1 111 11/1K the best Liberties Union, the judge found that the The services will be held through 1990 issue presents law violated the First and Fifth on Sept. 23, Oct. 28, Nov. 25 and Dec. 30. the gay & lesbian literacy Amendments and was unconstitutionally The services are open to MAP's clients world has to offer. vague. and volunteers, their friends and families. C‘ntemporaly Review Civil libertarians were quick to applaud "For many different reasons, clients • A the court's ruling. Lambda staff attorney and others associated with MAP have felt of lesbian & gay literature, Evan Wolfson, who worked on the case, ostracized from main-line religions. BOOK REPORT is the only said, "The judge's ruling says loud and Recognizing this, MAP now provides a publication of its kind! clear that under the First Amendment, space for people to grow spiritually, to Celebrate the Gay & Lesbian we, not the government, not the phone find and build a community," said Beth company, get to decide whom we talk to Hancock, S.S.M., case management Literary Experience! and about what." Wolfson also cited the coordinator at MAP. Please send me: ( )12 issues — $18.00 ( )24 issues —$28.00 importance of chat lines and adult The Spiritual Care Program at MAP, in telephone services to many Gay men and addition to providing the worship ( ) Check/M.O. ( ) AmerEx. ( ) VISA ( ) MasterCard Lesbians as means of expression and services, also provides spiritual Card # Exp Date association, and as tools in the fight for counseling and special programming, safer sex and AIDS education and including a six-week program on Creation Name SignaturP. prevention. Spirituality this Fall. Address Previously, a court in California issued Questions regarding the worship City State _ Zip a similar ruling against the law, services and other services offered by- the BOOK REPORT DEPT # 199 If you prefer, charge by sponsored in Care Program should be 1625 Connecticut Ave., NW Congress by Sen. Jesse Spiritual phone: (202)462-6969. Helms (R-NC). The U.S. Supreme Court directed to Beth Hancock, S.S.M., (414) Washington, DC 20009 struck down a similar law last year. 273-1991. September 6, 1990—September 19, 1990—WISCONSIN LIGHT-12

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I was numbers of Gay and Lesbians involved, struck by their inquisitiveness and honest the creations at the Artisan's Market, the interest in the Gay Games. panels of Gay and Lesbian literary giants, At first, I thought that this unexpected the pageantry and jubilation of Closing acceptance and friendliness was just Ceremonies or the "thrill of victory." because San Francisco was used to Gays Gay Games III was all of this and more, and Lesbians. "Thousands of us lived but for me, Vancouver was a positive and worked there and they just must be proclamation of Gay/Lesbian pride and used to us by now," I thought. visibility. To fully explain Celebration What I took back to Milwaukee in 1986 '90, 1 feel a need to take you back to 1986 was not just a high of achieving a silver and Gay Games II, for Vancouver was medal. 1 brought back more pride and laid merely an extension; another step to rest the heavy winter coat of forward in my life journey. internalized homophobia. In retrospect, I In 1986 I remember reading a small had become empowered by the mere pronouncement about Gay Games 11 in In magnitude of our visibility, my candid Step. As an athlete, I immediately conversations with non- Gay/Lesbians, responded by registering in the Track and and kibitzing with fellow Gay and Lesbian Field venue. My imagination wandered to athletes from Norway, Australia, France, the future as I wondered what it would be and Canada. I was damn proud to be a like to travel to the Gay/Lesbian Lesbian athlete! "haven" of San Francisco, compete The impact of Gay Games 11 was against my fellow Gay/Lesbian athletes immediate, although I didn't realize it and be welcomed by my host for the week. then. Without weighing the My fantasies didn't come close to consequences, I found myself conversing te, preparing me for what I now mark as a to friends about the Gay Games, no Peggy Morsch finished second in the Marathon at the Gay Games. Here she is shown crossing turning point in my life. matter who was within earshot. I wore my the finish line for a silver medal. You see, San Francisco slapped me in Gay Games pin regularly and never the face-- hard. We Lesbians and Gay Francisco did indeed earn me a tangible myself was crucial to having others accept hesitated to tell the questioner about the men, all 3,500 of us, were swarming in object, a silver medal, but that was mere my difference. significance of the pin when they asked. I the streets of San Francisco. There was part of the process of achieving greater Gay Games II had put me out on my routinely wore my warm-up suit with my no hiding as we traveled on the BART and self-acceptance and inner peace. own and like a toddler, allowed me to take Gay Games patch sewn on the arm sleeve buses to the athletic/art venues, with our So when someone asks me, "How was my first few shaky steps towards a to track practice (I coached for a few clip-on photo badges clearly identifying Vancouver?", I'm always sure to include healthier Lesbian self-concept and away years) and when questioned about it by a us as Gay Games II participants. Upon a few words about the power of visibility from my internalized homophobia, alias senior athlete in front of the head coach, I spotting a fellow participant on the BART, as we occupy the buses, streets, stores low self-esteem. I came out to my answered her question and returned to we'd immediately strike up a and restaurants of Vancouver. Our parents, supervisor and other the conversation without a pause. OK, my conversation about what events each Canadian neighbors saw for themselves non-Gay/Lesbians when the conversation heart felt like it was doing a 400 meter other was in, where we were from and so that we Gay/Lesbians are talented, seemed appropriate. interval at the time, but the point that I'm on. charming, dedicated, polite, disciplined, I have often conversed with fellow trying to make was that these people, in This instantaneous acceptance, based courteous, lawful, responsible human athletes about athletics being a my mind, were no different than those upon our mutual participation in the beings as we gracefully enveloped their mythological process, a means towards San Franciscans I had met and been sacrifice. Games, spread like wildfire to the locals city for one week. We 10-15,000 an end through discipline and accepted by. 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