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ROYAL OAK – In response to North 2013. Carolina’s House Bill 2 prohibiting local Royal Oak’s human rights ordinance leaders from passing and enforcing anti- bans discrimination against sex, sexual discrimination laws, the Royal Oak orientation or gender identity in housing, City Commission public accommodations and employment. unanimously approved Under Ellison’s leadership, Royal Oak is Mayor Jim Ellison’s the first city in Michigan to adopt a no-travel proposal April 11 that policy in the wake of North Carolina’s new prohibits the city from law. However, many other states and major using public resources cities across the country have adopted similar to fund, sponsor or actions. in anyway support Ellison joins a coalition of mayors across the nonessential travel nation, spearheaded by San Francisco’s Mayor to the state of North Edwin M. Lee, in fighting discrimination Carolina. and ensuring the protection of fundamental Mayor Jim Ellison “Royal Oak supports human rights nationwide. The newly formed equality, and in keeping coalition, Mayors Against Discrimination, consistent with the counts among its members New York’s Bill values of our community we will not spend de Blasio; Seattle’s Ed Murray; Washington, public money in states that are actively DC Mayor Muriel Bowser; and the mayors of undermining and rolling back the basic Portland, Tampa, Santa Fe, Oakland, Honolulu human rights of their citizens,” said Ellison. and others. “It’s important that cities like ours send a “It is unconscionable that in 2016 we are message to leaders in North Carolina and still debating whether all people should be across the country that all people deserve treated equally,” said Ellison. “Royal Oak equal protections under the law, and that we will keep this policy in place until North stand in solidarity with the LGBT community Carolina repeals their unconscionable pro- in opposing discrimination.” discrimination law.” On March 23 the North Carolina state Jim Ellison is seeking the Democratic Legislature passed HB 2 which was signed nomination running as the Democratic into law by Gov. Pat McCrory 12 hours later. candidate for Michigan’s House The measure prohibits local governments in of Representatives in the 26th District, the state from adopting anti-discrimination encompassing the cities of Royal Oak and ordinances, such as a human rights ordinance Madison Heights. strongly supported by Royal Oak voters in LGBT Detroit Hires Development Coordinator DETROIT – LGBT Detroit – a Michigan of the LGBT Detroit Leadership Academy. He based nonprofit focusing on youth development, received his bachelor of arts degree in history cultural awareness and advocacy, as well as and African-American studies from Wayne emotional and physical State University and will pursue a Master of well-being of LGBT Divinity degree at Candler School of Theology Detroiters – has added a at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia in member to its executive the fall. team. As a graduate of the LGBT Detroit Andre Gilford, Jr. Leadership Academy, Gilford returns to the has been named the organization with a passion for working in new development the LGBT community, particularly with youth coordinator for LGBT and faith initiatives. Gilford was a member of Detroit and will serve the LGBT Detroit Forever Faithful Project, in that capacity until where he was instrumental in bringing together Andre Gilford the fall. As development faith leaders from across the Metro Detroit coordinator, Gilford area to discuss open and affirming theology, will be responsible for particularly advocating for the inclusion of raising funds for LGBT Detroit’s annual LGBT individuals within African-American signature event, Hotter Than July. congregations. As a part of this work, Gilford “Hotter Than July is Detroit’s own tradition also worked to establish inclusive policies at and to be a part of upholding that tradition is his local congregation for LGBT individuals. an honor,” Gilford said. Gilford can be reached at andregilford@lgbtdetroit. Gilford is a native of Detroit and a graduate org.

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NEWS LGBT Event Planned in Lake Orion Fun Run in Color for WADD Fundraiser BY AJ TRAGER A local group that has formed to support LGBT people in the Lake Orion area has planned its first DETROIT - World AIDS Day Detroit social event. and Color Me Rad are teaming up to host It will host an LGBT Social from 6:30-8:30 “Color Me Rad Detroit,” a spring color run p.m. May 4 at the C-pub at King’s Court Castle to help raise funds for World AIDS Day in Canterbury Village, 2336 Joslyn Court in Lake 2016. Orion. The event will be held in the upper level The fourth annual 5K fun run on May 7 Gaelic Room. will start at Milliken State Park in downtown The social provides an opportunity for LGBT Detroit and will travel along the Detroit people in the Lake Orion area to meet one another River. The run offers an opportunity for as one step toward building support for the LGBT World AIDS Day Detroit to reach the community in the area. C-pub menu items and community and discuss the goals and current beverages will be available for purchase. projects of the organization as well as the The group hosting the social plans a multi- need for greater awareness about HIV in the program approach toward supporting LGBT LGBT community. people in the area, including social and educational “This event is a fun run,” World AIDS events and reaching out to community leaders to Day Detroit Executive Director, Maxwell back anti-discrimination measures that include Cameron, said. “It’s designed to meet people protections for LGBT residents. where they are in their running ability.” The state’s nondiscrimination law, the Elliott- Runners of all experiences are welcomed Larsen Civil Rights Act – in part named after to participate in the run and should expect Melvin L. Larsen, a Republican from neighboring to see a wide variety of athletic skill the day Oxford – currently does not provide anti- of the event. BTL file photo 2014: By Tony Lowe discrimination protection for LGBT people “It’s designed for people who don’t WADD has acquired about 100 volunteers although it does for religion, race, color, age, traditionally participate in other run events in an athletic event – and don’t dress in but is looking to top their volunteer numbers height, weight and marriage status. State and want to do something active in Detroit,” something that you’re too tied to the current around 130. Color Me Rad makes a donation legislators have been resistant to adding sexual Cameron said. state.” This year will be Cameron’s first time for every shift covered by volunteers. For orientation, gender identity and gender expression One of the most exciting parts of participating in a color run. those interested in volunteering for the to the list of those protected. It is, therefore, legal participating in the color run is passing Color Me Rad will also be handing out event, go to http://gaybe.am/rad. in Michigan to fire, refuse to hire or refuse to through clouds of color and coming out of free T-shirts, a RAD temporary tattoo and Costs for attending are offered in a tiered promote someone because an employer thinks the event with a memorable shirt that now a Goo Guard phone case for all regular system. Late registration tickets will be they are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. resembles a tie-dye project. The gels of participants. available until May 5 for $40. Last call State law does allow local government to pink, yellow, green, blue and violet colors Color Me Rad hosts color runs around the tickets can be purchased for $50 the day pass such protections, a move advocated by the that will be used are all gluten free, nontoxic country and designates a nonprofit partner before the event. Day of tickets will be recently formed local group supporting LGBT and machine washable. in every participating city. Color Me Rad available at the entrance for $55. Youth ages people. “You may not want to come in a tuxedo. works directly with runner recruitment and 7 and younger run free. Unless you’e doing something really marketing. cool with that tuxedo,” Cameron joked. WADD is currently seeking volunteers Chicago Meningitis Outbreak “That’s something to keep in mind. Dress to help work the welcome desk and help Visit the event website for more details at Continues in Gay, Bisexual Men comfortably – like you’re participating with the general goings-on during the event. www.colormerad.com/location/detroit/. CHICAGO (AP) – Health officials in Chicago say last summer’s deadly outbreak of meningitis in gay and bisexual men is continuing with two Bay City Passes Controversial Anti-Discrimination Ordinance new confirmed cases. BY BTL STAFF comments.” ordinance update ultimately passed in an 8-0 The Chicago Department of Public Health Those comments came from Nathan vote April 18. says this brings the total to nine cases linked to MLive reports that the Bay City Triplett, political director at EM, and trans Rogers added, “We have, again, put our the outbreak, all in men who have sex with men. Commission voted unanimously Monday activist Charin Davenport. They expressed little city of Bay City on the map for being One man died last June. on anti-discrimination protections for city appreciation for the city’s efforts, but issued a welcoming city for all – a city that doesn’t The department recommends vaccinations to employees, contractors and in housing. The concerns over the city’s definition of gender discriminate and welcomes everybody. We all men who have sex with men, and is making ordinance is based on a similar ordinance on identity and sexual orientation. are telling outsiders that this is a wonderful affordable vaccines available around the city. A the books in Traverse City. The proposed ordinance would extend community to live in. It’s a town without list of clinics and pharmacies can be found on the The ordinance was first discussed – and protections to LGBT members as well as hate.” department’s website. a first reading was unanimously approved those with mental and physical disabilities. “I am very, very proud that we passed this,” The department says the outbreak is by the commission – in an April 4 meeting. Commissioner David Terrasi said he said Commissioner Kerice Basmadjian, disproportionately affecting men with HIV and “This ordinance was a no-brainer,” reached out to Equality Michigan earlier 7th Ward. “I am just so proud of the city black men. said Bay City United for Change founder, this year when there were talks to update being so supportive of this. To see all of Symptoms of meningitis include fever, Sandra Rogers. “No one was against it the the anti-discrimination ordinance; he says these residents stand up for such a cause is headache and a stiff neck. Sharing drinks and day before it happened – no one ever spoke no input was offered until the day of the heartwarming.” cigarettes, kissing and sexual contact can spread against the wording – and then we show up proposed update’s first reading. the bacteria. at the meeting and hear Equality Michigan’s There was minimal discussion before the 10 BTL | April 21, 2016 www.PrideSource.com Trans Sistas of Color to Host One-Day Conference BY JASON A. MICHAEL personal activism and my triumphs and my shortcomings,” she said. “If I had known all DETROIT – The Trans Sistas of Color of the things that I know now, I would have Project will host a one-day conference April planned better and I would have started this 23 called the Gathering. The conference, organization a long time ago. It took for me which will take place at an undisclosed to actually be in national spaces with national location for safety, aims to deepen the leaders and people who really believe in the bonds of “sistahood” among trans women goals of the organization and believe in my of color in Detroit, increase the power and work who said, ‘There are better ways that agency of trans women of color, define you can do this. There are better ways that what advocacy, activism and community you can be an advocate.’” organizing/development look like to trans Ahya Simone Taylor, a TSOCP board women of color and, finally, to gather data, member, will facilitate the “Getting Into information and insight from trans women of Formation” workshop. color that will guide, inform and influence the “When we think about community we fledgling agency’s work and programming. also have to think about what connects us “When we began planning the Gathering, all, and a lot of times we’re connected in we were extremely intentional about how we pain and trauma,” Taylor said. “This is an wanted to engage our sisters and what the attempt to call forth that trauma and build a takeaways and deliverables could be,” said foundation to connect people to each other. Bre’ Campbell, TSOCP’s executive director. As trans folks, we need to dismantle the ways “As a trans-led, trans-centric organization that of communicating with each other, the ways was created to be of service to trans women that we internalize our oppression, and build of color in real, significant and transformative and find new ways to share.” ways, we are acutely aware that those Taylor said she is looking forward to simply takeaways and deliverables have to be directed being in the same space at the same time as so and framed by the very trans women of color many of her trans sisters. we wish to serve.” “I’m really looking forward to the kikis, the The theme for the Gathering is “I Am My fun times,” she said. “I’m so excited just to Sista’s Keeper.” The conference is only open have all the girls in one room and just to share to trans women of color and the workshops space with trans women of color. I just think and sessions will be led by the same. it’s so important that we remain connected “The Gathering came about because I with each other in whatever way that we can.” realized that in order to do great work, it has One final goal of the conference, according to be supported by the community,” Campbell to Campbell, is to gather information on trans said. “And there’s no way we can do work women of color in Detroit. that is supported by the community if we “We want to use this opportunity to gather don’t get input from the community. I feel trans specific data in Detroit so we can like people see me as the executive director leverage funding.” of this organization so they assume that my The Gathering will take place Saturday needs are the needs of this community, which from noon to 6 p.m. Admission is free and they’re not. So I wanted to make sure going transportation will be provided if necessary. forward in all that we do that we have some To register and find out the location of the kind of community input or buy in.” conference, call 313-537-7000 x 107. Workshop titles include “Framing Our In addition the Gathering, the Trans Sistas Narrative: The Genesis of TSOCP,” “Getting of Color Project is hosting a fundraiser on Into Formation: Building a Sista Circle,” Sunday, April 24 at the Grenadier Lounge, “Squad Goals” and “If I Knew Then What I which is located at 3101 McDougall St. Know Now.” in Detroit. The Dollhouse will feature Campbell herself will facilitate the “If I performances by Fantaysia Dior, Cierra Knew Then” workshop. Dior, Mia Cole and others. Tickets are $15 in “I really wanted to have a conversation advance and $20 at the door. with the community about my own

www.PrideSource.com April 21, 2016 | BTL 11 NEWS Southeast Michigan School District Under Federal Investigation Updates on Michigan LGBT Youth Guidance BEDFORD - Bedford Public Schools, located 10 miles north of Toledo in Michigan’s Monroe County, and State Bathroom Controversy was placed under investigation in December by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights for “I don’t understand how this is even and established precedent for expanding allegedly discriminating against a trans youth. A Bedford BY AJ TRAGER a debate,” Evan Murphy, an 18-year-old the nation westward. The Northwest spokesperson would not provide any more specifics on Michigan high school student, told the Ordinance proclaims that “religion, the investigation. LANSING – Michigan has been the Board. “People will come up here and morality and knowledge being necessary Bedford is the only school district in the state under topic of much conversation over the tell you that they care about children – to good government and the happiness investigation for violating the rights of transgender students past two months as residents discuss if and I know they don’t care about me. I of mankind, schools and the means of under Title IX of the federal civil rights law that protects a proposed set of guidelines for LGBT know they don’t care about my friends. education shall forever be encouraged,” students from sex discrimination in K-12 schools that youth in K-12 schools is necessary If they cared about all children, they will and establishes the vital nature of receive federal funding. to ensure all LGBT youth experience be protecting all children.” traditional education in the state. Lawmakers and Michigan residents are currently equality in the classroom. Now the “Every student has the right to The Northwest Ordinance may have discussing a voluntary guidance, proposed by the State conversation has gone national. learn in a safe and accepting school united established western colonies in Board of Education last month, that would help school The “Statement and Guidance on Safe environment. A supportive, respectful the Midwest, but Resolution 0264 is districts comply with Title IX regulations and other and Supportive Learning Environments learning atmosphere for transgender poised to create further tensions in the suggestions that would provide for a more inclusive school for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, students gives them the equal opportunity state as debates over what determines atmosphere for trans youth such as allowing students to use and Questioning (LGBTQ) Students” for success that every student deserves. “proper” bathroom use continue to spread the facility that best fits their gender identity. was first introduced by John Austin, Parents, schools and lawmakers working throughout the nation. Bedford Public Schools Superintendent Mark Kleinhans president of the Michigan State Board of together as a team is the best way to State Sen. Tom Casperson, told MLive that his district is cooperating with federal Education at the 2016 Sexual Orientation ensure that every student, regardless R-Escanaba, announced his intention to officials. and Gender Identity Initiative Conference of their gender identity, will receive author legislation that would ban trans Kleinhans told MLive that Bedford has made attempts hosted by Oakland University in January the support they need to achieve. The youth from using the bathroom and to comply with Title IX regulations, through staff trainings and was further outlined in a Feb. 23 draft guidelines from the State Board locker room in accordance with their and other measures. memo from the MDE to the State Board. of Education will promote an enriching gender. As of press time, Casperson had The MDE guidance was created after educational experience that makes yet to submit his bill to the state Senate. schools and teachers requested best achievement much more possible for Salt Lake City Council to Weigh practices recommendations to create a transgender students,” the ACLU of more supportive learning environment Naming Street for Gay Leader Michigan wrote in a statement following National Response for LGBT students. The guidance the release of the MDE draft guidance. SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – The Salt Lake City Council recommends adopting policies that would Celebrities and big Fortune 500 A handful of Republican state senators, has voted to hold a public hearing on whether to name a protect LGBT students from harassment, companies have come out opposing including Sen. Patrick Colbeck from street after pioneering gay leader Harvey Milk alongside designate a staff member who can the 100+ anti-trans bathroom bills that Canton, weighed in on the issue. thoroughfares honoring civil rights icons like Martin provide students with information or have been introduced in states around “In elementary and middle school, I Luther King Jr. and Cesar Chavez. support related to LGBT issues, call for the country. was bullied (and) I didn’t see the State The council could also take a vote after the April 19 students to be addressed by their chosen Most notably in North Carolina, Board of Education propose a policy hearing on the proposal from Salt Lake’s first openly gay name and pronouns that “correspond with PayPal announced that it would not for kids who get good grades and carry councilman, Stan Penfold. their gender identity,” provide support for pursue its plan to expand in the state due trombone,” Colbeck said. “It is a little bit of a personal thing for me,” Penfold told the formation of Gay-Straight Alliances, to the state Legislature passing House The Salt Lake Tribune on Tuesday. “Harvey Milk was the and more. Bill 02 that bans transgender people from first openly gay person to be elected to a city council in The MDE hosted a meeting April 12 Legislation using public restrooms that comply with California. I was the first to be elected to a city council in Lansing and encouraged members of their gender identity. in Utah.” the public to come out and speak with Amending Elliott-Larsen, the state’s Famous rocker Bruce Springsteen Milk won a seat on San Francisco’s board of supervisors the Michigan Board of Education. The civil rights act, would provide protections cancelled a concert that he was scheduled in 1977, becoming one of the first openly gay men elected day-long meeting was rich in support and for LGBT Michigan residents; however, to perform in North Carolina in protest to public office in the country. His uncompromising calls opposition for the guidance as teachers, after several attempts made over the past of the bill. for gays to come out of the closet inspired a generation of students, parents, grandparents and decade to amend Michigan’s constitution, Before launching into “Born In The activists, but he was assassinated at City Hall along with activists came out to voice their concerns. no bill has ever made it to the governor’s USA” at his April 14 concert in Detroit, San Francisco Mayor George Moscone by a disgruntled Supporters of the guidance claim desk. Springsteen told the audience that he’s former city supervisor in 1978. that the state has a long way to go Six Republican lawmakers from across heard about Casperson’s legislation and The activist’s life was memorialized in the Oscar- before LGBT youth feel accepted and the state introduced a resolution April 13 told the audience, “Pass that anti-LGBT winning 2008 movie “Milk,” and he’s also been honored safe in their schools, since the K-12 urging the MDE to reject the recently bill you’re debating and I won’t come with a commemorative stamp and a posthumous Medal of experience is more difficult for students proposed guidance for LGBT students. back,” clearly addressing the Michigan Freedom from President Barack Obama. Those milestones with marginalized identities. According Resolution 0264 has been referred to the Legislature. He later said, “We hope the came shortly after The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- to data from the 2015 Michigan Youth House education committee. bill doesn’t pass, ‘cause we love playing day Saints announced a new policy for gay members Risk Behavior Survey, 41 percent of LGB House Resolution 0264 is sponsored in Michigan.” and their children that prompted widespread backlash. students report being bullied on school by state House Reps. Aric Nesbitt, Gary The MDE will be accepting public It banned baptisms for children of gay parents until the property and students who identify as Glenn, Thomas Hooker, Tim Kelly, Earl commentary until May 11 and is expected kids turn 18 and disavow same-sex relationships. The LGB are 2.3 times more likely to be Poleski, Phil Potvin and Amanda to vote on the guidance later in the year. announcement was a shock for observers who saw church threatened or injured with a weapon Resolution 0264 mentions the Go to www.everyvoicecountsmi.org. leaders softening their tone on same-sex attraction and on school property than their non-LGB Northwest Ordinance of 1787 which was supporting a statewide anti-discrimination law. peers. used to create the Northwest Territory,

12 BTL | April 21, 2016 www.PrideSource.com Laws Viewed as LGBT Discrimination Proposed Across Country BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FLORIDA egislation has been proposed in states Republican Gov. Rick Scott signed a law across the country to protect those who stating that clergy, churches, religious schools L– due to religious beliefs – decline to and other religious organizations cannot employ or serve certain people. Critics say the be required to marry people or allow their laws are aimed at the LGBT community and facilities to be used for marriage celebrations are discriminatory. Recent laws denounced that violate a sincerely held religious belief. as discriminatory in North Carolina and The law takes effect July 1. Mississippi has prompted a growing backlash from opponents. Here’s a look at legislation around the country: GEORGIA Republican Gov. Nathan Deal vetoed a bill ALABAMA that would have prohibited the government from imposing penalties on religious schools Alabama lawmakers are pushing a measure and organizations that chose not to employ to prevent the state from refusing to license or serve people based on their sincerely held childcare service providers who decline religious beliefs. The proposal would have services that conflict with their religious also protected clergy who declined to perform beliefs. Religious organizations contract with weddings for gay and lesbian couples. the state to provide some childcare services, and opponents of the proposal have argued that the bill could be used to exclude gay HAWAII and lesbian couples from adopting children A bill to prevent insurers and health or being foster parents. The proposal comes care providers from discriminating against after the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously transgender patients has passed both chambers struck down an Alabama Supreme Court order of the Legislature, and they’re currently that invalidated a lesbian couple’s adoption working out differences on the amendments. in Georgia. The measure prohibits denying, canceling or limiting coverage for services including care ALASKA related to gender transition, under certain conditions. Several lawmakers also introduced In Alaska, bills barring discrimination based bills to protect the freedom to express religious on sexual orientation or gender identity have beliefs by prohibiting the state from taking gone nowhere since being introduced last discriminatory action based on the person’s year. Bills in the House and Senate would moral convictions, but the bills were never allow clergy to refuse to solemnize a marriage granted a hearing. without being subject to criminal or civil liability but so far have not gotten legs. The legislative session is scheduled to end Sunday. ILLINOIS Lawmakers are considering legislation ARKANSAS that would require school boards to designate separate boys and girls bathrooms, changing Arkansas lawmakers last year approved rooms and other facilities being used during a revised version of a religious objections school-sponsored activities. The Legislature measure after the initial version faced defines sex as a student’s gender at birth and Last Chance widespread criticism that it was anti-LGBT. not their gender identity. The Legislature also enacted a law aimed at preventing cities and counties from passing Deadline Extended anti-discrimination measures that include INDIANA sexual orientation or gender identity. Republican Gov. Mike Pence signed a bill last year barring government entities to April 28 COLORADO from substantially burdening the religious exercise of individuals, organizations and Colorado lawmakers introduced a bill in businesses, unless by the least restrictive February that would have blocked the state means to further a compelling government from taking any action that may burden a interest. After businesses raised concerns, person’s religious freedom unless it was Pence signed an amended version stating that the least restrictive means of furthering a the law cannot be used to deny services, public compelling governmental interest. A House accommodations, employment or housing committee indefinitely postponed discussion based on race, religion, age, sexual orientation on the bill. or gender identity. See LGBT Discrimination, page 16 www.PrideSource.com April 21, 2016 | BTL 13 Parting Glances OPINION BY CHARLES ALEXANDER God Bless Our Tom Tom

itwool Tommy lives with his mommy, Wanda-Rose Pitwool. His daddy, Darnell Prince Pitwool. And a pit bull dog named Lazarus. P Tommy’s home schooled. Living in Topelulu, Alabama, famed sin-free domain of Lou “Lulu” Seldom’s Fracas in the Family Foundation. An America-First town noted worldwide for exporting biblically blessed peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and gluten-free communion wafers. Little Tommy knows his ABCs. He can tell colors Inferno Red from Damnation Pink. He knows his shapes. Mostly manly. He can – after a fatherly paddling or two – crayon color inside the lines. A good child – if perhaps slightly menaced, but nonetheless parentally encouraged – he says his prayers at night. Or else. “God bless Mommy, Daddy, Lazarus! May our misguided president see the light and leave the White House (which it’s really not) ASAP (The sooner the better.) Amen!” Tommy is the model/subject of a kiddy book that’s sparking a helluva lot of controversy. It’s thoughtfully called, “Tommy Has Two Gay Thrashers,” written, illustrated, blessed-oil anointed by Rev. Dred D. Felch. Rev. Felch, who raised his own totally obedient, totally Onward- Christian-Soldiers militant, eight kids to gay thrash – starting with potty training (“as the spirit moves”) – says “Two Thrashers” is written in a Transmissions second grader’s Basic Word Vocabulary and has lots of action pictures and a punchy story line. “My book’s designed to counter the horrific harm done by ‘Arthur Has Two Papas,’ ‘Molly Has Two Mamas,’ ‘Bruce Has Six Neutered Poodles.’ While I’ll admit that I’m a no-brainer at religious story telling, North Carolina: Common Sense I do know how to cast the first stone at fag propaganda. “I call chapter one, ‘Slingshoting Goliath’s Gay Agenda.’ Other chapters – with content suitable for kids under 5 – are ‘Finding Someone BY GWENDOLYN ANN SMITH Special to Bully,’ ‘Gay Playmates Won’t Go To Heaven,’ and ‘Don’t Let Mommy Dress You as A Nun (or Be Friends With A Touchy-Feely Priest).’” While some gospel reviewers find Rev. Felch’s book “needlessly ince North Carolina passed House Bill 2 that, Massachusetts, Illinois and Missouri have bills or ballot repetitious,” the Southern Baptist “Goodness Only Knows Library amongst other things, criminalizes trans restroom initiatives in the works. I suspect there will be even more Journal” reports, “The pictures will make a lasting and indelible Suse in state facilities and schools, a number of by the time you read these words. impression on Christian toddlers.” things have happened. But back to North Carolina, which is bearing the brunt Two illustrations are singled out for evangelical merit: “Sinful Molly Most devastatingly, Mississippi has passed House Bill of the backlash for now. Gets Parboiled” and “Abandoned Arthur Meets the Iron Maiden.” 1523, which goes even further on transgender bathroom According to numbers released by the Charlotte Topelulu’s gay activists (their life is really hell on earth) are upset. use. Not only does it include similar language to North Regional Visitors Authority, the bill could cost them They’ve been secretly checking out copies (or stealing them). Says one, Carolina’s, but also grants businesses, employers over 89,000-hotel room stays due to cancelled, lost or “Rev. Felch can write anything he damn well pleases, but I wouldn’t and schools immunity from any action from the state hesitant events and organizations. If one assumes that read thrash trash like this – no matter how many Bible quotes it has – to regarding usage of so-called “intimate facilities.” is a loss of $100 a night, that’s a loss of $8.9 million a 5-year-old (even if he or she has his or her own library card).” It also bars any punishment for therapists and dollars just to Charlotte hotels alone. “I’ll admit it’s something of a problem,” says Topelulu head librarian physicians who opt not to treat transgender people. PayPal has opted to cut a major expansion project that Priscilla Red-Marker Renfrew, 89. “These gay agenda types have no I want to stress that while they were clearly talking was in the works for North Carolina, to the tune of 400 respect for decent, church-going, fully dunked baptized readers. So far specifically about trans-specific needs, this could have jobs, while Lionsgate Home Entertainment and A&E 25 copies of this simple sentence gem have disappeared. Poof! farther-reaching consequences, effectively shutting Networks are removing film and TV projects from the “In the interest of fair play we’ve taken to keeping ‘Gay Thrashers’ transgender people out of health care for any needs state. Oh, and as an additional loss, Bruce Springsteen under lock and key in our Mature Reader’s Lounge & Alcove, along whatsoever in the state of Mississippi. HB 1523 includes and the E Street Band have canceled a tour stop. with ‘Well of Loneliness,’ ‘Lolita’ and ‘50 Shades of Grey.’ a host of other anti-LGBT provisions dealing with Lawmakers in North Carolina have attempted to “As a God-fearing woman who makes every Dewey Decimal count, marriage, adoption and other needs. strike back. Rep. Robert Pittenger, R-NC, has attempted I’ll say this: as Heaven above is my witness, it’s to the credit of the Several other states, emboldened by North Carolina to paint PayPal as hypocritical, citing the company’s Topelulu Freefall Baptist Church – conveniently located where Falwell and Mississippi, are looking at bills of their own. business dealings in countries that criminalize Tennessee has reintroduced the previously shelved See Parting Glances, next page House Bill 2414, while Michigan, Wisconsin, Kansas, See Transmissions: North Carolina, next page

14 BTL | April 21, 2016 www.PrideSource.com ® Transmissions: North Carolina accept them. In many ways, they’re right: humans are easily swayed by arguments that Creep of the Week Continued from p. 14 their wives and daughters – note that they never concern themselves with boys and other homosexuality, while Lieutenant Governor BY D’ANNE WITKOWSKI males in any of this – will be victims thanks Dan Forest attempted the same by noting Ryan Anderson to a runaway government and agenda-driven that PayPal has gender-specific restrooms in leftist activists. ello gay and lesbian readers. I’d Let me just stop and point their Global Operations Center. Meanwhile, like to talk to you about your Rep. Mark Walker, R-NC, has opted to call pathetic lives devoid of friends out that he says “people with Springsteen a “bully” for not playing in North H What N.C. Gov. McCrory and his ilk or family. It’s hard Carolina, and has opted to welcome instead same-sex attractions” in order are doing, therefore, are making when the only way upcoming shows by Justin Beiber and Def you know how to to make clear that “gay” is Leppard. up laws that are unnecessary and connect with other I’m not going to waste space explaining how humans is to mash something people do, not it is not bullying to not perform in a place you single out a population that will your identical disagree with the politics of, nor how having something people are. It’s an be further victimized by such laws. genitals together. gender-specific restrooms somehow means Which is why important distinction when you cannot be trans welcoming. Instead, I Meanwhile they cause harm to you’re probably want to take a moment to look at one of the reading this on your your goal is to dehumanize. larger arguments Gov. Pat McCrory and his their state and political careers, all computer at home, cronies have put forward about their reasons Ryan Anderson alone with your for passing this bill. while not dealing with real issues cats, or in a print argument for marriage equality. But, as McCrory has, at every turn, tried to declare faced by their constituents. copy of the paper you may have guessed, Anderson’s going that their bill was one of “common sense,” a you picked up to hide your giant erection in the opposite direction here. reaction to the supposed overreach of trans as you wait by the restroom door at a gay “When Thanksgiving comes around, protections in Charlotte. Let’s talk common sense, though, as this club, hoping to make a new “friend.” when Christmas comes around, are you On McCrory’s personal website, he spoke is the term they like to evoke. If you are But don’t worry. Ryan Anderson, inviting a same-sex attracted colleague out on a page titled “The Faces on NC’s faced with someone who appears male, then author of “Truth Overruled: The Future or friend or member of your church who Commonsense Privacy Law,” saying, “The one would naturally assume they would use of Marriage and Religious Freedom,” isn’t married and doesn’t have a family city of Charlotte passed an ordinance that a men’s restroom. Likewise, if someone sees your pain. And he wants to invite of his or her own; are you inviting them would require businesses to allow anyone of appears female, they would naturally use a you to dinner. And to babysit his kids into your family to share Thanksgiving any gender to enter any bathroom or changing women’s restroom. Let’s also assume that or something. You know, so that your dinner or Christmas dinner? Are you room at any time.” these same folks know they are members of loneliness and alienation stops driving having them be big brother or big sister, “This same ordinance was voted down the genders they are presenting as. The wide you to do gay sex stuff. godfather or godmother to your children by the city council last year because of judgment would be that these folks should use Speaking at Cleveland Right to if they’re not going to be married and concerns it went too far, allowing men to use restrooms appropriate to their gender identity Life’s Bringing America Back to Life have children of their own? Are there women’s restrooms and opening the door and expression – which is exactly what the Convention in early March, Anderson ways in which we can show that there are for sex offenders and pedophiles to exploit original Charlotte ordinance covered. basically said, Hey, we’ve got crisis other forms of community that matter, this opportunity as they have done in other Meanwhile, there are, of course, laws that pregnancy centers to stop pregnant that are important, that are meaningful, states,” McCrory continued. “Despite concerns already exist that cover what happens when women from getting an abortion. without having to redefine marriage?” from lawmakers and Charlotte residents, the a predator attempts to enter facilities of any What would the “functional equivalent In other words, silly gay or lesbian, Charlotte City Council passed it anyway.” gender to commit a crime: they are arrested look like for people with same-sex marriage is for heteros. You don’t need As he has done before, these facts aren’t quite and charged, and no amount of them shouting, attractions?” legal protections for your family. You up to snuff. For example, his link to show how “I’m transgender,” can change that. Let me just stop and point out that he don’t need a family at all! Just accept sex offenders have done this in other locations What McCrory and his ilk are doing, says “people with same-sex attractions” that you’re going to always be alone goes to a Washington State news report on a therefore, are making up laws that are in order to make clear that “gay” is and childless so you might as well get protester who disrobed in a women’s locker unnecessary and single out a population something people do, not something adopted by a church group full of people room as a way to speak out against Washington that will be further victimized by such laws. people are. It’s an important distinction who pity you. law. In other words, lacking any real-world Meanwhile they cause harm to their state and when your goal is to dehumanize. And notice that in Anderson’s world, examples of such behavior, they have been political careers, all while not dealing with real Anderson continues, “If we’re not in homos are super hard up for social forced to make up their own and exploit issues faced by their constituents. favor of same-sex marriage, what are engagements. I mean, Joe Blow, your examples of inappropriate and illegal behavior Now who’s not using their common sense? we in favor of for people with same-sex single colleague who likes dudes, would McCrory and others pressing for these attractions and how are we helping them probably spend Christmas on his knees bills continue to press a “big lie” strategy, Gwen Smith thinks it’s time to flush these bills. live out their vocations?” in a bathhouse if he didn’t get to sit next believing if they frame these laws as gateways You’ll find her at gwensmith.com. An interesting question. Particularly to your Aunt Rita and listen to her extol for pedophiles and sex offenders, people will because he’s implying that gays need the virtues of Donald Trump’s Mexican help from straight people, anti-gay wall over mashed potatoes and ambrosia. straight Christians especially, to live their Why wouldn’t gays and lesbians live pastor Emmett K. Monsooner, “those pervy lives. It’s a weird claim. But when you clunkheads don’t want anybody, especially chaste lives when they have so many ® Parting Glances see gays and lesbians as isolated perverts Christians who hate them inviting them kids, to think for themselves. While my church trying to make their way through this Continued from p. 14 to dinner? load prevents spending time for a quality, world one hook up at a time, it makes a down-home, soul-saving gay trash-in, if others To everyone who thinks Anderson Street crosses Robertson Avenue at Billy kind of sick sense. has a great argument here, I say want to do it, it’s between them and the Big “There’s a universal human desire Graham cul-de-sac – that church’s members Guy Upstairs. Just don’t mess up my choir please, please, oh please invite me to have lovingly replaced every friggin’ gay- for friendship, for companionship. We Thanksgiving. Because I would have to robes. Or speak in LGBT tongues. Ah-men! all have a need for relationships that agenda swiped copy taken by those fruitcake She-lah!” decline since I have my own very real fags.” matter,” Anderson says. family, fuck you very much. “The gospel truth is,” says Freefall [email protected] So true! And which is the foundational www.PrideSource.com April 21, 2016 | BTL 15 ® LGBT Discrimination a bathroom other than the one matching the during the 2016 regular session. Dennis Daugaard vetoed it. The House also Continued from p. 13 sex listed on their birth certificate. Casperson passed legislation barring government from said his proposed bill, which has not yet been taking discriminatory action against people, introduced, would allow transgender students NORTH CAROLINA organizations or businesses based on religious IOWA to use staff restrooms in the school, or single A new law prevents local and state beliefs that marriage should be between one occupancy unisex bathrooms, but only with government from mandating protections for man and one woman, sex outside marriage is A proposed bill to prohibit the government the consent of the student’s parent. LGBT people in the private sector or at stores wrong or that sexual identity is determined by from substantially burdening a person’s and restaurants. The Legislature held a special a person’s biological sex at birth. The bill did exercise of religion similar to legislation being session in March to overturn an ordinance in not pass before the legislative session ended. considered in many other states was introduced MINNESOTA Charlotte that would have allowed transgender in the Iowa House of Representatives in A bill was introduced in late March to people to use bathrooms that correspond to January. The proposal has been referred to the require employers and public facilities to their gender identity. Lawmakers then blocked TENNESSEE judiciary committee. designate separate restrooms and changing all cities and counties from passing rules that Tennessee lawmakers passed legislation rooms for men and women. A portion of the targeted LGBT discrimination. exempting mental health counselors from KANSAS bill reads, “No claim of nontraditional identity providing services to clients based on the or ‘sexual orientation’ may override another therapists’ religious beliefs and personal A new law prevents colleges and universities person’s right of privacy based on biological NORTH DAKOTA principles, as long as they refer the clients from denying religious student associations sex.” North Dakota lawmakers have defeated to someone else. The American Counseling the same funding or benefits available to measures in each of the past three sessions Association has said Tennessee would be the other groups because of requirements that its to prohibit discrimination in housing and only state to allow counselors to refuse to members follow the association’s religious MISSISSIPPI employment based on sexual orientation. treat patients if the bill is signed into law. The beliefs, standards or conduct. The law will A new law prohibits the government from state Legislature is also considering a bill that take effect July. Bills were also introduced to taking any discriminatory action against would require students at public grade schools order public schools and colleges to designate religious organizations that decline to host OKLAHOMA and universities to use bathrooms and locker restrooms, locker rooms and other facilities for marriages, employ people or facilitate adoption rooms that match their gender at birth. use by males or females according to students’ A new law states clergy and other religious or foster care based on a religious belief that gender at birth. officials cannot be required to perform marriage should be between one man and one marriages or provide marriage counseling, TEXAS woman, sex outside marriage is wrong or that courses or workshops that violate their KENTUCKY sexual identity is determined by a person’s conscience or religious beliefs. On March 14, Before the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that anatomy at birth. Several states and cities have gay rights advocates in the state celebrated states must allow gay marriage, Republican The Republican-led Senate passed a measure banned travel to Mississippi and rock singer the failure of 27 bills in the Legislature that Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law last June stating that would expand the state Religious Freedom Bryan Adams canceled a concert in the state they said unfairly discriminated against LGBT that clergy and religious organizations cannot Restoration Act by barring penalties against to protest. people. be required to marry people or allow their those who decline to provide customized, facilities to be used for wedding celebrations artistic, expressive, creative, ministerial or that violate a sincerely held religious belief. spiritual goods or services to people that MISSOURI PENNSYLVANIA Texas did not hold a legislative session in would infringe on their right of conscience or The Senate passed a proposed amendment 2016, but the previous year, a Republican- religious freedoms. The bill is pending in the Pennsylvania’s Democratic Gov. Tom to the state constitution in March that would backed bill repealing local ordinances banning Democratic-led House. Wolf earlier this month signed an executive bar government penalties against individuals order barring state contractors and grant discrimination against gay and transgender and business such as florists or photographers recipients from discriminating based on people failed without reaching a floor vote LOUISIANA who cite a sincere religious belief while sexual orientation or gender identity. State in either chamber. The proposal attempted to declining to provide services of expressional Sen. Mike Folmer says he wants to vet the bill roll back such ordinances that already existed Gov. John Bel Edwards signed an executive or artistic creation for same-sex weddings in committee to make sure it does not violate in all the state’s largest cities. Instead, the all- order providing state employees and contractors and receptions. The protections also would anybody’s religious liberties or freedom of Republican state Supreme Court heard a legal with protection from discrimination based on apply to clergy and religious organizations conscience. challenge to an anti-discrimination ordinance sexual orientation, gender identity and more. that decline to make their facilities available approved by Houston’s City Council, and ruled The order recognizes exemptions for churches for same-sex weddings. If passed by the that it had to be put to a referendum. Houston and religious organizations. Edwards also House, the proposal will go before voters. The SOUTH CAROLINA voters soundly defeated the ordinance in a rescinded an order former Gov. Bobby Jindal proposal has generated backlash from more November 2015 election featuring very low signed that prohibited state agencies from Transgender people told a Senate panel they than 60 businesses and the Missouri Chamber fear a South Carolina bill that would require turnout. denying licenses and contracts to businesses of Commerce. that take actions because of religious beliefs them to use the public bathroom for their against same-sex marriage. biological sex will stoke misguided fears and UTAH NEBRASKA endorse restroom vigilantism, even if the bill dies as expected. No vote was taken in the Utah in 2015 passed an anti-discrimination MASSACHUSETTS A bill to ban workplace discrimination based panel’s second and final hearing. Whether the law that makes it illegal to base employment on sexual orientation and gender identity was full committee will take it up is unclear. But and housing decisions on sexual orientation or The Legislature is weighing a bill to expand defeated in the Nebraska Legislature this year. even if it manages to advance to the Senate gender identity. Gay-rights advocates had tried a 2011 state law banning discrimination Lawmakers have shelved the bill for the rest floor, opposing Sen. Joel Lourie promises to for years to pass similar legislation but only against transgender people in the workplace of the year. use Senate rules to block debate. House GOP succeeded last year when the measure won and in housing by also banning discrimination leaders say they won’t deal with it before the support of the Utah-based Mormon church in restaurants, malls and other public session ends in June anyway. Republican Gov. and included religions protections. accommodations, including restrooms. NEW MEXICO Nikki Haley opposes is at unnecessary. Three New Mexico lawmakers in December VIRGINIA MICHIGAN 2015 introduced a measure to prevent discriminatory action by a person or a SOUTH DAKOTA Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe vetoed a Michigan Sen. Tom Casperson says he’s government agency in response to a person’s The Legislature passed a bill to require Republican-backed bill stating that clergy and firmly committed to introducing legislation free exercise of religion. The proposal died students to use bathrooms and locker rooms religious organizations cannot be penalized for to prohibit transgender students from using matching their gender at birth, but GOP Gov. declining to participate in same-sex marriages.

16 BTL | April 21, 2016 www.PrideSource.com WASHINGTON NC Governor: More Dialogue Needed on Transgender Issues Multiple pieces of legislation concerning BY MARTHA WAGGONER areas of our life, which is a restroom, locker The state law still excludes gender identity sex-specific restrooms were introduced by room or shower facility in our high schools. and sexual orientation as classes explicitly Republicans in both chambers of Washington’s RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – North Carolina's McCrory reiterated that he will ask protected from employment and public Legislature. A bill that would have blocked governor called Sunday for more dialogue on legislators to repeal a part of the law that bans accommodation. That means people still the Washington Human Rights Commission the issue of transgender people and bathroom workers from filing discrimination claims in would not be able to sue in state court over from initiating any rule-making procedures use while saying he stands by provisions of a state court. Even when he signed the bill into employment discrimination based on those involving gender segregated bathrooms died bill regarding access to facilities. law, he disagreed with that provision, he said. factors, even if lawmakers make the change in a Senate committee. Gov. Pat McCrory appeared on NBC's That part of the law was very poorly thought McCrory is seeking, an attorney for the “Meet the Press” to talk about the bill, which out, he said. American Civil Liberties Union has said. WISCONSIN he signed into law last month. On April 12, The executive director of Equality NC, A Charlotte ordinance approved in February he issued an executive order expanding Chris Sgro, said Sunday that with those that would have allowed transgender people The only bill introduced in the Republican- protections for many state workers based on words, McCrory acknowledged signing a to use bathrooms corresponding to their led Legislature dealing with gays, lesbians sexual orientation and gender identity. bad bill. gender identity in public accommodations and transgender people was a measure to force "But I will tell you what I have learned "He needs to not take a piecemeal approach caused the Republican-controlled General transgender students in public schools to use through this is we've got to have more to this," Sgro said. "He needs to provide Assembly to hold a special session March bathrooms and locker rooms assigned to their dialogue, not threats," McCrory told the leadership for the full repeal." 23. Legislators overturned the ordinance and gender at birth. GOP leaders never brought the show's host, Chuck Todd. Equality North Carolina, the American blocked all other cities and counties from bill up for a vote before the two-year session When Todd raised the issue of politicians Civil Liberties Union and three LGBT passing similar rules against discrimination. ended. using similar arguments against LGBT citizens have sued in federal court to overturn The president of the Human Rights equality to oppose the Civil Rights Act, the entire law. North Carolina's measure is Campaign said in a statement Sunday that WEST VIRGINIA McCrory said the issue of such rights only among several advanced across the country McCrory is ignoring business opposition to came up recently since voters in Houston that opponents say is discriminatory toward the law. The Republican-led House passed a bill in November rejected an ordinance that gay, bisexual and transgender people. "Pat McCrory can't have it both ways and modeled after the federal Religious Freedom would have established nondiscrimination McCrory's executive order affirmed parts say he doesn't want the government to tell Restoration Act, stating that government shall protections for gay and transgender people. of the law directing people at government the private sector what to do while he also not substantially burden a person’s exercise of McCrory said that what we've got to do buildings and schools to use the multi-stall sticks his head in the sand and ignores more religion unless by the least restrictive means is deal with this extremely new social norm bathrooms corresponding to the sex listed than 160 businesses who have clearly said for a compelling government interest. The bill that has come to our nation in a very quick on their birth certificate. And the law still they want H.B. 2 repealed," President Chad was amended and then defeated in the Senate. period and have these discussions about the prevents local governments and the state from Griffin said. complexity of equality while also balancing mandating businesses extend protections to the concept of privacy in the most private LGBT workers or customers.

www.PrideSource.com April 21, 2016 | BTL 17 NEWS Transgender Advocates Fear Bill’s Despite Court Ruling, China Gay Rights Fallout Even if it Dies Movement Makes Gains BY SEANNA ADCOX BY GERRY SHIH awareness of lesbian, gay, bisexual and O.K. Keyes, a transgender transgender issues is rising. COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Transgender people said April 14 they fear a South Columbia resident who CHANGSHA, China (AP) – For years, China doesn’t legally recognize same- Carolina bill that would require them to Chen Tiantian could only read about the sex marriage, and officials with the central use the public bathroom for their biological gay rights movement in faraway places. She government have said they do not see the law sex will stoke misguided fears and endorse works with LGBT youth, knew that there were activists in Beijing and changing soon. It also remains unclear how restroom vigilantism, even if the bill a vibrant community in Shanghai, and that far gay rights activism will be allowed to go ultimately dies as expected. said the bill invites people in San Francisco, a distant mecca, gay pride under the current political climate in China, Opponents told a Senate panel the parades took up entire streets. where lawyers groups and feminist activists unenforceable measure perpetuates myths But on April 13, the 20-year-old English have been jailed in recent months. against an already-ostracized community, to hate a community major sat on the steps of a courthouse and But many gay rights activists in China while supporters contend it’s about spoke fervently about how the struggle for say they feel public attitudes are shifting protecting the privacy and safety of women they know little about. equality had arrived in her central Chinese substantially given the growing mainstream and children. hometown – and how she planned to take part. media coverage of LGBT issues. The measure mimics part of a North burdens law enforcement with bathroom “It’s hard to believe, but we’re right in the In 2014, a Chinese court ruled that gay Carolina law passed last month that’s middle of this,” said Chen, who is lesbian conversion treatments were illegal. Earlier caused economic fallout and debate checks and exposes his agency to lawsuits. Obviously, DNA testing is cost and came with several friends to support a this week, a labor arbitration panel in the nationwide. local couple who had challenged the city’s southern province of Guizhou heard China’s A growing number of musicians have prohibitive, he wrote. And asking deputies to check genitalia invades subjects’ dignity civil affairs bureau after they were denied first transgender job discrimination case and is canceled concerts in North Carolina a marriage certificate. “It’s like I’m finally expected to make a ruling in the coming weeks. in protest, including Cyndi Lauper, and privacy. entering the struggle myself.” Ying Xin, the director of the Beijing Bruce Springsteen and Ringo Starr. In Transgender people say the bill’s Though it was dismissed by the court in LGBT Center, said there was a sharp uptick Massachusetts on April 14, an LGBT group requirement would put them in danger of in awareness of gay issues compared to booed the Republican governor off stage harassment and violence, as they would Changsha, China’s first legal challenge to a when he declined to commit to legislation clearly look out of place. law limiting marriage to opposite-sex couples 2009, when the group started doing street expanding protections for transgender To make discrimination legal is an has galvanized many of the hundreds of young performance art in Beijing. people. atrocity, said Greg Green, a transgender Chinese gay rights supporters who gathered at “This is a moment because of all the news The South Carolina bill, introduced last male, Citadel graduate and former police the courthouse, some of them waving small coverage, and people are gaining exposure,” week, may go nowhere. officer and firefighter. Going to the rainbow flags. The hearing’s sizable public Ying said, pointing out recent coverage of The proposal requires multistall bathroom is natural. Worrying about turnout and coverage by usually conservative LGBT issues and lawsuits in domestic online bathrooms on public property to be whether the person in the stall beside you Chinese media appeared to reflect early signs and broadcast news outlets. designated and used according to the is sitting or standing is not commonsense. of shifting social attitudes in China on the topic Central China Television, the state gender on people’s birth certificates. It Sharon Mansell, a Beaufort mother of of sexual orientation. broadcaster, has covered gay issues on several 10, said she sympathizes with transgender would also bar local governments from The lawsuit that was dismissed was brought occasions and sent a reporter April 13 to people’s objections, but it’s a mother’s requiring businesses to let transgender by 26-year-old Sun Wenlin against the civil interview Sun after the court decision. duty to protect her children. She said people use the bathroom of their choice. affairs bureau for refusing to issue him and his As he left the courthouse amid applause No vote was taken during the panel’s she fears that without the law, someone with a perverted mind can pretend to be partner, Hu Mingliang, a marriage registration and cries of “Hero,” Sun, the plaintiff, told second and final hearing. It’s not yet certificate. The judge’s ruling against the reporters and scores of supporters that he clear whether the full committee will transgender to abuse the opposite sex. “I stand firm that we need to vote ‘yes’ couple came down after a three-hour hearing would continue to appeal until all of his legal consider the measure. But even if it – but that didn’t dampen the mood of many of options were exhausted. manages to advance to the Senate floor, for this bill for the protection of everyone,” she said. “This is not a war against the hundreds of young Chinese who gathered “The bigger significance of this case is that it Sen. Joel Lourie, D-Columbia, promises outside the courthouse hoping for a chance will let more people know about their rights,” to use Senate rules to block debate. House transgender people.” to “witness history,” in the words of one said Gou Gou, a Beijing-based lawyer from an GOP leaders say their chamber won’t Oran Smith of the Palmetto Family supporter. informal group of legal professionals called the deal with the issue before session ends Council said his members’ top concern is Rainbow Lawyers network. “But young people in June anyway. And opponents include young girls who may have men in their Some supporters, who had traveled Republican Gov. Nikki Haley, who has shower rooms at public schools. overnight from neighboring provinces to line are the most passionate. This will hopefully repeatedly called it unnecessary. Opponents argued laws already address up at 5 a.m. to attend the hearing, said they direct them to become more involved with the The sponsor, GOP Sen. Lee Bright, assault and shower curtains can provide felt energized because having a gay marriage right training.” contends his bill is a matter of common privacy. lawsuit argued in a Chinese court for the first For Chen, the English student, the hearing sense, and its opponents are forgoing the O.K. Keyes, a transgender Columbia time was a small but significant victory in seemed like an awakening. She attributed safety and privacy of the largest part of resident who works with LGBT youth, said itself. Unlike in most politically sensitive legal the Internet to her knowledge of LGBT the population in order to defend a tiny the bill invites people to hate a community cases, security outside the courthouse was light issues, saying she had read voraciously about minority. they know little about. and the atmosphere was relaxed. everything from the battle over same-sex In a letter read at the hearing, Richland “The legislation claims to protect, but More seasoned activists said they too had marriage in the United States winding its way it actually targets youth,” said Keyes, 25. County Sheriff Leon Lott said the bill reason to be optimistic given a pickup in legal to the Supreme Court to news of homophobic “Senators get to propose legislation to stir addresses a nonissue. In his 41 years in law challenges, even if successes in court remained attacks in Russia. enforcement, he said, he’s never heard of a up their base and it ultimately dies, but in the process, it garners all this attention and few and far between. Chen said she had long wanted to join some transgender person attacking or otherwise Chinese society and the government sort of organization or cause but had no idea bothering someone in a restroom. talking points. And no one is thinking about what happens afterward.” have generally frowned on nontraditional He said he can’t enforce a bill that expressions of gender and sexuality, but See China Gay Rights, next page

18 BTL | April 21, 2016 www.PrideSource.com UK Spy Agency Chief Apologizes For Old Prejudice About Gays

LONDON (AP) – The head of Britain’s “It was also kind of an act of atonement – digital espionage agency has apologized for for the lost opportunity of his early death,” the organization’s historic prejudice against Hannigan said. “Who knows what Turing homosexuals, saying it failed to learn from would have gone on to do, where, for example, the treatment of World War II codebreaker he might have taken his pioneering interest Alan Turing. in artificial intelligence, which is the thing In a rare public speech, GCHQ chief Robert everyone is talking about. We will never Hannigan told a gathering organized by the know and should, as a society, never repeat rights group Stonewall that the agency’s ban that mistake.” on homosexuals had caused long-lasting Hannigan said things are different now. psychological damage to many and hurt the To make the point, he shared a story about agency because talented people were excluded an internal agency blog headlined “So it’s from working there. goodbye from him.” Hannigan said that at “The fact that it was common practice for first he thought it was written by someone who decades reflected the intolerance of the times was leaving the agency for the private sector. and the pressures of the Cold War, but it does It turned out to be the story of a transgender not make it any less wrong and we should employee – who he called Emma – who apologize for it,” Hannigan said Friday at the had finally decided to start the process of conference organized by Stonewall, which transition. campaigns for lesbian, gay, bisexual and “We have a lot of courageous staff, civilian transgender equality. and military, straight and gay, who have The speech offered a poignant tribute to deployed to Afghanistan, to Iraq, and other Turing, the gay computer science pioneer and conflicts...,” Hannigan said. “But it takes a architect of the effort to crack Nazi Germany’s particular kind of courage to write what Emma Enigma cipher. Turing was convicted of wrote in front of thousands of her colleagues.” indecency in 1952 and stripped of his security Hannigan said he was proud the blog was clearance. He later committed suicide. the most “liked” the agency had ever had, and A 2014 film about Turing, “The Imitation that the comments were genuinely supportive. Game” starring Benedict Cumberbatch, But he stressed that GCHQ was still far from brought his story to a new generation. At a utopia. GCHQ, Turing is now seen as a genius – “a “That is the real point of diversity for me,” problem-solver who was not afraid to think he said. “To do our job, which is solving differently and radically,” Hannigan said. some of the hardest technology problems the It was partly to honor Turing that the world faces for security reasons, we need all agency’s headquarters was lit up during talents and we need people who dare to think a global celebration of gender and sexual differently and be different. ... Dull uniformity diversity last year. would completely destroy us.”

® China Gay Rights Sun said his parents have been fully supportive of his legal battle, while Hu’s Continued from p. 18 mother and father, who live in the Hunan how to participate in Changsha, which had no countryside, are more conservative but have organized gay community to speak of. come to accept their son’s sexual orientation. “I’m going to become active, but I’m just The night before the hearing, Sun and worried that as a college student we have no Hu spoke to local reporters before settling financial power to do anything real,” Chen down for 10 yuan ($2) bowls of rice and said. “But this case definitely gave a lot of fried peppers in a nearby eatery, where they people courage to stand up. For gay people contemplated the progress of China’s gay in China to make that first step was really rights movement. not easy.” Sun insisted he didn’t want to be a For the past week, Sun and Hu have been spokesman for all gay people in China, but tracked by two college students who are only fight for his individual rights and set making independent documentaries about a legal precedent. Social attitudes can only them. Yang Dangling, 22, who traveled from change with economic development, he said. the eastern city of Nanjing with her camera, Hu, the more soft-spoken of the two, said LGBT student clubs were forming on interjected to rebut the notion. He recalled campuses across the country in the past five bringing Sun home to the countryside several to 10 years. months ago, where he introduced him to some Despite a surge in their national profile, old friends, who shrugged off the revelation Sun and Hu have sought to maintain a low- that he was gay. key lifestyle in Changsha. Several months “These people knew me for 20 years,” ago, police came to the house to urge Sun to Hu said. “If you know someone who is gay, drop his case, but left after he reiterated his that changes your perspective. It just takes determination to press on. exposure.” www.PrideSource.com April 21, 2016 | BTL 19 DIXIE CHICKPhoto: Chapman Baehler Cyndi Lauper on Country ‘Detour,’ Shoe Struggles and Being In ‘Baby Jane’ with Madonna

BY CHRIS AZZOPARDI changes musical guises like she changes dye To talk about her twangy transformation, starring in a version of it alongside Madonna, jobs. Lauper called just as she was leaving Los of course. t’s not just about having fun anymore. The 62-year-old singer takes another sharp Angeles, where she recently received her For Cyndi Lauper, music runs deeper turn on “Detour,” her latest reincarnation, this much-deserved star on the Hollywood Walk I love the irony of you, mega LGBT activist, taking Ithan her ‘80s-era eccentricities may time as a full-on Southern belle. The spunky of Fame. Lauper was her usual chatty and on a genre that’s not historically known to have seemed to suggest. A collection of pop priestess trades in her pink for plaid and chirpy self as she dished on longing to be the embrace the LGBT community. classics from the Great American Songbook, saddles up with a slew of Nashville mainstays, “unknown singer,” shoe struggles and forever There are a lot of LGBT people who love deep Memphis-based blues, the feel-good including Willie Nelson, Vince Gill and wanting to take on Joan Crawford and Bette Broadway romp “Kinky Boots,” which won early country music! They love Patsy Cline, Emmylou Harris, to sing signature mid-20th- Davis’ infamous revenge relic “What Ever they love Loretta Lynn. I loved Loretta Lynn her a Tony in 2013 for best score – Lauper century country ditties. Happened to Baby Jane?” How exactly? By

20 BTL | April 21, 2016 www.PrideSource.com when I was little and when I heard her sing “The Pill” (a cheeky take on birth control) it INFO was like, “Holy cow!” But I just know that when I went to Nashville everyone was very kind and they Cyndi Lauper were sweet to me, and it feels like a small >> 8 p.m. May 14 town and it doesn’t seem like everybody is Michigan Theater like that – it just seems like they don’t talk 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor about it a lot. I talk about it because we did a lot of research about the kids running away, www.michtheater.org the homeless LGBT kids. We found that if the parents just said, “You’re my kid and I love you and you gotta give me a minute to get my You’ve called your new label, Sire Records, your head around this gay thing,” because where “dream label.” And actually, Madonna’s self-titled the heck are parents gonna go? You can’t debut was actually released on the same label in go to the preacher man because he’s gonna 1983. Do you think you and Madonna might have condemn you and your kid to hell. You’re not done a duet if you’d been on the same label gonna go to the school and out your kid. You back in the day? Was there ever talk of that can’t go to the neighbors. So, where do you go? You have to have an outreach program happening? for the parents and the kids, but you have to Oh, not by business people. You know, I have the information to help parents because, always felt for me, I would’ve loved to you know, I think most parents just love their do “What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?” kids, and when they’re teenagers, you’re with her... ’cause I think that’s very funny! gonna fight about everything – I know, I have (Laughs hysterically) a teenager. You fight. Hell, that’s the dynamic. Which part would you play? I didn’t think about that when I did this. I did this for the love of music. I did this because I Come on! Who do you think I’d play? I’d saw a segment on CBS’s “The Early Show” play Baby Jane – I’d be torturin’ her. Because about all the great Nashville session players. she’s always viewed as the bad girl, you One group was called the Nashville Cats and know! They’d make her the good girl and they played with everyone back in the ’60s I’d be the bad one. Or (we could do Joan and ’70s, and I was a little jealous because Crawford’s 1954 western-drama) “Johnny I felt like I missed out. I saw the “Muscle Guitar” – she’d be the righteous one (laughs). Shoals” documentary and I kind of wished But whatever. Who knows! For me, all I sometimes – I felt like I was born in the wanna do is a good job. I wanna be a great wrong time. I was so busy being famous that singer. I wanna learn. I wanna always learn. I missed out on all these wonderful things. I study music constantly. I try and listen to I just wanted to go back. In the beginning what’s happening. I try and listen to what’s everything is, “You can’t do this! You’ll be happened, to what I might’ve missed. I think ruined!” And you believe it! music is… I love it and I think it lifts people up. I think I finally did a record that makes At what point in your career did you feel people happy, ya know? Maybe I learned that creatively liberated? from “Kinky Boots.” I guess in 1991. I wanted to work with Muff Pop, rock, country, blues. Is there anything you Winwood (English songwriter and record producer known for his work with Dire can’t sing? Straits) and he believed in me as an arranger Really, this is the roots of rock, that’s what and as a producer. You know, I should’ve I sang, you know what I’m sayin’, hun? moved to England but I didn’t. I loved New It’s all the roots. The blues was the roots of York. I was born there and I would’ve missed what we sing and so is this. There was a time my family and my friends, so I didn’t go. But when country and R&B were very linked. it was a lot easier in England; the English The songs would go from R&B to country, people were different. And he wanted me to country to R&B. A perfect example of that do this thing for him. It was around that time would be the Wilma Burgess hit “Misty that I realized, “If you’re gonna be doing this, Blue,” that was a hit in 1966 and then in 1975 maybe you should start practicing the rhythm for Dorothy Moore. But they were pop songs. of your own beat and sing your story, not try When I was little, Patsy Cline was on the and do a story with other people’s stories,” radio. She was not country radio – she wasn’t which is OK because that’s what singers do segregated to country radio, and neither was but at that point I wanted to do that and then Loretta Lynn and neither was Johnny Cash. I wanted to work with (“Detour” producer) Those guys were on the pop stations. And Seymour Stein. I wanted to go and do a blues we had three AM stations, and everybody record. I wanted to do the blues since 2004, was on ’em in New York. You know, some and then when I finally got to do it in 2010, of the stuff, especially “Funnel of Love,” it you know, I felt blessed because I was able was a rockabilly song and Wanda Jackson to do something I really wanted to do as a was one of the earlier rockers, and when I singer. And then I wanted to do this country was in Blue Angel (Lauper’s pre-solo career record, and I hoped that I could sing as best as I could sing. I wanted to do a good job. See Cyndi Lauper, page 25 www.PrideSource.com April 21, 2016 | BTL 21 7 Ways Social Media Has Made You a Sex Addict

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You bookmark YouPorn more than any other website We all have a handful of super-hot vids saved that are our go-tos. But if you’ve got them bookmarked on your phone or computer so you can have them at the ready whenever you’re ready – and they outnumber the more relevant and G-rated content you have stored – it’s time to pull up your pants, put the devices The Frivolist away and introduce yourself to the real world again. BY MIKEY ROX You open the app every 15 minutes to see if someone new has pinged you or, Ten years ago, when Facebook was hopefully, that brick-bodied bro you’ve We can all agree that Snapchat exists in its infancy and iPhones were but a got your eye on has finally responded to to share dick pics glimmer in Steve Jobs’ eyes, you had to your “Sup?” Friday and Saturday nights? A friend of mine asked me a few months work hard to be a perv. Now, fulfilling Forget about it. What were once bastions ago if I’m on Snapchat. My response? your friskiness is just a flick away, and of freedom and nightlife exploration have No, because I’m not a 17-year-old kid that’s not exactly a good thing. Social devolved into afternoon-to-evening-long trying to sext undercover. I’m grown, media has taken over our lives, both sessions of sitting on the couch surfing and when I send you my dick pic personally and professionally, and the headless thumbnails while Netflix plays you get to keep it forever – because dark underbelly of our online world is as in the background as you consistently I’m confident like that. But I digress. dank and seedy as a dimly lit bathhouse. turn down the so-sos and frequently get My point that Snapchat is strictly for As a result, you may very well be a sex rejected or ignored by the more-sos. It’s younger Millennials and high-schoolers addict; here are seven ways to find out. cyclical, and you can’t quit it – until to trade nudies with no cyber trail (even Find us on Facebook you hit it, that is (and you’re almost though that’s inaccurate) is proven always compromising, which makes the by this appropriately worded statistic Between The Lines Newspaper DM on Twitter and Facebook has gotten whole situation even sadder), ultimately from research firm Martin-Wilbourn you in trouble with your boo ushering in a brief respite before ending Partners: “Snapchat is now the third most What starts out as innocent “likes” up back at square one a few hours later. popular social app among Millennials, and flirty comments on Facebook and with a 32.9 percent penetration on the Twitter soon evolves into a deep-see- demographic’s mobile phones, trailing diving expedition into the object of When there’s a Grindr outage you turn only Instagram (43.1 percent) and your burgeoning affection’s profile, to Scruff Facebook (75.6 percent).” left-swiping on the family and milestone Gay Twitter loses it collective mind when photos but holding steady on the Grindr experiences an outage, like it did shirtless-vacay jackpot. Eventually one recently – at least on the West Coast (and You visit Tumblr for celeb nudes and DMs the other in an attempt to push the during the Palm Springs White Party, no homemade sex tapes boundaries of social-stranger etiquette less) – driving hordes of Grindr loyalists Does anybody even understand Tumblr? – even though you know you shouldn’t to other apps like Scruff to fulfill their I don’t – except when I’m googling a – until a sordid relationship of sexts and insatiable desires. If you find yourself celebrity’s junk or looking for amateur sweet-nothings arises. Which is all well in a cold sweat, clamoring to connect porn (because watching normal people and good if it’s as innocuous as you say nakedly with somebody – _anybody!_ – do it as awkwardly as I do is comforting). it is, but your partner doesn’t believe nearby when the Grindr gods throw down That’s really all Tumblr is good for. you when you get caught (as well he the gauntlet, it’s probably high-time for Anybody who tries to tell you differently shouldn’t since you’re being dishonest), reflection… and confession. is either a liar or a 13-year-old girl, or and therein lies your problem – likely probably both. one of many. You’re really on Instagram for the man- butts Mikey Rox is an award-winning journalist You spent way too much time on Grindr You’re kidding yourself if you think and LGBT lifestyle expert whose work has Thanks to social media – and very you’re on Instagram for the sweeping been published in more than 100 outlets specifically Grindr with regards to views and vistas of other people’s across the world. He splits his time between our gay community – most of us have getaways, pics of kittens and your BFF’s homes in New York City and the Jersey Shore developed not only a need but, more brunch plate. Real talk, you’re there to with his dog Jaxon. Connect with Mikey on dastardly, an affinity for 375-feet-away scroll through the endless images of Twitter @mikeyrox. validation and instant gratification.

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24 BTL | April 21, 2016 www.PrideSource.com It’s been seven years since “Bring Ya to the ® Cyndi Lauper Brink,” your last full album of original non- Continued from p. 21 musical material. Do you write? Are there plans to release original material under your own rockabilly band) – oh, she was prominent on name? my playlist because she was an early rocker Well, I’m probably gonna write another and there weren’t a lot of women rockers that Broadway show. you listened to, but you always listened to her. You listened to the amazing Brenda Lee, Oh, you are?! but Wanda Jackson was just a little dirtier. Yes. I think if I wrote (for a solo project) I’d Do you have your cowgirl boots picked out for probably write under a pseudonym and sing the tour? under a pseudonym because it’d just be a lot easier to have it be received better. I’m having trouble with shoes – a lot of trouble. I think some of the shoes I wear are Why do you say that? ugly but they don’t hurt. I just don’t want my Oh, you know, I like good music (laughs). feet to hurt anymore. You know, I just want There’s a really great sound coming out of a nice pair of wide combat boots and I’d be California – the Southern Bay area has a whole happy. But I don’t know. I’ll probably find kind of surf, kind of rock sound. Little bit of somebody who can actually make me shoes what we did on “Funnel of Love,” but there’s that don’t hurt so I can dance! I don’t want a whole resurgence and group of people doing to dance barefoot anymore because I think I that kind of surf bass-y sound but rock. beat my feet up that way too. Why can’t you put your name on it? How about some comfy slippers? I don’t know. Because I don’t want to be Slippers aren’t strong enough. We do rock. judged. I’d rather do new music with a When you slam your foot down, you gotta paper bag over my head and be the unknown have some weight to it. You can’t just have a singer. (Laughs) little slipper on. But you’ve been in the spotlight for almost your Why is it important to you to still perform entire life. Aren’t you used to critics? in North Carolina despite the state’s new No, I know, but there are things that I can do discriminatory legislation known as the as Cyndi Lauper and things that I can’t. Just “bathroom bill”? ’cause I can’t doesn’t mean I won’t. I just North Carolina is a very important place to won’t do it in a conventional way. go because once people are disenfranchised the way they have been, it’s very important You never have, though! That’s why you’re so to bring light to a place where people have adored. none and also educate people on what the Well, thanks. I mean, with this record, I was real concerns are and get people involved in very fortunate to have some really incredible their own destiny. people on it. I don’t even know – it just happened. It snowballed and the producer, It’s hard for me to even string these words Tony Brown, knew somebody and I knew together, but because you were on “Celebrity Emmylou Harris and wanted Emmylou Apprentice”: What if Donald Trump becomes Harris to come and sing. It’s a kind of small president? town, so I had met with Buddy Cannon Ugh. Everybody keeps asking me the who was working with Alison Krauss and same question. I don’t know. I really don’t Willie Nelson and all of a sudden it started know. I wouldn’t feel that good about it. I to come together just like that. I had gone don’t think people should campaign to stop to see Vince Gill and kind of knew him Trump. I think people should vote, for one, through his wife Amy (Grant) when I did a and vote for the person they feel is most concert years ago and he had liked a song responsible and can really understand the that I did called “Water’s Edge.” I went to way the government works right now and go see him with the Time Jumpers, and when make it move forward instead of stopping I went to do “Detour” I felt like if we had it every frickin’ two minutes and costing him lay down the track with a couple of the people who pay taxes a lot of money. It’s a Time Jumpers it would really make sense little disconcerting – the whole frickin’ thing and feel right because they understood real – and it’s gone on for too long. cowboy swing. Tony contacted him and he said he would come in and he did. It just fell You’ve won just about every major award – so, together. And if you went to see him with then, what does getting a star on the Hollywood the Time Jumpers, you wouldn’t believe it Walk of Fame mean to you? because he’s really that good. I just thought It’s funny because I had been approached a to myself, “Oh my god, these musicians are few times over the years and this time felt great – pinch yourself now because you’re right. It was surreal – and to get a star on actually really doing this.” the same day as my good friend Harvey (Fierstein) felt awesome. www.PrideSource.com April 21, 2016 | BTL 25 Lawrence Street Gallery “Exposures: Photography ‘16” Lawrence Street Gallery presents its annual juried show. Categories for prizes include Best of Show, first place in color, black and white and experimental/alternative. Juror is Rob Kangas, Program Coordinator of the Photography program can! Step On Bus Tours, 215 W Troy St. Shows at Oakland Community College’s Royal Ste 2046, Ferndale . 248-619-6692. OUTINGS Olympia Entertainment “Frankie Valli Oak campus. Lawrence Street Gallery, [email protected] www. 22620 Woodward Ave., Ferndale. April steponbustours.com/home.html and the Four Seasons” Tickets: $25- Thursday, April 21 125. Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., 3 - April 30. 248-544-0394. www. The White House LGBT Summit 8:30 Naked Men’s Yoga 6:30 p.m. Naked Detroit. 7:30 p.m. April 29. 313-471- Lawrencestreetgallery.com a.m. Featuring Catherine Lhamon, Men’s Yoga, Ann Arbor. massage4@ 6611. www.Olympiaentertainment.com MI Green Team “MI EARTH DAY Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. aol.com http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ FEST” Explore green and healthy Department of Education. The White UMS “The Bad Plus Joshua Redman” michigan_mens_clothing_optional_ living at one of the planets largest House and Equality Michigan, 4901 Tickets: $18-48. Michigan Theater, yoga Earth Day celebrations! The MI EARTH Evergreen Road, Dearborn. http://bit. 603 E. 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The is Family Equality Councils annual Michigan Theater “CineManga Film Ringwald Theatre, 22742 Woodward Step On Bus Tours “The Libbey Legacy destination event for parents who are Series” Different anime or Japanese Ave., Ferndale. Through April 25. 248- Loves, Lights & Lust “ Everything about lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or film each Wednesday night. State 545-5545. www.Theringwald.com this tour is shattering! A studio tour queer (LGBTQ), their children, extended families, prospective families and friends in the Midwest. There will be family activities, fun and programming for all ages. Family Equality Council will provide opportunities to build community among families with parents who are LGBTQ and learn about issues On Saturday, May 7 more than facing our families today. This event will 500 guests will experience Spring take place on Friday April 29 - Sunday May 1. Family Equality Council, 706 Bash 2016: Casino Royale. 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Wednesday, May 4 Tickets for Casino Royale are $195 for general admission, $300 for a VIP ticket (including access Relationship Skills Class This to the VIP reception) and $500 for a premier ticket (which includes preferred seating, your name 7-session series is for LGBTQ people in the program book & VIP Reception ticket). Festivities will be held at MGM Grand Detroit, 1777 and their friends & loved ones. Topics include: exploring relationship values, Third Ave., Detroit. For more information about Spring Bash: Casino Royale, contact Katie Koch at healthy conflict resolution, establishing [email protected] or visit www.goaffirmations.org. boundaries, accountability and building community connections. This series is open to everyone, regardless of Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike relationship status or relationship Theater, 233 State St., Ann Arbor. Jan. will show how glass is fused by young PG-13. Tickets: $20-22. Stagecrafters, history. 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26 BTL | April 21, 2016 www.PrideSource.com Review: Encore Theatre Hits Right Notes with ‘Always…Patsy Cline’ BY JENN MCKEE flirting with – the audience during the early scenes of the show, there’s a palpable spark DEXTER – A “Saturday Night Live” writer of joy that dovetails perfectly with Veinbergs’ once said that the show could leaven a risky gorgeous renditions of Cline’s songs in a sketch simply by putting Amy Poehler in it, concert setting. Yet after the two characters calling the comedienne “a charm machine.” arrive at Louise’s house for the night, the But Dexter’s Encore Theatre, now staging show shifts into a different gear, and Cline Ted Swindley’s “Always … Patsy Cline,” begins to sing as a means of sharing her stories may now lay claim to its own charm machine: with Louise, or of lulling Louise’s son into a Sonja Marquis, who plays a deeper sleep, and this brassy Houston single mom framework inevitably (and Cline fanatic) named feels more forced, and Louise. less organic. When Louise learns that Even so, “Always” country music superstar Patsy is a really satisfying Cline (Emmi Veinbergs) night of musical theater. will be performimg in her Marquis employs town, she heads out to the her skills as a gifted venue hours early; meets improvisor to read the and befriends the country crowd and add moments music star; and convinces of spontaneity; and her Cline to forgo her hotel exaggerated, tell-it- reservation and instead spend like-it-is sassiness as the night at Louise’s home. Louise had the crowd After staying up into the wee eating out of her hand. hours sharing stories, the two Veinbergs, meanwhile, women exchange addresses powerfully captures and sustain their friendship Cline’s fascinating through a series of letters. contradictions – she This set-up may sound Emmi Veinbergs performs as Patsy Cline was fierce and somehow far-fetched, but the two-hour painfully vulnerable; she show was inspired by a true story. And was the girl next door, but also other-worldly although the show is primarily a showcase of – with vocals that replicate the singer’s Cline’s music and distinctive vocal style, the trademark phrasing and style (scooping, subito admittedly light story of Cline’s friendship piano, yodeling, etc.). with Louise provides the show with a loose The show doesn’t provide much narrative framework. biographical info about Cline, or offer any Set designer Kristen Gribben breaks the insight about her tragic, early death by plane stage into three sections: Louise’s cheerful, crash at age 30. Instead, it focuses on a single colorful 1950s kitchen on one end; a bandstand night when two women became fast friends, (where music director Dan Mikat’s excellent and invites you to listen to a couple dozen 4 piece band plays) situated upstage center; songs on which Cline left her indelible mark. and a honky tonk – where Louise comes to Wisely, director Thalia Schramm lets the show see Patsy’s show – on the other end. Props breathe, by giving her actors license to react designer Anne Donevan’s sharp, witty in the moment, and invites us to be part of an attention to detail brings Louise’s world to irresistible girls’ night out (and in). vivid life, thanks to items like a porcelain “A secret’s no fun unless you tell someone,” rooster creamer, copper jello molds, a juke Louise tells the audience, in a Dorothy Parker- box, and a rotating, light-up Schlitz globe (it’s like moment. So in the spirit of this sentiment, small, but just as kitsch-tastic as it sounds). Encore should have a honky-tonk hit on its Costume designer Sharon Larkey Urick hands by way of “Always … Patsy Cline” – effectively uses clothes to distinguish not but you didn’t hear it from me. only Cline’s different performances, but also different parts of her identity: classic cowgirl; glamorous chanteuse; slacks-and-sweater- Tickets, $26-$32 for adults, with discounts available wearing everywoman; and put-together, for seniors and youth groups, are available online independent woman. Lighting designer at www.theencoretheatre.org, or by calling the box Andrew Galicki, meanwhile, most notably office at 734-268-6200. $15 student rush tickets helps guide our focus in the first act, before are available one hour prior to performance the two women meet. time, if tickets are available. Must show valid And it must be said that the first act is student ID. Find more theater coverage online at the stronger of the two. Because Marquis is www.encoremichigan.com addressing – and, let’s face it, unabashedly www.PrideSource.com April 21, 2016 | BTL 27 Prestigious Musical Theater Award Renamed to Honor Troy Native

EAST LANSING – To honor Tony Award stage and screen actress Sutton Foster is lending winning actress and Michigan native Sutton her name to the Ovation Awards. This places Foster’s contribution to American musical another level of prestige upon the competition. It theater, the annual Ovation Awards will now will only encourage more students to learn about be known as The Sutton Foster Ovation performing arts to participate in their musical Awards - Michigan High School Musical theater programs.” Theater Awards. Originally from Troy, Michigan, Sutton Foster is The Sutton Foster Ovation Awards are a an award-winning actress, singer and dancer who celebration of outstanding has performed in 11 Broadway achievement in musical shows – most recently theater performance by the revival of “Violet” and high school students and originated roles in the Broadway recognize individual artistry productions of “The Drowsy in vocal, dance and acting Chaperone,” “Little Women,” performance. For the last four “Young Frankenstein,” “Shrek years, the best of Michigan’s The Musical,” and her Tony high school theater students Award winning performances have competed in the Ovation in “Anything Goes” and Awards for the scholarships “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” and awards on Wharton She was first seen on television Center’s Cobb Great Hall. on “Star Search” at age 15 and One top male and one top currently stars in TVLand’s female performer from the critically acclaimed series competition are chosen “Younger.” Previously, Sutton to represent the state of appeared in ABC Family’s Michigan at the National “Bunheads,” “Psych,” “Johnny High School Musical theater and the Sprites,” “Flight of the Awards (The “Jimmy” Conchords,” “Sesame Street,” Awards) competition held in “Law and Order SVU,” and New York City. “Royal Pains.” In 2011 she The Ovation Awards, received an Honorary Doctorate presented by Broadway in Detroit, Broadway degree from Ball State University where she Grand Rapids and Wharton Center for also is on faculty as a teacher and advisor to the Performing Arts, caught the attention of Foster, Department of Theater and Dance. one of the most popular Broadway performers The performance and presentation will take of all time and native of Troy, Michigan. place June 11-12 on Wharton Center’s Cobb “Musical theater has had such a significant Great Hall Stage. The awards weekend includes impact on my life!” she says. “I am honored to intensive education, rehearsal and coaching for have my name associated with the scholarship all nominees, culminating in a performance of program, and I am thrilled to know that it will Broadway numbers and an awards ceremony help inspire and support future generations of in front of a live audience. The winners of the student thespians from my home state.” competition are considered the top male and Wharton Center’s Executive Director, Mike female musical theater performers in Michigan Brand, says naming the awards after Foster will for that given year. Each winner receives a encourage more young people to get involved in $1,000 cash prize, a scholarship to Wharton theater. “This is a huge win for young performers Center’s Take It From The Top Summer across the state. Sutton Foster’s success on the stage Broadway Intensive, and an all expense paid and her dedication to arts education inspires kids six-day trip to New York City to represent the and adults alike. Our goal is to have every high state of Michigan in the National High School school that presents musical theater in Michigan Musical Theater Awards. participate in this annual awards program, and To qualify for participation for the Sutton we are honored to be able to distribute these Foster Ovation Awards, schools must submit scholarships to young artists. Sutton’s involvement the name of the student performer who plays the gives the Ovation Awards huge credibility!” leading male and/or female role in an eligible Broadway in Detroit Executive Director Al high school musical presented during the 2015- Lichtenstein agrees: “Sutton Foster is one of the 2016 academic year. Rules, regulations, online biggest Broadway stars today. Her connection to application and additional resources are available the awards will only increase the engagement of at www.whartoncenter.com. high schools across the state. This is a big win for The nomination deadline is Monday, May the state of Michigan.” 30. All nominees will be notified via email Mike Lloyd, executive director of Broadway on or before June 5 of their acceptance into Grand Rapids notes, “We are overjoyed that the Ovation Awards scholarship competition.

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