FREE VOLUME SIX, NO. 2—January 21, 1993—February 3, 1993 wrAF Pir Give the People Light and they will find their own way. The Wisconsin Light Wells Elected To Stonewall '94 Racine County Jail Settles Committee [Milwaukee]- Gary Wells, of Lawsuit working as a Death [Milwaukee]- "It's a tremendous has been Hill Milwaukee, who Dennis member of the Conference Co-ordinating victory," Doug Nelson said, "a triumph Committee of Stonewall 25, was elected to in our long struggle to gain justice." the Steering Committee for that Nelson, the Executive Director of the organization at a conference in Dallas, AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin Texas the weekend of January 15-17, (ARCW) was referring to the successful 1993. settlement in the lawsuit brought by Stonewall 25 will be a celebration ARCW on behalf of the estate of Dennis commemorating the 25th Anniversary of Hill against the Racine County Jail. The the Stonewall riots which took place in settlement, reached on January 13, 1993, 19, New York City in June, 1969. was announced by ARCW on January The mission of Stonewall 25, Inc., is to 1993. produce an international march and rally As the front page lead headline in as well as a global calendar of all Wisconsin Light reported in the commemorative events taking place in November 26-December 9, 1992 issue, 1994. The march is called "International Hill had been confined in the Racine March On the United Nations to Affirm County Jail in November, 1991, on a the Human Rights of Lesbian and Gay minor violation. The suit, brought by People." Steve Byers, managing attorney for Stonewall 25 has created 12 demands of ARCW, asserted that Hill, a person living the United Nations. Among these is the with AIDS, had been denied necessary demand to change the Universal treatment for his obvious condition. He Declaration of Human Rights, written by had been left to lie naked in his own vomit to include Lesbian, and feces with a medical tube protruding Eleanor Roosevelt, CWe Citattri4eat C6/M/infitee Gay and Bisexual people. Also, that the from his chest. U.N. General Assembly proclaim The The only medication Hill received International Year Of Lesbian and Gay dte12~4e aboiviefriceoewce during his custody was two Tylenol People (possibly 1999). leelezeJk tablets — which were strictly forbidden At the conference, Wells was also by his doctor. Hill died in the Milwaukee chosen to be one of six members of the County Medical Complex on November executive committe of Stonewall 25. aite/ntiawilla4eactyurte 23, 1991. The conference was held at the Terms of the Settlement Sheraton Mockingbird Hotel and was rin In settling the case, Racine County has the attended by activists from across agreed to do the following: country, notably Pat Norman, 1) Pay $20,000 to the Dennis Hill Gay/Lesbian Liason to the Mayor of San estate; Francisco, Nicole Ramirez Murry, 2) Pay $25,000 to fund an H1V/AIDS Gay/Lesbian Liason to the Mayor of San education program for implementation in Diego and including representatives from Racine County. The county will award the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force these funds to a community-based (NGLTF) and the Human Rights organization which has demonstrated a Campaign Fund (HRCF) commitment to AIDS education and HIV to Wells said that he was "shocked" prevention outreach; am be chosen for this position. "I gie • acolite9,4t 9 0/c 3) Retain a qualified HIV/AIDS expert honored to be included among this group to access the medical treatment and and I look forward to working with them cmci support service policies of the jail and to and working with them as much as I can. develop appropriate policies for will As part of the committee, Wells implementation by Racine County; of assist in the overseeing of all facets 4) Educate and train all current Racine June, organization of the celebration in cs&e,et County jail personnel in the handling of 1994. HIV infected detainees and provide such There were three keynote speakers at training to all new employees; the Dallas conference; Ray Hill, a widely 5) Pay the legal fees incurred in respected Texas Gay and civil rights ciktte 0/C > ica prosecuting the lawsuit. co-General °sgegie f;(4/iztordteg&& activist; Rebecca Seville, Nelson Praises ACT UP Secretary of the International Nelson praised ACT UP for all of its Lesbian/Gay Association (ILGA) and ow°We(4maiay, 40ew4;ed work and effort in bringing the Hill case to Lesbian activist from Lima, Peru; and attention of the public. "Without the Morris Kight, a long-time national Gay the powerful advocacy of ACT UP Milwaukee, human rights activist and the visionary tiwa m AftwcAtecia -d4eee and other dedicated AIDS activists from who, in 1985, proposed an international owe Madison and across the state," Nelson celebration of Stonewall in 1994. "our task would have been much Hill talked about the history of the Gay said, 6t deWity 0/67/ra b harder and the suit might not have been movement. Seville, speaking in Spanish, settled so quickly or with such described the international Gay movement and the events planned satisfaction." Nelson said that while the legal world-wide to celebrate 1994, from South settlement "clearly accomplishes our Africa to Russia to Japan. President Clinton took his oath of Gays and Lesbians across the nation rejoiced as goal, and the monetary elements are a Kight spoke about his vision in 1985 as GALA WEEK— invitation commemorating this Fifty-Second on January 20. Re-printed above is the great accomplishment, equally important well as his intention to "come out" at the office Presidential Inauguration. the commitment by Racine County to age of 75 to his home town in Commanche is and implement a comprehensive County, Texas. develop policy for the jail and to Wells said that he was nearly HIV/AIDS Cable Show provide specialized HIV training to jail 11 BestD Clinic Begins TURN TO WELLS, PAGE personnel." Related Questions Nelson went on to say that "The To Answer AIDS success of this settlement sends a us," Ambelang added. "But it is INAUGURATION [Milwaukee]- BestD Clinic is going on all of powerful message to jails throughout important to learn your status. If a person failure to TV on a weekly basis to answer Wisconsin and the country. The COVERAGE— is negative, it is important to learn all you jail HIV-related questions. The program will provide adequate care and support for about transmission, safer sex and air every Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. can detainees with HIV disease practices and negotiation to enforce safer them based on As this issue goes on Warner Cable, Channel 47. The discrimination against program is part of the on- going outreach sex practices. their HIV/AIDS status are both "If the person is positive, safer sex is law to press, Wisconsin of the BestD Clinic and will be produced unacceptable policies for public important as is the knowledge of by Bob Ambelang and Jeff Buckles. The equally enforcement agencies. Light reporter to do to keep oneself healthy. These purpose of the program is to answer what Byers Praised John Quinlan is in are the issues we plan to address during questions that people have but are afraid Steve Byers and the the run of this important program," Nelson praised Washington covering to ask in person or feel uncomfortable Program for Ambelang said. ARCW Legal Assistance asking in person. work in both this the festive events. The program, BestD Clinic Answers their "outstanding" "There are still many Gay people out basis. Your Questions, will be a live call-in case and on a day-to-day there who have not been tested for the work here," READ HIS REPORTS IN show. The call-in lines are (414) 225-3566 "Steve has done a great HIV virus," said Ambelang. "It is our to be heartily and (414) 225-3565 between 7:00 and 7:30 Nelson said. "He is THE NEXT ISSUE OF intention to reach them and prove to them p.m.- only. If you have no questions congratulated." He also acknowledged the value of testing on a regular basis, yourself, but have a friend or loved one with "deep gratitude" the commitment especially if they have had multiple Larry Albrecht about whom you are concerned, plan on and assistance of Attorney partners or have been practicing unsafe First, and The Wisconsin Light watching together and phone your from the law firm of Hall, sexual conduct," he said. to the program. TURN TO RACINE, PAGE 11 "The first test is a frightening thing for questions January 21, 1993—February 3, 1993—WISCONSIN LIGHT-2 NATIONAL NEWS BRIEFS Gays in Military Protests Across Country Called 'Big Flops' Gay Man Becomes Lutheran Pastor [Washington, D.C.]- In an update to a sponsorship until NGLTF informed the [San Francisco]-On Saturday, January 23, 1993 at 3:00 p.m., the Reverend Jeff R. story in the last issue of Light on local media. Johnson, an openly Gay man, will be installed as the Pastor of First United Lutheran Operation Rescue's plan to hold anti-Gay NGLTF's Tanya Domi, director of Church, a small parish located in the Richmond District of San Francisco. The installation demonstrations in "100 cities," the plan NGLTF's Military Freedom Initiative and will take place in spite of the opposition of the local Lutheran Bishop, The Rev. Lyle G. proved less than successful. The National a decorated former Army captain, Miller, and other national leaders of the 5.3 million member Evangelical Lutheran Church Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) and challenged. Randall Terry personally at in America (ELCA). John Zeh of the Capital Coverage News the Washington protest. "Where are Johnson's call violates ELCA denominational policy which prohibits the ordination or Service both report that the event your medals! Where did you serve?!" installation of openly Lesbian and Gay clergy involved in relationships of commitment. "fizzled out." shouted Domi at the OR chief who quickly Johnson's call as sole Pastor virtually assures the expulsion of this century-old Operation Rescue (OR) is the notorious fled the scene by taxi. Lutheran congregation, unless the policy of the ELCA changes by the end of 1995. First anti-abortion group. "Operation Rescue and other Right United is predominately heterosexual. OR, in conjunction with the Christian Wing extremist groups insult the vital Defense Coalition, led by Rev. Patrick contribution of thousands of Gay men and Minnesota Senate President Is Gay Mahoney, sponsored the events to protest Lesbians who are serving their country in then President- elect Bill Clinton's Somalia and around the world," said [St. Paul]- State Senator Allan Spear (Democratic-Farmer-Labor- Minneapolis) has decision to rescind the ban on Gay and Domi. been elected President of the Minnesota Senate on January 5, 1993. Spear, who has Lesbians serving in the military. Added Robert Bray, NGLTF director of served in the Senate for 20 years, was elected on a roll call vote of 41-22, defeating a In Washington, D.C. about five OR public information, "If there are any ranking Republican. protesters at Lafayette Park across from homosexuals out there, Gay men in Spear is the most senior openly Gay or Lesbian elected official currently serving in the the White House were met by more than particular, who still believe abortion is not U.S. and the first to assume a top leadership position in a state legislature. 50 Gay, Lesbian and other counter- a Gay issue, let this be a wake up call. demonstrators. Their agenda is not to save babies, but to In Seattle, no OR protesters showed up. repress people, especially women and Frank Scores Gay Victory In Colorado Springs, organizers of the Gays" [Washington, D.C.]- Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA) welcomed on January 7, demonstration tried to conceal OR's 1993, the report of the Security Practices Review Board established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for its total, vigorous repudiation of any suggestion that Gay men and Lesbians should be subjected to any special scrutiny in the granting of Reorganizational Meeting security clearances. This panel, which included three former military officials, was established in response 7pm Monday, Jan 25th to Frank's strong objections to the treatment accorded a Federal Emergency Memorial Union Rathskeller Management Agency (FEMA) employee, Jerald Johnson, last year. Johnson had been pressured to give FEMA security officials a list of other Gay and UW-Madison Campus Lesbian employees at FEMA and his own security clearance was denied when he refused We need new people and energy to work on several to cooperate with this effort. injustice issues: After Frank intervened, Johnson was protected in his job and the list of Gay employees Women and AIDS was destroyed. Fair Treatment for Inmates in Prisons and Jails Sound AIDS Policies for Health Care Workers and Patients Education and Safe Sex Materials Distribution in Schools Gay Midwest Magazine Debutes Project P for Madison ACT UP Presence at the March on Washington [Sioux Falls, SD]- This Spring marks the entry of another magazine joining the ever- Combatting the Christian Defense Coalition (who say we expanding list want everyone to get AIDS so we can get more money) of publications aimed at the Lesbian and Gay reader. Left Of Center, a Fundraising subscription supported publication, premieres this March in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Kansas City, Oklahoma City/Tulsa, Memphis, and Omaha/Des Moines. CALL (608)251-7985 FOR MORE INFO "We are definitely targeting the midwest," said Bryan R. Feuerhelm, editor. Left Of Center will appeal to the sensibilities of the Gay midwesterner." Anyone interested in receiving a free issue, send their name and address to: Left Of Center, P.O. Box 88812, Sioux Falls, SD 57105. Dignity to Meet in New Orleans ACT UP [Washington, D.C.]- Dignity/USA will bring its eleventh biennial convention to the Fairmont Hotel in New Orleans, LA, from July 28 to August 1, 1993. The convention is Dedicated to direct action expected to draw Lesbian and Gay Catholics from across the U.S. The theme for the to end the AIDS crisis convention is "Celebrate A Living Church." For a complete packet of information and registration forms, write to: Dignity/USA, 1500 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 11, Washington, D.C. 20005. Schools Add Gay Curriculum [New York, NY]- While New Yorkers angrily debate over including lessons about Gay and Lesbian families in the public school curriculum, the New York Times reports that many of the largest school systems are quietly and cautiously adding such lessons to their curriculums. Places such as Fairfax County, VA, Broward County, FL, Houston, TX and San Francisco, have avoided the uproar like the one in New York by introducing such issues in consultation with parents, physicians, clergymen and other community members. Curriculums in those school districts usually address homosexuality and alternative families in the middle grades or high school and are included in discussions about the changing nature of the family. Lift Gay Military Ban [Washington, D.C.]- Dr. Mathilde Krim, Chair of the Board of the American Foundation for AIDS Research (AmFAR), testified before the National Commission on AIDS on what AmFAR believes the Clinton Administration's top priorities should be in the fight against AIDS. Krim recommended that the new President should: 1) lift the ban against Gay and Lesbians in the military; 2) lift the ban on entry into this country by HIV seropositive WISCONSIN people; 3) eliminate the ability of self-insured employers to cut health care benefits of workers diagnosed with AIDS; 4) end mandatory testing for HIV in the Job Corps, the Peace Corps and the State Department and 5) provide the moral leadership in the AIDS LIBRARY struggle against the pandemic. MILWAUKEE AIDS PROJECT Gays to March in St. Pat's Parade 315 WEST COURT STREET [New York, NY]- New York City's police commissioner has issued a St. Patrick's Day MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 parade permit to a group that plans to welcome Gays in the annual march through Manhattan. An Irish American group called the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee plans to HOURS: M—TH 8:30-8:30 transform the event by allowing the expression of political opinions and de-emphasizing its Catholic roots. F 8:30-5:30 The New York Times reports that New York's top Catholic leader, John Cardinal O'Connor has strongly criticized Mayor David Dinkins for supporting the committee's decision. (414) 273-1991 In addition to including Gays, the the committee has said it will transform the parade (800) 334-2437 from a religious celebration of a Catholic saint to an event that encourages people to express their beliefs on political issues. 14) THE WISCONSIN AIDS LIBRARY IS A SERVICE OF THE Schlafly Doesn't Answer Letter AIDS RESOURCE CENTER OF WISCONSIN, INC. [Washington, D.C.]- Prominent anti- feminist, anti-Gay crusader Phyllis Schlafly failed to respond to a recent invitation from Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (P-FLAG) to join the group, according to a report in the group's newsletter. Schlafly's son John, acknowledged he is Gay last year. The PFLagpole, P-FLAG's newsletter, reported Mitzi Henderson, President of the national P-FLAG federation, was unable to contact Schlafly in person and did not receive a response from her written correspondence.

News Briefs are compiled by the Editor from mainstream newspapers and wire services, organizational press releases and Gay and Lesbian papers from across the U.S. January 21, 1993—February 3, 1993—WISCONSIN LIGHT-3 800 Expected To Sell-Out Out of Closet Gays Create March 27 Make A Promise Dinner La Crosse Newspaper Controversy [Milwaukee]- The 7th Annual "Make A stage and in TV. Her accomplishments By Darren J. Foster my criticisms of the La Crosse to include network and cable performances, Promise" dinner and silent auction With this initial column, I will present, homosexual leaders will now be more education including appearances on "Hard benefit the vital AIDS care and a more consistent basis, news and welcomed in this forum than in the other of Knocks," "The Rich Hall Special," and on programs of the AIDS Resource Center from La Crosse's Gay/Lesbian forum. The issue is: phobic homosexuals her own slot on the Showtime "Comedy views Wisconsin (ARCW) will be held Saturday occasional book reviews from don't want this message out. Period! But Club Network." community, evening, March 27 in the Pfister Hotel's Gay/Lesbian section of Red Oak here it goes. She also co-starred in the nationally- the Grand Ballroom. in La Crosse, and periodic When we six original members founded circulated comedy action film, Suburban Books The elegant affair is again expected to with local La Crosse the La Crosse Lesbian/Gay Association Commando, with Hulk Hogan, interviews be an early sell-out. In 1992, more than who may interest Wisconsin (LLGA), I appealed to La Crosse Christopher Lloyd and Shelley Duvall. personalities 800 "Make A Promise" guests readers. Gay/Lesbian professionals to "come of Continuing the benefit theme responded to the escalating challenges Recently, the La Crosse media has been out" for our civil rights. Because they did the symbolized by the rose, tickets for Make the AIDS epidemic by surpassing giving some time to the issue of Gays in not and will not come out for Gay/Lesbian A Promise are now available at a cost of benefit goal of $40,000 by almost $20,000. military. After the La Crosse Tribune rights, local "Christian rightists" will $125 (Forever Yours Rose), $85 (Peace the Participants enjoyed entertainment, food, the reversal of the anti-Gay ban, succeed in stereotyping us and denying Rose), and $50 (Friendship Rose). Tables endorsed and were given the opportunity to bid on responses by the "Christian us our 14th Amendment rights to equal of ten are also available at a cost of $1250, several more than 160 items donated for the silent Right" began to appear in the Tribune's protection under the law. and $850 and $500, respectively. Ticket costs auction by businesses, organizations opinion pages. Again I say, La Crosse Gays must reflect preferential seating. individuals. One in particular stated that "come out" of their businesses, class last For more information, call the Special Comedienne Jo Ann Dearing, "homosexuals are pesky flies" and rooms, and churches so that La Crosse featured Events Department at MAP at (414) year's Make A Promise should be consequently eliminated. I, in can see that we "pesky flies" are our show. 273-1991. entertainer, will headline the 1993 turn, responded, and my letter was doctors and lawyers; our college and on Dearing has won national acclaim subsequently criticized by non-Gays and university professionals; and our "closeted homosexuals." business, cultural and political leaders. Lesbians Aging Issues Forum I refuse to honor such detractors with If Madison, Milwaukee and the label "Gay" because of the fact that Minneapolis can have their Tammy these closet cases seem to desire the Baldwin, Jerry Johnson, Tim Campbell To Be Held March 6 in Madison comforts of the closet, while the rest of us and Clark Bufkin, why can't La Crosse? the Continue to watch this column for news Issues We recognize that not all of the women who are "out" engage the enemy in [Madison]- A Lesbian Aging from the Gay/Lesbian association at 6, 1993, in we would like to participate in the forum trenches — these "pillars of the forum will be held March UW-La Crosse; for news of Gay/Lesbian one-day do so. If you will not be at the forum, community" are not "Gay;" they are Madison. The focus of the will activism in Western Wisconsin Technical and special share your experiences or those of homophobic homosexuals, our own worst meeting will be on the unique please College; for book reviews from La Thus, you know by sending a letter enemies. needs of our "retirement years." other women Crosse's only "alternative bookstore," to women or providing a phone number where we I was criticized — this isn't the first the forum should be of interest Red Oak Books, and for local Gay- interest to those in can reach you. All communications will be time — because the phobes thought that I in their 60's and older and also interviews and viewpoints from this in kept strictly confidential; letters do not should have aired my comments in the the 40's and 50's who are interested author and others. systems need to be signed. Gay press; it is not "politically correct" developing appropriate support Editor's Note: In addition to being a Registration fee for the forum is $10 to air the Gay community's "dirty for our later years. contributor to Light, the writer is a place for older and includes lunch. Deadline for laundry" in La Crosse forums, they It is planned as a safe 26-year-old pre-law student who will Lesbian women from throughout registrations is February 19. For further expressed. restate what I wrote to the attend Viterbo College next fall. His goal Wisconsin and nearby states to come information, please write: LAI Forum, So, I will now for this column; but is to become a civil rights trial lawyer. together and share their concerns about P.O. Box 843, Madison, WI 53701 or call La Crosse Tribune to wonder. I fail to see how or experiences with aging service (608) 255- 0743. first allow me agencies, the legal system, and community support networks. The keynote speaker will be Marcia gone bad. Freedman, a 62-year-old Lesbian and Leopold + Loeb. Love gone mad. History staff person at the American Society on Aging, a major national organization of gerontology professionals. Women attending the day-long forum will participate in roundtable discussions of healthcare, housing, legal issues, social and emotional needs and financial matters. A luncheon panel will include women who have developed alternative housing, provided legal and healthcare services and organized older Lesbians. Lesbians Forced from their Homes What are some of the concerns of older Lesbians? In recent years, we have become aware of the need to establish - Janet Maslin, THE NEW YORK TIMES partners' legal rights prior to any possible healthcare catastrophe, such as befell Sharon Kowalski. Fewer of us maybe aware of other legal problems that may arise later in life. Under current regulations in Wisconsin, for example, in order to receive Medical Assistance (Title 19) funding for care in a nursing home, an individual must sell her house unless it is occupied by her husband or dependent child. - Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE Older Lesbians who have co-owned a house for many years, face the possibility that the partner not entering the nursing home will be forced to move from their residence. Healthcare While many younger Lesbians are "out," older women are much more likely to be closeted and extremely apprehensive about service providers or others becoming aware of their significant relationship. The fear of discrimination or - SISKEL & EBERT insensitivity sometimes impedes use of essential healthcare or social services. This points to the need to sensitize professionals and to develop alternative services as well. Lesbians In Rural Areas Lesbians who live in rural areas or small towns may have concerns and difficulties different from those in urban areas such as Milwaukee or Madison, including greater geographical distance to needed services, or isolation and 'SWOON' loneliness. TOM KALIN A10 CHRISTINE VACHON PRESENTATION Homo to issuance "Di AMERICAN PLAYHOUSE THEATRICAL FILMS ',Imp TOM KALIN We are particularly interested in STUMM RON VAWTER CASIlli DANIEL HAUGHEY cosruc oision.JESSICA HASTON reaching such women to learn about their vim', CRAIG CHESTER DANIEL SCHLACHET MICHAEL KIRBY MICHAEL needs and experiences. — 7:30 P.M. ORIENTAL THEATRE Another group we would like to reach is THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18,1993 women who may not identify themselves Benefit Premiere for the Cream City Foundation as Lesbian, but have lived for years or all Advance Tickets $10 — At the Door $12 — Advance Tickets Available At: of their life with another woman. Tickets Go On Sale January 29. Oriental Theatre Station 2 Boot Camp In Step Office People's Books Triangle M & M Club Wisconsin Light Advertise Outpost Natural Foods This Is It Mail orders: Cream City Foundation, P.O. Box 204, Milwaukee, WI 53201 In Include Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope Wisconsin Light Sponsored by Wisconsin Light and In Step January 21, 1993—February 3, 1993—WISCONSIN LIGHT-4

Give the People Light and they EDITORIAL Some Thoughts will find their own way. On The Gays Can't Be Changed To Straights Inauguration The By 'Christian' Do-Gooders By Mary Shafer As I watched the inauguration of our In our opinion, the freedom of the press is a sacred right not to be infringed. Yet, we Wisconsin 42nd President of the United States, must view with regret the display ads in the Shepherd Express (the most recent one in the despite some of the inanities uttered by January 14- 21 issue) for something called "Homosexuals Anonymous." We have the news commentators to fill dead air Light received many calls on the ad and we think there is a need to address it. between events, I couldn't help but be First of all, being Gay or Lesbian is not a sickness. It is not an illness of any kind. All struck by the enormity of the day and its the research and learned opinion supports this. meaning. Please bear with what you On the contrary, sexual orientation is a deeply ingrained part of the human personalty might feel to be sappiness; if with a strong genetic component. Inauguration Day isn't one that A group like Homosexuals Anonymous (and there are many of them across the Americans may feel proud of their country), is exceedingly dangerous. In appealing, as they do, to the most vulnerable and country, it's a sad thing. confused, those usually ridden with guilt, they can get into a person's head and cause After all, for the first time in 12 years, I irreparable harm. The articles about them in the Advocate, Frontiers and many other feel a surge of hope where before there Lesbian/Gay publications as well as mainstream publications, demonstrate that clearly. was only despair. Don't misunderstand: I These people have no expertise. They have only their belief (belief and knowledge are am neither naive nor stupid. I don't not the same thing), that being born Lesbian or Gay is wrong, evil, sinful, ad nauseam. expect miracles from our new They say "cure," but there is absolutely nothing to cure. The only thing these people administration. But as I've told many can do is to try through guilt, to change behavior on the assumption or belief that changed people, I'd be happy with just a bit more behavior indicates changed interior reality. That is not true and it's foolish to think so. human compassion, a little less Executive & Editorial Offices We can, for example, teach a parrot to speak words, but that exterior behavior doesn't mean interior understanding. generalized hostility. And as I watched 1843 N. Palmer the man who promised us "a kinder, Another belief that these people have is that we have choose to be Lesbian or Gay. We gentler America," and then proceeded to Milwaukee, WI 53212 do not choose our orientation. It is part of our individual warp and woof, an integral part of invade three countries in four years leave (414) 372-2773 who we are. We can only choose what to do with it. We can be honest and deal with it in a the White mature way. Or we can sit huddled in fear. House for the last time, I felt Light FAX: [414] 289-0789 the stirrings of a new spirit. We can marry someone of the opposite sex and ruin an innocent life. Or we can accept The Miracle of Transition PROFESSIONAL STAFF ourselves for who we are and love one who can return it in full measure. There is another assumption operating as well. That is that being Lesbian or Gay never I was, first of all, awed anew at the Publisher transcends sex; that it's simply a matter of who you go to bed with. This too, we know to theory put into action of a peaceful and Jerry Johnson be false. orderly exchange of power. In the light of Being Lesbian or Gay certainly involves sex. Ideally with us, as with heterosexuals, sex the many violent, anarchic power is the powerful symbol of the wondrously beautiful interior reality of love. Put love, struggles ensuing the world over this very Executive Editor honest love, together with sex, and we'll guarantee you'll have nuclear melt-down. day, it is a testament to the genius of the Terry Boughner, Ph.D. Being Lesbian or Gay goes far beyond sex. It is a matter of who you love. It is a matter original framers of our Constitution, with of being fulfilled by someone and fulfilling them in return. That's called love. Sex can be all its inherent flaws, that we are, after all faked. Love can't. Love is not gender- oriented. And love, honest, committed love, is what these years, still able to make it work. being Lesbian or Gay is all about. It occurred to me as I watched Clinton Arts & Entertainment Editor A strong word of advice: Do not be fooled or taken in by groups who purport to be able taking his oath of office that, although Geno to change you. Stay away from them. some scary person might be lurking in the The one thing you can do is to accept yourself. If you need help in that, seek expert crowd with the intention of keeping him counseling from people who know what they're doing. But there's one thing sure. If you from doing so, no effort was going to be Advertising Manager don't accept yourself for exactly who you are, you will never, ever on this earth be able to made by his predecessor to disrupt the Jerry Johnson love anyone else. That is the true impossibility and it holds for both Gays and straights. ceremony. That this was achieved 372-2773 through a system of honor and not Advertising Representative FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK military force is, sadly, almost In Madison remarkable. Bruce Hakes And then there were the crowds. As the (608) 251-8801 cameras pulled back and panned the President Clinton Inaugural Brings length of Pennsylvania Avenue, the COLUMNISTS Reflecting Pool, right on up to the Back Memories of the Past platforms in front of the Capitol Building, Maytee Aspuro, Jamakaya, the sheer size of the mass of people who Karen By Terry Boughner anyone who is any different from Lamb, Ph.D., Bill Meunier, Deb had gathered to welcome their new leader Procknow There are two inaugurals that stick in themselves. As there is only one way to and to cheer brought forth in me a wave of my mind. One is the first. My great (many God, they think, so there should only be something — was it patriotism? — that greats) grandfather, Commodore James one society. gave me goose bumps and assured me REPORTERS Nicholson, rowed Washington across the I said before that Operation Rescue and that my own feelings of renews hope were Eugene Brzenk, Ph.D., Sue Burke, Hudson River to New York where he was its ilk, the various "family values" not an isolated phenomena this day. Darren J. Foster, Jamakaya, Julie to assume office. All this told many times groups and Christian coalitions, never A Feeling of Pride family and handed down. There was cared one hoot about babies. They only Kleppin, Bill Meunier, John Quinlan, in the As the new President gave his address, great hope then, much of it fulfilled. wanted power to deprive women of their Mary Shafer, Carl Szatmary, Woodrow the cameras picked up the faces of In the second there was great hope as rights, and that only as a starting point. Thalberg children, young women and men, old men well But to gain power, they need money. and women, people all sizes, shapes and It was in 1969 and Lyndon Johnson had Abortion doesn't bring in money any colors. They were the faces of America. been driven from office. Richard Nixon more, so they've turned their rhetoric They were our faces. And we were Typography & Process Graphics had said that he had a secret plan to end against Lesbians and Gays. smiling. C. S.P., INCORPORATED the Vietnamese War and heal a bitterly I find it interesting that Clinton has Suddenly, it divided country. identified himself with Thomas Jefferson. occurred to me what the THE WISCONSIN LIGHT is published biweekly by NOVO feeling was that had swept through me; it I was living in Washington then, just Jefferson, if you remember, rewrote the GRAPHICS, LTD.. wiih offices at 1843 N. Palmer, was pride. It was pride that in the face of Milwaukee. WI 53212. Advertising and copy deadline is the finishing up my grad school career and bible, taking out all he thought to be Thursday prior to publication. Opinions expressed by politicians who lie, powerful figures who decided to attend the festivities. irrational in it. He got the book down to writers in WISCONSIN LIGHT are not necessarily those of cheat, steal and deceive, war abroad and the publisher, editor, or our advertisers. Any reference I saw Nixon being sworn in (through about ten pages. hunger at home; made to any individual or organization should not be binoculars). I watched the parade. And When he founded the University of regardless of those who construed as an indication of the same's sexual or affection turn away from their fellows in need and orientation or preference. All copy, text, design, photos, and that night there were parties. Virginia, he wrote into its charter a those who would illustrations in advertisements are published with the I don't remember how I got home. All I prohibition against hiring clergy of any make us feel strangers understanding that the advertiser is fully authorized and has in our own land; in spite of all this and secured proper written consent for the use of names, know was that it was one of the few times kind. When he said that he'd sworn more, we still retain the ability to pictures, or testimonials of any living person, and (honest) when I woke up, looked over, and "eternal hostility over every form of hope. Is WISCONSIN LIGHT may lawfully publish and cause such this the strength of America? Yes. But not publication to be made; and the advertiser agrees by wondered who was the guy in bed beside tyranny over the mind of man," he was only of America. It is the strength of submitting ads to indemnify and save blameless the me. referring to religion. the publication of any error that may be contained in said ad. human race. I don't know to this day, but I do As I say, I have my twinges about WISCONSIN LIGHT does not accept any responsibility for This capacity for optimism in the face of any claims made by advertisers. The entire contents of remember that he was just about the Clinton, but I want him so badly to WISCONSIN LIGHT are © Copyrighted and protected adversity, constant and massive, is what cutest Asian guy I'd ever seen in my life succeed. If he doesn't there'll be all hell under the Federal Copyright Act and International has kept us all here for as long as we've Conventions. Reproduction of any portion of any issue will with a face to die for and a body like to pay. I mean that literally. not be permitted without express written permission of been. It is the thread of polished brass. 12:20 p.m. CST. A very impressive continuity that NOVO GRAPHICS, LTD. Legal venue is Milwaukee County, runs through generations, races, creeds, Wisconsin. Printed in the U.S.A. In the second one, there was great ceremony. It always is, I guess. At least cultures, communities, hope. Jimmy Carter had come to office this time we didn't have to see the faces families. It is Copyright © 1993 what keeps the changing of bringing the promise of honesty to of Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson the guard from turning By Novo Graphics, Ltd. government. He was a gentle man. We scowling out at us. One looks like a into collapse and chaos. did not know then, I don't think, how that malignant buddah, the other like Kali. Sacrifice and Responsibility Office Hours: gentleness would so soon be perceived as The Catholics weren't represented In the faces of America, I saw a Monday-Friday-9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. weakness. either. I'm not disappointed by that, willingness to accept the new President's 24-hour recording Now, as I write, Bill Clinton is about to considering the fact that the Pope is message of sacrifice and responsibility, of take the oath of office as 42nd President taking his bishops (Rembert Weakland the end of looking for "something for of the United States. There is great hope among them) to Colorado this Summer, by nothing." I saw, in some faces, the SUBSCRIPTIONS — again. that action sanctifying hate. resolve to do it better, this job of living. In First-class subscription rate is $24.95 Maybe I'm just being cynical, but I others, I recognized the glint of fear and for one year (25 issues). have twinges down in my gut, those tiny anxiety of a future unknown. Still others feelings of apprehension Third-class subscription rate is $11.95 that just won't shone with determination to own their go for one year (25 issues). away. I don't like what is happening to actions and give to those who follow a the Haitians. Not only aren't they to be better place to be. But Foreign subscription rates 10,11,XISto regardless of the available allowed in, they're being specific upon request. blockaded on emotions registered on their their island so they can't get out. But I countenances, these people all displayed Institutional Member may only be over- reacting. I hope so. a single, united intent: to look ahead. Maybe I'm too afraid to hope this time, or Despite what may lie there, we all afraid to hope too much. appeared willing to face it with resolve, Yet, I want so desperately for him to BOOT CAMP SALOON and not look back. This, I think, is what succeed. He must succeed. If he does not, MILWAUKEE'S struck me most in the midst of all the I am very afraid that the mean-spirited LEATHER / LEVI BAR pomp and circumstance. forces of the religious right-wing will While Chelsea yawned during the grow in power until they become 209 E. National national anthem, and Millie scurried GAY AND LESBIAN overwhelming. Milwaukee, WI about unbidden by Barbara on the White PRESS ASSOCLAI1ON Their intent is to establish a theocratic 414-643-6900 House veranda; while bitter political tyranny, sweeping away the rights of enemies who just months earlier had women and minorities — all minorities, TURN TO CLINTON, PAGE 4 January 21, 1993—February 3, 1993—WISCONSIN LIGHT-5 Justice Dept. Sought To Investigate Dykes To Watch Out For - - — - - Hi, ToNI! YEAH, ICS STARTING OH MY -.II I'M eABE rS0Rgy WE ORDERED GOD, yooRE LIKE. "\ TO SHOW. CAN YOU Got)! I CAN'T Beating Death LATE- IT? -ThERE3 BELIEVE Gay Seaman's ALREADY GROWING! BELIEVE A BABYI4 HERE! IT! [San Diego, CA]- An unidentified The National Gay and Lesbian Task Marine at the El Toro Marine Corps Force (NGLTF), the Human Rights Station in California was asked by a Campaign Fund (HRCF), Queer Nation reporter for the Navy Times what he and other Lesbian/Gay national groups would do if he learned that a Gay man are demanding an independent lived in his barracks. "I'd have to kill investigation by the U.S. Justice Department. him, 1 guess," the Marine was quoted as NE EVENING saying in the publication's January 4, HRCF's J.B. Collier said that Schindler AT CAFE TOPAZ-. ban on 1993 edition. was a casualty of the military's 01992 BY ALISON BECHDEL This is apparently what happened to a Gays and Lesbian, insisting that the ban atmosphere where Seaman last October. fosters an HARRIET!AND LIN - OH. WHAT AM -THEY'RE YoU CAN story in the last issue Gay-bashing is acceptable. THAT SHE-DEVIL SHE) ,SHE SEES I GONNA Do? TURNING ARDUND. LET GO OF MY In an update to a LEAVING. ARM NON. AND leaders "That's the official stance. It's wrong TAKEd (JR WITH! HOW you. CAN'T EAT WITH THEY'RE of Light, Gay and Lesbian DARE THEY COME laro THEM HERE! GOOD MOVE, PUT DOWN THAT throughout the country are demanding to be Gay," said Collier. THIS RESTAURANT? HARRIET. FORK the fr...zznv, that the Clinton Administration Jim Woodward, Vice President of a investigate the beating death of a sailor San Diego Veterans Association and Gay last October, one month after he counselor with the Lesbian and Diego, acknowledged that he was Gay. Men's Community Center in San it Seaman Allen R. Schindler, 22, was said, "This is the event that will make he murdered in a bathroom near a Navy base absolutely clear to the President... that the in Japan by a shipmate while another must act quickly and firmly to end crew member looked on, the military policy of discrimination." alleges. In addition, James Jennings, WELL, IT IS HARD TO wrote Schindler's lover in San Diego, has I CAN'T TAKE IT WHAT '5 AHH, SHE SAYS SHE HA5 TRouBLE. Prior to his death, Schindler SWITCH GEARS FRoAA ANYMORE! EVERYWHERE I THIS KEEPv, CLEAR BOUNDARIES WITH TUST due to written to Clinton protesting Schindler's ID FRIENDS WITH No about his "regular harassment" Go, THERE THEY ARE! IF SHE NO ME. So SHE NEEDS A COUPLE MaillIS LOVERS President lift TAKING A BREAK was Gay. Others have testified death and urging that the won-5' NO CONTACT' WHY'S SHE CONTACT WHERE WE DON'TSEE EACH OTHER. TRANSITION. the fact he A GpoO IDEA. the ban. FOLLOWING ME AROUND?/ DEAL ? THEN, SUPPOSEDLY, WE'LL BE ABLE IS PRoNAHLy to this as well. ro BE FRIENDS. AS iF! A friend of Schindler's, an anonymous However, Schindler's mother, Dorothy Salvation seaman, said that one time Schindler's Hajdys, an accountant for the LL_FL crew members glued his locker shut and Army in Chicago Heights, IL, was quoted OR DE that they regularly said such things as in the Los Angeles Times as saying that "There's a faggot on this ship and he she feared for all Gays in the military if should die." Schindler's ship was the the ban is lifted. "I fear for their lives," Belleau Wood which Schindler referred to she said. Naval as the "Helleau Wood" because of the Admiral Frank Kelso, Chief of harassment he received. Operations who has opposed lifting the IT Schindler was beaten beyond anti-Gay ban said in a recent statement, THANK YOU, TONI, Fog BRAISED MOYEP! I current Department of THAT PEARL or KOHLRABI THAT'S FELT IT MOVE, recognition. His family was able to "I believe the I(131 AND OKRA FOR cLARKE! OH VG0D! best WISDOM. ITS identify him only because of the tattoos on Defense policy on homosexuality is WHAT I NEEDED GUMBO? Tonll THERE REALLY IS A But To BABY IN HERE!! his forearms. for the readiness of our armed forces. HEAR. or At the time of his death, Schindler was I do not in any way condone violence being processed for administrative harassment against homosexuals or discharge because he had acknowledged anyone else." himself to be a Gay man. On Monday, January 18, 1993, the Navy investigators say Gay-bashing Queer Nation Military Freedom Project, may have been a motive and plan a HRCF and the Gay, Lesbian Bisexual January 19 hearing to determine whether Veterans of America (GLBVA) held a to court-martial Airman Terry Helvey, 20, peaceful memorial for Schindler at the for murder. Navy Memorial on Pennsylvania Avenue. A second sailor, Charles A. Vins, 20, This was attended by Schindler's mother Log Cabin Club to Adopt has also been arrested in connection with and younger brother. the death. Vins, an airman, was charged A similar memorial service was held in Discuss Elections with two counts of failing to report a crime San Diego on January 17 also attended by Constitution, The Log Cabin Club of or by and resisting arrest. He has agreed to Schindler's mother and younger brother. [Milwaukee]- by attending the next meeting has announced that it will hold the Log Cabin testify against Helvey. Wisconsin sending a check payable to its second meeting on Monday, January Club of Wisconsin to: Jim McFarland, 25, at 8:00 p.m. The meeting will again be 913 E. Kilbourn, Apt 1, Milwaukee, WI This Is It Bar Raises $1,415 to held in the second floor of the M&M Club, 53202. 124 N. Water Street. The major focus of Aid MAP Patient Support the meeting will be the adoption of a constitution for the club, but members West Side Dykes not your [Milwaukee]- They are Milwaukee AIDS Project (MAP) for direct will also discuss the upcoming State are ordinary Christmas stockings. They patient support, probably going to the Senate special elections and the prospects To Meet d'art made by beautifully worked objects Food Pantry. for the 'Republicans to take the majority in designer Bill noted Milwaukee costume The auction was due to end at 8:00 p.m. the State Senate. sold them February 7 Wedepohl who has made and on January 20. By the late afternoon of This meeting follows on the heels of a for 15 years. that day, $1300 had already been raised. very successful organizing meeting held [Milwaukee]- The next meeting of the of This Is It, is no Joe Brehm, owner The final total was $1,415.00. on December 9, 1992. At that meeting, 12 West Side Dykes (WSD) will be on He saw them, different from anyone else. Republicans voted unanimously to Sunday, February 7 from 6:00 to 9:00 22 of fell in love with them and bought Do Not Support organize a Log Cabin organization in p.m. For the first hour, there will be them to decorate the bar for the holidays. Wisconsin and affiliate with the national introductions followed by a discussion of the People coming into the bar admired Colorado Log Cabin Federation. what's happening in the women's stockings. The work on them was elegant, The purposes of the Log Cabin Club of community, job openings, and things the colors striking, people said. Some of Businesses Wisconsin will include promoting the WSD members would !me to see the designs were traditional, others more Republican Party in the Lesbian and Gay happening. [Milwaukee]- Last issue we promised to contemporary. But whatever they were, community; promoting the concerns of the In the second hour, members will break publish names of companies based in they attracted the eye. Many patrons Lesbian and Gay community in the up into different groups for conversation or products from asked if they were for sale. Colorado distributing Republican Party; and to advance the civil or games. state. A reader sent us names among Joe says that that's when he had the that rights of Lesbians and Gays through the WSD exists to promote neighborliness, idea, that if people wanted to buy the which are: political process. networking and social activities among P.O. Box 889, stockings, perhaps they would do it as Adolph Coors Brewery, Membership in the Log Cabin Club is Lesbians. Meetings are always the first well in a good cause. Golden, CO 80401; Scotts Liquid-Gold, open to any person of voting age who Sunday of the month and are open to all CO 80239; On January 4, 1993, Joe began a silent Inc., 4880 Havana, Denver, supports the goals of the organization. Dykes living west of the Lake and east of Dr. E., auction for the stockings as well as the Pentax Corp., 35 Inverness Dues for membership were set at $20 at Madison. For more information, call Julie two large Santas that stood on the back of Englewood, CO 80112. the organizational meeting. Members of at (414) 778-1269 or Mimi at (414) across more, the bar. The proceeds of the auction go to Should anyone run please the community can join the organization 445-4179. the Cream City Foundation directed to the keep us informed and we'll publish them. Join us on WED., JAN 27TH in the PUT LP YOUR STACKNER CABARET as the 4 CI Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents A BENEFIT "DUKES" TO HELP L\ PERFORMANCE for the ria_4411111111 34 MILWAUKEE AIDS PROJECT. vilwaukee AGAINST CURTAIN TIME: THE FIGHT 7:30 P.M. TICKETS: $12.00 All seats reserved lunch-i11-4-11:30-2.•30 AIDS. REP Box Office Sat-noon-3 224-9490 Sun. Brunch-l/-4 by Mercedes Ellington January 22• February 28 Take the A-Train to the Stackncr Cabaret where you'll visit the Dinner-nightly-5-11 City of Jazz! Based on some of Ellington's greatest hits and a few lesser known gems, this salute to the legendary Duke Accepted! Major Credit Cards DUKE'S: Ellington traces the roots of Jazz through the words and music • • Duke himself. • • of the 12z N Water St 347-1962 • • January 21, 1993—February 3, 1993—WISCONSIN LIGHT-6 The Light 1/ELY PATS Gay Themed Play, 'Dream Quest' Gay/Lesbian Film Fest at UWM Begins 5 Week Madison Run Offers Varied, Provocative Fare [Madison]- An original play by Callen Dream Quest, Larry Acherman, was one Harty opened at the Broom Street Theatre By Jamakaya "to be sister, man and wife, to live of the four co-founders of UW-Madison's and Woodrow Thalberg in Madison on January 15 and will run for 10% Society. together and die together." A variety of provocative movies, The Twin Bracelets is a six weeks. Appearing as Nicholas is Broom Street haunting film, The including experimental shorts and feature whose beautiful images play, Dream Quest, is about a actor, writer and director, Marty and intense futuristic state length films, documentaries, dramas and emotions will find a place in your in which everything not Mulhern. Nicholas' lover, David, is heart. even campy comedies, will be shown at sanctioned by the government, including played by Brian Wild, the DJ at Club 3054 Tom of Finland homosexuality, the Gay/Lesbian Film and Video Festival anti- government groups, in Madison. Daddy and the Muscle Academy, and arts that scheduled for January 29 to February 5, celebrate the individual over For further information and shown at 9:30 p.m. that same night, is a the state, 1993 in Milwaukee. is controlled or eliminated by reservations call the Broom Street documentary on the Gay erotic artist Tom the government. The fest is sponsored by Great Lakes In this future, scientists Theatre at (608) 244-8338. of Finland. Tom's heroic and have perfected Film & Video. Films will be screened at a way to tap into and watch hypermasculine drawings of the male people's dreams, the UWM Cinema, on the second floor of and use that as a way to physique have appeared in Gay control the populace. Theatre X To the Student Union at 2200 E. Kenwood publications and art galleries for decades The play opens Blvd. with two Gay men and have helped define the term awakened Following are brief reviews of some of by police who are there to Hold Hat Contest "homoeroticism." Tom is interviewed, arrest the offerings we were able to screen in them for their sexuality. One, [Milwaukee]- Theatre X is looking for his drawings are reviewed, and several advance. For a complete schedule and David, is captured, while his lover, artists to design hats for the March 13th steamy erotic sequences are added for ticket info, please refer to the Nicholas, escapes. The drama follows gala benefit Hats Off To Theatre X. The good measure. Nicholas in advertisement in this issue. his efforts to find and free his grand prize for the "best of show" will A number of Gay shorts will be shown lover. be two round-trip tickets on Midwest Hammer's "Nitrate Kisses" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 3. In A Colorado-Inspired Play Express Airlines to any city in the U.S. Lesbian director Barbara Hammer will The Disco Years, a Gay teen struggles to Dream Quest was written and is being Other prizes include gift certificates, be on hand Tuesday, February 4 at 7:30 come out amid the homophobia of his directed by Callen Harty, who has been cash prizes, theatre tickets and more. p.m. for the showing of her new film, mother, straight friends, and even his involved in dozens of productions in the This party to benefit Theatre X will Nitrate Kisses. This intellectually lover. It has a good feel for the 1970's and last ten years, both in Madison and in include dinner, dancing and a juried show challenging film, relevant to both Gay high school peer pressure hell. In The Denver, CO. He returned to Madison of the hats hosted by Art Kumbalek. The men and Lesbians, is sure to spur many Dead Boys Club, a nerdy lad is magically from Colorado in large part because of the hats will be sold in a silent auction. questions and comments from its transported to a 1970's dance club by a repressive atmosphere that he says he There will be two categories of hat viewers. pair of possessed shoes! found there (even before the state's makers, general and student (ages 16-22). The overriding theme is the survival of On the same bill is Marlon Riggs' passage of Amendment 2). It was, he Participants will be invited as guests at Gay/Lesbian history and culture despite latest outstanding effort, No, Je Ne says, his experience in Colorado which in this evening of dinner and dancing. efforts to repress our love and render us Regrette Rien, about being many ways inspired the play. Artists will have the option of modeling invisible. But the images and narrative do African-American, Gay and living with Harty was most recently seen by Gay their hat in the show. not follow a simple linear course, and the HIV. You may not always agree with the audiences in the Madison production of Interested artists should call Theatre X issues raised are a lot more complex than conclusions of the five people profiled, Jerker. He, along with one of the actors in at (414) 278-0555 for more information. this brief sketch can possibly convey. but their spirits are compelling. Nitrate Kisses is roughly divided into Queens in Space! four sections, whose themes overlap and Finally, Vegas In Space (9:30 p.m. `Claire of Moon,' Portrait of reinforce each other. The narration, which Friday, Feb. 5), may not quite challenge includes (in part) older Lesbians Rocky Horror as the "Queen" of reminiscing about Gay life in decades Marriage' Among '92's Best midnight flicks, but it may achieve its own gone by, analysis of a fascinating 1931 By Maytee cult status. In what could be described as Aspuro during the first few minutes of the film. Gay film called Lot of Sodom, and "The Jetsons on Acid," a crew of PART 2 What was described as the film's tease comments by and about the Lesbian Northern earthling space cadets take gender Exposure, Fried Green by another reviewer, I found to be the survivors of Nazi death camps, are Tomatoes transformation pills and disguise and Portrait of a Marriage (to realistic, familiar, difficult dance juxtaposed with explicit scenes of Gay discussed themselves as a lounge act to save the be below) all give us reason to experienced by two women attracted to and Lesbian sex. Your challenge, dear hope for planet Clitoris, home of the most an improved and more visible one another. reader, is to de-code it and put it all glamorous drag queens in the galaxy! mainstream representation of ourselves. Claire is at its best during the more together. Bring your thinking caps along! The humor "drags" in places, but In addition, Lesbian characters or subtle moments between Noel and Claire. A double bill sure to please both storylines there are more laughs in Vegas in Space of differing qualities have Nuance communicates better than Lesbians and Gay men is Kiev Blue and recently than in most Hollywood comedies. A large been found in television shows outright declarations or lectures. Changing Our Minds: The Story of Dr. Gay/Lesbian audience is bound to go such as Civil Wars, Roseanne, LA Law I don't envy any filmmaker whose work Evelyn Hooker at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, bonkers over the campy story and and Hearts Afire. These efforts still do becomes a community event. The scrutiny January 31. Both are conventional transvestite hijinx. It plays not give us reason to be satisfied. of being an event is often times unfair. documentaries. with Drag Queen Blues, a short video about the Claire of the Moon Claire is a film I can easily recommend as Kiev Blue contains compelling a welcomed lovable and outrageous Joan Jett Blakk, This leads me to Claire of the Moon, a addition to the few and far interviews with Gays and Lesbians in the the "Mayor of Queer Chicago." film by director Nicole Conn. Prior to between efforts of Lesbian filmmaking. I Ukraine. Their isolation and the level of will viewing the film, I read two reviews, both look forward to future efforts by fear and repression in their daily lives will by men. The reviews lead me to question Nicole Conn. I hope that Conn's next give queer American audiences effort will if I should even bother spending the time also include the portrayal of perspective on our own relative freedom. and money to see Claire. I entered the Lesbian women of color. Imagine having to obtain state permission theatre with low expectations. I thought Portrait of a Marriage to live with your partner! Or, having to that at the very least, sitting in a movie Portrait of a Marriage was filmed in face a hospital visit, knowing full well theatre filled with dykes proudly out for Great Britain. The British have that, because of shortages. the the night was worth the admission. consistently demonstrated a willingness multiple-use needles may infect you with I must admit that my standards differ to face issues of sexuality with more HIV! Still, the spirit of these brave men for a Lesbian film such as Claire. honesty than their American and women is inspiring. Kiev Blue is a Independently made, I do not expect the counterparts. Portrait is the cultural eye- opener. high Hollywood production standards. I dramatization of the love affair between Dr. Hooker to the Rescue! look for the rare, honest depiction of the Vita Sackville-West and Violet Trefusis. Changing Our Minds is the life story of Lesbian community. Were it not for the fact that the events are Dr. Evelyn Hooker, whose As the two other reviewers pointed out, well documented, the viewer might groundbreaking research about Gay men some of the scenes in Claire were wonder if any a bit relationship could have in the 1950's eventually led to the forced and the heterosexual woman provoked such willful psychic damage American Psychiatric Association writers did fit stereotypical categories. upon the lives of the four players. dropping homosexuality from its official But, these were minor problems given the The controversy with Portrait was not list of mental illnesses. overall impact of the film. in what was seen by the American Hooker's was the first research on audience, but Filled With Self-recognition what was not seen. It is Gays to take place outside a prison or reported Claire is a Lesbian film filled with that editing removed over 30 hospital setting. Frightening footage minutes from the three points of self-recognition, one of the installments. The shows the standard remedies for the editing was severest when film's greatest strengths. I wonder how sexual contact treatment of homosexuals not so long between the two much of it goes unappreciated by a women was depicted. ago: lobotomy, electric shock treatment, Given that I have not non-Lesbian viewer, especially a male seen the unedited hysterectomy, castration. Hooker helped version, I must guess heterosexual viewer. (but with some change all that, and her compassion Cfm;se o/1.1-4`r confidence) that what was removed would Claire is a story of two writers, Noel shines through in extensive interviews. 1 1 1 1 1 • 1 , have passed the censors Benedict, an established psychiatrist who were the Another real treasure in the festival is participants heterosexual. is openly Lesbian but emotionally distant, The Twin Bracelets, a feature length film and Claire Jabrowski, a satirist who A Rare Find made in Hong Kong which was written experiences her sexuality as a means of No matter the deletions, Portrait is a and directed by women. It shows at 7:30 LAMM BENEFIT demonstrating her power over men. rare find. It is true to its source. Still, I am p.m. on Saturday, January 30. April 1 — 7:30 P.M. Intimacy is dangerous terrain for both. left wondering, when will filmmakers The heroine, Hui-hua, is a teenager DOWNER THEATRE Forced to share a writer's retreat cabin, present stories as honestly which portray rebelling against the many constraints of Advance these opposites $10 — At Door $12 aggravate one another. a healthy Lesbian relationship with a life in her provincial Chinese village. She By mail only to LAMM, P.O. Box With time, a fragile common ground is relatively happy ending? This question seeks love and solace in the arms of her 93323, Milwaukee, WI 53233 established, followed by a growing, has followed Lesbian literature childhood friend, Hsiu. Hui-hua flirts Include S.A.S.E. — Sponsored erotically tense-filled friendship. throughout the centuries. It is a question openly with Hsui, grows terribly jealous by Wisconsin Light & In Step. What I find refreshing in Claire is that equally valid to film/video. of Hsui's arranged marriage, and begs these two women don't share their bed TO BE CONTINUED her beloved to fulfill their childhood vow January 21, 1993—February 3, 1993—WISCONSIN LIGHT-7

Film. SPONSORS Great Lakes UWM Union Cinema This program was made possible by a 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd. grant from the Cream City Foundation. Additional support was provided by IN STEP. CREAM, CITV TICKETS: FOUNDATION Tickets for individual shows are $5.00, $3.00 for students. Festival Passes good for all shows are $35.00, $25.00 for students. All tickets and passes will be sold at the door. \..H=• (z) 41 4th I, qestivae „all\ call 229-6971 Friday4-'40'29TH Tuesday Thursday January 29 FEBRUK1% February 2 February 4 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm LESBIAN SHORTS QUEER PERFORMANCE — LIVE Saturday, BARBARA HAMMER — IN PERSON created by Debbie NITRATE KISSES Featuring LANGUISH IT WASN'T LOVE with Jane January 30 USA, 1992, 67 min Davis who performs the piece USA, 1992, 20 min essential text of uncondi- Barbara Hammer's provocative and Kramer. It is the 7:30 pm by Sadie Benning an inherited love story, a groundbreaking new film searches between tional intimacy, In her latest pixelvision diary film, Milwau- Figueroa performs SWEET the lines, beyond the margins, and outside mistake. David THE TWIN BRACELETS kee artist Sadie Benning mixes passion QUERIDA, a movement monologue that conventional boundaries for the lost Hong Kong/Taiwan, 1990, 100 min and heartbreak in a film noir road movie explores aspects of growing up Latino and vestiges of a gay and lesbian culture. by Yu-Shan Huang fantasy that never leaves her bedroom. queer on Milwaukee's South Side. FOOD A remarkable film, written and directed by Barbara Hammer is America's most prolific PIECE by Joseph Rabensdorf completes WOMEN women, The Twin Bracelets is a deeply IN(VISIBLE) and renowned lesbian filmmaker. She will the program. In it, Rabensdorf uses USA, 1991, 26 min moving and tragic portrayal of one woman's answer questions after the film. melons, hot dogs, bananas, and meat to struggle for independence, and for the love by Marina Alvarez and Ellen Spiro explore the beauty myth, sexism, and pain. of another woman. This video focuses on the heroic and empowered responses of three strong also showing women of color with HIV/AIDS. JANINE 9:30 pm USA, 1990, 9 min DADDY AND THE MUSCLE ACADEMY A GOAT NAMED TENSION by Cheryl Dunye Finland, 1991, 55 min USA, 1992, 6 min The story of a black woman's relationship by Ilppo Pohjola by Kate J. Goodnight with a white upper middle class friend and Tom of Finland is one of the gay world's A charming visual pun, based on an actual their subsequent struggle for mutual few authentic icons. This documentary, classified ad placed by two women who lost acceptance despite racial and sexual completed shortly before Tom's death at their pet goat. differences. the age of 71, gives us a compelling and thorough review of his drawings. The film AMONG GOOD CHRISTIAN PEOPLES I NEED A MAN LIKE YOU also includes some steamy invented USA, 1991, 30 min Canada, 1986, 24 min sequences — a sort of journey to the by Jacqueline Woodson and Catherine by Kalli Paakspuu and Daria Stermac center of Tom's psyche. Saalfield Friday This funny and provocative film is a zany The story of a black lesbian raised as a burlesque of sex roles. It features the girl TIME EXPIRED Jehovah Witness. Featuring the music of February 5 group, the Clichettes, performing new USA, 1992, 30 min Lavender Light Black and People of All 7:30 pm versions of songs from the 60's. by Danny Leiner Colors Lesbian and Gay Gospel choir. a recently released ex-con The story of STIGMATA: THE TRANSFIGURED BODY SPLASH who finds himself embroiled I NEVER DANCED THE WAY GIRLS from Brooklyn USA, 1992, 28 min USA, 1991, 7 min with his indulgent WERE SUPPOSED TO in a crisis: should he stay by Leslie Asako Gladsjo by Thomas Harris into the USA, 1992, 6 min Italian mom or should he go off Through visceral encounters with women This well crafted experimental collage former prison roommate, a by Dawn Suggs sunset with his who practice forms of body modification reflects on the artist's childhood and the Latino drag This funny video examines the way women pragmatic, no-nonsense such as cutting, piercing, and branding, this impact of family and white society on his are supposed to move, eat, and act. queen? tape explores concepts of beauty, self- becoming a gay man. determination, and the outer limits of 9:30 pm female sexuality. (Not for the faint hearted.) AN ALL-AMERICAN STORY Sunday Wednesday SKIN COMPLEX USA, 1992, 21 min 31 February 3 Great Britain, 1992, 20 min by John Keitel January by Stephen Lennhoff What happens when you take your boy- 5:30 pm 7:30 pm This documentary confronts skinheads of friend of three years to your five year differing persuasions, race, and sexuality, HELL DIVIN' WOMEN GAY SHORTS college reunion to meet old fraternity TINY AND RUBY: and questions whether the style can be 1987-88, 30 min brothers and ex-girlfriends. USA, separated from the fascist, homophobic by Greta Schiller and Andrea Weiss NO, JE NE REGRETTE RIEN politics that it represents. STRIP JACK NAKED Narrated by poet Cheryl Clarke, this film USA, 1992, 30 min Great Britain, 1991, 90 min tells the story of drummer Ruby Lucas and by Marlon Riggs BLUE BOYS by Ron Peck her long-term lover, legendary jazz trum- Through music, poetry and, at times, Great Britain, 1992, 25 min Ron Peck, the director of Nighthawks, one peter Tiny Davis. chilling self-disclosure, five seropositive by Stewart Marshall of the first gay-made and gay-themed black gay men speak of their individual This hard-hitting documentary questions TURNABOUT: THE STORY OF THE feature films to be widely distributed uses confrontation with AIDS. By the director of operations by police and customs to smash YALE PUPPETEERS the making of that film to explore growing the extraordinary Tongues Untied. so-called "gay sex rings," and provides new up gay in London. USA, 1992, 58 min evidence to challenge myths about the by Dan Bessie THE DISCO YEARS volume and violence of today's pornography. "Shots of London's spooky suburban This documentary tells the story of the Yale USA, 1991, 30 min streets and a montage of teen lust ob- Puppeteers who created a world famous Directed by Robert Lee King BLACK BODY jects..." — Mark Finch, British Film Institute puppet and cabaret theater in Hollywood. An adolescent gay man comes of age while USA, 1992, 5 min Now 92 years old, the Puppeteers talk in high school in the 70's. This quintessen- by Thomas Harris about their experiences as gay men tial coming out story starring Dennis This short, provocative film examines working in theater since the 1920's. Christopher (Breaking Away) and Gwen cultural conceptions of the black body. Welles (Desert Hearts) is remarkably 7:30 pm honest and poignant. 9:30 pm KIEV BLUE DRAG QUEEN BLUES USA, 1992, 28 min USA, 1992, 3 min by Heather MacDonald THE DEAD BOYS CLUB by Gabriel Gomez and Elspeth Kydd This insightful documentary includes recent USA, 1992, 25 min An enigmatic look at the musical, and interviews with nine lesbian and gay men by Mark Christopher political, Joan Jett Blakk. living in Kiev, Ukraine, where the homo- A boy coming out during the AIDS weary IN SPACE sexual population is extremely closeted. days of the 90's is transported — like VEGAS Dorothy to Oz, by a magical pair of shoes USA, 1992 CHANGING OUR MINDS: — to the loose, joyful, and happening disco by Phillip R. Ford This science fiction adventure music THE STORY OF DR. EVELYN HOOKER days of the 70's. USA, 1992, 75 min comedy drag epic is the first movie about by Richard Schmiechen FEAR OF DISCLOSURE space travel starring beauteous and This film tells the compelling story of Dr. USA, 1989, 5 min glamorous transvestites. Depicting the Evelyn Hooker, the trailblazing psychologist by David Wojnarowicz and Phil Zwickler politically erect behavior on a doomed all- whose pioneering research resulted — in Images of spinning globes and dancing go- female, fun-plagued pleasure planet in the 1974 — in the removal of homosexuality from go boys overlay a text that explores sexual 23rd century, the film stars drag queen icon the American Psychiatric Association's official responsibility and desire among gay men in Doris Fish and the internationally renowned list of mental disorders. the age of AIDS. performance artist Miss X. January 21, 1993—February 3, 1993—WISCONSIN LIGHT-8 National Task Force Begins Women Plan Winter Outting `Fight the Right' National Campaign At D.O.E. Farm February 13-14 [Washington, D.C.]- The National Gay anti-Communism and little in [Madisonl- The Wisconsin Women's include a sauna, sledding hill and space and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) Policy anti-abortion with which the majority of Land Cooperative (WWLC) invites women for breaking your own X-country ski trails Institute has announced the hiring of the country disagrees. However, she to visit D.O.E. Farm for a Winter outing through the campground. Bring your own Oregon activist Scot Nakagawa to said, the Christian Right has found that weekend February 13-14. Activities sleeping bag and pad, food, towel, sled or coordinate its "Fight the Right" inflammatory rhetoric against Lesbians include a Saturday evening potluck toboggan, skis and favorite women's campaign against an onslaught of and Gays is a sure-fire money raiser. supper, dance, and_ slumber party with music tapes or CDs. D.O.E. Farm is Colorado-style anti-Gay initiatives. Kane was asked how dangerous she popcorn and hot beverages. A continental located southwest of Tomah, two hours "Family values" groups in at least a thought the Right Wing was on a scale of breakfast on Sunday morning will be west of Madison via 1-90. dozen states are gearing up to put one to ten, with ten being bad. "Eight to furnished by the WWLC coordinating WWLC is requesting a $6 per night anti-Gay ballot measures before voters nine," she responded without hesitation. council. donation from each visitor. For more this year and next. The threat is "very real." The chem-free lodge/farmhouse has information call: (608) 244-3154 or (608) States targeted by the Right Wing are She went on to say that the Right is very four bedrooms, mattresses for nine plus 242-9556 in Madison. To make Idaho, Michigan, Ohio, Washington, good at networking; they are very sofa and floor sleeping space. Other reservations, call the WWLC number Montana, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, successful at organizing on the grass facilities on the secluded 80 acre land (608) 269-5301. California, Maine, Georgia and Oregon. roots level, something, she added, that Gay arid Lesbian activists around the the Gay and Lesbian community is not. country are preparing for battles similar Kane added that the Right has been to those waged last year in Colorado and "very good" at defining the Oregon. Gay/Lesbian agenda. The "special Lon Mabon, head of the Oregon rights" tactic, she said, has been very BRIAN ANTHONY Citizens Alliance that sponsored the effective. unsuccessful Oregon anti-Gay initiative in Asked why this was, she said that in Director November, is serving as advisor to many her opinion, the Lesbian/Gay community of the Right Wing groups. Rather than has not been clear enough to the public at using the Oregon initiative language, large about the difference between special . it which called homosexuality "unnatural, rights and equal rights. "We must define ,o..,a, . . . . . ••• • s abnormal, wrong and perverse," Right what we want," she said. "We must .4,. .. 000 • o o . 0001 . 4 . 00 .41 . 8 . 06 . 1% o • . I ... Wing Activists are using less educate people." . .... • . • . 14.4.6 • 6.4 inflammatory Colorado language as a Nakagawa Part Of NGLTF's Effort model. Nakagawa will be working out of a field activists in Mabon and Right Wing office in Oregon where he will strategize announced the Idaho this past week, with activists nation-wide regarding Right formation of the "Idaho Citizens Wing efforts. Alliance" and the beginning of a drive to "The Far Right," he said, "has place a Colorado-style initiative on the shifted its focus from the federal level to ballot this coming November. the grassroots. Gay and Lesbian activists HABITAT SOCIETY Anti-Gay Rhetoric Good For The Purse and our supporters need to be prepared Asked by Light how she accounted for for tough battles and must organize as the Right Wing's focus on quickly as possible to pre-empt or defeat FOUNDATION INC. anti-Gay/Lesbian laws, NGLTF's Robin these initiatives." Kane said that it was a progression from Assisting People with HIV/AIDS anti- Communism to anti-abortion to 1111•••••••••••••••••••• • • anti-Gay/Lesbian issues. • • Kane went on to say that there was no • • money for the Christian Right in • B B • • SOCIAL SUPPORT GROUPS / • I -, • Fundraisers • • SERVICES Set for Pride • • • 11 L 311'S , • • BUDDY PROGRAM Celebration • • [Milwaukee]- Wear your heart on your • •• sleeve, or your lapel, or put one on the • • • FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE • • envelope of your true love's Valentine's • Sunday, January 31 • Day card. • • The Milwaukee Lesbian Gay Pride • SUPER • • HOUSING ASSISTANCE Committee (MLGPC) members and • volunteers will be selling special "I Love • BOWL • Pride" stickers during the month of • • • • • ALTERNATIVE / EXPERIMENTAL February to help cover the costs of the • PARTY • up-coming Pride Celebration. Supporting • • RESEARCH bars and businesses will also be selling • Free Food • the stickers and Pride Hearts for a one • • dollar donation. • 75- Tappers • Proud • Crowd • • 813-839-5493 P.O. Box 20305 MLGPC is also collecting names for the • • annual "Proud Crowd" ads to appear in • 672-5580 • the March 4th issue of Wisconsin Light • 1753 S. Kinnickinnic Milwaukee, WI 53207 • 1-800-872-6426 Tampa, FL 33622 and the March 1 1 th issue of In Step. The • • • • • • •• • ••••••••••• • cost of putting your name (and those of your friends) in the ad is $10 per name and $15 for each business and organization. The ad space is being donated by the two publications and all money goes to MLGPC to help put on the best Pride Celebration ever. Listings must be received by February 24 to TAMPA MEDICAL SERVICES guarantee inclusion. With your support, MLGPC can make this year's Pride Celebration bigger and better than ever before. For more • Advanced HIV Treatment / Therapy information, call the Pride Line at (414) 342-2330 or mail your donation to: • Full Medical and Social Services MLGPC, P.O. Box 93852, Milwaukee, WI 53203. • Confidential HIV Testing Midwest Gay • Immediate Care - 24 Hour Access College Confab • State-of-the-Art Health Facility February 26-28 • Alternative & Traditional Therapies • Experimental Drug Therapies / Studies [Ames, IW]-The Midwest Bisexual, Gay and Lesbian College Conference will • Nutrition Counseling be held February 26-28 at the Iowa State University Memorial Union in Ames, • Massage Therapy Iowa. This event, formerly a statewide conference in Iowa, is the first • Counseling and Support Services midwestern student conference. The conference will feature speakers, • HIV Plasma Donor Treatment workshops, caucuses and entertainment Program events. In addition, a meeting will be held for students interested in forming a • Open 7 Days A Week • midwestern Bisexual, Gay and Lesbian student coalition. For more information, call Stephen Lorimor at 1-515-294-2104. Keith Meade Minton, D.O. For An Appointment Call: 3215 D South MacDill Ave. 1-813-681-0938 Tampa, FL 33629 1-800-292-6979 "or January 21, 1993—February 3, 1993—WISCONSIN LIGHT-9 Newspaper Running Ads By Christian Group Out to 'Cure' Gays DIRECTORY OF By Terry Boughner are confused over their sexual identity," [Milwaukee]- "Homosexuality," says says one pamphlet sent by the group. the word in large, bold print. Beneath it Another pamphlet carries anonymous PROFESSIONALS are four statements among which is: "If letters of testimony. One says, "It has it is your very life and identity..."; "If been ten weeks since I have been to a you would be open to 'know' yourself in a porn shop. Another says, "I am far different way in Jesus Christ..." struggling with masturbation and I fell The ad, appearing in Milwaukee's this week." Shepherd Express, is being run for the Psychological Opinion Thomas E. Martin ELECTRONIC FILING second time in the January 14-21 issue of The group says in its literature that its ATTORNEY AT the alternative paper. The ad is sponsored principles are "psychologically sound," LAW Get your refund in about two weeks! by "Homosexual Anonymous of but those actually working in the field of General Practice of Law We will file your return electronically Milwaukee," a part of "Light human sexuality disagree. Ill con Years Experience whether you prepare it or have us Ministries-North," according to the ad. Dr. Michael Bailey, Professor of prepare it. Electronic Filing $20.00 Tax Preparation $25.00 and up Contacted by Light, Marty Genz, Psychology at Northwestern University depending on forms and schedules. Publisher of the Shepherd Express, said and the internationally recognized author 10% to AIDS Prevention. that he had done a lot for the Gay of several studies on homosexuality, was ZEla 765-9413 Ela, Ambelang Tax Preparation community and that this reporter was the asked by Light if sexual orientation can be 933-1572 only one to complain about the ad. changed. Asked if he had read the packet of Bailey responded, "That depends," information advertised by the group, went on to say that if you mean by He Serving the Lesbian and Gay Community. Genz said that he had not. sexual orientation, an attraction a person Want to Be Cured? may have to a member of the same sex, PROCKNOW EST Using a friendly source, Light got the "the answer is no. It cannot be BC •L•I•N•I•C changed." There is considerable ATTORNEY AT LAW packet of information and went through it. 1240 East Brady Street • Milwaukee. Wisconsin evidence, he said, to support that view. Domestic partner protection (wills, power of One leaflet titled "Homosexuals HIV Counseling and Testing Anonymous: a new ministry in On the other hand, he noted, that a attorney, etc.), Unemployment Compensation, Sexually transmitted disease diagnosis, Milwaukee," says that the mission of the person could be made to function sexually Equal Rights, Family Law, Landlord/tenant, testing and treatment group, which calls itself "H.A.," is "a with a member of the opposite sex. and Social Security disability. Alternative Womens' Clinic Bailey went on to say that the question Christian Fellowship of men and women Home Visits Arranged HIV Support Group who help each other on this new journey is "whether we should encourage that Call for Information and Appointment to live free from their homosexual past." change. The answer is no. That would Call Deb Procknow (414) 769-7265 272-2144 The headquarters of the organization is clearly be wrong." given as Reading, Pennsylvania. Bailey was asked whether sexuality had The program espoused by the group a genetic component? He replied, "Yes, which follows a 14-step plan, calls it does." Then he added, "But it is also homosexuality "an addiction," a innate. By that I mean that it does not "servile dependency," "slavery," depend on social influences in its Kathleen A. Neville MS, MSW "bondage," and something from which a development." It is developed at birth or Psychotherapist person "suffers" and from which they shortly thereafter, he said and added that it was rooted far down in the psyche. Lakeshore Clinic 961-6799 or 800 933-8330 can be "cured" and "recover." 3970 N. Oakland, Suite 502 All this is backed up by bible passages, H.A.? Any Good? Shorewood, GAY OWNED & OPERATED bad mistranslations from the original Bailey was asked if, in his opinion, Wisconsin 53211 Hebrew and Greek. groups like H.A. did any good? 414.332.3331 CONTINUING TO SERVE Another pamphlet reads, "H.A. He replied, "No. They don't do any OUR COMMUNITY believes that there is no such thing as a good and they do do harm." homosexual, only men and women He went on to explain that what groups MEMBER : LG.T.A. created by God heterosexually, who like H.A. do is to ask a person to 3610 N. OAKLAND AVE. because of the broken world we live in, "sacrifice a real part of themselves." Portrait Temporary Injunction Postpones Photography Colorado's Amendment 2 REAL ESTATE [Milwaukee]- In an update to our story NGLTF said that "Amendment 2 Business • Personal IF YOU ARE BUYING OR SELLING, on Colorado in the last issue, a Colorado subverts democracy, freedom and justice PLEASE CALL ME state district judge on January 15, 1993, in Colorado for Lesbians and Gay men. It Passports issued a preliminary injunction halting prevents the full participation of Gay Old Photographs DAVID CHESTER the implementation of Amendment 2. The people in the American democratic (414) 964-3900 ruling delivered to a packed courtroom in process. Copied & Restored 10% of my commission at closing will be donated Denver, followed the court's order on NGLTF will use a variety of tactics to Theatrical to the AIDS charity of your choice when you January 14, 1993, to Colorado Governor overturn Amendment 2, including mention this ad. Roy Romer to stay enforcement of the "education, organizing, lobbying, direct Pets amendment. action" as well as the boycott. Fedmi The court's January 15 ruling came Boycott Colorado, a group organizing Realty after a four-day hearing during which the the boycott within the state has issued a E'reettleo Seca& We're your home team. 7405 West Harwood Ave. State of Colorado argued that Amendment statement asking for the boycott to CLOSE IN— Suburban setting in top Wauwatosa, WI 2 could be justified on the basis of continue. notch area. Updated & decorated morality, and called as a witness Joseph Boycott Colorado notes that hate crimes better than homes costing twice the Nicolosi, author of Reparative Therapy for have "almost doubled in the state since 476-3777 price of $77,500. Why rent? Try 5% Male Homosexuality and an advocate for Amendment 2 was passed." down. the proposition that homosexual For those who wish to help in the effort orientation can be changed. to overturn Amendment 2, the following David Chester 964-3900 Federated Realty Suzanne Goldberg, a staff attorney with Colorado organizations are asking your Lambda Legal Defense and Education help: Fund, criticized the state for adopting the Colorado Legal Initiatives Project, P.O. Moving across town? views of Colorado for Family Values in its Box 44447, Denver, CO 80201, (303) defense of the measure: "Prejudice is 830-2100; Boycott Colorado, P.O. Box Moving across state? never a legitimate basis for 300158, Denver, CO 80203-0158, (303) Moving across country? discrimination. The State of Colorado has 377-0160. betrayed its Lesbian and Gay citizens by The national P-FLAG organization also promoting the discredited views of a few urges you to write your Congresspeople to I have the answers to your relocation concerns. extremists." support the Federal Lesbian and Gay Civil The National Gay and Lesbian Task Rights Bill when it is offered in the 103rd. COLDWELL BANKER Force (NGLTF), issued a statement Congress. 276-3161 praising the injunction as "an important (608) SVEUM REALTORS° step in preventing discrimination against Alan Strozak (608) 276-3171 FAX 2817 Fish Hatchery Road Gays and Lesbians in Colorado. The Masters and Realtor® (608) 271-9142 Home Madison, WI 53713 injunction buys more time to educate citizens and organize against the Slaves Contest Amendment." OBITUARIES It should be noted that this ruling is for Seeks Entries a temporary injunction. "Therefore," NGLTF said, "we must continue to use [Los Angeles]- Contestants are being every tactic possible, including a national sought for the International Masters and Wayne F. Gratton boycott, to overturn the measure." Slaves Contest, to be held on March 6, Wayne F. Gratton, 59, died Tuesday, Colorado Legal Initiatives Project, a 1993 at Parliament House in Orlando, September 8, 1992 at his Glendale home. Colorado organization coordinating the Florida, as part of The Leather Journal's Wayne was the art director for legal challenge to Amendment 2, believes Pantheon Of Leather Weekend. WMVS/WMVT (Channels 10/36) in that no matter what the outcome of the Contestants must be in teams of two or Milwaukee for approximately 30 years. case in Colorado, it will be appealed to the more and may be Gay men, Lesbians, During his long tenure with the PBS U.S. Supreme Court. heterosexual, or Bisexual, but they must stations, he was responsible for on-air Support for Boycott Increases be in a committed Master and slave and print media graphics required for history. An increasing number of organizations relationship. local programming, promotion and One of the most beautiful of his have issued statements supporting the For more information, write Luke fundraising. He also created puppets and paintings is of Holy Hill, one of his boycott on Colorado. Among these is the Owens, P.O. Box 291598, Los Angeles, acted as a puppeteer and associate favorite sites to paint. Federation of Parents and Friends of CA 90029, or call him at The Leather producer for local children's TV Wayne exhibited his work at the Lesbians and Gays (P- FLAG) and the Journal, (213) 656-5073, 9:00 a.m. to programs, including the long-running Charles Allis Art Library, St. John's Stonewall 25 Organizing Committee 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday-Friday, Children's Fair. Uihlein Peters Gallery, the First which is preparing for the 25th or at home (213) 662- 5221. Wayne retired in 1988. Following his Wisconsin Galleria and Bresler-Eitel anniversary celebration of Stonewall in retirement, he created beautiful Galleries. He was a member and 1994. watercolor paintings depicting rural exhibition chairman of the Milwaukee Also adding their support for the scenes, historic buildings and places, as Men's Sketch Club. boycott is the National Gay and Lesbian well as other subjects that reflected his Wayne will be badly missed by all his Task Force (NGLTF). In a press release, love of and appreciation for nature and loving friends. January 21, 1993—February 3, 1993—WISCONSIN LIGHT-10 Phone WISCONSIN Personals ONE phone call. Over 1000 Men. Meet the boy next door in our local Wisconsin section. Or search the country for your type of guy in one of our specialty categories of "talking personals." Respond to over 1000 gay/bi ads! Record your own local and specialty ads today! FRIENDSHIP (non-dating) MILITARY/UNIFORMS YOUNG/UNDER 25 PHONE FRIENDS INEXPERIENCED BODYBUILDERS RELATIONSHIPS BLACK GUYS TVS/X-DRESS MARRIED/BI WRESTLERS COUPLES LEATHER LATINS ASIANS BEARS HAIRY HIV+ 40+

$3 PER MIN • YOU MUS1 BET9TORTOTDERTANDTHAVE A TOUCH TONE PHONE ©1991 REAL PEOPLE, LTD. •IRICES1SUBJECTATp ANGE W1212.12,112Jai 1.900-454-3325 $1.25/min.

Must be 18; Touch-tone Required; Paradise Enterprises, P.O. Box 19149, Washington, DC 20036

TALK LIVE! LK LIVE!

0

$3 PER MIN • BILLED TO YOUR TELEPHONE

0

$2 PER MIN • $3 1 sVMIN • BILLEVIO YOUR TELEPHON 8)1992 REAL PEOPLE, LTD. • MUST BE 18 OR OLDEWAND HAVE A TOLICHIONE PHONE 'YOU MUST BE 18 OR OLDER PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE ,FOR MORE INFO: (312) 98817464', REAL PEOPLE, LTD. January 21, 1993—February 3, 1993—WISCONSIN LIGHT-11 Cable TV's 'Brand New Queer Program' Announces Schedule [Milwaukee]- It's cold outside, so why Queer teen. not make some hot chocolate (or The first teen segment of the series is whatever), and huddle or snuggle down in titled, "It Is What It Is" and shows front of the TV on Tuesday nights for the Queer teens talking about Queer identity. latest in hot Queer news and viewing. The two following segments will deal with The Brand New Queer Program, which homophobia and safer sex. airs live every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. on The Brand New Queer Program is Warner Cable Channel 47, has announced rebroadcast every Saturday morning at some of the topics that will be covered in 11:00 a.m. on either Channel 14 or the up-coming weeks. Channel 47. (The rebroadcast has been January 26 — In this week's show, inconsistent during the past few weeks.) guest Bill Hanel, Co-ordinator of the The show's producers continue to invite Men's Programs at the Counseling people to participate in the show. Center in Milwaukee, will discuss the Those interested can call the show, services available to Gays and Lesbians at write, create a video for the show or make the Center. an appearance with a relevant topic. Write February 2 — February will be Teen to Queer Program, P.O. Box 93951, Month on the Queer Program. Each week Milwaukee, WI 53203 or call (414) during February, the producers will air a 265-8500. 20-30 minute tape related to being a DRESSED TO THE HILT— BJ's bartender, Jeff Polinske (left), Partner's bartender Rick Leigler and 3B's bartender Bobby Cole got into their Sunday best to perform at the 3B's bar's annual Gays Serve On "Stars for AIDS" benefit on January 10, 1993. A Milwaukee AIDS Project benefit, the event raised Gay Adoption $1,556 for patient care services. The Triangle and Wreck Room bars also provided entertainers as did Clinton Team MAP and HIT. Is Topic For [Washington, D.C.]- Coalition '93, a We were, for a moment, living up to our While the Democratic Convention's network of 18 major Gay and Lesbian own legend. Whether we voted for Bill financial impact on the City of New York Men's Group community and AIDS organizations, on Clinton or not, we were looking to him for was approximately $110 million, the December 15, 1992, praised President- his nod of accord, his concurrence that our financial impact from Stonewall 25 and [Milwaukee]- The Gay Men's elect Clinton for his appointment of belief was not so much in him, but in associated events to be well over $10 Discussion Group will be talking about Lesbians and Gay men to serve on his ourselves. billion. "Gay Adoption: Embracing the transition team. The Coalition has That we recognized our own capacity for Joining in the celebration of Stonewall Challenge to Parent" at its meeting on identified 13 individuals who have been greatness; greatness of mind and spirit 25 will be 13 major Gay/Lesbian Sunday, January 24. The meeting will be asked to be part of the transition staff, that lead to greatness in deed and organizations from across the U.S. and held at the Counseling Center of transition policy groups, or transition leadership. We were brought together around the world. Milwaukee, 2038 N. Bartlett from 6:00 to clusters that are analyzing federal around our sameness as Americans to Local organizing must begin 8:00 p.m. departments and agencies, or to attend affirm that we might find ourselves, in the immediately, Wells said. A regional Special guests that evening will be the Economic Summit. words of Maya Angelou, "the grace to caucus will be scheduled within the next Larry and Ric, a Gay couple who are foster Among these are: Andrew Barrer, look up and out." two weeks in order to choose Midwest parents of Becky, a 2 year-old whom they Director of Coalition '93, working with the Good luck, America. I am proud yet to regional representatives to the Steering are in the process of adopting. For further Health and Human Services cluster; Chai say I belong to you. Committee. The Midwest region includes information, please call Bill Hanel at (414) Feldblum, an attorney who is studying the Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan 271-2565. Office of Legal Counsel for the Justice WELLS and Ohio. Department Cluster; David Geffen, Continued from Page 1 There are eight delegate position recording and entertainment industry available. overwhelmed and clearly in awe of this DAMES Plan magnate, who attended the Economic For more information, planning for the largest civil rights contact Gary Summit in Little Rock; Bob Hattoy, an Wells at (414) 264-2740. march in the history of the world. Second Chicago environmental leader whose speech on The next major meeting of the Wells said that approximately a million Steering living with HIV/AIDS was a high point of Committee will take place April 24, 1993, and a half people are expected in New Party Feb. 6 the Democratic National Convention. the day before the March on Washington Hattoy is serving as a Senior Advisor to York for the Stonewall 25, 1994 [Milwaukee]- Dykes Against Minority Coalition '93 and is Deputy Political celebration. This is, he said three times Erotic as large as the largest New York Gay Suppression (DAMES), is proud to Director in Constituency Relations on the IT'S YOUR BODY announce the second play party of the Transition staff. Pride parade. Dungeons Arousing Mental Energy and Others include: Bruce Lehman, Dennis AND YOUR Sex series to be held at a large, fully Maust (USAF ret.), Howard Menaker, CHOICE equipped dungeon in Chicago, on Steve Morin, Robert Rabin, Greg Stull, COME UP AND I oz. of prevention is Saturday, February 6, 1993. Kurt Vorndran and Tim Westmoreland. SKI worth a lifetime of cures The primary purpose is to bring "For the first time, open Lesbians and US! SM/Leather and differently pleasured Gay men have been called upon by the 2 people, 3 nights: $90 plus tax; 2 BUY CONDOMS women together for Safe, Slutty Sex. President-elect of the United States to people 5 nights: $140 plus tax. Sun.- BY MAIL FROM: Other goals include educating players serve their country," said William Thurs. excluding holidays at your Your Choice about safe dungeon play, courtesy and Waybourn, Executive Director of the Gay bed-&-breakfast second home in the 4• etiquette and advanced safe sex and Lesbian Victory Fund and one of the great north woods. (Ask about North- P.O. Box 11754 star House for techniques. three Coalition '93 co-chairs. "We are group outings!) Milwaukee,W1. 53211 Admission to all DAMES events is by sure they will serve with distinction." by sending a self-addresses stamped invitation only. If you (or someone you NORTHLAND HOUSE envelope for a brochure and price list. know) is interested in attending this or 609 Hwy. 77, Pence, WI 54550 RACINE (715) 561-3120 THE DISCREET COMPANY FOR future dungeon parties, please write: DAMES, P.O. Box 1272, Milwaukee, WI Continued from Page 1 THE DISCRIMINATING PERSON 53201-1272 for more information. Patterson, S.C. Nelson added that the case clearly CLASSIFIEDS demonstrated the enormous value of the Accommodations ARCW Legal Assistance Program. "We WISCONSIN will continue to use the Legal Assistance BE-YOURSELF INN — TWIN CITIES Program to oppose the prejudice and Announcements In Mpls/St. Paul be yourself in our spacious MEN SEEKING MEN discrimination that continues to be a 4-level executive setting B & B. Minutes from tragic part of the HIV epidemic," Nelson If you Invested in the NO CLOSET VIDEO, Mall- America, both downtowns, nitelife. Call we'd like to reach you. The producer is Jon/Phillip: (612) 698- 3571. said. withholding your names and address from us; 1-900-903-MALE we want to repay you. Tsunami, PO Box 42282, CLINTON Tucson, AZ, 85733. Thanks. General Services Continued from Page 1 Real phone numbers RUMMAGE SALE ITEMS Penis Enlargement— Vacuum pumps & prof. viciously attacked each other stood Receive gifts for Christmas you couldn't use or instruction. Dr. Joel Kaplan (415) 739- 5847. I from real men! side simply don't need? Donate them and other by side in gracious respect; while bands rummage items to the Milwaukee Gay/Lesbian $1.99 per min. 18+, Accelerated Voice played and there was the sense of a Pride Week Committee. All items will be sold Organizations momentous beginning and a wounded during June's PrideFest to help defray the cost ending, we were there, daring to resurrect of the annual parade and festival. Items can be Nat'l Gay Pilot's Assoc. 703-660-3852 a dreams we thought had died, venturing to dropped off at the home of Jerry Johnson and Terry Boughner, 1843 N. Palmer, Milwaukee, allow them into the bright light of a new GALANO CLUB. A social club serving the WI 53212, or can be shipped via mail or UPS to recovering Gay and Lesbian community. day. that address. Questions? Call (414) 372-2773. Regularly scheduled AA, NA, Al-Anon, ACOA and other 12-step meetings. Open nightly. 2408 CAN YOU TYPE? PROOFREAD? N. Farwell Avenue, (414) 276- 6936. EROTIC GROUP Volunteers needed to type recipes into a computer on the Milwaukee Pride Committees HOT ACTION first cookbook. Your help would be most Real Estate appreciated. The work can be shared by several sooner this job is done, the sooner GAY & BI-MEN people. The Riverwest Duplex, $37,900. Cheaper than we can get the book printed. Proofreaders also street. TALK OR JUST LISTEN needed. To volunteer, call Jerry Johnson at The renting. Garage, yard, nice Wisconsin Light, 372-2773, Thanks! Also GAY Bayview! 2 Bedroom home in move-in condition near Bayview park. $49,900. Call me for 1.800 Details: John Lounsbery, Federated Realty, PHONE SEX -934-DUDE (414) 964- 9000. 3833 CLASSIFIEDS N. $2/Min. 18 Plus CLASSIFIED ORDERS: Completely fill out this form and mail to WISCONSIN LIGHT, 1843 TRY IT NOW- Palmer, Milwaukee, WI 53212. No Credit Card Needed RATES ARE $2 for each line. Each line can contain up to 42 characters, (including spaces). Indicate if you would like a BOLD HEADLINE of up to three words above your ad for an additional $2.50. Also FIND OUT indicate classification under which your ad is to be run. DEADLINE for placing a classified ad in WISCONSIN LIGHT is noon Wednesday prior to HOW Subscribe to publication. If you mail your ad we must receive it on or before Wednesday. NO CREDIT or BILLING SERVICES are offered, and we DO NOT accept any classifieds on the phone for placements or Wisconsin Light renewals. 1-800 1 Year (25 issues) PHONE First Class $24.95 NAME ADDRESS Third Class $11.95 CITY STATE ZIP CODE 934-0132 PLEASE CHECK THE ISSUE[S] IN WHICH YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR AD TO APPEAR. Adults 18+ Only 1843 N. Palmer St. Milwaukee, WI 53212 ❑ Feb. 4; ❑ Feb. 18; ❑ Mar. 4; ❑ Mar. 18; ❑April 1; January 21, 1993—February 3, 1993—WISCONSIN LIGHT-12 • • .a ao 7.atL jo. ?`1 4 % SECOND ANNUAL MARDI GRAS MASQUERADE BALL Sunday, February 21, 1993, 6-1I Pm at MILWAUKEE'S MITCHELL PARK DOMES

CASH BAR DANCING HORS D'OEUVRES CELEBRITY JUDGES DISC JOCKEY COSTUMES ON PARADE Judging for best overall costume and for best head dress! Let the sequins and feathers fly - Get into your zanniest outfit or just come in your old blue jeans. TICKETS NOW ON SALE Advance Tickets $20 • At the Door $Z5 at Wisconsin Light and In Step Offices or by mail to: Wisconsin Light, 1843 North Palmer, Milwaukee, WI 53212 Make checks/money orders payable to "MLGPC." Include self addressed, stamped envelope. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL: 414/3724773

A Benefit for the Milwaukee June 12-13 Pride Parade and Festival Sponsored by Wisconsin Light & In Step Magazine

iS *a re 0 /Y1)- • • 0,4 .1 • • •0 1: