VOLUME TWO, NO. 14—July 13, 1989 —July 26, 1989 FREE

Give the People Light and they willfind their own way. V The Wisconsin Light Milwaukee County Board to Vote On Disavowing Pride Proclamation Wisconsin Light Readies Legal Action Judiciary Committee Votes 5-1 to Recant [Milwaukee]- As a result of the action [Milwaukee]. As a petition drive to taken on July 11 by the Committee on force the recall of Mayor John 0. Norquist Judiciary, Safety and General Services of for his proclamation honoring the Milwaukee County Board of Gay/Lesbian Pride Week reached a Supervisors, (see article, this issue) reported 2,000 signatures, the Milwaukee Wisconsin Light is exploring legal action County Board's Committee on Ju- to be taken against the County Board. diciary, Safety and General Services, According to Dr. Terry Boughner, chaired by James Koconis, on Tuesday, Editor of Light, the paper is currently in July 11, 1989, approved, a resolution to consultation with legal counsel and others "recant" the Council's proclamation concerning a class action suit to be honoring Gay/Lesbian Pride Week. The brought against the Board. proclamation which was passed A final decision will be reached on the unanimously by Council, was issued May matter following the Board's action on the 18, 1989. recantation resolution. Such action is The motion to approve the recantation scheduled to take place on Thursday, July resolution passed on a 5-1 vote. 20. Sup. Dan Casey Sup. Richard Kuzminski Supervisor Aldrich, 4th district, was the "The reason for this step by the In related action, according to and Lesbians. lone dissenter. paper," Boughner said, "is the Boughner, Light is in contact with the In other and late breaking news, Light The recantation resolution, sponsored necessity of showing those who are our Office of Civil Rights, a division of the has learned from its sources within the by, County Supervisors Gerald Engle (8th friends in public office and elsewhere that Federal Department of Health and Human movement that a group of right-wing district), Daniel Casey (23d district), and we are willing and ready to stand with Services concerning the recantation Christian Fundamentalist has retained Richard Kuzminski (24th district), them and carry on the fight for our resolution going to the full Board and the legal counsel with the aim of bring suit asserted that the Pride proclamation was rights." possibility of discrimination against Gays TURN TO LEGAL ACTION, PAGE 11 used "to apparently promote and endorse a lifestyle which embodies certain practices which are clearly unacceptable to the vast majority of Dramatic Increase in Violence Reported citizens." It concludes saying that the Council will "recant and disavow those portions" of . In Madison After May 6 March & Rally the Gay/Lesbian. Pride proclamation By John Quinlan and let live, to love and let love." "which by implication or otherwise Madison, WI- Community leaders Prior to the rally, few details of the six congratulates, endorses or applauds the expressed their anger and their solidarity attacks were known, because the lifestyle of the Gay/Lesbian movement." in the face of reports of anti-Lesbian/Gay survivors of the attacks feared the The Committee meeting was attended violence at a July 7th rally at the State consequences of going public with their by more than 100 people 10 of whom are Capitol. There have been at least six stories. "A history of the 1980's in openly Lesbian or Gay. incidents of "Gaybashing" in the two Madison cannot be silent about the Among those testifying before the and months since Madison's March for violence experienced by Lesbians Committee was resolution co-sponsor County Lesbian and Gay Rights and Pride, Gays," said openly-Lesbian Engle. He admitted voting for the Pride Baldwin. She sources say. Supervisor Tammy proclamatiOn, but "I goofed. I couldn't these "We are a gentle, angry people — and emphasized the need to report catch its meaning," he said. But now, he the press. we are speaking for our lives," said Dane crimes to the police and in said, his conscience would not allow him no one County Board Chair Richard Wagner, "This violence is simply wrong, to go on without attempting to have the a paraphrasing Holly Near. has the right to physically harass proclamation rescinded. Madison "Not everyone in this community is in member of 'the family.' " said Supervisor Richard Nyklewicz, Dist.), noting the a position to stand up to this kind of Ald. Bert Zipperer (6th supporting Engle, stated his opinion that and homophobia," the openly-Gay politician need for vocal support of Lesbians "the Gay/Lesbian movement is not a non-Lesbian/Gay told a crowd of about 100. "Those who Gays from their worthy endeavor." can must carry the burden.' brothers and sisters. Supervisor Elizabeth Coggs-Jones, one "We are here to express our Lesbian and Gay advocacy groups of the sponsors of the Pride Proclamation provide outrage," said Cevyn Godre, a member began mobilizing after the rally to said that the title of the proclamation had violence Dane County Sup. Tammy Baldwin of the Gay and Lesbian Visibility Alliance support services for survivors of TURN TO PROCLAMATION, PAGE 11 (GALVAnize). "And we are here to or harassment. significant fears in order to report the -July express our compassion for the survivors The United is planning a mid crime," said Johnson. "They fear Clarenbach Rape Crisis of homophobic violence.' meeting that will include the retaliation by their attackers. They worry department, the Too often, she said, society displays a Center, the police about insensitive treatment at the hands Strongly Reacts to Network, the local "well, what do you expect" attitude and Madison AIDS Support of the police. Crime Assistance discounts homophobic violence by VOCA (Victims of "And it's also a coming-out issue. Abortion Ruling groups. Existing blaming Lesbians and Gay men for openly Office) and other Many people aren't 'out' at work or to [Madison]- Reacting to the July U.S. and needs for expressing who they are. "Let's not fall resources will be pooled their families," he said. "They fear that Supreme Court ruling on abortion, State identified, said Dale into the trap of blaming the victim. Just as new services in reporting the crime, they will be forced Representative David E. Clarenbach member of the United. no woman deserves to be raped, no Johnson, a board to be very visibly 'out' before they're (D-Madison) issued a strongly worded preventative measures, Lesbian or Gay man deserves to be This may include ready. statement. classes and a beaten.' such as self-defense "These fears are real, but talking "Here in Wisconsin, as across the project. "Violence motivated by bigotry is "whistle for help" about what happened can be the first step nation, the political and legal system has of anti-Lesbian/Gay especially abhorrent and will not be "Survivors in overcoming the fear and the pain. been squeezed by a ruthless single issue overcome some pretty tolerated," said state Rep. David violence must TURN TO VIOLENCE, PAGE 11 lobby, that does not represent the Clarenbach (D- Madison). majority view. This is as much a crisis of Clarenbach is a sponsor of the 1987 democracy as it is a challenge to the Wisconsin Hate Crimes Law that offers Protest Vigil Planned July 20 principles of privacy and rights of stiff additional penalties to people whose women." crimes are driven by racist, homophobic at Milwaukee Court House The statement went on to say that, or other bigoted motivations. "We must use the occasion of this [Milwaukee]- On Thursday, July 20, The recantation resolution will be Violence and harassment against decision to seize back the offensive and 1989 the Board of Supervisors of brought in along with the regular report of Lesbians and Gays are only the most redouble our efforts to assert productive Milwaukee County will consider the the Judiciary Committee. That report will repugnant expression of a more deeply rights of women." recantation resolution passed by the be discussed in the late morning or early ingrained problem, Clarenbach added. Clarenbach who is Speaker Pro Tern of Judiciary Committee on July 11. afternoon. It has been reported that "Those who believe in homophobia and the Assembly and a long-time civil rights The meeting will be held at the County should a sufficient number of protesters bigotry are as much a part of that violence advocate moved at once to bring a bill (AB Building. Board meetings are open to the show up, the consideration of the as those who actually perform the 500) to the floor of the House that would public by Wisconsin law although no one resolution will be advanced on the violence.' repeal that section of the Wisconsin legal except board members may speak. agenda. It is glaringly hypocritical for certain code that made abortion a criminal All those who support retention of the There will be a roll call vote. Let each "bible-thumpers and anti-abortionists" offense. The statute has been inoperative Gay/Lesbian Pride proclamation are member of the Board as she or he casts to declare the sanctity of life and then since the Supreme Court's "Roe v. asked to come to the Board meeting their vote look and see us in our numbers. stand silent in the face of violence against Wade." ruling in 1973. wearing black armbands to attend, Let them know by our quiet presence that Lesbians and Gay men, he continued. The law, 940.04, provides for fines and peacefully showing our shock and sorrow we are a proud people. PLEASE BE "They are notable in their defense of the imprisonment for a woman obtaining an over what is taking place. THERE. JULY 20! right to life, but not in their ability to live abortion. July 13, 1989—July 26, 1989—WISCONSIN LIGHT-2 OUR HISTORY

A TIME TO DIE XIX Nazi's Led German Gay Youth to Horrible Deaths By Terry Boughner, Ph.d. these situations in subsequent articles). But, for these Gay youth, these were (L to R) Commissioner of Milw.'s Dept. of City Development Ricardo Diaz; Howard Fuller, The other evening I was in a Gay bar never options. Ph.D., Milw. Co. Health and Human Services Director; Joan Zeiger, Past President WI. and saw there a beautiful young man with Their fate was death. They were to be N.O.W.; and Dave Hegel, P.R. Director Milwaukee Public Schools, gather at the "Community dark blond hair and large eyes that gave exterminated as quickly and as Speakout" Forum during Gay/Lesbian Pride Week. him a wonderful look of vulnerable anonymously as possible so, as I said in innocence. I thought then as I always do the last article, the reputations of those Germany when I see such a one as he, of one of the Gay Movement in East who had used and abused them would be most heart-rending accounts to come out preserved. of the Gay Holocaust. It is the story of The Making Steady Advances In some cases, such as at Auschwitz in Thousand and since it involves discussing ordain Eduard Stapel. Later, he was the Hall of Corpses, they were murdered By Kurt Krickler the fate of thousands upon thousands of employed by the Church part-time as a quickly. At Neuwied, the guards seemed Special to Wisconsin Light Gay youth, it will take me a couple of parish helper in Magdeburg and part-time to have been chosen for their brutality. Editor's Note: The following is the 3rd of installments to tell it. as a person responsible for the work with Young men had their arms tied behind a 4-part series. Mr. Krickler is a Gay While Hitler and his immediate homosexuals in the Church province of them and were hung several feet off the activist in Homosexuelle Initiative subordinates were not Gay, the same Saxony. Today there are 16 Gay working ground, from posts by a rope attached to Osterreichische AIDS-Hilfe of Austria. could not be said of others, lower down on groups within the Church. Their leaders their bound wrists. Then they were GERMAN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC the ladder, who showed more than a and activists meet on a regular basis on a beaten unmercifully and left there. (GDR) (EAST GERMANY) passing interest in boys and handsome, Attempts to organize a Lesbian and Gay national level. swinging slowly in the air until they died. non-religious groups blond youths. Hans, Rudolf, Fredrich, group date back to the early 1970's, There are also six It often took a few days. today. They were initiated by Walter and others told of Nazis going although these attempts were not ever in the GDR Rudolf told me of yet another case he to be in the regularly to Gestapo prisons to look over successful. They were either abandoned activists who did not want knew about. Two young men had become partly were already by the activists or brought to an end by religious groups and lovers. This was discovered and, as the 1970's. When they realized the authorities. Nevertheless, it is of active in the other Pink Triangles watched, the one State would not mind a group great importance to today's movement that the was raped orally and anally. At the same forming, they tried again. In addition to other was forced to watch and to that Lesbians and Gays have been trying time, the the reasons of prestige and competition pole to a point. This to organize for fifteen years now. whittle one end of a with the Church, AIDS became another his lover was impaled on it, his While these attempts failed in the done, motive for the State to tolerate these new weight forcing him down and driving the '70's, Gay activists succeeded in forming initiatives. through his body. The lover was Gay working groups (Arbeitskreise post The groups were allowed to meet in bound to a pole a short distance away and Homosexualitat) within Protestant public meeting halls and to produce forced to watch as his lover died in Church congregations in several cities. program hand-bills. Their leaders are terrible, unimaginable agony. Then a The first of these groups was founded in allowed to receive magazines of the Gay spike was driven through his stomach into Leipzig in 1982 by Eduard Stapel. Many and Lesbian movement in the West. They the wood behind him and he too died, "undesirable," yet not oppositional are also allowed to travel to conferences screaming his life out for all the camp to activities were being carried out under the abroad. The groups received written the Gay prisoners. If they found one who hear. roof of the Protestant Church at that time declarations by the authorities that they appealed to them, they took him for use as This type of thing happened again and (for instance, the peace movement). By a kept boy. Such things could be are permitted to carry out their activities, again and again. Another means of death 1985, nine Gay working groups were overlooked as long as but the State still refuses to officially money, favors, was by crucifixion. I was told that at already active which caused intense and discretion and suitable recognize these groups as legal fictions were Neuwied at one time there were several often controversial debates within the associations. maintained. dozen crosses being used. Church. Parenthetically I might mention that The groups, especially the oldest and By 1944, it was obvious that Germany In 1985, these discussions about the the snuf film "industry" that I biggest, Sonntagsclub in Berlin, maintain would lose the war. Yet the mass murders attitude of the Church towards mentioned last issue, also "mined" the good contacts with the authorities. They of Gays, Jews and others only homosexuality and homosexual men and prisons for young Pink Triangles. pursue a careful, but successful policy: accelerated. Trains, trucks, fuel and other women received major coverage in the Like a pieple in the camps, a the abolition of the discriminatory legal badly needed resources were gobbled up Church press. It was only a question of "houseboy" as he was sometimes age of consent for homosexual acts was by the maw of genocide which had long time until the State became alarmed and called, never lasted very long. For awhile, voted upon by the GDR Parliament, the since taken on a momentum and reason of worried about these developments. The he was fed and clothed decently, but then Volkskammer, in December, 1988. its own.' From all over the Reich and from State is always afraid of losing control would come the inevitable day when Sonntagsclub is divided up into several the occupied countries of Europe, by over non-governmental activities and, whoever it was, tired of him and he would working and interest groups. One of them every means of conveyance, came the moreover, there is a certain kind of be sent off to the camps and almost is an AIDS conversation circle which stays victims to be slaughtered — and no one competition between the State and the certain death. in contact with the official AIDS advisory did or said a thing to stop it; not the allied Church. But this is not the only reason As I said in the last issue, many wound group of the Ministry of Public Health, governments, not the church, Catholic or why the government suddenly took an up in the Hall of Corpses headed by Niels Sonnichsen. The at Auschwitz. Protestant, no one. interest in the "Gay Question." GDR Make no mistake. These has opened AIDS counseling boys and It is sometimes said that no one knew Another reason is probably the three or centers in young men were Gay. The Nazis every district of who were the immensity, the true horror of the four very competent liberal and the country and three in utterly lawless had a punctilious Berlin. aversion Holocaust or, if they knew about it, progressive sexologists and experts in to treating a male as Gay if he were not. refused to believed it. Not a single word of the GDR who have been advocating more The 16 Church groups have established Proof would include one's own an AIDS that is true. No one did anything because tolerance towards Gays and Lesbians for Coordinating Group which also admission, accusation by parents, wives, no one wanted to do anything. The quite some time. maintains contacts with the AIDS group of girlfriends, friends or or even Nazi evidence amply demonstrates that and The most famous experts are Siegfried Sonntagsclub. The Gay groups do not see officials who liked to claim that they had any problem in the believe me, I've looked at my share of it. Schnabl, Kurt Bach and Erwin Gunther. fact that HIV testing been seduced. cannot be done To the churches we were sinners. To the In newspaper articles and interviews, anonymously and that all The total numbers of these Gay youth Allied governments we were a moral they called for more tolerance and infected persons are registered. as I have said before, is impossible to There are affront to the righteousness of their acceptance of Gays and Lesbians, and official declarations that ascertain, but this can be said for certain. infected persons cause. Thus, in October, 1944 30 trucks expressed the opinion that discrimination or people with AIDS The numbers were not small. There was rolled along toward Auschwitz. Inside of homosexuals goes against the must not be discriminated against in any one camp in Neuwied set up solely for Gay way. Since this were 1000 teenage Gays heading for a fate Marxist-Leninist concept of human non-discrimination policy young men under the age of 20 and, that not one of them could possibly personality. can be guaranteed by the State in a according to one of my informants, the imagine. In June, 1985, a conference of experts country like the GDR (especially at the camp could hold over 20,000. TO BE CONTINUED. in the social and medical sciences — a working place and in the field of housing), Incidentally, in the usual histories such and since this policy apparently is Copyright 1989 by Novo Graphics, Ltd. real milestone — was held in Leipzig. as Hans Rothfells' German Resistance to guaranteed, Gays in the GDR have great All rights reserved. Reproduction by any Besides the creme de la creme of the GDR Hitler, Neuwied is mentioned as a camp confidence in the authorities which, means is prohibited without express in these fields, an open Lesbian, Ursula for teenage boys, but the explanatory moreover, have written consent. Sillge, an activist in a non-religious never given occasion for word "Gay" is, as in other sources, left informal group in Berlin and an openly distrust in this respect. out. The reader is thus lead to wonder Gay man, Eduard Stapel, were able to At the Humboldt University of Berlin, when Germany needed every young man hold lectures on the psychosocial an interdisciplinary group of scientists it could get for military service, why situation of Lesbians and Gay men in the has been founded to promote Gay and Neuwied existed at all? Once it is GDR. Lesbian studies. The group meets every understood that the place was reserved They also took part in the round table month and has set up special working for Gay youth, its reason becomes clear. discussions. The texts of the lectures and groups. Their duty is to initiate, One should keep in mind that when the minutes of the discussions were coordinate and pool research and studies these young men arrived in the camps, published in Jena in 1986 (Psychosoziale on Gay and Lesbian issues, both in they. would be well-fed and healthy Aspekte der Homosexualitat). Stapel's culture and natural sciences. Just now, looking. They would also, up to that point, contribution, however, was censored. On several doctoral theses and diploma have been spared the more terrible April 23, 1988, this conference had a dissertations are being prepared at this brutalities that the Nazis meted out to follow-up meeting in Karl Marx Stadt. At university. their Gay brothers. Thus, what they that meeting, experts in various fields The movement in the GDR has attained experienced in Auschwitz and other BOOT CAMP SALOON and 200 Gay and Lesbian activists the most achievements of all movements camps would be devastating to them. Of in Eastern MILWAUKEE'S discussed the "psychosocial aspects of Europe, although it has not yet all the Gays, they probably would be least been officially recognized LEATHER / LEVI BAR homosexuality." as an able to cope. association Although the Church opened up for the such as the Hungarian group. By 1943-44, with the war going against Homosexuals in many Gay groups and for discussing the issue Western countries the Germans, Gays interned at Dachau would be happy if their papers published of homosexuality, the Church showed and elsewhere were enslaved to do war such liberal and pro- clearly where it has its strict limits. In Gay/Lesbian articles work. They also were forced to serve as as the GDR media do. November, 1984, the Church refused to cannon fodder at the fronts (More about July 13, 1989—July 26, 1989—WISCONSIN LIGHT-3 EDITORIAL I think we need to send a clear message Give the People Light and they that this sort of hate mongering will no willfind their own way. longer be tolerated. I would suggest contacting the Government Does Not Have Right management of the Charlie Daniels Band and telling them that until there is a The To Intrude Into Private Lives public apology and a promise to delete The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, "Webster v. Reproductive Health Services," this song from their show, that they will Wisconsin permitting states to place restrictions on abortions is, as Justice Blackmun stated, no longer be welcome to perform at "ominous" and not only for what it portends. Summerfest. Light First, let us be clear on the issue involved. It is not the "right to life." Were that the I will be waiting for a reply. real issue, proponents of the view would not display the remarkable inconsistency that —Gary St. Pierre they do. While professing an abiding concern for the fetus, they demonstrate little, if any, Milwaukee of that same concern for life or its quality after birth and, in fact, from all evidence, care very little about it all. The true issue as we see it in the evisceration of "Roe v. Wade," is whether or not the NAACP Weak government has the right to intrude on the private lives of individuals and dictate what, in our opinion, should be a strictly personal decision. On Other's On this issue, right to lifers contend and the Rehnquist Court has determined that government indeed has such a right. The Court has, by implication, invited the several states to use that right. Civil Rights For Lesbians and Gay men this decision should excite fear as a firebell in the night. It [Los Angeles, CA]- According to the should be seen in the perspective of "Georgia v. Hardwick" by which the High Court Los Angeles Times, some minority Gays upheld the power of the states to declare Lesbian and Gay sex illegal as is the case in 25 have complained of receiving limited states and the District of Columbia. support from traditional civil rights Executive & Editorial Offices The two decisions are both of a piece and are founded on the classic Conservative groups such as the National Association 1843 N. Palmer position enunciated in the 17th and 18th Centuries. That is that individual human beings for the Advancement of Colored People therefore cannot be trusted to make their own Milwaukee, WI 53212 are by their nature, flawed and that they (NAACP). Althea Simmons, chief decisions. The task of making these decisions, the Conservative position teaches, is the NAACP, told the paper, (414) 372-2773 lobbyist for the responsibility of the leviathan state which has also the right to enforce its standards on "We have no position on homosexuality, society. period." This point of view was well known to the writers of the Constitution in 1789. They The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against STAFF PROFESSIONAL rejected it as inadmissible in a free society. Defamation (GLAAD) commenting, Publisher If the United States has anything at all to offer to the world, it is this. It is the right of responded, "Can you imagine if a Gay Jerry Johnson every person to have the widest possible latitude for individual freedom. This is the rights organization said that it takes no definition of Liberty and it is the meaning behind the Constitution. Executive Editor public stand on whether Blacks should A Lesbian or Gay man's right to express love physically and a woman's right to control Terry Boughner, Ph.d. have civil rights? her own reproductive processes and to make her own informed decisions in this regard GLAAD asks Lesbians and Gays to Editor Arts & Entertainment should be sacred. The Supreme Court in both "Hardwick" and "Webster" in denying remind the NAACP that courageous Geno these rights has violated the whole spirit and tenor of the Constitution. leaders such as Jesse Jackson and Advertising Manager So, a battle once thought won in "Roe" now, because of "Webster" and the Coretta Scott King are unequivocal in Bob Melig Conservative distaste for human liberty and freedom, must be refaught in the arenas of their support of Gay rights and that they and Gay man for whom (414) 271-2120 the states. It is the position of this paper that every Lesbian should be as well. privacy and freedom are dear, should be prepared to join the struggle for free choice. Write to Benjamin Hooks, Executive Process Graphics Typography & Director, NAACP, 4805 Mount Hope Dr., INCORPORATED C.S.P., Governor Thompson Finds Berries Baltimore, MD 21215. COLUMNISTS Fr. James Arimond, State Rep. David More Important Than People School Curricula Clarenbach, Roger Gremminger MD, E. When asked by the Milwaukee Gay/Lesbian Pride Committee to issue a proclamation Haupert, Jamakaya, Karen Lamb Marc declaring June 16-27 as Gay/Lesbian Pride Week, Wisconsin Governor Tommy Sought and Bill Meunier, John Michael Ph.d., Thompson refused. Jack Sturdy, Morgan Summer. Roberts. However. Thompson did see fit to declare that week as Wisconsin Strawberry Week. Distributed REPORTERS Perhaps then it was only logical that on Sunday, June 25, Thompson sent a message of [New York, NY]- The Fund for Human support for the family to the fundamentalist Christian Gay- bashing rally held in Dignity, the information source for the Eugene Brzenk, Ph.d., Sue Burke, Milwaukee. In so doing, he succeeded in placing himself with the likes of a rabbi who Gay/Lesbian community, has announced Shawn Duffy, Michael Lisowski, Daniel apparently knows so little history that he announced that we got homosexuality from the plans to collect and distribute model S. Thompson, Jerry Warzyn. Greeks and Jan Parshall whose ideal in the world is Beaver Cleaver. Gay-sensitive secondary school and are we to from this? INTERNATIONAL What conclude college curricula. This is being done in In the cases of the rabbi, Parshall and their kind, they seem to have gotten hit by a train response to increasing requests from CORRESPONDENTS of thought and never recovered from the accident. educators for examples of curricula in all Mexico-Francis J. Reich; England-Poul In the case of Thompson we have some options. 1) That the Governor never was hit by fields which are inclusive of Gay men and - E. Burke; Puerto Rico-Jose Toro that or any other train of thought, has not, in fact seen it, and is still huntig for the Lesbians. Alfonso; India-Sandeep; Japan-Hiroaki, tracks. 2) That the Governor's level of sensitivity is roughly on a par with the Please direct inquires and/or sample Yeishiro Minami; Peru-Roberto Bar- aforementioned rabbi's knowledge of history. 3) That the Governor actually does think copies of curricula (along with a note cena. strawberries are more important than people. indicating the grade level and discipline) the answer, the Governor seems to like strawberries so much, come to: The Lesbian and Gay ADVERTISING Whatever since National 1990, we think he should be retired to some quiet little place. It would be a place where Resource Center, The Fund for Human Jerry Johnson there are no Lesbians or Gays or Indians or AIDS victims or femininists or pro-choicers or Dignity, 666 Broadway, Suite 410, New (414) 372-2773 anybody else to upset him; a place where life was simple, just like Beaver Cleaver, and York, NY, 10012. there he can grow all the strawberries he wants. Ah, Governor, until that time and when you see the next strawberry, keep in mind that Wildmon Keeps THE WISCONSIN LIGHT is published biweekly by NOVO we, who you did not value, will indeed Remember in November When We Vote. GRAPHICS, LTD.. with offices at 1843 N. Palmer. Milwaukee, WI 53212. Advertising and copy deadline is the Thursday prior to publication. Opinions expressed by Up Attacking TV writers in WISCONSIN LIGHT are not necessarily those of LETTERS the publisher, editor, or our advertisers. Any reference made to any individual or organization should not be Programming construed as an indication of the same's sexual or affection orientation or preference. All copy, text, design, photos, and TO THE EDITOR: refusal to give Sharon Kowalski up for [Tupelo, Miss.]. The American Family illustrations in advertisements are published with the made possible the education of understanding that the advertiser is fully authorized and has Governor Tommy Thompson refused to dead have Association (AFA) has launched an all-out secured proper written consent for the use of names. hundreds and thousands of Lesbians and from advertising or testimonials of any living person, and declare June 16-27 Gay and Lesbian Pride drive to stop sponsors pictures. people with WISCONSIN LIGHT may lawfully publish and cause such Week. He did proclaim it Wisconsin Gay men and disabilities on TV shows with Gay or Lesbian publication to be made: and the advertiser agrees by about the rights we have and must protect submitting ads to indemnify and save blameless the Strawberry Week. I hope all the characters. said ad. and the rights we do not have and must publication of any error that may be contained in strawberries remember his support when Led by the Rev. Donald Wildmon, the WISCONSIN LIGHT does not accept any responsibility for fight for. We must remember that cases any claims made by advertisers. The entire contents of voting time comes. Tupelo, Mississippi-based AFA claims WISCONSIN LIGHT are © Copyrighted and protected like this one are happening every day. The of —Dennis Bergren 380,000 followers and an annual budget under the Federal Copyright Act and International war for all of our rights to equal protection Conventions. Reproduction of any portion of any issue will Madison $5 million. not be permitted without express written permission of under the law has only begun. The group made headlines in all the NOVO GRAPHICS. LTD. Legal venue is Milwaukee County. Wisconsin. Printed in the U.S.A. —Tacie Dejanikus national media by successfully TO THE EDITOR: —Pamela Slycord persuading Pepsi to drop its support for © 1989 by Novo Graphics, Ltd. The National Committee to Free Sharon Co-chairs, National Committee Madonna's upcoming tour (it found her Kowalski is proud to announce that it has to Free Sharon Kowalski "Like a Prayer" video blasphemous), Office Hours: achieved its primary objectives and is Washington, D.C. Domino's Pizza to pull commercials from a.m.-5:00 p.m. doors. At this time, we would "Saturday Night Live," and Mennen to Monday-Friday-9:00 closing its TO THE EDITOR: 24-hour recording like to extend our thanks to the many cancel its sponsorship of ABC's organizations and individuals who have Editor's Note: The following letter was "Heartbeat." in our efforts through their sent to Bo Black, Director of Summerfest. Wildmon recently turned up in SUBSCRIPTIONS participated generous support of our activities. Sharon At Summerfest on Thursday, July 6, I Milwaukee for the anti-Gay/Lesbian rally First-class subscription rate is $30.00 Kowalski is receiving rehabilitative care watched an act which offended me deeply. on June 25 where he was billed as a for one year (25 issues). in the Minneapolis area. She has access The act was the Charlie Daniels Band "local minister." The rally, sponsored Third-class subscription rate is $15.00 to Karen Thompson and other friends and and the song was "Uneasy Rider '88." by right-wing Christian fundamentalist for one year (25 issues). we have broken Donald Kowalski's This was a vicious, anti-Gay song groups heard Wildmon denounce Gays Foreign subscription rates available stranglehold on his daughter's life. which, to my mind, promotes violence and Lesbians and call for the ouster of upon request. Without the support of the community, we against Gay people. Mayor John 0. Norquist. could not have achieved these things. The lyrics were quite graphic, talking Institutional Member The case of Sharon Kowalski has been about pulling the wig off of a female instrumental in focusing the attention of impersonator, splitting his lip and making Subscribe to the Lesbian and Gay community on the his make-up run and then fighting their way to the door. Wisconsin Light need for domestic partnership issues) protections, which is sure to be one of the Charlie Daniels followed this song with 1 year (25 biggest community issues of the next a lame remark about how audiences loved First Class $30 decade, as well as teaching us about the the song everywhere but San Francisco. Third Class $15 GAYAND LESBIAN= need to have durable power of attorney Would this sort of song be tolerated if it 1843 N. Palmer St. PRESS ASSOCIATION documents and wills right now. Karen had been written about Black people or Milwaukee, WI 53212 Thompson's determination and her Asians or Indians? July 13, 1989—July 26, 1989—WISCONSIN LIGHT-4 Milwaukee Gay Cable Wins OBITUARIES Major First Place National Award Gerald L. Loy [Milwaukee]- Tri-Cable Tonight has Bessie Smith. In memory of my life partner Gerry, become the first Milwaukee program ever MATA Executive Director Cliff Hall is With Love, Randy. of to win the Hometown USA Video Festival. pleased to see the recognition Gerald (Gerry) L. Loy of Milwaukee, local cable The first place award in the Milwaukee's contribution to Age 35: is a prestigious News/Volunteer/Series category was programming. "This was born to Eternal Life June 17, 1989 deserved. Every month a presented on July 13, 1989 at the National award and well after an extended illness. Beloved partner of work goes into Tri-Cable Federation of Local Cable Programmers great deal of Randy Elliott, son of Olga Fleet, congratulate the producers, (NFLCP) Annual Convention in Dallas, Tonight. I brother of Doug, Judy and Deloris. Loved and talent for their services." Texas. Tri-Cable is produced by Bryce crew by a large host of friends. Gerry's life was sponsor of Hometown Clark and Mark Behar of the Milwaukee The NFLCP, honored at a Celebration of Life Service on development of local Gay/Lesbian Cable Network using the USA, promotes the June 22, 1989 at St. Paul's Lutheran facilities of the Milwaukee Access cable programming on cable television Church. Gerry shared his gift of music Telecommunications Authority (MATA). and provides information about national with the St. Paul's Lutheran Church choir The show is sponsored in part by the cable policy issues. and the Milwaukee Opera Company. He Cream City Foundation, Inc., a Gay and MATA is a non-profit public service was a devoted volunteer of the Milwaukee Gerald Lesbian charitable foundation in membership organization created to AIDS Project. Gerry enriched the lives of Loy [left] and Randy Elliott Milwaukee. provide Milwaukeeans with the many people by sharing his 5 years of Hometown USA recognizes outstanding opportunity to express themselves sobriety. He will be missed and fondly Warner cable local cable programs produced by through the use of remembered by many friends and loved channels 14 and 46. Bob Damron community volunteers and media television system ones. Memorials may be offered to the professionals. The 1989 Hometown MATA provides video training, access to Milwaukee AIDS Project in Gerry's Bob Damron, creator of the original Gay equipment. Tri-Cable can be viewed on Festival received over 1750 entries from memory. travel guide bearing his name, passed 285 cities in 38 states, making Hometown Warner cable Channel 14 on the first and away June 20, 1989. Although famous for the largest and most diverse cable third Tuesdays of every month at 7:00 the creation of the Bob Damron's programming competition in the world. p.m. and on the last Sunday of every Address Book, his primary occupation The monthly show began in November, month at 6:00 p.m. was owning some of the most popular 1987 with volunteers doing all the bars in San Francisco. Among these was production work. Clark and Behar are Dubuque To Hold Third The San Francisco Eagle which remains proud of the monthly show and the an institution in the city. After selling his community effort put into it. "Tri-Cable Gay guide business in 1987, Damron succeeds because of the people who Pride March/Rally Sept. 16 retired to Los Angeles and settled back in commit themselves to making a better [Dubuque, Iowa]. Dubuque's third harassed in league play in Dickeyville, the family home with his brother Norrie community," said Clark. "Our crew, the annual Lesbian/Gay Pride rally and Wisconsin, ten miles from Dubuque. Damron, where he died of complications guests on the program, people behind the march is set for September 16, 1989 at The organizers of the third from AIDS. scenes — they are all important Washington Park. The rally will begin at Gay/Lesbian Pride celebration hope to contributors to Milwaukee's dynamic noon with the march through the city see everyone there. For further landscape," stated Behar. starting at 1:00. information, contact Ms. Ginny Judges chose Tri-Cable as the winner Dubuque's first Gay/Lesbian Pride Lynns/Stacie Neldaughter, 3313 Leopold WANTED: after viewing excerpts of six programs celebration in 1987 was the occasion for Way #204, Madison, WI 53713 or call DIRTY HOMES from the past year. The segments numerous hecklers to hurl verbal abuse (608) 273-9896. Or write Mr. Kelly included featured stories on Black and along with eggs, rocks and other things at Cauffman, 542 W. 11th St., Dubuque, IA APARTMENTS White Men Together, The Pride Institute the 30 marchers. The second march in 52001 or call (319) 588-1700. for chemically dependent Gays and April, 1988 became a national event & OFFICES Lesbians, Milwaukee Legal Aid Society's attended by approximately 600 people OBITUARY POLICY AIDS involvement, and the Saturday from all over the country. Wisconsin Light publishes obit- Softball Beer League. Also included were Since last year, the Dubuque city uaries of members of the Lesbian/ Gay VANIASrIC a safer sex public service announcement, council has declined to place Gays and community as both news and a community service free of charge. In SERVICES a musical memorial to Gay disco star Lesbians in a protected category while COMPANY Sylvester who died of AIDS, "Gays, Stacie Neldaughter, an open Lesbian, was many cases, we depend on relatives 964-9955 and/or friends Witches and Hallowe'en" by author Dr. thrown off a softball team she had been of the deceased to "HAVE CLEANING SUPPLIES, Terry Boughner and local actress Barbara provide us with the necessary playing with for three years. The WILL TRAVEL" Roberts playing Lesbian jazz singer termination was due to the team's being information. a~~~~✓iii

BRADY EAST STD CLINIC 1240 E. Brady St. Milwaukee, WI 53202 (414) 272-2144

WILL BE CONDUCTING HIV TESTING AT

CREAM CITY FOUNDATION 225 South 2nd Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204

ON

Saturday July 22, 1989 10:00 PM To 2:00 AM Saturday July 29, 1989 10:00 PM To 2:00 AM Saturday August 26, 1989 10:00 PM To 2:00 AM July 13, 1989—July 26, 1989—WISCONSIN LIGHT-5 A BOY OF SUMMER

Something to Say 0a DIRECTORY OF By Morgan Summer This summer, a Whitewater summer PROFESSIONALS for me. 1 have a late-night shift on my campus radio station. Yeah, it is late — in June I was working 4 hour shifts, from 8:00 p.m. to midnight or a little beyond. Ordinarily, I wouldn't mind, but during INSTITUTE FOR PSYCHOSEXUAL HEALTH one week I also had the last few meetings 6815 W. Capitol, Suite 310 of my three week intersession class which met at 8:30 in the morning, five days a Milwaukee, WI 53216 [414] 466-6040 week. Luckily, though. I don't need any Daniel Thompson Providing a safe, humane environment for gay men and sleep during the week. I sleep on Architect lesbians to deal with problems in living, relationships, weekends. Supergay, that's me. and sexuality issues; affectional and gender identity I signed up for the radio shift because 242-9745 concerns; compulsive sexual behavior; problems of other than attending class, there is not sexual functioning. Individual and group therapy. Insur- much to do in Whitewater, especially Morgan Summer ance and private pay. during the summer when the population studios. He was leaving the next day CHARLES A. KILEY, MSW is reduced by 70% because the majority of because his intersession class was over college students are on summer break and he was not attending regular summer until August. Since I would be one of the school and he said that he would like to Less Stress... Less Pain... 30% staying here this summer and see the studio. Thomas E. Martin Better Posture... needed something (or someone, but I So, he came and we talked for about an ATTORNEY AT LAW Rolfing won't get into that) to help these long hour until I signed off. As we talked, I General Practice of Law nights go by, I trekked up to the broadcast kept an eye on the music and the Fourteen Years Experience Associates studio of WSUW-Whitewater, U-91, 91.7 broadcast controls to be sure that Joe Laur FM, in the late spring and they gave me Advanced Certified Roller everything went as it should. It did, Brian Moore an audition. They liked it and now I am except that Tom was sitting about ten feet Advanced Certified Roller playing music on Whitewater weeknights. Bill LeGrave After away from me wearing shorts and a ZEII 765-9413 Before Certified Roller I have learned some things about T-shirt. At one point, I plugged the music, especially popular music. In the Connells' "Over There" into the tape 961-7111 case of U-91 (the U stands for — sigh — player and, as it played, I raved on about University). is a blend of rock, rock-folk how talented the group was. He agreed and other kinds of music like The Dead and the music played. A little later, I Cream City Foundation Awards Milkmen. What I have found out is that played "Something to Say" and I did music is much more powerful than I have something to say to him. I knew Tom Grants to Legal Aid & Lambda Rights thought. It is truly a unifying bond. was non-Gay, but still, you know... the When I broadcast that I am taking song ended and I played another. Milwaukee's Cream City Foundation Foundation. requests, the phone lines light up (both of Around midnight, I locked up the (CCF) in its endeavors to promote the The award to Lambda Rights Network them) and the callers almost always say, station and Tom and I went back to our Lesbian/Gay community, recently totaled $750 and will help in the "Could you please play..." Coming from residence hall and said goodnight. I got awarded two more grants. The money was implementation of the organization's teenagers and younger, that's a bit of a five hours sleep. A life of luxury. given to the Legal Aid Society and to the "Hate Crimes Statistics Project." The shock to hear. Why please? Because it's After class the next morning, Lambda Rights Network. statistics gathered by the Project are to so important for their song to be played. I Thursday, we said good-by and I wished The grant to the Legal Aid Society be used by the community to demonstrate know, I too call the station sometimes him a great summer. He will have one, totaled $1,000 and will help to pay for part the need to address the ever increasing during the day to request a song and shit, I'm sure. of the cost of their on-going HIV positive problem of anti-Gay and Lesbian violence. am I polite. An epilogue to this? Well, at 12:30 program which is designed to provide Reports generated by the Project will be Music is powerful...and beautiful. I Friday morning, after my shift was over, I legal support to those who are HIV used to assist the Milwaukee Fire and found this out from a group called the came back to my residence hall in the positive or are presumed to be such and Police Commission in formulating Connells. They are a group that is played quiet night and when I got to Tom's old have suffered discrimination because of programs to stop this violence. on many college radio stations and holy room, I paused, my headphones on. The it. This grant is a repeat grant for the Christ are they good! .U-91 has two of door to the room was closed and locked of their songs, "Something to Say" and course... no one lived there anymore. I "Over There." I play 'em both on my thought that it had been a very good New Religious Post Office Issues shift, sometimes twice. It amazes me that summer so far and it was going to get they are apparently not played on large better — the World Affairs Seminar was Publications Gay Cancellation market, "mainstream" stations. coming up and I would serve as a During my shift in June, I would get counselor there. I would be starting Available For Stamps called regularly from Tom, a guy who summer school too. Also, there would be [New York,NY]- The Fund For Human [New York, NY]- At the request of the lived in my dorm until a short while ago. I the radio station with music and callers in Dignity, the information source for the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against knew Tom before my shift started and, the hot night. Tom fit into this and now I Gay and Lesbian community, is pleased to Defamation (GLAAD), the U.S. Post although I had only known him for two had to go on to new things. That was announce the availability of two new Office issued a special stamp cancellation weeks, I felt we had a good thing going. okay. publications on homosexuality written (featuring artwork designed by prominent Friendship — I did not tell him that I am I walked down the hall to my room, from a religious perspective. artist Keith Haring for Heritage of Pride) Gay. Connells in my headphones and a faint And God Loves Each One: A Resource that was available at the June 25 Lesbian On the first Wednesday in June, Tom smile on my face. for Dialogue About the Church and and Gay Pride March in New York City. called and I invited him up to the U-91 Homosexuality ($4.95) is written by Ann When apprisd of the cancellation, Thompson. It answers questions about Senator Jesse Helms castigated the Post orientation, the bible and what it's sexual Office on the Senate Floor for celebrating in the Church like to be Lesbian or Gay "preversion." He attacked the Lesbian today. and Gay movement for trying to subvert Respect: Creating Support Bridges of "American values." and Gay Youth ($7.50) is for Lesbian Craig Davidson, Executive Director of Katherine Whitlock and offers written by GLAAD, responded, "The nastiness of FAIRNESS which parents, for ways in suggestions Sen. Helms' remarks reveals the religious leaders and others educators, desperation of one who knows he is losing work with youth can increase their Protection from unfair who his battle to deny Americans the truth airness. That's all we're asking for. of homosexuality. understanding that Lesbian and Gay people are decent, discrimination in jobs and housing. An end to anti-gay violence. further information and orders r For loving and proud. Immigration reform. Defeat of bigoted laws denying human dignity write, The National Lesbian and Gay and equal justice to lesbians and gay men. Resource Center, The Fund for Human Dignity, 666 Broadway, Suite 410, New It isn't too much to ask. But far-right zealots have flooded Congress York, NY 10012. with anti-gay mail and we lose too often. You can change this.

Write for Light FIGHT BACK Call 372-2773 FOR FAIRNESS. CALL North Woods 1-800-257-4900 Vacation Special! Send Congress a message. Ask for Operator 9188. 2 people, 5 nights (Sun.-Thur. charged to your telephone. Choose a prepared mailgram. Only $4.50 each, excl. holidays) for only don't know who your legislator is. the operator does. If you $125.00 plus tax. Where? At your bed & breakfast CALL NOW! "second home" in beautiful Northern Wisconsin . . .

The Speak Out mailgram campaign is sponsored by the Human Rights NORTHLAND HOUSE Campaign Fund. For further info. contact the Field Division, liRCF. P.O. Box 609 Hwy. 77, Pence, WI 54550 1396, Washington, D.C. 20013 or call (202) 628-4160. (715) 561-3120 July 13, 1989—July 26, 1989—WISCONSIN LIGHT-6 The Light 1/ELY S

to tabulate responses on computer. Chicago and Florida Choral Hurricane Rocks Results will be distributed at the August meeting. The Water Boat Among other activities in July is a Groups Join in Concert Sunday brunch/movie day on July 23. The and Spider Man among others), using By Geno 12:00 p.m. meal is at one of Milwaukee's souvenirs of the shows to recall sitting in Cruise July [Chicago)- The Chicago Gay Men's 29 historic hotels. The movie afterward is at front of the tube as youngsters. Chorus once again demonstrated their [Milwaukeel- Hurricane Productions one of Milwaukee's not-so-historic movie Then, music director, Kip Snyder, led virtuosity and their generosity in a joint has scheduled its annual "Hurricane theatres. Those interested are asked to over a hundred men of his Chicago chorus concert with the Gay Men's Chorus of Rocks the Water" boat cruise for suggest possible flicks when they sign in five numbers scheduled to be South Florida, Saturday, July 1. Each Saturday, July 29th, from 8:30 to 10:30 up. performed at the GALA Festival. They chorus performed a variety of musical p.m. Embarkation on the "Emerald MMFG meets the second Saturday of ranged from "These Boots Are Made For numbers spotlighting it versatility and its Isle" for the cruise on Lake Michigan will each month at the home of one of their Walkin'", to "The World Feels Dusty." own unique style. be from the dock at 541 E. Erie St. in members. If you would like to attend the "Camptown Races" was campy (what The Floridians, numbering about 65 Milwaukee. Participants are asked to next meeting, a specific activity or want did you expect?) and without leaving the singers, let a tropical flavor to the concert arrive at about 8:00 to ensure timely more information about the group, please risers, the chorus presented a picture in with a "Florida Fantasy" extolling the departure at 8:30. write to MMFG, P.O. Box 93203, sound and movement of various types of pleasures of the South Florida lifestyle The cruise will feature dance, music Milwaukee, WI 53203. complete with beach balls, pink flamingos spectators at the racetrack. and drinks and munchies will be and touristy hats for satiric asides. An But the culminating selection, the available. The evening also provides for ensemble group called "Tropical Mix" stunning Execution Scene from lots of star-gazing and woman watching. further developed the theme singing close "Dialogues of the Carmelites," the Space is limited to 200 so get your tickets Northwoods harmony numbers like "Georgia On My opera by Francois Poulenc, was chilling soon. Mind," and "Makin' Whoopee" in a and unforgettable. As the chorus sang Tickets for "Hurricane Rocks the Fairies Gather glee club or barbershop style eminently "Salve Regina," individual members of Water" are $10 and can be obtained from suited to their choice of light music. the chorus proceeded slowly off- stage as People's Bookstore, 1808 N. Farwell; August 4-13 The full Florida chorus focused on more the sound of the falling blade of the Outpost Co-op, 3500 N. Holton St.; and serious fare like "Rhythm of Life" and guillotine regularly shook the auditorium. Clear Horizons Food Co-op, 4708 W. The Northwoods Radical Faeries invite "Song of Peace," both of which A shattering climax sure to leave its mark Center St. you to the headwaters of the St. Croix displayed a richly textured choral line. at the Festival. River for a celebration of our love, life and These two pieces were also to be In a finale featuring the full sound of the beauty of Mother Earth. The performed at the Third Festival of GALA 170 male voices, the two choruses joined Friendship Group celebration will take place August 4-13. Choruses. Just four years old, the South forces in singing songs of brotherhood — As Gay men, we will come together for Florida chorus has developed an "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother," Plans Brunch/ affirmation, centering and focusing our impressive full choral sound. the wonderful "Old Friend," and lives, freeing our minds, hearts, souls Encore, an octet of specialty singers "Together" and "Family." Gary E.F. Movie July 23 and bodies and for just plain fun. Keating, conductor of the Gay Men's For further information, send a from the Chicago Chorus, opened the Metro Milwaukee Friendship Group Chorus of South Florida, in self-addressed stamped envelope to: second half of the program with a nice mix (MMFG) is surveying its membership acknowledging the role that the Chicago John Sutton, 2440 Garfield Ave., South of songs to showcase their versatility in a this month to determine the Chorus played in helping the Florida types of Minneapolis, MN 55405 or call professional sounding, fast moving set. activities that are of most group to get started, sounded the interest. The (612)-872-9505. They especially delighted their audience activities committee is mailing appropriate note of brotherhood in action, with a medley of theme songs from kids' questionnaires to all members and plans TV shows of the past (Mickey Mouse Club brotherhood in song.

YOU'RE ALL INVITED TO CORA MAE'S 8th ANNUAL 21st BIRTHDAY BASH & SHOW! THURSDAY, JULY 20 • FREE TAP BEER 10-11PM • NO COVER • BUFFET • SHOW AT MIDNIGHT CHAMPAGNE FOUNTAIN 1 - CLOSE IN JAZZ

COMING JULY 30 MILWAUKEE'S GAY `THE BLOCK PARTY' ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

801 - 805 South 2nd Street Milwaukee, WI Jazz 383-8330 July 13, 1989—July 26, 1989—WISCONSIN LIGHT-7 TRAVEL Milwaukeean Visits Thailand And Finds Ancient Land By Curt Peck against this so that you'll have to pay Editor's Note: The author is a full-time about $20.00 just to take him to your bartender at Milwaukee's Triangle Bar. room. • • • Most of the Boy Bars are in Sealem Center. When you get a cab or a Tule Tuk, It is on the other side of the world; the make sure he stays on the main street. land of "The King and I" which was then Some cabbies have the habit of taking you called "Siam." Now the name is to a bar that either they or their family "Thailand" meaning "Freeland." The owns. Bars that I would recommend are Thai people are justly proud of the fact Harries, Big Boy and Twilight although that theirs is the only southeast Asian there are many more. nation to have escaped European Aside from its Gay life, Bangkok has a domination in the last century. wealth of sights and experiences to offer It is a beautiful land of warm air, the tourist. There is gold and fine jewelry flowers in overwhelming profusion and that can be purchased a greatly reduced golden temples to strange and exotic rates. You can find real bargains in gods. It is, in short, a place for a total "China Town" in 24k gold. "get away vacation" despite the 25 hour Above all, do not miss a tour of the plane ride that it takes to get there. grounds of the Royal Palace. This is a We were quickly through customs and, truly magnificent sight. There are some at once, deluged with a slew of cab 50 buildings, all decorated with gold leaf drivers, each eager to take you to your and millions of mirrors (some no bigger hotel in Bangkok, the capital. Be careful. than a nickel) flashing like diamonds in Taxis are cheap (you can go anywhere in the bright Asian sun. This certainly the city for about 100 baht or $4.00), but should be one of the wonders of the world. there are no meters. Make sure you find After Bangkok, we left for the beach out how much they'll charge before you resort of Pattaya. It's about 3 hours from get in. the city via a small, cramped bus, but Once set in our hotel, my traveling after the hustle and bustle of the capital, companion and I set off to see some of the it was a welcome change. Gay nightlife. Don't be afraid to ask the As in Bangkok, so in Pattaya, prices cab or Tule Tuk driver (these latter are are on the low side. You can rent a lawn more fun for tourists and a lot cheaper chair on the wide, beautiful beach, kick than a regular cab) to take you to a "Boy back as a waiter brings food and drink. Bar" as they are called. Thai whiskey is the smoothest and best I'm not sure what I expected, but I can tasting I've had. It is something you must say that the Gay life is one that you would try. find nowhere else in the world. In most I can heartily recommend Pattaya, but bars, boys walk around and mingle with if you plan a trip, do it quickly. Like all of the crowd. They are, of course, Thailand, it is changing quickly as prostitutes and cost approximately 400 Western ways and Western technologies baht. In some bars, the boys dance on the sand off the gracious and lovely surface of bar itself wearing little more than a this ancient land. G-string, a smile and a number. Nevertheless, it is truly beautiful, a If you see a boy you like, go to the urt Peck stands in front of typical historic architecture of Thailand in this beautiful, decorated wonderful place to visit — although, as building. manager and arrange for him to come to the saying goes — I wouldn't want to live not silent. you. Few of the bars have rooms, so your there. All actions undertaken by ACT-UP are hotel is the answer. There are rules ACT funded by contributions. We receive no -UP Sponsors governmental, corporate or foundational financial support. Unlike U.S.A., Homosexuality N.Y. AIDS March If interested in becoming involved, Accepted in Thailand [New York, NY]. On Saturday, June 24, contact Daniel at 1611 S. 5th St., #6, Culture an estimated 1500 AIDS activists Milwaukee. WI 53204. By Nukul Benchamat In 1987, I and the editors of the three marched up New York's Avenue of the Editor's Note: The author is Chief other Gay publications tried to form a Americas (Sixth Ave.) to protest problems Create your own Editor of Neon the leading Gay/Lesbian club, but after a couple of meetings, it facing Lesbians and Gay men in the age of "FIELD OF DREAMS" publication of Thailand and the leading foundered. The problems were lack of AIDS: government neglect of the with AERO-AMUSEMENTS such publication in the Far East. interest and lack of money. (You can't epidemic, AIDS-related discrimination • • • expect financial help from the rich Gays and the increasing trend of anti-Gay from : I have come to learn that Thai Gays and as they have their own jet-set violence. Japanese Gays are similar in many community.) The March was sponsored by ACT-UP ART SMART'S respects. Firstly, there are no laws We, here in Thailand must reach out to (AIDS Coalition To Unleash Power). The DART MART against homosexuality in Japan or each other and to the international event was endorsed by more than 30 Thailand. Secondly, there is a long community. We must form organizations political and human rights groups. & JUGGLING tradition of homosexuality in both of Gays as has been done in countries "Arrest Us, Just Try It; Remember cultures. Thirdly, Japanese and Thai's do where oppression is great. We cannot go Stonewall Was A Riot!" was one of many EMPORIUM not harbor hatred of Gays as is true in the on as we have been or we will be slogans chanted along the line of march 1695 N. Humboldt United States, for example. destroyed. that led to Central Park. Along the way, at (Humboldt & Brady) However, due to AIDS, the situation in Herald Square, demonstrators paused to Mon. - Fri. 10 -6 Sat. 9 - 5 Thailand may change. The media have hold a massive "Kiss-In" to the labeled it as a "Gay disease." As a consternation of Saturday afternoon FREE result, the government has taken steps to Safe Sex Seldom shoppers. CHAMPION discourage Gay life; to make it less At the rally following the march, Tim prominent. Gay bars have been raided Practiced in Powers a member of ACT-UP and a RubberBand and Gay scenes in TV and plays have Person Living with AIDS, told the crowd, Powered Air Plane "We are a new generation of Gay men been forbidden. To all of this, Gays have Thailand with ANY KITE purchase ! and Lesbians who have learned the hard reacted little or not at all nor has the (..while supply lasts) government taken real steps in AIDS [Bangkok, Thailand]- Though 80% of way that we can't count on Tomorrow." COMPLETE SELECTION 0 prevention. Thai Gays questioned in a recent survey KITES & ACCESSORIE The reasons for this are the following: said they knew something about AIDS, SO.. In general, Thais are an easy-going most are not modifying their sexual Act-Up Milwaukee START SMART! people. Whatever happens, we will say, behaviour. 70% still engage in oral and "mai pen rai" which means "it doesn't anal sex. Less than one-fifth use Being Formed matter." We use the phrase many times condoms. a day. It is a part of our way of life. Dr. Dephanom Muangman, Dean of ACT-UP (AIDS Coalition To Unleash Gays have taken a mai pen rai attitude Mahidol University's Public Health Power) is a diverse, non-partisan group toward AIDS and the government has Faculty, told the Bangkok Post that 700 united in anger and committed to direct taken the same outlook in regards to people in "high-risk" categories were action to end the AIDS crisis. We meet Gays. In fact, the government is more interviewed. Besides Gays, the sample with government and public health concerned about drug addicts than Gays. included drug users and prostitutes. They officials; we research and distribute the There are no serious campaigns for safe were asked about their knowledge of the latest medical information. sex nor any educational campaigns in the illness and how it had affected their We protest and demonstrate. We are Gay bars, clubs and saunas. behaviour. Of those who were aware of The government claims that few Gays AIDS, only 14% had learned about it from have contracted AIDS. In truth, I believe the Thai government's information SUMMER that the number of Gay men who have programme. The rest said they had heard BRUNCH! contracted the disease is ten times the from the media. Gay interviewees had sex Come join The United as we celebrate with good official figure which places the number at on an average of five times a week. 54% food, wonderful people and delightful music. 80 for the whole country of 55 million of them had been with foreigners. Only 6 people. Still, the public believes the % of the prostitutes said their customers UNITED WE BRUNCH government statistics and there is no used condoms. Sunday, July 16, 1989 Dr. Dephanom quoted another pressure for anything to be done for the survey 9am - Noon Gay population. which revealed that only one in ten of the The only solution is that Gays must Kingdom's provincial health officers The Store Fronte Theatre help Gays, but because of our history, the considered AIDS a "major health 118 State St., Madison lack of oppression, there are no clubs, no problem." Only one in five provinical $4 Adults $2 Children organizations of Gays in Thailand. The hospitals are equipped to test for HIV \\4TNII-FED (608) 244-8582 only thing we have is the Gay media. infection. July 13, 1989—July 26, 1989—WISCONSIN LIGHT-8 Amnesty International To Vote To Aid Homosexual Prisoners By Sue Burke and Jerry Finn office, said the Danish are "one of the The United States conference of leading sections in the discussion Amnesty International voted last month to because they are under more pressure ask the organization to adopt people who from the Gay community. It puts them in are imprisoned because they are an awkward position. homosexuals or committed homosexual She said if the resolution were passed, acts in private with consenting adults. "It would reflect negatively in some The request will be considered formally sections. There would be some negative at the organization's international council campaigning in the media in certain meeting in 1991, although it will be countries, and others would not even discussed in 1990 when an interim report discuss it. And some groups would just on homosexuality is presented. refrain from working on any such cases." The resolution to adopt homosexual Paul Tighe, a member from New prisoners passed overwhelmingly on a Jersey, said there was a gap between show of hands at the United -States straight and Gay members within the meeting, but its prospects at the organization. He said he felt Amnesty international level are unclear. International was not seeking support The resolution was passed June 25 in from the Gay community and Gays and Chicago, where Amnesty International Lesbians are unaware of United States members from the United States attended efforts to change the organization's a three-day annual meeting to set national mandate to include homosexual policies. prisoners. Amnesty International, founded in "The failure to adopt people for sexual 1961, organizes worldwide letter-writing orientation," he said, "has made some campaigns and other pressure to free people feel frustrated and not able to be people it believes are prisoners of open in the movement." He only fully conscience. It also monitors human rights came out as a Gay man to other Amnesty abuses. members at the June meeting also. Since 1979, Amnesty International has Gays and Lesbians at the United States had a policy to adopt as a prisoner of Conference in June held their first formal conscience anyone who is detained for workshops on Gays in Amnesty advocating homosexual rights. People International. In a statement read at the who are imprisoned for their sexual end of the conference's final session, orientation are not adopted. members who had been working on Gay John Kelly Gentry, Jr. is shown in 1981 photos above and 1982 pictures below. Since 1972, Amnesty International has and Lesbian issues announced: also recommended stopping the medical "We hope that Amnesty International treatment meant to modify the will increase its attention to issues of homosexual orientation of a person in torture, killings and imprisonment that Wanted By The FBI: detention because the organization fall within current interpretations of our opposes "cruel and degrading mandate and that Amnesty International John Kelly Gentry, Jr. treatment." will be aware of increasing numbers of Although Amnesty International has detention cases pertaining to AIDS." John Kelly Gentry, Jr. is wanted by the been bludgeoned to death. continued to debate and study the issue, Thompson said that a week before the FBI for unlawful flight to avoid On April 29, 1983, a warrant was concerns remain that adopting conference, the United States board of prosecution for murder. issued for Gentry's arrest in connection homosexual prisoners would hurt the Amnesty International decided to create a Gentry is a bisexual and is known to with Veith's murder. organization in the Third World. task force to look into the detention of reside within the Gay/Lesbian Gentry has used several aliases: "The real issue is that we are an people with AIDS as a human rights community. There is reason to believe William Veith, Jim and Kung Fu. He was international movement," said Cary violation. that he is in Chicago and may be heading born in Toledo, Ohio on March 1, 1953 but Allen Johnson, a staff member of Tighe said members at the workshop toward Milwaukee. has also used July 29, 1930 and March 1, Amnesty International at at the decided "it was up to us to make visible Gentry first came to the attention of the 1950. He is described as being 5' 7 1/2", Washington, D.C. office. He pointed out the Gay presence." Toledo, Ohio Police Department on April 160 lbs with a thin to medium build. He that national sections in North America He said, "Gays should place 25, 1982 where he was residing at 919 has black hair and eyes. The initials and Western Europe, where the themselves within the movement as Sherman St. with one Robert Ellsworth, a "LCJ" are tattooed on the upper left resolution is supported, could outvote the visible and constructive members, not known Gay man. On April 25, Gentry and arm. He also carries a circular burn scar rest of the world, but "we don't want just abstractions. We are co-workers and Ellsworth got into a fight and Gentry on the left elbow and scars on the left to outvote them," he said. volunteers." crushed Ellsworth's. Adam's apple. wrist and left arm. He wears thick lensed "We are sensitive to countries with Johnson said, "There was a sense of Ellsworth survived. Gentry was glasses and has been known to wear a full different mores," he said. He hopes relief that the first stone was cast," but sentenced to six months in the Lucas beard, mustache and long sideburns. He some compromise can be reached to add added that it was hard to make an County jail. uses Social Security numbers, sexual orientation to the organization's assessment from the workshop of how While serving his term, Gentry 299-54-4225, 288-24-6345 or mandate of prisoners to adopt. Gays and Lesbians see themselves in the befriended Barbara Gerber, a civilian cook 299-54-2225. Johnson came out as a Gay man to the movement. at the jail. GENTRY IS BELIEVED TO BE organization at large this year when he Thompson felt there was no consensus Upon release, Gentry moved in with ARMED AND IS CONSIDERED TO BE became facilitaor for a workshop at the at the workshop, but two important things William Veith of 147 Worthington St., in EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. ANYONE conference last month on Gays in came out of the workshop: It let people Toledo, an openly Gay man. At the same SEEING HIM OR KNOWING OF HIS Amnesty International. get together for formal discussions and it time, Gentry lived with Gerber in Monroe WHEREABOUTS SHOULD CONTACT Johnson said some countries "felt they let people learn how the issue has been County, Michigan. THE FBI AT ONCE. would have difficulty going back with handled on an international level. On April 12, 1983, the Monroe County In Milwaukee, the number to call is sexual orientation in the mandate," but "People wanted more history on Sheriff's Office located Gerber's nude (414) 276- 4684. Ask for Special Agent another staff member said the section of Amnesty's position on sexual orientation body in Deerfield, Michigan. Gerber's Derrel S. Craig. Confidentiality is the organization in Denmark has been in the workshop," she said. throat had been slashed. The following guaranteed. pushing to include Gay and Lesbian "There's no clear sense of an outcome day, Veith's body was discovered in the REPEAT: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO prisoners since the 1970's. in 1991, but there should be a tough basement of his business, a rare coins APPREHEND THIS INDIVIDUAL Cosette Thompson, director of battle," she said. store at 615 Adams St. in Toledo. He had YOURSELF. CONTACT THE FBI. Amnesty International's San Francisco Leather Contest To Be Held In Phoenix August 11-13 Lambda Rising [Phoenix, AZI- Very few places are Didmar Productions by August 1. 1989. hotter than Phoenix during the summer, For further information and entry forms BOOK REPORT. but this year the city is really going to contact The Bum Steer, 4620 N. 7th • Experience provocative sizzle, as Didmar Productions joins with Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85013 or call opinion, informed criticism, BOOK REPQAT the Bum Steer. Phoenix's only leather (602)-279-3033 between 4:00 p.m. and enlightening essays and am=umeseso bar, in producing and hosting the 11:00 p.m. revealing interviews. Southwest Mr. Drummer and the Mr. Ootionotoio•olliteisonOnOirenetilPileneit•n•tripe Drummer Boy contest during the weekend • • Lively and exciting, each of August 11- 13. i 6 issue presents the best Leathermen from around the country I Jet's Place 1 the gay & lesbian literary will be joining such guests as noted • 1753 S. Kinnickinnic world has to offer. • leather columnist and contest MC, Mr. • Milwaukee 53207- 672-5580 i ii • A Contemporary Review Marcus; Mr. Southwest Drummer 1988, 6 i of lesbian & gay literature, Wes Decker; Ms. International Leather i M —F—Open 3 P.M. 1989 Susie Shepherd; Mr. International Sat.-Sun. BOOK REPORT is the only Leather 1988 Michael Peyerea; publisher 6 publication of its kind! of Drummer Magazine, Mr. Tony • -Holidays 12:00 Noon 6 Deblause and others all helping to provide i 6' Celebrate the Gay & Lesbian for an exciting weekend. 6 Cocktail Hour M—F Literary Experience! The Southwest Mr. Drummer regional 6 6 contest is open to anyone over 21 years of 3-7 P.M. • Please send me: ( )12 issues— $18.00 ( )24 issues— $28.00 age. Contestants do not have to be 6 6 ( ) Check/M.O. ( ) AmerEx. ( ) VISA ( ) MasterCard sponsored by a Gay bar or business, but it • 6 i Hall & Catering • Exp Date is encouraged and each non-sponsored Card # ii Dancing • Signature contestant should have some verifiable • • Name connection to the leather community and 6 Address own his own leathers. A nominal entry fee 'I • Sheepshead Every City State Zip of $25 is required, in turn to be donated in Thurs. 7-9 P.M. 6 BOOK REPORT DEPT # 199 the contestant's name to the AIDS charity 6 6 1625 Connecticut Ave., NW A If you prefer, charge by of his choosing. • i 63. Washington, DC 20009 TE phone: (202)462-6969. All contestants must be registered with 6 vietionommoonew000twouolomo• 4 July 13, 1989—July 26, 1989—WISCONSIN LIGHT-9 POLITICALLY SPEAKING House Passes Hate Crimes Act; Religious Bigots Are Helping To Congressional Senate Battle Looms [Washington, D.C.]- On the day of the family; sodomy laws should be enforced; 20th Anniversary of Stonewall, the House the federal government should not enact Bring Gay Community Together of Representatives passed HR 1048, the discrimination protections based on By Bill Meunier Lambda Rights Forum but who want to Hate Crime Statistics Act marking sexual orientation; school curricula An open letter to the "Reverend" Vic help our school children now know how another milestone in a seven-year should not condone homosexuality as an Eliason, Bob Brown, Mark Belling, Tom they can do so. And I know that a number campaign by the National Gay and acceptable lifestyle in American society. Phillips and their followers: of them will be volunteering. I am real Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) to obtain a The Senate bill as it presently stands • • • pleased that you called attention to this federal response to anti-Gay/Lesbian without the Helms amendment, has 49 violence. The bill's passage marks only I really don't know how to thank you opportunity and I want to thank you for co-sponsors including Wisconsin Senator guys enough. In just a few short weeks your help in making us all aware of the the second time in Congressional history Herb Kohl. you've done more for our community than chance to help Milwaukee's kids. that the House has overwhelmingly "Having this bill pass the House on a any of us could have even if we had two or I also want to thank all the individuals approved legislation which favorably suspension of normal rules signals how three years to do it in. who were quoted in the newspaper, or addresses a Gay and Lesbian issue. far NGLTF has brought the issue of First you raised a big commotion about who called Mr. Belling's show. Like the The Hate Crimes Statistics Act, was anti-Gay/Lesbian violence. Rules are Milwaukee's Mayor Norquist and our woman who complained that Gays and passed overwhelmingly by a vote of normally suspended for only the most County Board issuing proclamations Lesbians were using the Constitution. I 368-47 on a suspension of the rules. noncontroversial issues," said NGLTF praising Gay/Lesbian Pride Week. You want to thank her for recognizing that the Voting with the majority were Wisconsin Legislative Director Peri Jude Radecic. called the proclamations offensive, you Constitution provides protection for Gays Congressmen Aspin, Kastenmeier, "Now that this bill has cleared the threatened and you blustered. It was and Lesbians even if the courts haven't Kleczka, Moody and Sensenbrenner. House, our focus will shift to the Senate great theatre and believe me we were all fully recognized that yet. The bill requires the federal collection where our bill faces a homophobic real entertained. Some County Then there was the man who tried to of statistics on crimes motivated by amendment from Senator Jesse Helms," Supervisors and one alderwoman took get us arrested outside of the Auditorium prejudice based on "race, religion, said Radecic. your side. Thanks for helping us figure rally because we were handing out homosexuality, heterosexuality, or NGLTF urges people to write their out who we should target for defeat in the leaflets. This provided a great contrast. ethnicity." A companion bill, 5 419, is Senators asking that they oppose next election. After all, no one hassled the two lonely pending floor action in the Senate. attempts by Helms to cripple S 419 and Mark Belling of course did his part protesters who showed up at our rally and Senator Jesse Helms plans to attach an vote in favor of the Hate Crimes Statistics whipping his listeners into a frenzy. parade. anti-Gay amendment to the bill during Act. Caller after caller spouted out hatred and And lets not forget the people who floor debate. Letters from Wisconsin may be bigotry. To keep things lively of course called the Mark Belling show and said Helms' "Sense of the Senate" addressed to Robert Kasten and/or Herb Mr. Belling did let some Gays and things like "In other societies they get rid proposed amendment states: Kohl, U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. Lesbians on the air. Naturally he cut them of homosexuals," or the two protesters homosexuals threaten the American 20510 off whenever they started to make some who showed up at the Lesbian/Gay Pride telling points. Great job Mark, any Parade and Rally. Those two guys Human Equality At Stake With impartial person listening to your reminded us all of how politically broadcast certainly knew the score. In one impotent you really are because after all if Supreme Court Abortion Decisions afternoon you probably convinced more you were one tenth as powerful as you The Court also people why we needed to have claim to be there would have been more [Washington, D.C.]- Calling the announced it will hear three additional Gay/Lesbian Pride Week than we could than two. Supreme Court's decision in "Webster abortion cases next term, a have. By the way Mark, I hear that you Together all of you have done the v. Reproductive Health Services" a decision pro-choice organizations may need new job soon. I hope you have Lesbian and Gay community a service. "blow to individual liberty and women's believe may signal the Court's intention freedom," to completely as much success in your new job. May be Straights on the streets are talking the Human Rights Campaign overturn "Roe." the "Reverend" Eliason will hire you. I about bigotry against Gays and Lesbians. Fund (HRCF) has vowed to continue its Following the ruling, HRCF activists and pro hear WVCY doesn't pay as good as WISN The other day while I was waiting in line fight for the right to privacy of all -choice and women's rights groups did but at least you'll get to talk to your at a grocery store a woman reading the Americans and lend its support to a reiterated that the key issue at stake in "Roe," kind of people. Milwaukee Weekly article about religious nation-wide coalition organized by key "Webster" and "Hardwick" Speaking of you Reverend I think fanaticism remarked "It's a real shame, pro-choice groups. (which allowed the states to make homosexual acts you're the person we owe the most to. first those poor people have to put up with "As Gays and Lesbians concerned criminal) is individual freedom. Your rally was a real scream. Just think AIDS and now they get attacked like about equality and keeping the "Who decides about all of those churches telling their this." My straight friends who have government out of our bedrooms, we are abortion or sexual practices, the congregations to show up at the always told me that they didn't need to extremely troubled by the Court's government or the individual?," said Robert Bray, auditorium and a whole 1,500 people did. contribute to Gay/Lesbian causes decision," said Tim McFeeley, HRCF HRCF communications director. "In recent What did you have those ministers do, tell because we weren't really being executive director. rulings the Supreme Court — their parishioners to go the rally and God threatened now are asking me how I can In a move that may lead to overturning now heavily stacked with Reagan would forgive their sins? It was a treat to put up with this intolerance and assuring "Roe v. Wade," the 1973 landmark -appointed justices — seems to see all of those out of town speakers me of their help. abortion and privacy rights case, the be shifting away from calling for the recall of Milwaukee's In response to you one of Milwaukee's Supreme Court in its "Webster" ruling individuals and toward government." Mayor while being cheered on by all of Black newspapers, The Milwaukee Times on July 3 gave states broad powers for Pro-choice coalitions are now gearing those suburbanites. I hate to tell you this ran an editorial promoting our cause. As governing abortions. up for intense legislative and electoral Rev, but you couldn't recall anything far as we know that was the first time that For example, state governments may battles over abortion. It is planned that about the love that Christ preached let paper had ever done that. And we have enact laws that: choice will be a major issue in key alone the Mayor of Milwaukee. you to thank for it. prohibit state employees from campaigns around the country. You really had the Mayor on the run The Milwaukee Journal has run two counseling on the option of abortion; "Gays and Lesbians must do the same though, you could tell that when he told editorials denouncing Anti- Lesbian/Gay prohibit state-funded facilities from with issues of privacy and civil rights," Channel 12 to cover some serious issues prejudice, we have you to thank for that offering abortion; said Eric Rosenthal, HRCF political instead of asking him about your rally. too. require doctors to perform tests to director. "We cannot depend on the I do hope that you didn't spend too Thousands of Gays and Lesbians have determine "fetal viability;" Court to uphold the Constitution and much money on renting the auditorium. woken up and realized that they need to determine that life begins at conception defend individual liberties. We must Your friend Mark Belling may need a new become more active not just by tutoring as long as such determinations are protect ourselves by using the ballot job and he's used to making good money. school children. The Pride Committee "advisory" and not binding. box." I haven't forgotten you Mr. Brown. phone is ringing off the hook as people Your appearance on the Mark Belling call to volunteer for next year's Pro-Gay Representatives In House Show accusing Gays and Lesbians of celebration. burning down your garage certainly was a You have shown all of Milwaukee just Leadership Positions in D.C. what we are up against, hatred, bigotry, real good laugh. Honestly Mr. Brown do [Washington, D.C.]- Recent elections and intolerance. With every name you and Congresses," said Tim McFeeley, HRCF you really believe that anyone in our of strongly pro-Gay Representatives to executive director. your supporters have called us more community even knew who you were leadership positions in the U.S. Congress "HRCF already has working people have realized what we face and are before your garage fire. Do you think any are being hailed by the Human Rights relationships with the expressing their support. More and more new House of us cared? I am sorry about your garage Campaign Fund (HRCF) as important leadership," said HRCF political have developed sympathy for us. director and I condemn any violence against you gains for the Lesbian and Gay community Eric Rosenthal. Every time you falsely accuse us of "We will begin and our other enemies. If you really feel and the fight against AIDS. immediately to make up ground trying to recruit children, more people lost with threatened I'd be happy to help organize a HRCF political strategists praised the the resignation of former Whip Tony come closer to our camp deciding that Gay and Lesbian contingent to guard your election on June 22 of Congressman Vic Coelho of California — the first they want no part of your type of House property. Sergeant Miriam Ben Shalom Fazio (D-CA/4) to vice-chair of the leader to recognize the Gay fanaticism. When you bring in people and Lesbian could train us. By the way Mr. Brown I Democratic Party Caucus and the election community as part of the mainstream from the suburbs to disrupt our School also condemn false accusations made the day before of Steny Hoyer as Caucus national political process. Board, spout hatred and threaten our without any shred of proof. Also word has chair. Both are long-time supporters of Mayor you prove to the whole community dd4 • • • • -• • • • • C.- -0 it that your car wasn't in the garage at the Gay-related legislation. why we need to have a Lesbian/Gay Pride time of the fire which occurred at 5 am. If "The appointments of Fazio and Week. And you do it more convincingly 4 that's true how lucky for you and how Hoyer, along with earlier elections of than we ever could have on our own. 4 conveeeeeenent. Congressmen Richard Gephardt hat is off to all of you. Many thanks O Our good friend Mr. Phillips deserves My (D-MO/3), Tom Foley (D-WA/5) and Bill and please keep up the good work. the thanks of the whole Gay and Lesbian Gray (D-PA/2), will give the Gay and community too. Thanks to his efforts the Yours in TRUE Christian Love, Bill Lesbian movement a considerably Portrait Photography right wing showed its true colors by P.S. Rev. Eliason if you're going to favorable position in the 101st and future closing down a Milwaukee School Board read anything from this issue of Business — Personal 4 meeting demanding that Dave Begel be Wisconsin Light on your station read this C.S.P., Incorporated 4 fired. one. Passports Text and General Typesetting, Stats, I am sure Mr. Phillips that you were Screened Prints, Reverses, Overlays, overjoyed at the opportunity foolishly Film Processing and Much More. Old Photographs G presented to you by the Lambda Rights Discover the largest Gay operated typesetting and graphics service facility in North America, with Copied and Restored O Network when they allowed you to video the lowest prices found anywhere for top quality 4 tape their Pride Week Forum. I am sure professional phototypesetting, telecommunications, Support and process camera services. Open 7 days/wk., 16 Theatrical — Pets that you were equally pleased when hrs. a day. For more information: Channel 18 ran your tape on the air Our Call 277-9015 showing Mr. Begel urging Gays and Toll Free 1-800-359-3240 5'eeidoa' Studio 4 Lesbians to get involved in the Milwaukee (Outside Milw.- 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Voice) Public School Tutoring Program. Advertisers 24 Hr. Computer BBS 7405 West Harwood Ave. I must admit that I wasn't too pleased 414-289-0145 Wauwatosa, WI. $ (Computer Users— Use our TOLL FREE line 9 p.m. 4 at the time. But thanks to you thousands to 9 a.m. to reach our BBS from outside Wisconsin. 476-3777 Toll Free- 1200(2400 baud only, 8N1. Business only.) of Gays and Lesbians who weren't at the • 4 4 4 4 4 6 4 4, 4 4 0 4 0t July 13, 1989—July 26, 1989—WISCONSIN LIGHT-10 Small Band of Religious Ultra- Conservatives Smears Pride Week [Milwaukee]- The success with which mis-represented as being an advocate for the Milwaukee Gay/Lesbian Pride Gays and Lesbians working in the Committee pulled off the celebration of schools. Pride Week (June 16-27, 1989), has been On June 25, 1989, a rally of Christian Ah, Summerfest! The great weather C'est La Vie — I've finally learned how marred from the beginning by attacks by a fundamentalists and their supporters was has arrived and off go the shirts, on go the to spell it — People can't believe their relatively small band of religious held at the MECCA auditorium in nylon shorts for the men; on go the eyes at the new layout. More room to ultra-conservatives who seem to conceive downtown Milwaukee. It was attended by halters and shorts for the women. What move and intimate tables for that themselves to be the guardians of their some 1500 people who were described as beautiful sights! one-on-one meeting. Sunday afternoons definition of righteousness. "frenzied" in their hostility towards Every bar owner has a problem these are a blast! 25 cent tap beer and lunch. The week before the Pride Parade and Gays and Lesbians. days: what to do with the straights who • • • Rally, Mark Belling, WISN afternoon talk Much of the rhetoric was directed wander into their bars? One has taken The Triangle — show host, launched into the propriety of against Milwaukee officials. The Rev. Happy birthday to Al down the male magazine pictures in the Thomas, the owner Milwaukee Mayor John 0. Norquist Donald Wildmon of Tupelo, Mississippi, and genial proprietor. bathroom. Another stations himself by Celebration on the 16th and, no doubt, all issuing a proclamation honoring told the crowd, "You may not change the the door and discreetly informs Gay/Lesbian Pride Week that said in mayor's mind, but you can change your those hot young studs will be around to uncomfortable looking drop-ins about the wish Al "Happy 21" part, "We are proud of who you are." mayor." — again! And bar. But what to do with the ones who shows at the Triangle are not to be Belling's contention was that Norquist However, it was ascertained that most leave their group and come back in after missed. If you like men, be had no business speaking in this manner of the audience was not from Milwaukee there! the Fest? Fair Game! • • • for all Milwaukee. Many in Milwaukee, or Milwaukee county, but were visitors • • • Alternative's softball team, a last asserted Belling, found Gays and like Wildmon himself who was described Among Friends has temporarily ceased minute entry for SSBL, is doing very well Lesbians offensive. as "a local minister." publication while the staff of this Madison in the league. Want to know what men's Belling also maintained that he had Though purportedly the rally was based magazine is taking a break. Take teams they beat — look for some real red nothing whatever against individual Gays meant to demonstrate support for "the our word for it, it's tough putting out and Lesbians and what they did not traditional family," in reality it was far faces. something like that with all the other • • • do. It was the Gay political movement better described as a "Gay bashing." demands on one's time. Jay, despite his that he opposed. Among other things, he TV 30 played and replayed the tape of schedule, has done a magnificent job. Jet's Place — Rob, where's your said he feared it would lead to same-sex the rally which seemed to have the effect • • • fatigue cap? The late-nite weekend marriages. of stirring up anti-Gay and Lesbian bartender has had his hands full. Despite Who's, a popular bar in Green Bay has Belling contended that he was not feeling even more. the far south location, a nice crowd meets closed, but it's opening again under a engaged in Gay bashing, but the tone of Throughout all of this, the major media, there. Try it, you'll like it! different name with a brand new owner. • • • his voice and the inflammatory sense of electronic and print, have treated the • • • his words seemed to encourage others to Gay/Lesbian community fairly. Their SSBL — Playoff in 2 weeks. The And speaking of closings, so many do what he denied doing. reportage has been balanced, taking, in preliminaries are grinding down. The showed up for the YP's closing that they When the Milwaukee County Council many cases, the stance that the Playoffs mean a chance to represent the ran out of beer! The underfed and the County Executive, David Schulz, Gay/Lesbian community is simply league at the World Series. The play is overwhelmed the food table to the point issued similar proclamations honoring fighting for its rights as equal citizens. hard and wild. Don't that they ate while miss them! Gays and Lesbians for 20 years of On the other hand, those of the Christian filling their plates. • • • struggle for equal rights, debate grew right-wing insist that they are not Gay This was the worst free-loaders Then there's Circus warmer. bashing; that, indeed, they love Gay and convention we've seen. Where were you Parade Day. Besides the great bods, it's Belling encouraged listeners to phone Lesbian people, but hate "their sin." As when Uncle Al needed you? time for "That Game" again. Draw a chalk the offices of the Mayor, County Council one Gay leader pointed out, "There's a • • • circle on the street. First horse to hit your circle and County Executive to voice their very fine line between hating the sin and Uncle Al has moved over to La Cage gets you free beer or $ from your group. complaints. 32 persons reportedly called hating whoever you think is sinning. Most where he is now the manager. Till next time, I'm out and city hall. people don't bother to make the about. Meanwhile, three of Your Place's • • • In the meantime, Milwaukee radio distinction." bartenders are now working at Shadows station WVCY, a fundamentalist The campaign against Gays and II. Block Party — La Cage. The South End Christian organization began a campaign Lesbians has continued and, according to • • • bars are joining together for a July 30 block party under the against Gays and Lesbians. WVCY is our sources close to the fundamentalist What a new mix! Jim Ballistari is going leadership of La Cage's George. Watch the next owned by Vic Eliason who also owns eight Christian movement, will only heat up. to make things really happen at the old issue of Light for the La Cage ad, and other such stations across the country. One person inside the movement who YP when it opens up soon. Paul, the more Among other charges, commentators must remain nameless, said that "This information. manager, one of the most friendly and • • • on the station asserted that Milwaukee whole thing is well financed and well best looking bar managers, is set to was "in danger" of becoming the "Gay orchestrated. They want to make welcome everyone for the opening. Watch Wisconsin Light has learned that the mecca of the Midwest." Milwaukee an example. :They think they for something really special! Wisconsin application for a liquor license for the new Despite all the smoke, only two can do it." Light will announce the opening soon. bar that will be located at the site of the protesters appeared at the Gay Pride The next step in the campaign was the • • • old YP, passed though the Licensing march and rally. One of these, Robert recall petition directed against Milwaukee Committee of the Milwaukee Common Bastille Days — Joe at This Is It Brown, purported to represent the Mayor Norquist and the push to force the Council with "absolutely no problem at already has his blue, white and red Christian Civil Liberties Union. County Council to recant their all." The application now goes before the decorations up for this mid-July event. On Monday, June 19, 1989, as part of proclamation. (see article this issue). approval which Can't tell you how many new faces Common Council for final Gay Pride Week, several Milwaukee This is a summary of what has we see at This Is It each year is judged to be "pro-forma." organizations sponsored a "Community happened. We are assured that what has during this celebration of things French, Also Light has learned that though the Speakout." This meeting was video been called "the hate campaign" is far but it's the place to be and draft beer is name "The Closet" is generally rumored taped by TV Channel 30, another from over. It should be emphasized, cheaper in the bar than out on the street. in the community to be the new name, this fundamentalist Christian station. This however, that these people are a small • • • is not true. tape was aired several times on TV 30 and minority, but as one person pointed out, was used as a reason for demonstrations "well organized, well led and funded at a Milwaukee Public School Board minorities have carried the day in many Our Time meeting. The demonstrators demanded places and times. the resignation of Dave Begel who they Will Come Lesbian and Gay Studies Program When The Rain Starts Falling, You Finally Get A Part To Play, Added to San Francisco College As We Turn To One Another, [San Francisco]- Lesbians and Gays in Gay/Lesbian literature says that "The It's Your Body And Mine the San Francisco Community College academic establishment across the district received an official nod for their country has traditionally been very That Shape The Things To Come. dreamed-of Lesbian and Gay studies unwilling to canonize Gay and Lesbian program when the Community College culture." He notes that Yale University Board unanimously approved a 1988-1989 and City College of New York do have It's Time, Now To budget that includes monies to hire a fledgling Lesbian and Gay studies Give The Best Of Us director for the new program. programs. Kimi Floethe, co-chair of the student The new program will be aimed at Help Build Our Gay and Lesbian Association said, "On working class Gays and Lesbians. Collins campus now there's lots of Gays and says that "Very often working and middle Community Lesbians but just a small fraction that are class Lesbians and Gays are the most SUPPORT out." Lesbian and Gay students at oppressed; they're afraid of losing their present "don't meet" and "don't cross jobs. In our society, working class people paths." A Lesbian and Gay studies need to have their sense of identity program will "give us a central place to bolstered because this culture hates the - FIE MUNI:MOON Of OUR COMM. lf ' work from," she believes. poor, especially under President Reagan. The main concern now is that the Gay and Lesbian kids need respect and college administration begin to develop the empowerment that a program like this the new program promptly. Jack Collins will provide. CCF- who teaches an evening course in National Task Force To Hold HATE CRIMES Statistics Project Grassroots Activists Conference L GAY BASH [Washington,D.C.]- The National Gay demonstration calling for the end of and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) has Gay/Lesbian discrimination in the (144-7337). announced its Creating Change R military. Conference for grassroots activists and Speakers at the Conference will include HOT LINE Gay and Lesbian organizations will be Sgt. i'erry Watkins, longtime Gay activist N If you have been held November 9-12, 1989 at the Holiday Vito Russo and Lesbian Feminist activist Inn in Bethesda, Maryland, just 5 Metro Suzanne Pharr. attacked or harrassed stops from Dupont Circle. For registration information, write LAMBDA RIGHTS Call Now The conference will include a day-long NGLTF Creating Change, 1517 U St. NW, NETWORK Confidential Fundraising Institute as well as a DC 20009. July 13, 1989—July 26, 1989—WISCONSIN LIGHT-11 got to be ready for bad things to VIOLENCE navy barber maintained that there were precipitate out, too," she said. "With Continued from Page 1 no Gays in the military and that sailors PROCLAMATION the March, our work had just begun. Support is available and confidentiality is were "horrified" by the Proclamation. GALVAnize — and the rest of the Continued from Page 1 assured. No one has to feel that they're Marilyn Kusko testified that "73% of community — must continue to alone." all Gay sex was between teens and against County Board demonstrate our outrage and demand the President Thomas "We encourage people to report the younger." She said, "Council must Amant for signing the Gay/Lesbian basic support services that people need in protect the kids." crime to the police as soon as possible the face of Proclamation. homophobic violence and Richard Dagon, of the South and then to call the United's counseling harassment." Shore Supervisor Dorothy Dean told Light that Republican Club said that "God made lines. If someone is hesitant to call the Lesbians, Gays and Bisexuals who face a calls to her office have been running 7-1 in police, we encourage them to call us right Christian America" in which "perverts favor retaining of the Board's homophobic violence and harassment are don't belong." away regardless," he says. The United's encouraged proclamation honoring Gay/Lesbian to call the United at (608) The resolution now goes to the full peer counselors can offer emotional 255-4297. Pride Week. other resources Board where it will be discussed and Supervisor Marcia Coggs- support and access to Two Lesbians and a Gay man serve as Jones told counseling help, he voted upon on Thursday, July 20. Light that she had such as professional the Madison Police Department's heard "many According to sources close to the favorable comments" from says. liaisons to the Lesbian/Gay community. Supervisors is a supervisory board, the likelihood is that about the quality and Police detective Alix Olson, who Alix Olson can be reached directly at reason evidenced by July 7th the recommended resolution will pass and those Lesbians and Gays Lesbian, told the crowd at the 266-5937; Donna Winter can be reached who testified the Council will thus vote to recant their before the Judiciary rally that she also understands the fears at 267-2677. Jim Witalison can be reached Committee on July proclamation. 11. people face. through the Officer in Charge at 266-4923. However, she said, "Investigations All contacts with both the United and the can be conducted discretely and, if the Madison Police Department will person chooses, anonymity can be remain confidential. guaranteed." Olson is one of three CLASSIFIEDS Housing/Rent special Lesbian/Gay liaisons on the police LEGAL ACTION force. Those positions — and the public statements of Chief David Couper in Continued from Page 1 Duplex for Sale. Riverwest 2116 N. Booth 2 support of Lesbian/Gay rights — are been read and that "there was no Cleaning Services bdrm. up & down. 3rd floor loft, w/beautiful signs that the department is especially opposition to it at that time." view. Completely updated plumbing, electric THE COMPULSIVE CLEANER ideal for owner/occupant with sensitive to the needs of Lesbians and Coggs-Jones, a strong supporter of civil energy. Upper Regular weekly, biweekly or monthly 30's. Call Joe, 871-5270 weekdays 9-5. Gays who experience homophobic crimes, rights, offered her opinion that some cleaning in your home. Reliable. References. she said. members supported recantation because Serving Milwaukee's Gay and Lesbian Martha's Co-op has openings starting fall. She noted that incidents of of "the pressure of phone calls, some Community in the Eastside/Downtown area We are people of all ages sharing a feminist anti-Lesbian/Gay violence and from Waukesha County." Coggs-Jones for 12 years. Dirt and dust are my enemies! oriented non-sexist, non-racist, harassment have been on the rise also pointed out that no citation had ever Call 276-6935 evenings. non-homophobic alternative community environment in Madison WI Survivors of these crimes are been recanted by the on Lake nationally. Board and that Mendota. 225 E. Lakelawn Pl., Madison, WI far from powerless, however, and their recantation of the Pride Proclamation Employment 53703. 256- 8476. courage in coming forward will would send the wrong message to the undoubtedly make Madison safer for Milwaukee County community. TELEMARKETERS House For Rent Near Downtown Milwaukee in historic district. other people, she said. Council Chairman, Thomas Ament Excellent money making opportunity for Restored exterior, all new, modern interior, two bedrooms, sauna, "Citizens must be our eyes and our (16th district) speaking against dependable experienced telemarketers. full basement, yard, fully insulated, gas ears, and crimes must be reported in a recantation, denied that the Proclamation Day/Evenings - Northwest side office. $5.00 unlimited bonus potential. Men heat. Available immediately. $550 a month. timely fashion. It's time that the "advocates or endorses any particular hourly rate - (414) apply. 462-8783 / 354-1054. 372-2773. perpetrators of violence know that their lifestyle." Ament said that he "found it encouraged to MJ Consultant Services, P.O. Box 83338, Want More Than Just a Room? Share our acts will be reported and prosecuted.' strange that we're recanting (support for Milwaukee, WI 53223. home, own furnished bedroom w/water bed, At least one Gay man took the rally's Gays and Lesbians) what many don't all utilities included. Bayshore area. message to heart. Jack, who is a believe is there." He concluded that Deposit. Non-smoker. $245 month. 21-year-old UW-Madison junior, was "some people are upset that we passed General Services Available immediately. 964-9955 walking with a friend when both men were anything with the words Gay and Lesbian brutally assaulted by "Gaybashers" in in it." Futons & Frames Opening Sale. High Wind Personals-Women late June. Both Coggs-Jones and Ament were Futons & More, 3475 N. Oakland, Jack had suffered a partial skull ably seconded by State Representative Milwaukee, WI 961-7255 M-F 11- 5:30, Sat. Married East-Side Lesbian seeking among other injuries. For two Marca Coggs (D 11-4. same fracture, -Milwaukee). Coggs, well situation woman for friendship and support. weeks, he had been silent, known as a civil rights advocate Wisconsin's Largest Selection of Gay Please contact Wisconsin Light, File 117, uncharacteristically afraid to respond to emphasized strongly to her "good literature. Four Star Fiction and Video 1843 N. Palmer, Milwaukee, WI 53212. the attack. Christian friends" that discrimination located at 315 North Henry St., in downtown After the rally, however, Jack was "in any form" is "wrong." Madison. (608) 256-1994 Open 7 days; 10am-12pm. moved to file a police report. And his Lesbians and Gays, speaking against Personals-Situation story became the lead article in the July recantation, spoke movingly of 8th Capital-Times. (The Wisconsin State Lesbian/Gay Pride, of recantation Housing Share Looking for uncut Blond for photos. Copies Journal and all three TV stations also contributing to the rising tide of violence for posing. Write Wisconsin Light File 116, offered coverage of the issues that against Gays and Lesbians and warned Centered GWF that enjoys suburban living. 1843 N. Palmer St., Milwaukee, WI 53212. weekend.) Committee members that there was not All the perks. $250 per mo. 549-3399. "People need to take precautions, to one of them who did not have Gays and Personals-Men take care of themselves and others," Lesbians in their home districts and that Madison Area Housing Wanted says Lisa Brush, a Lesbian who was "we vote." MADISON or SAUK CITY AREA housing wanted for returning adult graduate student. NEW POLICY ON PERSONAL ADS slugged two years ago while walking hand However, Lesbians and Gays were Easy to look at, masculine GWM, Bl/B1, Wisconsin Light reserves the right to edit in hand down the street with her partner. out-weighed in numbers by the more than 5'10', 165$, desires to rent room or share personal ads. This year, the couple received telephoned two dozen others testifying in favor of apartment with quiet, mature adults. Robert death threats after a pre-March recantation, asserting that the Pride Stone, P.O. Box 17961, Milwaukee, WI newspaper article appeared. "In the face Proclamation approved and promoted the 53217, (414) 466-8165. GOM, 32, 177cm, 55kg. Looking for good friend in USA. Like music, movies, reading, kind of violence, though, visibility Gay/Lesbian lifestyle which is "sick," of this speak and write English fluently. Nickname is more important than ever." "a disease" and "communist." A Housing/Rent "Johnny." Please write Mr. Tjiauw Jek Brush says that she's not surprised to Baptist minister maintained that of the Tjung, Jalan Kramat Raya 58A, Jakarta see signs of what may be a homophobic "367 sins" listed in the bible, GWM 24 wants to rent inexpensive Pusat 10420, Indonesia. reaction to GALVAnize's May 6th March homosexuality was the worst and that furnished bedroom and kitchen in house for Lesbian and Gay Rights and Pride. Gays should be "locked up in places for near UW-Milw. 08/01/89. Wants gay male GOM, 20 5'8", 145 lbs. Very cute Chinese. "When you 'galvanize' something, it the insane." housematels). Jeff 332-4406. Please leave A student interested in music, books, travel, brings out a lot of good things, but you've Debra Carol indentifying herself as a name and number. swimming. Am interested in making friends in America to write to. Write: Asang, c/o r -1111111111MMIIIIM MEI MI Ellin IM NI MI MB Ell III III INIIM MINI MI Mill Krendang tengah no. 3, R t/w, 008/02, I Completely fill out this form and mail to WISCONSIN LIGHT, 1843 N. Palmer, Milwaukee, WI 53212. Jakarta 11260, Indonesia. headline of three words above your ad for an SPECIAL DISPLAY CLASSIFIEDS RATES ARE $2 for each line. Indicate if you would like a bold I Big brother seeks son to 21 for camping, additional $2.50. Also indicate classification under which your ad is to be run. JUST $15 — I travel, swimming, cars. Reply Box 27585, SPECIAL DISPLAY CLASSIFIEDS are available for $15 for a one inch deep ad. See the information at right nes what it costs for your ad of 25 Milwaukee, WI 53227. this type of ad. You are allowed up to 25 words in a one inch box with words or less to appear in this size and indicate on the form if you desire type in a one-inch bordered box. larger type. Indicate below if you desire this College age student with blond hair and smooth chest DEADLINE for placing a classified ad in WISCONSIN LIGHT is the Saturday prior to publication. If you mail type of ad. becomes involved with a (me) 36 yr-old guy. your ad we must receive it on or before Saturday. NO CREDIT OR BILLING SERVICES are offered, and WE He is attracted to the older DO NOT ACCEPT ANY CLASSIFIEDS ON THE PHONE FOR PLACEMENTS OR RENEWALS. Also arailable-2-inch boxed ads with 26-50 guy's intellect as well as enjoying delicious words, $30.00; 3-inch boxed ads with 51.75 intimate moments. Reply Mark, 3069 words, $45.00, etc. Oakland, #107, Milwaukee, WI 53211. NAME ADDRESS PHONE REMAIL SERVICE We will receive your Ilea and fi nnan( it to GWM, 25, 5'10", Blondish hair, 155$ CITY STATE ZIP you .0ra Cali 006 Per ant& Indies below • wants hot times with dominant black hair PLEASE CHECK THE ISSUE(S) IN WHICH YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR AD TO APPEAR: fyou desire this service. We will assign you E GWM. Clean, no drugs, fats or "fags." a code number and remit your letters &the Call anytime, Watertown, 262-0655. ❑ July 27 El August 10 El August 24 0 September 7 address you Wired! on the form. Year address will be: Wisconsin Light, Pile WANTED STRAIGHT GUY [Deadline is the Saturday of Publication Week] 1803 N. Paltrier, Mihinakee, WI 53212. I Or straight appearing 18-26, good looks Mae,. of Liam CLASSIFICATION. • body and endowed. I can give a good life to halloos Cos-52 per time • the right guy. Travel and business career. I I'm 29 B BI good-looking European into Bold add S230 FILL MUD= WOWS IN THE DOW ABOVE IP rou Dame A HOLD HBADLINE ABOVE YOUR AD—COST LT $2 -SO EXTRA. • body building, skiing and travel. Send FILL IN ONE LEITER, PUNCIVA770N MARK OR &PAMPER SQUARE BELOW.. Rana Sagas, add SAO • photos and complete details to Cabriel, P.O. Spacial Display Clasirmill I Box 2167, Malibu, Calif. 90265. I auk bosa$15 (25 sub.) Vegetarian Romanticist GWM 21usit bosail0 (50 laic) 29, 5'11" tall, 140#, shy, sensitive, serious, 3.wet bee-$4S PS *tic) • intelligent, insecure, moody, monogamous. ids box OLT as. 25 sale) I Seeking someone compatible- masculine. • Am HIV Neg., don't drink-smoke, not into COST PM EWE II bars. Want lasting rel. Doug, POB CLASSIFICATIONS • Owning Services • Financial Services • Instruction • Office Space • Phone Fantasy 6492, Number ofissass ad to mai Rockford, IL 61125-1492. AVAILABLE: Commercial Am • Friends • Legal Opportunities • Oppornmities • FlutollriPhY Congratulations • Garage/Yard Sales • Lou & Found • Organizations • Positions Wanted • General Services • Mail Order • Puking • Publication Equals (Total Amore GWM, 49, average looks and build; sincere, Counseling Ensilosa, • • Accommodations • Birthdays Country Real Estate • Home Improvement • Massage Services • Personals-Men • Real Estate Plow MU parr drat or noway order papsWa so • good-guy type, seeks younger GM to share In • Anniwasaries • Bulletin Boards Dating • Housing/Rent • Models • Personal-Situation • Rides • • Announcements • Bay/Sell WISCONSIN LIGHT. Total snore am was aces. home, help run successful businesses; Employment • Housing/Share • Moving Services • Personals-Women • Vacation; porgy ad fors. • Art/Antiques • Catering Services Ewan • Housing Wanted • Music • Pets/Annuls • Yehides I many benefits for the right guy. West- Cent. Wise. Write: Wisconsin Light, File 114, 11111MMIIIIMMIIIMIIIIIIIMMMIMMIN11•11111111111111111MME111,11011EMIMMEMIIIIMIIMMIIIIIIIMM•MMEt 1843 N. Palmer St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 July 13, 1989—July 26, 1989—WISCONSIN LIGHT-12 First Milwaukee Pride Parade And Rally A Great Success Johnson

Jerry [Milwaukee]- After nearly a week of took advantage of the opportunity glowering clouds and chill rains. June 17 presented before gathering around to came bright and full of sun, the air warm listen to the program MC'd by Barb Coyle and the sky like a sapphire. In all, perfect and David Rogers who kept things moving weather for Milwaukee's 1st Annual with professionalism and lively repartee. Gay/ Lesbian Pride March and Rally. Perhaps one of the proudest moments By 8:00 am, the Pride Committee, came as the Members of the Pride joined by volunteers from other Committee were introduced. They were organizations, had gathered at the Cream cheered to the echo. City Foundation Community Center to Introductions were followed by the blow up hundreds of pink, white and blue Original Fest City Singers who, dressed balloons, make signs and, in general. in full costume, offered selections from attend to untold numbers details. their concert, "Catch a Rising Star." At the parade formation site itself, at E. Then came the speakers. Mike Washington St. and S. 1st, Fanny's and Lisowski presented the Alyn Hess Award the Alternative bars had opened early, to former Milwaukee Police Chief Robert becoming twin foci for marchers Ziarnik, Lisowski speaking movingly of gathering well ahead of the 12:30 start-up the contributions that Ziarnik had made time. during his tenure to furthering harmony By 11:30. Jim Moody, (D-Mil/5), between the police department and the popular eastside Congressman, had Lesbian/Gay Community. Afterward, arrived, offering support for what he Lisowski presented Ziarnik with a plaque called "the responsible demonstration as a symbol of the Community's for equal rights." gratitude. Meanwhile, two demonstrators, one of Jamakaya roused the crowd with a whom was Robert Brown of the Christian stirring litany (see her column last issue) Civil Liberties Union, hell up signs while Grand Marshal Dr. Karen Lamb announcing that better housing should spoke of the victories that had been won supersede Gay rights. These two who and the battles yet to be fought. later would appear at the Rally in Bill Rubenstein, Staff Attorney of the Cathedral Square and were American Civil Liberties Union, New "encouraged" to leave, were the only York, praised the community for it's two visible protesters the entire day. efforts and Wisconsin as the Gay rights Dr. Karen Lamb, Grand Marshal of the state. Finally, Dan Trzebialowski spoke of Parade, was stunning in a white, the on-going struggle against AIDS (see cartwheel hat, white dress with red his column this issue) and, as he spoke, highlights and white shoes with red 300 white balloons were released as a roses. She rode in a classic T-bird memorial to the numbers of people who decorated with arches of white balloons have died of AIDS in Wisconsin. driven by its owner. Allen and his other Finally, though unscheduled, Jed Clay half. rose to speak. Those on the committee The Parade began almost precisely on and those close to it knew that he is an Rodney of Madison's Rod's Bar and the New Bar walked in Milwaukee's Pride Parade next to time. It was led off by the Beer Town active member of the Army. But in what his decorated van with the City Hall in the background. Badgers color guard who were followed by was surely one of the most moving events contingents from Green Bay, the National in a day of such times, Clay came out as a Planned Parenthood Cautious Organization of Women and by the Great proud Gay man in front of the media and Lakes Freedom Band in blue, whose the several thousand assembled in the On Abortion Decision stirring rendition of "On Wisconsin" park. One woman, after hearing Clay, was made hearts beat faster and swell with heard to say, "God, that took guts, but I [Milwaukee]. In the wake of the recent "PPW will continue to take the lead in pride at this, our Gay rights State. guess that's what this is all about." U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing the the state legislature to keep women's According to police estimates, those in states to restrict abortions, Planned choices alive and to keep all reproductive the march numbered between 2,000 and Parenthood of Wisconsin, Inc. (PPW) health options available." 2,500. remains confident and determined. "PPW will extend its petition drive. to Parade units included representation In an "Alert" issued by Cate Miller, keep abortion safe and legal until from Rod's, sporting the colors of the Director of Public Relations and October. People may call the Legislative Rainbow Flag, the New Bar and Sheri's Marketing for the organization to the staff Hotline to voice their opinions: 1-800-362- Back East bars in Madison of PPW, Miller stated, "We're pleased 9696. There was GALVANize from Madison. that the Supreme Court did not reverse the Chicago Pride Committee, Milwaukee "Roe v. Wade." Gay/Lesbian Jews 9-5. the Milwaukee chapter of Black and The Alert went on to say that "White Men Together, the Brady Street "Wisconsin law has not changed. Hold Aug. 24-27 Clinic, Theatre X, Hurricane Productions. Women still have the right to choose a the Triangle Bar, In Step. Gay Youth safe and legal abortion in the State of Chicago Conclave Milwaukee, Milwaukee Lesbian Owned Wisconsin without governmental Businesses, Miss Gay Wisconsin, Miss interference." [Chicago]. The 11th International Con- Gay Midwest, Gloria Halloway, "We are confident that the Wisconsin ference of Gay and Lesbian Jews will Grapevine, Mr. Gay Wisconsin, Carl legislature will not cave in to the demands be held August 24-27 at the Hyatt Cliver, the Metropolitan Community that it retreat on the issues of women's Regency Hotel in Chicago. The theme for Church, 1st Unitarian Society of rights and choices. Health care decisions the conference is "Choosing to Make a Milwaukee, Dignity Milwaukee, the should be the concern of individuals, Difference." Galano Club, Friends and Families of families and their physicians, not the The keynote speaker will be Minnesota Lesbians and Gays, the Cream City SUMMER concern of politicians and street State Senator Allan Spear, an openly Gay Foundation, La Cage aux Folles bar, the ACTION demonstrators." and Jewish Democrat. Milwaukee AIDS Project (MAP) did have "We know that it will be a difficult and For further information, please write: institutional representation and others. NIGHTS divisive struggle to keep abortion safe 11th International Conference, c/o On- lookers along the Parade route and legal. People must voice their Congregation Or Chadash, 656 W. Barry, proved to be sparse. but, as far as could opinions to their elected officials." Chicago, IL 60657 or call (312) 248-9456. be seen, few, if any were hostile. Most were merely curious or friendly. Even some of those gathered gathered in `HOT FUN... Steny's were seen to wave and smile as Milwaukee AIDS Project the parade passed. ...COOL GUYS!' Fighting AIDS through effective service: Past Mint II, the marchers went, the with small crowd outside waving happily. Education The same was true at C'est La Vie and and Prevention Life Care Services then at the Foundation Community Center • AIDSline—the where a cloud of pink, white and lavender WEDNESDAYS latest information • Home care support balloons were released. There was yet 250 Tappers on AIDS • Supportgroups another host of well-wishers in front of • Library/Resource Center — • Counseling M&M. $1.50 Doubles Wisconsin's comprehensive • Case management The parade swung onto Wisconsin (Bare Back or Spandex for source for articles, pamphlets, • Avenue where, on the corner, an older Discount on Mixed Drinks) Medical, psychological and woman was standing holding her nose books and videos on AIDS spiritual referrals and was heard to mutter, "Jesus will get • AIDS prevention education for • financial assistance you for this." Someone from Green Bay THURSDAYS people engaging in risk behavior •housing assistance marching nearby laughed and said, "She PIZZA & SUPER LOTTO does that pretty well with her nose shut $50/hour from 9 pm - 1 am up." If you have questions, concerns, or need assistance, call By 1:15 the head of march had reached City Hall. Looking back, one could see Statewide: 1-800-334-AIDS still more swinging on to Wisconsin Milwaukee: 273-AIDS Avenue, the Rainbow Flag flying proudly FRIDAYS MILWAUKEE in the mild breeze. PARTY FEVER NITE The weary, but excited marchers The Milwaukee AIDS Project reached Cathedral Square on schedule Special Drink Prices AIDS with Jed Clay of the Pride Committee Best & Cheapest In Town We support learning. PROJ proudly announcing the units as they We promote living. ECT entered the park. Support Our Community There were refreshment tents operated by the Triangle and La Cage and people