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THIS ISSUE BodvFolilk NUMBER 105 • JULY 1984

' The liberation of homosexuals can only be the work of homosexuals themselves."

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The News Chris Bearchell, Edna Barker out in the Robert Barron, Ed Jackson, John Moreau, Ken Popert, Gillian Rodgerson, Jane Smith, Richard Summerbell, Lee Waldorf, Glenn Wheeler, Ken Chaplin (Toronto News Staff) Richard Banner, Fred Gilbertson, Jackie Goodwin, Kevin Griffin, Rob Joyce, Don Larventz, Jim Oakes, See inside Batman and Robin's Stan Persky, Michael Wellwood ( News Staff) bedroom! Watch the incredible Maurice Beaulieu (Quebec), Wayne Bell (Kitchener), Gale Comin (Calgary), Nils Clausson (Edmonton). Bernard Courte (Montreal), Jeffrey McLaughlin (Victoria), Amazon -roping contest! Hear Robin Metcalfe (Halifax), Jim Monk (Windsor). Pay Orr (Calgary), Joe Szalai (Kitchener) Captain America decry ! The World Writer Brad Fraser traces the history of in comic books from the Tim McCaskell, Gillian Rodgerson Edna Barker, Kevin Orr, Paul Lee innocent Forties through the paranoid Fifties to the increasingly adventurous Reviews and Features John Allec (coordinator). Rick Archbold. Paul Baker. present — and finds everything from S/M vampires to the first gay Rick Bibout. Gerald Hannon. Stephen MacDonald. Alan McGinty. Sonja Mills. Phil Shaw. Colin Smith, (well, maybe) . Richard Summerbell, Anne Stokes

Out in the City John Allec (coordinator), Ron Ben-Israel. Jon Kaplan, Richard Summerbell, Ian Thorn, Glendon McKinney 7: Bust at Bud's Columns with raid Joy Parks, Glenn Wheeler, Chris Bearchell A grand Montreal tradition continues as 75 policemen armed cameras the popular bar Bud's Letters/Network and arrest 188 people. Those tired old bawdyhouse laws again. The response? Another tradition — Rick Bibout/Chris Bearchell thousands take to the streets in protest. Layout and Production Rick Bibout (coordinator), Paul Aboud, Peter Fltzwilliam, Paul Hackney, Barbara Klemme, Chris Lea, Sonja Mills, Michael Petty, Kevin Orr, Konnie Reich, Colin Smith, Jean- 23: AIDS: what's behind the headlines? Luc Svoboda, Neil Kitagawa, Cirasella and members and friends of the collective. A lot of hopes have been raised by the recent announcement of the discovery of the virus HTLV-III as the Printing: Delta Web Graphics, Scarborough

' Advertising 'cause" of AIDS . But have US researchers simply uncovered the same bug that the French did a year ago? Ed Jackson, Gillian Rodgerson Maurice Arcand. Robert Barron, Mike Kelley, Ken Popert, And is a vaccine or an "AIDS test" really on the way? Cindy Patton investigates. Giiies St-Hilaire, Robert Wilson

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Caught in the ideological trap

Unfortunately, James Johnstone (Let- stone's ideological antinomy and we're ters, TBP, May) falls into a very common getting there! trap in his comments on monogamy and The interrogation of the ideological promiscuity. Why this antinomy? It is representations of both homosexuality indeed a "commonplace" in heterosex- and heterosexuality are vital, so that we ual partiarchal ideology that there is can avoid the misrecognition both of our some kind of opposition between "fidel- sexuality and of our social positioning ity" and "promiscuity," between a brought about by the heterosexual pow- patriarchal monogamy and unsocializa- er relationships that Johnstone has obvi- ble non-reproductive desire. The latter is ously succumbed to. often represented as irresponsible, and Michael Eliot Hurst thus we are caught in the ideological Vancouver trap, since we are presented with only Some. one other alternative. Johnstone implies Butch creativity that so-called promiscuity is in conflict with patriarchal heterosexist power rela- BULLSHIT to Charles Fisch's letter Or 28 or 46 Somebuddies tions. He posits monogamy amongst gay (TBP, May) on the ideal relaxed gay without man. Why do some gay people feel threat- who keep the air buzzing couples recognizing the differ- ent forms of non-monogamous emo- ened by masculinity or macho attitudes? with conversation thafs casual, tional and sexual relationships some of I did not decide to walk the road of us are attempting in order to best suit a homosexuality, which sometimes seems maybe a little crazy lifestyle in opposition to partriarchal an uphill trek, to choose a man wearing ideology. As well, he fails to recognize a skirt. Or makeup. Or limp wrists. Or and always fun. the complex and difficult political analy- mellow, mellow, mellow. I turned on to sis involved in areas of experience that masculinity, and if others think it's patriarchal heterosexism has termed sometimes a posed act, then maybe that "personal." is their hang-up. Liberalism and accep- Gay people live in a world of hetero- tance is required by all, as much by

sexist ideology, and it is a constant battle feminine men as by masculine men. for us to distance ourselves from its en- Feminine men will have to start playing culturation — misogyny, monogamy, fi- ball by not grouping macho or butch men delity, "masculine behaviour," etc. as not accepting their homosexuality. In the lane behind Crispins, Toronto (416) 977-9955 There is in fact far too much support for Homosexuality is a freedom. That Johnstone's choice, although if he were freedom can only be reached by letting to examine the historical record he everyone be. would realize how transient monogamy Gay men as a group like masculinity in any relationship may be. Even hetero- — face that fact, Charles. Now, if some- PM CHECKLIST: If you sexuals tend to pay lip service only to the one is trying to express himself in a man-

serial ner that's across — I Collegiate? want it all variety. coming posed guess I, too, have a lover, David, with personally I'm still interested if it's at a great fru* Denim? whom I have lived for more than ten masculine. Not everyone can express his Western? gay bar, 370 Church years. Although I initially brought with inner being to the world with style. What me from my previous heterosexist mon- matters is that the guy's got the balls to L? DR? this trip, try 977-9955 ogamous relationship all the cultural try. Let's give him a break by not calling baggage that Johnstone wants to retain, him stiff or dull or posed. How about

over the years David and I have explored creative — in at least trying to transfer our relationship beyond stereotypical his sexual fantasy into sexual expression, masculine behaviour, the inner /outer however clumsy the result? Not every- conflicts of monogamy and the thwart- one wants to smile in a bar environment. ing of desire. The relationships of con- Rather than be frustrated by the flict, non-consideration and insensitivity whole scene, Charles, enjoy it! Other which are commonly part of the ideolo- enlightened individuals are certainly gy of monogamy are in fact no more going to relate to your train of thought. than representations of a particular kind And probably that's why this is going to of "masculine behaviour" which our be a wild, hot summer in the city for

society fosters and encourages. I am not everyone\ arguing that all gay men are loving, ten- Keith Sodergren der, sensitive beings, but rather that the Toronto specificity of homosexuality is dissolved by Johnstone into a "masculinity" Hold the sermon which ignores the heterosexist power

relations endemic to monogamy. In this I really wish that people like Rhonda way his gayness is represented first as Naeseth (TBP Letters, March) would male and only secondly as gay. In this spare us her opinion of men ("scum- way the very real homosexual oppression bags") and spare prostitutes her patron- by heterosexual institutions is denied. izing, so-called defence. As a gay prosti-

David and I have a close, warm, lov- tute, I don't need anyone passing judg- ing relationship with one another which ment on my lifestyle. we hope will continue for decades. At While I'm glad that Ms Naeseth the same time, we have created a situa- agrees with TBP's reporter that sex-for- tion which no longer excludes sexual re- pay should be decriminalized, her saying lationships with other men, inside or that "it's a pretty crummy way to make outside our home. Our continued strug- a buck," and her promoting sexist stereo- gle, learning, and unlearning, now cen- types about hookers, incest and drugs tres around the creation of a similar aren't helpful. Not everyone finds giving milieu for concomitant love relation- gay sexual enjoyment for one hour per ships with other men. In other words, we night in return for economic freedom have not yet cast off all our encultura- from the family to be exploitative. While

tion and oppression, nor have we found my work can be difficult, I can't say I'd perfect political expression for them, but rather be working for a bank. we're seeking an alternative to John- Ms Naeseth doesn't see hookers as

4 C THE BODY POLITIC U JULY /AUGUST 1984 rebels? Has she ever heard of Stonewall! was forced to endure at some points in I'm sorry she has bought the sexist view his defence campaign. Nor were my of us as passive victims. I suggest she comments made in the context of a find out what women prostitutes are up search for journalistic "colour," as to in the political arena. It might shatter Persky hypothesized. They were part of a few notions she has that sound more an (incomplete) attempt to describe the "white, middle-class male" than femin- factors within the gay community that ist to me. made Joyce's current win more difficult

Please, if you want to help prostitutes, than it needed to have been. by all means fight the laws, the police, Persky's article, although it was very the poverty — but hold the sermon. We thoughtful and useful in general, con- get that from the Moral Majority. tained one implication that really Robert D'Avanzo bothered me. It's dangerous, it seems to Toronto me, to be too quick to reach the conclu- • sion that any criticisms directed toward a

Is TBP living in the real world? Is Chris given gay public figure are motivated by 600 SHERBOURNE STREET 967-0210 Bearchell? the impulse to deviate from the path of In Bearchell's article on pornography gay liberation. No doubt there are 236 BLOOR STREET WEST 922-2116 in the March issue, she writes: "... the strong elements of truth to such accusa- TORONTO prostitute negotiates... contracts, all tions as far as the Joyce case is con- Dan Burke, Senior Manager more or less on her own terms." cerned, but all the same, neither Joyce Lynne Joyes, Manager On her own terms? Have you never nor any other gay leader personifies gay heard of pimps? truth. Whatever critical fire such a per- David E Pinto son may draw isn't necessarily aimed at Montreal the vital organs of the gay movement itself. Joyce happens to be an honour- person, but all social movements Cocktails and criticism able eventually attract the sort of individuals post«er, n. An advertising sheet uniting pictorial image and printed letter- As the individual primarily responsible who will wrap the flag around them- for TBP's "sitting ovation" for the selves and accuse their critics of attack- ing, designed to engage, inform, persuade and be posted on a wall latest win in the Rob Joyce civil rights ing the flag. It's important, therefore, or other surface. Syn.: broadside, proclamation, playbill, streamer, that the criticism by gay activists case, I hope it's within my jurisdiction to made placard, handbill, showcard. respond to Stan Persky's criticism of of fellow activists be given fair consider- this reportage (see TBP, , p 15). ation, even if they are finally determined pos»ter»i*ty, n. 1. To begin with, part of Persky's analy- to be the product of tactical folly (like All who have proceeded from a common ancestor; ' sis was based on what seemed to be a ' lobbyism' ') or even of pure personal descendants collectively. Syn.: offspring, progeny, issue. 2. A factual error, and it was one that I found malice. gallery dealing solely in the art of the poster. Daniel Stroud, very disturbing. He stated that my article In this particular case, I think some of Leonard Dutton and associates of POSTERITY GRAPHICS commented on Joyce's "personality." the acrimony Persky encountered might LTD. offer Canada's major collection of contemporary and vin- This term was even placed in quotation be attributable to a dispute that took marks, so that it appeared that I had place in Vancouver (and elsewhere in tage art posters at 265 Queen Street East, in Toronto's Lower East used it. In fact, my article did not at any North America) in the mid- to late-1970s. Side. Skilled custom mounting available Mon. to Sat., 10:00 a.m. to point refer to Joyce's personality. The This was debate between the first gen- 6:00 p.m. 861-1851. closest I came was a reference to Rob's eration of post-Stonewall gay activists "political style" in the years prior to (those who built the "gay movement")

1980. 1 admit that (as one TBP staffer and the second (roughly, those who built put it to me) "political style is informed the "activist gay community") over by one's personality," but surely other whether the activities of the latter group considerations enter into it: the political represented a new branch of gay libera- exigencies one is facing; the character of tion or a retreat into ghetto-building and one's analyses and strategies; the limita- accommodationism. If my theory on Jennie's Restaurant tions of perspective that exist in any this subject is correct, and the residual given historical period; and the nature of bitterness of this often subliminal strug- an individual's actual position in politi- gle still lingers on in left-wing gay circles cal affairs. Given this, I don't see that a in Vancouver, then it is a little ironic to comment which seems to be critical of find Persky unwittingly reiterating one someone's political style can be taken as of the very charges that characterized synonymous with disparagement of that that period of the city's gay history. person's personality. In any event, Persky and I certainly Still, since I've been tacitly accused of agree on the major point of his article: commenting on Joyce's personality in an that Rob Joyce's case is a very important unflattering way, I feel that I ought to one. If Persky feels that anyone in the set the record straight on this subject. To gay press has given the case short shrift, the best of my knowledge, Rob Joyce is then he's right to say so. His summary of meticulously honest, fair-minded, gen- the gains made to date by Joyce and his uinely committed to gay liberation and supporters was an excellent one; quite likeable in person; apart from this, he is possibly, it was far more pertinent than one of the few Canadian gay activists my own attempt to grapple with the who possesses an element of tactical sticky internal politics of the Vancouver genius. Once, during the course of re- gay community. searching one of the many stories I've In the long run, what's vital in all this done for TBP supporting his case, I had is the hope that even though gay leaders, the unusual experience of hearing his gay institutions and gay media may re- personal merits extolled by a former BC ceive occasional criticism, Canadian gay Social Credit cabinet minister, radio men and will have the intelli- host Rafe Mair. Since, at the time, Joyce gence to continue their support of those was still under the shadow of the accusa- who deserve to be supported. I took the tion that he'd had sex with a juvenile, I risk of acknowledging intra-community took this endorsement and others like it friction on the faith that this would be New menu. New chefs. Courtyard. to be of the highest significance. so, and that none of the protagonists My own reference to Joyce's pre-1980 would be harmed or embittered. If that Try it. political style as "uncompromising (and) is not the case, the blame rests with me; blunt" was not an attempt to cast my lot if it is the case, then, to me, a very slight with those individuals on Persky's advance in gay liberation has been "cocktail circuit" who called Joyce made. A New York-style restaurant. "abrasive" or even a "sociopath." For Richard Summerbell Fabulous continental cuisine. one thing, I wasn't under the influence Toronto Open for lunch / dinner / Sunday brunch. of cocktails when I wrote the offending article; for another, the article presum- The Body Politic welcomes your letters. Send ably took some of these same people to them to us at: Letters, TBP, Box 7289, Stn A, 360 Queen St East, Toronto 861-1461 task for participating in the "skepticism Toronto, ON M5W 1X9. Letters selectedfor (Located at the and rumour-mongering" which Joyce publication may be editedfor length. unglamorous corner of Queen and Parliament)

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THE NEWS

Police photographers get it all on film in Montreal bar raid

Clubs in 77, cameras in '84

ONTREAL — One hundred The committee will provide information

and eighty-eight people were and legal assistance to the " 1 88. arrested early on the morning ADGLQ also demanded that Quebec of Saturday June 2 when Mon- justice minister Pierre Marc Johnson treal Urban Community police launch an inquiry into arrest procedures raided Bud's, a gay bar located on and conditions under which those arrest- Stanley Street. At midnight on the same ed were held. ADGLQ charges that the day, a demonstration of about a thou- mass arrest was an abuse of police sand people, organized by ADGLQ power, because people were arrested in- (association for gay and lesbian rights in discriminately and taken away to the Quebec) took place at the intersection of Bonsecours Street police station, where Stanley and Ste-Catherine streets. at least 133 people spent the night sleep- About 50 morality squad officers, 15 ing on floors and benches. The associa- members of the tactical force and 10 tion also accused police of violating con- detectives took part in the raid under the stitutional rights by arresting most direction of detective lieutenant Claude people without informing them of the Lalonde. charge. The bar's manager, Marc Dufour, The application of the bawdyhouse

and seven other employees were charged provisions of the Criminal Code is ex- with keeping a common bawdyhouse. tremely arbitrary. Although the found-in Police also charged 122 people with be- charge is relatively minor (it is a sum- ing found in a common bawdyhouse and mary charge), individuals convicted are 33 with gross indecency. Twenty- five liable to a fine and will carry a criminal others were released without charge. The record, just like anyone found guilty of

legal capacity of the bar is 141 people. Into the streets — again: Demonstrators fill was assembled to ensure a peaceful gross indecency (a charge that carries a A remarkable feature of the raid was rue Ste-Catherine June 3 to protest the ar- protest. maximum penalty of five years' impris- the on-the-spot use of photographers, rest of the "188" at Bud's bar Within minutes after midnight, the in- onment). When the police carry out a who took photos of each person arrested tersection of Stanley and Ste-Catherine drug raid, they charge only the traffick- alongside of the arresting officer. This in Montreal's Sunday Express as saying was completely blocked by about a thou- ers, not everyone who happens to be on

technique was first used in last year's that Bud's was unique and that activities sand chanting demonstrators and 1 ,500 the premises. The 122 people charged as police raid on the Back Door Baths in that occurred there were not typical of onlookers. found-ins at Bud's may become crim- Toronto and seems to have been devised gay bars. "It really was a bawdyhouse," With the arrival of the police anti-riot inals simply because they went for a beer to overcome the inability of officers he was quoted as saying. squad at around 12:30, the demonstra- or mineral water in a licenced premises. subsequently to identify the accused in ADGLQ went to work at 9 am the tors started to move east along Ste-Cath- A raid two years ago on a stag party court, producing many acquittals. The morning after the raid to organize a erine, filling three blocks. The march for police officers in Mascouche, a small Montreal police seem not only to have response. By late afternoon and early continued for about 30 blocks to Mont- Quebec town, reveals the outrageous borrowed the technique, but also to have evening, a leaflet was being distributed calm Street and finally dispersed without disparity in the laying of indecency refined it. Photos were taken of sur- to gay businesses. The media were con- incident in front of Chez Max, another charges. In that case, only the nude fe- prised Bud's patrons before they were tacted and told that gays would be tak- gay bar. male dancers were charged; not a single arrested, and some of these were passed ing to the streets in protest against the The annual general meeting of police officer found in that particular on to the media. Photo Police, a weekly police action. A group was put to work ADGLQ, held June 3, voted to create a "bawdyhouse" was arrested. crime tabloid, carried a photo of three making placards and a marshalling team support committee for those charged. Bernard CourteD men together in a washroom cubicle. Thin bars had been printed across the about three hours. Four men were ecution first. He was convicted on April 2, eyes, but the men were still recognizable. Truxx/Mystique: arrested. 1980, sentenced to ten days in jail and In the aftermath of the 1977 raids, the lessons of 1977 The raids and the angry response of the fined $5,000. Two years later, the Quebec those arrested were required to undergo gay community precipitated a public Court of Appeals upheld the lower court's VD tests. In the recent raid, the police It tookpatience, perseverance furor. Civil rights organizations and the finding that Truxx was a bawdyhouse seem not to have used this tactic. media denounced the heavy-handed police because men sometimes had sex in the According to Lalonde, the raid was — and sticking together tactics and accused the Montreal police of washrooms and all patrons were surely precipitated by complaints about the discriminatory behaviour towards the aware of that, but it reduced Salvaggio's bar. The last time Montreal police car- city's gay population. sentence. Only then did the Crown pro- ried out a similar raid, in 1977 (see box), The raid on Bud's is not the first time the A defence committee was quickly set up ceed against the found-ins, whose pros- gay activists were able to at a press show Montreal police have used the bawdy- and a public meeting to discuss the pects looked dismal after the appeal conference that the complaints had been house laws against a gay bar. strategy of defence drew 300 people. All court's ruling. filed by gay men who had been threat- In the early hours of Saturday, October but one of the 146 accused pleaded not A Crown offer to drop all charges if ened by the police with exposure. 22, 1977, more than 50 police, clad in riot guilty. four men pleaded guilty was refused. The Bud's five- raid was preceded by a gear and armed with machine guns, burst Giuseppe Salvaggio, owner of Truxx Defence attorney Joseph Muskatel armed week investigation plainclothes by into Truxx and Le Mystique, two gay and Mystique, was singled out for pros- himself with transcripts of the Toronto police, who visited the bar several times, men's bars in Montreal. On that occasion 1981 bathhouse raid trials and sheafs of especially in connection with a "slave 146 men were arrested and charged with strategy briefings from Toronto's Right auction" which took place the Wednes- being found-ins in a common bawdy- to Privacy Committee, which he called day before the raid. Lalonde was quoted house. The victims were held in crowded "dynamite," only to walk into municipal police cells for hours without bail and court December 14, 1982 and hear Crown were forced to submit to VD tests. News prosecutor Laurent-Claude Laliberte an- of the raids ripped through the gay com- nounce he did not plan to proceed. "We ™° WW 1«JU» 1|M s munity the following day and, in the space had no other choice; it was just too much si< of about six hours, the Association pour money" to bring all of the found-ins to les droits de la communaute gaie du trial, Laliberte told the Montreal Gazette. Quebec. (Quebec gay community rights Besides, of the four police officials who association) blanketed the bars and baths planned the raid, one was dead and two with leaflets and organized a protest for others no longer lived in Quebec. The that evening. Crown had also "misplaced" a large By midnight, 2,000 gay people had quantity of relevent documents. flooded into the intersection of Stanley "This decision shows the value of stick- and Ste-Catherine streets. They fought ing together," Muskatel pointed out at with police who were attacking the crowd, the time. And of stocking up on patience

trying to re-open the streets. The mass and perseverance. It took five years. demonstration was not cleared away for TBP news staff &tt - ^m " *» Oun» Sua. a— ,

LITIC D JULY/AUGUST 1984 7 Quote of the OPERA HOUSE BUSTS Criminal Code," admitted Alexander in month his opening remarks. "If some pea-brain finds the "These acts may or may not be dis- Sun a danger to society, tasteful to most people," Judge Lyons Guilty pleas smother real questions heaven help us what else will said in his decision. It was not the homo- be deemed unsuitable for sexual acts themselves that made them a BARRIE — All the formal actors in the meetings among the lawyers and with human consumption." criminal offence, he said, it was the fact week-long courtroom drama — the the Crown: everyone was supposed to that they were committed in a public judge, the Crown attorney, the bevy of plead guilty. And all but one person place. Lyons acknowledged that "each defence lawyers — seemed to agree. Cer- eventually did so. On the first day, four of the accused has already suffered — Claire Hoy, Toronto Sun tainly, the 31 men who had been charged of the accused told the court they would adverse consequences as a result of ar- columnist, in answer to the Toronto last summer with gross indecency for be pleading not guilty and would go to rest and public controversy." Defence school board's women *$ liaison com- alleged sexual activity in the public trial. the By end of the week, however, mittee, which has called the lawyers all presented details on the ways Sun washroom of the Orillia Opera House only one person was able to withstand "too sexist." in which this public humiliation had af- would not argue with the general, now the tide of guilty pleas — and the fected the lives of their clients. Most of seemingly official, opinion: that the ac- pressure of lawyers. white-haired gentleman with the men are married, many have chil- a twinkle in already severely tally: cused men had been The final 30 men pleaded guilty. his eye, had an dren, the majority are in their forties or appropriate final com- punished by the process of arrest and the Of these, 14 got conditional discharges ment: older. One man tried to commit suicide. "They should use some of the devastating effect of publicity on their and 17 got fines ranging from $200 to money from fines At least three men have reached retire- the to clean up that personal lives. It was a little late to come $700. The man who asked for a trial — ment age. washroom. It's a hell of a mess."- to that conclusion and it didn't stop the an Orillia high-school teacher — was Throughout the court Ed Jackson D legal proceedings from plodding convicted anyway and got a conditional week-long pro- through to their end. discharge. His ordeal was not to end ceedings, no lawyer questioned the use there, however. of video cameras for the detection of The court appearances had taken a trims activities, while to arrange — eight and a half A week later, the Simcoe County sexual offences, although a few pointed RTPC months, in fact. A courtroom in the Bar- Board of Education met in an in-camera out that it was activity verv difficult to detect without rie Courthouse had been set aside for the session and voted to fire him and two the use of such pursues fundraising entire week of May 14 to 18. County other teachers for immoral criminal con- sophisticated equipment. No lawyer court chief judge William Lyon was pre- duct. The three had been put on paid questioned the violation of privacy in- TORONTO — It costs a lot of money to siding and John Alexander, recently ap- sick leave after the charges were made herent in focussing a camera on the sue Barbara Amiel, the editor of the pointed head Crown attorney for Simcoe public last September. None has been in toilet habits of the unsuspecting public, Toronto Sun. But the Right to Privacy County, was handling the prosecution. a classroom since then. The Ontario although at least one noted that his Committee is doing just that, because of All but one of the 14 lawyers showed Secondary Teachers' Federation plans to client had no idea it was a criminal of- a column Amiel wrote soon after the up on the first morning to set a time for appeal the firings. fence to masturbate alone in a 1981 bath raids. She suggested the RTPC their clients to appear later in the week. Crown attorney Alexander told court washroom cubicle. He had thought it had caused embarrassment to some of Well-known local lawyer Richard Clarke that the Orillia City Police had decided was private as long as he occupied it. No those arrested by sending letters to their was clearly the senior counsel and he early in 1983 there was a "problem" in lawyer questioned the entrapment homes. That was not true — the RTPC also had taken the most cases — 14 in the public washroom in the basement of techniques of the police, although one had written to the men in care of their all. When the judge entered the court- the Opera House. In May they requested commented that if his client had been lawyers. But it caused trouble, because room, the entire front row of black- video-camera equipment from the On- charged immediately after the first act gay people who read the Sun got the im- robed men bowed deeply in a single rit- tario Provincial Police. In June, a cam- had been observed, he would not likely pression the RTPC couldn't be trusted. ual motion. Behind them sat their clients era was installed in the ceiling above the have been charged a second time the The Sun case is only one of the many — 30 nervous, mostly middle-aged men, washroom cubicles. A second camera next day. No one questioned the cost of causes for which the RTPC has had to a large number of them accompanied by was installed in early July to survey the the investigation, although only a few collect funds. Fortunately, the group is their wives. area outside the cubicles. The two minutes of tape ever appeared in court used to raising money. It raised $150,000 Also, this time, unlike the first court cameras operated in the washroom for as evidence in one trial. The rest of the for the defence of those arrested in the appearance in Orillia last fall, when the five hours a day for a period of 18 days tape was seen only by the police, the bath raids, and helped develop the legal story was big news and TV camera crews during the summer. An Orillia police of- Crown attorney and the appropriate defences that got acquittals for most of chased the accused as they exited from ficer watched two monitors during that defence lawyer. those charged with being found ins-in a the courthouse, there was scarcely a period and switched on cameras when Finally, no one asked what would common bawdyhouse. reporter in sight. something appeared to be happening. happen to the tape footage once the The RTPC, in cooperation with the five in rolled with- all also started The days court by Almost of the activity recorded by trials were over. Would it be destroyed, Gay Community Council, out a hitch. All the inconvenient details the camera described in an organization with and court was or would it go on file somewhere? When Gay Courtwatch, had been dropped or smoothed away to solitary masturbation behind the closed Staff-Inspector Francis Smith of the an office at Old City Hall that keeps speed up the process. There was a script; doors of the cubicles. A glory hole in the Orillia City Police was asked that ques- track of gay people who end up in court it had all been decided beforehand in partition allowed for a glimpse of the ad- tion, he would only say, characteristical- on entrapment charges (gross indecency, jacent is committing an indecent act, that sort of cubicle. "This certainly not one ly, "We're giving no interviews on the thing). Courtwatch helps people get of the most serious offences in the case, period." legal help, and keeps count of the num- In the corridor outside the courtroom ber of these cases that go through the during a break, one of the accused, a legal system. Money and volunteers are what makes

it happen. The RTPC recently decided to suspend formal political activity and is

making some in-house changes to help it raise even more money. A steering com- mittee has been set up to coordinate fund-raising for the Amiel suit and the other legal work the committee does — challenging the search warrant used in the 1982 raid on the Back Door baths, for example. The steering committee is also ready to act in the event of another emergency in the community. Glenn Wheeler

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few years ago, Sue Mabey, a people in the pews. member of the United Church of • Canada, was training to become Sue Mabey is no longer a member of the a minister. She had completed the THE RIGHT QUESTIONS, United Church, but she has done a lot of A necessary education and was work to change the minds of those working as a "supply preacher" at St people in the pews. She has lectured as

Paul's church in Toronto until she be- "Exhibit A," as she put it, at a number came officially ordained as a minister. BUT NO EASY ANSWERS of United churches recently, and she The last step in the process was a series says she doesn't think members of the of interviews in Mabey's home town, or The debate on gay continues congregation want to know what their presbytery — in Mabey's case, to stymie the not-so United Church. ministers do in bed. She knows many Hamilton. people are worried about what kind of Mabey was going through divorce A report by Gillian Rodgerson example will be set for "young people." proceedings at the time of her inter- (Ministers, like teachers, are looked views, and the interview board asked upon by the general populace as role why the marriage had broken up. Mabey models.) Other people have more mun- told them: she had realized she was a les- dane worries. For example, will homo- bian. The interview board decided not to sexual ministers be living in United ordain her. Church manses with their lovers? Mabey

Sue Mabey left the church, and found thinks that most church-goers are still a job watering plants in offices and questioning the idea of ordination for restaurants. gay men and lesbians. Many of those • who are undecided but would likely op- That was 1980. This year, in August, the pose the recommendation have never ac- General Council of the United Church tually met a gay person. They often find will meet in the small town of Morden, they get over their objections to the idea Manitoba (population 3,266) for a week after talking to someone like Sue of discussion and policy-making. One of Mabey. Another factor that changes the items expected to be on the council's people's minds, Mabey speculates, is the agenda is a report submitted by a task "bigotedness" of those openly opposed force of the Division of Ministry, Per- to the report. "Sometimes the best thing sonnel and Education. The report advo- reports like this have going for them are cates the ordination of self-declared ho- those against," Mabey says — and she mosexuals. The big question now is not may be right. what the council will say about the re- • port — but whether any decision will be "Those against" have certainly been made at all. making their views clear. One of the The report was made public at the end report's supporters is Rev Frank of March. In the two months since then, Meadows, of Toronto's Fairlawn United word has come from the church's con- Church. Fairlawn has received two ferences — regional areas of church bomb threats. membership — that most members want A definite maybe: Church moderator Clarke MacDonald stands pat on refusal to take a stand No one has threatened to blow up 85 more time to consider the task force's St Clair Avenue East, the United Church recommendation that homosexuality . the report was intended as a document Clarke MacDonald, moderator of the of Canada's head office and a much should not be a bar to ordination of an for study, a basis for discussion. Per- church for the past two years, is a strong more visible target. But members of the otherwise fit candidate for the ministry. haps the lack of consensus among dele- public advocate of nuclear disarmament church have sent letters to that address One thousand delegates to the Mari- gates is a good sign: so far, there has and the human rights of gay people. He threatening to withdraw their financial times conference, which sends 38 repre- been more study and discussion than demonstrated his support of the peace support. Dr Anne Squire, head of the sentatives (or "commissioners") to Gen- outright rejection of the report's movement by publicly protesting at Lit- Division of Ministry, Personnel and eral Council, the highest decision-mak- recommendations ton Systems — yet he refuses to make a Education, is in charge of replying to let- ing body of the church, voted in Sack- • public statement on the question that is ters about the division's report. By June ville, New Brunswick to petition for a The United Church of Canada holds now before the church. In a way this is 1 more than a thousand letters had been delay. strong positions on many sensitive the result of the position he holds — his received by the church . Some of these

The Toronto conference, which will issues: nuclear disarmament, apartheid title is indicative of the role the church were sent to the United Church Obser- be represented by 42 of the Council's and the interference of the expects him to take on questions of ver, an independent journal that chroni- 350 commissioners, also asked for more in Central America are but a few. United church policy. Unlike most religious cles the church's activities. The Observer time. Rev Bruce McLeod, a former Church Sunday schools preach about organizations, the United Church has no forwarded the mail on to Squire's office. moderator of the United Church, said, the importance of social action as they formal line of authority. And MacDon- Squire says the letters have been mostly "If we move too soon we don't give any dole out the weekly Bible verses. Peti- ald, although he will preside over the negative, and some of them homopho- of us a chance to hear each other and tions and letters to local politicians are August meeting of the General Council, bic. But, as she points out, "Usually it's grow." as common a sight on church bulletin holds no real power: his decisions are the people who are against something The Toronto conference met at the boards as pictures of the congregation's not binding, and neither are those of the who write letters." Many letters arrived Thornhill Community Centre. The Duf- missionary family grinning in the desert council itself. only a few days after the release of the ferin-Peel Presbytery, one segment of or notices of the quilting group's next The real key to the power structure of report, so it appears that some detrac- the conference, presented a petition ask- meeting. the United Church is the laity — the tors were reacting to press accounts of ing the church to prohibit the ordination or commissioning of any minister "who tion board she wasn't married; they re- positive things being lesbian would bring communicates to church courts and Closeted plied that they'd have to "marry her off," to the ministry: "I have to do that to sur- committees his or her persistent and candidates; homo perhaps by "putting a sign on the lawn of vive," she says, "because the negatives preferential homosexual practice." The the manse." "Some fast footwork" and are so overwhelming." Toronto conference is obliged to pass the hog farmers changing of pronouns are required when • petition on to the General Council, even the gay or lesbian candidate is asked The Manitoba gay community is making a if they don't approve it. the del- Some "fastfootwork*'— and One of about relationships. contribution to the General Council egates at the community centre recom- a little showing off One of the conditions for ordination is meeting through a programme called mended that the conference support the that the candidate be placed in a con- "Manitoba Experience," to be held the report. The recommendation was de- gregation. The "prevailing mythology is weekend of August 10 to 12. The event feated by a vote of 261 to 223. The Many of the United Church's gay mem- that congregations won't accept a gay will allow commissioners and some Northeastern Ontario conference voted bers who consider becoming ministers minister," the graduate explained, members of the press to spend time with not to exclude gay people from the conceal their sexual preference. This "especially if they think they're having a people involved in a variety of activities, ministry, but delegates would not en- makes ordination more possible — but it fast one pulled on them, that they're hav- from hog-farming to gay liberation. The dorse the report, either. The Alberta can also make life extremely painful. One ing this deviant plopped in their midst to chance to meet the "invisible Christians" conference wants the issue delayed, and recent graduate says it's difficult to be out be their minister." The congregation must of the gay community is intended to help delegates have asked for a further in the seminary because of the "atmos- trust its minister and believe the minister is commissioners get to know gay people. report. phere of paranoia" which builds up dur- equipped to do the job. If an awareness of "Be with them in their homes; observe The Newfoundland, Hamilton, East- ing the series of interviews candidates sexual orientation colours the congrega- and enjoy their social life; worship with ern Ontario and London conferences must go through before ordination. At the tion's perception of their , it can them," says the conference brochure. have all voted against the report's rec- congregational, presbytery and confer- make the pastor's job much harder. Although the tourist approach may be ommendations. ¥he London conference ence levels, everyone intending to be a When asked how being a lesbian will af- questionable, the "Manitoba Experience" also turned down a recommendation candidate is questioned on a variety of fect her ministry, the graduate says she may be what some commissioners need so that called for further study. topics from theology to sexuality. In her has "a real identification with oppressed they can make up their minds about the Clearly, many people of the church do interviews, one woman told the congrega- people." She tries to concentrate on the question of ordination for homosexuals not feel ready to make a decision. But

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the report. Squire notes that it was dif- But the real clue to the debate at this church, the report is the obvious focus liturgy. "The church is like a peat bog ficult to assess how many individuals ac- time is the "uncertains." Squire said of reaction. that's on fire underneath. Fires crop up tually wrote letters. (It seems that those most of the uncertain letters centred • and we're upset by outbursts, but we who oppose the report are not only vocal around questions of lifestyle, the rela- One person who will be affected by the don't realize we're walking on coals all but well-organized: a lot of the mail tion of theology and the Bible to homo- report is a gay chaplain at a Canadian the time." Squire received consisted of photocopies sexuality, and the issues of sin and sex- correctional facility, who shares some of The chaplain believes that the church of a few oft-repeated negative letters.) uality itself. In these issues may lie the the concerns of the "uncertains;" feel- must solve the basic problem of the And a number of the letters were the answer to the question of the church's ing, for example, that the issue is a much authority of the Scripture — either by work of Pentecostal church members. marked reluctance to take a stand. larger one than the ordination of gay agreeing to disagree in some way, or by So that's the hate mail. Squire divides The United Church has only recently church members. It boils down to a dividing in two. Otherwise, there will the responses to the report into three begun to examine sexuality and human debate that has been carried on for years always be issues that threaten a split. categories; the other two are "support- relations in a religious context. In 1980 over the authority of Scripture. Accord- At present, one group threatening to

ive" and "uncertain." the church released a report on sexuality ing to the chaplain, the historical debate leave if it does not get its way is the right-

A researcher has been hired to analyze called In God's Image. . . Male and Fe- has posed the literal interpretation of the wing United Church Renewal Fellow- the letters and present a report to the male. Debate over that publication is Bible against its use as a guide for faith ship. The group is particularly strong in commissioners about their contents. still raging. The controversy was enli- and life. That debate has been the basis British Columbia, where Affirm, the Many positive letters have come from vened by the release of the task-force re- for other questions that have threatened organization of United Church gays, is parents and friends of gay members of port this March — a follow-up to the to split the church in the past: the con- also strong. At the meeting of the BC the church. Squire said that there have 1980 report. The March report is strong- troversy in the 1930s over the ordination Conference, the two groups exhibited also been a number of positive responses ly positive towards gay Christians. of women; disagreements about the rare cooperation: they both urged that from individual members of the Angli- Squire thinks that because these issues "nature" of the ordained ministry; and the report be discussed and settled final- can and Roman Catholic clergy. are very new topics of study for the the debate over inclusive language in the ly at Morden. Both groups believe that

10 THE BODY POLITIC C JULY/AUGUST 1984 the time for talk is past. A decision must Some people are forced out of the backlash it encountered in its attempts be made. church; others leave of their own voli- to legislate French language rights. The UCRF publishes a paper called tion; many fight hard to stay. Most of Gibson feels these fears are unfounded. The Small Voice. A recent issue was the gay United Church ministers I talked While the package was being prepared, titled "Healing for the Homosexual, to had not revealed their sexuality to the the commission held a series of public Healing for the Church." In this title lies church. But they all say that if the meetings so that people could express their a clue to the UCRF's position. UCRF church decides against ordination for views of the proposed amendments. At members appear firmly convinced that homosexuals, they won't leave. one meeting Gibson endorsed the sexual- homosexuality can be "cured" and the The prison chaplain is especially orientation clause, and 50 or 60 individ- paper includes testimonials from five determined to remain in the church's uals and organizations made presenta- "ex-gays" who now claim to be involved fold. "I will not leave. If the church tions in favour of the amendment — in successful heterosexual marriages. does not accept this report, then the among them the Manitoba Teachers' So- The view of gayness as something that church is not following the will of Jesus ciety and the Manitoba Association of needs only a good religious experience to Christ.... One must stay within the Registered Nurses. Gibson said he has re- "be cured" allows the UCRF to justify church and call the church to be ceived only two letters from people op-

its anti-gay stance. The group claims faithful." posed to the clause. that healing would "in the long run... be Sue Mabey has a different solution. The government might also reject the of greater significance for the homo- When she applied to become an or- sexual-orientation clause for financial sexual person and community than what dained minister, she says, she had "no reasons. According to Gibson, enlar- to this point has been advocated." What idea that she'd be the first" self-declared ging the areas of prohibited discrimina- is ordination of tion will increase the number of discrim- has been advocated the Overwhelmed: Ann Squire got lots of letters gay candidate. And she "certainly had homosexuals — in effect, an end to the no intention of becoming a crusader." ination claims and result in the need for United Church's homophobia. The House of Bishops of the Anglican In the fall of 1983 she joined MCC In May, Rev Clifford Elliot of Bloor Church of Canada, for example, has in- Toronto as a student minister, and now Street United Church in Toronto wrote a formally decided that a bishop who or- she is the part-time assistant to Pastor guest column in the Toronto Star, stress- dains a gay candidate need not face cen- Brent Hawkes. She will be licenced as an ing the importance of gay and straight sure by his peers — not exactly rampant MCC minister next May. Would she re- church members sitting down together support for gay clergy, but certainly not join the United Church if it decides to to talk. "Perhaps the best thing about active censuring of homosexuality. ordain homosexuals? "No. I have no the church's report on the ordination of Bruce Hunter of Dignity Toronto, an desire to be the test case. I would not homosexuals is that it will stimulate organization for gay Catholics, thinks it want my ministry under that kind of more open discussion of homosexuality is "just " that the United Church microscope. It would be the first thing in the churches and in society generally," is debating the issue of gay ministers. people would know about me." Elliot wrote. "Christian intolerence and Asked about his church's position on Mabey wonders if that many people discrimination against homosexuals may gay clergy, he speculated that the Catho- would come out even if the church does not be directly responsible for the op- lic Church felt "it's okay to be a bird as decide in favour of ordination for gay pression of homosexuals in our society, long as you don't fly." Unfortunately — men and lesbians. "When it's a political but without Christian intolerance and likely as a result of the Pope's scheduled issue and human rights are at stake, Optimistic: discrimination, society's oppression of visit in the fall — this attitude is chang- people come out," she says. "People Dale Gibson, rights body head homosexuals would not long continue." ing. As TBP goes to press, it has been have a right to reveal themselves if they more staff to handle the extra work. • discovered that two men have been fired want to, but it's not the most important Chris Vogel, coordinator of Gays for The "Christian intolerance" to which from the staff of St Augustine seminary. thing about a ministry." Equality, fears there is little chance the Elliot refers is by no means confined to Their abrupt dismissal was the result of a • clause will be passed. There has not been the United Church, but some denomina- long investigation into allegations of Clifford Elliot is right in his assessment a striking case of discrimination in the re- tions have fared better than others. homosexuality at the school. of the value of the task force's report. cent past, he says, so people will not un- The very fact that it has put the issue of derstand the need for protection in the homosexuals in the church squarely in human rights code. Meanwhile, Vogel front of people's faces, as close to them continues to try to convince the govern- into terrorists as the pulpit of their neighbourhood Turning liberals ment to pass the amendment. Demon- church or beside them in the pew, is an strations are being planned, and gay Toronto's Allan Gardens turned out to be a great place for a demonstration against important beginning people are being asked to write to mem- Bill C-9. That's the legislation to set up the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, a Gillian RodgersonD bers of the legislature. As well, Gays for spy-catching agency separate from the RCMP with the power to carry out the dirty Equality is trying to involve other provin- work the RCMP has had to do illegally. The bill was organized by Solicitor-General cial organizations in its efforts. Robert Kaplan; the demo was organized by a bunch of anarchist groups in Toronto, Gay rights back on the and attended by a slew of people — some disguised, some, like those below, not, and One group in favour of amend- is the Manitoba Chapter of the some who weren't used to being in Allan Gardens in the daylight. ment Manitoba's agenda College of Family Physicians of Canada. "It's blackmail," one speaker told us in the shade of the Robbie Burns statue. A letter from the College of Family "People say, 'If I don't bother them, they won't bother me.' But it isn't like that. WINNIPEG —The Manitoba Human Physicians to Manitoba Attorney-Gen- The wording of the legislation is so broad that even the wishy-washiest liberal can Rights Commission has released a eral Roland Penner outlined the general come under their gaze. First you're a liberal and then you're a terrorist." package of proposed amendments to the attitudes of Manitoba doctors. The Col- Bill C-9 was the hot topic in the House of Commons during the May, but as TBP Human Rights Code, which the chair- lege said that if gay people were protect- person of the commission says will make goes to press it looks likely that the bill will be passed — despite a three-day filibuster ed from discrimination, they would be it the most advanced human rights code by the NDP's Svend Robinson and a last-ditch attempt by Toronto MP Dan Heap to less afraid to come out to their doctors; in North America. Among the many rec- stall passage. detection of AIDS would be easier, and ommended changes is a section prohibit- The Opposition has managed to secure a few changes in the bill. Warrants to tap doctors would have less problems track- ing discrimination on the grounds of telephones or bug premises will be good for 60 days (instead of the originally pro- ing down carriers of venereal disease. sexual orientation. posed year) and the solicitor-general must approve warrant renewals. The Attorney-General dismissed the If the New Democratic Party govern- If Kaplan has his way, the bill will be approved by the Commons and the Senate physician's concerns by saying: "I ment chooses to accept any or all of the before the recess begins would be surprised in this day and age summer June 29. recommendations (they could ignore the that anyone would hesitate (to reveal report completely), the amendments to sexual preference) to a doctor." the code will probably not be introduced in the legislature until late this year or One member of the Manitoba govern- early 1985. ment who is not opposed to the new

Dale Gibson, chairperson of the Man- amendment is Muriel Smith, cabinet itoba Human Rights Commission, is op- minister for Community Services and timistic about the acceptance of most of Corrections. She says her support of the the package, including equal pay for amendment has been known for some women and the prohibiting of discrimin- time. However, she concedes that, what- ation on the grounds of pregnancy, ever her opinion, she will willingly go

criminal record and social status, but is along with the government's decision less hopeful about the sexual-orientation about the proposal.

clause. Manitoba's NDP government Although the amendment package is

may be unwilling to pass this portion of complete, it is not known if the govern-

the amendment for several reasons. The ment will choose to introduce it to the NDP fears the public reprisal the clause legislature. Until the entire package has

might generate — some party members been accepted, Quebec will remain t he- predict the bigots will come out with only province in Canada with a Human their placards. This is an inopportune Rights Act that provides legal protection time for government controversy, as the for gay people. NDP is still recovering from the public John Moreau, Toronto

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"We would have been required by the While this exhibition is completely Theatres Act to (conduct this raid) if consistent with the video work exhibited they'd been showing Bambi." by A Space since 1970, according to the

— an official of the Ministry gallery's board of directors, this is the Silvercloud of Consumer and Commercial first project of its scope to be mounted Relations in an interview with and presented in Canada. The gallery fears the intervention of the Theatres Branch jeopardizes the future of all such Curator Jane Wright had worked hard exhibitions. Beautifully appointed self- to mount Toronto's end of the British- In spite of the fact that censorship is a contained guest wings in a private Canadian Video Exchange '84 at Can- natural issue around which the alterna- ada's oldest artist-run centre, A Space. home located on the waterfront. tive-arts world could organize a com- It wasn't until the fourth screening in the mon political response, many worry that series, May 31, that the censor board's the competition fostered among artists Nestled in the quiet privacy of axe fell. three wooded acres.guests look It was an evening of tapes "dealing with sexuality, stereotypes and self- out over sparkling waters and "When the province moves image," although they contained noth- with such a heavy hand lovely emerald islands just ten ing so controversial as nudity. The by the tapes, including "Framed Youth," by against an art gallery, bayou minutes to famous Long Beach. the London Lesbian and Gay Video Pro- what's next? Are they A Bed and Breakfast Service ject, had all been shown and the audi- going to judging Offering Accommocations In be ence was filing out of the gallery when The New Orleans Area paintings and drawings, TBP reporter Tim McCaskell noticed a We offer different packages to too?" For information and/or mean-looking man in a dark-blue suit suit all needs. Come stay with engaged in a heated discussion with reservations, please contact: us during the World's Fair! Wright. He wandered over and discov- ered that the curator was being present- Rates from $ 10 to $ 150 Olivia A Mae ed with documents listing the tapes (all and galleries will undermine A Space's Nightly 249 Box those shown that evening) and equip- chances for widespread support within Tofino, BC ment (a $2,500 videotape player on loan the arts community. Canada V0R2Z0 from Harbourfront Gallery) that were These days, the Ontario Censor Board 5^ P.O. Box 7 1585 about to be seized by the man and an operates in spite of court decisions that New Orleans, La. Telephone: (604) 725-3998 accomplice. Wright had been avoiding it is unconstitutional unless the "com- 504/ 525-6028 70172 direct confrontation with the censors for munity standards" by which it decides the two weeks the exhibit had been what to censor are defined in law. Tech-

open. It was their move — and they'd nically, the board — which is about to

obviously decided to take it. be renamed, in Newspeak, the Ontario Representatives of the Theatres Film Review Board — doesn't yet have Branch of the above-named ministry jurisdiction over videotapes. Consumer AIDS COMMITTEE had attended three earlier screenings (in- and Commercial Relations Minister OF TORONTO cluding two devoted to the peace move- Robert Elgie introduced legislation May ment) in the series, which was financed 28 that he hopes will answer the court's 66 Wellesley Street East. by arts-funding agencies on both sides of objections. It will also extend the Second Floor. the Atlantic. No charges were laid at the board's power to "classify, cut and Toronto. Ontario M4Y 1G2 (416)926-1626 time of the raid, although the organizers ban" videotapes. were told they had contravened section The legislation, introduced only three 38 of the Theatres Act, which requires days before the raid, will not likely be that they have a licenced projectionist enacted before this September. and that films be submitted to the censor The horror of this incident is that, as board. They were also told that they our official from the ministry noted, the A big thank-you goes out to all these people for helping could contact censor-board chairman content of the tapes is irrelevant. The make AIDS Awareness Week possible: (sic) Mary Brown the morning after the censor board, riding a wave of pro-cen- raid and that they might get the tapes sorship sentiment, has taken upon itself Dr. Alastair Clayton, Laboratory Centre of Disease Control • Dr. Randy Coates, University of Toronto AIDS Research Project • Dr. David Day • Dr. John Derrick, Canadian Red Cross • back, "depending on her mood." The to extend its mandate to video, happy to Nathan Fain • Dr. Mary Fanning, Ontario Advisory Committee on AIDS • Dennis Findlay • gallery points out that videos don't need use a bureaucratic device to harass sus- Susan Fish, Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Culture • Anne Rochon Ford, DES Action projectionists, as they run themselves, picious art, regardless of what that art Toronto • Dr. Richard Fralick, Toronto Department of Public Health • Sheila Gilbert • Dr. "like sculpture," and that it is "inap- may contain. The prior censorship de- Norbert Gilmore, National Advisory Committee on AIDS • Jo-Anne Harper, Canadian propriate for the Theatres Branch to by the board has nothing to do Hemophilia Society • Jack Layton, Ward 6 Alderman • Jay McGillivray • Bill Mindell, manded Department of Public Health • Dale Muauro, Canadian Hemophilia Society • Anne Moon, have control over these works of art." with what might or might not be accept- Department of Public Health • Joanne Polak • Dr. Stan Read, Hospital for Sick Children • As TBP goes to press, the tapes and able according to contemporary Canadi- Dr. Evelyn Wallace, Ontario Ministry of Health • LeeZaslofsky • 519 Church Street equipment have not been returned to A an community standards — that's the Community Centre • Gays In Health Care • Lesbian Phoneline • 923-GAYS • Right To Space; have charges been laid. business of the Criminal Privacy Committee • Women's Health Network • Boots • Buddy's • Chaps • Club Baths nor Code, however Toronto • Cornelius • Crispins • English Flower Shoppe • Lipstick • Pinocchio's Subsequent screenings in the British- poorly those standards may be defined Sandwich Workshop • Pimblett's • Together Canadian Video Exchange have gone there. While the obscenity provisions in unmolested, although seizure of the criminal law make the censor board equipment forced the cancellation of quite unnecessary for anyone's "protec- and especially to all the ACT volunteers who put in British video artist Tina Keane's sculp- tion," it remains a useful administrative, many extra hours to ensure the week's success. tural-installation work about the Green- rather than judicial, means of control- ham Common peace camp. ling what the public may see. for itself Although AIDS Awareness Week paid through A Space members and supporters The re-vamping of the censor board donations of time, material and money, the AIDS were understandably shocked and out- has been justified as a means to curb the raged at the action against a critically ac- spread of pornographic Committee of Toronto still needs your financial video casettes claimed art exhibition. Jane Wright said, for home consumption. The first target support. On June 30, our joint federal-provincial grant the night of the raid, that it was "an in- of the censors' videomania, however, ran out, and we need your contributions now, more ternational embarrassment and will cer- has been not under-the-counter smut, than ever, to continue ACT's work. Receipts for tax tainly damage the reputations of all art but an alternative art gallery showing institutions in the province. When the what may as well have been Bambi. deductions will be issued (registered charitable province moves with such a heavy hand What anti-censorship advocate could organization no. 0666172-11-13). against an art gallery, what's next? Are resist saying "I told you so"? But that's

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The section sets forth "freedom ance, then hadn't we Canadians already of thought, belief, opinion and expres- enjoyed that for over a hundred years?" sion, including freedom of the press and Magnet describes the case as "very other media of communication" as a clean" and regards the judgment as fundamental freedom, "subject only to highly appealable. "This law gives arbi- such reasonable limits prescribed by law trary and unlimited discretion to border as can be demonstrably justified in a free guards," he says. "It's arbitrary, irra- and democratic society." tional and chaotic and cannot be consid- Magnet maintained that the vague ered a limit prescribed by law." terms "immoral" and "indecent" fail to So far, the costs of pursuing the case meet the constitutional requirement that have been borne by both Cote and limits be prescribed by law, since a Magnet. Readers are invited to send citizen cannot determine with certainty donations or letters of support to The what is deemed immoral or indecent. Body Politic Fund, Box 7289, Stn A, In his decision, released May 15, 1984, Toronto, Ontario M5W 1X9. Please McWilliam acknowledged that the eight make cheques payable to "Lynn King in magazines depicted "explicit homosex- trust for Cote." (The directors of the ual acts and virtually nothing else." But former Body Politic Free the Press Fund Cheap Thrills & Blueberry Tarts he ruled that the words "immoral" and have agreed that money collected by the "indecent" do have a meaning, deriva- fund can now be applied to other censor- ble from the community standard of tol- ship cases.) The Notso Amazon Softball League premiered Sunday, May 27, bringing what ap- erance and that, therefore, their use in a Cote has until July 15 to appeal. peared to be half the lesbian population of Toronto to Riverdale Park. The exhibi- law does constitute prescription by law. Ken Popert, TorontoD tion play put all twelve of the league's teams on the field; the games began at 10:30 and ended at 5:00. By midday the players, their friends, lovers, children and pets, as well as a steady stream of passers-by, had taken over the park. Riverdale turned into the mythical land of the Amazons for a day. The NASL is Toronto's first lesbian sports league, and this is its first summer. The Complacency threatens AIDS group response the organizers received went far beyond anything they had expected, and more than 200 women signed up. The league has accepted as many members as it can TORONTO — The AIDS Committee of "the new virus," as its theme, surpris- accommodate for this season (sorry, there's no room for you even if you are just a Toronto (ACT) outdid itself during AIDS ingly little was said about either little dyke who doesn't take up much space), but names are being placed on a waiting Awareness Week, June 4 to June 10, the virus or its implications. Dr Gilmore list, and cheerleading squads are now under construction. organizing an ambitious slate of four cautioned that although the discovery of With a guiding hand from the "Notso Collective," twelve regular-season games public forums, a press conference, open the virus and a blood test to detect it is have been scheduled for Sunday afternoons at four locations across the city, fol- houses and four benefit bar nights. encouraging, the blood test measures forums, held on consecutive only, and thus cannot deter- lowed by playoffs beginning in the middle of September and an end-of-season The antibodies nights, were entitled "AIDS: an Update whether a person is currently infec- awards banquet. While they don't intend to provide the Salukis, Toronto's lesbian mine for Health Personnel," "The New tious or was infected in the past but has hot-shot team, with any serious competition, the Notso Amazons who played in last Virus: What the Discovery Means," now recovered. Sunday's games demonstrated that they can play a good game of baseball. "Women Talking about AIDS," and "Women and AIDS," held June 6, This is definitely a league with character. Teams originally labeled "A," "B," "C" "Hemophilia — How it Concerns us featured health activist Anne Rochon and so on have renamed themselves "Cheap Thrills," "Cruisers," "Bats Out of All." Featured speakers included Dr Ford, who drew parallels between the Hell" and "Blueberry Tarts" (the precise meaning of this name escapes even the Alastair Clayton, director-general of the media and public response to AIDS and team right now). members Laboratory Centre for Disease Control, the response to certain feminist health softball rules altered slightly to the fit the Traditional have been make game National Advisory Committee on AIDS issues. AIDSupport member Linda Boyd league. For the benefit of those who haven't hit a ball since grade three, for example, chair Dr Norbert Gilmore, Provincial felt the forum was valuable because the umpire may step in and keep the pitching speed down. Base stealing is allowed, Advisory Committee on AIDS chair Dr "many women don't realize the ways in which lets the real athletes impress the bejesus out of everybody else. In the exhibi- Mary Fanning, and US gay health col- which AIDS affects their lives, regardless tion games not much attention was paid to formalities, and socializing tended to take umnist Nathan Fain. of sexual orientation, or the ways they over. In game number two, one base runner recognized a friend on the bag, and they Although the June 5 forum advertised can help the lives of other people it af- met in a big hug on first base while the ball rolled away along the grass.

The league's name is a bit misleading — a lot of these "notsos" are genuine Earlier, ACT officer manager Karsten Amazons. A blonde in red sunglasses made a particularly strong showing Sunday, Chilling Kossmann spoke more pointedly: "He de- playing at least two and a half positions at once, base coaching the rest, and in- indifference? layed until the last minute to avoid having timidating the other team's pitcher into throwing exclusively to her feet or over her his support made public and still be able to claim political advantage for having head. She had someone else do her running for her, but this is a temporary situation Mayor Eggleton plays politics — she dropped her 550cc four-cylinder Honda on her leg just before the last prac- done it." with AIDS Awareness Week Imants Purvs, Eggleton's administra- tice, and it will take a few weeks to heal. tion assistant, described Kossmann's alle- Come out and catch a few games — and a few rays — some Sunday. The games If poor attendance at AIDS Awareness gation as "unworthy of comment" and are free, and the company is the best in town. Lee Waldorf Week events indicated the need for greater said there was nothing unusual in the last- public awareness of AIDS, the manner in minute issuance of the proclamation. which Toronto mayor Art Eggleton However, Anne Moon, public-relations thing was shocking," says a still angry declared the week did absolutely nothing coordinator for the Toronto health de- Cote. "He wanted to embarrass me. Customs seizure case He to help. Eggleton's office did not inform partment, told TBP her department had held up the magazines for the whole ACT that the mayor would proclaim the learned from the mayor's office that he crowd to see." When Cote challenged rights week until it was too late for the informa- would declare AIDS Awareness Week "at to test charter the officer, he was told, is "My word tion to be used in attendance-building least ten days" before June 4. She sug- final here." It was only with great diffi- publicity. gested the failure to inform ACT was the OTTAWA — The constitutionality of a culty that he secured a receipt for the Although ACT submitted its request for result of a "communication breakdown." portion of the federal Customs Tariff Act magazines and the information that the an official proclamation April 12, it was It is also possible that the imminent depar- that authorizes customs officers to seize seizure could be appealed. only on June 1 that the organization got ture of special assistant David Goyette material they deem immoral or indecent Cote filed an appeal and received a an answer, too late to place the newspaper from the mayor's office contributed to the has been upheld by an Ontario county notice from the Department of National advertisement they had planned. information blackout. court. Jean-Louis Cote, an Ottawa writer Revenue dated April 29 informing him At the June 4 press conference that But the absence of any expression ot and translator who is challenging the law, that two of the magazines would be opened the Week, ACT chairperson regret by Eggleton over the delay and its says he will likely appeal, but has not returned to while the other eight him, Michael Lynch castigated Eggleton. "Al- effects points to two unpleasant alterna- made a final decision. were found to be "correctly classified as though he knew this week was supported tive conclusions: an effort to educate the The story began March 28, 1983, immoral and indecent." by federal, provincial and city health public and the especially affected group- when an Ottawa airport customs officer Cote decided to take the matter to authorities, Mayor Eggleton delayed.... about a wasting and lethal disease was searched Cote's carry-on bag after he court. Joseph Magnet, a professor of His evasion of leadership shows irrational damaged either a- a matter of deliberate debarked from a flight from New York. law at the University of Ottawa, took fear and callous insensitivity," said policy or as the outcome of chilling

The officer found and seized ten erotic the case, which was heard December 1 Lynch. indifference. Ken Popert magazines for gay men. "The whole by Ontario county court judge D L

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fects." To date, eleven women in Cana- da have been diagnosed as having AIDS. Despite the wide range of topics and speakers, the forums drew disappoint- ingly small audiences. The panels on hemophilia, women, and health-care personnel attracted less than 40 people 1 the each, while the forum aimed at the gay community drew only 175 people. Jester _ The low attendance figures reflect the declining interest in AIDS among gay Arms In ii men over the past year. Although the Then The Body Politic number of AIDS cases continues to are. Check is right where you PUB & RESTAURANT climb, and significant medical discover- ies have been made, AIDS no longer in- the list below for the location LUXURY ACCOMMODATION spires the fear and intense interest it did of the outlet nearest you, a year ago. get your copy of TBP 107 Ontario Street and The reason may be that gay men (and hot off the press. 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Records on Wheels, 621 Yonge munity support it gained last year. flagging interest A pension is a private house where you pay Hitch-n-Post, 529 Yonge People working The could not have Chaps. 9 Isabella come at a worse time, for ACT is now to sleep and eat, Bed'n' Board, where your in Health Care for the Time Square Books. 369 Yonge facing a major funding crisis. ACT's travel dollar gets you twice the vacation time Mottel Books. 329 Yonge Gay/Lesbian Community. core funding for 1983-84, a grant of that you'd get staying m a hotel and eating at Phantasy Books. 329 1/2 Yonge JOIN US! some $65,000 for the COED project, a restaurants And at a pension you'll get a Topper Books, 289 Yonge federal-provincial make-work pro- bonus; you'll meet alot of people who are Min-A-Mart. 557 Church gramme, ends June 30, with no new like yourself Atalanta Variety. 368 Church PO Box 7086, Stn A funding source in sight. 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The Toolbox. 18 Eastern Ave offers you a view of the beach and has Olympia Gift Shop, Toronto Star Building, "ACT managed to raise one-third of health promoting facilities like a swimming Yonge & Queen's Quay its $100,000 budget last year, through pool and an indoor hot-tub, which is a great World's Biggest Bookstore YOUR HOME? fund-raising in the gay community," 20 Edward St place for guests to socialize. The "Sunnse said Kossmann, "but we cannot hope to Then you can pick up The Body Politic Roman II Health & Recreation Spa. 742 Bay Cabin" and its spotless bathroom costs only support an office, staff salaries, phone Lichtman's News & Books. The Atrium, 595 Bay at one of these convenient stores. Single or occupancy. | lines and printing costs on private dona- $50 $75 Double Lichtman's News & Books, 34 Adelaide W tions alone." If the group does not re- Classic Bookshop, Royal Bank Plaza. 200 Bay It's ceive funding, the vital role ACT plays in eating that's believing W H Smith. 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All across Canada (everywhere in the ing its phone bill. The media have a short world!) people have trouble with the attention span, and if CIRPA kept saying US police. In Halifax, cops harass gay men the same thing at police-commission cruising the Triangle and keep silent meetings, assignment editors might get about rapes in the well-to-do areas of the the impression that there's no news. That South End because, says Chief Fitz Fry, would be disastrous. talking about it would lower property Then there's the gay thing. "According UP- values. In Regina, the police send their to some young complainants from the dogs after native people. In Montreal, Scarborough party (where police were P.f\leerfi they raid gay bars and charge the patrons videotaped by CITY-TV as they banged with being found in a common bawdy- their batons over the heads of party- house. And everywhere, it seems, cops goers), the perception of CIRPA as a gay Toronto's 519 Church Street Community Centre prey on gay men in washrooms, tease organization also dissuaded some of the them and trick them into grabbing a feel. other youths at the party from going to is expanding our lending library to include an ex- It was public dissatisfaction with the CIRPA," writes Ericson. Perhaps the Metro Toronto police that led to the for- people at the party who were beaten up tensive gay and lesbian section. To make this mation of the Citizens' Independent Re- by the police and didn't ask for CIRPA's view of Police Activities. CIRPA is a com- help felt differently when those who did possible, we need your contributions of new and go to CIRPA got financial compensation. munity group that receives complaints used books. are hoping to open the new section about the police, processes them and uses It's true that the number of gay men in- We volved in CIRPA is disproportionately them to make recommendations on pol- in late September. icing in Toronto. high, but then the number of complaints

It was the public outcry over the we lodge againt the cops is probably dis- shooting of Albert Johnson, a black man, proportionately high, too. And no politi- in 1979 and the bath raids in 1981 that cal group has been able to replicate in its Bring your book donations to the Centre recep- resulted in the creation of CIRPA. No ranks the proportion of races that exists other city in Canada has an organization in the real world. Not feminist groups, tion area (519 Church St) or you can call Penny like it. Perhaps there's a different pol- not The Body Politic, not the Tory party. Lamy at 923-2778 to arrange pick-up. itical climate in Toronto. Or perhaps it's So why should CIRPA be singled out? because the bath raids in 1981 resulted in Have Ericson and McMahon simply more arrests — more than 300 — than made mistakes? Or are they homophobic? any other single police action in Canada. • This ad was made possible through a grant from the Toronto also has Richard Ericson, who Ontario's Attorney-General Roy Community Appeal. teaches in the Centre of Criminology at McMurtry — proving once again that Cay the University of Toronto, and Maeve he's the most reliable apologist Toronto McMahon, a graduate student at the cen- cops will ever have — has suddenly be- tre. Ericson has become the darling of the come concerned about the quality of tele- crime scene in Canada, and for good rea- vision coverage at the Grange royal com- son. He's a good criminologist because he mission, which is investigating what some doesn't always take the side of the police. say are the suspicious deaths of babies at '" . o^ Among his books is Reproducing Order: the Hospital for Sick Children in Toron- A Study ofPolice Patrol Work, a text- to. The attorney-general says the cover- ** I IIXIIRY book that's fun to read. age has given "a dramatic wrong impres- HAS A LUXURY HOTEL.MDTPI Ericson and McMahon have also stud- sion" of what has taken place, having ied CIRPA. The result is Policing Reform: concentrated on the testimony of nurses A Study of the Reform Process and Po- rather than of doctors. He says the TV lice Institution in Toronto. Their thesis is coverage has been "sensational" and that CIRPA has changed from being an "one-sided," and warns journalists that it antagonistic opponent of the police to be- was this kind of coverage that led to ing a supplicant, taking up the police rioting in black sections of Miami. discourse and being more concerned Now, you might say it's the A-G's job about its own welfare than it is about the to speak out when there's been a miscar- victims of police abuse, who provide its riage of justice, which is what the Grange bread and butter. They also claim that commission inquiry is. You might even CIRPA has lost its credibility with visible forgive McMurtry for misrepresenting the minorities because it's dominated by Miami riots, for not knowing that it was white, middle-class men, including a dis- poverty and police brutality that led to proportionate number of gay men. "Visi- frustration and violence. After all, they ble minority group involvement is mini- don't teach class analysis at Upper mal, while the representation and in- Canada College. volvement of gay community members is But it's the timing of McMurtry's cau- very high," they write. tion that reveals his real motive. He Now, it's true that CIRPA has changed didn't open his mouth during the two in the past few years, but Ericson paints a weeks that Phyllis Trayner, a nurse, was picture of the organization being co- being badgered by police lawyer Doug opted by the police because of personal Hunt. Tried and convicted on coast-to- The River Hotel ... in failings on the part of its members. "Re- coast television. Discreet, secure with old world charm and form groups rarely take the time to sys- But you see, the commission is only New York " style." tematically and self-critically address now getting around to examining the Alone or with friends you're special at The basic questions as to their reason for be- police investigation of the deaths. In the River Hotel. ing and the implications of their exis- next phase of the inquiry, we'll hear how Call tence," they say. But CIRPA and the po- the cops charged nurse Susan Nelles with today and let us make yours a visit to lice institution don't exist in the world by four counts of murder, apparently on no remember themselves. It's interesting that Ericson other evidence than that she didn't cry and McMahon never talk about the de- when babies died, and that she asked for gree to which organizations like CIRPA her lawyer to be present when she was rely on the media. If you don't get your questioned. And about how the cops THE RIVER HOTEL name in the paper and on the evening tricked and cajoled nurses into implicat- All major creou caros acceitea. news, then you cease to be a going con- ing their fellow nurses in the baby deaths. cern. Volunteers don't join and people If you think the TV coverage has been

ltfi Chnstopner itreet. New »or\, Sylstero International , ltd. stop giving money. Unlike the police in- sensational so far — stay tuned. The best NY 1UU14. i^l2)a)b-ia!U. General A^ent S4-M66. stitution, CIRPA has to worry about pay- is yet to come.

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Oogwood Monarchist Society, 303-1150 Burnaby St. V6E 1P2 English Bay Swim Club, c/o 4249 Birchwood Crescent. Burnaby NETWORK V5H 4E6 Meets Thurs. 6 pm at Vancouver Acquatic Centre. Info. (604) 433-8000 (Ken) or 669-6696 (Roy)

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Gay and Lesbian Caucus of the BC NOP (604) 669-5434 manded that the Canadian Medical Asso- cipant would be a person with AIDS. If The Gay Library, 1244 Seymour St, Box 2259 MPO, Vancouver. WINDSOR: ciation take disiplinary action against the that's how we treat each other, wondered BC V6B 3W2 (604) 327-9883 or 688-1006 doctors. These incidents — and the someone who went, how can we expect Gay Fathers of Vancouver, Box 3785. V6B 3Z1 (604) 688-6590 Gay Festival Society, Box 34397. Stn D. V6J 4P3 (604) AWARENESS IS A events of the week itself — resulted in any better from straights? 687-7129.

nine radio broadcasts (including a three- "It's more accurate to measure Gay Leisure Link (GLL). Box 4662. V6B 4A1 TRICKY THING hour live phone-in show), three TV inter- people's consciousness by their deeds Gay/Lesbian Law Association, c/o Law Students Assoc. Faculty of Law, U of BC, V6T 1W5 228-4638. views, four high-school speaking engage- than by words that may only represent (604) Gay Rights Union, Box 3130. MPO. V6B 3X6. (604) 731-9605 ments and six articles in the Windsor what they think they should say," says Gays and Lesbians of UBC. Box 9. Student Union Bldg. U of "One of these days some lunatic's gonna Star. The Star also printed a profile of Monk. His length of service gives him a British Columbia. V6T 1W5 (604) 228-4638 Meets Thurs at 12:30 pm (see The Ubyssey for room). come into the bar and shoot someone," Monk that was carried by the Canadian long view. "Look at Bob Christmas, for Gazebo Connection (business & professional women's group). worries Windsor activist Bob Christmas, Press news wire service. example," he says. "He expresses the 382-810 W Broadway. V5Z 4C9 (604) 984-8744. echoing the fears of some of his friends at The Star profile brought at least one fear that Awareness Week got too much Greater Vancouver Business Association, c/o Owayne Sullivan, 941 Davie St, V6Z 1B9 JP's, the local watering hole where he person out of the closet and to the events attention and yet he devotes a lot of time

Integrity: Gay Anglicans and their friends, Box 34161 . Stn D. works part-time. He thinks the city's Gay during Awareness Week. "If he could do to broadcasting a gay radio show and go- V6J4N1 (604)873-2925. Awareness Week was problematic it," said Bonny, an enthusiastic and ing to talk to kids in high-school classes. Knights of Malta, Dogwood Chapter Society, Box 336-810 West Broadway, V5Z 1J8. because it got too much publicity. charming woman in her early forties, Which speaks louder, his words or his Lambda (Gay Al-Anon). Joe at (604) 689-7681 or Mike at He and Jim Monk work on the gay "then so could I." actions?" Chris Bearchelin 327-8423. Advice radio show "Closets Are For Clothes," It won't be as easy for her as it might Legal Clinic. 1244 Seymour St (VGCC) Mon, 7:30 pm Free advice and referrals and the three of us were having coffee be for a man. While gay men and lesbians BI/ NATIONAL Lesbian and Feminist Mothers' Political Action Group, Box after finishing the June 3 edition of the have long socialized in the same places, 65804. Stn F. V5N 5L3 (604) 251-6090 i 'Alcoholics Anonymous. International Advisory Council lor Homo- Lesbian and Gay Health Sciences Association, c/o People of show, which recapitulated some of the JP's is as mixed as it is because the bar sexual Men and Women, Box 492. Village Stn. New York. NY Gay 10014 UBC. Box 9. Student Union Bldg. UBC. V6T 1W5. highlights of the week during which I was that used to cater mostly to men went Lesbian Drop-In, 322 W Hastings, every Wed, 7:30 pm. [ 1 Atlantic Lesbian and Gay Association/Association des Lesbi- a guest on a panel discussing pornogra- bankrupt. the movement's greatest (604) 684-0523. And ennes el des gaies de I'Atlantique. contact GAE (Halifax). FLAG phy. It's an age-old debate in our move- weakness here has been its inability to (Fredencton) or Northern Lambda NorrJ (Western NB). Lesbian Information Line. (604) 734-1016 Thurs, Sun, 7-10 pm. ment. The more we seem to gain the more keep women involved long enough that Bisexuals International. Box 107. 2039 Walnut St. Philadelphia, PN 19103, USA. (215) 634-6244. Sun-Fri. 11 pm-3am Lesbian Feminist Power and Trust Association. Consensual S/M we are seen to risk: is it really worth it to they might provide each other with the support, education and action group Box 65868, Stn F, 5L3 Canadian Gay Archives, Box 639, Stn A, Toronto, ON M5W 1G2 V5L rock the boat? But for a city of 192,000, social incentive to stay involved. (416)364-2759 Lesbian Mothers' Defense Fund, Box 65804, Stn F, V5N 5L3. (604) 255-6910. Potluck brunches last Sun of month Windsor has a well-developed gay com- The city's quite a different place to 1 IDignity/Canada/Dignite. Box 1912, Winnipeg. MB R3C 3R2. (204) 772-4322. The Lesbian Show. Co-op Radio. 337 Carrall St, V6B 2J4. munity with fairly sophisticated leader- come out in now than it was a decade 102.7 MHz FM, Thurs. 8 30 pm. 'Foundation lor the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals, Box Metropolitan Community Church, Box 5178. V6B 4B2 (604) ship. This discussion has a somewhat dif- ago, when Jim Monk did it. That was 291 . Stn A. Hamilton. ON L8N 3C8 (416) 529-7884 SW Ontario: Ms R M Schwartzentruber, 21 Cherry St. Kitchener, ON N2G 2C5 681-8525. Services Sun, 7:30 pm, at 1811 W 16th Ave (at ferent significance in 1984 than it might before he helped to launch LGCSG's (519)576-5248. Burrard)

have in 1974. predecessor. "You once had to really Gay Interest Group, Canadian Library Association. Box 1912. Native Cultural Society (gay native social group), c/o H Fifty years ago JP's was a working- search for the community here," he Winnipeg. MBR3C3R2. McGillivary, 1244 RobsonSt. V6E 1C1. (604) 688-2645. n International Gay Association. International Secretariat, c/o Pacific Wave, TV show by gay people about gay life, culture and class bar with a clientele whose sexuality recalls, "now you just have to look in the RFSL. Box 350, S-101 24 Sweden, ph: 46-8-848050/845576. Ac- art. Regular monthly and special programmes 837 Bidwell St, was obvious only to those whose eyes phone book." In that sense, tion Secretariat and Women's Secretariat, c/o NVIH COC, Rozen- V6G2J7. (604)689-5661.

straat 1, 1016 NX Amsterdam, The Netherlands ph Parents and Friends ol Gays (604) 988-7786 were trained to see it. During the war, it is easier now. But not everyone takes ad- 31-20-234596. Rights of Lesbians (Subcommittee of Federation of , Women), International Lesbian Information Service (IDS). Box 00251 was ro doubt populated by women get- vantage of Windsor's community. 45, Box 24687, Stn C.V5T4E6 Helsinki 25, Finland, ph 358-0-635571 ting their first crack at jobs and indepen- Detroit is just across the river — an inter- Rob Joyce Legal Defense Fund, c/o Gay Rights Union. Ligo de Samseksamai Geesperantistoj, gay Esperanto organiza- in this industrial But national border — offers SEARCH, c/o VGCC. Info and counselling: (604) 689-1039, dence town. by and more gay tion. 100 Crerar Ave, Ottawa. ON K1Z 7P2. 7-10 pm. 1974, with the formation of the Windsor bars than the Canadian city. Closeted New Democratic Party Gay Caucus, Box 792. Stn F, Toronto. ON Sherwood Forest, non-profit gay introduction service M4Y 2N7 Homophile Association, a Windsorite Windsorites cross the river to socialize in (604) 251-2789. n North American Transvestite-Transsexual Contact Service. Box just safety. socialize in their Vancouver Activists in S/M (VASM). call George coming out didn't need nearly as Canadians who 3, Athens. 45701. USA (206) 624-8266. (604) 594-3632 or Fred (604) 685-7067 An educational special skills to connect with others country — at JP's — tend be Section on Gay and Lesbian Issues in Psychology, c/o Canadian many own to a organization with a monthly newsletter. Psychological Association. 558 King Edward Ave. Ottawa, ON of his or her own kind. By March 17, pretty "out" bunch. And yes, there are Vancouver VD Clinic, Rm 100, 828 W 10th Ave (near Gen Hosp) K1N 7N6 (604)874-2331, Ext 220. 1977 its it riskier the group, which had changed factors that make to be out. Seventh-day Adventist Kinship International. Inc. c/o Jeremy Vancouver Gay Athletic Association, c/o 1018 Burnaby St Young, name to Windsor Gay Unity, persuaded Fears about publicity are based on real Box 408. Stn C, Toronto. ON M6J 3P5. (604)681-2424. Women's Archives, Box 928, Stn 0. Toronto. ON M4T 2P1 their local council to make Windsor the experiences, such as queer-bashing. Vancouver Gay Community Centre. 1244 Seymour St, Box 2259, MPO, V6B 3W2 (604)684-6869 Services, programmes, mag- third Canadian city to ban discrimination But any bid for freedom requires tak- azine against its ing risks. "Just because the better BRITISH COLUMBIA own gay employees. Vancouver Men's Chorus, 1270 Chestnut St. V6J 4R9. Rehear-

sals every Wed, 7:30 pm, at the Vancouver Academy of Music. For Until this year's gay-awareness project, organized and more visible we become, Provincial information phone Kevin at (604) 731-1 779 or Larry at 734-8802 one of the community's most public the greater our vulnerability to attack, AFFIRM: Gays and Lesbians of the United Church in BC. Box West End Softball Association. Box 161 , 1018 Homer St, events was a province-wide conference doesn't mean we shouldn't get organized," 46586. Stn G, Vancouver V6R 4G8. (604) 324-3902. Support V6B 4W9. Call Frank Hamper (604) 255-4410 group and educational resources. called "Never Going Back!" organized says Monk. We'll never be available to West End Volleyball, 222-1500 Pendrell St. (604) 669-6696.

: Women in Focus, 204-456 W Broadway, V5Y 1R3. by Gay Unity in 1979. Five years later those who need us most if we don't keep Kamloops (604) 872-2250 a high profile." And things like the there's plenty of evidence that they meant r JThompson Area Gay Group. Box 3343, V2C6B9 Welcomes Young Gay People, c/o SEARCH. it, in spite of some close calls. In 1982, for United Church and AIDS keep homosex- women and men to regular meetings, discussions, social events. Younger Lesbian Drop-In every Sat. 3-5 pm at 1349 Burrard. Into, newsletter, peer support, friendship Zodiac Fraternal Society, Box 33872, Stn 0, V6J 4L6 instance, Gay Unity dissolved, but it was uality in the headlines "whether we're quickly replaced by the Lesbian /Gay saying anything or not." Kelowna Vernon small consolation — it was Okanagan Gay Organization Mutual support The group can be Community Services Group (LGCSG), One two Vernon Alternative Lifestyle, RR6, Site 17, Comp19, V1T 6Y5 contacted directly by phone through the Kelowna Crisis Centre. which this year produced Windsor's first years of fielding press inquiries that (604) 763-8008. Victoria Gay Awareness Week. sharpened LGCSG's media skills and en- Alcoholics Anonymous (Gay). (604) 383-9862 Last November an organizing commit- abled the group to make Awareness Week Port Alberni Dignity Victoria. Box 845, Stn E, V8W2R9 (604)385-1559. To contact the local group, write c/o Mr Trevor Kelly, 201-4204 tee, involving only a dozen people at the the success it was. Discussions were well- Feminist Lesbian Action Group. Box 1604, Stn E, V8W 2X7. China Creek Rd. Port Alberni. BC V9Y 1R1 (604) 724-4914. University of Victoria (GL0), most, began planning the events to raise attended and of a high calibre. An Counselling, companionship Gay and Lesbian Organization of the SUB. Univof Victoria, Box 1700, V8W 2Y2. two different types of awareness: within Awareness Week panel on gay health con- Port Hardy Gay Men's Group. 2612 Victor St, V8R 1N3. (604) 595-6782. the straight cerns, which focussed mainly on AIDS, gay community and among The Island Gay Community Centre Society, 305 -576 Simcoe St. 1 North Island Gay and Lesbian Support and Information Group, people (including yet was the best-attended of the series, draw- V8V 1L8. (604) 389-1964 or 381-7662 (answering service). Gay those who don't Box 1404. Port Hardy. BC, VON 2P0. cafe at 1923 Fernwood every Thurs, 8-midnight know or accept that they are gay). ing a crowd of 50 people. The seminar Prince Rupert 1 1 Lesbians Across Canada Correspondence Association Contact The committee worked effectively also revealed some of the pressures and lesbians for correspondence or meetings Inquiries to: S O'Reilly,

Gay People of Prince Rupert Box 881 . V8J 3Y1 through the media. Since they couldn't contradictions this community faces, Box 1674. Stn E. Victoria V8W2Y1 (604) 624-4982 (eve). 383-6323. 24 hrs. Some gay I iNeed (Victoria Crisis Lino), (604) afford to advertise on city buses, the sometimes, in the process, demonstrating Revelstoke info available. group opted for free publicity. They sent exactly how necessary Awareness Week Womyn's Colfee House. 1923 Fernwood Every Wed evening

Lothlorien. Box , Info, friendship, spokesperson Jim Monk and past chair was. 8557. Sub 1 V0E 3G0 hospitality West Kootenay region Barry Adam to ask city council to offici- Unfortunately, Detroit's gay leader- IWest Kootenay Gays and Lesbians, Box 642, Nelson V1L 4K5 ally declare the week — knowing they ship is less sophisticated than LGCSG, or Terrace Offering friendship, a newsletter, info and social events Potluck wouldn't get it but gambling that it would even than Dr Helena Jacyk of Windsor's Northern Lesbians RR2 Box 50, Usk Store, V8G3Z9 third Sunday of month. 3-7 pm, contact Nelson Community Ser- vices Centre (604) 352-3504 (24 hrs) be worth it anyway. The gamble paid off. STD clinic. Members of Detroit's AIDS Vancouver Council's denial of the proposal as support group, Wellness Network Incor- AIDS Vancouver, c/o 19th II, 355 Burrard St, V6C 2J3. Ph "dangerous propaganda" that would porated, tended to present a moralistic, [604)687-AIDS

I 'Alcoholics Anonymous (Gay). (604) 733-4590 (men). (604) promote the spread of AIDS, spurred on anti-sex view of AIDS. It would be easier 929-2585 (women). ALBERTA for raise by denunciations from the president of the movement to community Archives Collective. Box 3130. MPO. V6B 3X6 Provincial the county medical society and a col- awareness if its attempts to do so were Bisexual Women's Group Monthly meetings Call Joyce at 251-6090 Alberta Lesbian and Gay Rights Association (ALGRA). Box 1852. league, was picked up by all five local not so effectively undermined by some of Coming Out (Gay Radio) c/o Vancouver Cooperative Radio. 337 Edmonton T5J 2P2. radio stations its But the and was the lead item on own members. nay-sayers are Carrall St. V6B 2J4 Thursat? 30 pm. 102 7MHzFM Calgary local TV news two nights in a row. attracting attention and support from the Congregation Sha'ar Hayam Jewish gay synagogue. Box

69406. V5K 4W6 255-1076 Camp 181 Association. Box Stn T. T2H 2H4 Dances, Adam, a sociology professor at the Uni- gay community. For example, some (604) 965, Oaughters Unlimited. Joyce (604) 251-6090 (Plans to open a campouts. sports and other activities for lesbians and gays versity of Windsor, was in the news again Windsorites indicated they wouldn't at- women's club.) ( Calgary Lambda Centre Society. Box 357, Stn M, T2P 2H9

when, on behalf of the group, he de- tend the panel on AIDS because one parti- Oignity/Vancouver Box30t6. V6B3X5 (604)684-7810. Dignity/Calgary, Box 1492, Stn T, T2H 2H7.

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non-sexual social organiza- DGay Leisure Link. Non-challenging, Oscar Wilde Memorial Society, Box 2221 . R3C 3R5 Variety of I tion. Box 1812, Sin M, T2P 2L8. social, cultural and educational activities Are Expanding! Political Box 2943, Stn M. T2P 3C3 We OGay Action Committee, c/o Project Lambda, Inc. Box 3911. Stn B. R2W 5H9 Education and lobbying. (204) 772-1421. Lesbian/gay community service organization. D Imperial Court of tho Chinook Arch, (403)282-6393 Entertain- Publishes "Out & About," gay community library, community ments and social events fund-raising for medical, library, educational and counselling Thank You For Your Support! services DLesbian Information Line, (403) 265-9458, Tues-Fri, 8-10 pm, with 24 hr answering service. Operated by Womyn's Collective Winnipeg Gay Media Collective. Box 27. UMSU. U of Manitoba. R3T 2N2. (204) 786-3976. Produces "Coming Out." weekly half- GLesbian Mothers, Lynn at (403) 264-6328 or 275-8362, or call hour cable broadcast. LIL. Potluck first Sun of each month. Thank you: Dan John Tom David Chris Rick Derrick Tony Jim George Winnipeg Gay Youth, c/o GFE. DLesbian Outreach and Support Team, Box 6093. Stn A, Nick Roy Paul Pat Don Charles Dennis James Doug Jack Norm Bill Dick T2H 2L4. (403) 281-2895. University of Winnipeg Gay Students Association Info (204) 786-3976 Ken Ron Jerry Charlie Henry Alex Mike Peter Les Terry Gord Steve Lesbians and Gays at University ol Calgary. Students Club, Bob Box 2790, R3C 3R5 For bisexual men and women MacEwan Hall, U of Calgary, T2N 1N4. Yourself, Keith Walter Lee Rod Martin Philip Hugh Keith Fred Harry Adam Bryan Church, 204-16 Ave, NW, T2M 0H4 Metropolitan Community Kevin Jeff Karl Scott Dale Frank Gerry (403) 277-4004. Services Sun 11 30 am and 7 pm at above and Ron Mark Ted Max Norm Joe address ONTARIO Barry Ian Ray Gordon Al Wayne Ralph Edward Martin Geoff Robin New Horizons (physically disabled gays) c/o 1927 30th St SW, Provincial T3E 2L5. Or phone Gay Lines, (403) 234-8973. Matthew Allan Roger Gary Blake Collin Harold Bruce Todd Neil Tim Womyn's Collective, (403) 265-9458 Dances, library, lesbian Coalition for Gay Rights in Ontario. Box 822. Stn A. Toronto Greg Lou Stu Craig Murray Henry Brian Larry Rob Maurice Leo Glen drop-ins every Tues Sponsors LIL. M5W1G3. (416)533-6824. Howard Mario Garnet Eric Shaun Victor Samuel Conrad Edmonton Cornwall

Dignity Edmonton Oignite. Box 53, T5B 2B7 (403) 469-4286 Gays and Lesbians in Cornwall. Box 21 1 , K6H 5S7. For more 238-1 Call Michael or Paul (416) 591-6763 Edmonton Roughnecks Recreation Association, c/o GATE Vol- inlo, call the Gays of Ottawa Gayline. (613) 71 leyball. Softball, gymnastics. Guelph Gay Alliance Toward Equality, Box 1852. T5J 2P2. Office: 10173-104 St. (403) 424-8361. Info and counselling, Mon-Sat, Guelph Gay Equality, Box 773. N1H 6L8. Gayline: 7-10 pm, Sun 2-5 pm. Also coffeehouses, socials, newsletter, (519) 836-4550. 24 hrs. Dart Travel 314 Jarvis St, Toronto, Ontario MSB 2C5 resource library Gays Out ol Doors (GOOD). See Kitchener/Waterloo Gay Fathers & Lesbian Mothers For info call (403) 424-8361

Inter/Ed. Box12G, 9820-104 Si, T5K 0Z1. (403)421-7629 Hamilton (Jim). Alcoholics Anonymous (Gay), meets Sat at 8 pm at 15 Queen St Metropolitan Community Church ol Edmonton. Box 1312, S (side entrance). T5J 2M8 (403)438-5168. Sunday worship at 7:30 pm. 126 Foundation lor the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals Street - 110 Avenue. (FACT Niagara). Box 291 , Stn A, L8N 3C8. (416) 529-7884 Privacy Defence Committee, c/o Box 1852, T5J 2P2. Gay Archives/History Project for Hamilton-Wentworth (416) (Imperial-Court of the Royalist Social Society of Northern Alberta 278-4713. Looking for photos, clippings, personal accounts of gay GAY MONOPOLY Wild Rose), 10820-38 Av NW, T6E 2E6. life and liberation in Hamilton, especially pre-1979. STARRING OLLIE GAYTOR AND THE PARKER SISTERS

The Vocal Minority, "to educate the general population about Gay Fathers of Hamilton. Support, advice. Meets twice a month the multiplicity and richness of our lives through public musical Call Gayline for info. performances." (403) 426-1516 or 426-1246. Gayline Hamilton, info on all groups and activities, peer counsel- Womonspace, a social and recreational group for lesbians, c/o ling. (416) 523-7055 Wed-Sun, 7-11 pm. Everywomon's Place, 9926-1 12 St. Phone Jeanne, (403) Gay Women's Collective, c/o Gayline Meets 2nd Mon of month 433-3559 or Liz, 986-0263 Hamilton United Gay Societies (HUGS), a meeting of men and Red Deer women, young and old. with discussions and speakers. Meets on alternate Weds, Gay Community Centre. Suite 207. 41 King William

Gay Association ol Red Deer, Box 356, T4N 5E9. St. 7:30 pm. Call Gayline for further into.

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Affirm/Saskatchewan, lesbians and gays in the United Church Queen's Homophile Association. 51 Queen's Crescent, Queen's 422 Smallwood Cres, Saskatoon, S7L 4S4. University, K.7L 2S7. (613) 547-5841 (24-hr recorded message, Dignity/Saskatchewan (gay Catholics and friends), Box 3181 stalled Mon-Fri, 7-9 pm. Drop-in Thurs evenings, biweekly Regina S4P 3G7 dances. The game everyone is raving about is an outrage- Gay Rights Subcommittee. Saskatchewan Association lor Human Rights. 305-116 3rd Ave S. Saskatoon, S7K 1L5. Kitchener/Waterloo ous romp across the wonderful world of Gay (306) 244-1933. Gay Liberation of Waterloo, c/o Federation of Students, U of Waterloo. Waterloo N2L 3G1. (519) 884-GL0W. Coffeehouse every Prince Albert America! $27.98 each* All manufacturers profits Wed at 8:30 pm. Campus Ctr, rm 110. Prince Albert Gay Community Centre (The Zodiac Club). Box Gay News and Views, radio programme, Tues, 6-8 pm, CKMS- donated to Aids research and support groups. 1893. S6V 6J9 1-24 10th St. E. (306)922-4650. Phone line Wed- FM, 94.5 MHz, 105.7 MHz on Grand River Cable. 200 University Thurs, 8-10 pm, social evenings Fri-Sat. 10 pm-2 am AveW. (519)886-CKMS

Wilfrid Laurier University, WLUSU, Wilfred Laurier Gays ol c/o Remember pin the tail on Regina University, 75 University AveW, Waterloo.

Rumours (gay community centre). 2069 Broad St (back en- Gays Out of Doors (GOOD), Box 2751, Kitchener N2H 6N3 Out- trance). (306) 522-7343 door activities and social club (camping, skiing, canoeing, cycling, the donkey? Now you can picnics, potluck suppers and parties). Regina Women's Community and Rape Crisis Centre 219-1810 Smith St, S4P 2N3 (306) 522-2777. 352-7688. Half and Half Club. A non-profit social club that sponsors a bar and disco at 223 1/2 King St W (use Halls Lane entrance). Saskatoon (519) 749-9084. Mon-Sat, 8 pm-1 am. Cover Thurs-Sat. PIN THE MACHO International Women's Day Committee. Box 1491, Stn C. Kit- Gay* Lesbian Support Services. 217-116 3rd Ave S Operates chener. N2G 4P2. Gayline Mailing address Box 8581. ON THE MAN ! Kitchener-Waterloo Gay Media Collective. Box 2741 , Stn B, Kit- Gay/Lesbian Community Centre, Box 1662, S7K 3R8. Phone chener, N2H 6N3. (519)579-3325. Gayline for info on dance and special event locations and dates. Complete with 25 hilarious Leaping Lesbians, radio programme, Thurs, 6 to 8 pm, CKMS- Gayline, (306) 665-9129. Mon-Thurs, 7:30-10:30 pm. Counsel- FM. 94.5 MHz. 105.7 MHz cable Write c/o LOOK. * ling, support groups available units!* Lesbian Organization ol Kitchener. Box 2422, Stn B, Kitchener Gays and Lesbians at the University ol Saskatchewan (GLUS) N2H 6M3. (519) 744-4863. Womyns coffeehouse first Thurs of Box 482, Sub PO No 6. S7N 0W0 Open to staff and students of the month at 85 Highland Rd W, Kitchener. $15.98 each Saskatoon campus, holds social and educational events. Lutherans Concerned. Box 8187, S7K 6C5 London Available in backrooms Gay Youth London, c/o HALO Meets Thurs at 7 pm, 2nd floor, MANITOBA 649 Colborne St (519)433-3762. everywhere Gayline, (519) 433-3551 Recorded message 24 hrs/day. Peer Portage-la-Prairie counselling Mon and Thurs, 7-10 pm

Homophile of London, Ontario (HALO), 649 Colborne BiWomen s Support Group, Box 820. R1N 3C3 Association or direct from (204) 857-5295 For bisexual women St, N6A 3Z2 (519) 433-3762 Colfee House: Sun and Mon, 7-10 pm Disco/Bar. Fri and Sat, 9 pm-1 30 am

Stn D. Thompson I Metropolitan Community Church, Box 4724. N5W 5L7 Services Sun. 7:30 pm at Unitarian Church. 29 Victoria St W. north 52 McCaul Street Gay Friends of Thompson, Box 157, R8N 1N2 entrance to Gibbons Park Info Worship Coordinator. Winnipeg (519) 433-9939. Rides: (519) 432-9690 J\L$tiL Toronto Ont. M5T1V9 593-1995

Atlirm: Gays and Lesbians of the United Church 453-3984 Mississauga/Brampton Send me __ sets of Gay Monopoly at 27 98 each and sets of Pin the Macho on (Eric) or 452-2853 (Oave) GEM Gay Community Outreach Box 62. Brampton L6V 2K7 Council on Homosexuality and Religion Box 1912. R3C 3R2 The Man at 15 98 each Add $2 OO handling fee Ontario residents add 7% sales tax Gayline West, (416) 453-GGCO Peer counselling (204) 452-1813. 786 3976 Worship, counselling, library NAME Parents ol Gays Mississauga, c/o Anne Rutledge. 3323 Kings Dignity/Winnipeg Box 1912, R3C 3R2 Mastings Cres, L5L 1G5 (416) 820-5130 ADDRESS

Gay AA New Freedom Group Box 2481 . or contact through Man- CITY, PROV POSTAL CODE itoba Central Office. (204) 233-3508 Niagara Region Gay AlAnon Group Into Gays for Equality AMOUNT $ Gayline, (416) 354-3173 Gay Community Centre. 277 Sherbrooke St (204)786-1236 In Gay Unity Niagara Box 692. Niagara Falls L2E 6V5 Cheque — Money Order — Mastercard VISA — corporating Giovanni' s Room , a cate lor lesbians and gay men Trails, lor and en|oy hiking and Open every day except Sunday at 5 30 pm Fully licensed Gay lesbians gay men who Day Card M Exp Date overnight trips planned Visitors welcome Box t053. MPO. St Gay Fathers Winnipeg Box 2221 R3C 3R5 786-3976 (Thurs Signature Catharines. L2R 7A3. or call (416) 685-6431 belore9 am eves. 7 30 pm-10pm)

Gay Parents, lor Equality c/o Gays North Bay Gays for Equality. Box 27 UMSU. U ol Manitoba. R3T 2N2 (204) 786-3976 Office Suite 2. Gay Community Centre 277 Gay Fellowship ol North Bay Box 665, Callendar. ON POH 1 HO Sherbrook Si Counselling, info, rap sessions, public education Meetings every Sunday lor gay men and lesbians lo share and and law reform Lesbian counsellors on lues evenings discuss our problems and |oys as gay persons

Lesbian Line. (204) 786-3976. Tues evenings Ottawa ..Xgutti Ms Purdy's 226 Main Sf (204)942-8212

Mutual Friendship Society Inc Box 427 R3C 2H6 Dlgmty/Ottawa/Dlgnlti Box 2102. Stn D. KIP 5W3 (204) 774-3576 Social and educational programmes Operates Gay People at Carillon, c/o CUSA. Carlelon University For more Toronto Ottawa Saint John Halifax Thunder Bay Montreal (Le magasm Happenings Social Club 272 Sherbrook St into, call (613) 238-1717

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Gays ol Oltawa/Gais de I Outaouais Box 2919 Stn D. K1P5W9 Gay and Lesbian Social Services. 5 rue Weredale Pk, Westmount GO Centre. 175 Lisgar St open 7 30-10 30 pm Mon-Thurs Thurs H3Z1Y5 (514)937-9581.

lesbian drop-in. 8 pm; Fri: social, 7:30 pm-1 am; Sat; women's 'Gayline. c/o Gay Social Services Project. 5 rue Weredale Pk. night. 7 30 pm-1 am; Sun AA Live & Let Live group. 8 pm Gay- Westmount. H3Z 1Y5 (514) 931-5330 (women), Thurs and Sat. line (613) 238-1717 Mon-Fn 7:30-10:30 pm. recording other 7-11 pm; 931-8668 (men). 7daysaweek, 7-11 pm. Info and coun- TIE limes Office (613)233-0152. selling in English BLACK i Gay Youth Ottawa/Hull/Jeunesse Gai(e) d Ottawa/Hull For into Gays and Lesbians at McGill, 3480 rue McTavish. local 411 call or write Gays ot Ottawa Meeting/drop-in. Wed 8 pm. H3A 1X9 (514) 392-8912. 9 175 Lisgar St. f GLeGoeland(AA). 4652 rue Jeanne-Mance (514)728-3228 For

'. : Integrity/Ottawa, (gay Anglicans and their triends) c/oSt lesbian and gay alcoholics

George s Anglican Church. 152 Metcalte St, K2P 1N9. Groupe de discussion pour lesbiennes. 5 Weredale Park.

(613) 235-2516.9-5. Mon-Fn. Meets 2nd and 4th Weds at H3Z 1Y5. (514)932-9581 (Joanne Stitt) 7:30 pm. at St George's. Groupe pour lesbiennes alcooliques (AA), 6517 rue St-Denis. CATERING Lesbiennes el gais du campus/Lesbians and Gays on Campus, Integrity Gay Anglicans and their friends. Box 562, Verdun c/o SFU0, 85 rue Hastey Street. K1N 6N5. H4G 3E4 (514) 766-9623. GLive and Let Live Group for gay alcoholics. Contact GO. DJeunesse Lambda Youth, c/o The Yellow Door. 3625 rue Aylmer.

Q Metropolitan Community Church. Box 2979, Stn 0, K1P 5W9 2nd floor, H2X 2C3. Dinner Parties from $35*, Buffets from $15*, (613)232-0241 Lesbian and Gay Friends of Concordia, c/o CUSA. Concordia Cocktail Parties from $10*, Theme Parties and Garden Parties G Parents of Gays, Box 9094, K1G 3T8. University. 1455 boul de Maisonneuve ouest. H3G 1M8 (514) 879-8406 Office: room 307. 2070 MacKay. open 1-4 pm •per person Peterborough weekdays Meetings Thurs at 4 pm in room H-333-6.

Gays and Lesbians at Trent and Peterborough 262 Rubidge St, Lesbiennes a I ecoute (514)843-5661 CP36. SuccC, K9J 3P2 Oflice hours: 7:30-10 pm, Tues-Thurs. H2L 4J7. Wed-Sat, 7-11 pm. YOU CAN RELAX Librairie I'Androgyne. 3642 boul St Laurent. 2nd floor. Sudbury H2X 2V4 (514) 842-4765.

Ligue Lambda Inc. CP701. succN, H2X 2N2. (514) 526-1967 DSudbury All Gay Alliance. Box 1092. Stn B. Sudbury, ON BECAUSE THE (Claude) or 523-8026 (Donald). WE DO WORK Sports group P3E 4S6. DLive and Let Live, Alcoholics Anonymous group for gay men and Thunder Bay women Tuesdays, 7:30 pm, Rm 210, 5 Weredale Park. CALL: GLEN GATES TORONTO 968-7140 Naches (gay and lesbian Jews), CP 298 succH, H3G ?K8 DGays ol Thunder Bay. Box 2155, P7B 5E8. (807) 345-8011 . Wed (514) 844-0863 or 488-0849. Meets at the Yellow Door. 3625 and Fri 7:30-9:30 pm. Recording other times. Meets 1st and 3rd Aylmer St. Tues at 8 pm Tues. Dances held monthly. Parallels Lesbiennes et Gais, radio programme. Mon 19h30. i Northern Women's Centre, 316 Bay St, P7B 1S1 CIBL-mf. 104,5. 1691 Pie IX, local 402. H1V 2C3. (514) 526-1489. (807) 345-7802 Waiting to meet that special someone? 526-5387. Toronto GParents and Families of Gays, c/o Gay Info it fate! GProductions88, CP188, succC. H2L 4K1. Don't leave to For intormafion on groups in Toronto, check Out in The City, p 24. G Reunion des associations gales et lesbiennes a Montreal Windsor (RAGLAM), Box 936, Stn H. H3G SM9 GServices communautaires pour lesbiennes et gais du Centre des AA Acceptance Group — Gay/Lesbian Fellowship, Box 7002. services sociaux Ville-Marie. 5 Weredale Park. Westmount. Sandwich Postal Stn. N9C 3Y6. (519)973-4951. dfuwtA/ o£as ^ea/nejc H3Z 1Y5. (514) 937-9581 (Joanne Stitt). GGay/Lesbian Information Line. Box 7002. Sandwich Postal Stn, GService Jeunesse, for those 25 and under, meets every Satur- N9C 3YC. (519)973-4951. day. 8-10 pmat 263 est. rueSte- Catherine is THE introduction service for lesbians and gay G Lesbian and Gay Students on Campus, c/o Students' Activities GTravesties a Montreal, support lor transvestites c/o Gay Info men. Council, U of Windsor. (519)973-4951 Rap sessions weekly. GUnited Church Gays and Lesbians in Ouebec/Les Gais et Les- will help you meet a new friend or find riLesbian/Gay Youth Group, c/o Box 7002, Sandwich Postal Sin. We biennes de I ' Eglise Unie au Quebec, c/o United Theological Col- N9C 3Y6 (519)973-4951, fiery romance. lege, 3521 University St, H3A 2A9. (514) 392-6711. We meet with all our of customers in a GVivre Gai(e) (AA), St Jean Anglican Church. 110, est Ste Cather- ine. H2X 1Z6. (514) 733-0757. relaxed, home-like atmosphere, and guarantee QUEBEC absolute discretion. Quebec Call today, and ask about our summer Brome membership discount, our special "members Centre homophile d'aideet deliberation, 175 Prince-Edouard, GThe Capables. Support group for bisexual men. Contact through G1R4M8. (418) 523-4997. only" services, and low out-of-town rates. Gay Info in Montreal. QGroupe gai del'Universite Laval, CP2500. Pavilion Lemieux, Cite universitaire. Ste-Foy, G1K 7P4. CALL: WRITE: Charlevoix GLigue Mardi-Gai. (418) 529-6973 (Jean Claude Roy) (416)361-0080 260 Adelaide St. E. DAssociation pour les droits des gais de Charlevoix. CP 724. Cler- Sherbrooke 9 am to 10 pm Toronto, Ont. mont. GOT 1C0 (418)439-2080. GL' Association pour I'epanouissement de la communaute gaie de 7 days a week M5A1N1 I'Estrie. CP294.J1H 5J1 Hull

Association gaie de louest quebecois CP1215. succ B. J8X 3X7 (819) 778-1737. NEW BRUNSWICK

Lennoxville Fredericton 1-5 Fredencton Lesbians and Gays. Box 1556. Stn A. E3B 5G2 July Students 15, Against Sunday, Homophobia. Lennoxville pm Box 1594, Campus. 457-2156. Meets 2nd Wed of month. Lennoxville, J1M 2A1, (506) Moncton Montreal GGals et Lesbiennes de Moncton. CP 7102, Riverview. Nouveau CP471, Cite. H2N 2N9 Gays in the United ROCH€SI€R DAtfirmer, succ La Brunswick. Church GAidoaux transsexuals du Quebec. CP363. succC. H2J 4K3. Saint John (514)521-9302 GAY COM- Lesbian and Gay Organization - Saint John (LAG0-SJ), Box DAIme-toi (AA), 6518. rue St Vallier. H2S 2P7. (514) 524-5821. 6494,StnA.SUohn.E2L4R9. MUNITY** For gay and lesbian alcoholics. DAIternatives.3440chemindelaC6te-djes-Neiges, H2J 1L2, For Western NB gay male drug abusers

All for a $5 Donation Catherine. (514) 843-8671 . Mon-Fri, 7-10 pm. Halifax Association des bonnes gens sourdes, CP 764. succ R. ENTERTAINMENT: Rochester Gay GGay Alliance for Equality Inc. Box 3611. Halifax South Postal Stn. Mens Chorus, H2J 3M4 B3J 3K6 (902)429-4294 Begonia, & Charitable Dunking Booth Atelier de theatre gai, Cegep Rosemont. 6400 16e Ave, local GGayline. (902) 423-1389. Box 361 1 . Halifax South Postal Stn, A-418 (Michel Breton). B3J 3K6 Thurs- Sat, 7-10 pm. Into, referrals and peer coun- TICKETS ($4) available June 29 at Paul's Capables. Into, for bisexual ADVANCE Grocery, The c/o Gay support group men. selling Meets second Weds ol month, 3237, rue Bt-Antoine. Silkwood, some local bars & GAGV Office GLesblan Drop-In. 2nd and 4th Fri ol month, 1225 Barrington St Collectil d'lnterventlon communautalre. aupres gals des Info: 429-4063. Music and conversation. (CICAG). CP29, succ Victoria. H3Z 2V4, (514) 484-2602 Genesee Valley Park G Live and Let Live Group , for gay alcoholics Phone or write GAE Le Collectil du triangle rose, c/o Librairie I'Androgyne Rumours (gay community centre) 1586 Granville St. (902) the GComile gal-e du Cegep du Vleux-Montreal. 255 est. Ontario, 3K6 Off Elm wood Avenue, by east bank 423-6814 Write: Box 3611 . Halifax South Postal Sin. B3J H2X 3M8 Mon. 6 pm Sparrow (gay and lesbian Christians and Iriends), c/o Box of the Genesee River Communaute homophile chretienne Centre Newman. 3484 rue 3611, South Stn, B3J 3K6 Meets Sun at 8 pm (902) 425-6967 Peel. H3A 1W8 (514)382-8467 For Catholics Contact-t-nous (514)861-6753. Venereal disease treatment ncdte a Cote, gay couples group c/o Gay Info NEWFOUNDLAND Follow the A signs. riCdte a Cote. Radio centre-ville CINQ (102.3 FM) (514) 288-1601 Mon. 4 pm. Provincial

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THE WORLD

City council seats in Sydney; rights protection in New South Wales

Celebrating victories in Australia

openly gay men were elected Pride Day march will take place in Mex- zines and gay papers from around the Threeto Sydney's city council April 17, ico City on June 30 and an act of pil- world, a disco night, and a film and and the New South Wales state grimage to the Basilica of Guadalupe is video series including such titles as The government finally moved on May being planned by gay Christian groups Naked Civil Servant, Cruising, Taxi 22 to decriminalize gay sex be- to protest the negative attitude of the Zum Klo and the new British work tween consenting adults. Catholic Church hierarchy. Framed Youth (recently seized by the Craig Johnston of the Australian La- Ontario censor board after a showing in bour Party won a solid victory in Toronto). Sydney's Macquarie Ward. He has been Yugoslavs hold first Ljubljana is the capital of the state of associated with the reform group of the Slovenia, which, along with Croatia, de- Labour Party and his election demon- East Bloc conference criminalized homosexuality in 1977. Gay strated the swing against the party's aging sex remains prohibited in Serbia. Ironi- right-wing machine. LJUBLJANA —The first gay festival in cally, Ljubljana is a city well known for Brian McGahen's independent cam- an East Bloc country took place in this its tolerance but it has no purely gay paign was based on his support in the gay Yugoslav state capital April 22 to 25 and clubs, and the city's only sauna has been community, but he managed to win the attracted lesbians and gay men, young closed down by police. Belgrade, the backing of important non-gay resident Yugoslavs into punk and new wave, federal capital, has a far more developed groups. "The great achievement was that curious straights and a handful of jour- network of gay clubs and cruising areas. my campaign was conducted by gay activ- nalists from both Eastern and Western The Ljubljana festival reveals a new ists, conceived, designed Europe. interest in gay liberation, which seems to and was and Free speech in Melbourne: Alison Thome, funded entirely within the Held in the city's Student Cultural be spreading across the Yugoslav federa- from gay com- left, with friends outside magistrates' court munity," he said. "Contrary to fears that Centre, the conference was organized by tion. As the festival closed, a gay film were expressed earlier, we were able to state of Victoria, charges against nine gay two gay men, Bogdan Lesnik, the Cen- festival was opening, and the Croatian develop links and alliances with a broad men of the Pedophile Support Group of tre's secretary, and Aldo Lvacis. Enti- capital of Zagreb is the first city in the selection of other groups in our area, so conspiring to corrupt public morals were tled "Homosexuality and Culture," the Eastern Bloc to boast a regular gay radio ours became a local-resident as well as a dismissed by a judge May 10. event featured displays of books, maga- programme. gay-community campaign." A police spy had infiltrated the group A second independent, Bill Hunt, run- and taped conversations at group meet- ning in the Alexandria Ward, did not base ings, but the court ruled that individuals his campaign entirely on gay issues. He talking about each others' sexual orienta- US seeks deportation of "faggots" has, however, been an active member of tion over cups of tea was not a crime. the Gay Rights Lobby and discussed gay The magistrate's decision was a victory HOLLYWOOD — The US Immigration that a bona-fide marital relationship can rights whenever the issue arose. He was for free speech. It also made a mockery and Naturalization Service (INS) seems exist between faggots." After protest, open about being gay whenever asked. of the decision by the State of Victoria's determined to deport Tony Sullivan, an the notice was reissued without the word "We should be careful not to think that Education Minister to transfer technical- Australian citizen, despite his 12-year "faggots." changes can be made too quickly," said school teacher Alison Thorne to a non- relationship with an American man. In a In 1980, Sullivan asked for suspension Johnston after the victory. "The elec- teaching position after she spoke out in second case, the US Supreme Court has of his deportation order on the grounds tions of three openly gay people to City defence of the men when they were ar- refused to overturn a federal law prohib- that his expulsion after an eight-year Council is really only a small step toward rested in November, 1983. iting homosexuals from becoming US relationship with Adams would consti- liberation." citizens. tute "extreme hardship." On April 20 of In state politics, the long-awaited re- Sullivan met Richard Adams in this year, however, the Department Five groups condemn Los of form of the New South Wales Criminal Angeles in 197 1 and they have been liv- Justice's Board of Immigration Appeals Code finally took place May 22, but not ing together in since April ruled, "We do not find that the respon- before an amendment, which outraged huge police sweeps 1972. The two were legally married in dent's separation from his 'life partner' gay activists already cool to the bill's age- Boulder, Colorado in 1974 and Sullivan will cause him hardship, emotional or of-consent provisions, was added to the MEXICO CITY — Five Mexican lesbian applied for resident-alien status in the otherwise, sufficient to rise to the level legislation. Before May 22, New South and gay groups issued a press bulletin US in 1975. Their marriage was subse- of extreme hardship contemplated under Wales was one of the few places on earth late in March denouncing massive police quently ruled invalid by the Colorado the act." where it was illegal to discriminate against sweeps that have resulted in the arrests attorney-general, and the INS notified The couple have filed an appeal that lesbians and gay men, but it was also il- of hundreds of gay men in Mexico City the couple, "You have failed to establish will stay the deportation for several legal for gay people to have sex. this spring. The reform, introduced as a private The largest sweep took place late in Not wanted: Tony Sullivan (right) faces depor- member's bill by Premier Neville Wran, the evening of March 10. More than 50 tation from the US despite 12-year rela- decriminalized gay sex for those over the patrol cars and 10 busloads of police tionship with lover Richard Adams, left age of 18. Heterosex is legal at 16 years officers swooped down on the Zona of age. Rosa and the Colonia Roma districts, ar- A last-minute amendment introduced resting more than one thousand people, by conservative parliamentarians called most of them youths, prostitutes and for a two-year prison sentence for "any gay people. Press reports referred to person who advises, solicits, incites, pro- those arrested as "sluts, lowlife, drug cures, counsels, encourages or persuades addicts, muggers, homosexuals and or attempts to procure or persuade a male drunks." Police justified their raid as under the age of 18 years to have homo- protecting the public from delinquency sexual intercourse." and as part of the presidential campaign The Premier himself commented that for moral reform. Street crime has in- such an amendment could be used against creased as more and more Mexicans are teachers, social workers and counsellors driven into abject poverty by the coun- who merely offered advice. Although the try's serious economic crisis. final draft deleted the word "counsel," The gay groups charged that "the the rest of the amendment was passed in- roundups have created in many localities to law with the bill. a virtual state of siege or curfew because A similar bill that would decriminalize the police... detain without any legal gay sex in West Australia is presently run- justification any individual they find in ning into rough water in Labour Party the street." caucuses over the issue of age of consent. The groups will try to collect 41,000 This bill also sets 18 years as the age of signatures on a petition to be presented consent and has been criticized as "faint- to President Miguel de la Madrid on In- hearted and gutless" by those who wish ternational Human Rights Day, denoun- to see the principle of equality upheld cing anti-gay police repression. The In another victory in the neighbouring country's sixth annual Lesbian and Gay

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months pending a decision. When asked the gay community. what he and Sullivan would do if the ap- Although the two strategies reveal peal court ruled against them, Adams political differences, the debate was

said, "I don't know. But we'll be togeth- friendly and the conference reaffirmed its er, I know that." traditional left orientation. Nor did the In the second case, the US Supreme differences inhibit unity on the issue of Court refused to hear an appeal of a repression within the Spanish military. Texas Federal Court decision which The entire conference took to the streets denied citizenship to Richard Longstaff of this normally restrained and conser- a Dallas businessman who emigrated vative provincial capital to demand the from Britain 19 years ago. Although the abolition of anti-gay provisions in the Texas court agreed that Longstaff was of Spanish Military Code.

"good moral character," it denied him Although gay sex is not illegal in Spain, citizenship on the grounds that, as a the Military Code can punish those in the homosexual, he has a "psychopathic armed forces with up to four years in personality." As a result of the Supreme prison for the "practice of 'dishonest' Court decision, deportation proceedings acts with a person of the same sex." Such will begin, according to the Dallas direc- activity supposedly brings military

tor of the INS. Longstaff is preparing to honour into disrepute. extend his legal battle once again. The issue was brought to public atten-

tion March 1 when Antonio Mejias, a Lesbians win rights young navy volunteer who had consensu- al sex with another sailor, was sentenced to four years in prison. Mejias's former in restaurant fight lover was given only a six-month sen- tence, since he had since impregnated a —Two lesbian lovers, woman and was planning to get married. Zandra Rolon and Deborah Johnson, Both men had already served several have won a landmark decision against months in prison while awaiting trial, and Papa Choux, an elegant downtown res- Mejias was savagely gang-raped when he taurant that denied the couple a booth returned to finish his sentence. they had reserved for a romantic dinner Although concrete statistics are not

in January 1983. available, it appears that as many as two In a unanimous decision, three jus- dozen men and women are tried in Span- tices of the California Court of Appeals ish military courts every year for same-sex overturned an earlier decision blocking love. In an editorial in the April issue of an injunction against the restaurant's its magazine Madrid Gai, AGAMA discriminatory practices. The judges up- charged that military provisions con- LIGHTHOUSE COURT held the Los Angeles non-discrimination travene the Spanish constitution. The code, which makes specific reference to central government, however, has so far An exquisitely relaxed compound of apartments, suites, rooms and sexual orientation. The restaurant plans failed to take up the issue. Rumours are cottages with private guest accommodations. Pool, Jacuzzi, Health Club, Restaurant and Bar. Across from the Hemingway House. to appeal. circulating that planned reforms of the 902 Whitehead, Key West, FL 33040 (305) 294-958B The women's attorney, Gloria Allred, military code, upcoming this year, may said she was "ecstatic" with the deci- actually stiffen the penalties for consent- sion. "It means that two men together ing homosexual activity within the or two women together cannot be denied forces. equal accommodation, services or privi- leges in California based on sexual pref- Greek paper faces United States Virgin Islands erence. The decision applies not only to restaurants but to theatres, stores, and King Frederik on the Beach all business establishments." new round of charges "This case is about human dignity," Allred concluded. "It will be known as a ATHENS —The Greek government has ...for lovers and friends landmark, establishing as California law once again moved to silence the Greek that gay people do not have to ride in the gay magazine Kraximo. A third round of back of the bus or sit at the back of the charges will be heard June 25. restaurant any more."D The small libertarian-socialist tabloid, published on pink paper by Paola, a well-known Athens transvestite, success- Spanish groups meet; fully defended itself against indecency charges laid in September 1982, but was protest Military Code found guilty on December 1, 1983 of a second charge concerning a drawing of VITORIA — Representatives from gay- two naked men after Paola refused to liberation organizations across Spain met summon defence witnesses. The most re- here April 19 to 22 to debate strategies for cent charges, laid in April, concern the the future of the national coalition same drawing, and cite other "immoral" COFLHEE (Coordinadora de los Frentes passages in the same issue. As well, de Liberaci6n Homosexual del Estado Paola is charged with "insulting Espaftol). authority." A principal issue was the wave of anti- The law on insults to authority was in- gay repression now sweeping the Spanish stated by the military dictatorship and armed forces. was to have been replaced by another The strategy debate centred on the law, which states that the "criticism of a positions of the Catalan Gay Liberation person possessing a public position how- Front (FAGC) — which, like most Span- ever high cannot be considered an insult ish organizations, has a long association against authority." with the left — and the positions of the In the offending paragraph, Paola Located on a beautiful white sandy beach on thequiet side of St. Croix... THE KING FREDERIK ...a special centrist newly formed group from criticized the prosecutor in the second place for special people. Twenty attractive and immaculate accommodations with fully equipped kitchens, more grounds. charges. "Three months after private baths, and air-conditioning . . . surrounded by tropical foliage and beautifully landscaped Madrid, AGAMA. round of the emerald blue Three beachfront patios, a fresh water pool, and bar ... all located just a few steps from The FAGC position is that there are no the circulation of the third issue, the Caribbean Sea. Miles of unspoiled beaches to explore, romantic evenings with breathtaking sunsets to real homosexuals. Gay identity has been well-known supporter of 'morality,' Mr remember forever, and the best weather under the U.S. flag. created to isolate homosexuality and con- Theophanopoulos, decided to prosecute

Call or write for our Body Politic vacation fine it to the ghetto. True sexual libera- it with the renowned Metaxic law about package: "BEACH-BAR-CAR PACKAGE" tion is a matter of the revolutionary trans- indecency, which mangles the spontan- formation of society, together with other eity and authenticity of human desire. Of Best bargain in the Caribbean: King Frederik Hotel social movements such as feminism, eco- course there was nothing in Kraximo to P.O.Box 1908 Room with kitchen and A/C, plus pacifism, worker's struggles and warrant this criminal prosecution." If car for the entire logy, Frederiksted U.S. VI. 00840 rental week. guilty, this paragraph $425 complete for TWO persons. others, thereby freeing the homosexual Paola is found Direct Dial: Write us for details! potential in everyone. could earn him a three-year prison 772-1205 772-1480 (809) or On the other hand, AGAMA's politics sentence. focus on the most pressing concerns of The new charges came at a time of in-

20 THE BODY POLITIC JULY/AUGUST 1984 creasing police violence against Athens Bill HR3635 authorizes more wiretap- gays and transvestites, including raids ping, removes obscenity requirements and arbitrary arrests. for confiscation of mail by US Customs

Kraximo is asking that letters of protest and eliminates requirements that only be sent to Minister of Justice A Magakis, material intended for commercial pur- Ministry of Justice, Socratous and poses can be seized. Zinonos 2, Athens, Greece with copies The bill also paves the way for expan- and, if possible, donations to help in the sion of a project set up by Customs in fight to Kraximo, c/o Magazine AMPHI, New York City, Chicago and Denver to 6A Zalloggou St, Athens 142, Greece. intercept shipments of child pornogra- phy originating in Scandinavia. Customs

has compiled a list of 6,000 "potential bill Anti-pom passes; recipients" of pornography in the three test cities. Jim Mahan, public-affairs bookstores fight back spokesperson for Customs in Washing- ton DC, told The Weekly News that INDIANAPOLIS — A bill outlawing Customs was only stopping "suspicious- pornography as a form of sex discrimin- looking mail addressed to people (they) ation has been signed by Mayor William know to be child molesters, or to those Hudnut, making Indianapolis the first suspected of dealing in child pornogra- US city to adopt such a law. phy." He said Customs was concerned The ordinance is modelled on one with stopping shipments to "known

written for the city of Minneapolis by pedophiles,' ' but said they would not feminists Catharine MacKinnon and "necessarily" confiscate mail addressed , which was vetoed to members of the North American earlier this year. It supposedly protects Man /Boy Love Association. women from "discriminatory practices Reagan signed the bill at the end of a of sexual subordination or inequality" two-day conference on pornography and states that pornography has the "ef- sponsored by the justice department and fect (of) denying women equal oppor- attended by US attorneys (the equivalent tunity in society." Pornography is de- of Crown attorneys), post-office work- fined as "the sexually explicit subordina- ers, local law-enforcement officers and tion of women graphically depicted whe- FBI members. The only Canadian ther in pictures or in words" and includ- attending was David Scott, of the Toron- ing pain, humiliation, pleasure in being to-based Action Group on Media Por- raped, penetration by objects or ani- nography. Scott chaired a symposium in mals or scenes of degradation in a sexual Toronto in February (see TBP, March) context. Complainants are given cause on "Media Violence and Pornography,"

for civil action through the Office for which was dominated by 20 US ' 'experts," Equal Opportunity against "perpetra- including the Surgeon General and a tors, makers, distributors, sellers and ex- representative of the FBI, all claiming to hibitors" under sections covering "traf- prove links between porn and violent $BM*S**> ficking of pornography," "coercion into behaviour. pornographic performance," and "as- In addition to the special bill, Reagan sault or physical attack due to pornogra- also announced that a commission is be- phy." The statute calls for establishment ing established by US Attorney-General of an "equal opportunity advisory William French Smith to "study the board" to review complaints before they dimensions of the problem." The Nixon are brought before the courts. administration established a similar The amendment was introduced to the commission in 1970, which concluded Indianapolis /Marion County Council by that there was no link between violence conservative Republican councilwoman and pornography. Reagan and David

Beulah Coughenour. Coughenour is op- Scott have both stated that they believe posed to the Equal Rights Amendment the issue needs to be re-examined. and to legalized abortion, and has called civil-rights protection for gays and les- bians "artificial" and "irrelevant." She US Methodists vote and Charlee Hoyt, the liberal feminist sponsor of the Minneapolis bill, both to ban gay ministers claim to share common ground on the issue of pornography. BALTIMORE — The national confer- The day after the ordinance became ence of the law, several bookstores, one with a large has voted not to allow the ordination of gay clientele, were raided and the owners gay and lesbian candidates for the minis- and managers charged under Indiana try. The one thousand delegates voted obscenity laws. 568 to 404 to adopt a statement that The new law has already been chal- read, in part, that the "practice" of

lenged as unconstitutional by an associa- homosexuality is "incompatible with tion of publishers, distributors and Christian teaching." sellers of books and magazines. The debate over ordination for gay A special task force set up in Minnea- people began in 1972 when Rev Gene polis after its ordinance was vetoad fin- Leggett of Dallas came out and was sub- ished work on May 8. It is unlikely that sequently ousted from the ministry by the question will be revived, as the task the church. Since that time, Rev Julian force found the proposed amendment Rush of Denver and Rev Paul Abels of "not actionable. " New York City revealed that they were gay, but they were allowed to remain in the pulpit. Reagan's bill special Conference delegates had originally voted 4% to 474 against the explicit ban to battle kiddie pom on gay clergy, asking that the Book of Discipline call for "fidelity in marriage WASHINGTON — US President and celibacy in singleness." Liberals Ronald Reagan recently signed a special referred to the compromise as the bill on the "Sexual Exploitation of Chil- "seven last words" — the phrase that dren" that will increase fines for traf- refers to Christ's last words on the cross. ficking in pornography featuring chil- The Judicial Council ruled that "fidelity dren, raise the age of persons considered in marriage and celibacy in singleness" children from 16 to 18, and increase the would not necessarily prevent gay men powers of the Department of Justice to and lesbians who were willing to remain investigate and prosecute recipients of celibate from being ordained; the dele- kiddie porn. gates then adopted the original ban in a

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second vote. The constitutionality of the against lesbians and gay men. Of those statement in the Book of Discipline has polled, 10.4 percent had lost a job be- WHO been called into question, so the ques- cause they were homosexual; 5.9 percent tion is not officially settled. The Judicial had been denied housing; 39 percent had Council will make a final ruling in late been harassed at a hotel or restaurant EVER October. and 17.1 percent had been victims of anti-gay violence. "National NOW will be here in rales for police New SAID supporting New Jersey NOW and working with others to ensure passage of may end entrapment this law," said Goldsmith. "We know BIGGER from our long experience in working for LONDON — British Junior Home equal rights for women that there will be Office Minister David Mellor has an- those who will oppose us. But we are ISN'T nounced in the House of Commons that confident that most people will no long- new guidelines will be issued to plain- er tolerate discrimination in any form clothes police officers regarding investi- and we are confident that our voices will BETTER gation of gay offences. Although Mellor be heard ... this is a matter of simple did not elaborate, UPI reports that a justice." government source claims regulations will end entrapment of gay men by police. Frequence Gaie coup The new regulations may have some- thing to do with two of the latest catches brings court control in the English police net. The announce- ment of the changes was made only two PARIS — Frequence Gai, the world's days after the resignation of Keith only full-time lesbian and gay radio sta- Hampson, parliamentary private secre- tion, was placed under judicial adminis- tary to Defence Secretary Michael tration for three months on May 17, after Hesseltine. Hampson was arrested in the bitter fighting between staff and a few an-

Gay Theatre Club, a strip club in the nouncers who sit on the board of direct- Soho district of London, and charged ors spilled out into the French courts. with indecently assaulting a policeman. The latest crisis at the station was Club manager Russell McLeod told the sparked May 3 when part of the board of London Daily Telegraph that plain- directors decided to dismiss 80 of the 150 clothes officers habitually act as "agents announcers who work at the station. provocateurs" in disputes at the club. Fearing the move would spark a major Earlier in May, Sir Peter Hayman, outcry, a few of them removed the neces- former High Commissioner to Canada, sary broadcasting equipment and locked was convicted of gross indecency after themselves in at the transmission site. The an incident in a public washroom last station was off the air for 24 hours before February. Hayman pleaded not guilty, staff managed to evict the "pirates," claiming through his laywer that he repair the equipment and set up a make- "merely succumbed in a moment of shift studio. complete weakness." He apologized to Both sides in the dispute appeared with the court, his family and his friends for their lawyers before a court of referees what happened. May 15, arguing their respective rights Although two police officers claim to and powers before a judge who seemed have seen an unspecified "indecent act" befuddled by the complex legal structure take place between Hayman and truck- of the volunteer-run station. The station

driver Leonard Beach, Beach claims a is financed by listeners, and all those who uniformed policeman knocked on the work on the station elect both the board door before sex occurred. of directors and a board of production. It appears that conflict between these two boards and confusion concerning their NOW swings weight respective responsibilities is at the root of CURRY HOUSE the present dispute. behind NJ rights bill The deadlock in the court was finally broken when the lawyer representing A small guesthouse, ideally located TRENTON — National Organization of Genevieve Pastre, former president of in the center of Old Town. Women (NOW) President Judy Gold- Frequence Gai, and three other directors her organization's sup- not involved in the "coup" against the Heated pool and Jacuzzi. smith announced port for the effort to pass a state lesbian announcers, argued that the situation was Handsome, affordable, congenial. and gay rights bill at the State Assembly so complicated and serious that only the here May 23. naming of an impartial provisional ad- Bill A1721 would amend the New ministrator could possibly keep the sta- 294-6777 (305) Jersey Law Against Discrimination by tion functioning.

806 Fleming St., Key West, FL 33040 adding sexual orientation to the pro- When the judge decided on this course .

tected categories. It was introduced into of action, the four directors who had the State Assembly in March 1984 by sparked the crisis cut the connection be- Assemblyman Bennett Mazure after tween the station's studio and the trans- consultation with gay community mitter, and for the second time in ten organizations. days staff set up a makeshift studio at the NOW also announced the appoint- transmission site while they waited for a ment of Rosemary Dempsey as the or- new administrator to be officially ganization's official lobbyist for the bill. appointed. Dempsey will be working to develop It is hoped that the new administrator support for the bill in the 80-member will be able to sort out the tangle of per- House. The bill presently has won 21 sonal and power disputes that threaten to FISHLEIGH sponsors in the Assembly. tear the station apart and deprive the NOW first expressed its support for French gay community of one of its most TRAVEL SERVICE the rights of lesbians and gay men in important resources. 1971. Its support for the New Jersey

THE ATRIUM ON BAY campaign is part of its "Lesbian and World News credits Gay Rights '84" project. If the bill TORONTO Bay Area Reporter, San Francisco; Washing/on passes, New Jersey will be the second Bladeand NOWPress Release, Washinton, DC; American state to guarantee gay rights. Campaign, Robert French and Ken Lovett, Sydney; TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS BY (The first is Wisconsin.) Yanni Vassilas, Athens; GaiPiedzni Homophonies,

In conjunction with the NOW press Paris; Madrid Gai, Madrid ; Gay Community News, ROBERT OLIVER ; GLC Voice, Minneapolis; The Weekly News, ( <>rm- . share mir humc conference, the New Jersey Lesbian and Miami; Gay News, Philadelphia; Dallas Gay News,

HI ? Fleming St . Ki-> Wcsi Gay Coalition released the results of a (416) 598-4676 Dallas; San Diego Gayzette, San Diego; New York FL W40 (105)296-21 51 fall 1983 survey of discrimination Native, New York L 22 THE BODY POLITIC JULY /AUGUST 1984 most recent AIDS media blitz ANALYSIS presence of antibodies and exposure to Thefeatured the discovery of the this virus. Do people have antibodies only "cause" of acquired immune defi- when the virus is present? Or does the ciency syndrome. US scientists presence of antibodies indicate that one jj:j:j:j:j:;:j:j SSSiw were busy tripping over each other used to carry a virus that's now been either to claim credit or to give it away to wiped out? Can the virus be present with the French. It was nearly a week before no antibodies? Does the virus lay dor- they bothered to explain exactly what it mant for some period of time and trigger was that had been discovered. antibodies after some other set of TLVIII unknown factors has Several highly respected newspapers come into play? ran equivocal headlines over say-nothing There is a great deal of research ahead stories. On April 19, for example, The before the antibody screening technique Boston Globe said: "Virus believed to for this virus has much medical meaning. cause AIDS is reportedly identified." And Despite the lack of hard medical know- three days later: "US to identify virus as ledge about such a test, it could end up AIDS cause." After Secretary of Health being used as a legal device to identify in- and Human Services Margaret Heckler's fected people and institute quarantines. press conference on April 23, they said, Several state health departments in the

"Virus tied to AIDS is identified, doctor US have dusted off their quarantine stat- says." utes, and all that is missing is a test to sep- arate those who should be quarantined It was not until Sunday the 24th that Announcement of the discovery ' s Science section from those who shouldn't. With "AIDS deigned to explain in detail what the scien- of the "cause" of AIDS has led to a lot of tests" grabbing publicity, some people tific part of the fuss was about: the devel- high hopes, but a look behind the seem to think they've found it. opment by Dr Robert Gallo of the Na- But HTLV-III doesn't fit the bill. We tional Institute of Health's National Can- headlines shows that the battle may don't yet know how it might work to cause AIDS — or even whether it could cer Institute, in Bethesda, Maryland, of a have just begun. do special super-cell that could harbour so all by itself. AIDS isn't very contagious, human T-lymphotropic virus-Ill (HTLV- A report by Cindy Patton and that fact has led many researchers to III) long enough to cultivate that virus in believe that a primary agent must work in large quantities. HTLV-III, Gallo believes, concert with other factors before the con- is the primary cause of AIDS. dition can develop. Host factors — gene-

Gallo 's development was important be- tic makeup or past medical history — cause scientists need to produce sufficient III from as many as fifty different speci- related products — and possibly a Nobel may make some people more susceptible quantities of suspect viruses in order to mens from as many different individuals, Prize — are at stake. to infection, and co-factors — other in- duplicate in the laboratory the natural and the fact that others, most notably the An AIDS vaccine, however, may not fectious agents — may also have to be progression of any viral disease in group at the Institute Pasteur, have iso- pay off for a while. Despite Heckler's present before AIDS can set in. It is even humans. Ultimately, they must duplicate lated T-lymphotropic virus (LAV), it is in- sweeping claim that it is only two years possible that HTLV-III is simply another the illness in laboratory animals in order conceivable to me that Dr Gallo and his away, most doctors believe it is unlikely one of the opportunistic infections that to develop a vaccine. co-workers have been to date unable to that a vaccine will be widely available show up when the immune system is sup-

The difference between finding a virus consider LAV at least as fully as his other soon, if one can be developed at all. It pressed, and that it may not be responsi- and figuring out how to mass-produce it isolates. LAV has been available to him took nearly ten years to get Hepatitis-B ble for triggering that suppression. is both scientifically and professionally repeatedly and must have been placed in- vaccine, and there is still no vaccine for Still, for a panicked public, the idea of significant for competitive researchers. to culture with his innovative cell line toxic shock, which is a much less complex a simple test makes quarantine more Inventing tools and techniques reeks of from which he so readily grows these syndrome than the elusive AIDS. tempting. That could mean anything manufacturing, while the discovery of a others. Evidence that these viral isolates • from barring people from specific jobs to new source of evil for the boys in white to and others from around the world are The discovery of HTLV-III is important to confining those who've been exposed to gun down is heroic. If you discover both one and the same would add essential evi- our understanding of AIDS. But equally HTLV-III, from the policing of the baths the virus and the technique, you are prac- dence that these isolates cause the disease important are the gamma interferon trials and bushes to the closing of gay tically a god. That is exactly what Gallo we now call AIDS. Withholding or ob- and other experimental treatment pro- establishments. claimed to have done. scuring such information is reprehensible grammes which seem to show a glimmer We can't lay all the doomsday specula- There was, however, one hitch. The behavior of the gravest sort." of hope that those with AIDS may see im- tion at the establishment's door, how- Institute Pasteur in Paris had already an- • provement, at least for a while, in their ever. Parts of the gay community in San nounced, almost a year before, that it had We need to believe that doctors, and by condition. Why the emphasis, then, on Francisco participated in banning sex isolated lymphadenopathy-associated extension medical researchers, are acting virus-hunting? The tip-off was emblaz- from the baths. A little bit of medical virus (LAV), which their studies indicate is in our interests. But medicine and medi- oned across the full-colour USA Today of knowledge can be dangerous thing. As we the likely cause of AIDS. cal research are, in fact, major industries, April 24: "AIDS test to cut risk in trans- keep a watchful and skeptical eye on The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) motivated by prestige and money. The re- fusions." A quick and easy "safe blood scientists sorting out these discoveries, we in Atlanta, the other major US govern- searcher is given grants based on her or must also keep a clear view of where we ment research facility investigating AIDS his past work; the more impressive it has stand. along with the National Institute of been, the more likely one is to receive fur- The rudimentary discovery of HTLV-lll Health (NIH), has consistently credited ther funding. And the various chemical "A quick and easy 'safe cannot be passed off as the end of AIDS. the French with the discovery of the likely and drug companies, closely connected blood test' to reassure We have several more years before a vac- agents causing AIDS. James O Mason, with some of the top researchers in every cine is available, years in people the nervous general which head of the CDC, congratulated Gallo for field, are waiting in the wings with their who have not been exposed to AIDS may development of a new method for produ- patent lawyers. Medical and scientific dis- public makes better contract it. If the current rate of increase cing large quantities of HTLV-lll in the coveries do not end up in the public do- press than tentative continues, we may be facing 30,000 cases laboratory. But that was all. The hint was main. Mere benefit mortals only from measures to alleviate the in the US alone before this discovery that the NIH had been less than vigorous these rarified bits of genius when they means anything to us, or to the life of the in pursuing the French LAV — which trickle down into actual drugs and tests symptoms of the small fragile community we've worked so hard might be the same virus as HTLV-III. — all at a hefty cost to the consumer. minority of people who to build. The personal and collective Clearly, something was amiss between the Gallo, because of his years of research already have crises we face in that community are not boys in Bethesda and their colleagues in on the HTL family of viruses, was asked over — and the political battle has barely Atlanta. to be a scientific advisor to Cambridge AIDS." begun. We have to maintain pressure on The NIH, Margaret Heckler and even BioScience, a major biotechnology firm funding and watchdog agencies to be sure the Times, once they had caught the drift which has applied for patents on HTL that research doesn't end with publicity- of what was happening, told the story a viruses in 17 countries. The company re- rousing blood tests. Educational efforts little differently. The French discovery scinded its offer to Gallo, however, be- test" to protect — and reassure — the must continue so we can make informed took a back seat to the development of cause of confusion over whether NIH pol- nervous general public makes better press choices when the time comes for individ- the process to mass-produce HTLV-III. icy permits senior scientists to serve as than tentative measures to alleviate the ual or group decisions about the conduct God-like status was to be secured for the consultants to private firms. But crass symptoms of the small minority of people of our sexual and political lives. US "team" in the AIDS Olympics. commercialism remains a problem for the who already have AIDS. No solution to AIDS will be complete No one wants to come out and accuse future. If HTLV-lll proves to be the agent But even the possibility of such a blood until we are neither blamed for the dis- doctors of obstructing AIDS research, responsible for AIDS, Cambridge Bio- test is in doubt. To date, all we know is ease, nor forced to live in fear for our although Dr Roger Enlow, Director of Science will be the primary owner of the that HTLV-III/I AV is linked to AIDS in lives. D the Office of Gay and Lesbian Health key to some of the most important such a statistically significant number of

Concerns in the department of health in secrets of the human immune system — cases that it may be considered "the ( uulv Patton, aformer managing atuc New York City, came fairly close. Enlow, perhaps even the answer to the riddle of cause." An "AIDS test" wouldn't look Boston's ("iv ( ommiinilv Sens, currently in

the key player in the political arena of the cancer. The company's research pro- for the virus itself, but for an antibod) . a i-\ilc m Provincetown, />. working on a /xx>A AIDS fight, wrote in a letter to the New gramme will be very lucrative: future substance produced by the body in reac on the politics oj AIDS, tentatively titled

York Native, "...given that Dr Gallo and research grants, income from a highly lion to the presence of 8 virus. Hut DO one Diseast iinii l ihiriiiion. to be published b) iin

I /V(-w associates have been able to grow HI I V marketable vaccine and other AIDS yet knows the relationship between the South nil

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ART IAN THOM JAC. Paintings and drawings, with new work, by the gay art collective made up of John Grube, Alex Liros and Clarence Barnes. Punchinello Gallery, 204A Baldwin St (593-5054). June 20 to July 8. Opening June 20, 8 pm. Regular hours: Thurs-Sun, 1-5 pm. David Hockney. Hockney is all over town these days. The big show at the Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas St W, 977-0414), and smaller shows of prints at the Albert White The Not-So-Great Movie. Frankie Avalon (25 Prince Arthur, 923-8804) and Mira and a buddy don women's clothing to infil- Godard (22 Hazelton, 964-8*197) provide an trate a girls' skiing school, in the 1965 double- excellent opportunity to see the extent and star Ski Party. CITY-TV, June 24, 2:30 pm. quality of his work. Loring-Wyle Parkette. Four works (inclu- CINEMA ding busts of each other) by the late sculptors GLEND0N McKINNEY Frances Loring and Florence Wyle have been installed on the northeast corner of Mt Plea- Une Journee en Taxi. This quiet, leisurely sant and St Clair, near the old church in Quebec film has similarities to another which the two lived and worked together for superb French film, Entre Nous. What the almost 60 years. They are worth a visit, par- women of that film knew instinctively, the ticularly Wyle's The Harvester. need for love in friendship, the two men in

Leonardo da Vinci. Studies for The Last Sup- Taxi must learn. One is serving an eight-year per, some of the most magnificent drawings prison term, out on a 36-hour leave, and the

ever created. Through Aug 12 at the Art Gallery other is a widowed taxi driver he hires to of Ontario, 317 Dundas St W (977-0414). chauffeur him through Montreal in search of Dressing Up. "An off-the-wall fashion those responsible for his imprisonment. Both show and dance party," produced by Tim labour under emotional restrictions placed Jocelyn, and featuring a crowd of local artists on them by the world and by themselves.

dressing themselves up to celebrate summer. They learn, together, what it is to be human,

Art Gallery at Harbourfront, 235 Queen's and their journey to friendship is well worth

Quay W. June 2 1 , 9 pm . Tickets $6 at 869-84 1 watching. (Carlton Cineplex). or BASS. Privates on Parade. Unlike the overrated ^The Canadian Bodybuilder. A show of La Cage aux Folles, this film loves its char- competition photographs for the connoisseur acters. We always laugh with them, not at of muscle. Through June 30. Lemos Galeria them, and the spectacle of wonderfully anar- 461 KingStE.Tues-Sat, 12-4. chist poofs confronting the relentlessly Altered Situations/Changing Strategies: The straight, awesomely naive John Cleese makes Canadian Worker in the Art of the 80s. A for some terrific laughs. (Carlton Cineplex group show including work by Michael Con- and Market Square). stable, Lisa Steele, and the cultural magazine The Fourth Man. See box p 27.

FUSE. Through July 21 . A Space, 204 Spadina Ave (364-3227). Georgian Canada — Conflict and Culture. JAC • NEW WORKS AT PUNCHINELLO FROM JUNE 20 NIGHTLIFE A splendid array of art and artifacts, celebra- ting Ontario's bicentennial, through Oct 21 at • Members of Lambda Business Council the Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park birthday festivities, done at historic Fort Christopher Newton, and of Coward's early fine (Mon-Sat, 10-8, Sun 10-6). There is also a York and featuring giant puppets, dance, play The Vortex, a work about the dark side Check TBP's Key to Summer '84 in little show of prints and watercolours in the of the "bright and other theatrical effects. The script is by young things" of the '20s. Toronto on page 29 for a map showing Canadiana Bldg, 14 Queen's Park W (Mon- Sky Gilbert; the music is by Micah Barnes. Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. 361-1544 locations of places listed here. Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5), through the summer. Through July 29. 365-0533. (toll-free Toronto line). Trafford Tanzi. The National Arts Centre Stratford Festival. While classics like RESTAURANTS production of Claire Luckham's innovative Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night 's look at the battle of sexual politics, in which Dream play the main theatre, the Avon JON KAPLAN Bemelman's Fashionably cruisy pop singles bar, pricey Tanzi literally half-nelsons her way through Theatre devotes itself to Gilbert & Sullivan. restaurant. 83 Bloor St W 960-0306.

Misfit. A performance-art piece by David life in order to become an independent per- Returning from past seasons are The DCatt New Orleans. Best people-peeking perch In town

McLean about the "outsider" in society. son — the theatre becomes a wrestling arena Mikado, all lustrous Japanese design and (it'll take your mind off the tood). Patio always packed. 618 The single character is a gay man whose idol for the main event. In collaboration with pleasant melodies; The Gondoliers, a lesser- Yonge St. 922-2439 is Marilyn Monroe. July 25, 8 pm. Club Toronto Free Theatre. Through June 24. 26 known work that presents Douglas Cham- • Les Cavaliers. Continental menu, daily specials. 418 Rivoli, 334 Queen St W. 596-1908. Berkeley St. 368-2856. berlain as the Duchess of Plaza-Toro; and Church St. 977-4702. Privates on Parade. The original stage ver- Deathtrap. York Centennial Theatre pre- the new entry this year, lolanthe, featuring Chaps Cafe Noon-9 pm, including $1 .99 soup/sand- wich lunch special. $5-$6 range 9 Isabella St, 921-3012. sion of Peter Nichols's work about how Brit- sents a local version of Ira Levin's play Maureen Forrester as the Queen of the Church Street Can). Popular brunch locale in the heart ot ish troops in the Far East entertained them- about an established playwright and his Fairies (reputedly to be flown onto the stage the ghetto. Daily to 12, Sun: 10 am-5pm. 485 Church St. selves — drag shows appear to have been of handsome young "protege." Alumnae Thea- by nineteenth-century equipment). The dil- 925-1155. maximum importance. This Theatre Plus ver- tre, 70 Berkeley St. 364-4170. emma of Strephon, the operetta's hero, is • Crispins/Buddy's. Innovative cuisine, great wines. sion features Tom Kneebone. July 23-Aug 18. DA Taste of Honey. Shelagh Delaney's 1958 that he is a mortal from the waist up and a Brunch: $6.95. 66 Gerrard St E. 977-1919. St Lawrence Centre, 27 Front St E. 366-7723. play about disaffected youth in a lower-class fairy from the waist down. All three produc- • Crow Bar. Full menu, easy atmosphere, with popular pix Top Girls. Caryl Churchill's British is tions are directed most success- tenement. The central character be- by Brian Macdonald. In shown at 8 pm, Mon-Fri. 10 Breadalbane (behind Parkside ful work after Cloud 9, about the means that friended by a gay artist who lives in her repertory. Stratford, Ontario. 363-4471 (toll- Tavern). 923-6136. a woman has to use to achieve success in a building. Through July 14. Theatre Plus, St free Toronto line). • 18 East Hotel & Tavern. Inexpensive home-cooked male world. Through July 1, with possible Lawrence Centre, 27 Front St E. 366-7723. meals. Sunday brunch $3.95. 18 Eastern Ave. 368-4040. holdover. Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgman DA Midsummer Night's Dream. Toronto DANCE DFare Exchange. Small neighbourhood caf6. 4 Irwin Ave Ave. 531-1827. 923-5924. Free Theatre expects about 60,000 people to RON BEN-ISRAEL Death in Venice. Benjamin Britten's last see their new outdoor production (directed by DThe Fat Squirrel. At Cornelius 579 Yonge St. 967-4666

opera, based on the Mann novella about an R H Thomson) of Shakespeare's comedy. The Pina Bausch's Tanztheater Wuppertal. The I Fenton's. The one place to go if you've only one place to go (and can afford it). Less expensive room downstairs. 2 aging artist seeking supreme beauty and stage is just east of the Grenadier Restaurant best modern dance theatre company in the Gloucester St. 961-8485 finding it in a young boy. The work, present- in the middle of High Park; it is suggested that world today. While harking back to the pre- Golden Griddle. Pancakes, etc, inexpensive place for ed as part of the Toronto International Festi- patrons bring blankets. Free. July 14-Aug 12, Hitler German theatre tradition, Bausch ex- Sunday brunch. 45 Carlton St. 977-5044. val, is as much about aesthetic ideals as it is Tues-Sun, 8 pm, and Wed, 2:30 pm. plores modern sexual and political issues, • Jennie's. Chic restaurant Live music Fri-Sun nights; about physical beauty. June 24, 26, 28, 30. Confirm on day of performance at 368-2856. especially the subjugation of women. Two Sunday brunch 360 Queen St E (at Parliament). 861-1461 O'Keefe Centre, Front & Yonge. 766-3271. Shaw Festival. Summer entries include re- programmes, Cafe Muller and Le Sacre du • Lipstick. Daytime meals, late night snacks, and loud _ Yankees at York. Theatre Autumn Angel's vivals of last year's excellent Private Lives, Printemps (June 26, 27 and 28) and 1980 music. 4:30 pm-3 am (4 am weekends). 580 Parliament St celebration of the Toronto and Ontario starring Fiona Reid and artistic director (June 29 and 30). Ryerson Theatre, 43 Ger- 922-6655.

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• Pimblett's. Gaudy, friendly British pub. Import draught, Stages. 530 Yonge St 928-0492. Fri-Sat 12 to 5 am. Victorian-style hotel; bar, dining room 72 rooms. No desserts. 249 Gerrard St E. 929-9525. Sun 10:30 pm-4 am. $6. housekeeping 1-2 people with private bath: $35; without:

"Queen Mother CahS. New wave, artsy crowd, with ima- Twilight Zone. 185 Richmond St W. 977-3347. New $27. ginative eats. wave Weekends. 206 Queen St W. 598-4719. • The Barracks. 56 Widmer St. 593-0499. Leather/ $8. • Raclette French cuisine and great by-the-glass wine list denim. 6 pm-10 am; 24 hours on weekends. Voodoo Club. 9 St Joseph St (above Katrina's). 361 Queen St W. 593-0934. 960-9335 Newwave. Weekends. $5. COMMUNITY • The Club. 231 Mutual St 977-4629. 24 hours. DRivoli. Exotic snacks, inventive specials and a colourful • The Roman's Health and Recreation Spa. 742 Bay SI crowd 334 Queen St W. 596-1908. 598-2110. 24 hours. ACCOMMODATION Toronto Gay Community Council 105 Carlton SI. 4th floor. 1M2 Umbrella organization ot lesbian and groups Le Select Bistro. Bistro lunches and late night dining. MSB gay Forum for sharing information and discussing political strategies 328 Queen St W. 596-6405 Cabbagetown Lodging-House and Efficiencies. 300 Wellesley St E (at Parliament). Call Bill or Allen, 961-9320. Sgana Landing. Patio restaurant. Seafood, "tour of France" specials. 40 Stadium Road (Bathurst & Catnaps Guesthouse. 246 Sherbourne St 968-2323. Fif- SOCIAL & Chaps. See Bars, above. Lakeshore), 368-7794. teen rooms, waterbeds, TV lounge, pool table and game POLITICAL ACTION Club Manatee. 11A St Joseph St. 922-1898. Male only, room, laundry and kitchen facilities, free parking, sundeck, Together. Continental menu, specials. Sunday: youngish crowd. Not licensed. Fri & Sat: 10 pm-6 am; Sun: complimentary rolls and coffee. Sun-Thurs, $25; Fri, Sat. allyoucaneat/$6 457 Church St. 923-3469. GAIDS Committee of Toronto. See Health, below 10:30 pm-3:30 am. Live shows Sat at 2 am, Sun at mid- holidays, $30 Visa/Mastercard. DBeaches Area Gays. Meets Thurs nights, after 9 pm. at Conti- night. 18 East Hotel. 18 Eastern Ave. 368-4040 Bar and dining nental Flair Lounge (in the Beach Mall). 1971 Queen St E (at Oz. See Bars, above. room, 22 rooms, TV lounge, sauna, gym, laundry facilities, Waverley)

Pan AM Dances. Tues nights at the Rivoli, 334 Queen St sundeck, free parking. 1 or 2 people: $24, weekend rates. HBridges. 118 Spruce St, M5A 2J5 Michael Riordon The Albany Tavern. 158 King St E. 861-1155. Dancing, • (923-8089) Group connecting lesbian, gay and third world libera W from 8 pm. New wave. Selby Hotel. 592 Sherbourne St. 921-3142 patio. The tion struggles

• The Barn. 83 Granby St. 977-4702. Casual stand-up bar Chutzpah 730 Bathurst St. M5S 2R4 489-4662 Group for and disco. After-hours Fri and Sat till 4 am ($2 cover). Jewish gay men and lesbians and friends Stn Boots (at the Selby). 592 Sherbourne St. 921-1035. Coalition tor Gay Rights in Ontario (CGRO). Box 822. A SUN, SEXUALITY, STYLE AND WIT M5W 1G3 533-6824 Toronto ottice 730 Bathurst St. M5S 2R4 Dance floor, lounge. ^Committee to Defend John Damien 1508-914 Yonge St. • Buddy's Backroom Bar. 370 Church St 977-9955. The sun was shining, a gentle breeze was blowing, and the crowd was friendly, as pictures M4W 3C8 925-6729 Chatty, casual stand-up bar Foolscap (Oral History Project). Conducting interviews with gay were perused, wine was sipped, and artists were chatted to. Art Hotel Selby). 921-3142. The June 3 Gay Show, spon- Bud's (at 592 Sherbourne St. people John Grube. 961-8947 Raunchy video, dance floor sored by the Lambda Business Council, was, all in all, very a pleasant experience. Foundation lor the Advancement ol Canadian Transsexuals Cameo Club. 95 Trinity St 368-2824 Licensed private (FACT) - Toronto. 519 Church St Community Centre M4Y 2C9 The first, and I hope annual, one-day exhibition brought together about 70 works by 24 art- dance club for women Fri and Sat only. Gay Alliance at York, c/o CYSF. 105 Central Sq. York University ists. There range of subject and style, from the overt sexuality of Andy Fabo 's was a good 4700KeeleSt.Downsview. 0NM3J 1P3 667-2515 • Les Cavaliers. 418 Church St. 977-4702 Piano sing- Three Graces to Eric Parker's witty He only loved bits and pieces of people. There were fine Asians Toronto. Box 752. Stn F M4Y 2N6 Info Alan at along bar, very chatty. Gay 961-4161 Morrison (I particularly liked Blue Horizon) Glad Day Bookshop. Chaps. 9 Isabella St (at Yonge). 921-3012. Large up- paintings by Matt Gould, constructions by Doug Gay Association ot Maritimers in Toronto. 730 Bathurst St stairs disco, downstairs bar with risque slides and video and, for the nostalgia buff, hand-coloured photos byAngie Coloni (below). M5S 2R4 Suppon group lor Maritimers moving to Toronto Sidewalk patio. A benefit for the Gay Community Appeal (to which the artists donated at least 25% of any Gay Community Appeal ol Toronto Box 2212. Stn P M5S 2T2 Cornelius. 579 Yonge St. 967-4666 Dance floor, dining 869-3036 Fund-raising tor gay and lesbian community protects sale), the show attracted almost 600 people and resulted in 21 sales, totalling over a thousand area. Open 4 pm. $1 a beer till 8 pm weeknights. Gay Community Dance Committee (GCDC) 730 Bathurst St. dollars. It was a very positive experience, I sure, for artists • Crow Bar. 10 Breadalbane St (laneway behind Parkside am both and viewers. M5S 2R4 Organizes community lund-raising dances Tavern) 923-6136. Video Mon-Sal, Ian TAwnU Gay Courtwatch Room 337 Old City Hall (Queen and Bay) 4 pm-3am, Sun4pm-1 am 362-6928 Gay Fathers ol Toronto Box 187 Stn F M4Y 2L5 364-4164 The Hitch'n'Post. 529 Yonge St Leather bar/ restaurant weeknights Mon-Fn, 7:30 pm-10 pm. Fri/Sat, midnight to 3 am. Sun Gay Liberation Against the Right Everywhere (GLARE) Box 793 brunch noon to 4 pm and dinner: 5 pm-10 pm 925-9998. StnO M4T 2N7 Katrina's. St Joseph St 961-4740 Stand-up bar with 5 Gay SIG. Drawer C622. c/o The Body Politic Box 7289 Stn A dance floor Fri and Sal to 4 am Sun T-dances Cover MSW 1X9 Gioup ol gay members ol MENSA in Canada charge weekends Dining lounge Gay Sell-Oelence Group Box 793. Sin Q. M4T 2N7 423 4803 in selldelence in and outside ol Toronto Oz. 1 1sabella St. 961-0790 Large bar and disco, lotsa Organizes courses lesbians Also after hours ($3) Gay Youth ot Toronto. 730 Bathurst St M5S 2R4 533-2867 Phone counselling Mon Wed Fn 7 pm 10 pm Parkside Tavern. 530 Yonge St. 922-3844 Men s Gays and Lesbians at U ot T c/o SAC Office 12 Hart House Cir- beverage room, side entrance Closed Sun cle. University ol Toronto. MSS 1A1 360 6339 The Quest. 665 Yonge St 964-8641 Bar. dining room GEM Gay Community Outreach Box 62 Brampton ON L6V 2K7 Upstairs: Rusty's Cabaret, with regular cover-charge drag Peel Region (BramptonMississauga) group lor gays and lesbians entertainment GaylineWesl 453-4426

St Charles Tavern. 488 Yonge St 925-5517 Large GLAD (Gay/Lesbian Action Iw Disarmament) Box 5794 Sin A beverage rooms MSW 1P7 921 1938 Glad Day Defence Fund 648A Yonqe Si M4Y 2A6 9614161 The Surfboard Tavern. New lesbian bar. in basement of international Association (Toronto) c o Gay Community Hotel California 319 Jarvis St (side entrance) Gay Council Together 457 Church St 923-3469 Lesbian bar. dining

Society I 12 House Lesbian and Gay Academic I SAC Had C« room cle. UoM M5S 1A1 921 S317 (Conrad) 0» 924 6474 The Tool Box. Leather club bar with patio, meals. Club lAiexandia) night Thurs 18 Eastern Ave 869-9294 continued p 30

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i& x. m BodyPolitic WED/JUNE 20 JAC. Opening night of the gay art collec- tive's new show. See Art. &£ktiu£tir THURS/JUNE21 (.a> Fathers of Toronto Annual Meeting. Info: 364-4164. Dressing Up. Fashion show and dance CALENDAR party at Harbourfront. See Art. OF EVENTS IN "Transsexuals." See TV/Radio. TORONTO FROM FRI/JUNE22 WEDNESDAY Canoe Weekend. Out & Out, 927-0970. JUNE 20 SAT/JUNE 23 Not-So- Amazon Softball League. The TO 230-member lesbian league plays every Sat FRIDAY and Sun from 12:30 on in the Riverdale (west side) and Keelesdale Parks, and from 3 pm AUGUST 31 at Dovercourt Park (Dufferin & Bloor). Come and watch teams like the Rubyfruit

Tarts and Bats Outta Hell slug it out! Cabbagetown Group Softball League. The gay league plays every Sat and Sun from 1 UN JOURNEE EN TAXI • AT THE CARLTON CINEMAS am through the afternoon, in Riverdale Park (east side, north diamond). with teams expected from Vancouver, the "All Night Long." Except for August's States, and even Europe. Riverdale Park, SUN/JULY 15 boat cruise (see Aug 1 1), this is the Gay Com- east side of valley, throughout weekend. Rochester (NY) Gay Community Picnic. munity Dance Committee's only event until The Fourth Man. Opening night of the ac- See ad p 18. the Oct 27 Hallowe'en dance. Two dance claimed Dutch film. See box next page. floors, 9 pm to 5 am. Proceeds to a wide Out & Out Canoe Weekend. 927-0970. WED/JULY 18 variety of lesbian and gay groups. Licensed. Boots Sea Cruise Night. Fun and frolics at Tickets $7 advance at Glad Day Bookshop, SUN/JULY 1 592 Sherbourne St, with surprise entertain- or $8 at door, or $5 after 1:30 am. The Con- Lesbian and Gay Pride Day '84. Clowns, ment. Beer 99C all night for anyone wearing cert Hall, Yonge St. 888 comedians, dance bands, an auction, and a anything brief. "Strawberry Fields Forever!" bike ride A street parade — including floats from various out to a berry farm for a harvest. Out & gay groups and businesses — are some of this THURS/JULY19 Out, 927-0970. year's highlights. Among the treasures being Gay Fathers of Toronto. Discussion night. auctioned are a houseboat weekend for Info: 364-4164. SUN/JUNE 24 eight, works by Toronto artists, a ride with SUN/JULY 22 Chutzpah Brunch. 1 pm, at the Art the Amazon motorcycle club, and much Gallery of Ontario's patio restaurant, 317 more, with Alderman Jack Layton acting as Chutzpah. Monthly brunch, meeting at 1 Dundas St W. Info: 489-4662. auctioneer (credit cards and cheques ac- pm at Ryan's Restaurant, 49 St Clair St W. Special MCC Service. Reverend Nancy cepted). All happening in and around Info: 489-4662. Radclyffe, chaplain of the Spiritual Life and Cawthra next to the Church St Park, 519 MON/JULY 23 Clergy Care Centre in Los Angeles, is the Community Centre (just north of Church & Privates The play. See Theatre. guest preacher for the Metropolitan Commu- Wellesley) from 1 pm on. on Parade.

nity Church's 1 1 am service. 730 Bathurst St. WED/JULY 25 Parachuting. With Out & Out's airborne TUES/JULY3 division. Beginners welcome. 927-0970. Gay Community Council Meeting. See Summer Day Camp. A project for chil- June 27. Death in Venice. See Theatre. dren of lesbian and gay parents, organized Misfit. See Theatre. TUES/JUNE26 by Church St Community Centre, and running till Aug 31. $20 per child for en- FRI/AUG 3 Tanztheatre Wuppertal. See Dance. tire summer. Penny Lamy, 923-2770. Maple Leaf Classic Bowling Tournament. WED/JUNE 27 WED/JULY 4 Be prepared for hundreds of gay women and men to flood into town from the States, Gay Community Council Meeting. Forum Lutherans Concerned. Meeting at 8 pm. Europe and across Canada, for this four-day for sharing info and debating issues. 519 Info: David or James, 463-7354. WATCH FOR event hosted by the Toronto Historical Bowl- Church St Community Centre, 7:30 pm. Lesbian Phone Line Meeting. Prospective UPDATES TO THIS ing Society (who, by the way, recently picked Info: 923-GAYS or CGRO (533-6824). volunteers welcome. 348 College St, 3rd up top prize at Vancouver's English Cup CALENDAR THROUGH- floor. 7:30 pm. 960-3249. tournament). Special events are to include OUT THE SUMMER IN THURS/JUNE28 bingo on Friday night; a leather show and Out's THURS/JULY5 XTRA Canada Day Barbecue. Out & disco on Saturday night; an evening at the annual summer biggie, with fireworks to top Swim Wear Parade. At Buddy's, 370 Surfboard Tavern, also Saturday night; an AVAILABLE IN BARS, off the evening. Cost: $7. 927-0970. Church St, from 9:30 pm. Beer 99

to 1 am at the 519 Church St Community Centre. "Irresistable buffet... Come-as-you- are costumes... Torchy music... Provocative decor. ..." Tickets $6 ($5 advance, on sale July 1st at Toronto Women's Bookstore and PRE-SPEEDO HIGH FASHION Glad Day Books); sliding scale and assistance ON THE BEACH AT HANLAN'S with babysitting expenses. Info: 465-6822. POINT, AROUND 1900 26 THE BODY POLITIC JULY /AUGUST 1984 .

(ft m MONDAYS z The Women's Group. Support group for D lesbians, 8 pm. 519 Church St Community > Centre. Info: Raechel, 936-0527. r Defensercise. Two hours of exercise, self- r defence and fun, hosted by Toronto Gay Patrol. Free. Wear running shoes, loose Z clothing and don't eat 45 minutes before ses- n sion. 519 Church St, 7:30 pm. Overeaters Anonymous. For gay men and H lesbians. 519 Church St Community Centre, 7:30 pm. TUESDAYS c H Gay Youth of Toronto. 7:30 pm. Info: z 533-2867 (Mon, Wed, Fri from 7-10 pm). Integrity (Gay Anglicans). Church of the H Holy Trinity (Eaton Centre). 7:30 pm. z 593-6217. m Women's Studies Student Union Open o House. Noon to 2 pm (bring your own

lunch). Room 5 1 B, New College (NE corner < in the basement), U of T. H WEDNESDAYS D "0 Metropolitan Community Church. Mid- ^ week services. 730 Bathurst St. Wheelchair- D accessible. 7:30 pm. Toronto Addicted Women's Self-Help Net- X work. Self-help group for women addicted to alcohol and other drugs. Central Neighbour- M hood House. 349 Ontario St, 7 pm. Info: K 961-7319. 00 (0 THURSDAYS

(ft H TAG Coming Out Group. Meets in private Z home. Supportive atmosphere for people survey at April's dance showed that 60% of coming to terms with their sexuality. 8 pm. MON/AUG 6 both women and men would be willing to FRI/AUG 17 > Info: 964-6600. Gay Fathers of Toronto. Theme discus- pay $16 for a few hours of fun on the water, Gay Fathers Potluck Supper. 364-4164. H sion. 519 Church St Community Centre, 8 and GCDC has obliged. Boarding begins at 8 pm. Info: 364-4164. pm at Pier 28, at the foot of Jarvis St. Sail- SUN/AUG 19 a WEEKENDS Bates pro- ing time is 9 sharp, and DJ Ted Chutzpah Third Annual Picnic and o WED/AUG 8 vides the music. The boat docks at 1 am, but Barbecue. The gay Jewish group meets at z SUNDAYS dancing continues till 2. Advance tickets Eurythmics. Annie Lennox ana Dave Stew- Old Mill Subway, 3 pm sharp, for an excur- H Dignity/Toronto. Catholics and only, limited to available at Glad Day Gay art show what sweet dreams are made of, at 300, sion to Humber River. Bring your own meat. worship followed or the June 23 dance. Info: 961-4161 friends. Mass or by discus- the Kingswood Music Theatre just north of Books Info: 489-4662. sion. Lynch Hall, Our Lady of Lourdes Toronto. Info: Ticketron or 463-6477. Church (Sherbourne St, south of Bloor), 5 Chutzpah Planning Meeting. The gay THURS/AUG30 pm. Wheelchair-accessible. 960-3997. Jewish group, meeting at Arnold's place at 8 SUN/AUG 12 Gay Fathers Meeting. General discussion. Metropolitan Community Church. Wor- pm. Info: 489-4662. Gay Fathers and Children's Picnic. 1 pm Info: 364-4164. ship at 1 1 am and 7:30 pm; singspiration 15 on the Toronto Islands. Fun, food and X minutes before each service. Sunday school SAT/AUG11 games. Info: 364-4164. (0 provided for II am service. Wheelchair- Gay Boat Cruise. The Community Dignity Service. With liturgy organized by Gay accessible; services on first Sun of each Dance Committee's first marine event! women in Dignity. See Sundays. A month signed for the deaf. 730 Bathurst St. D Christos Metropolitan Community m Church. Worship service at 7 pm, St Luke's United Church (Sherbourne & Carlton, in > chapel off Carlton) with fellowship hour. o 489-4293 (days) or 248-1733 (evenings). r Alcoholics Anonymous. Gay and lesbian Z group, open to all. 3 pm. 730 Bathurst St ' (MCC). ' The polish and wit of a Hitchcock film m

mixed with eroticism and humour. . . stylish 1 and effective" writes Vito Russo (author of o PHONELINES The Celluloid Closet) about The Fourth Man, 3 Alcoholics Anonymous 964-3962 opening June 29 at the Showcase Cinema on H Lesbian and gay groups. Yonge Street. The Dutch film, Z directed by Gaycare Toronto 243-5494 Paul Verhoeven (Spotters) won the Interna- fll Seven days a week, 7-1 1 pm. tional Critics Prize at last fall's Festival of (9 Lesbian Phoneline 960-3249 Festivals in Toronto. m Tues 7:30-10:30 pm. Community Calendar A poor but acclaimed writer on a lecture Gay 923-GAYS GayCourtwatch 362-6928 tour spends the night with a lovely and 3 Gay Fathers of Toronto 364-4164 mysterious fan. He discovers that she is the s Mon-Fri, 7-10 pm. widow of three husbands, all of whom have Gay Youth of Toronto 533-2867 died in very curious circumstances. He de- c Mon, Wed, Fri, 7-10 pm. cides to stay a while longer when he finds m North American out that his hostess 's current boyfriend is the H Transvestite-Transsexual same gorgeous fellow he cruised in the train Z ContactService(Seattle) (206)624-8266 station on the way up, and connives to [ 1 Spouses of Gays 967-0597 c Wed and Thurs 6:30-8:30 pm. seduce the young man. He cannot, however, a Toronto Area Gays (TAG) 964-6600 shed hallucinatory premonitions of death, and (ft Mon-Fri 7-10 pm. an increasing paranoia that his hostess is o Counselling, info. plotting to one to add of them her list of late Bisexuals International. (215)425-3894 — will amours one of them be the fourth, and 5 (Philadelphia). if so— who? > The characters are refreshingly human, CIRPA 960-6318 C Citizens' Independent Review of Police and the author, especially, may be one of the Vtmties 24-hour confidential hotline. first utterly believable gay characters in Trouble with the police'' Call u> first: cinema — selfish, lazy and manipulative, but ultimately quite likeable - and humour and 3 sex are indeed skillfully woven into the plot CD John Allec

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Open for lunch and dinner SPENDING A NIGHT (SORT OF) WITH SHEILA GOSTICK Sun - Wed 11 am - 1 am 118 Avenue Road Wednesday, 28 Thu-Sat 11 am -4 am Toronto May Oh, Diary, she is so terrific! She told Dear Licensed 921-6095 Diary: me all about Wayne Gretzky, her ideal Heaven! Paradise! ! I spent the night man — wealthy & never home. But she with Sheila Gostick! ! ! Well, to be truth- knows she shouldn't take money from ful, part of the night. Well, the evening. men. She'll take money from women, But guess what? Sheila Gostick wears a though — if she can find one who makes white T-shirt, grey socks with pink a million bucks playing ice hockey. stripes, red pyjamas and patent-leather Diary, she is so beautiful! You might

army boots to bed ! ! And she has a nice not guess it from this picture I've pasted big double bed, too. Well, it wasn't real- in here, but she has a Mohawkl Oh, not ly her bed — it was sort of just on the on her head — up her legs! ! When she

stage at Theatre Passe Muraille. Any- takes her pyjamas off it looks like she's way, she was in it — all — boots and wearing tuxedo pants! !

when I got there. And she talks inces- I just can't stand it, Diary — she can santly, in bed or out of it. She told me sing, and dance, and I never laughed so she used to more keen on the whole idea much in all my life! Like, you know of bed until she realized that "sleeping what she said about the Tower? because at CN together" meant "staying awake." And "That," she said, "is the best example she likes to sleep — I think because she of what a really insecure architect can dreams so much. She used to dream in do."

3-D! ! But she doesn't anymore because Well, Diary, I must run — I'm going

she doesn't like to wear the little glasses downtown to see if I can buy me a pair to bed. of ice skates. Edna Barker D we're offering AN OPERA FANATIC'S DELIGHT

"Stupenda!" doesn't begin to convey garbed in luxurious gowns and elegant the sensation created by Joan headgear pouring out endless streams of Sutherland's performances as the tragic melody with fiendish embellishments; heroine of Donizetti's Anna Bolena, dramatic confrontations and duets one staged recently for the first time by the crowned with thrilling high notes; pomp Canadian Opera Company. Opening and pageantry set against lavish back- night audiences gasped as the curtain drops and fairytale settings. And above slowly rose to reveal a sumptuous state- all, an obligatory mad-scene for the room (supposedly in Windsor Castle) doomed heroine wronged by fate and Omelette brunch with the great Dame herself seated well lecherous intrigue. downstage, her commanding figure Conceived in 1830 as a vehicle for the draped in crimson velvet. great Giuditta Pasta (a singing actress on Sundays from 12 — 3 p.m. In many ways Anna Bolena (particu- whose inspiration made audiences over- with purchase of one Bloody Caesar or Bloody Mary larly this production, designed in the look her vocal inadequacies). Anna has grand Pascoe and been revived on rare occasions as a at the regular price. manner by John Michael Stennett) seems quintessentially showcase for dramatic coloraturas, stars an opera fanatic's delight: prima donnas of the bel canto style who can cope with the merciless demands of the music and

still create memorable dramatic effects. hu*My* Anna Bolena by Gaetano Donizetti. Canadian A famous modern revival took place in Opera Company, May 22-June 3. Conducted 1957 at La Scala, with Luchino Visconti 370 church street, toronto by Richard Bonynge. Directed by Lotfi directing the prodigious talent of Maria Mansouri. Callas, whose overwhelming success in

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- i i» c y ,-/ v.. i w..i u' — tbes^.e J**-^ ^ ««...,» \^-iw BUM BUI the title role drew cries of "Divina!" Yonge Street TBP'S SUMMER '84 KEY TO from impassioned Milanese audiences. Bloor south to College More recently Elena Suliotis and Beverly Sills have attempted this gruelling role, with only moderate success. At 58, Sutherland continues to o astonish even her detractors with her TORONTO vocal longevity and celebrated agility. HAYDEN Check the Out In the City listings beginning on page 24 She is not (and has never aspired to be) for full descriptions and addresses of places listed below. the kind of consummate singing actress CHARLES that Callas was, but over the years she CHARLES has learned to declaim in the grand man- ner, moving regally about the stage with enough energy and conviction to create powerful effects. In Bolena she domin- ated all the ensembles, her awesomely large voice soaring above the orchestra with one climactic high note after another, particularly during the magnifi- cent finale of the second act, when Anna boldly challenges King Henry's power and angrily defends herself against trumped-up adultery charges. Perhaps the biggest surprise of the evening was the triumph of Judith Forst — a Canadian mezzo once wasted in thankless roles like Maddelena in Rigo- letto — singing the complex role of Jane Seymour, Anna's lady-in-waiting and Henry VlII's current mistress. Forst combined dramatic force with agile coloratura singing to suggest convincing- ly Seymour's ambiguous motivations and sympathies. Like Bellini's Norma, a bel canto masterpiece written shortly afterwards in 1831 , Anna Bolena pro- vides a fascinating study of sexual dilem- ma, with women joined together against the male fools and bullies who've used and betrayed them. The great confronta- tion scene between Anna and Seymour was perhaps the musical highpoint of the evening, the two women's voices uniting in an extended duet which rose in thirds to a splendid climax, bringing the house down. In other scenes they were admir- ably supported by James Morris as the villainous Henry, and Janet Stubbs, strikingly handsome in the trouser role of Smeaton, the page-boy who adores Anna but betrays her under torture. In the celebrated mad scene which concludes the opera Sutherland sounded fresher than ever, using haunting col- ours and unaccustomed chest notes, as well as dazzling coloratura, to convey the pathos of Anna's demise. Dame Joan's concept of madness is general- ized: a kind of nineteenth century melancholia touched by moments of delirium and nostalgia. In her rendition of Anna's eloquent prayer, "Cielo, a miei lunghi spasami," an outrageous pirating by Donizetti of "Home, Sweet Katrina's .... Toronto Women's Home," from Bishop's Clan (1823), TheParkside . . .12 Bookstore 46 Sutherland displayed exquisite tone and The Quest ...... 1 (1 block west of . . . . .14 Spadlna) disarming sincerity. Her final cabaletta, St Charles Les Cavaliers . . . .35 Surfboard . .31 Metropolitan denouncing Henry and his newly The Com- Church St Cafe . . .38 Together ...... 37 munity Church . . .45 crowned consort in a series of rising trills Crispins .32 The Tool Box . . .26 (West to Bathurst, and dazzling embellishments, brought 18East .26 1 block south) the audience to its feet. Fare Exchange . . . .4 DISCOS 5 19 Centre 40 There hasn't been such an exciting Fenton's . .6 Hassle Free Clinic .39 musical event here in a long time. Gen- Golden Griddle . . .34 Chaps Nellie's Hostel . . .28 eral Director Lotfi Mansouri (who also .27 Club Manatee. (East on Gerrard, directed this production) has earned the Lipstick .41 Oz south on Broadview gratitude of opera aficionados both for Plmblett's .29 PanAM/Rlvoli to Rlverdale Village) back to the COC for Queen Mother Cafe 22 wooing Sutherland Stages Jennie's 47 her first attempt at this demanding role, Raclette .20 Twilight . Zone (West to Bathurst, and for the imagination and enterprise TheRlvoll .18 . Voodoo Club half-block south) he has once again displayed in bringing .19 Stop86 44 in a production of international calibre. Sgana Landing . . . 15 BATHS From here the production (underwritten OUTDOORS The Barracks . by the Gamma Fisher Foundation) will BARS The Club .... Hanlan's Point travel to opera centres in the US: The Albany 24 The Roman's . Beach 16 Detroit, San Francisco, Houston and TheBarn 35 (Take ferry from Chicago. What Toronto needs now is a Boots/Bud's .... 42 ACCOMMODATION docks (17), walk to properly equipped opera house which Buddy's 32 Catnaps 30 beach) can sustain the lofty standards set by this CameoClub 25 18 East Hotel ... .26 Rlverdale Park (site of great production, and also meet the de- LesCavaliers .... 35 Selby Hotel 42 most CGSL and Not- mands of Mansouri's vision for the Chaps 3 so- Amazon Softball musical future of this city. Cornelius 10 games) 28 P G Baker! Crow Bar 11 SERVICES (East on Gerrard,

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SOCIAL/POLITICAL ACTION Gay men and lesbians working and training in health-care delivery Dignity/Toronto. Box 249, Stn E. M6H 4E2 960-3997 Group for HEALTH and research. and lesbian Catholics & gay and friends continuedfrom page 25 SOCIAL SERVICES Toronto Lambda Business Council. Box 513. Adelaide St Stn. Integrity/Toronto. Box 873, Stn F. M4Y 2N9. Pastoral ministry M5C 2J6. Non-profit guild with over 70 members, publishes direc- for gay and lesbian Anglicans and friends 593-6217 Chaplains tory twice a year available for pastoral counselling through Ihis number. AIDS Committee ot Toronto. Box 55. Stn F. M4Y 2L4 926-1626 Lesbian and Gay History Group ol Toronto. Box 639. Stn A. (Mon-Fn. 9 am-5 pm) Educates public about the syndrome, Lutherans Concerned, c/o Edward Schlauch, 980 Broadview Ave. M5W 1G2 961-7338 especially AIDS-aftected communities, and provides support services Apt 2309, M4K 3Y1 463-7354 (David or James) Support and fellowship tor gay and lesbian Lutherans and their friends D Lesbian and Gay Pride Day Committee. Box 793. Stn 0. to people with AIDS M4T 2N7 Organizes end ot June celebration. Alcoholics Anonymous Lesbian/gay fellowships 964-3962. Metropolitan Community Church. 730 Bathurst St. M5S 2R4. Softball Box 1113. Stn F, Cabbagetown Group League. 536-2848. Christian church with special ministry to gay n Lesbian Incest Survivors Support Group. Info 964-7477 (Rape Gaycare Toronto, c/o Christos MCC. Box 1 193. Stn F. M4Y 2T8. M4Y2T8. community. Crisis Centre) 243-5494, 7-11 pm seven days a week Free face-to-face drop-in Judy Garland Memorial Bowling League. Info bulletin boards in Sacred Triangle. 72 Ivy Ave, 2H7 463-9688. Lesbian ZLesbian Mothers Defense Fund. Box 38. Stn E M6H 4E1. counselling service in the downtown area Group sessions The M4L bars, or write c/o TSA (below) Sept-May season (Mon and Thurs and gay occultists and spiritualists 465-6822 .Gay Counselling Centre ot Toronto. 105 Carlton St. 4th floor. evenings), also summer league Seventh-Day Adventists Kinship International. For past and Lesbian Speakers Bureau. Box 6597. Stn A. M5W 1X4 Info: M5B 1M2 977-2153 Tues. Wed, Thurs, 6 30-9 30 pm Professional Not-so Amazon Softball League. All-lesbian recreation league present gay and lesbian Adventists. c/o Jeremy Young. Box 408. Michelle at 789-4541 or Debbie at 964-7477 Speakers tor myth- counselling for lesbians and gay men. Call for appt or drop in. forming this spring. Info: 967-7440 or 466-9341 StnC. M6J 3P5. shattering seminars and workshops about lesbians Gay Fathers of Toronto. Phoneline 364-4164, 7-10 pm, Mon-Fri.

Club. . 927-0970 Out and Out Box 331 Stn F. M4Y 2L7. Outdoor Spirit. 730 Bathurst St, M5S 2R4. 248-1733 or 482-1817 Sup- Lesbians Against the flight Box 6579. Stn A. M5W 1 X4 Gay Men's Discussion Groups. Sponsored by U of T Sex Ed Centre activities for gay people Include phone number. port group for gay and lesbian Salvationists and friends. Lesbian-feminist political action group 978-3977 Pool Bar League. Info al most bars, or write c/o TSA Toronto Organization of United Church Homosexuals. Box 626, Metamorphosis. Box 5963. Stn A. M5W 1P4 Transsexual coun- Hassle-Free Clinic - Men. 556 Church St. 2nd floor. M4Y 2E3 Riverdale Curling League. Write c/o TSA StnQ, M4T 1L0. selling and services 922-0603. VD info, testing and treatment Hours: Mon. Wed, 4-9 Riverdale Volleyball League. Sept-April season Info at Crow Bar, New Democratic Party Gay and Lesbian Caucus. Box 792. Sin F. pm, Tues. Thurs, 10 am-3 pm: Fn. 4-7 pm: Sat. 10 am-2 pm Bath Buddy's and Albany Tavern, or write c/o TSA. M4Y 2N7 964-1049 clinics every Wed evening at The Club and Roman's NUN OF THE ABOVE Rotators Curling League. Write c/o TSA. New Dimensions. Social group for women, meets approximately lesbian Phoneline. Box 70. Sin F. M4Y 2L4. 960-3249 Tues The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Drawer OPI, c/oBox 7289, every third week Into: Gayle. 683-8691 7.30-10 30 pm Recorded message other times. Speakers available Silukis. All-lesbian Softball team. Box 6597, Stn A, M5W 1X4. Stn A. 1X9 964-7477. M5W "The New Voice, c/o 519 Church St. M4Y 2C9 Lesbian/gay Sex Ed Centre, c/o U of T Office of Admissions, 315 Bloor St W, choir Room 107, M5S 1A3 Devonshire and Bloor Sts. behind Admissions Toronto Historical Bowling Society. Sept-May seasonjues, Wed. 978-3977 Sex counselling tor of T counsellors Fri and Sat evenings, and Sun afternoon Also summer league Osgoode Gay/Lesbian Caucus. Vork University. 4700 Keele St. Bldg U campus Gay PUBLICATIONS every Tues. lOam-9 pm Info: 423-5955, or write 100-2 Bloor St W, M4W 3E2. Downsview, M3J 2R5 532-2443 (Peter) or 463-4721 (Shelley) & INFORMATION Stn A. 1X5 964-6600. Free Toronto Sports Alliance (TSA). Box 1113, Stn F, M4Y2T8 Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Toronto. 52 Roxaline Toronto Area Gays. Box 6706 M5W peer counselling and into for lesbians and gay men Mon-Fri: 7 Womyn Out Doors (WOODS). Women-identified women sharing St Weston ON M9T 2Y9 Info Pauline Martin at 244-2105 Bisexuals International (Philadelphia). (215) 425-3894 pm-10pm outdoor skills and experiences Outings, workshops and trips Box Parents of Gays Mississauga. c/o Anne Rutledge. 3323 Kings The Body Politic. Box 7289. Stn A. M5W 1X9 364-6320 Tri-Aid Charitable Foundation. 8 Irwin Ave. M4Y 1 K9 Gay youth, 462, Stn P. M5S 2S9. Mastings Cres. Mississauga L5L 1G5 820-5130 National lesbian and gay monthly. streetwork. parkwatch, public education, agency consultations Right to Privacy Committee (RTPC). 730 Bathurst St. M5S 2R4 Canadian Gay Archives. Box 639. Stn A, M5W 1G2. 364-2759. Defence committee for gays arrested under bawdyhouse laws RELIGIOUS Gay Community Calendar. Call 923-GAYS (923-4297). Box 8, Cheques or charges pyable to Harriet Sachs in trust for RTPC Info Adelaide St Stn, M5C 2H8. 24 hour recorded message of weekly 961-8046 or 362-2877 Also runs Courtwatch (362-6928) Christos Metropolitan Community Church, Box 1193, Stn F events. To get info listed call 656-0372 between 7-10 pm Mondays. Association of Gay Social Workers, c/o 906-55 Isabella St. Toronto Rainbow Alliance of the Deal. Box 671 . Sin F. M4Y 2N6 M4Y 2T8. 968-7423. Christian church with special outreach to gay Gayllne West. 453-GGCO. Community into for Mississauga and M4Y 1M8 Social work students also welcome. WHY' (We Help You). Non-profit para-protessional support group community, working in association with Gaycare Toronto. parts west of Metro. tor transsexuals 26-325 Jarvis St. M5B2C2 967-3405 Gays in Health Care. Box 7086, Stn A. M5W 1X7 920-1882 Chutzpah. See Social/political action listings. Glad Day Bookshop. 648A Yonge St. 2nd floor. M5Y 2A6.

961-4161 . Mon 10-8; Tue-Wed 10-6; Thurs-Fri 10-9; Sat 10-6.

Grapevine, Box 38, Stn E, M6H 4E1 Lesbian Mothers' Defense Fund newsletter. 2-3 issues/year.

Lesbian Archives. Box 928. Stn Q. M4T 2P1 Lesblan/Lesbienne. National newsletter, 367-0589 (Kerry).

Metamorphosis. Box 5963. StnA. M5W 1P4. Newsletter tor transsexuals. North American Transvestite-Transsexual Contact Service (Seattle). "250 Canadian members." (206) 624-8266 (24 hrs)

Rites. Magazine for lesbian and gay liberation. Box 65. Stn F, M4Y 2L4. Sound Women, c/o Ryerson Women's Centre, SURPI, 380 Vic- toria St, M5B 1W7. Ryerson women's radio show collective. Les- bian and feminist music, interviews and announcements. Sundays

al noon. CKLN-FM88.1. To place announcements, call 598-9838

Toronto Women's Bookstore. 73 Harbord St, M5S 1G4. 922-8744

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Broadside. Box 494, Stn P, M5S 2T1. 598-3513 Monthly fem- inist newspaper Substantial contributions by lesbians. Constance Hamilton Housing Co-op. For women only 523 Melita Cres, M6G 3X9. 532-8860.

Fireweed. Box 279. Stn B, M5T 2W2 977-8681 Feminist quar- terly of politics and the arts

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International Women's Day Committee Box 70, Stn F. M4Y 2L4 789-4541 Independent socialist feminist organization

Jessie's Centre for Teenage Women. 154 Bathurst St. M5V 2R3 365-1888 Multi-service agency. Lesbian-positive

Macphail House. 389 Church St. M5B 2A1 977-1037 Long- term YWCA residence for women 16-25. Shared co-op apartments

Nellie's Hostel for Women. 275A Broadview Ave. M4M 2G8. 461-1084 Temporary hostel for women 16 and over, including mothers with children

Sistering. Drop-in centre for transient women Counselling and referrals for housing, doctors, social agencies, etc. Free coffee and

lunch in a non-threatening, supportive atmosphere. Mon-Fri, 8 am-4 pm. Scadding Court Community Centre. 707 Dundas W (at Bathurst). 366-0001

I IStop 86. 86 Madison Ave, M5R 2S4 922-3271 , Crisis housing and social service centre for women under 25. Times Change Women's Employment Centre. 22 Davisville Ave,

M4S 1 E8. 487-2807 9-5 Mon-Thurs, 9-2 Fri. Employment coun- selling, job search and career planning workshops IToronto Women's Sell-Help Network. Suite Box I Addicted 202, 2213, Stn P.M5S2T2 Phoneline: 961-7319 Self-help group for women addicted lo alcohol and other drugs Weekly meetings.

Toronto Area Caucus of Women and the Law. Box 231, Sin B, M5T 2T2. Toronto Differently Abled Women's Accessibility Committee 929-9327 (weekday mornings).

Toronto Rape Crisis Centre. Box 6597. Stn A. M5W 1X4 Crisis line 964-8080 Business line 964-7477 Info, self-defence courses

i Toronto Women's Housing Co-op. Coming soon Info 921-4755.

' U ol T Women's Newsmagazine. For feminists on and off cam-

pus. 44 St George St. 2nd fir, M5S 2E4 Info Brenda 534-4021

I Women in Trades, c/o Times Change, 22 Davisville St, M4S 1E8 534-1 161. Women's Counselling, Relerral and Education Centre. 348 Col- lege St. M5T 1S4 924-0766 Therapy, counselling, info

Women's Independent Thoughtz (WITZ). Group for exchange ot ideas and creative endeavours 768-9496 or 536-3162.

Women's Media Alliance, c/o 940 Queen St E, M4M U7 Phyllis Waugh, 466-8840 nJ^l579 Yonge, Toronto (416) 967-4666 Women's Resource Centre. OISE. 252 Bloor St W. M5S 1V6 923-6641 , Ext 244 Books, periodicals, audio & video tapes

Womenspons. Women's sports store. 561 Mt Pleasant Rd (sol Eglinton) 481-2531 o Womynly Way Productions 427 Bloor St W. M5S 1X7 925-6568. Company bringing concerts, dance and theatrical per-

formances to the city

30 3 THE BODY POLITIC JULY/AUGUST 1984 Batman and Robin lived together. Wonder Woman was an Amazon's Amazon. But comic-book superheroes never, never had sex — especially gay sex. At least not until now, that is.

COMINGOUT IN THE

A gay tour through four-colour fantasyland, by Brad Fraser

hey have been with us now for (and his entire family: Captain Marvel There was one man, however, who more than fifty years. They Junior, Mary Marvel and Marvel Bunny), thought the early comics were cover-to- have played some part, no Captain America and Bulletman rose to cover sleaze. 7 matter how minor, in the the heights of best-sellerdom, only to fall In 1954, Dr Frederic Wertham's book childhood of most every per- from favour. Likewise, we have lost, per- The Seduction of the Innocent was releas- son raised in North America. They have haps with few regrets, such dubious pro- ed. All hell broke loose. been maligned as tools of the devil, and tectors of mankind and the American way Wertham's strident and rather hysterical praised as effective educational aids. They as The Green Lama, Spy Smasher, The book expounded endlessly on how comics have been called disposable junk and se- Sandman, The Whizzer (who got his super endangered America's youth, and claimed lected as the quintessential example of powers through a transfusion of mon- that comics could be tied directly to the twentieth-century Pop Art. They've been goose blood), the Red Bee and Phantom problem of juvenile delinquency. Sudden-

burned, banned and stored in climate-con- Lady. ly, it became clear to an entire generation trolled vaults to prevent their deteriora- But, whether they were inspired or ludi- of middle-aged, middle-class parents just

tion . They've been used as toilet paper and crous, all of these superheroes had their why their children were so radically differ-

displayed in some of the most prestigious day. They fought crime, saved the world ent from them. It wasn't the atomic threat,

museums across the continent. and protected their fellow man. One thing it wasn't the Russians, it wasn't the movies, They are comic books. they never did, though, was have sex. television or the educational system. It was They are as integrated into our culture as None. Not ever. Sex in comics was a com- comic books. Senate hearings were called. television and public transit. And, like plete no-no. Wertham described in graphic detail how many of the popular media over the past comics wallowed in crime, gore and gener- decade, comic books seem to have recently al bad taste — as we all know, America was discovered the term homosexual. After obsessed with bad taste in the Fifties. making inroads into the theatre, movies Then, once he was sure he had the country and television, gay life has finally attacked watching, he pulled his ultimate trump that last bastion of heterosexual myth- card, guaranteed to give him everyone's making, the comic book! undivided attention. Sex. Comic books as we know them began in Yes. Sex. Wertham claimed to have June 1938 with the first issue of Action found evidence of bondage, sadism, maso- comics and the introduction of Superman. chism and (gasp!) homosexuality in chil- There had been earlier attempts, but Ac- dren's comic books. tion comics Number One was the first pub- Today, The Seduction of the Innocent

lication to exploit the new format , and it set and the furor it created seem laughable.

the precedent for all comic books. With But the shock and outrage it provoked then

Superman and the other characters who were very real . Particularly when Wertham

followed in his successful footsteps, the art raised his accusing finger, pointed it at Bat- of graphic storytelling was born and, at a man and Robin — those paragons of cama-

nickel or ten cents a shot, it wasn't long be- raderie and fair play — and accused them fore comic books became one of the most of being homosexuals! lucrative ventures in the magazine publish- Wertham charged that because Batman ing business. Other publishers followed and Robin shared the same quarters (state- suit and in a few short years, the market ly Wayne Manor, mind you, not a one-bed- exploded. room fiat in Soho), were shown occasion- The years from 1938 to 1950 are known ally lounging about in housecoats and as the Golden Age of comics. Superman seemed to enjoy one another's company became the pattern for almost all super- more than women's, they had to be a gay o hero comics ever published. Over the years couple. his popularity has waxed and waned, but Wertham strengthened his case by find- he has always held on, while such worthies ing an actual homosexual to testify that he as The Green Lantern, The Flash, Plastic would have been quite happy to trade Man, The Human Torch, Captain Marvel places with cither of the Dynamic Duo. To

THE BODY POLITIC U JULY /AUGUST 1984 31 most people at LATE*, AS THE APVENTUBER9 PREPARE FIMA&Nf the hearings, this was TO GO to 8BP... A PlMWlT LIKE HIM FIND- proof-positive of the doctor's libelous ING uS WM6N 9CME OF TuE charges. I wouldn't dream of questioning 9MAKTH9T MEW IN THE «0«lP the mental state of the poor fellow coerced

Behind closed 1 have raise? ANP Fv&ILED. into making such a statement publicly, but Oh, Oh-- SOMEONE'S I would like to go on record as saying, were doors at stately S. AT THE OOO*- it remotely feasible, I too would be quite Wayne Manor ANS'AEJt willing to switch places with either Batman or Robin. The jawline alone would be Right, in an episode from 1943, worth the switch — to say nothing of own- Batman and Robin disrobe and head ing stately Wayne Manor, being able to to bed as Bruce Wayne and swing about the rooftops of Gotham City Dick Grayson on a silken rope, and being the idol of Below, 1955: the "insufferably millions. wholesome" Aunt Agatha, a Not content with slandering Bats and the chaperone Inspired by the Comics Boy Wonder, Wertham turned his homo- Code, catches the boys sneaking phobic theories on none other than every- out. (In the next panel, she makes body's favourite -breasted Amazon, them come back and put on their Wonder Woman. Not only was Wonder rubbers....) Woman a lesbian because she hailed from a magical isle on which no man could set foot, she was also a sadist because she and her equally Amazonian sisters slugged vil- lains who were men. They also slugged vil- lains who were women. One can only guess what that made them. This time Wertham didn't bother to call a lesbian to testify that she would gladly trade places with Wonder Woman. He didn't have to. Wertham had done his job. All that talk of sex and juvenile delin- quency had reached eager ears. Comics suffered a crippling blow when, in late 1954, the few companies actually left in business banded together to protect their livelihood by proclaiming what was to be known as "The Comics Code." The Comics Code put a quick end to the so-called "Golden Age" of comics, and rushed in a period of such homogenization and silliness that it's remarkable they man- aged to survive at all. The Code's stringent rules required that no sympathy could be created for a criminal, that policemen should always be shown in a manner that would create respect for authority, that no scenes of lust, sadism or masochism could be shown, that vulgarity and symbols with undesirable meanings should be avoided.

Nudity, indecent or undue exposure or illi- cit sex could not be hinted at, stories were never to stimulate the lower or baser emo- tions and, finally, sexual perversion was strictly forbidden. Gone in an instant were all the innocent kinkiness and quasi-real- ism that had made the comics so much fun. Superheroes flew off into space where the parameters of crime were not so clearly de- fined — how can you arrest someone for wanting to conquer the earth? But no- where was the impact of the Code more blatantly felt that in the life of the former creature of the night, Batman. No longer were Batman and Robin the carefree, misogynist bachelors they had once been. They were immediately saddled with enough female company to reassure even the most homophobic reader. The Bat- woman, a former circus performer with a crush on Batman, was introduced. And, just to balance things out nicely, her niece adopted the guise of the green-and-red- clad Batgirl. Together they drove the dy- namic duo to distraction by butting in on their most important cases and demanding

kisses for their uninvited aid . Even the but- ler Alfred was written out of the strip for a time, and replaced by Bruce Wayne's in- sufferably wholesome Aunt Agatha. Al-

though it was never shown, it certainly isn't difficult to imagine this wizened busybody standing guard outside the bedroom doors to quell any unnatural hanky-panky that the caped crusaders might be tempted to in- dulge in after a hard night of beating on the . Finally, to complete this picture of domestic bliss, Ace the Bathound found his way into the strip — and the once fear- some Batman found himself in Father Knows Best. Comics may have continued in this vein

indefinitely if it hadn't been for an innova- tive young publisher by the name of . Already a veteran writer of comic

32 THE BODY POLITIC JULY /AUGUST 1984 .

stories in 1961, Lee took over as publisher acters continued to evolve, and over the YOU SEE .GIRLS, THERE'S NOTH for the second-rate Timely line, changed last few years we have seen, if not a prolif- ING TO IT- ALL YOU HAVE TO 00 eration, at least a healthy smattering of gay the company's name to , IS HAVE CONFIDENCE IN YOUR created the Four and Spiderman characters. OWN STRENGTH I A magic isle — and set in motion the wheels of a revolu- As usual, Marvel was the company to tion that would set the Code-haunted in- open the door, though in most cases it's all where no man dustry on its ear. very subtle. Things have come a long way since Daredevil Number 96, in which the could set foot deranged villain, Bullseye, kidnaps a pair ^^F ee's were the of most unattractive young men in a dark- JM~ closest thing to thinking, feel- ened movie theatre. The Maltese Falcon is f ing human beings ever seen in playing and we are subjected to panel after Suffering Sappho! In these two four-colour pages. TTiis hu- panel of our two nebbish friends discuss- panels from 1945, Wonder Woman ^^^^^^^|^^^^ demonstrates the benefits of manizationofthe hero became ing, in awed tones, the performances of Amazon training to her sisters the trademark of the Marvel line. Heroes Bogart and Askor. The conversation is not like , Daredevil, the newly revamped overtly gay, but the underlying feeling is Captain America, the X-Men and Doctor most definitely academic New York fag- Strange fought, laughed, loved, felt hap- got. Suddenly the deranged Evil Person py, sad and lonely just like real people. bursts into the theatre, knocks off half the And for the first time in their history, comic patrons and takes our two Serious Film books were suddenly being taken seriously People hostage. He forces them to take

as something more than adventure fanta- him to "their" apartment . They even say it sies aimed at children. College students — "It... it's our apartment. That's all." were buying the books, the artwork was be- And judging from its tiny size, it's not dif- ing displayed in museums and Stan Lee was ficult to conclude that the place does not doing university lecture tours. Comic- have a second bedroom. Frank Miller, the book readers were becoming more de- artist /writer who created this story, did a manding and outspoken, and the heroes very successful run of The Daredevil series were growing up. Sue Richards (AKA The in which he explored the seamier side of Invisible Girl, wife of the Fantastic Four's New York City. In another issue, Miller leader, the appropriately named Mr Fan- took his hero into a leather bar filled with

tastic) became pregnant . In one precedent- smoke, makeshift tables and sweaty, half-

setting story, Spiderman encountered a kid dressed bodies. It seems the perfect arche- s. strung out on hard drugs. One of the most type of the gay leather bar. Though there | strictly enforced rules of the Code was a are women present, and the story concerns a ban on mentioning drugs in any way. Mar- a heterosexual rapist in a brown leather | vel released the book without the approval bondage mask, the atmosphere is very % of the Comics Code — the first time a maj- much as in the film Cruising. | or company had attempted such a move in Another series in the Marvel line de- 5 more than fifteen years. Amazingly serves mention, not because of gay charac-

•a enough, the distributors picked up the ters, but because of its strong gay themes.

1 book and sold it. The Code had begun to It's called The Uncanny X-Men and con- z lose its power. cerns a group of superpowered young peo- £ Sex, too, began to appear in comics ple who are shunned and feared by man- - again in the late Sixties — most obviously kind because they are mutants with powers § with the female characters. Breasts and which usually manifest themselves (just © hips were expanding by the month. The like sexuality) around puberty. Although •= squeaky-clean, fey stereotype was being there is usually nothing frightening or | replaced by the buxom, sultry stereotype. threatening about these powers, mutants 8 , agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. (a James are hated by their non-mutant brothers. J Bond clone), was shown eating breakfast TheX-Men transcends the usual adventure | with his main squeeze, Val. The implica- comic because it constantly deals with i tion was obvious. She had been there all alienation and loneliness, of being differ-

| night. ent from everyone else even though you | Despite all this new-found freedom, look the same. Again, the implications t there was one subject the comic publishers, should be obvious. Writers of the series

writers and artists still wouldn't touch. have even gone so far as to deal with a story

You've got it. Homosexuality! It may have everyone of us should be familiar with . The been fine to intimate that Nick Fury was Oh-my-god-how-am-I-going-to-tell-my-

chucking it to Val, even to imply that Su- parents-I'm-not-what-they-think-I-am perman's relationship with the now-liber- story. Mutants, like many young homo- ated Lois Lane was something more than sexuals, have to go through the pain, inde- Sentinel of Liberty — and friend platonic, but the love that dare not sp'eak cision and possible heartbreak of having to its name was still poison. The only vaguely come out of their genetically altered closet Marvel's 1984 Captain America comforts Arnie, who'd been captured villains to call himself society... gay characters in the Sixties and early In a fan interview, Chris Claremont, the by and made "a menace to a disease" Seventies are extremely dubious cases. The writer of the series for the last ten years, first is the insidious Star Saxon. Saxon said that fan mail seems to indicate the ...THEY CAN'T CORRUPT YOUR LOVE FOR MICHAEL spent a few issues of Daredevil tormenting X-Men have a large gay following. It's not WITH THEIR LIES ANY MORE THAN THEY CAN /V\V our blind hero and, quite honestly, if there surprising. CORRUPT LOVE FOR 8ERN1E/ was anything remotely gay about him I But the most successful and interesting DO YOU HEAR ME. didn't see it. It wasn't until some years of Marvel's gay characters is found, sur- ARNIE? THEY'RE later, in fact, that the question of Saxon's prisingly enough, in the life of one of the THE PARIAHS/ sexuality came up. The character's crea- comic's oldest and most conservative su- THEY'RE THE tor, Barry Smith, claimed that he had con- perheroes — none other than that eternal DISEASE/ THEY-- ceived and attempted to illustrate Saxon as Sentinel of Liberty, the red-white-and-

a homosexual, but admits it didn't work blue-clad Captain America. After disap- very well. It may have been for the best. If pearing into comic-book limbo in the mid- I there's one thing we don't need, it's anoth- Fifties, Captain America was revived by o er villain who is a homosexual by implica- Marvel in theearly Sixties. The strip always tion. The other maybe-he-is-maybe-he- had a liberal tone, although Captain Am- 5 isn't character was a villain called Scorpio, erica remained the America-love-it-or- f Scorpio had been flitting about the Marvel leave-it type he had always been. But universe for years, but his identity and through the Sixties and Seventies all kinds disposition had never been explored until of maligned minorities were saved from in- § he returned to the pages of The Defenders justice and prejudice by the good captain. § in the mid-Seventies. In these stories, Scor- For a time he even took on a black partner. g pio passes time listening to old Judy So it wasn't surprising to Cap's fans when a Garland records and lamenting how cruel- gay character was introduced. And, unlike | ly the world had treated poor Dorothy other gay characters in the comics. Cap's 8 when she was alive. Some might call this friend Arnie is not a villain, a mutant or

slim evidence — but I defy them to find a comedy relief. He's just a middle-aged Judy record in the collections of any of man trying to do the best he can with what | their straight male friends. the world has to offer. Wc first meet Arnic During the Seventies, comic-book char- and his much-loved roommate Michael

THE BODY POLITIC : I JULY/AUGUST WK4 33 .

when evil Baron Zemo strikes out at Cap- full leather regalia walking his dog Joan

tain America by attacking his friends. Ar- down a dark street. Bob is quickly killed, nie and Michael are kidnapped, Cap at- and his spiked dog collar is sent to his lover, Superheroes and vampires tempts to save them and Michael is killed. a very elegant vampire named Leopold. Arnie, beside himself with grief, lashes out The final story in Bizarre Adventures fea- pur vc*i p,fjj'T r»~r au '«.- w,^ at Captain America, whines and then tures not one gay character but two, and a

Right: mixed i our hekc to N

. - -''. -r.,vlt Jvwav ; l.FC SG V.k.ivG faints. Hardly heroic behaviour. But how bisexual hero. What more could you ask reactions to bisexual THf i FKC.V. W\ "Afj. \.v.'.£1 TO T hero (and divine PC i N would you react if your lover were killed by for your dollar fifty? dancer) "Paradox" a mutated man-rat named Vermin? First Comics, a relatively new company, in Marvel's Bizarre That's not the end of it, however. In the has also used its non-Code status to deal Adventures, February thick of battle Arnie redeems himself by re- with gay characters — mostly in their 2

1982 viving and helping Captain America defeat humour /adventure /satire book, E-Man. 5 the villains. The funeral follows, and Arnie In a very well-done satire of Marvel's proves himself astrong and resourceful hu- X-Men series, E-Man comes up against the man being. Even though he and Michael F-Men and their arch-foe Jason Right- had been together since World War Two, guard — alias Masternose, manipulator of Arnie resolves not to let his grief consume noxious smells and a preening, mincing him, allowing the memory of what he and queen. his "roommate" shared to carry him for- Eclipse Comics has introduced a pair of ward. For a time Arnie disappeared from gay lovers in Sabre — two men who go un- the strip, but has recently been shown der the names of Deuces Wild and Summer "Daughters off the Dragon," from Bizarre Adventures, 1981: March Vampire coping with life alone. In a recent issue, Ice. Deuces and Summer are treated in a Angle gets what she's after — but also gets a stake in the heart Captain America, his ex-partner the Fal- very humane, non-stereotypical manner. con and his new partner Nomad pay Arnie Writer Don McGregor has also given sensi- a late-night visit. Arnie speaks of the trou- tive treatment to a lesbian couple in his in-

ble he is still having coping with Michael's dependently sold graphic album, Detective death. Later on, as Cap and Nomad are Inc. leaping over the rooftops of Manhattan, In Justice Machine, Texas Comics may

' Nomad remarks, ' I tell you, I feel kinda. . have set a precedent by creating the first- sorry for Arnie." Cap says, "He doesn't ever gay superhero. In the first issue, it is need pity, Jack. But he does need friends. implied that the leader of the Justice Ma- He's a very frightened and very lonely chine (a band of superpowered beings man." Nomad asks, "What... else is he?" fighting evil everywhere) may be in love Cap says, "What do you mean?" Nomad with his fellow crime-, the impul- replies, "Well... the way he talks about sive, hard-living Demon. Unfortunately, that Michael you'd think..." Unfortun- the truth will never be known as the neo-

ately, the conversation is interrupted by a phyte publishing company went under be- giant flying crow. It's obvious that Arnie fore another issue could be published. has rejoined Captain America's cast of characters, and writer J M DeMatties should be applauded for his compassion- — good or bad — gays have ate and sensitive portrayal of Arnie. 5o D.C. Comics, the other major company, entered the world of comic

is, as usual, light years behind Marvel when books. What's next? Will some-

it comes to realism and relevance. One has one at one of the major com- to search hard and long to find anything panies see the light and realize that, if in ten is gay, then the that appears gay in their comics . Of course, one people there's the odd relationship hinted at be- world of the superhero needs a representa- tween the man-hating Killer Frost and the tive or two from a significant sector of the Cheetah. But, as we all know, hatred of population? The Legion of Superheroes, men does not necessarily a lesbian make — for example, numbers upwards of twenty even though the two women stroke one an- characters from all across the galaxy, and other's faces and refer to each other as even though there are green-skinned char- "Darling." acters, albino characters and grey charac- Then there are two rather odd villains in ters who look like rocks, there isn't one gay the pages of The Vigilante. Henry and character. Is this because, in the year 2984, Marschall, when not doing hired killings, they have finally found a way to eliminate spend their time together holed up in sleazy homosexuality — but not crime? Or be- hotel rooms saying things like "Henry cause old prejudices continue to exist de- m'love... we don't have to work for any- spite all the other advances mankind seems In "Greenberg the Vampire" (Bizarre Adventures, October 1981), the mys- one else... we can take over their gangs. to have made after a thousand years? Will terious stranger zaps boy- with-dog Bob (he ends up a pile of leather regalia in Just the two of us." "Marschall, I love it... the more popular titles push to include a a heap of dust) and sends his collar to Bob's lover Leopold — also a vampire I simply love it." gay character? Or — and the fan press

Things are a little more positive in . C. 's seems concerned about this at the moment . .A9 A 0OyAHP #tS D new limited maxi-series, Camelot 3000. A — will parents look at their children's fun- WAl* futuristic retelling of the King Arthur ny books and cry out in shock and horror at C 'fi\OH J"OAN HOtV LONG legends, Camelot 3000 has one of the most the sex and violence that permeates so ARE YOU GONNA be* rve GOT PLACED interesting plot twists I've ever encoun- much of the comic world today? go- - People to -seE to tered in a comic book. Sir Tristan, lover of Comic books are one of the most popu- King Mark's wife, Isolde!, in the medieval lar forms of entertainment. While the

legend, is reincarnated a; a woman. He is movie industry, television and the theatre not happy about this. To make matters are scrambling to regain a portion of their worse, his one true love from the good old former power, comics are undergoing a

days is also reincarnated, but still as a renaissance that is lifting them towards woman. Tristan curses his lost masculinity heights they haven't seen since the end of and his love for Isolde, but a confrontation the last world war. With the current move finally occurs, climaxing in a very graphic- toward the right and the wave of conserva- ally depicted kiss between the two women. tism sweeping the continent, it should be Tristan races from the apartment in tears, very interesting to see where it all leads.

saying, "No! I love you... and I will love you... But not like this! f Apparently, in the year 3000 lesbian love is as radical an

it is for people now. What a issue as many Brad Fraser is a playwright whose works have shame. One would like to think by then been producedfrom coast to coast. He is also an that we would have made a little progress. avid comic-bookfan, and is working on afuture If the major publishers are slightly reti- article about comics produced by and for gay cent about gay issues, the new companies people. are doing better. Again, Marvel has taken Illustrations ofBatman and Wonder Woman in the lead. Their Bizarre Adventures, an over- this article arefrom Batman From the 30s to the size black-and-white publication, contains 70s, Bonanza Books, New York, 197I; andfrom ' ' ' about Daughters of the Dragon,' a story The Encyclopedia of Comic Book Heroes, Vol- a pair of female private investigators which ume 1 — Batman, and Volume 2 — Wonder plays with vampirism and lesbian erotica. Woman, -both by Michael L Fleisher, Collier Another piece has a vampire named Bob in Books, New York, 1976. 34 THE BODY POLITIC JULY /AUGUST 1984 DELIBERATIONS Brian Mossop on privacy, pleasure andfraternity Dancing by yourself

//|| t's raining men," the loud- spectability, now often in the disguise of II speakers proclaimed, and I de- pseudo-scientific warnings about AIDS) I cided to go out on the dance- are unlikely to be successful.

I floor and get wet. I began near We gay people have traditionally been

I a group of men I knew, but excluded from home life, and so we have then I floated off alone. Yet I didn't feel created an alternate public life that lonely. Instead, I had a sense of dancing values strangers. At one time, this may with everyone on the floor. have been seen by most gays as second This brief revelation of a dance floor best, a poor substitute for domestic bliss as five hundred men dancing with all the and "just me and you" romance. But others, rather than two hundred fifty now it is increasingly an enjoyed way of isolated couples, is for me an image of living. There is a trend toward seeing what gay liberation is all about: an lover relationships as important, but not image of fraternity. the centrepiece of existence. And mon- Remember the motto of the French ogamy is less and less seen as central to Revolution: liberty, equality, fraternity? relationships, precisely because that For two hundred years now, people have would take each of the lovers away from been fighting and dying for liberty and the larger community (monogamy is equality. But when did you last hear a theft, as my lover once put it). ringing call for fraternity? The word Gay men and lesbians, then, are the pops up occasionally but, like the Third living incarnation of what traditional Person of the Trinity, not much is ever family life has excluded: sex for pleasure said about it. In present-day English, with strangers, and the fraternal, anti- many of its common uses have unpleas- romantic, public way of life that goes ant associations: college fraternities; with it. I think this fact about us ac- fraternizing with the enemy. The words counts for the animosity toward us of "brotherhood" and "sisterhood" are many heterosexuals, even some who sup- used instead, to express the idea that we port gay rights. For the lives of most should act towards other human beings heterosexuals are still anchored in as if they were members of our own private domestic life. Except for a de- family. creasing number of traditionalists who I've never liked the habit, widespread fear the decline of life-long monogam- in a variety of social movements includ- ous marriage with the woman at home, ing the gay movement, of addressing others. Sex: wrecker of domestic for- just a media creation. From the way they heterosexuals are not worried by the fact people at meetings as "brothers and sis- tresses, builder of community. I think of talk about socialism, you'd never associ- that we fail to marry a member of the ters," and I don't think it's just because those wonderful lines of Frederich ate it with hedonism and joy. And as for opposite sex. At most, that makes us

I was an only child. For once you define Schiller's Ode to Joy, written four years feminists, those who want to free harmless eccentrics. What is worrying is the French revolutionaries' ideal of before the French Revolution began: women's sexuality are being drowned not what we don 7 do, but what we do universal fellowship in family terms (the Let me wrap you round with this embrace, out these days by the anti-porn crusaders 'instead. We make home life (with or "brotherhood of man" or "sisterhood you millions, who, while supposedly combatting sex- without a lover, with or without chil- is powerful"), a problem arises: the very This kiss I give ism, are in practice — whatever their in- dren) secondary to public life. Our world. nature of family life contradicts the to the entire tention — combatting sex. culture is not a cult of privacy, not a cult ideal. Of course, here in Southern Ontario, You might think that the gay move- of couples. There's no such thing as a Aside from the fact that relations be- kissing the entire world would come ment would be a haven in the storm here, gay singles bar because we are all single. tween siblings can be quite nasty, the under the heading of "anonymous, a place where sexual pleasure outside Lover relationships are transient (with problem is that a family is just me plus animal-like coupling with strangers." lover relationships would not be treated exceptions like the one of the present you and perhaps a few relatives. Around This is bad, according to the secularized as a cheap thrill. But no such luck. One writer, who will soon be celebrating his this nucleus, electron-like, some friends Calvinist morality that still weighs like a letter writer in the October 1983 issue of tenth anniversary). What is permanent may circulate, but everyone else is ex- nightmare on our minds and bodies in The Body Politic solemnly informs us are the public institutions: community cluded. Everyone else is a stranger. And this part of the world. The ideal is to rise that "promiscuity reduces sex to the level groups, baths, bars. remember what your mother told you up out of the gutter and leave our animal of a mundane, meaningless experience The centre of gay life is outside the about strangers: don't talk to them. natures behind (you know, sex is dirty that lessens the individual's feeling of home. However much we may try to re- Strangers are "them," the enemy against unless redeemed by love, and all that). self-worth." Another announces repen- treat into the home, the bars have a cons- which the fortress of our family has been Condemnation of any sexual pleasure tently that after five years of "countless tant fascination, even while we keep tell- built. If there were no excluded stran- that is unredeemed by coupledom fits in- men," he had discovered that "it had giv- ing each other how awful (indeed, unfra- gers, there would be no family, so it to the larger pattern of Anglo-Canadian en me practically nothing. . . of real value." ternal) they can be. They are fascinating makes no sense to say we should treat politics, law and culture. Our society, "Without emotion," he intones from his because we know that they are where our strangers as "brothers and sisters." remember, is not devoted to the pursuit pulpit, "an orgasm is an orgasm. Real identity is, or at any rate where it must be It's not hard to see why people build of anything as frivolous as happiness. As emotion, not prefabricated, improves the developed. You can be a homosexual at domestic fortresses. The public world of Section 91 of the Constitution puts it, quality of the act." Elsewhere he implies home, but you can't be gay there. corporations, bureaucracies and shop- ours are the more sober goals of Peace, that the only "real" emotion is what he • ping centres, an uneasy world filled with Order and Good Government. Sudden calls the "unconditional love" of an on- Beyond gay rights and sexual freedom, rumours of war, is a dreary and often sex with strangers is simply not very going relationship; presumably the feel- this is the prospect offered by gay libera- frightening place. The trouble is, the orderly, and the Criminal Code stands ings one has during an orgasm in the park tion: a fraternal public life as the focus of more people retreat to private and ever-ready to suppress it. Peaceful are "prefabricated," whatever that our lives, and hence a commitment to domestic pursuits, the more the public domestic fortress-building is the Cana- means. Rounding out this dreary litany, a make that public world better in all ways. world deteriorates into a mean-minded dian way. This aspect of Anglo-Canadi- third epistle-writer exhorts us to discuss This future we can now only glimpse, struggle for competitive advantage, and an life was on show a while ago at the the difference between "libertinism" and fleetingly and very imperfectly, in our the less we have any sense of even local Art Gallery of Ontario: the paintings of "liberation." He does not offer any def- existing gay communities. But it is a real community, never mind universal fel- Nova Scotia artist Alex Colville are the initions, however — a practice perhaps potential, firmly grounded in the very lowship. If we want fellowship, if we perfect embodiment of Order (all those borrowed from the anti-porners, who are way gay men and lesbians presently live. want fraternity, then we must play down violent straight lines) and Peace (those constantly invoking the distinction be- Let us not be tempted by the empty the cult of private home life. We must remarkable portrayals of Colville and tween pornography (bad) and erotica dream of private romance hidden aw. is

"come out" into the public world and his wife in which the couple project a (good) without telling us what it is. from the world. Let us build a liveable transform it. cold, silent passivity, as if they were • public world of play and work, where \se • corpses being prepared for the peace of To me, an orgasm in the park with a can dance by ourselves yet not be alone. Though he or she may later become the grave). stranger is not "just an orgasm." It's an Let us proudly affirm the fraternal way.

other things, the stranger is at first a sex- Calvinist morality and the Cult of expression of fraternity. And 1 think the Let us proclaim it as the path to a hap ual figure. Sex: that is the centrifugal Peace and Order permeate Ontoryan so- voices that have been promoting anti- pier life for our whole society.

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36 THE BODY POLITIC JULY /AUGUST 1984 was a bounce in my step — represented another theme common to

Thereand a touch of trepidation, too — the parts of the festival I saw: female

as I climbed the stairs to Toronto's spirituality as a substitute for sexuality.

A Space (a nice place, as galleries Who wouldn't like a cozy little blood- go) to check out "Eros West," one coloured womb to retreat to, with magic of a series of exhibitions mounted this potions and a hot-water bottle, reading, past March under the banner "Alter /- writing and knitting materials, and even a Eros." Tension wasn't limited to the ceiling made of tampons? Maybe in a cor- tingling in my knees, and it wasn't just TER ner of the basement? I wasn't so sure I'd anxiety about "Art" in a "Gallery" want to bring home the shrine, with its either. This was supposed to be art about offerings of birds' nests, bones, lace and sexuality and, while the world didn't flowers. But what does any of this have to equip me to talk about sex any better do with sex, love, lust or desire? than I can talk about art, at least it com- "Was it art?" a friend asked. pelled me to think a lot about sex. It eros "It sure wasn't pornography," I wasn't so much that I was excited about assured her. the festival as that I wanted to be excited "Then it must have been erotica." 1 by it. I \ffl • * This is the second year in a row femin- The festival left me in a stew: was it a ist artists in Toronto joined forces to pro- L~7 Jf " : -^l search for an alternative eros, or for an duce a festival in the spring, but it's the alternative to eros? "Alternatives" were first time anyone tried to focus such an certainly not based on the experience of event on erotica. This year's coalition . JL/is sexual minorities; there was little overt brought together Women's Culture f 1 EC lesbian content, nothing that might quali- Building, Pelican Players, Women's fy as "politically incorrect" sex. Actual- Media Alliance, A Space and Women's ly, there was little that was overt at all. Perspective. The festival wasn't as well- Sexuality was presented only abstractly, publicized as it might have been, but symbolically or indirectly, and usually in there was a lot of anticipation in the air as political terms. How could a festival that the project unfolded. A failed to be explicit about sex work as Pornography is a hot topic these days, W "^^ erotica? What would have to change be- and many feminist critics have urged us V |L fore the festival artists would feel safe to try to distinguish "pornography" from 1 V enough to be explicit? "erotica" and to take control of the B^: < V^ How is it that the imperative to separ- production of our own sexual images. h^Nc v jm ate pornography from erotica has slipped "Alter/Eros" promised to be a great col- Bc""^*^! w ^^S^^^V! by us without much critical examination? - ^m^^mk lective opportunity to do so. IHRk^R Everyone has read or heard at least one • The feminist festival discussion of the different roots of the I had reached the gallery. Was that blood- two words. Both are from the Greek;

' dripped doorway a cunt? Could that of erotica certainly wasn't pornographic 'pornography' ' means ' 'writing about comical, leaning, tasseled upright be a harlots" while "erotica" is "that which — it cock? Oops. "Two verticals," the card on but was sexy? Three assessments concerns itself with sexual love." the wall said. Two other majestic "verti- by women who went to take a look. The rise of modern feminism roughly cals" were nearby; by artist Betty Kaser, paralleled the increasing availability and they were called "The ring goddess" and sophistication of birth control, allowing "Maidenhead." They were carefully for the potential disentangling of sex draped folds of canvas in unliving colour. from reproduction. And it didn't take

My body wasn't fooled, and I had to sup- feminist thinkers long to begin question- press an urge to dance a little circle ing our assumptions about the entangle- around these giant clits under a full The festival had a problem with to humour. It was dominated by the ment of sex and love. The movement re- moon. But verticals don't reciprocate: no names. One show was called "Eros "Desire Freize," which covered three jected pornography's mandate that men stiffening (except what was there to begin East," another "Eros West," and walls and was a collective effort that tried be active, selfish and independent; it with), no slime, no resonance. several parts of it were called "Desire," to hammer home the moral of our "com- questioned romanticism's demand that There was an almost-tit alternative to including an installation and supermar- mon story." It combined all the worst women be passive, selfless and depen- lean against, snuggle up to, suckle may- ket by Women's Perspectives. A super- characteristics of the stereotype of "art dent. If porn is about the domination of be. Joan Burutski called her huge, deli- market ? Would you believe a parody of by committee." The "Desire Bed," a women through sex, then romantic love cate mobile of dancing, weaving feathers the "novelty" shop: one cunt in a wine rusting frame blanketed with shredded, and its depictions are about women's in- in a gauzy white dome "Enchanted For- goblet and another in a Kleenex box; pink and glittering silk and satin, was a ternalized oppression, which so effective- est." There it sat, a tempting refuge, but "Dreamhome," a doll-house being rav- study in disillusionment by Shawna ly sustains that domination. How can the oh-so-pure and just out of reach. Maybe ished by King Kong; a cat made out of a Dempsey and Barbara Webb. Suzanne latter be posed as an alternative to the if I'd gone back when no one else was tampon; a perfect little vacuum clean- Kelly contributed two works, "Menstru- former? (After all, like sex, oppression is there.... "Passion's source" by Diana er/aspiration unit — the UterHoover; ating orchids" and "He cupped her often that much "better" when you do it

Braun-Woodbury was another clit. Or placemats and buttons with poetry on breast," which were, I think, pokes at to yourself.) Is this the obstacle to our was it just a seashell's whorl, to match her them — and a whole rack of cards that worn-out cliches. search for erotica? other painting, "By the sea?" That one, you could actually buy. The Womens' Perspective collective Nowadays, judges are convicting the as the title implies, was a view of a beach The Women's Perspective's installation "Menstrual Hut" and "The Goddess makers and distributors of pornography — albeit a still, calm and inviting one. tried to maintain the same commitment Closet" (Lynn Hutchinson-Brown) on the grounds that porn degrades worn- There were would-be clits that seemed to have been formed from table napkins. Noble and worthwhile. The Broadside article admits the lack of Cute — the sort of thing I'd be thrilled to A poor excuse "It is a quest, via painting, sculpture, "specific images dealing with female sex- find on a neighbour's coffee table. But theatre, poetry, music, and photography, ual desire," but it has an explanation: these were arranged on a wall with pears Sonja Mills discovers to reclaim and assert our sexuality." "The female body as an image, regardless and napkin cones and called "In the pro- of its context , has been so denigrated and what 's left oferoticism when Interesting. And indeed, a noble and cess of knowing." (Am I in the wrong worthwhile quest. objectified that the real person inhabiting place? I don't want to know, I want to try the body isn *t there I went to see all the festival art shows, the body is no longer there. In the absence to feel without having to think first. Is and was disappointed. "Desire," the first of the person it is impossible to use the that too impossible a fantasy?) show, was frightening. There were paint- body in order to communicate something Some of the art in the gallery was just ings of naked women with distorted faces from the heart, i.e. something erotic.'' plain irritating. Elizabeth Phillmore's (or no faces as all), hard and pointy (or So, eros is within the heart of a person, "The exhibitionist seeks the voyeur," for According to an article by Amanda Hale no) tits, and ominous red vaginas swal- and this person can't be shown as having example, was a keyhole with a mirror on about the "Alter/Eros" Festival in the lowing everything in their paths. I didn't a body because the image of the female the other side. Some of it was spooky. April issue of Broadside, the feminist see desire, I saw rage. And it didn't turn body will be misconstrued as pornogra- Was Ana Palma dos Santos trying to review published in Toronto, "the current me on. phy. So remove the body and leave the make an appeal to the necrophiles in the activity around the concept of female eros The second show, "Eros East," wasn't person, and you arc left with something crowd with her red box with three holes has grown out of the concern of a strong quite as scary. But I still didn't see an> erotic. Is that right? Am 1 close? cut into it and herself lying inside? And feminist movement with the damage done thing I considered "eros," and it still I agree thai "heart, mind and spirit" some of it, like Cindy Deachmen's twist- to women and children by pornography. didn't gel me wet. Neither did (he third are important elements of eros, and that ed and plundered miniature garden, Pornography is the extreme perversion of show, "Eros West," though it was by lai "sensation without feeling" is a terrible "Passage of time," and Francesca Viven- the pure spirit of the erotic, hence the the most interesting. I saw a box with a thing. So what has "Aha Bros" left us zer's "Eros in my studio," seemed to hand-in-hand campaign to fight pornog- person inside and baby shoes encircling with? Baby shoes and the Virgin share the notion that Eros is a pretty raphy and reclaim eros." statue of the Virgin Mary. Man ... scary character. -

THE BODY POLITIC TJ JULY /AUGUST 1984 L 37 en. Why do the supreme patriarchs think ing the edge of a precipice with her eyes porn is degrading? Because it isn't loving clamped shut. That's a good way to slip and romantic. And not many voices of into risks accidentally — risks like sacri- protest — or even clarification — are be- ficing the bad girl whores so we can ap- ing raised by feminists. The woman de- peal to all the good girl madonnas out picted in porn is condemned for betraying there, trying to convince them that we her sex by acting out the role of "whore." frightening "women's libbers" have been But the whore is only one side of a two- good girls all along; risks like reinforcing edged stereotype of women. The other the modesty and shame that have so long side is the "madonna," the virtuous cate- deprived women of knowledge of — and gory for the majority of women who are power over — our own bodies; risks like kept in this, their place, by the threat of elevating the nurturing, spiritual earth- otherwise being labeled "whore." How is mother /goddess to the standard against

it that the woman who crusades against which all female sexuality and all feminist pornography is forgiven for the fact erotic art must be judged. (when anyone actually notices it) that she Better to have one's eyes open. As lends credence to the more pristine role in Ellen Willis observed at the end of Diary this confining, either /or script? How is it ofa Conference on Sexuality, "I believe we're told that one role is male-authored that as the sexuality debate goes, so goes while the other is not? feminism. The tendency of some femin- Sadly, the Alter /Eros Festival revealed ists to regard women purely as sexual vic- that much feminist determination to ex- tims rather than sexual subjects, and to plore and reclaim the territory of sex has define the movement's goals as control- been dissipated. Neither feminism nor ling male sexuality rather than demanding gay liberation has ever really tried to women's freedom to lead active sexual understand and appreciate the rebellious- lives reinforces women's oppression and

ness of the self-declared pervert. The sex- plays into the hands of the new right. It is hungry woman is such a pervert; what- a deadened politics of despair. Feminism ever her orientation, she leaves her pre- is a vision of active freedom, of fulfilled

scribed role far behind. She has long been desires, or it is nothing." neglected in the rush to define and rede- Maybe we haven't yet had time to cre-

fine female sexual potential. What does it ate safe enough spaces in which to put mean when she decides to toy with the our own bodies and sexual experiences on contradictions in her life by expressing display, to give voice to the ways in which herself as a slut, a dominatrix, someone we see our bodies or the ways in which

who does it for money or for fun rather they are aroused. But we can't wait for than to "nurture" or "express commit- that unspecified time — we can't build ment"? Is the slut "colonized"? Aren't without trying to live today. We have to we all? And if getting beyond that coloni- be brave enough to work with our own zation means taking risks, then who has imperfect experiences and perceptions, the better record in the risk-taking de- trying to learn where they are deficient. partment — the madonna or the whore? We must refuse to be stopped by those The festival included nothing so base as factors not yet in our control. a direct appeal to the body — that would The risks worth taking intentionally,

have been dangerous. The closest it came rather than by accident, are the ones that to taking risks was to flirt with the danger go with an unapologetic grab for of ignoring them — like someone tread- freedom. Chris BearchellD

on cupping breasts — and a tamponed From passion orchid, also hooked. I began to think that the humour was there to prevent a to theory sensual contemplation of the erotic na- ture of menstrual blood, breasts and Festival diary A cunts. The most desire I experience was by Jane Smith late tonight on the "Desire Bed," but it didn't have anything to do with the ex- hibition — or the bed, for that matter. April 11: The long awaited pajama March 23: "Desire." Lucky me. I am party was tonight at the Environment.

contracted to light two performances I walked in at about eleven o'clock to pieces to be done at the "Alter/ Eros see about eight women sitting on pil- Desire Environment." I've been anx- lows in PJs drinking beer and watching ious to work on the festival since Zelig. It looks like they had fun, but it

January, when it was outlined to me as just wasn't desire.

a dive into the passions of women's April 12: Phew, the anxiety's past — I sexuality — DESIRE! We'll see.... really hate openings, especially for

March 25: 1 read one of the scripts to- shows that I've worked on. The two day, "A Play on Colours." Its idea of pieces were well-performed and effec- erotic exploration appeared to be tive as feminist pieces. In the jucier humanizing the whore, modernizing show, Breasts, Shawna Dempsey de- the housewife and devirginizing a sexu- veloped a strong collage of images of ally uptight journalist by having her breasts, societal reactions to them (in dance in a spectrum of light. The play blunt confrontation) and women's works well as a transitional element to relationships with them. It blended

the exploration of the erotic. What it humour with sensuality and was the needs is a good sister piece to follow; closest glimpse of desire or erotica that one that takes you beyond the dance I've gotten at the festival. There was and inside this woman's erotic self. no shame, no excuses, and her open- April 4: Has the festival shunned ness was accentuated by encouraging (shamed?) eroticism from its face? discussion immediately after the show. What is exhibited is less an expose' of April 15: Post mortem. After the fact, desire and desire stimuli and more a I'm still bet on the premise that collage of female parts (sans erotique), "Alter/Eros" should be part of a functions, history and mythology. It's multi-phase excavation of women's all relevant — no, related — to our erotica. The presentations I've seen gender, but not our sexuality, sexual were interesting and innovative, but nature and eroticism. There's even a not erotic or orgasmic. I'm sure lot of humour: A UterHoover for "Alter /Eros" — and reactions to it — sucking out menstrual discharges will give its mother feminist arts com- (though I'd bet you'd spend five days munity some thought food. I just hope recovering from such a trauma); a we'll use this freedom of expression to hooked rug of a breast concealed by a get beyond theory and history, valid as cup — complete with literary excerpts they are. D 38 THE BODY POLITIC JULY /AUGUST 1984 since I got a review copy of uality among young men and the pover- Everthe Spartacus travel guide, ty of the Philippines made it a gay friends who are planning to go "paradise." But foolish gay tourists, a away this summer have been ask- deteriorating economy and a moral ing if they can come over "just to crackdown on sex with young men have have a look." During the same period of meant that the paradise days are over. The influx of tourists has given rise to time I have also become aware that the THE gay publications I'm associated with various extortion rackets that include find the guide useful because it lists com- young men, their families, corrupt pol- munity organizations and describes laws ice and newspapers. Spartacus all but and attitudes relating to homosexuality advises people not to visit the country in virtually every country in the world. anymore because of the very real possi- But for the last few years the Spartacus bility of blackmail and expulsion for guide has been getting bad press in the GRID "sexual perversion." international gay movement. Because The issues of unequal power and the compilers rely on people sending in- ^ajjjj resources here are very difficult ones. formation in, the guide is occasionally ACCORDING TO Stamford tries to deal with the inherent unreliable or out of date. But this isn't contradictions as matters for personal the main problem. In fact, the guide em- responsibility on the part of his readers. bodies a whole series of contradictions He asks tourists to be discreet, not to that can be very instructive to explore. make promises to young men that can't Huts in palm groves behind the beach OPARTACUS be kept, to respect local cultures and not can be hiredfor the nightfor a few ru- to pay young men amounts of money pees at Kovalum, India. But homosexu- that their parents could only earn by ality is illegal in India and, according to three months of hard work. The advice the predominant Hindu religion, is a is probably fairly sensible, although it perverse vice introduced by foreigners. doesn't attempt to tackle the broader

India is a crowded country and Spar- issues of global politics. tacus advises visitors to be firm with the Advice of this sort has been sharply multitude of beggars. So, if my friends criticized by the International Gay take a look at the world according to Association, among others. They say Spartacus, they find good-looking that all Spartacus is saying is not to pay young men selling lobster lunches on the the boys too much or prices will rise for beach at Kovalum; but also some of the the next tourist. The guide's description 800 million people in the world who live of available Third World young men and in absolute poverty. What gives us the its occasional warnings about theft have right just to glance at poverty and then been accused by the IGA of racism. (It's glance away again? useful here to remember here that virtu- Still and all, even the most concerned ally every tourist guide warns visitors to person enjoys thumbing through the safeguard their valuables against theft, Spartacus guide. It's pointless to pre tend and this is also sensible advice for any- that this is not so. There is a kind of one visiting a gay bath in any metropol- pleasure in having the world in a good prostitution has become a fundamental local cultural traditions of bisexuality, itan city.) The debate has centred on the book. In a long tradition of homosexual element of tourism in Asia. For 70 to 80 often mainly for young men. The Spar- entry for Colombia in Spartacus '83, a writing, other places are often the only percent of male tourists, that's the sole tacus guide always has to deal with state report written by someone who had lived imaginable free spaces. It starts with reason they choose a holiday there. (I power, at least with regard to laws about there for four years. "Select a sexy

Corydon waiting "among the thick wonder how they got that statistic.) homosexuality in different countries. teenager who is himself cruising," it ad- beeches with their shady summits" for Apart from this, US military bases in The 1984 description of the Philippines vised. "Never trust a Colombian teen- Alexis to come shoot deer with him. Un- Asia bring with them the rest-and-recre- does also mention the serious civil unrest ager you meet on the street; you can go fortunately for Corydon, if you remem- ation centres for GIs on leave. The two which has increased since the assassina- with him to a bar or to a restaurant, but ber the story, Alexis decided to stay largest US overseas air and naval bases tion last August of former Senator avoid taking him to your hotel." The home that year. There is an enjoyable are in the Philippines. Benigno Aquino. IGA asked Stamford to edit out these kind of power in being able to choose to The Philippines has a very poor rec- Sexual tourism exists because of cultur- kinds of remarks, but the entry for Col- travel or to leave a country. People who ord in the area of basic human rights. al differences which have survived into ombia in Spartacus '84 has not been live in poverty do not very often have the The country is dominated by President the 20th century in "underdeveloped" changed. power to leave. Marcos, who controls the government countries. And prices are lower in these The entry should have been changed, There is also an anxiety about the by placing relatives and cronies in key countries because of an unequal world just as other thoughtless descriptions of world that makes us want to read and economic, military and political posi- economy that if put right would mean a the gay scene in countries like South know more. Our lives are connected tions. Even though martial law was lift- lower standard of living for virtually Africa need to be changed. (Laws which with others through complex and power- ed in 1981, Marcos still retains enormous every Spartacus reader. Most of us bene- discriminate against the black majority ful economic and political institutions. personal power. But according to fit from living in economies that rip off of the population, segregated railways, The world seems to press in on us: on the Fodor's Southeast Asia 1984, "Nowhere the "underdeveloped" world. The Phil- buses and other services are dealt with surface, we are controlled by news head- is democratic politics played with such ippines is a poor country by our stan- too lightly.) And as other reviewers have lines, protest marches, increased prices fire and passion," and the guidebook dards, and tourist dollars are badly pointed out for their own countries, for raw materials. Behind this it's not recommends a visit to the grounds of the needed. Fodor's suggests that in the some bars have closed down and those difficult to see international power presidential palace in Manila. Fodor's poorer northern regions gifts of matches entries need to be changed, too. struggles, economic interests and net- also recommends a visit to the presi- and salt will be most acceptable. Travel, for whatever reason, can make works of influence that seem far beyond dent's summer home at Bagio. The in- John Stamford, the compiler of the people very aware of issues in the world the influence of any one person. In the ternational rip-off of the Philippines' Spartacus guide, has written on several today. I know someone who thought worst possible scenario, every life on this sugar, agricultural products and miner- occasions about some of the problems of world politics was a subject to be avoid- planet could be disasterously affected in als "helps to finance industrialization." gay sexual tourism. Ten years ago, the ed until he visited Colombia for a holi- a matter of minutes. We read with a kind Nor is Fodor's above a little titillation. cultural tradition of tolerance for bisex- day. The value of such experiences of absorbed and concentrated interest: Most visitors will remark, we are told, makes it desirable to avoid a rather silly India is one of the states in the world "I didn't know there were so many pret- Spartacus's Stamford: the guide isn't perfect, confrontation between the "political" that has manufactured and tested a nu- ty girls!" Male tribesmen in the north but neither is the world it has to deal with and "commercial" wings of the gay clear weapon. "wear tasseled G-strings and little else." movement. People working for social

Actually, there is nothing about nucle- But the worst thing in Fodor's is the triv- change have to live their lives now and ar weapons in the Spartacus guide. I ialization of political power. The United not in some perfected world to come. It found that out from another handbook: States controlled the islands from 1898 makes no sense to tell gay men not to the radical political World View 1984. It to 1946, and still maintains large military visit Third World countries. gives a perspective that makes an inter- bases at Subic Bay and Clark. You have In any event, my friends are still esting comparison with the guide. I've to look in World View 1984 to find that thumbing through the Spartacus guide also looked at the widely used Fodor's out, though. Fodor Aversion is that, There will always be problems with the series of travel guides; they, like the "Almost from the beginning, the United guide because it exists within world con- Spartacus guide, don't make much States promised the Philippines indepen- tradictions for which John Stamford direct reference to political issues. dence." Indeed. alone can't beheld responsible. It prob- World View 1984 states that female In Spartacus, the point of a holiday to ably has Fewer objectionable aspects

the Philippines is at least not a cheap than the Fodoi 's series, We ask John Spartacus International Gay Guide (or Men. binge of consumerism or awe at such Stamford that Spartacus be better next 1984. Edited by John D Stamford. Spartacus blatant symbols of power as the presi- year, and the yeai after that, and the Books, (Box 3496, 1001 AG Amsterdam. The dential palace. Spartacus gives a guide to year attei that. too.

Netherlands). $20 including postage. local gay meeting places. It also desci ibes \l:in O'Connor

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Aurelie is about two women who successfully Britain's Brilliance Books continues its fine fool an entire town into believing they are man line-up with Thomas Lyster: A Cambridge and wife. The mystery is revealed years later, Novel by David Wurtzel ($6.95 US).

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in the mail. . . "That's why I'm ridin' on the Cherry beach late 60s, amid many other problems, is work- Express / My wrists are broken and my face is ing on the McCarthy presidential campaign. in a mess." 4Q52! It's available in record (St Martin's Press, $11.95). In a similar vein, Sybil Oldfield relates the stores around town on their self-titled album. The adventures of Clarisse Lovelace and Non-fi life-long friendship of F M Mayor, author of • The battle lines have been drawn among the Daniel Valentine ( Vermilion and Cobalt) conti- several successful novels about the emotional leaders of England's gender-bender camp. nue in Nathan Aldyne's Slate (Random The current interest in the life and work of lives of women, and suffragist and pacifist Alas, it seems that those girls just can't get House, $16.95). Just as Valentine is opening a Proust (a film is on the way from Europe) is Mary Sheepshanks, in Spinsters of this Parish along with one another. At first, it was claws new gay bar in Boston's South End, the corpse accommodated with the first volume of his (Virago Press, Academic Press of Canada; out between the haughty Marilyn and that of Sweeney Drysdale II, gossip columnist correspondence, Marcel Proust, Selected Let- $15.95). Mayor and Sheepshanks first met at "over made-up tart" (thank you, extraordinaire, turns up in Clarisse's bed. ters: 1880-1903 (The Anchor Library, Cambridge in the 1890s. Samuel M Steward Margaret) Boy George. That altercation seems "The characters here are less interesting than Doubleday; $9.95 US). Also of interest is The has reissued his Dear Sammy: Letters From to have ended, only to be replaced by a nasty in the earlier books," says Publisher's Weekly, Aesthetic of Sexuality in the Life, Times and Gertrude Stein and Alice B Toklas (St fight between George and Pete Burns, the out- "and the dialogue not as breezy and clever." Art of Marcel Proust by J E Rivers (Cam- Martin's Press, $7.95 US), with a new memoir rageous lead singer of Dead or Alive ("That's John Preston, author of Franny and / Once bridge University Press, $15.65). C A Tripp, on his encounters with the pair. the way, uh-huh, uh-huh..."). The English Had A Master launches "The Missions of Alex author of The Homosexual Matrix, says of Poet Rudy Kikel has put together an auto- music mags are eagerly recording each episode, Kane" with Sweet Dreams (Alyson, see above; the latter: "Overwhelming! I know of no biography of sorts with Lasting Relations and the latest issue of New Musical Express $4.95 US). Kane, an ex-Marine whose lover is other modern book on sex that so thoroughly (Sea Horse Press, 307 W 1 1th St, New York, lets them both have a go. Boy George makes killed in Vietnam because he is gay, returns to explores the varying 20th-century thought NY 10014; $5.95 US), including poems and some interesting observations, proposes a Boston determined "to protect the sweet toward it." essays on family, friends, tricks and enemies. truce, and closes with a call to arms against dreams of gay America," receiving orders The search through history books for role "Stylish, elegant and clever," says Publishers violent homophobia: "That's what we should Weekly, "in the tradition of Oscar Wilde." be fighting, not each other." Miss Burns, it

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The space is filled with casual clutter, and the conversations made me wonder O if I had stumbled into a left-wing drop- z in centre. Their women's section beats CfZ O most I've seen hands down. csz L. Further down the street is Osento, a LU o women's bathhouse. As I paced back

and forth outside the door, I wondered on if "bathhouse" means the same thing in o < San Francisco as it does in Toronto. Did other women go in there specifically to... you know, or just for a hot tub?

Could I? Dare I go in? No, the memory az of my cowardly self slinking away from O the door will haunt me, but in truth, I on was too chicken to step inside. Co Down the street, I peeked in the win- dow of the Valencia Rose, a cafe and cabaret, housed in a stunning vulva-pink o building that was once a mortuary. Then o on to the San Francisco Women's Build- o ing, a huge old Spanish-style building LU that, when I went in, was packed with women of every age and description. The lobby contained its share of free- bies: local arts papers and Mission Dis- trict news magazines. One could be des-

titute in this city and still read for days! Hours: 3 pm - 1 am, Mon - Fri; 12 noon - 1 am, Sat & Sun On the last day of my trip, I braved BART — not a person, but the Bay Area Rapid Transit system — to travel to Oakland to visit A Woman's Place.

Again, I was impressed by the sheer Whether you've come for dimensions of this bookstore; they had dinner in our coxy saved a corner for their selection of restaurant, a game of bumper stickers and buttons. Like most pool in the upstairs bar, of the stores mentioned here, A or to dance the night Woman's Place has a full schedule of away on one of our two of the wharf. But certainly one of the readings (the writers in the anthology dance floors, you'll find highlights of my trip was visiting the New Lesbian Writing, eidted by Mar- what you're profusion of women's bookstores and garet Cruikshank, were next on the sche- looking for . . businesses. This column will not be dule) plus other social events for cus- about books — it's a travel piece, tomers and volunteer staff. The book- my readers in this radical departure from shop's activities help to bring the com- my usual column. munity together. The centre of lesbian activity in San There were other treats too. Like get-

Francisco is Valencia Street, in the Mis- ting lost on the way to the bathroom at sion District between 16th and 23rd the Pacific Arts and Letters Small Press Streets. Walking down from 23rd, the Fair, and stumbling upon a display case first sign of activity is the Artemis Cafe. of artifacts of Bay-area lesbian life from The food is tasty and wholesome. The the Gold Rush to the present, complete cafe caters to the veggie and dessert with conference pro- crowd, and the service is unusually grammes and posters of nineteenth cen- pleasant. (Why does being politically tury women passing as men. I drank cof- correct mean never having to say fee with very special women whose work

"you're welcome"?) 1 admire and respect; Iparticipated in the

After dessert, I made my way to the morning coffee-and-conversation ritual THE RESTAURANT: THE FRONT BAR: THE POOL ROOM: legendary Old Wives Tales. This incred- with a group of Berkeley artists on the Savory home cooking After dinner come out front and With a separate bar upstairs ibly huge store houses practically every steps of a downtown church. A friend awaits you. Brunch is dance the night away — DJs John you can have a friendly now being woman's book in print, as well as turning me on to the greatest chocolate served every Webber and Judy Ley take turns game of pool, video games Sunday from 12 to 3 and spinning the turntables every night or |ust relax and enioy the periodicals and posters and lots of truffles in the history of the world, more only costs $7 tor 2 from 9 pm 'til after 1 am with the comfortable atmosphere of T-shirts, bags, hankies and gifts im- an orgiastic explosion of chocolate than Following brunch there's hottest music in town. Every second "the playroom " Who knows printed with women's or lesbian sym- a mere bonbon. The Bay area so im- live entertainment in the Tuesday is comedy night with Faith what new friends await your bar out front Nolan Drinks are reasonably priced arrival 1 bols. While the woman at the counter pressed me the 1 couldn'rc resist step- patiently searched for a souvenir book- ping out of my book-critic shoes to mark for me (it was her first day on the speak of my love of the city. San Fran- TOGETHER job), I wandered around the upstairs cisco is truly home base of much of the 457 Church St lounge and found an armful of publica- lesbian energy and talent that is regularly Toronto tions, such as Poetry Flash and Fiction celebrated in this space. And yes, I left Monthly (tabloids of reviews and news my heart.. ..D 923 3469 THE BODY POLITIC JULY/AUGUST 1984 I 41 h

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WOMAN, USA CITIZEN (straight or gay) sought If you do not wish to print your address or phone number, you can request a drawer number. We will for- for marriage of mutual benefit by Canadian gay male. Drawer E426. ward replies to you twice a week in a plain envelope. This service costs $4.00 per ad per issue. TORONTO Replies to your drawer cannot be picked up at our office. WILD WOMEN IN SEARCH OF THE BIG "O"? Gay sex is still illegal if either or both parties are under21, or if more than 2 people are involved, regardless Do you rush to your mailbox every day looking for an of their ages. Please word your ad accordingly. We reserve the right to alter or refuse any ad. invitation to your first (or latest) orgy? Drop us a let- ter (detailed and juicy) to say why you should be in- Remember, too, that your ad is reaching other people, not just a box number. So it is smart to be positive vited to ours. And who knows what the post may about yourself, not insulting to others. We will edit out phrases like "no blacks" or "no fats or ferns." bring tomorrow? Drawer D723. SINCERE FRIENDSHIP OR MORE ANSWERING AN AD? A YOUNG, COLLEGE gay male is seeking a gay or Postage here bisexual female for friendship. I am masculine in ap- No charge. Put your reply in an envelope and address it as in the pearance, 20, 5'7" 130 lbs, dark hair, brown eyes. My TBP CLASSIFIEDS interests include theatre, dancing, dining out and diagram. Be sure the drawer number is on the outside of the envelope. Box 7289, Station A at relationship could satisfy our Drawer. Toronto. ON M5W 1X9 cooking home. This Office staff do not open mail addressed to a drawer. mutual social and family obligations, possibly mar- riage. Drawer E403. HOW TO DO IT PETERBOROUGH Write one word per box. The amount in the box when you finish is the basic cost of your ad, but please be if LESBIAN looking for others in Peterborough. Take sure to add in the cost of a special head you choose one. Mail your ad along with your payment to us a moment and write. I need to hear from you. Drawer here at: TBP CLASSIFIEDS, Box 7289, Station A, Toronto, ON M5W 1X9. E501.

NEW BRUNSWICK BOLD (Max 30 characters))") 27-YEAR-OLD female professional; love reading, music. Need lots of affection. Very monogamous. STANDOUT (Max 20 characters))))) Looking for gay female friends or a companion in GRABBER (Max 15 characters))))) Fredericton area. Drawer E450. Write the text of your ad below, one word per box. SPECIAL HEADINGS FRIENDS MALE $7 $7 $7 $7 $7 Choose one of the headings above, INTERNATIONAL $7 $7 $7 $7 $7 and your ad will practically jump off TO BE FRIEND AND LOVER. Bearded, 38, 6' 180 $7 $7 $7 $7 $7 lbs, Levis-type, F/A, G/P, smoker, music-lover, un- the page. See the examples below conventional life, lots of affection, looking for some- to decide which one is best for you. $7 $7 $7 $7 $7 one to love. Anywhere. Alive. Franz Schubert, Box 1430, Succ Desjardins, Montreal PQ HSB 1H3. $7.35 $7.70 $8.05 $8.40 $8.75 First, and cheapest: BOLD! HORNY, HOT correspondence of all kinds wanted $9.10 $9.45 $9.80 $10.15 $10.50 from anywhere. J / O — washroom sex, curious about For just $5.00, you get up to 30 W/S. Try me in your first letter. Drawer E291. characters of bold type to head off $10.85 $11.20 $11.55 $11.90 $1Z25 I LI VE IN POLAND, in Warsaw. My name is Marek your ad. Here are a few examples: Wyloga. I'm 23 years old. I'm interested in gays in $12.60 $12.95 $13.30 $13.65 $14.00 Canada. I'm interested in theatre, opera, cinema, $14.35 $14.70 $15.05 $15.40 $15.75 music and tourism. I would like to correspond with MEET ME INST LOUIS gays from Canada. I know English language. Marek OR EVEN DOWNTOWN Toronto would do. I'm looking for $16.10 $16.45 $16.80 $17.15 $17.50 Wyloga, UL. Stalowa 12m. 7, 05-800 Pruzkow, the great-looking guy in the Speedo bathing suit who ran out of Chaps last Wednesday. Poland. $17.85 $18.20 $18.55 $18.90 $19.25 Call me at 591-7693.

NATIONAL AFFECTIONATE GUY SEEKS SAME $19.60 $19.95 $20.30 $20.65 $21.00

I ' M LOOKI NG FOR a man who'll give me all the lov- BARE NAKED HORNY stud wants to hear from ing I need, and who can take all the loving I have to $21.35 $21.70 $22.05 $22.40 $2275 other guys into cocksucking, W/S, chicken, give. Write Drawer DXXX. whatever. Let me strut my stuff for you. Revealing writing separate sheet of paper, at a cost of per word. photo a must for reply. Drawer E513 More to say? Just keep on a 35c Even better: STANDOUT! Business ads: 70c per word. JO BUDDIES WANTED with big balls and cock. If you enjoy JO, talking dirty, phone calls, fantasies, big Up to 20 characters for just $10.00! Costofad$ timesnumber ofruns $ balls, bare feet, write now. Am 37, attractive. Drawer Check out these examples to see E271. HEADINGS how your ad would look: YOUNG GWM, MASCULINE, sexually versatile, to BOLD ($5.00 times number ofruns) $ relocate for relationship with GWM, 50, in great D STANDOUT($10.00times number ofruns) $ shape. Reliable, sober, honest type only. Photo, full HOT BUNS, EAGER LIPS GRABBER($15.00timesnumber_ ofruns) $ details please. Henry. Box Stn GWM, 36, 5' 10" 155 lbs, would like to service you in PO 6864, A, Saint Total cost of ad before discounts $ John, NB E2L 4S3. every way possible. Have great ass and great techni- que. Drawer EXXX. DISCOUNTS 25 AND JUST COMING OUT. Into voyeurism and Two runs. Deduct 15% $ exhibitionism, would like nude photo exchange with CABBAGETOWN APT young college jocks, wrestlers and others. Drawer Three or four runs. Deduct 20% -$ MAN HAS APT TO SHARE in quiet section of Cab- E101. Five to nine runs. Deduct -$ bagetown near TTC and shopping. AH utilities, own 25% NOVICE SLAVE room, non-smoker. $300/month. Call 666-3223. Ten runs. Deduct 30% -$

5'l 1" 1 1.00 25, 60 lbs seeks master(s) anywhere in Canada D lama subscriber. I can deduct $1.00. -$ who know(s) how to put a slave through his paces. And for tops in attention-getting: DRAWER SERVICE Subtotal $ S/M, B/D, W/S. I travel widely with my work in all GRABBER! areas of Canada but Maritimes, so I will be in your D Please assign number and forward replies. area sometime Sir! Drawer E453. An extra $15.00 over the basic cost I enclose $4.00 per ad per issue.

6' 1 23 YEAR OLD GWM, " 1 55 lbs, brown hair and of your ad buys you up to 15 charact Subtotal $ looking SUBSCRIBE! eyes, for guys to 27 for long-lasting intimate will ers that spotlight your message. 15.95 relationship. Prefer beardless and slim. Currently D I want to subscribe. Canada $ out working professionally, but will relocate for right per- Check these examples: (Add subscription cost to subtotal.) International $ 17.95 Write son. Box 1208, Thompson MB RUN I PI. Total enclosed $ BRITISH COLUMBIA" SLAVE WANTED DEADLINE FOR THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE: 5 PM, FRIDAY. AUGUST 10 MASTER. 39, MERCILESS, seeks slave who is will- VICTORIA BI GUY 28, tall, good-looking, well- Name ing to surrender his all. Limits respected. Drawer Cheque/money order enclosed built, wishes to meet other masculine guys for casual DYYY. Address friendship and occasional sex. Absolute discretion Charge my Visa Mastercharge City guaranteed. PO Box 480, Saanichton, B( VOS I M0 CAR FOR SALE Card number YOU'VE TRIED THE BARS. You've tried the Province Code Expiry date 1 980 RABBIT, good condition, blue, jusl driven oc- balhs. Now try the alternative. Mccl by mail — casionally tothebar\,asking$5,000orbcst oflcr ( .ill Clip this form and mail it with payment to: TBP CLASSIFIEDS. Box 7289. Station A, guaranteed non-smoky and youdon'i have to ita) up James, 944-3214. late cither. Jusl use the form at righi. Easy, ch? Toronto, ON M5W 1X9. dfu

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VANCOUVER, VICTORIA, Okanagan area slaves wanted. You must be docile, submissive, athletic, muscular and clean. Master visiting areas July/Aug. THE HITCH-N-POST Devlin Electrolysis Canada's oldest penpal club Send recent photo. Drawer E404. ~~ Street 529 Yonge for gay men. ALBERTA is 28, GWM, just coming out in Fort McMurray. In- NOW OPEN! terested in music, camping and boating seeks friends 21-35. Drawer E476. Fulh Licensed ~ Permanent Hair Removal CALGARY GAV GENEROUS CALGARY EXECUTIVE 43 interest- ed in regular meetings with intelligent man. Drawer E429. Facial — Body RECOMBINANT DNA is one of my interests. (In 5' 10" fftATEJ fact it's my job.) I am a 29-year-old, 150 lb blond, attractive, out-of-the-closet gay man. Inter- ests include music, computers, touching, enzymes,

politics, movies, hiking, intimacy. I am looking for in- Private & Confidential Members across Canada telligent, serious-minded, happy friends 20-35 in Cal- gary. Scientific background appreciated but not and the U.S. essential. Sense of humour necessary. Drawer E410.

GAY WHITE MALE, PASSIVE, 40, 150 lbs, 5'6'\ Mike Laking (res.) 925-0087 would like to meet dominant gay males, well-hung, Toronto very active in greek, bondage, gang-bangs. Only let- P.O. Box 3043b, Saskatoon ters with photo will be answered. Calgary area only. Sask S7K 3S9 Drawer E466. EDMONTON GWM, 6' 1 " 165 lbs, blue eyes, brown hair, young 36, Box 161, Agincourt fit, moderately hairy. Clean-cut, positive, quiet, af- montgomeny (Toronto), Ontario, Canada fectionate. Computer programmer, own townhouse. M1S3B6 Nature lover, non-smoker. Like good conversation, backpacking, photography, cycling, science fiction, Leathers folk music. Looking for committed relationship with Visa, Chargex or non-macho male. Younger unhairy preferred, not Mastercharge essential. Your clear photo gets mine. Everyone ans- wered. Discretion assured, expected. Bill, Box accepted 42, Sub-PO 11, Edmonton T6G 2E0.

Catalogue 3 now available! ORGY WORKOUTS Illustrated 32 page 21 GWM ARRANGES GROUP SEX for GWM's catalogue 21-50, married, bi or straight. Hot raunch scenes. Photo and sexual preference desirable. Drawer E381 $5.00 + 90« postage and handling ATTRACTIVE GWM, university student, 22, seeks ASK FOR IT! educated male for possible relationship. 20-30 pre- ferred, no kinks. Varied interests, social activities, must be out of the closet! Send particulars and phone with us Come out and party number to Drawer E447. Adults only — must be legal age. and see Yonge Street . . ONTARIO and they can't see you! CYCLING & SWIMMING HOLIDAY Check out our "Happy Hour" prices! No. 649 1-2 WEEKS, July/August. Hairy chested, moustache guy, 36, 5' 10" 170 lbs, seeks companion for tour Leather-Look Nylon around Ontario lakes. Must be well-built and physi- cally fit. Drawer E455. TORONTO Tank-Tops & Bikinis 925-9998 NORTHERN ONTARIO ~ THUNDER BAY: You are under 30, straight appear- ance, enjoy the occasional night out for supper,

show, lounge. I enjoy conversation with knowledge- able younger set over drinks in quiet setting. What comes later depends upon you, but you will not be dis- appointed. Write soon. Tell me about yourself. Photo appreciated. Drawer E463.

WANTED, military 17-30 bi or gay 130-165 lb masculine Caucasian for 185 lb 6 ft tall blond military in 20s, fit. Angus Baseborden area. Discretion ab- solute. Box 873, Barrie ON L4M 4Y4. TORONTO HANDSOME BI J /O STUD seeks action with other hot men. Am 29, 6' 165 lbs, moustache. Photo a must before meeting! Travel frequently — can accom- modate buddies. If you want the best, then go for it! Drawer E049.

GWM, 35, 5'10" 175 lbs, brown hair, reddish body hair, muscular build, masculine, easy-going country type, very horny, well hung. Enjoy quiet times, music, little drink and smoke, mutual JO. Seek straight- looking easy-going younger male or couples for good times, have country home. Let's hear from guys in central and eastern Ontario. Can travel. Photo and phone appreciated. Hope to hear from you soon. Drawer E001. NUDE PHOTOS OF YOURSELF? Head shots, nudes, negatives returned. Phone studio 532-4380. Inquiries welcome, inexpensive.

LOOKING FOR well-hung, active black guy to 35 5' years. I am 48, 11 " 1 70 lbs, generous and financially secure. Drawer E454.

ATTRACTIVE masculine male, 27, seeks masculine attractive male under 25, with jeans and black leather

jacket to have fun and jerk me off slowly. 1 love to, cuddle. Photo and phone. Drawer E456.

BM, 34, 6'2" 185 lbs, wants hung married G/active 592 SHERBOURNE 921-3142 W/M able to go more than one round. 22/40 wants just satisfaction. Drawer E458.

SLEEK, SWIFT and spirited runner seeks training partner who runs a mean lOkms. I'm29,6'2" 165 lbs, straight-acting, health conscious and full of life. Let- ter and phone much appreciated. Drawer E459. CHARMING, MASCULINE and slim Oriental male, early 20s, looking for masculine or hairy guys, under or to 40, to share good things in life together.

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OBEDIENT, submissive male forty, warm open ATTRACTIVE, Bl MALE, 32, F/A, G/P, J/O, mouth, firm yielding buns, eager to serve any bizarre seeks a gentle friend who can entertain. Age, looks instructions, can wear stockings, etc. Seeks men over not important. Photoand phone appreciated. Discre- fifty for regular daytime sessions. Discreet, photo ap- tion assured. Drawer E495. preciated. Drawer E442. REMEMBER THOSE HOT SCENES, we had as BISEXUAL MAN, 45, seeks same to age 25. Must be teenagers? Ask your mom if you can stay over at my . . . beer, gay built interested in type re- place some night. We'll sneak some of my dad's got a intelligent, well and buddy lationship. Prefer muscles to pretty face. Drawer strip down to our jockeys and see if we've learned any E443. new tricks over the years. Fantasy, role-playing, J/O and more. 32, 6' 155 lbs, clean, healthy, discreet. HOT AND CLEAN buns would like to please you. Drawer E496. drinking problem? Love finger play, cock fucking and hot dogs. Discre- tion expected. Please write with phone. Drawer E446. MALE, 48, seeks friend 30-70, any race, for friend- ship and sensuous, erotic J/O sessions together. into body-build- VERY ATTRACTIVE GWM, 28, Please write with phone number. Drawer E497. ing, very nice body, dark hair, blue eyes, 5'9" 155 lbs, 6' looking for under 30, prefer tall blond guy with good NEW TO TORONTO, 26, 150 lbs, dark brown hair, non-smoker. Enjoys body but will answer all. Like dancing and sex. Pic- brown eyes, trim beard, ture, phone, fast replies. Go ahead, I'm horny. meeting people. Loves travel. My interests include arts, theatre, body-building, cooking, etc.... My Drawer E448. (416) 964-3962 weakness is Italian, Greek, and Portuguese men. PROFESSIONAL new to Toronto. 6'3" 210 MALE Write Box 6427, Stn A, Toronto M5W 1X3. lbs, losing, 30. Not into bars but enjoys life. Take a chance. Photo, phone. Drawer E449. CREWCUTS WANTED! Horny, well-hung young guy likes 'em short-haired or shaven. Details unim- I AM THE "G" IN GREAT-GAY-GUY portant. Adventurous only need apply with picture OR WRITE BOX "A" 730 SPOTLESSLY PRESENTED, straight-looking, ef- and phone. Shave, mister? Drawer E188. BATHURST STREET. fervescent, likeable; seeking suitable complement to WELL. I'm an art student and I'm tall and I'm thin TORONTO, ONTARIO suntan and chum around with. Well-behaved, desert M5S 2R4 and I'm 22 and I wear glasses. Sometimes I have curly l oving. Paul 922-8484. hair and sometimes I don't and sometimes I shave and 6', AFFECTIONATE, CARING businessman, 36, sometimes I don't. I stay up late and wander the husky, seeks younger, sincere male for friendship or streets looking at guys and sometimes I pick them up. relationship. I enjoy music, theatre, films, long Keep a nice kid off the streets. Write Drawer E500. and getting to know walks, quiet dinners, socializing GAY HARLEY RIDER SEEKS SAME people. Drawer E43I. GWM, 6' 170 lbs, 37, greasy hair, full beard. Send

SPECIAL BLACK FRIEND WANTED photo and phone number. Drawer E5 1 1 BLACK INTELLIGENT HORNY male sought as IHK TOOLBOX CONFIDENT, sensible, intelligent, attractive man buddy by GWM early 50s for sincere, honest friend- with sense of humour and strength of character and ship/relationship. Mutual affection, caring. Not into maturity — seeks same 21-29 years of age. Not into AT 18 EASTERN AVE., beauty contest. Drawer E425. TORONTO bars or baths. No one-nighters. 922-2996. BODYBUILDER 30, 5'11" 185 lbs, A 16 1/2, W32, PASSIONATE KISSES and tender embraces are of 869-9294 seeks same for muscle love. I'll bring the baby oil. utmost importance in love-making! Agree? Fri: 1 - Photo appreciated. Drawer E421. Mon 5 pm - am Sat: Noon 1 am Sun: Noon 11 pm Masculine, well-endowed, young man seeks you. TOPMAN WANTS a slim Toronto Bottom Answer all. Drawer E469. With buns round and firm — preferably tite IS THERE ANOTHER GUY who trains at Nautilus Hey shy fellah if you think you got 'em Plus who would like to work out with me occasional- Thursday is Club Night... Do I have a pillow you oughta bite ly? I'm 23, clean-cut and in this case, absolutely I'm denimed, beefy, relaxed and fun discreet. Drawer E474. Saturdays: Free pool until 4 pm... Mid-aged and masculine I can cuddle all nite Both firm and manly my loving does run GWM, 40, LOVE TO WEAR GARTER BELTS, Happy Hour daily: Beer $1.25... A drug free Bottom is a Topman's delite panties, baby dolls, etc. Want to meet a man who can Drawer E41 8. give sweet discipline. If you're right and you love to Dinner every night, 5-10 spank my buns or other favours, send letter and pm, from $2.50 READY FOR CHANGE from habits and bar condi- phone number. Drawer E475. tioning. Haunted by passing time, life cycles, system $3.95 Sunday Brunch, noon - 3 pm cycles and reasons why. Believe in laughing daily, cry- WISH TO MEET AND KNOW MALE 35-45, ing occasionally, and pulling own strings. I value Niagara-Toronto area. You are extrovert, your own where real men do eat quiche! health, honesty, friendships, security, affection. En- man, dominant, masculine, warm, considerate, joy arts, science, fitness and physical contact. No ex- bodybuilder, enjoys city/country setting, not captive tremes. No addictions. 36, 5' 10" 145 lbs, fair. Just of any role. Jeans /leather. From you as role model, I, trying to meet a mature, handsome, compatible, GWM 43, wish to learn, emulate, develop revised Where the men come to play quality man! Drawer E414. style of life. Photo appreciated. Drawer E503.

PROFESSIONAL MALE, 26, 5'6" 125 lbs, Orien- BUSY, PROFFESIONAL MALE, 35, 5'3" 120 lbs, tal, good-looking, friendly, enjoys dining out, quiet, gentle, masculine, but with a wonderful sense theatre, traveling, working out. Would like to meet a of humour, would like to share intimate moments compatible man for friendship/relationship. Photo with a clean, attractive, French-speaking counter- and phone appreciated. Drawer E472. part. Interests include sex (especially 69 and Greek ac- GREASED HAIR BEARDED WRESTLER tive), fitness, the arts, and learning. Am not interested in bars or drugs. Discretion absolue. Please reply with TOP, 37, 6' 170 lbs, seeks tough young punk into photo, phone and letter in French. Drawer E504. serious s/m. Photo/phone a must. No hustlers. Drawer E512. GWM, 39, 145 lbs, 5'9", out of town, seeks same to visit for a few days, on occasion. Regular guy, HORNY GWM, 30, 5'6" 125 lbs, 36" chest, 29" masculine, like me, sought for friendship. Drawer waist, seeks similarly slim men for hot, sweaty ES08. daytime sessions. Phone, photo and/or measurements, 23 to 33. Drawer E488. HANDSOME AIRLINE CAPTAIN SINCERE MALE SEEKS OTHER MALES INTO SHORTS, DENIM, jockstraps, uniforms, 5' 11" 165 lbs, 32 yrs. Explore my shining zipper ORIENTAL, 23, new to gay scene. Looking for new before taking my beautiful, thick, cock. Phone, friends and possible relationship. Send phone and photo. Drawer E509. photo if possible. Drawer E489. BOOTS AND LEATHER :N< SUBMISSIVE GWM, handsome, intelligent, MARRIED GWM, 5'11" 165 lbs, 50, wants friend- masculine. Seeks handsome, intelligent, masculine ship and affection with married or single gay, turned leather/denim master. Strip, shave and collar me. on by boots and leather. Toronto, Mississauga, Dominate and humiliate me. Am not a transvestite rd Halton Hills. Drawer E510 rrrf° but find feminine lingerie and /or french maid D.Sta uniform to be a humiliating turn-on. Please reply with SUNTANNING BUDDY and summer friend would Editor^ photo and phone. Drawer E490. be great: The perfect dream. GQ type male seeks same. Box 921, Stn A, Toronto. GWM, 37, 5'9" 145 lbs, professional. Enjoys hobby- farming, cycling, art, travel, restauranteering and one STINKING PIG TOP IN LEATHER who knows the value of following: "To experience WANTS STINKING PIG BOTTOM. 37, 6' 170 lbs,

the full joy of life, you must find someone to share it beard. Photo/phone. Box 1114, Stn. F, Toronto. with." All letters answered. Photo, phone, if conven- LONELY GAY MALE, 40, 5'5" 130 lbs, physically ient. Drawer E491. fit, masculine, affectionate, active, seeks same for PASSIONATE, eccentric, serious, introverted, ex- lasting relationship. Drawer E354. istentialist, Nietszchean, opera fanatic, seeks similar MALE, LATE 50s, seeks experienced and active male for meeting of bodies, minds, souls. Drawer GWM fishing companion for weekday get togethers. Send E492. detailed letter (o Steven, PO Box 2913, Stn F, Scar- GWM, 45, professional, 5'10" 158 lbs. Nipple freak borough, Ml W 2K0. seeks same to 50 for friendship and fun — married GAY, 5'6" 128 lbs, 27 years old, brown skin, seeks men welcome, discretion assured. Drawer E493. other gays for good, clean fun. Interested in movies, YOUNG, MASCULINE, sincere friend to age 25 concerts, dancing, listening to records. Phone

sought by 38 year old guy who hates bars and discos. I number, letter. Drawer E482. love travel and I'm looking for a buddy to knock around Ontario and Quebec on summer weekends. FUN LOVING professional, interested DY I'm not into the gay scene and enjoy quiet evenings at GOM, EARLY 30s, in all payment order JVM home. Looks unimportant. I'm not prejudiced, any quality things in life, specially sincere, honest, secure nationality welcome, student or worker. Photo and persons. Am interested to meet someone who would phone appreciated. Drawer E494. like to share these qualities and more. Reply with photos and phone numbers. Drawer E483. ATTRACTIVE, HEALTHY GWM GWM, 50s, quiet masculine professional, non-pro- 33,6' 1 50 lbs, brown hair, blue eyes, moustache, seeks miscuous, would like to give head on a regular basis to bright, trim well-hung man (who is immune to a very well-hung guy; reciprocation. Drawer 1Z- hepatitis and into quiet times and wild times) for a no E040. mutually satisfying emotional and sexual relation- PUNKS: If you're young, kinky, into ass and horny

ship. Drawer E498. all the time, I want to meet you. I'm 6' 155 lbs, 37 and hot. Punks get preference. Drawer E468. GUY, 23, GOOD LOOKS. 5'9" 140 lbs, oriental, seeks you if you're under 35 and have good looks, a YOUNG-LOOKING COUPLE, early 30s, seeks

good heart and a lit 1 1c bit upstairs. I like poetry, young, non-smoking friend for quiet evenings. Possi- history, fashion, slow romance, lingering friendship ble weekend camping trips, fishing, walking, BHQs, and picnicing in the park at solstice noon, kissing male short letter I etc. For quick reply, send introductory P R beauties icy as the winter moon. Don't be shy with photo to: P O Box 5228, Postal Station A, Tor- APE gal Montreal. 2J5 521-6451 (especially about your looks). Drawer E499. onto M5W IN5. le sex-shop 1661 est, SteCatherlne, Que. H2L

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1984 48 THE BODY POLITIC D JULY /AUGUST PROFESSIONAL GWM, 38, 190 lbs 6'4", seeks CARING GUY 40s, lbs, mous- XXX young man over 21 for hoi times. I am into most TALL. ATTRACTIVE, YOUNG 180 $Hg^^ things and love spanking. Discretion assured and ex- tache, searching for friendship, and if lucky, a mon- ^g&X vvoeo pected. Drawer E162. ogamous, committed relationship with a clean, car- ing, slim, passive guy. I am decent, creative, talented, GWM, 25, 5'9", slim, professional, straight-looking warm, witty, cuddly, romantic, fun-loving and like- THE X0&& and acting, seeks similar guys under 30 for fun, &SH able, with varied interests. 1 believe in lovemaking ESEN^ friendship and ? Photo and phone. Drawer E396. with feeling, enjoy quiet evenings at home, entertain- IS IT RIGHT TO LET other people say you have to ing friends, drives and picnics, flea-markets plants 5' 1 be 2 1 years old to have fun? Blond male, 29, 1 " 165 and life in general. Box 241 1 , Stn B, Kitchener. lbs, wishes to meet younger male for fun and hopeful- I'M INTO the new-wave scene. I like the clothes and ly a relationship. I want someone to love and to love the music. Seeking males under 25 for a good time, STALLION'S write. 50 that TOP SPECIAL me. If you think you are someone, please Kitchener area. Drawer E505. Try to add phone and photo. Discretion on my side assured. Drawer E462. YOU WEAR LEATHER pants/jocks, slowly I peel them off with my mouth and then take care of what- GAY MALE COUPLE ever pops out with my hot moist mouth. I'm looking GAY MALE COUPLE, 20s, slim, attractive, mous- for male students in college or university. I'm 23, 5'8" taches, one with beard, well-hung, masculine, versa- and a 160 lb firm body from working out in the local tile, similar singles or 21-35, for good Order: 1 title at $34.95, including shipping seek couples, gym. Drawer E506 times. Photo and phone. Drawer E460. 2 titles at $32.95 each, including shipping MAN, 39, SEEKS OTHER MAN for a buddy- BIKE LEATHER friendship and sharing. 25-42, must be mature, warm, 5' 3 or more at only $29.95 each, incl. shipping WM, 26, 10" 1 50 lbs, live 25 minutes north of Tor- fun, caring, intelligent and financially independent. onto, music new-wave, punk, clean-cut (not cock), Sincere replies only. Drawer E518. self-employed, non-smoking toke AOK, sunbathing, car, motorcycle, jacket, pants, gloves, boots, helmet. OSHAWA AREA Leather. Sex passively aggressive. I want the same, I WOULD LIKE TO MEET other gays for a summer friend. Photos and number cum quick time. Drawer of sun and fun and whatever else develops. Any age, E464. any race, any size. There doesn't seem to be many of A QUIET, STABLE, YOUNGER PERSON to 30 us in the East. Let's make it a summer together. Box D 1. A Matter of Size may often benefit from the friendship of a sincere 1 166, Adelaide PO, Toronto, ON M5C 2K5. 2. Huge no. 2 older man. Media-Librarian. Cool, easy-going straight appearance, good-natured, discreet, mentor, EASTERN ONTARIO 3. Winner's Circle (new listing) balanced, 43. 6', nice-looking. Interests: Spectator PETERBOROUGH AND AREA sports, Techno-Pop to Bach and Rock, sociology, 4. Leo & Lance (new listing) MALE 28, straight acting/appearing, looking for movies the 994 kind, Frisbee, electronics, auto mech- another open, honest, discreet, older guy to explore 5. Malibu Days, Big Bear Nights anics, video to board games, denim, plays, pen-pals, intimacy, closeness, warmth. Let's talk then see what dining, countryside, fireplaces, conversations, garage 6. Best Little in L.A. happens. Write to Occupant, PO Box 91, Peterbor- Warehouse sales. Not into: Beards, dancing, kinks, drugs, tubs, ough, ON K9J 6Y5. 7. For Members Only pubs, clubs, shrubs, chubbies and dishonesty. Drawer E465. 8. Games OTTAWA GENTLE MAN, 46, 200 lbs, 6', intelligent, honest, MUSCLES TURN ME ON OTTAWA AREA 9. Al Parker's Turned On quiet, likes travel, plays, art, music, long walks, con- GWM, 36, WANTS TO worship you. W/S possible. versation, affection. Seeks vibrant thinking partner 10 . no. ("Style") Write with photo. All answered . I can travel. Give me Falcon Videopac 24 with interests beyond numbers and crotches for frien- my orders now. Drawer E471. ship, not one night stands. Box 1056, Stn Q, Toronto 11 . The Other Side of Aspen M4T 2P2. MALE, 39, PROFESSIONAL, 5', brown hair, 12 Times Cumming (Lance) brown eyes. build. to meet attrac- Good GAY WHITE PROFESSIONAL MALE Medium Wishes tive, younger male. No moustaches. Photo a must 13 Greenhorn (Western) Age 30, lives downtown, good job, stable, seeks same before a meeting. Drop me a line to PO Box 2934, Stn 25-32. Am sincere, somewhat shy, conservative, good in D, Ottawa, ON KIP 5W9. 14 Seven a Barn (J. Brian) sense of humour. Enjoy most sports, bowling, movies, quiet times, good friends, going out YOUNG STUDENT OR WORKER wishing good 15 . Huge no. 1 weekends. Only clean, down-to-earth sincere people times, discrete relation with mature person: teacher, 16 . El Paso Wrecking Corp. (Joe Gage) who believe in one to one relationships should res- 46, wishes to meet you now. Drawer E267. pond. Reply with telephone number and phone if seeks challenging, 17 . Nights in Black Leather (Peter Berlin) DEEP-THROAT EXPERT ap- available. Drawer E370. preciative partners, gay or straight. I am young, at- 18 . Johnny Harden & Friends (new listing) GWM, 35, GOOD LOOKING, masculine type, tractive, and tireless. Reply: Box 25, Stn A, Ottawa 5*11" 160, wants to service hot, masculine guys. Let ONK1N8V1. 19 . Tuesday Morning Workout (J. Brian) me suck you while you drive around. Let eat your ass. SPANKINGS. Take this 29 year-old, paddle his hair- 20 . Printer's Devils (William Higgins) things to me. Let's go to unusual locations. Let's Do less bottom. Ottawa, Toronto and between. Your really get into it. Whatever scene you want. Drawer place only please. Drawer E359. 21 . The Idol E484. LEATHER BOTTOM WANTED 22 . Wet Shorts (award) HOT TIMES COMING! VERSATILE, sometimes bottom, sane, 49, attrac- GWM, BLOND, MASCULINE, 38, 6'0" 170 lbs, 23 . Pacific Coast Highway tive GWM looking for masculine bottom. Age unim- 21-40. seeks fun friend, Interests include talking, portant. Limits respected. Drawer E477. 24 . The Boys of Venice VCR, cuddling, toys, fantasy, and/or stimulants. CAMPING— OUTDOOR SPORTS Curious? Do it! Drawer E485. COUPLE . The of 25 Boys San Francisco IN OTTAWA he's 25 1 am 36 GYM . Love to camp in 31, 5'8" 130 lbs. Interest in VERSATILE, GWM, woods on Grotch Lake Hwy 509 area. Would like to 26 . These Bases Are Loaded cuddling. outdoors, languages, theatre, travel, and meet other couples for good times together. We are Seeks same to spend pleasant times together. Send 27 . The Diary (Toby Ross) new to Ottawa. We enjoy a somewhat open relation- photo if possible. Drawer E486. ship, but respect all. Plan trip in July. Drawer E470. 28 . Brothers Should It Do weightlifter's CUDDLY MALE, NICE SMILE, HANDSOME GWM, 25, dark hair, 5'10" 145 lbs, build. Various spiritual, cultural, and athletic in- 29 . All Tied Up (Arch Brown) good physique, non-smoker, French. Hope to meet terests. Seeks another for friendship relation- and/or mature, sensitive, understanding man around my age 30 . Cell Block no. 9 ship. Drawer E519. for a committed relationship. I need someone who is looking for in life than one-night stands 31 . Jeff Noll's Buddies NICE JEWISH BOY seeks good-looking leather/ more and preppie WASP, 20s to 30s, for adventurous friend- who is willing to truly give of himself totally to the 32 . Centurians of Rome ship. I'm 34, 5'8" 140 lbs and considered to be in good right person. Communication is very important for shape. Imagination, sense of humour, intelligence me. My interests are dancing, photography, swim- 33 . Kept After School (Nova) and an interest in good sex a necessity. Detailed letter ming and 1 am willing to try most anything once. Also

34 . Against the Rules and photo appreciated. Drawer E517. would like to have penpals. Sincerely, Box 3234, Stn D.Ottawa, ON K1P6H8. 35 . Teenage Handymen GAY TRANSVESTITE would like to meet same and others for mutual enjoyment. Write: Boxholder, PO . Night at 36 A Halsted's Box 1293, Stn A, Toronto ON M5W 1G7. MONTREAL GWM, 29, 5'8" 150 lbs, masculine, friendly, honest D 37 . Cruisin' The Castro (new listing) GWM, 21, BROWN SHORT HAIR, 5'10" 160 lbs. and understanding, seeking male 18-30 of same type clean-shaven, sincere, kind, gentle. Would like to 38 . New York City Pro (Leo Ford) for friendship or relationship. Not into bar scenes or meet same. PO Box 5423, Stn A, Toronto, ON drugs. Drawer E145. 39 . Rear Deliveries M5W 1N6. PASSIONATE, HORNY, sexy, healthy 37-year-old WELL-HUNG TOP wants trim arses, hanging balls, . '84, D 40 The Class of Part 2 gay male, recovering from AIDS, would like to meet for hard workout. Limits respected. Recent facial men aged 30- SO for sex and friendship. Drawer I 4s" 41 . Revenge of the Nighthawk photo a must. Me: slim, trim, 40. Drawer E515.

FUN-LOVING 36, would liketomeet a D 42 . The Class of '84, Part 1 SLIM GWM, NEW BRUNSWICK slim male to the explore possibility of building a YOUTHFUL. MASCULINE, SUPER-ACTIVE 43 . Hot Shots (Casey Donovan) monogamous love relationship. Must enjoy movies, outdoorsman, trained naturalist, 47. 5' 10" 150 lbs, videos, music, food, making love, laughing, 44 . Pegasus w ill share my knowledge of wildflowcrs, mushrooms, togetherness and old-fashioned romance. Write me... birds, gardening, camping, backpacking, health, tru- 45 . Eyes of a Stranger Let's love! Drawer E5I4. ~ ly erotic loving and much more with any serious guy. 46 . L.A. Tool & Die (Joe Gage) SOUTHERN ONTARIO Drawer E467.

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50 THE BODY POLITIC JULY /AUGUST 1984 1 THE BACK PAGE EDNA BARKER: HyiAM NOT A FAGGOT

bought my first ever gay paper in person? I decided I didn't want to know a meeting, he said; the group would like it the middle of a blizzard, in 1977. what the people who wrote this strange if women would come. was working in an office at the magazine wanted me to do with the zuc- I arrived a half-hour late; the meeting

time, and (except for agonizing chini, but I found the list of places to call had already started. I found a seat in a I crushes on three of my female co- for help, and copied out two numbers. corner. After about fifteen minutes I workers) was living a completely hetero- One only worked on Tuesday nights, but found the courage to look around the

sexual life. All my friends were straight if I called a woman would answer. I room. Eighteen other people, and, as my

(they were all women, too, which should waited till Tuesday and started dialing. I telephone friend had warned me, they

have told me something). I owned a got a busy signal for hours. I waited a were all men. After a while I became

dress. I had a "boyfriend," who lived week and tried again: busy. I called the aware that I was receiving more than

across the hall. I sat around at lunch and other number, Toronto Area Gays. casual glances from some of the men in listened to the women from the office The man who answered the TAG tele- the room. They were looking at me. discuss men. They all (at lunchtime, any- phone was incredible. In my terror at ac- Some of them were staring at me.

way) had their problems with men — tually speaking to a real live gay person, I was working out my escape route hated them, would never sleep with them I was rendered totally inarticulate. My when one of the men chairing the meet- again. I fit right in. ing a copy of that magazine — an easy telephone friend coaxed, cajoled and ing said introductions should be re-

But something was missing. Part ol the task, I thought. I would worry about the counseled me as though I were a timid peated because so many people had

problem was my conviction that all men next step later. teenager, which was exactly what I need- arrived late. We would go around the were from Mars, which, while it gained • ed. It turned out he thought I was a teen- room, he said, and give our names and me attention at luncheon conversations, It took me three weeks to buy that first ager, since he had assumed I was male some information about ourselves —

did not sit well with the fellow across the issue, and I wasn't exactly sure what to but my voice was not that of a grown-up why we were at the meeting, where we

hall, who finally gave up on me and do with it after I got it home. I stared at man. Women, he explained to me, worked, whatever. When it was my turn

moved to British Columbia. Suddenly I the zucchini on the cover for a while, didn't often call the line, and because I could feel eighteen pairs of eyes

was without status at the office, shunned then glanced at the classified-ad section. they mostly got calls from men, the directed at me. I cleared my throat.

at lunchtime, no longer part of the group. What was "GWM"? What was "FA/GP"? group was mostly set up for men. But I "My name is Edna," I said, "and I'm a

The idea of locating another Martian and Would I ever know enough to be a gay was welcome to come to girl. There was a collective sigh of trying to fool everyone into believing I disappointment.

believed in such a relationship over- Although I has masquerad- whelmed me; I couldn't go through with ed as a straight person for

it. A sex-change operation? I didn't like years, I had never quite mas- men, couldn't relate to them, so why tered the trick of adopting would I want to be one? I didn't know — or even predicting — what to do. those emotions or responses • straight women were likely to

In the end it was my friend Miss V who come up with. I was eager to tell helped me out. Miss V lived around the Miss V about the meeting, about walk- corner from me, had for years, and ing around the block for half an hour, probably suspected that at least a few of afraid to go in, about what everyone had

our "chance" encounters on the street said. But I never got that far with the had been engineered. She had long ago story. "You were the only woman in a made her own orientation clear. One of room with eighteen men?" she asked, her two roommates in college had spent a and I heard envy in her voice. "Eighteen weekend in New York and returned with men? And you went home alone?" news of all the latest fashions, one of which was lesbianism. The three of them had adopted the straight-legged jeans I know I felt overwhelming fear, that and the plastic shoes but had collapsed year, of what I was trying to do. I re- into helpless giggles in their attempts to member the first time I tried to say "I be sexually fashionable. (Essentially my am a lesbian." I couldn't manage it even response to Martians; I could sympa- if I was the only person in the room. It's thize.) However, Miss V had enthusias- easier now — I've had lots of practice — tically continued to monitor fashions and I hardly ever stammer and mumble over the years, and was willing to share and blush. But I am starting to be con- her information; I, in turn, was welcome cerned about the words people use to to report discoveries to her. One of the describe me. Eight years ago, had some- first things she told me about was a one called me a faggot, I likely would magazine — a local magazine, no less — have prayed for the earth to swallow me called The Body Politic. up. Not these days. A few weeks ago a And so my course was clear: 1 would straight man confronted me at a street- do whatever I had to do in order to be- car stop. come a "gay person," and I would tell "Faggot," he said, spitting at my feet. Miss V all about it. It was obvious to mc '•What?" even then that the appeal for me in all of "Fuckin* faggot," he jeered, spitting this was telling Miss V all about it. The again. rest would have to be got through some- "I'm not a faggot, you jerk."' I how, if only so that I would have some- shouted. "I'm not a faggot, I'm a thing to report. I would start by obtain- dyke!"D

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