VOLUME TWO, NO. 2—January 26, 1989—February 8, 1989 FREE

Give the People Light and they willfind their own way. IF The Wisconsin Light

Light Inside... Wisconsin Light Exclusive Interview A TIME TO DIE IX Witches Night Page 2 HARVEY FIERSTEIN TALKS RELIGIOUS OUTREACH Page 4 ABOUT FILMING "TORCH SONG" BOY OF SUMMER . . Page 5 By Terry Boughner His voice is not what I expected. It's not THE LIVELY ARTS gutteral, but more silken-soft with just a Jeff Kampen Profile. . Page 7 touch of Mae West's sensuality to it. There is also more than a hint in it of the WORLD VIEWS kind and gentle man that comes across so Europe & Far East . . . Page 8 well on the screen. By all accounts, Harvey Fierstein is a POLITICALLY SPEAKING star. The movie "Torch Song Trilogy" Page 9 which is, above all his labor of love, is doing very well indeed, not only in SISTER NEWS AND VIEWS Milwaukee, but in the rest of the country as well. Yet, he is so easy to talk with and Women's Coalition. . Page 10 patient in answering the questions that he SGT. BEN-SHALOM has undoubtedly heard a million times before. Army Case Profiled. . Page 12 Is "Torch Song" autobiographical? "No,", he says. "Not really." It is no more the story of his life than the work of National Political any other author. But, since any writer creates only from what and who they Conference In know, Fierstein adds "The real Alan (played in the film by Matthew Broderick) Madison Nov. 17 is alive and well in Chicago and the real Ed (played in the film by Brian Kerwin) is [Madison]- Dane County and Madison's living in New York." openly Gay and Lesbian elected officials The making of the film has been announced that the national Fifth Annual described as "A labor of love" yet, it had Conference for openly Lesbian and Gay its difficult moments. For Fierstein, the public officials will be held in Madison on Arnold (Harvey Fierstein) hardest of these was the filming of "Alan November 17-19, 1989. and "Ma" (Anne Bancroft) discuss love and respect between mother and son on the occasion of Arnold's birthday. — Matthew's death." It was raining, he The first conference was held in West says and, in- between takes, the actors Hollywood in 1985. Subsequent "joked a lot — danced a little in the street conferences have been held in Dallas Judge Hampton Widely to relieve tension. A lot of people,", he Washington, D.C. in 1986, in says, "were shocked by this," but it got Minneapolis in 1987, and in San Diego in Condemned for Anti-Gay Actions them through an emotionally rough scene. 1988. The past conferences have been To make matters worse or, perhaps with a attended by Congressman Barney Frank, [Dallas, TX]- Elected officials and Dallas Voice, the Gay/Lesbian newspaper terrible irony, real Gay-bashers stood state legislators, judges, county board leaders of civil rights, victim rights and in that city, at its meeting on the 13th, the near-by laughing at the whole thing. You law chairs and supervisors, mayors, city enforcement groups condemned the Commission took public testimony. The can hear the sadness mixed with anger in council members, a town clerk, a school actions of Dallas Judge Jack Hampton in Commission will have 60 days to make a Fierstein's voice as he recounts the connection with the sentencing of Richard response. It's deliberations are secret. incident. And, I admit, because I find Lee Bednarski, who was convicted for the Vercher told Light that the Commission Matthew Broderick wonderfully attractive brutal murder of two Gay men. Judge has four options. 1) drop the charges in a vulnerable way, what Fierstein says, Hampton sentenced Bednarski to 30 against Hampton entirely, 2) a private hurts. years in prison instead of the full life censure, 3) a public censure, 4) initiate Some people have wondered at the sentence sought by the prosecution proceedings that will lead to the judge's neighborhood in which Alan and Arnold because the murderer's victims were ouster. Should this happen and ouster (Fierstein) choose to live. "It's a real Gay. At the sentencing hearing on take place, Vercher said, Hampton can neighborhood.", Fierstein says. December 15, 1988, Judge Hampton appeal to the Texas Supreme Court. "It's "Where it takes place is on the corner of said, "I don't much care for queers up in the air.", Vercher said, as to which Thompson and Spring in lower westside cruising the streets picking up teen-age option the Commission will take. Manhattan in the Little Italy section of boys... I put prostitutes and Gays at about Regardless of the outcome, Hampton New York." When I tell him that some the same level, and I'd be hard put to give faces an election in 1990. Vercher told wonder at the run-down building and the somebody life for killing a prostitute." Light that, in the contest, Democrats and beautiful apartment, he chuckles and It has been reported that one of the "centrist" Republicans will "line up" replies, "Tell them that's what New York murdered Gay men pleaded for his life as against Hampton. "His Hampton's is like. That's a real loft. It was a factory the gun barrel was put into his mouth and support will come from the Republican far — you can see that in the film if you look fired. right.", Vercher said. closely." As to the furniture, well, "It At the request of the Texas Human The Dallas Gay Alliance urges all was all second hand stuff." If people Rights Foundation, the Texas State persons outraged by the Judge's conduct thought it was beautiful, "well, what can Commission on Judicial Conduct held a to write letters to: Robert C. Flowers, I say? Fag skills?" I think of a friend who Tammy S.C. Baldwin hearing on January 13 to investigate State Commission on Judicial Conduct, talks about "The queen's touch." board member and various appointed Judge Hampton's behavior in the case. P.O. Box 12265, Capitol Station, Austin, One thing about the film puzzles me. In officials. Attendees have been According to Dennis Vercher, editor of TX 78711. the scene where Virginia Hamm is Democrats, Republicans and Socialists. singing and being heckled by an International guests have included the Judge Orders Sharon Kowalski obnoxious type, why does a man leap Honorable Chris Smith MP, an openly from his chair and, knife in hand, grab Gay member of the British House of Broderick who was clearly not Commons. Moved to Rehab Facility responsible? The conference was invited to Madison Again Fierstein chuckles. "The heckler [St. Louis County, MN]- Kowalski may have visitation... with by Dane County Board of Supervisors District court had slipped away.", he answers. "He judge Robert V. Campbell has those personal friends who she Chair Richard Wagner and Supervisors ordered and his friend jumped over the railing." that Sharon Kowalski be moved specifically and reliably request visit Kathleen Nichols, Tammy S. G. Baldwin to But, Fierstein admits, "The action was Miller-Dwan Medical Center in her." and Earl Bricker and Madison Alderman Duluth to very fast, too fast. It should have been begin receiving communication Kowalski's parents have obtained a James McFarland. The letter of invitation and other slowed down. A number of people missed rehabilitation therapy. stay of the order while they prepare an noted "We think it particularly it." Kowalski, who was severely appeal. Thompson and other activists appropriate that our conference should injured in Then he says, "Here's something for an automobile accident in 1983, working for improvements in Kowalski's meet in the capital city of the nation's has been you. Did you recognize the heckler?" kept in a nursing home situation were surprised by the parents' only Gay rights state." Wisconsin has since 1985. She I admit that I didn't. has received little rehab there and has appeal. Thompson said, "I just don't been represented at each conference by not "The heckler,", says Fierstein, "was been allowed to see visitors of her choice. understand how they could try and get out officials from Dane County. the same guy who played Alan in the Kowalski has been under the of giving their daughter rehabilitation. In 1989, Wisconsin will observe the legal stage production of Torch Song. I think guardianship of her father, Donald At this critical time, the case is on the seventh anniversary of the first statewide your readers might be interested in Kowalski, since 1984. threshold of major changes, and the law banning discrimination on the basis of that." sexual orientation and Madison will Karen Thompson, Kowalski's partner, National Committee to Free Sharon Both Broderick and Kerwin do, I think, observe the 20th anniversary of Gay has been pursuing legal action since 1984 Kowalski is in need of funds to continue warmly sensitive jobs playing Gay activism in its community. for 'proper medical care for Kowalski, as working for Sharon's freedom. Donations characters. But, does a person playing an A special effort will be made for the well as for the right to visit and help care may be sent to the National Committee at open and sympathetic Gay role suffer fifth anniversary to reunite the 12 officials for her. 1725 17th St., NW, Rm 515, Washington, when it comes to getting future parts? Campbell's order stated D.C. 20009. TURN TO MADISON, PAGE 3 that "Ms. TURN TO FIERSTEIN, PAGE 10 January 26, 1989—February 8, 1989—WISCONSIN LIGHT-2 OUR HISTORY Telling Tales Out of School

By M. Scott Malinger to grow up trapped in this stifling closet, This above all: to thine own self be repressed to the point that you are unable true, And it must follow, as the night to grow as a person, and are forced to the day, Thou canst not then be false remain silent while peers, classmates and to any man. even friends unknowingly damn you. Ever since elementary school, the name A TIME TO DIE IX — Shakespeare, Hamlet, I,iii, 78 "fagot" has always been associated with Asses. Now that my former classmates something ugly, corrupt, and perverse. "Walpergusnacht"- Witches Night are going away to college, I am finally able Indeed it originated in the Middle Ages to see them for what they were: pompous, when homosexuals were burned at the judgmental, and hypocritical asses. In Brings Horror to German Gays stake by "flaming fagots" of wood while contrast to my high school years, my By Terry Boughner, Ph.d. to say good-by to Ferdi. the town applauded wildly. When I was a time idealistic vision of who and what my That night, when all were asleep, I child, to be called a fagot was the ultimate All I had was a hastily written address friends are has given way to a more slipped out through my window and ran insult that any seven or eight-year-old that had a number in London's Poland cynical, and sadly, to a more realistic through the streets to the clock shop could throw at you. Strange, isn't it, that Street. Eventually, I found it. perception. Those whom I thought were where I knew Ferdi worked late. I was ten years later the same rule holds true? It was an after hours Gay club, the friends, I now realize, like a person not for nearly in tears when I told him, but he Hearing the word fagot for the first time strangest place I think I have ever been who he is, but rather what they think he seemed to shrug it off. He told me that my — I think I was in second grade — had no to. It was all done completely in red, the represents. Knowing that I was Gay, and leaving for France was the best thing, that special revelations for me. I had been lighting, the furnishings, everything, all yet pretending to be straight for all the I undoubtedly would have many taught by my folks about this thing called in bright red. It was also, as I discovered, kids, the question to me was this: what advantages there (My uncle was rich) and homosexuality, about men loving men, devoid of patrons and quiet as a tomb. did I actually represent? I think I finally that I would meet many new friends and long before school. And_ although my Shortly, a man approached. He was tall, know. forget about him altogether. It was on that parents weren't as phobic as the children, elegantly dressed and looked to be Though I'd hardly profess to be a sage, note that we parted, shaking hands which they too were against this thing which somewhere in his 60's who introduced as a result of dealing with my sexual was very hard for me when I wanted so seemed to me just as natural as any other himself as Rudolf H. the man I had come orientation I have had more chances at much to kiss him. I went back to my room kind of loving. To my pre-pubescent to meet. He eased himself into the booth grasping insight and self-understanding. and cried in my pillow until a few hours mind, loving was the most natural thing a across from me and ordered a snifter of There's truth in the Bible's words "In before dawn when I sank into sleep. person could do. It still is. the finest brandy which was soon in front wisdom, there is much grief: and he that The next morning my father took me to Incidentally, it is no accident that of him. increaseth knowledge increaseth the station and saw me off. He believed, I nowadays I appear like the stereotypical "So good.", he said after he had taken sorrow." My youthful aspirations of think, that my sad eyes were for he and As a child I would a sip. His voice was smooth, almost having a thousand friends, going to an Ivy heterosexual. my mother, but they were not. They were frequently play with the girls. I would silken. He sat the snifter down slowly, League school and having 2.2 kids and a for Ferdi. trade and play precisely and looked about the garishly white picket fence have dissipated away prefer to stickers "A few weeks after I arrived in Paris. I hop them than do baseball into almost nothingness; and I'm not sure -scotch with received a postcard. It was not signed, the emptiness I am left with can ever be and athletics with the boys. I giggled and but I knew it was from Ferdi. I knew his that I didn't totally filled. squealed and despite the fact bad handwriting and poor spelling. It said This past April 12th, I celebrated my dress in drag, my gestures were assumed nothing, only that he was well and that I to be feminine and made my 18th birthday alone. I choose to remain undeniably should enjoy Paris. I was so happy and in and, at detached from my peers, to linger in parents look on fear, suspecting carried it around with me wherever I solitary, because I would rather be lonely the same time, hating themselves for went. Of course, I could not tell my uncle suspecting their son to become. than lie to people about who I am. I what was and aunt why life suddenly seemed good I was into lowering my voice, believe lying to create an image for shamed again and they did not ask. They just training myself not to laugh in such a high oneself is a reflection of shame, and I am assumed that my change in mood was pitch, or not to laugh at all. To try and not ashamed of who I am. Discreet, yes, because I had gotten used to my new life. remain calm and collected; I had to remain but not ashamed. "I answered his card at once, writing in constant control of who I appeared to As a matter of fact, I spent my birthday very non-committally because, of course, be, so that who I really was wouldn't solely with my parents and my brother, room "Such a tawdry place.", he the mails were opened and too, he had shine through. I had to be a mature red since I still live at home. I spent it with my "Still, it has its advantages, a been so cold when I left. I did not want to miniature clone of an adult. Which means said. parents who accept my sexuality and my privacy." He paused to look say what was really in my heart, that I to an eight -old that he isn't good modicum of brother who still doesn't know. With year me carefully as if studying my every loved him deeply. enough, and in order to be he at people that know what I feel, but can't accepted, feature. "I understand from Hans that Throughout that Spring and Summer of has to be living a lie. Actually, after understand why, and with someone who you are seeking the stories of 1938, Ferdi's postcards continued to awhile, I quite I lied to my would despise me if he could. I spent it became good. survivors.", he said. arrive. One came at least every other and to lie with all these people, all immediate parents, friends even managed I nodded and hastened to assure him of week. They spoke of acquaintances going family, and still I was, in the deepest to myself. At the price of appearing anonymity. on vacations or so and so who had been sense, alone. straight, I lost my childhood. He shrugged slightly. "If I did not transferred to the east, others who had is Although I've wanted to come out for a Editor's Note: The author a think I could trust you, I would not be left for Switzerland. few years, I have always remained bimonthly columnist for Au Couranta here.", he said. "As you can see, I have "I was not sure what he meant. Had I trapped in the proverbial closet due to my Philadelphia Gay/Lesbian newspaper. somewhat since those times. I read the Volkischer Beobachter (the Nazi prospered fear of hostility towards my family and my The article and those to follow is printed have a family... of sorts. I have a certain Party newspaper), I would have known own person. For the sympathetic reader, with Mr. Mallinger's kind permission and He shrugged again. "You that the campaign to cleanse the Reich of position." then, I should like to explain what it is like with the permission of Au Courant. understand?" homosexuals was heating up and would I said that I did and pulled out my have understood what Ferdi was telling notebook. The way he looked at it, I me. But I did not read that paper. I never thought he might be going to ask me to had. put it away, but he didn't. Then in November, 1938, I read in the cuf PotisP—C\ '1 When I was ready, he began. "In 1938 Paris papers about the killing of vom Rath 129 E. AtotSt. P.O. Box 2326 I was 18. Since I had been 15 I had been a by his lover. Oh, everyone I knew South Padre Island, Texas 78597 member of a Nazi sponsored youth group. understood they were lovers. They were 512/761-LYLE Everyone joined. I saw no harm in it. It not discreet. When I read about the (write or call for brochure) was there that I began to explore my killing, I had a sickening feeling that there ENJOY... sexual nature. There were weekends would be terrible repercussions in Miles of sand dunes and ocean beaches camping and in the misty forest nights Germany... and there were. It was terrible Private swimming pool and jacuzzi around a campfire there were romantic for the Jews and just as bad for Shopping in Mexico sessions, boys would pair off. You homosexuals. It was for us, a Captivating subtropical weather understand? Walpergusnacht, a witches night, of Convenient air connections I nodded. I did. horror unbelievable. "Throughout the Reich there was always "Nevertheless, I did not worry. a campaign against homosexual Certainly, I thought, even if someone did degeneracy as they called it. But none of know, Ferdi could take care of himself. us paid too much attention. I did not then Then for several weeks I did not hear from nor did my friends think of ourselves as him and I began to be afraid. homosexuals. One day, near to Christmas, I received "The leader of my group was a young a phone call. It was from Eric T., an old man named Ferdinand, but everyone friend from youth group days. I had long called him Ferdi. He was several years since lost sight of him and was therefore older than I and very handsome, so surprised when he said he was in Paris well-built. He was how you would call and asked me to meet him at a small cafe street-wise and as I was from a more on the Rue de Flury which was quite a sheltered background. I admired him distance from where I lived. greatly. I was slender with small delicate When I saw him, I was shocked. Once bones. I looked like a student. But, for he had been a magnificent young man some reason Ferdi took a liking to me and with hair like burnished copper and a soon we became special friends. handsome physique. Now, he was thin, Ferdi did not go to school. He had quit pale with terrible sunken eyes that spoke Real Estate Services to work in a small shop that sold clocks. of horrible suffering and fear. There in He was very good with his hands and, for that little cafe, he told me how bad things Brokerage • Management • Rentals awhile, I wanted nothing more than to join in Germany were for us. He told me that him. However, my father insisted that I the man who he considered his lover had continue with my schooling. I did this, but informed on him and now had a job with was with Ferdi every chance I could get. the SS. Eric had only managed to escape "One evening... it was in the Spring of because of the underground which was 1938... my father called me to him and the first time I had heard of it. told me that I was to go and stay with an He told me also about Ferdi. He said Leonard J. Sobczak, President uncle who lived in Paris. I was that a few days before Kristalnacht he had heartbroken. It would mean leaving Ferdi. gone to the clock shop where Ferdi 3287 N. Oakland Ave. I tell you that I thought my world was worked. Eric knew that his lover had ending. My father told me to pack at once. turned informer and was desperately 961-1822 I would be leaving on the 7:00 am train seeking help. It was Ferdi who told him of which would mean I would not even have TURN TO NAZI, PAGE 5 January 26, 1989—February 8, 1989—WISCONSIN LIGHT-3

Give the People Light and they EDITORIAL willfind their own way. Lesbian/Gay cardshop, find your favorite FOREIGNERS ASK US TO SHARE postcards of men or women kissing, color them with a few red hearts, inscribe them The WHAT WE TAKE FOR GRANTED with a "Read MY Lips!" and any other quips you may fancy. Then send them off Wisconsin It is hard not to be impressed, perhaps inspired and just a little saddened by John of to George Bush, Justices Rehnquist or Singapore's column in this issue of Light. O'Connor or to whom ever you'd like to He is so proud of his little group, so pleased that they can do what we here in Wisconsin read your lips. Let our collective lips Light take so much for granted. The same thing is true for those in India, Malaysia, Japan and daringly speak our love. other countries. Do Be My Valentine! They need us. They need our encouragement. They need Lesbian and Gay oriented —Michael Neisen materials of all kinds for their beginning libraries. These would include newsletters, Monte Rio, California books, periodicals and other things that are hard or impossible to get in their own countries. Can you help? Could your organization adopt one of these groups? Send them your Europeans newsletter and whatever else you think might help. Could you as an individual do the same thing? And include letters telling about Lesbian and Gay life here. You would be Discuss Rights surprised at the good you'd be doing. The addresses you'll need are easy enough to get. Just write or call the paper and we'll The 10th European Regional Conference be glad to supply them. of the International Lesbian and Gay Think about it. As Simon of Hong Kong told me, "You in Wisconsin have rights. You Association (ILGA) took place in live in heaven." Why not share it? Amsterdam from 27-31 December. ILGA is a world- wide organization Offices Executive & Editorial consisting of national and local groups 1843 N. Palmer LETTERS fighting for Lesbian and Gay rights and Milwaukee, WI 53212 spreading information about the human rights of Lesbians and Gay men (414) 372-2773 TO THE EDITOR: raised our consciousness and educated us Editor's Note: The following letter was about the tremendous human, social and everywhere. ILGA has over 100 member sent to Mr. James S. Vaughan of the economic costs of spouse abuse. These organizations and representatives in over University of Wisconsin Foundation and efforts have primarily addressed such 30 countries. PROFESSIONAL STAFF to Wisconsin Light. violence in a heterosexual context. Very The theme of ILGA's December Publisher Thank you for your letter last month little attention has been given to violence conference centeredon 1992, the completion of the European Market and Jerry Johnson requesting a contribution for the Annual among Lesbians. Fund Campaign. I too support the goal of We have formed a group to directly other pan-European links arising in the Executive Editor educational excellence at the University of address the issue of Lesbian violence. future. Countries within and without the Terry Boughner, Ph.d. Wisconsin-Madison. I look forward to the The group will be exclusively for victims European Community discussed the Arts & Entertainment Editor day when young people planning to of Lesbian violence and will be potential of governmental co-operation on Lesbian and Gay rights. Geno receive their education at the University co-facilitated by experienced counselors. will be confident that they will not only It will begin in mid- March, 1989 and run Among other things, the conference Typography & Process Graphics receive an excellent education, but also in ten-week cycles. The group will be a discussed seven new cases of C.S.P., Incorporated that they will be judged only on their supportive, Lesbian -only space for discrimination against Lesbians and Gay ability and hard work. They will be able to networking and problem-solving with men. These included the trials in Turkey participate in all educational, recreational other battered Lesbians and for healing and Belgium of journalists for publishing and social programs on campus, the pain and confusion resulting from Lesbian and Gay information, the COLUMNISTS regardless of their sexual orientation, violence from an intimate partner. introduction of a ban on homosexual their gender, or their race. For more information, call (608) 241- organizations or information in Fr. James Arimond, State Rep. David Sadly, this is not the case today. Gay 0339, or write to us at: LAVANDAR, P.O. Lichtenstein and police brutality towards E. Clarenbach, Roger Gremminger MD. and Lesbian students are prohibited from Box 3154, Madison, WI 53704 homosexual demonstrators in Austria. Marc Haupert, Jamakaya, Karen Lamb participation in campus Reserve Officers' —LAVANDAR Ph.d., Bill Meunier, John Michael • .4 • • do e4 e see 4t. Training Corps (ROTC) Programs. In Madison, WI Roberts, Jack Sturdy, Morgan Summer. fact, prospective ROTC cadets are subject TO THE EDITOR: REPORTERS to questions about their sexual practices Read my lips! and sexual orientation. This is an Every time George Bush slapped us Eugene Brzenk, Ph.d., Sue Burke, inexcusable violation of students' right to with this bullying quip during this past Shawn Duffy, Michael Lisowski, Daniel privacy, as well as the right to be free campaign, I wanted to pull one of my man S. Thompson, Ron Stanley , Jerry Warzyn. from baseless discrimination. friends up close to me, smack a luscious Portrait Photography Unfortunately, the University has chosen INTERNATIONAL kiss together and retort, "Read MY Lips, Business — to continue its relationship with ROTC, Personal CORRESPONDENTS George!" despite the fact that its own policy of England-Poul Despite the bad press and the dismal Mexico-Francis J. Reich; non-discrimination is being violated. If Passports -Jose Toro- return on the money we pay our E. Burke; Puerto Rico there were a program that discriminated India-Sandeep; Japan-Hiroaki, government, we all know that our Alfonso; against blacks, would the University Old Photographs Peru-Roberto Bar- Lesbian/Gay love, our sexuality, our Yeishiro Minami; argue, "Well, that is too bad, but we do Copied and Restored cena. relationships, our ways of seeing and get a lot of money from the program."? being in the world are potent and ADVERTISING Probably not, because discrimination powerful. We area also learning that our Theatrical — Pets on race is less "popular" than Jerry Johnson based love empowers us when we let the world discrimination against Lesbians and Gay (414) 372-2773 see it, alive, healthy, creative, even Stedeoce Studio men. Ironically, the more "acceptable" a demanding! 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On Tuesday, February 28, 1989 - 8 to 10 PM We believe it is important to point out On Tuesday, March 28, 1989 - 8 to 10 PM that from the FBI reported assault cases 95% of them are male assaults on females, 4% are male assaults on other The Brady East STD Clinic will make arrangements for males and the remaining 1% are elder special HIV testing clinic's for any interested organization. abuse assaults, female assaults on males GAY AND LESBIAN and female assaults on other females. For information call the clinic on Monday or Wednesday PRESS ASSOCIATION Over the past 15 years, the women in between 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm. the domestic violence movement have January 26, 1989—February 8, 1989—WISCONSIN LIGHT-4 RELIGIOUS OUTREACH Avoid Ten "Dislike" Traits For Conscience Is The Authority That Solid Relationships Has The Last Word on Moral Matters By Fr. James Arimond information from many relevant sources, particular attention to the witness By Pastor Jay Clark Thanks for your letters, Mike and Anne. paying writings of all faiths and the This month's column is going to be used The question you brought up is truly a of the scared authentically religious and to answer a letter from a reader who perplexing one: and one that most of us teachings of organizations and individuals. seems to be going through turmoil with have to wrestle with often in our lives. As spiritual order to do this one often learns that at his lover. Hopefully, by answering these you are by no means the only ones to ask (In times we need to fight even against questions, I am helping to solve other this question, I felt it would be proper to easy to hear only what problems as well. address your question here in my column. ourselves for it is we want to hear and thus be blinded by Dear Pastor Clark, If I don't "hit it exactly", you have my our prejudices. Expressed negatively, the My lover and I seem to be having a home address and I'd appreciate hearing maxim "garbage in, garbage rough time lately. We are busy and I from you both again. computer out" summarizes the situation very don't get to be near him so much. We love You said in one of your letters, "I don't nicely.) A so-called "conscience each other and believe in God. Does your really understand what people mean when decision" arrived at out of laziness, Bible tell how to repair a troubled they say you should follow your indifference, or an hostility toward basic relationship? Any rules we can focus on? conscience. Does this mean just doing is hardly worthy of the How can we feel God in our life? It is so whatever you feel like doing? Doing moral values name. hard to trust something when you don't Pastor Jay Clark whatever you feel is right? What about This leads to the third step: A know if it is there . . . Give me some of- words, God wants us to follow the rules of people that don't seem to have any conscience, rightly formed is inviolable! God's rules, okay? love meaning to honor and obey our conscience? I've met a few and they're From what was said above, this should As to your spouse. This involves mutual respect so scary!" first question about now be pretty obvious. If, as I stand repairing a troubled relationship, the that one does not dominate the other. The Yes, Mike and Anne, when you meet a before God, I become convinced and at Bible focuses on the prevention more than love is equal. person without a conscience it is truly peace that a particular course of action is the correction of His As to rules, focus on Hebrews 13:4. scary! Being in the religious ministry, I (God's) laws once what God is asking of me and that this is they have been disobeyed. In other TURN TO FAITH, PAGE 10 don't come across these types of folk too often and fortunately, for most of us, the best decision that I can come to at this not psychologists tell us that there are time and in these circumstances, then I Taking Off The Blinders: relatively few of these people around. only am I free to do this, but indeed It is impossible for one to Recent studies do seem to indicate MUST do this! against what The however, that the number of people who act otherwise without acting Ascension one believes to be God's will; what one exhibit "no-consciences" may be on the By Rev. Dan Frederick Schramm Christian mothers believe when they part believes to be of one's very essence! rise due to the fact that there is so little The Ascension of a Resurrected God with their innocent babes, that the babes Conscience therefore, is the only ethical training going on in our homes and ought to have been considered sufficiently go directly to heaven, but the belief does authority that can have the last word on schools regarding some of the simplest important to merit a fairly detailed not dry their tears or soothe their hearts. moral matters because only it can judge human morals that most of us simply take description of the marvelous event. "They returned to Jerusalem with the sincerity and integrity of my for granted such as "Don't steal other Matthew does not notice it; neither does great joy," is a phrase that could not judgments and decisions. peoples' things;" "Don't tell lies;" John. Mark ignored it until the forger have been written by one who had just When we act, therefore, we make the mentioned it in a meager line. parted from his Lord and Master. The "Don't kill anyone," and so forth. I'm not sure best decision we can make based on all Matthew dismisses Jesus from history descriptions are also written in the third that's true, nor how valid the studies the information and reflection that we with these words: "Go ye therefore, and person, and not the first person as they are, but if it is true, then we are really have gathered. I may be objectively wrong teach all nations, baptizing them in the should be if it was being told by an actual living in a very scary age. A basic human conscience is the only thing that and therefore will have to take the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of participant or witness. consequences of following the course of the Holy Ghost" (28:19). Another feature of this description, as keeps the fabric of our society together. Without action I adopt, but still I must act If there was any ascension, Matthew given in Luke, is that it seems to be a conscience we revert to the animal behavior of "kill according to my conscience. If you are a could not possibly have neglected to slightly varied copy of the account of or be killed" or "Get them before they get you!" Life religious person and you have sincerely record it. The irresistible conclusion is, Elijah: "And it came to pass, as they still followed and tried to form your that as he did not record it, he knew went on, and talked, that, behold, there would not be worth living for most of us. A conscience, then no matter what action nothing about it. appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of priest friend of mine wrote an article on "conscience" not too long ago for a flows from that conscience, you will not Observe the marked brevity with which fire, and parted them both asunder; and without any religious magazine and I'd like to share incur guilt or sin. (A person Mark concludes the career of Jesus: "So Elijah went up by a whirlwind into religious conviction will find an inner then after the Lord had spoken to them, heaven" (2 Kings 2:11). with you some of his thoughts on the "Formation of a right Conscience." peace and oneness with themselves by he was received up into heaven, and sat The scribe in Acts, in describing the following their conscience.) First of all the definition: "Conscience on the right hand of God" (16:19). ascension, varied slightly from the I know this has been a is the profound awareness of personal Mike and Anne, No writer who had witnessed such a account in Elijah: "And when he had bit long and probably a little boring, but I moral responsibility." It's something sight, or who had received the details of spoken these things, while they beheld, hope it speaks to your question. I don't that is deep down inside each one of us. such a sight, could possibly condense his he was taken up; and a cloud received him think that either of you have too much to Some call it that "little voice" that tells raging thoughts concerning it into one out of their sight." worry about for the mere fact that you us when we're doing wrong. For us short sentence. Writers who go into How suggestive is the fact that the have asked the question is a pretty solid adults, however, I think it's a bit more details and particulars on less marvelous writers fail to state how Jesus is sign that you are working at forming your profound. Conscience is the experience of affairs, would not be likely to dash off translated into heaven. The scribe of the consciences and taking the job seriously. standing before God in a most intimate with one sentence the most wonderful and book of Kings provides a "chariot of God Bless, and feel free to keep the way, listening to the summons of God, awe-inspiring event that had ever fire" and "horses of fire," and a coming. and then coming to a knowledge of what questions happened before human eyes. The thing "whirlwind" as the modus operandi of Love, Fr. James. is utterly improbable, incredible and translating Elijah from earth to heaven. God's will is for me in a given situation! absurd. But in the case of Jesus no agencies are (If the/word "God" bothers you, simply "He was received up into heaven," mentioned, and, so far as the gospel substitute "Higher Power," "human reveals the profound superstition and writers are concerned, there seems to be rationality," "Common Sense," "The credulity of the times. How could the nothing incomplete nor unreasonable in Common Good," "Human Purpose," writer know where he had gone, if he once the bald statement that he "was carried "The Great Human Consciousness," passed out of sight? up into heaven," and "was taken up and "Genetic Consciousness" or any word He "sat down on the right hand of a cloud received him out of their sight." that speaks to you of this "higher God," as though the Infinite Power that We must assume that persons authority" plan, direction or purpose for pervades the Universe had two hands, witnessing such an extraordinary event your existence). The word "God" covers and was made in the image of man, and would have some notions as to the means it for me, but I know there are many out sat on a throne somewhere. used in translating Jesus above the there who have had this word "spoiled" BOOT CAMP SALOON Where did the ascension take place? clouds, and they could not fail to express for them. If we accept that definition, then MILWAUKEE'S Mark: In Jerusalem (16:14, 19); compare them in reciting an account of what they it is not just one's own personal opinion LEATHER / LEVI BAR Luke 24:33). Luke: At Bethany (24:50, had seen. Their silence on this point that determines what a person of 51). Acts: At Mount Olivet (1:9- 12). makes intelligent people doubt their conscience ought to do. It is not Luke describes the ascension thus: veracity. "license" to do whatever one would like. "And he led them out as far as Bethany, Matthew knows nothing of the It is, as my friend, Brian, said, "one's and he lifted up his hands and blessed ascension; neither does John. It is most secret core and sanctuary, the holy them. And it came to pass, while he generally admitted by the best biblical place of God within!" It is that place deep blessed them, he was parted from them critics that the last twelve verses of the within you where you meet your God; and carried up into heaven' (24:50, 51). last chapter of Mark are spurious, thus stand before your God; listen to your God 410•0•11•11•It•ll•ion•nen•none1Isif•n•n•••11 This version omits the sitting on the eliminating from this gospel all reference and feel God's presence in who you are. 4 • right hand of God, yet it has the same to the ascension. Secondly. Because this is such a "core ▪ 6' superstition of a local heaven, of which If James and Judge, Peter and John place of our being" it is an extremely o Jet's Place i the writer speaks as though he had wrote the epistles attributed to them, essential part of us. In a very real sense, • 1753 S. Kinnickinnic ii it IS us! positive knowledge as he claims to have of their silence regarding the ascension is Therefore, it follows that we have ▪ M iI wau kee 53207- 672-5580 Jesus and his still more a very serious obligation to cherish it, i resurrection. perplexing. The four named 4 o All of the descriptions are not written men were the close friends of Jesus — nourish it and to form it. Because M—F—Open 3 P.M. conscience is at the very center of who we 6 6 as though the writer actually witnessed James and Jude being his brothers. Yet in Sat.-Sun. the event, but as though he had only neither of the epistles of these men is are, its formation is not a frivolous i 1 heard of it, and not in much detail at that. there any allusion to the ascension. matter. We want to be as "real" as • -Holidays 12:00 Noon Actually, one could even say that they This brings the account of the authentic, as truly "US" as we possibly I 6' can be. Therefore, throughout our entire sound like assumptions: that the writer ascension down to the "gospel according 6 Cocktail Hour M—F 6 included it because he believed that is to Luke," which was written late, and is life, we search for the very best 6 what should have happened. so avowed by its author in his prefatory information and input. We don't want 6 3-7 P.M. If Matthew closed without disposing of note (Luke 1:1-4). As we have said, the anything "phony" at the very core of our 6 a a Resurrected story of the being. We may be untrue to others, but 6 6 Jesus, Luke does not. He ascension related in this Hall & Catering 6' says that after they had witnessed the gospel appears to be a slightly varied we always want to be true to ourselves. The search for 4 Dancing 6 ascension of Jesus, they worshipped him, copy of the account in Elijah. truth, for God's will, is • 6' and returned to Jerusalem with great joy In light of the New Testament, one can not always an easy task yet this is what • I (24:52). come to the definite conclusion that there we must always do if we are to possess a • Sheepshead Every i "good conscience"! This task will It is not human nature to be glad on was no ascension, and no witnesses. It to Thurs. 7-9 P.M. 3 such occasions. We always grieve in was simply an afterthought to the story of demand hard thinking, honesty, openness • parting with friends, and parents grieve Jesus. and reflection or prayer. It requires a 6 6 when parting with their children. willingness to listen to and seek albmion•H•Noi•H•u•noi•H•H•monoi• g January 26, 1989—February 8, 1989—WISCONSIN LIGHT-5 A BOY OF SUMMER Scorecards for Sale— Epilogue- Part II Get Your Scorecard Here! By Reen ribs, put their heads together and go psst, By Morgan Summer Scorecards, scorecards, get your pssst, psssst. We'll call them Continuing with a review of my year, I scorecards here! "Pissers." Then you can ask the had a pretty dull summer — I didn't do I bet I could make a bundle in the Pissers what's happening, but most too much, just saw friends, went to Gay scorecard business. For just one dollar times you won't even have to ask. Youth Milwaukee. I also produced, quite a anyone could buy a scorecard in any Gay They're most eager to tell you, to tell the bit of writing. bar in town. It would help everyone keep lover that's not present and everyone else At the end of August, I left for college tabs on everyone else. It would be what's happening. Pissers make it their — something I had looked forward to for especially helpful for the new person just business to know everyone else's more than a year. Moving into my coming out of the closet. Just think of it! business. residence hall was an odyssey and I was All the facts you want on anyone's Another special category would be very relieved when it was finished. But it relationship status with no rumors. Of called "Lags." These are lovers who wasn't, really. My roommate still had to course, updates would cost extra, but only happen to be arguing. They are the show up and move his stuff in. When he fifty cents apiece. A bargain for you, a delight of a certain few who see this as a came, I offered to help him move his stuff bundle for me. golden opportunity to move in and make into our room. And from that experience, The scorecards would list all the the temporary rift a permanent one. there is one scene that sticks out in my The last on the list is "Slugs." These Morgan Summer patrons of the bar by first name and last mind. Me and my roommate, Kuj, initial. There would be boxes to mark an X are straights looking for kicks by using carrying a rolled-up carpet across a late In the following - weeks, to under pertinent categories, which would Gays. A scorecard is absolutely necessary Summer grassy field to get to the dorm. It Thanksgiving, I served as best I could as be simple, one- word explanations for the for these people because they come in was sunset and we were both struggling President of the Gay Student Union, went person's status. The boxes must be kept various disguises, often pretending to be with the heavy thing. While we carried it, to Madison Ten Percent Society dance, small enough to fit on a card that's small confused about their sexual identity. You, I tried to talk to him and we made went back in the goddamn closet for all enough to fit in your pocket. of course, are expected to help them with conversation. I didn't tell him I thought practical purposes, convinced my new Now for the categories. What is "going this mess while they are getting their he was pretty cute or that I was Gay. roommate that I was heterosexual and with someone" or "going together"? jollies. You can rest assured that in Not then, at least. In the following made some new friends in my new Does it mean they are or are not return, they will give one or two seconds weeks, I got disgusted and fed up that my residence hall. The union got a new office available? We'd better break that down of consideration to you and your emotional college did not have a Gay Student Union, and a telephone — since I had moved out into boxes such as married/committed upheaval, showing the utmost concern for and someone should start one. So, I did. I of the old semi-office, there was no real lovers or "Commys" for short; lovers your welfare. There asked Kuj to sit down one night in late way for people to communicate with us — living together uncommitted are will not be a box for people living together September and I told him that the shit and I went home for Thanksgiving to see "Luvs"; lovers living apart and over ten years. Few people know would hit the fan tomorrow. He seemed my family and friends. uncommitted, "Swingers" (be careful, them and they are seen out and about quite shocked to learn that I was Gay. He So, as I write, it's December and it'll you might catch a cold or something from infrequently, perhaps once or twice a year. only said, "Wow." be January when you read this. I'm glad them); roommates/friends, "Buds"; I know of one Gay male couple and one Lesbian We agreed that he should move out — for Christmas vacation. I think I need a roommates somewhere in between couple who have been having a Gay roommate would be rest, from college, from classes, from the friends and lovers are "Querys" (no one together for 30+ years. I've never seen damaging to one's reputation, you see — boys on campus I lust after, from many ever knows for sure where these two are them in a bar so there's no sense in and I then turned my dorm room into a things. at, even themselves). Those recently wasting space on the scorecard. Besides, semi-office for the new Gay Student But, as an epilogue: in the Gay Student divorced or broken up are "Renos". The I can't make any money off people who Union. I got several dozen phone calls in Union's office there is a stack of singles will be called "Fools". These don't play the game. the following weeks, most of them cranks, Advocates, a national Gay news poor misguided people think they can be There would be one blank box for any but a few from Gay and Lesbian students. magazine. In the back of each issue there happy even if they're not involved. other blankity-blanks you care to add. Soon the first meeting was held and the are many ads for porno tapes and J.O. There would be no box for dating. That does it! It's all worked out. Now Gay Student Union at my college had lines and people searching for love and/or That's not allowed. You're either going when someone comes into the bar just officially started. sex through the classifieds. with someone or you're running around. pull out the scorecard and peek while you're As for my roommate, well, I don't see I picked up an issue today and one of No fair dating until you find someone you sipping your drink. All the latest info him too much anymore. He still lives in the ads was for a movie by Jean-Daniel love and want to stay with. If you go out at your fingertips! Scorecards the same dorm, on the same floor, with a Cadinot who I take to be an erotic film with more than one person at a time, anyone? Scorecards for sale! friend of his. I think about Kuj sometimes producer. The movie is titled "Tough and you're carousing. Shame on you. and what would have happened if I hadn't Tender", a movie about male sex in a Once that simple task is complete, we started the union; had not come out, if he Paris home for boys. One of my goals for can move on to who's going with whom. AIDS Memorial and I would ever . . . but I don't see him the next year is to see that movie, I think. Jenny and Lynn broke up and Jenny's too much anymore. The boy on the front of the ad is cute and I now seeing Kathy. You thought Kathy Quilt Tour Seeks I was physically attacked by three guys wonder where he is today? If you've seen was going with Sherry? She was until later, in late October, and I moved out. it, please write and tell me what you Sherry started fooling around with Applicants The three guys — or bigoted animals, thought about it. Debbie. You know Debbie. She used to go shall we say — were never caught. I was That's an epilogue for this year, for me. with Tammy who used to go with Lynn. [San Francisco]- The NAMES Project an emotional wreck for awhile. But the And a prologue for next year? I'm sure Not the Lynn that's going with Jenny Foundation is now planning a tour of the time I moved into my new dorm, I hadn't over Christmas vacation I'll think about now. The Lynn that was going with Pat AIDS Memorial Quilt across the U.S. and taken a shower for 48 hours. I hadn't that boy who is in the ad for that movie, last year. Pat used to go with Jenny until Canada beginning this Spring, and would eaten anything, had no money with me where he is, does he have a lover? I won't Mary came along. So, Jenny and Lynn got like to give volunteers a chance to be part and was a stranger in a new environment. know, but I will know that I'm alright. I together. And round and round we go. of the rotating 4-person team bringing the But two things happened to help me. I have a loving family and friends and some It's a good thing we can't have children Quilt to each North American city. There received many great, caring letters from of the best readers anywhere. And for me, together. The inbreeding might produce will be as many as eight positions you, my readers, and I got a lot of support that's enough. some queer kids. Now, if Mary got available and applicants must have from the administration. together with Jenny it would make the previous volunteer experience with The circle complete, I think . Bob, Bill and NAMES Project. NAZI call me and left. I sat there for a long time Dick and it would all end up the same. Volunteers will be selected for six to Continued from Page 2 after he had gone, I don't know how long You get the picture. You need a twelve assignments during the period reading and re- reading that little scrap of scorecard. between mid- February and mid-August the underground and also that I was in paper. It was more precious to me than We have to have a special category for of this year. Each will be paid a per diem Paris. He gave him my address. Then anything and I knew that I would do the dirty rotten scoundrel or "Cad." and room and transportation expenses Eric said, "Ferdi gave me this for you." whatever I could to reach Ferdi. Do not That's the person who dares to go out and will be covered. He took from his wallet a tiny bit of paper ask me if I prayed if he was still alive. I socialize with friends and does not have Those seriously interested should send and handed it to me. On it were the words could not allow myself to believe their lover along. If you don't have a a resume and cover letter to: Scott Lago, Ich Liebe Dich, I love you. I broke down otherwise. scorecard yet you can tell this person by Tour Coordinator, The NAMES Project then and cried in relief. Next time, the search for Ferdi. watching others in the bar. As they watch Foundation, 2362 Market St, San I had to find out about Ferdi. Eric told the Cad they will poke each other in the Francisco, CA 94114. Copyright me that he had not seen Ferdi since that 1989 by Novo Graphics, Ltd. All rights day at the shop, but that he was staying are reserved. Reproduction in any form is with a man who had contacts in the prohibited without prior written permission. underground. If I wanted he would see if Milwaukee AIDS Project his friend could find out. Of course I Fighting AIDS through effective service: urged him to do that. He said he would Education and Prevention Life Care Services • AIDSline—the latest information •Home care support on AIDS • Support groups • Library/Resource Center — •Counseling Wisconsin's comprehensive • Case management source for articles, pamphlets, •Medical, psychological and books and videos on AIDS spiritual referrals 418 E. Wilson St. 251-0080 •AIDS prevention education for •financial assistance WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS people engaging in risk behavior • housing assistance New Music Culture Beat 25s taps Reggae-African- 9-midnight Latin If you have questions, concerns, or need assistance, call No Cover 9 PM No Cover Statewide: 1-800-334-AIDS Milwaukee: 273-AIDS FRIDAYS SATURDAYS MILWAUKEE TGI FUNK Dance Party Mix 9 PM $2 9 PM $2 The Milwaukee AIDS Project SUNDAYS We support learning. AIDS House Music We promote living. PRO J E C T 9 PM No Cover January 26, 1989—February 8, 1989—WISCONSIN LIGHT-6 The Light /ELY S

commentary on Germany of the late Sweet Sunday 1920's, "The Threepenny Opera" follows the infamous Mack the Knife as Afternoon Feb. 12 he seduces women and maneuvers around the world of thieves, pickpockets [Madison]- Join Madison residents in and corrupt officials in an England their fight against AIDS by attending the awaiting Victoria's coronation. Despite second annual Sweet Sunday Afternoon, the work's origins as a protest against the An Afternoon of Sweets and politics of Weimar Germany, "The Entertainment in Honor of Valentine's Threepenny Opera's" wit and unique Day, at Wilson Street Grill, 217 South combination of numerous classical and Hamilton, Madison. This special popular styles of music have ensured its Valentine's Day Event will be held on place as one of the most successful works pm February 12, 1989, from 1:30 to 4:30 for both the European and American and will benefit the Madison AIDS musical stages. Support Network (MASN). Tickets for "The Threepenny Opera" to A $15 donation will allow guests are available at the Skylight box office, sweets, partake of a smorgasbord of 813 N. Jefferson St., or by calling (414) desserts. Jazz chocolates, and other just 271-8815. Group discounts of 20% are and Rodger artists, Jane Reynolds available for groups of 20 or more, and provide the Brotherhood, will group reservations may be made by entertainment. calling (414) 271-9580. For further information, contact Nicole Gotthelf, (608) 256-1066 or (608) 251-7405, or Sharon Cefalu, (608) 257-8749. Madison Cable Three Penny Schedule Set Jeff Kampen is shown sculpturing one of the many ice and snow sculptures in Milwaukee's Cathedral Square in preparation for the Icebreaker Winter Festival. Opera at Skylight [Madison]- WYOU weekly program [Milwaukee]- Mack the Knife schedule. Acclaimed Ice Sculpturer comes back to town when Milwaukee's Wednesdays, 9:00 p.m. Skylight Comic Opera presents one of the Jeff Kampen Creates Cold Beauty century's most influential musical theatre February works, "The Threepenny Opera," with 1 — Black and White Men Together By Geno showstopper when it illuminated from music by Kurt Weill and libretto by National Conference, Boston, July, '88: within during Ice Breaker celebrations. In recent weeks, Milwaukee has become Bertolt Brecht at the Skylight Theatre, "The Rev. Czelboan (minority AIDS According to Arlyn, spectators will be an ice and snow sculpture center, and 813 N. Jefferson St., January Project, Los Angeles); David Scondras able to compare the different qualities of right in the midst of all this icy art activity 25-February 22. (Boston City Council), Faneuil Hall. ice and snow sculpture in the Cathedral is Arlyn "Jeff" Kampen. On Saturday he "The Threepenny Opera" is an 8 — Labor in the mainstream of good ensemble, and they will even be able to was awarded first place for the fifth updating by Weill and Brecht of John business: Juan Gonzalez Rojas slide down some of the snow sculptures. consecutive year for his ice sculpture Gay's 17th Century work, "The Beggar's (Nicaragua), Paul Janson and Bob In addition to his busy Winter entitled "Phrozen Pheasants" exhibited Opera." Intended as a biting social Schmeckle, May 7 '88. in the Whitefish Bay Courthouse Square. schedule, Arlyn is also a member of But his most ambitious commission will Galano and the Fest City Singers (the be seen this weekend (January 28- 29). bearded blond with naturally pink cheeks, In a try for a place in the Guinness Book first row, second from the left). At CLAVIS THEATRE ENSEMBLE of Records, he is putting the finishing present he is working toward a degree in touches on a three-tier wedding cake over sculpture at the Milwaukee Institute of fifteen feet high and 25 feet in diameter. It Art and Design and has completed is on display at Old World Third Street courses in wood sculpture and modeling and Highland Avenue in Milwaukee and casting in metals. where, on Saturday afternoon, a wedding Arlyn's interest in snow sculpture grew ceremony will be performed with the out of a two-year chef's school course happy couple atop the decorated snow where, in addition to learning gourmet sculpture. Marquette University cooking and pastry and cake decorating, Engineering students made the he became fascinated with ice sculpting, foundation for the giant cake, but Arlyn and this, in turn, led to snow sculpture. and his crew have packed and shaped the His scrapbook contains photos and snow complete with flowers, swags, and records of the many awards he has medallions. received, including third place twice in And in Cathedral Square as part of the national competition and last year the Ice Breaker Festival, Arlyn is directing Artists' Choice award from his fellow the creation of two of the ice sculptures, sculptors. Arlyn provides ice sculpture one of them an awesome dragon designed throughout the year for banquets and to complement the Chinese pagoda which receptions, so if you want an eagle, is the centerpiece of the Cathedral penguin or your organization's logo display. The pagoda created from tons of sculpted in ice, phone Arlyn at (414) ice by a team of sculptors from Harbin in 291-0693 for a shimmering centerpiece mainland China, will be a real that will be the hit of the occasion.

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ORIENTAL EXCLUSIVE MILWAUKEE ENGAGEMENT • NOW SHOWING CORNER OF FARWELL & NORTH 276-8711 Nightly: 6:45, 9:15 • Saturday & Sunday Matinees: 1:45, 4:15 January 26, 1989—February 8, 1989—WISCONSIN LIGHT-8 WORLD VIEWS AND OPINIONS Special to Wisconsin Light behind him his past bad experiences and Eastern European Countries look forward to a new lease on life. SOUTH KOREA There are now seven of us in the group. We have a wonderful time talking about By Chen [Korea] Try to Deny Homosexuality our coming out, just like a religious The South Korean government has, up By Marek Jaworski Gay/Lesbian movement is good for, since gathering. Because of what I am learning until recently, been very busy with the EXCLUSIVE TO WISCONSIN LIGHT they do not feel oppressed in the first about Gays in Wisconsin, we talk too Summer Olympic games and other Are there any Gays and Lesbians in place. (Where this is not the case, e.g. in about that. It is not perfect there, you say, events, so it could not pay much attention Eastern Europe? There must be! But, Rumania, repression is so severe that but from what I have heard about your to the situation of Gays. However, the what is their day-to-day life like? Does it organization is out of the question). rights law and all your bars and groups, it government has made a ruling against differ greatly from ours? Why is there so This self-deceiving argument is often is so much, very much better than it is AIDS. For example, all Korean employees little information available? heard in the West too. In Eastern Europe, here. You in Wisconsin are ahead. We are who work for Special Entertainment These and other questions have been however, it has a certain logic in that just beginning our struggle and this Facilities (as it is known here), such as the concern of many Lesbian and Gay official ideology views all groups with group is a start. low-class hotels, saunas, nightclubs, activists, especially within the special interests as undesirable. Of Perhaps you who read this will wonder stand bars, barber shops, etc., are International Lesbian and Gay course, every country has ethnic, what we do in this group. Some give required to be checked periodically for Association (ILGA). In order to find out religious, sexual, and even political advises, some volunteer guidance, some AIDS. more about the situation of Gays and minorities, but they are not entitled to listen. But it is simply working. Yes, we However, most people in South Korea Lesbians in the East-bloc countries, the make political demands by virtue of the are small, but at least we have made a feel that this measure is more or less ILGA set up the Eastern Europe that status. In a bureaucratic society of beginning to establish a network here in useless towards the battle against AIDS Information Pool (EEIP) in 1983. Due to the Eastern variety, "all citizens are Singapore for support. as the population to be tested make up the favorable geographic location of equal and form a unified people." I am truly hopeful that we can reach out only about 40,000 people. What about the Vienna and the contacts established by Membership in a minority is not to more people and help them come out. rest of the 29,960,000 Koreans as well as the Austrian activists, the ILGA entrusted grounds for preferential treatment. The But this is not as easy as in Wisconsin. In foreigners in South Korea? the task of setting up and running the women's movement, too, is your state you have publications and can Also, many Koreans as well as Korea Information Pool to HOSI-Wien, a "superfluous, since women already have advertise. We have none of that here. doctors are calling for tougher measures Gay/Lesbian collective in Vienna. It is the equal rights under the socialist system." Here it is word of mouth. Here we have to against the spread of AIDS by foreign task of the EEIP to make contacts with, Individualism is suspect because it be careful who we talk to about our group. tourists as well as non-Korean nationals collect and record information about, and means standing apart from mass We do not want spies. Many in our group living in Korea and Koreans who travel led support to the Gay and Lesbian mediocrity. The individual has very little have fears on this issue and I understand abroad frequently. However, the communities in Eastern and leeway in Eastern Europe's uniform this. I don't think you in Wisconsin will. government has not yet responded to South-eastern Europe. The countries societies. In the case of homosexuality, Our group is trying to establish a these demands as it fears that the which belong to this region are Albania, there is the added fact that it fits with library, but there are so few resources. international image of Korea will be Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, East Germany, neither the "norms of socialist society" Reading materials could contribute so tarnished. Think about it! If the Korean Hungary, Poland, Rumania, the Soviet nor the model nuclear family, which is much to us and helping us and give us government required every foreigner Union and Yugoslavia. promoted and idealized even more strength. I would like to ask, if this is entering Korea to show proof of an AIDS The West tends to consider these fervently than in the West. printed, that if anyone have any books or test, then this will cause havoc at the countries as a single entity. However, One element of Eastern European periodicals or anything you can send us, airport (not to say a dramatic drop in after closer analysis, large differences in homosexual opportunism is marriage. please do so. We would like bulletins on tourism). culture, religion, standard of living, and There are several reasons for this: the latest on gay rights and how you fight It is the business of every one of us to sociopolitical aspects become apparent. marriage serves as an alibi or as a means for them and uphold them. If you can send be careful and to only engage in safe sex. In some countries (e.g. the Soviet Union of gaining various advantages — or as an anything in thick wrappers, you can get If we do not, then even if we do not know and Rumania) homosexual acts are attempt at a "cure." Marriages between the address from this paper. we have AIDS, it is a form of murder, and completely prohibited; in others, however homosexuals and heterosexuals often last I am glad for the opportunity to write for especially so if we know we have the (e.g. Poland) the laws are more liberal for many years; the heterosexual partner Wisconsin Gay people. You are very, very virus. than in many of the United States. While may or may not know about the truly lucky to be where you are. I will write The main problem facing the Gay AIDS has had a partly negative effect on homosexuality of his or her spouse. Many again and tell you how we are doing. community in Korea is the family tradition the Gay/Lesbian movement in the West, people take this step because certain which you in America do not have so in the East it has acted as a catalyst for advantages and conveniences of life can strongly. No matter how strongly the increased consciousness-raising which in be obtained only by way of marriage. At HONG KONG government recognizes Gay people's turn has led to the formation of groups of issue might be permission to settle in the Gay life here in Hong Kong is not like rights, the Confucianist beliefs of strict Gay/Lesbian activists. The founding of an capital, since people cannot simply move you have it in the United States or, as I adherence to the family tradition can not officially recognized organization in from the countryside to the large cities. understand, Wisconsin. We have no laws accept it (the idea of not reproducing and Budapest, Hungary, in May 1988 has The most common motivation, however, that allow us freedom. setting up an independent family). been the high point of this development. is the housing problem. Official policy Instead, any kind of homosexual Generally, Korean people did not have (More about the Hungarian organization favors young married couples. Only they activity is a crime which, sometimes our too strong an opinion towards the Gay HOMEROS in articles to come!) can receive loans and permission to vice police enforce. These laws against us community before the AIDS crisis, as long But the Hungarian example is only the purchase furniture, appliances, etc. are left-overs from British law codes of as it did not affect other people. But now first small step towards Gay/Lesbian Married couples also have the best odds the 19th Century. Since the British are AIDS (and homosexuality) seem to be visibility in the very intricate of getting apartments. Lack of private still here for another 10 years, these laws everybody's business. socioeconomic situation in the East. For living space — even a private — room — remain. the foreign visitor, it is in general quite is the greatest problem for homosexuals There are a couple of bars and clubs hard to find traces of the existence of in Eastern Europe. Lesbians and Gay men where Gay people can meet. They are AUSTRIA homosexuals and to make contacts. In cannot lead their own lives if they are small. There are also several cruising The Austrian Lesbian/Gay movement fact, one almost tends to believe the few forced to live with their parents, areas, but these are dangerous. Not only was again unsuccessful in having the four official statistics, which quote especially if their parents do not accept because of the police, but because of anti- Gay/Lesbian laws removed from the substantially lower rates for their homosexuality. young male prostitutes who will think books. Among other things, these laws homosexuality in the population than Apart from the catastrophic shortage of nothing of blackmail. So most Gay men ban the spread of information about corresponding Western figures do. apartments, high rents, especially in the here are hidden very deeply. homosexuality and make illegal all Although the more tolerant countries private sector, are also an obstacle to For Gays in Hong Kong, there are two Lesbian and Gay organizations. recently tend to rely on the findings of the obtaining a dwelling to oneself. With releases. One is to travel. If you can As a result, on October 20, 1988, 2 Kinsey Report, others still try to make us his/her own resources, the average afford it, it is possible to go to Bangkok or Lesbian and 3 Gay male activists carried believe that less than 1% of the citizen cannot afford an apartment until Jakarta. In Bangkok especially, Gay life is out a protest demonstration in population is homosexual. Sometimes around age 40. Starting a family, very open. There you can meet both Parliament. The guards were so busy they even go as far as to say that however, alleviates this problem easterners and men from the west. I like arresting the 3 men that the women were homosexuality is a result of Western considerably and, since divorce is so western men, but sometimes they seem able to leave without being arrested. decadence, and does not exist in their simple as to be trivial, many simply vulgar and very hungry in meeting November, 1988 marked the 50th "healthy and moral" society. The latter choose the easy marriage option. It is oriental men. They are not subtle. anniversary of Kristalnacht, the opinion is to be found especially in those hardly surprising, therefore, that Eastern Perhaps things are different in America. I beginning of the Nazi genocide against countries which are run in a dictatorial European countries have high divorce have never been there although I would the Jews. Neo-nazi groups made it known figures. In manner and where consensual the Soviet Union, one out of very much like to see your country that they were planning attacks against homosexual acts between adults are still every three marriages breaks up after a someday. Gay/Lesbian meeting places and against prohibited by law, e.g. Rumania. very short time. The thing to know about Chinese Gay women's organizations. While no Hopefully such opinions will soon belong We will offer you more insight into the men is that we are very much looking for violence occurred, it should be noted that to the past. The beginning of the great situation of our brothers and sisters in lovers. That is why western men who visit even 50 years after the rise of fascism, political renewal in the Soviet Union, Eastern and Southeastern Europe Hong Kong, are welcome here. In Tokyo homosexual men and women must fear better known as "Perestroika", is (day-to-day life, AIDS, the developing where I have visited, foreigners, western physical attacks. leading to far- reaching progressive Gay/Lesbian movement, etc.) in articles or not, are not very accepted. The On November 24, 1988, the reforms at all levels, including moral to come. Japanese do not like those outside their controversial "Monument Against War issues. own society very much. But here in Hong and Fascism" by the Austrian sculptor But, until this reform has succeeded, SINGAPORE Kong, it is different. I should say that Alfred Hrdlicka was finally unveiled. A one must still deal with the established By John Chinese Gay men are very tender, very group of 20 Lesbian and Gay activists — mechanisms of the Communist system. Hello dear friends in Wisconsin. It has sweet, I think. We believe in monogamy as representatives of one of the groups of An important element of this system is been a long time since I write, but there and tend to treat our lovers like sacred Nazi victims — joined the ceremony. They opportunism; after several decades of has been excitement here. beings. silently stood holding a banner which read Communist rule, it has rooted itself in the It was a wonderful Christmas for this In Hong Kong like everywhere, there is "Thousands Of Homosexual Victims Of social landscape. Most people adapt year brought together the first meeting of much talk about AIDS. In Thailand, as I Concentration Camps Are Still Waiting themselves to this system in resigned the first Gay support group in Singapore. have seen, the government is very active For Rehabilitation." acceptance of the dominant political and Terry tells me you have many groups fighting the disease. Here in Hong Kong Police at first requested that the banner economic order so that they can make the there. This is our first. What a sense of not so much. Perhaps a cure will be be taken down. When that was refused, best of their situation. belonging! What a sense of relief! To found. If not, millions here in Asia will 30 police arrived and tore it down. The Opportunism permeates all groups in know I am not alone and be talking, die. Because of our larger population, Gays and Lesbians protested to the society and all areas of life. Homosexuals discussing like any straight group over those who will suffer and die here will be Socialist Lord Mayor of Vienna. In his are no exception. They also adapt issues that have been hidden all time much, much greater than in your country. response, the Lord. Mayor chastised the themselves to the situation — often a feels so good. I am glad because I see The freedom of Gays that you enjoy has Lesbians and Gays for an "unbefitting two-fold adaptation, since they are fellow men so frank and the masks a long way to go here. We need much demonstration." He noted that other subject to social criticism as well (and to a removed. I didn't believe it would turn out encouragement. This is needed not only groups of victims did not carry any greater degree than in the West). so well, just like any other group. in Hong Kong, but in other Asian banners although he would have better Nevertheless, they can lead a life more or I'm certainly glad this type of coming countries. If in Wisconsin Light you see understood that. In other words, he felt less free of conflict (the required degree out is so pleasantly comfortable. My names of persons to write to, please write that homosexuals were second-class Nazi of adaptation, self-denial, and secrecy friend, Surjono, is already attached to to them. It is good for Gay men in many victims! varies from country to country), and so another guy and I'm happy because he lands to come to know one another. You Members of the Rosa Wirbel pink many of them do not understand what a has been courageous enough to put can be of great help in our struggle. TURN TO AUSTRIA, PAGE 11 January 26, 1989-February 8, 1989-WISCONSIN LIGHT-9 Milwaukee Gays Become Politically POLITICALLY SPEAKING compassion and kindness? No. Active in 1970's The Bush Era... Bush's inauguration removes Ronald By Bill Meunier Reagan from office and that is a plus we By Sue Burke On January 20, 1989, George Bush should be thankful for, but it does little This is the second of a three part series assumed the Presidency. If anyone thinks else. We shouldn't expect more from of articles based on an interview with that his inauguration portends a new era Bush than we got from his mentor. In fact, Alyn Hess by Sue Burke on December 18, in American politics, they should think if anything, the Bush inauguration should 1988, at St. Joseph's Hospital, where again. be plenty of incentive to get more Alyn was being treated for AIDS. Jim We all heard the platitudes about a organized and better prepared for 1992. Moody was the first state legislator we "kinder, gentler America" and our elected. He ran and won for the Assembly "best days are yet to come." The later, • • •And a Pop Quiz! in 1977 and the State Senate in 1979. by the way, was stolen from the Dukakis By Bill Meunier He was one of the first men to campaign whose original slogan was Well, folks it's time for a pop quiz. If campaign in the Gay bars here in "The Best America is Yet to Come." you've been paying attention to Milwaukee. Bill Meunier and others took Does anyone really believe this hogwash? Wisconsin Light you'll get a perfect him around. They said, "Look, you've While George Bush was enjoying his score. You'll find the answers on page 11 got to campaign in the Gay bars because big bash, I couldn't help but think about of this issue. we have some issues that would be of the reality which is far different from the Freshman Level interest to you. We know it's difficult for slogans Skippy espouses. While he talked 1. The first state in the Union to pass a a single man to go into Gay bars because abut tolerance, there were employers who Gay Rights Law was your opponents would Gay-bait. We'll do celebrated the Bush inauguration by 2. The Governor of Wisconsin is our darndest not to let them know about Alyn Hess firing Gays and Lesbians due to their 3. . In the November election it." Leopold because he wouldn't give his sexual orientation. Rest assured that even was elected Senator replacing On election night, it was right down to position in writing. if there was increasing tolerance from the who had served in the Senate for 30 the last couple of wards and Bill was at So Leopold knew if he was going to get Federal Government, it would not include years. the campaign headquarters that night for elected again some of those other people us. Quite the contrary. Bush is likely to 4. During the Republican and the victory party and Bill said, "Oh, would challenge him again and he'd oppress us even more in an effort to prove Democratic Conventions last year, which no sweat, it's going to be close, Jim, but better make friends with a group who had himself to his right wing supporters. party made Gay/Lesbian rights part of its we'll do it." a flock of votes they could deliver. After all, we make an easy, platform and which ignored us? But before that, the first real political So, eventually we got Leopold to help non-controversial target. 5. In the November Presidential campaign Gays took part in in Milwaukee us, to reach out to the Gay community and While Bush talked about kindness and elections, Wisconsin was carried by? was in late '71 or early '72. Robert Griffin to state his position better. gentleness, tens of thousands of Gays Sophomore Level was the alderman on the east side. He The [Dennis]Conta campaign in 1980 - and others were talking or, at least 1. Which presidential candidate was an SOB and making a lot of anti-Gay that's one where we really made a thinking, about their latest bout with finished first in the Wisconsin Democratic statements, but he was Mayor Maier's difference. Conta privately admitted that AIDS and millions more weren't praying Primary? crony, you might say. Everybody who was the Gay community probably delivered for the Bush administration as he asked 2. Name the Senator from Tennessee politically knowledgeable thought he 10,000 votes to him. us to do, but were praying that they would who finished third in the Wisconsin would just win automatically. In fact, it It was only a primary and Conta lost the not fall victim to the deadly virus that he Primary. was a close call. Why was that? general election, but it was the first time and Reagan so callously ignored. 3. How many congressional Because the Gay folks went to the in many, many years that anybody had Bush tried to sound conciliatory to the representatives does Wisconsin have? elderly hearings where Griffin was even come close to beating Maier. Democrats and called for bi-partisanship a)seven, b)nine, c)10? speaking and asked our questions. Some We wanted Conta to campaign in the in facing our problems. He had to. 4. The defeated Republican candidate of our elderly people would go there like Gay bars because it would really solidify Remember that these are the same for U.S. Senate was? married couples and he couldn't tell the his support. We had it all set up one Democrats that he so viciously attacked 5. Which political party controls the difference. Our anonymity was our virtue. Saturday night, but somebody in the TV and lied about in the November elections. Wisconsin House and Senate? He would try to get away from the stations wanted to go along, so Conta And while Bush and his cohorts wined Senior Level questions and somebody would nail him canceled the visit. and dined congratulating themselves on 1. Name the Republican Senator from and say, "You didn't answer that man's He finally did it another time after he their stealing the White House from Connecticut who served as a question over there." had been somewhere else. He sneaked Dukakis using what even they admit were spokesperson on the AIDS issue and who Finally everybody realized he was a over to the bars and did the campaigning. distortions and lies, many Americans was defeated in his bid for re-election in weasel-wort trying to weasel out of the He knew it was a necessity. We had went hungry. And what did George Bush 1988. questions. We got a lot of votes convinced him of that. But he also knew have to say about those Americans and 2. Name the first person to defeat the sympathetically that way and he almost that if the media found out, the what he would do for them? A few words, Army in court on the issue of Gays and lost. He realized he'd better deal with the conservative people in Milwaukee would but nothing specific. George apparently Lesbians in the military. Gay community. truly, truly do him in. doesn't realize that words can not literally 3.Which Wisconsin Governor The next time he decided not to run In the Conta campaign, one night a be eaten nor can they be used for currency appointed a task force to deal with Gay again because he knew we would cream week we took over the headquarters. We to pay for medicine, rent, or groceries. and Lesbian issues? him that time. stuffed and folded letters and answered George had other words too. Remember 4. Name the Wisconsin Senator who Griffin was the campaign manager for the phone. That was a fairly large the campaign and his statements that he settled a libel suit by formally apologizing Judge Robert Landry. He called me up in contribution to his campaign. We didn't would "Stay the course" set by Ronald to his opponent in the 1986 Senate race 1972 and asked me if I would like to work have a lot of money, but time is also Reagan? His pre-inaugural interviews because his commercials lied. in Landry's campaign. extremely valuable. certainly gave no indication that he would 5. Name the Wisconsin Congressman I said, "We're not going to get When Conta sat down on the day of the do otherwise which makes his statements who dropped out of the U.S. Senate race involved in a campaign until we've had a election and went through the call lists, about a kinder, gentler America all the and won re- election. chance to talk to the candidate himself." everyone that had been worked on by the more hypocritical. Graduate Level We arranged a meeting in Judge Gay community was absolutely solid and Then there were the symbols. Every 1.The organization that sends Landry's chambers and we couldn't get the people had already gone to vote or inaugural is full of them. The underlying telegrams to Congressmen and Senators any response from him. He said, "I can't were on their way to vote. theme of this inaugural was spend a lot of when Gay/Lesbian legislation is up for a prejudge a case." The Gay community was the best way money on a big party for the wealthy. A vote is called? "Well,", we asked, "what's your to contact the Gay community and the fundraiser for the homeless (which 2. The National Gay/Lesbian Political philosophy?" His response was so lists we had worked on - Gay or straight George is so concerned about) of our Action Committee is called? nebulous that we just couldn't deal with - were absolutely solid. We campaigned nation's capital was pushed out of the 3. Which presidential candidate it. We asked him to put something in in January and February before the D.C. Armory to make room for an addressed the National March on writing, but he was convinced that election in the primary out in the snow inaugural event. Were there any events Washington in October, 1987? support for an only Gay position would and the ice. We had highly motivated for the poor, the lowly, or even the middle 4.Name the only openly Gay alderman maybe harm him. people. He could trust us to do it right and class? In a word, no. Was there any in Wisconsin. We said we didn't intend to give his that's how he figured out that he probably indication at all that George Bush meant 5.Name one of the two openly Gay statement out to all people, but only to the got 10,000 votes from the Gay what he said when he spoke about Congressmen. Gay community. Well, he wouldn't do it. community's efforts. 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( ) Check/M.O. ( ) AmerEx. ( ) VISA ( ) MasterCard A subscription to the Book Report costs was one of the Democratic activists on the Card # Exp. Date East Side of Milwaukee, Bill LeMieux. He only $18.00 for 12 issues and $28.00 for 24 ran without a big budget, but he got 500 issues. If you subscribe using the form Name Signature votes. provided in the ad on this page, Address Wisconsin Light will receive $5.00 of that Well, that's almost the margin of City State Zip difference between Leopold and the other price. DEFT # 199 BOOK REPORT prefer, charge by So, provide yourself with much Connecticut Ave., NW If you ones during that stampede. The Gay 1625 phone: (202)462-6969. community supported LeMieux openly pleasure and help the paper in the Washington, DC 20009 11% and told people we wouldn't support bargain. Subscribe now. LIGHT-10 January 26, 1989—February 8, 1989—WISCONSIN that all areas of life are under God's hand. Faith is your way of accepting and SISTERNEWS AND VIEWS Literary Awards living with God's path that He has chosen for you. Women's Announced Finally, to keep that relationship Adieu, strong, first in importance is to always [Washington, D.C.]- The publisher and keep God as your foundation in all areas Coalition editor of the Lambda Rising Book Report of the relationship. Also try to nurture the By Jamakaya — the premiere review of contemporary little things that reflect the positive. Well, it's official. The Women's Gay and Lesbian literature — announced Focus on giving more than you receive Coalition of Milwaukee, located near the plans for a new annual awards program to from your spouse. Work to build his UW-Milwaukee since 1972, finally closed recognize excellence in Gay and Lesbian weaknesses with love and always give its doors for good. The end came with a writing and publishing. him your respect even if you don't see eye final rummage sale in January at which The public is invited to participate in to eye. Allow yourselves time together to the Coalition's office equipment, along the Lambda Awards by nominating their love, play and pray. Be on the look-out for with dozens of feminist books, posters favorite Gay and Lesbian books for 1988. danger signs such as resentment, too and old political buttons, were sold to Nominations are accepted in 12 categories much jealousy and lack of trust. Never be interested buyers. (Please see ballot published in this afraid to talk it out and remember, you can The Coalition has been pretty inactive issue). always give any problem over to the Lord. the last three or four years, so some The deadline for nominations is Relationship living is a special kind of women were almost happy to see it expire February 17, 1989. Five finalists in each friendship. To nourish it, avoid these 10 after many years struggling to make ends category will be announced nationally on "dislike" traits: 1) Lack of now that the meet. The hope is that Milwaukee's Take Back the Night March 1, 1989. dependability, 2) Grumpiness, 3) A another the Coalition has passed into history, movement. Anyone present at the first A panel of 60 judges from across tendency to exaggerate, 4) A compulsion energized by a new cross section of feminist organization, march in 1979 will never forget it. One of country, representing a to "show off" your knowledge, 5) can take its place. community, will generation of women, the largest demonstrations ever held in the Gay/Lesbian literary Sarcasm, 6) A sense of inferiority, 7) trying desperately not category from (I'm skeptical, but Milwaukee, the march featured 3,000 select a single book in each Bossiness, 8)Criticizing and fault finding, .) to be . . angry protesters expressing outrage over among the finalists. 9) Poking fun at people behind their is indisputable is the enormous their Oscars, What a summer season in which more than a "The movies have backs, 10) A desire to dominate others. in and around the time for the contribution feminists dozen women were brutally raped and Broadway has its Tonys. It's Show that you care (love) by Coalition made to raising the to honor its Women's murdered. Lesbian and Gay community communication. Love is limited only by improving the lives of Maccubbin, consciousness and Furious chants of "No More Parole, literary stars.", said Deacon our ability and good sense to find new area women. Lesbians all Milwaukee No More Bail — Let The Rapists Rot In publisher of the Book Report. ways of expressing it. A relationship significant role throughout the held played a Jail!", shook the streets. Defiant chants A gala awards banquet will be filled with romance is exciting. Perfect history. Coalition's of "Fire Breier! He's A Liar!" indicted June 2nd, 1989 in Washington. the art of honest compliment. Women's Coalition was the The the insensitive Police Chief. Eventually, For further information about These are four ways I read in which a as the new wave of established in 1972 the city-wide Task Force on Sexual awards program please contact Will couple can strengthen their relationship. activism took hold in Milwaukee. feminist Assault and Domestic Violence was Guilliams: Book Report, 1625 Connecticut 1) Use the brief moments. One spouse common meeting and It provided a formed by the Common Council, some Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009- used the time each morning in which he for the many communications center police procedures have been changed 1013 or phone (202) 462-6965. took his partner to the bus stop. This was different women's groups emerging at your (mandatory arrests for domestic FAITH "their" time each day. 2) Share that time. violence), and Chief Breier — thank the work time. Arrange to do some things was the much Its earliest project goddess — is long gone. Continued from Page 4 together instead of having "my jobs" Women's Crisis Line. Within a needed In the late 1970's and early 1980's, the "Let marriage be held in honor among and "your jobs." 3) Take recreation you year, the Crisis Line was receiving almost Women's Coalition developed other all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled both enjoy. 4) Always have time. calls per month from women in 1,000 innovative projects. Myriad, the from fornications and adulterers, God will Remember to put one another first! various distressed circumstances. Callers prostitute support project, gained judge." If you would like more information were/are assured of sensitive treatment national publicity and aided more than How do you feel God in your life? The regarding relationships or other topics, by specially trained feminist volunteers 150 women involved in prostitution. The word is "FAITH." Use it in all you do, write Saving Grace Tabernacle, Box 837, who, until this day, continue to staff the Displaced Homemakers Project initiated never stop believing, hoping or trusting Antioch, IL 60002 (SASE). Line. public awareness and education on the calls received through the Rape crisis topic and contributed to the foundation of Line led to the formation of the Crisis the state funded Milwaukee Area Anti-Rape Council in 1973. The city-wide Displaced Homemakers Network Council lobbied successfully FINER _THINGS Anti-Rape The history of the Women's Coalition is Assault Counseling Unit "Top Shei,trviercliancli*, ritl:Sheii Price" for the Sexual one of great commitment and operates out of the District which still accomplishment on the part of its tireless Attorney's office. women activists. Their collective and Fine Fagiion Watch0 kjewelry the Crisis Line revealed a When calls to militant action succeeded in establishing problem of violence against Leather ti,Eelskin Acossories pervasive social services, reforming laws and male partners, the Coalition women by institutions, and changing many attitudes Casual Apparel /. the Task Force on Battered • formed regarding women's place in society. in 1975. In addition to counseling Women So, although it hasn't been active for 2343 N;WII4fray Ave. of over the years, the thousands women awhile, it's sad for me to see the Coalition the first shelter Task Force established go. It represented the best that was 2254322 women and their children in for battered within us, a special generation of women Truth House. Milwaukee, Sojourner loving women in the broadest sense of the Coalition and other Pressure from that wonderful phrase. Announcing feminist groups helped reform Wisconsin . . • statutes regarding sexual assault in 1976, 1rst and won recognition and financial Jamakaya will be the featured speaker inn assistance from the state for programs to at an event celebrating Women's History eootera,. alleviate the plight of battered women in Month in March at UW-Milwaukee. The 1979. program, "It Changed Our Lives: The vf,„, Grapevine, the Lesbian support group, Impact of Feminist Activism on was formed out of the Coalitions Friday Milwaukee," will take place Wednesday, night "Raps" and, in turn, initiated the March 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Room 191 of Freespace groups (which gave birth to Mitchell Hall [note the change In loca- many successors). Amazon and Common tion]. Everyone, especially activists in the Ground, feminist newspapers, came out local women's movement, are encouraged of the Coalition office for twelve years. to attend. The Women's Coalition also initiated

FIERSTEIN "Homophobia is greatest in the Gay Continued from Page 1 community." sponsored by Lambda Rising BOOS REPORT is from someone Fierstein answers in the negative. If this is a critique, it The Time Has Come for the literary excellence of the lesbian and gay community to be recognized. the Gay "Absolutely not.", he says. If that was who identifies wholly with 1988 has been a tremendous year for the writers, editors and publishers of gay and lesbian literature. judge, loves it to true in the past, it is not now. Broderick is community and, if I may As a result, all gay and lesbian people have benefited from this unparalleled growth in both substance on the point where he has been described as and quality. To recognize this excellence, BOOK REPORT is proud to announce the 1st Annual currently working with Dustin Hoffman Lambda Literary Awards program. a film called "Family Business" and heterophobic. then will be working on one with Marlon Asked about this, Fierstein denies it. You Can Participate In This Event by nominating your favorite books for recognition. Simply Brando. Kerwin is on location working on But "I am a separatist.", he says. "My fill out the accompanying ballot. Remember, only choose titles published in 1988. You need not make Lanka. faith is in the Gay community." In fact, nominations in every category. A panel of judges from the national literary community will select the a film in Sri winners from five finalists in each category. As far as I'm concerned, "Torch he believes that if the Bush Song" is the best film I've seen in years, Administration really wanted to make this a gentler nation, the president should look A Gala Awards Banquet, celebrating gay and lesbian literary excellence, will be held June 2, 1989, a wonderful story that I and a lot of others in Washington, DC, to coincide with the American Booksellers Association Convention. At that time, laughed at and cried with in turn. After to the Gay community to see how we've the recipients of the 1st Annual Lambda Literary Awards will be announced. the initial showing on January 18th before solved many of our problems. an audience of 485 at Milwaukee's "Torch Song" is dedicated to those Nominations for the 1988 Lambda Literary Awards 1 Oriental Theatre, the comments were living with AIDS and with good reason. Submit nominations to: Lambda Literary Awards, 1625 Connecticut Avenue, NW, nearly universally rave. As one person Fierstein has dedicated himself to the Washington, DC 20009-1013. Nominations must be received by February 17, 1989. said, "There was so much recognition by battle against the disease. "In the last Lesbian Fiction Title Author everyone there. There was laughter. six months, I've done 15 AIDS Gay Men's Fiction -role Author benefits.", he says. In fact, he is booked There were tears. It was beautiful." Lesbian Nonfiction Title Author requests But there have been negative reviews in up to next October and more he Gay Men's Nonfiction Title Author the Gay press, for example, The San come in all the time. "You feel bad.", all. Do Lesbian Mystery/Science Fiction Title Author Francisco Sentinel. What did Fierstein says, "but you can't accept them Gay Men's Mystery/Science Fiction Title Author think? you know that I've seen my lover eight "I don't read reviews.", he replies. times in the last year?" Still, the Gay and Lesbian Poetry Title Author will on doing Then he pauses slightly before impression is that he go Lesbian First Novel Title Author them because the need is there, just as he continuing. "The ones [reviews] in the Gay Men's First Novel Title _ Author will go on writing and acting for the same Gay press bother me." There is a Lesbian Small Press Book Tide Author there is a good chance Award sadness in his satin voice. "It's almost reason. Perhaps will day see this remarkable Gay Men's Small Press Book Award Title _ Author as if the Gay community owns me and that we one LAIDS (Special Category) Title Author think they can do with me what they man in Milwaukee. want." There are times, he thinks, that For further information or Awards Program reservations, call (202)462-6965. January 26, 1989-February 8, 1989-WISCONSIN LIGHT-11 MADISON Midwest Men's AUSTRIA Continued from Page 1 Answers to Quiz Center Continued from Page 8 Freshman Level [two points for each Formed still holding elective office who were at correct answer] the first conference and issued [Chicago]. Midwest Mens Center/ action group were present at events the 1. Wisconsin statement on "Speaking for Chicago (MMC) has been formed as an organized by Amnesty International. On Ourselves." 2. Thompson That statement appealed to the American umbrella organization to serve the October 31, 1988, the Austrian painter, 3. Kohl, Proxmire people to reject personal prejudice as Midwest Gay community. Arik Brauer, presented a painting to 4. Democrats, Republicans public policy and demanded that "Gay The first groups to be included in MMC Amnesty at one of Vienna's main banks. 5. Dukakis and Lesbian people be given the respect are Body Tenderworks, which "nurtures At the presentation the artist was asked Sophomore Level [three points for each and justice we deserve." The group of your body through healthy group by one of the activists how he could correct answer] elected officials has grown over the years message"; Great Lakes Healing Friends support an organization such as Amnesty 1. Dukakis to near fifty at present. Circle, "dedicated to lovers of nature" International which discriminated 2. Al Gore The conference as the fifth anniversary and Windy City Gay Nudists. (The latter against Lesbians and Gays? 3. Nine, plus two Senators of the event will include special is not related to a group called Gay On December 10, 1988, members of the 4. Susan Engleliter celebrations as well as the usual Nudists.) Rosa Wirbel group were present at 5. The Democrats workshops and general sessions. State We welcome the community's interest Amnesty International's demonstration. Representative David Clarenbach, the and encourage inquiries and participation carried a banner which read, "No They author of the state's Gay rights law, will Senior Level [four points for each correct in any of these groups and we'll keep you for persecuted Gays and Lesbians." help welcome the conference to answer] informed as new groups join us. For more out handbills the State They also passed Capitol. 1. Lowell Wiecker information, kindly write us at MMC, demanding a change in Amnesty's 2. Miriam For more information call: Richard Ben-Shalom P.O. Box 2547, Chicago IL 60690 or call attitude towards homosexuals. 3. 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The widening economic gap the Army to allow her to re- enlist verified the presidential victory of the Lesbian people to remain in the U.S. is a phenomenon that has been followed "without regard to her sexual orientation Bush campaign, I can, I suppose, turn to Army. the subject of why I see dark times ahead by many disturbing developments. As the Federal until further order of the court." on Aug 3 In the decision issued Jan. 10, in the possible future. We lefties are farm crisis rages on, many farmers turn, Judge Myron L. Gordon ruled that Sgt. while he considered her case. in growing numbers, to Fascism. As if The Army, in a letter to Ben-Shalom on infamous for our Chicken Little (no pun Miriam Ben-Shalom's First and Fifth that wasn't enough, in our cities, we are Aug. 11, said it had considered her intended) fits, but this is one set of Amendment rights to freedom of speech seeing the appearance of Skinheads who reinstatement request "without regard to predictions that makes me hope that I'll and association and equal protection "love America." The Establishment sexual orientation" but Army regulation be proven wrong. under the law were violated by an Army sociologists probably have dredged up the still "bars the re-enlistment of For starters, during the Reagan Era, bar on homosexuals. expected misleading analysis of the homosexuals" and "the Army is bound the gap between the rich and poor has The decision was also an important civil reasons for the rise of Fascism in our to follow its own regulations." been growing steadily wider.. The 80's rights ruling. Gordon said homosexuals times, but it is now becoming clear that Gordon responded by threatening to have been a time of extravagance and have been treated as a "suspect class" the economic patterns of the decade are fine the Army $500 a day for contempt of prosperity for those who have, mainly at by the Army in a way that is "not simply taking their toll. Seeing as how court, and the Army relented. On Sept. the expense of those who have not. rational" and unconstitutional, and they Gay men are often at the top of these 12, 1988, Ben-Shalom signed up for Social programs get cut, and the deserve "enhanced judicial scrutiny" movements' hit lists, these developments another six years of duty, pending Pentagon gets whatever weapons system from the courts to get equal protection do not bode well for us. Gordon's final decision. it wants, like the Strategic Defense under the law. Now Reagan has written his final Gordon's final decision found the new Initiative (Star Wars) which amounts to a budget and Bush has given the expected Army regulations banning homosexuals "profitable" investment into weapons response. Now we can expect our already to be unconstitutional for many of the systems and related things, the benefits shoddy same reasons as in Ben Shalom I. He also of which are primarily reaped by, you health-care and education systems to go straight to Hell. We can strongly criticized the Army's arguments guessed it, the Haves. also offered in Ben-Shalom II for banning This investment cycle is also fed by our expect a worsened farm crisis, a shattered, homosexuals. growing national deficit. If it seems technologically backward economy and a grossly unfair The Army had argued that paradoxical that today's generation would distribution of wealth which will hit the middle classes homosexuals by nature are compelled to accumulate wealth at the expense of a first. And let us not forget the fact that the commit sexual acts in the same way future generation, remember that this is Right is perfectly content to let AIDS kill kleptomaniacs and arsonists are Capitalism we're talking about here. us all off, blame us when breeders start compelled to commit criminal acts. The problem is, the investment is into getting the disease and remain too stupid "Gordon wrote, "Yet not one shred of something usually non-consumable, all along to see their hypocrisy in evidence has been presented to the court namely military hardware. War could perpetuating the cycle. to show that homosexuals as a group consume such equipment adequately. But -All of these things spell disaster share a compelling desire to commit that without a war, the investment cycle would for both Gay/Lesbian particular form of sexual conduct." have to slow down due to the hardware's people as well as the world which may very Gordon wrote that the comparison of usual non-consumability. But neither war well have to deal Sgt. Mariam Ben Shalom with homosexuals to criminals was evidence of nor economic crisis are pleasant options. the doubly insane and destructive Ben-Shalom was also granted the right "pernicious and sustained hostility." But even with a war, the fact would United States that could possibly emerge from these to apply for payment of legal fees for "The court is asked to rely on the remain that only so much debt can be catastrophes. I'm not Ben-Shalom II. 'obvious connections' and to use generated before the bottom drops out. saying that those things are Ben-Shalom, 40, said she did not expect 'common sense.' In this context, the It should also be noted that the upward inevitable. Nothing is truly inevitable. such a strong ruling from Gordon. "I word 'common sense' amounts to little hoarding of wealth has proven to be a Just the same, we must be prepared for wish I could tell Judge Gordon thank you more than a euphemism for prejudice,", difficult movement to halt. Every month all Hell to break loose. We should be myself. The military was — just bluntly Gordon wrote. seems to bring news of the most recent ready to keep the cultural mainstream put — shredded" by the decision, she Gordon went further. He noted that corporate buy-out. I can still remember from going totally insane in whatever said. "homosexuals have suffered a history of coming back from my first break from ways we can when the normal children of But this will not be the end of the purposeful discrimination" and because boarding school, (believe it or not) and society get it through their thick skulls 14-year-long fight by Ben-Shalom against they constitute only 8-15% of the hearing a sterile voice saying, "We're that life in the 90's is not going to be a the Army. She said she has been told by population, they are generally unable to Beatrice" at the end of just about every Beach Boys song. the Army that it will appeal the decision, get equality from political means, and food commercial on television. That Most importantly, all of us should take but the appeal will probably be to the 7th "constitute a discrete and insular group basically amounts to the concentration of an active role in trying to change the world. Circuit Court of Appeals, where subject to potential prejudicial political wealth into increasingly fewer hands. I know that sounds like something Ben-Shalom has won legal victories power." Though the middle classes try to blind that everyone expects a Cardinal staffer to say, but it's still true. Whether you before. Gordon said that while the Army has a themselves to the suffering of the poor, it become directly involved with an Ben-Shalom's battle began when, in right to maintain discipline, foster trust is becoming increasingly inescapable that organization such as Progressive Student 1976, she was discharged from the Army among members and recruit and retain the Have Nots are really not having. For Network or simply contribute to for avowing her Lesbianism. After members, among other interests, "the instance, it is interesting to think why so organizations such as the Human Rights exhausting administrative appeals, she problem is that none are rationally much attention is being paid to the plight Campaign Fund or GLASS, you will filed suit in federal court, claiming that advanced by an Army regulation which of the homeless. It couldn't be because indeed make her First Amendment right to freedom of distinguishes military personnel on the their numbers are increasing, could it? a difference. speech and association had been violated basis of their sexual orientation." If you're getting fed up with the Hasta la victoria siempre! as well as her constitutional right to Although the 1986 U.S. Supreme Court privacy. decision in Bowers v. Hardwick held that In 1980, Federal Judge Terence T. there is no constitutionally protected right Evans ruled in her favor in a decision now to privacy to engage in consentual acts of known as Ben-Shalom I. homosexual sodomy, other federal court DIRECTORY OF Evans wrote, "Her homosexuality cases have held that homosexual status caused no disturbances except in the could not be equated with homosexual minds of those who chose to prosecute conduct, Gordon said. PROFESSIONALS her... her sexual preferences had as much Ben-Shalom has never been accused of relevance to her military skills as did her committing a homosexual act in the Army, gender or the color of her skin." and according to the Army, is an excellent Ben-Shalom won, but as Gordon wrote soldier, Gordon said. in Ben-Shalom II, "Vindication, however, In his decision, Gordon also drew on INSTITUTE FOR PSYCHOSEXUAL HEALTH was slow in coming. As late as August, PSYCHOLOGY AND SEX THERAPY other court cases involving 6815 W. Capitol, Suite 310 TED 1987, seven years after the District Court homosexuality, including the case of FRIEDMAN, Ph.D. ordered reinstatement, the Army resisted Milwaukee, WI 53216 [414] 466-6040 Dr. Friedman, registered in Clinical Psychology Perry Watkins, a Gay man whose case Sex Therapy, is pleased to announce the opening of reinstatement on the ground that the against the Army is on appeal before the Providing a safe, humane environment for gay men and Milwaukee offices at 2266 N. Prospect Ave. Offices original regulations under which she had 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in California. lesbians to deal with problems in living, relationships, are also located at 230 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. and been discharged had been reworded." Ben-Shalom said it was rare for a sexuality issues; affectional and gender identity Dr. Friedman celebrates 3 decades of continuous, After many legal maneuvers on the part federal court to order payment of legal concerns; compulsive sexual behavior; problems of progressive, professional service in all phases of sexual mental health consultation and treatment. Service of the Army, it was finally forced by the fees. "Judge Gordon rightfully saw that functioning. Individual and group therapy. Insur- ance features gratis initial interview, house calls for the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals to let her the Army has been playing a long and and private pay. homebound and a sliding payment scale for those back in. expensive case with me." qualified. Call 272-2427. We will be pleased to CHARLES A. KILEY, MSW discuss your concerns with you. That court wrote: "We are baffled by She added that the decision will not pay the [Army's I asserted confusion over the for legal fees still owed for Ben-Shalom I word 'reinstatement' in the 1980 order.... and will not pay for costs if the Army The order could hardly be clearer." appeals Ben-Shalom II. Her attorney, Thomas E. Martin "We will expand on what that order Patrick T. Berigan, is accepting donations ATTORNEY AT LAW means. When Ben-Shalom is returned to on her behalf. Daniel Thompson General Practice of Law the Army, the Army is prohibited from She said the courts will be needed to Twelve Years Experience discriminating against her because she bring equality to the military, and cited Architect professes to be a Lesbian. For example, Department of Defense statistics that there can be no further attempt to women Marines are ten times more likely 242-9745 discharge her simply because of her than men to be discharged for avowed sexual preference." homosexuality, and in the military overall, "Any attempt to circumvent the order women are five times more likely to be of the district court requiring discharged for homosexuality. reinstatement with all privileges will be Ben-Shalom, currently a member of the punished by appropriate sanctions for 5091st Reception Battalion of the 84th WATERTOWER contempt. We trust, however, that such a Division, headquartered in Milwaukee, CATERERS step will not become necessary." said she will ask to change battalions With that judicial tongue-lashing, the because the new commanding officer had "ALL THE BEST Army reinstated her on Sept. 12, 1987, to been an attorney in her case, and she AND MORE" complete her term. However, because it does not want to place either him or had changed the regulation that Evans herself in a difficult position. [414] 332-6845 found unconstitutional, the Army, in "The Army just got blown out of the April, 1988, refused to allow Ben- Shalom water,", she said. "Once again America 4867 N. Santa Monica to re-enlist after her term ran out Aug. 11, didn't let me down. God bless America." &we Whitefish Bay 53217