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the VOiCe Of PrOGreSS fOr WiSCOnSin’S lGBt COMMunitY november 19, 2009 | Vol. 1, No. 1 Court delivers ‘huge’ victory for state partners By louis Weisberg WiG Staff Writer MADISON — The Wisconsin Supreme Court has rejected a lawsuit seeking to declare the state’s domes- tic partner registry unconsti- tutional. In an unusual move, law- yers for Wisconsin Family Action had fi led the case directly with the state’s high court rather than a lower court of jurisdiction. The Christian-right group said that “it was important to act quickly,” because the registry violates a 2006 constitutional amendment banning same- sex marriage or civil unions. Supporters of the registry argue that domestic partner- ships are not the equivalent Partner page 5

This issue inside and online at wisconsingazette.com Still ‘out’ front News WigWAG ...... 2 After keeping Milwaukee Gaze ...... 3 By louis Weisberg Wisconsin Gaze...... 6 WiG Staff Writer lGBt rights on Editorial ...... 8 MADISON — Shortly after joining Congress, Tammy Opinion ...... 9 Baldwin took her partner to an offi cial event and gave her Congress’ radar National Gaze ...... 11 a “spouse pin” to wear. A woman approached Baldwin’s International Gaze ...... 16 partner, Lauren Azar, as she stood at a buffet table and asked, for a decade, “Oh, who’s your husband?” Features “Lauren said, ‘Tammy Baldwin,’” Baldwin remembers. tammy Baldwin WiGOUT ...... 17 “And the woman sort of sputtered and lost it and put down Community Listings ..23 her plate and ran away.” says change is WisconScene...... 24 That was probably the most awkward social situation Calendar ...... 25 she’s encountered on the job, Baldwin says, despite being fi nally coming. Horoscope ...... 26 the fi rst and only open lesbian elected to Congress. Real Estate ...... 28 Baldwin page 7 PHOTO: JASON SMITH 2 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | November 19, 2009

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By lisa neff and test the Matthew Shepard c a m e r a Mail reports the couple is but sat tastefully behind a louis Weisberg and James Byrd Jr. Hate for an awk- suing for reimbursement of chair with the iconic bunny WiG Staff Writers Crimes Prevention Act, wardly long their $4,500 fare, which they logo. Asked by Playboy what signed into law last month. time. paid for with loyalty points hubby Homer said, Simpson ‘MAkinG Although the law only Prejean aban- from a supermarket. replied, “Homer said he was WhOOPee’ applies to violent crime, the doned her legal According to the couple’s intrigued because he had While we were away… pastors behind the event case after learning that TMZ attorney, the suit is not never heard of your maga- No, wait, before WiG contend it encroaches on had obtained a sex tape she motivated by homophobia zine. The notion of women arrived… A gay couple, a their freedoms of religion made as a teen. She claimed but by “lost satisfaction” and posing in the buff was com- game show and a network and speech. Organizers the pageant discriminated “embarrassment.” The cou- pletely foreign to him. Wasn’t made history. Former “Star railed against homosexual- against her because of her ple claim they ran into sev- it sweet of him to lie?” Trek” star George Takei — ity “to show ministers and fundamentalist Christian eral acquaintances on board he was Mr. Sulu — and Christians that they are free religion and that it violated whom they didn’t know fOr the reCOrd husband Brad Altman com- to do the same.” her privacy by disclosing were gay, which made every- Cover girl: Marge Ted Haggard, the found- peted as the fi rst openly she’d had breast-augmenta- one feel uncomfortable. Simpson on the cover er and former leader of gay contestants on an epi- Silent BeAutY tion surgery. None of the outed gays, of playboy. the New Life Church sode of “The Newlywed treAtMent NOM president Maggie however, have taken legal who resigned amid scan- Game” on the Game Show Carrie Prejean, the for- Gallagher has hailed the anti- action. their son, Tripp, works out dal in 2006, wants to Network. Takei, commenting mer beauty queen and cur- gay crusading Prejean as the at an Anchorage gym owned return to ministry. He on the historic television rent spokesperson for the “future of our movement, he’S tO Be in by former Mr. Alaska com- told the Colorado Springs event, said, “We’re boldly National Organization for and the future of America.” the Buff petitor Marvin Jones. Independent, “…I want to going where no one has Marriage, gave CNN host Levi Johnston, father of be the man that I am, I gone before.” Larry King the silent treat- But hOW WAS Sarah Palin’s grandson, said She’S in the want to be true to myself, ment on the air after he the fOOd? he’ll train three hours a day, Buff, SOrt Of and that’s why I haven’t let ChriStiAnS asked why she’d dropped her A straight Italian cou- six days a week to get ready Playboy promised: the others put me in a box. rAllY fOr hAte $1-million lawsuit against the ple say their vacation was for a shoot for Playgirl — Springfi eld’s sexiest celebrity Oprah really wanted me The Christian Anti- Miss California Pageant. In ruined because they weren’t now solely an online publi- reveals all in its November to be gay or straight or Defamation Commission response, Prejean removed warned they’d be sailing on cation. Johnston, who broke cover story about the “Devil something, and I just said, demonstrated outside the her microphone and sat a ship hosting Italy’s fi rst up with Bristol Palin several in Marge Simpson.” Simpson I am not going to fi t into Justice Department to pro- smiling and staring into the all-gay cruise. London’s Daily months after the birth of posed nude for the cover, your boxes.”

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By louis Weisberg WiG Staff Writer Meet the MILWAUKEE — Until ChAllenGe recently, most of LGBT A challenge life was lived in the closets grant from the and the shadows — unob- Greater Milwaukee served and undocumented. Foundation’s Johnson But the UWM Libraries is and Pabst LGBT on a mission to reclaim the Humanity Fund will lost decades of Milwaukee’s match every dollar LGBT history and make them donated up to $5,000. accessible to researchers, as To contribute, con- well as the public. tact Susan Modder The libraries’ LGBT at 414-229-2811 or Collection is a trove of [email protected]. pre- and post-Stonewall Donations of materi- Photos: Max thoMsen publications, documents and als are also welcome. The UWM Libraries celebrates its LGBT collec- memorabilia. It includes auto- tion Nov. 4: LEFT: Miriam Ben Shalom and her biographies, novels, personal partner Karen Weiss. ABOVE: Michael Doylen, correspondence, scrapbooks zines to the diaries of activ- head of the libraries’ archives department. and photo albums, oral histo- ists such as former U.S. Army ries, organizational records, Sgt. Miriam Ben Shalom, the UWM director of libraries ing this activity. It adds to the department in 2003. He said The collection also fi ts videotapes and broadcast collection tells the story of Ewa Barczyk told supporters richness of our collection.” his efforts are an outgrowth with the libraries’ goal of recordings. a thriving subculture and its of the collection at a private Michael Doylen began of the libraries’ commitment building bridges between the From the lurid covers of journey to empowerment. Nov. 4 thank-you event. “No pro-actively collecting LGBT to documenting historically university and the people of 1950s-era lesbian pulp fi ction “This addresses a signifi cant other cultural institution was materials after being named underrepresented popula- Milwaukee, said Max Yela, who and coded beefcake maga- gap in the historical record,” actively engaged in document- head of the libraries’ archives tions. Archives page 5 The Twelve Days of Christmas

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By Paul Masterson board and began searching WiG Contributing writer for players. MILWAUKEE — A shrill “Then it just ballooned,” whistle blast, the slap of the Euting said. “We expected serve and the rally begins. A 30 people and got an over- “thunk” punctuates each hit whelming response. One of the ball. hundred and twenty people It’s opening night of the registered online.” newly organized Milwaukee According to PR direc- Gay Volleyball Association, tor Justin Wilder, the origi- which plays Sunday eve- nal intent was to foster nings at the Beulah Brinton community camaraderie Community Center in Bay and provide another social Photo: Max Thomsen View. The group’s 12-week activity and network. “We Milwaukee Gay Volleyball Association: Players season began Nov. 1. already have so many great meet Sunday evenings at Beulah Brinton Com- “Madison had a volley- sports teams in Milwaukee, munity Center. ball league, so I decided to why not volleyball?” Wilder start one here,” said MGVA asked. bars, businesses and orga- side the bar. My son, Nick, is director Eric Euting. In less Todd Wellman, sponsor- nizations. Club Icon, Mona’s, playing as well. We have at than a month, he created a ship director, approached Fi-Med, Boom/Room, Nut least one straight guy — it’s Hut, M’s, PrideFest and Kruz quite an array. My partner immediately responded. is the cheerleader with the Anyone can sell “The response was abso- pom-poms.” lutely incredible, beyond Billy Jack Houston, a UWM Photo: Max Thomsen you insurance. expectations,” Wellman student, joined the unaf- MGVA players go to the net. said. “It’s great to see the filiated “Team 4.” Houston The difference is L community coming togeth- moved to Milwaukee from er. People are even com- South Dakota a year ago. service. ing from Kenosha and “I wanted to get involved On the Web G Oshkosh.” with the community out- www.milwaukeegayvolleyball.com. Players and fans can The players are a diverse side of the bar scene,” he also get MGVA updates on Facebook and Twitter. mix of students, profession- said. “I’m a kinda wanna-be state B als and representatives from jock. Softball teams weren’t midinsurance and community organizations, looking for new players, so I Marie Molter joined as a games, players, friends and investment services including the Milwaukee joined volleyball.” challenge. “I played in high fans socialize at a “volley- T Gay Arts Center, Diverse Deon Young, PrideFest’s school and college,” she bar” selected from among SPECIALIZING IN & Resilient, PrideFest and volunteer director, played said. “I need to do some the bar sponsors. Group or Individual Insurance others. with the PrideFest Stars, exercise, and I don’t know Open play is held Fridays Family Health Insurance Domestic n “There’s not a lot to do whose members include a lot of people in the com- from 8-10 p.m. Players can Partnership Benefits Medicare Plans in winter so we sponsored a PrideFest board and pro- munity. My cousin told me practice, hone their skills or, Group Life Disability team,” said Nut Hut owner duction members. “It’s a about the volleyball league, if a novice, learn the basics. Dental Coverage e Michelle Murphy, who way to continue PrideFest and I said, ‘If you play, I’ll The cost is $1.50 per hour. Serving Milwaukee and the attended the league’s open- team spirit and promoting play.’” Riverwest Neighborhood ing. “We thought it would PrideFest in a different way,” Molter and her cousin for over 20 years w be fun to get together out- Young said. played for M’s team on opening night while her Call Today for a Free partner sat in the bleachers Customized Quote s and enjoyed the game. Get connected Although the teams are Milwaukee full, fans are encouraged to NEWS FOR John M. Tomlinson attend. There are opportu- 4 Milwaukee City Hall: www.ci.mil.wi.us. WISCONSIN AND Mid-State Insurance nities to sub for absent play- (414) 254-9964 Mayor Tom Barrett: 414-286-2200, ers for a $5 fee. After sub- BEYOND. (262) 241-0550 [email protected]. bing six times, players can [email protected] U Common Council Office: Common Council join in the pool for free. WIHealthInsure.com President Willie L. Hines, Jr., 286-2221, whines@ Games begin Sundays milwaukee.gov. at 5:45 p.m. at the Beulah Meetings: milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar.aspx. Brinton Community Center, 2555 S. Bay St. After the WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | November 19, 2009 5 ‘A huge victory’ Partner from 1 on domestic partnership pro- same-sex couples living in tections can take care of each Wisconsin. of marriage or civil unions other in times of illness and About a week after the because they provide only crisis,” said Christopher Clark, Supreme Court declined 43 protections — compared senior staff attorney at Lambda to hear the domestic part- with the more than 200 Legal’s Midwest Regional Office ner registry case, it heard received by married couples. in Chicago. Lambda Legal filed oral arguments in a case The Supreme Court did to intervene in the case on challenging the constitu- not base its rejection on the behalf of Fair Wisconsin. tionality of the amendment merits of the case, but instead “Even with the discrimi- banning same-sex marriage declined to accept original natory amendment exclud- and civil unions. jurisdiction. WFA has vowed ing same-sex couples from Plaintiff William to file the case in a lower marriage, the Wisconsin McConkey, a political sci- court, and it could yet wind Constitution does not pre- ence instructor from up before the state’s high vent enactment of laws that Baileys Harbor, claims the justices. The court is split 4-3 offer basic decency and secu- referendum on the amend- in favor of conservatives. rity for couples,” Clark said. ment illegally put two Fair Wisconsin executive Same-sex couples who issues to voters at the director Katie Belanger said register as domestic part- same time — both wheth- the supreme court’s action is ners receive inheritance and er to ban gay marriage and “a huge victory.” survivor protections, fam- whether to outlaw civil “We’re very pleased that ily and medical leave, and unions. the 1,200 or so couples who hospital visitation rights. A Dane County judge are registered already will They also can refuse to dismissed the case last year, continue to receive these testify against a partner or and McConkey appealed. protections and that more former partner concern- Last month, the Madison- couples can apply for them. ing private communications based District 4 Court of We’re ready to continue that occurred during their Appeals asked the high defending the legislation and relationships, and they are court to take the case we’re very confident that we exempt from real-estate immediately because of its will prevail.” fees for transferring prop- statewide significance. “Because of (this) ruling, erty to each other. A decision in the case Wisconsin’s same-sex couples Fair Wisconsin esti- is not anticipated before and their families who depend mates there are 15,000 next spring, Balinger said. History lies buried in forgotten boxes Archives from 3 heads the libraries’ special collections. His department is a partner in the effort, which is supported by an endowment created by Joe Pabst through the Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Johnson and Pabst LGBT Humanity Fund. The search for Milwaukee’s LGBT history has turned Doylen into a sort of Indiana Images: Courtesy UWM Libraries/LGBT Collection Jones of the city’s basements Items from the LGBT Collection at the UWM and attics, where much of Libraries. LGBT history lies buried in forgotten boxes. Scoring an acquisition can demand On the Web fast action. Responding to a www4.uwm.edu/libraries/special/collections/lgbt_ tip from PrideFest staffers, studies/lgbt_collection.cfm Doylen narrowly saved the entire archives of the Cream City Business Association talized holdings of the pub- much things have changed, from the garbage bin. lications and broadcasts of it’s also a reminder of how Most of the collection, the Gay People’s Union, a much they haven’t. At the however, has come from indi- 1970s UWM student orga- Nov. 4 event, Doylen played viduals who recognize they nization, recently received audio from a 1971 broadcast have something of historical a “highly recommended” of GPU’s Gay Perspective, importance and are willing rating from the American a groundbreaking WZMF to share it. “We wouldn’t Libraries Association and radio program. The topic was have this collection if peo- the Association of College same-sex marriage, and the ple weren’t willing to hand Research Libraries. The GPU program’s host focused on over their personal records,” materials are online at digi- the same arguments for full Doylen said. coll.library.wisc.edu/GPU/. inclusion that proponents The collection is gaining While much of the col- continue making today, nearly national attention. Its digi- lection demonstrates how four decades later. 6 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | November 19, 2009

WIsConsIn gaze News from Around A change of place: racine’s mayor willing to provide ideas and ual diversity and help to mold and bind this inclusivity within the State wants more LGBTs in his ‘Belle City.’ city together. I welcome new his community? ideas and people who are As befi ts any whose By Bruce H. Joffe that LGBTs will see lots of hood plans into a single road willing to challenge — in a purported calling is the WiG Contributing Writer reasons why relocating to map for rehabbing neighbor- positive way — what I am common good, the man RACINE — Gays and gen- Racine is a good thing — for hoods and industrial sites. doing,” Dickert declares. mines his answer in politi- trifi cation. them and for the southeast Attracting small- and With his business and real cally correct terms: “I believe Maybe not quite yet like Wisconsin city. medium-sized companies estate development back- it’s time to stop judging oth- love and marriage, but the Suave, debonair and per- that focus on green jobs also ground, Dickert believes that ers and time to start working two do tend to go together haps a bit too good-looking appears to be among the LGBTs can contribute to his together for a better Racine,” such groups as the Human like a horse and carriage for his own good, the take- new mayor’s priorities. city’s rise and top off its he says. “As I stated during Rights Campaign for its when it comes to fi nding and charge man in town is seen How and where do LGBTs drooping bottom line. my campaign, the only thing dedication to diversity and fi xing up urban diamonds in by some residents as slicker fi t within the mayor’s plan? Some locals see this as I will discriminate against is LGBT causes add to the balance sheet. But is that enough? Is that rACinG tO rACine ample reason for LGBTs to take a gamble, betting that Queer pioneers have a and psychographics — plus friendly. this rough-and-tumble town habit of turning the urban its culture and architectural Now, the mayor is hop- will welcome them and be a depressed and dilapidated assets — will make the city ing the same thing will hap- good investment both fi nan- into (ad)ventures and des- into an alluring neighborhood pen elsewhere in Racine. cially and socially? tinations. Especially when refl ective of a changing gay- Especially if gay people take “With its vibrant com- the real estate has location, straight dynamic that’s socio- Racine seriously as a place munity, wonderful housing location, location. Racine’s economically charged. to stay. stock and cultural diversity not quite the epicenter of Racine has a resurgent One such place already to be proud of, Racine is Chicago and Milwaukee, but downtown that’s become a appealing to the LGBT alpha- a location that rivals any it’s close enough to each to fun place of festivals and fes- bet soup is the city’s Uptown in the world,” the mayor enjoy the best of both while tivities on an almost weekly district, designated as its new- argues. “With our lake, river, living day-to-day in a place basis. From “First Friday” est “arts and culture” area. and downtown, this is the peppered by independent extravaganzas to “Starving It’s where the antiques and place to be.” Photo: : raCIne ConVentIon anD VIsItors bureau chef-owned and operated Artist” expositions, gallery collectibles shops are, where If that’s still not enough party on the pavement in Racine. eateries, clubs, gyms galore, nights and bands playing there are bargains to be motivation to move house- shopping, its own delicious at Monument Square, the found, incentivized, in part, by holds and minions, Dickert the rough. than hair gel, while others — brand of squarely cut pizza city’s downtown has under- SC Johnson — the “family” underscores his hubris with Asbury Park, N.J. Dupont especially those new to the and Danish Kringle, not to gone a dramatic and vibrant company headquartered in a bit more humility: “I also Circle in Washington, D.C. area — hope he and his “Ten mention an LGBT center. transformation in a relatively Racine. believe, if people see the Boystown in Chicago. The Year Plan” can redeem and Racine’s mayor is hop- short time. Quite a few busi- new direction we are tak- Oak Lawns/Cedar Springs resurrect Racine, bringing ing the city’s demographics nesses are gay-owned or gay- — Bruce Joffe ing the city — along with area of Dallas. They all are about the city’s salvation. my commitment to building among the neighborhoods In his quest to turn Racine up our cultural opportuni- where gay people have settled into a “top 10” city, Dickert ties — I hope (those inside to restore homes — increas- plans to overhaul the city’s “My plan allows for all city hall’s rotten-to-the-core gangs and drug dealers … and out of) the community ing property values and civic housing codes, departments Racinians to play a role in values, creating a Sodom and and our recent arrests have sees as bright a future here pride in the process. and programs. Parks are our growth,” he offers, as if Gomorrah out of the rust proven that out.” as I do.” If the Belle City’s new important to him, too, and part of a speech. “No one belt city; others, however, Racine has charm. It mayor has his way, we soon he’s hoping to turn Racine’s person can do it alone … celebrate Dickert’s Garden remains relatively cheap. Bruce Joffe is director of the may be able to add Racine parks system into one of the and it will take time and of Eden. Its commitment to the arts LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin to that list of LGBT-friendly fi nest in the nation. energy (to bring about). As I So, just where does Dickert, and culture, and a “family” in Racine/Kenosha and locations. He wants to blend the look to rebuild the city, I look the man and the mayor, stand company — SC Johnson — an associate professor at Mayor John Dickert hopes city’s fi ve divergent neighbor- to those around me who are in terms of increased sex- that’s been recognized by Carthage College.

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Jared Polis is 4th Congressional District. pect that reform might finally a Democrat who represents He has been serving “I encounter very little become a reality, even though Colorado’s 2 Congressional in Congress since 1981, unpleasantness from my her goal of a universal, single- District. and currently is the chair colleagues,” says Baldwin, payer system is not on the He won election to the of the Financial Services who also is the first woman table. House last November. Committee. to represent Wisconsin With health care, as with Polis is an entrepreneur The Almanac of American in Congress. “Even the big LGBT rights, Baldwin has who has founded several Politics has said of Frank: homophobes are usually learned the virtues of politi- Internet companies. “Frank listens to others’ very respectful on a personal cal pragmatism. She picks her Polis serves on the arguments and engages level.… These are politicians. battles carefully and works House Education and Labor them in his inimitable They don’t get elected if they for progress “bill by bill.” Committee and the Rules rapid-fire delivery. In the can’t to some degree behave The patience that Baldwin Committee. He is a charter 2006 Washingtonian poll themselves with people they learned from her grand- member and vice-chair of of staffers, he was voted differ with, for whatever set mother has paid off, she says. the Sustainable Energy and the brainiest, funniest and of reasons.” During eight of her 10 years Environmental Coalition, the most eloquent member of Although she’s pleased in office, Baldwin’s legislative chair of the Immigration the House. He is admired with the polite reception potential was severely lim- Task Force of the Progressive even by Republicans for Washington has afforded her, ited as a member of the Caucus, and a member of his intellectual rigor and Baldwin has encountered minority party, or “the loyal the Democratic Steering honesty; at the same time other disappointments. LGBT- opposition,” as she prefers and Policy Committee. he is a wily political operator. rights advocates hailed her to call it. He does not profess to be a victory in 1998 as evidence “We had a president who The veteran political theoretician, though that open gays could win wouldn’t have signed any Gay U.S. Rep. Barney few in the House exceed election to national office. (pro-LGBT) legislation into Frank is a Democrat who him as such.” — Lisa Neff But in the decade that’s fol- law,” she says, which chal- lowed, only one other openly Photo: Jason Smith lenged her ability to rally sup- gay candidate, U.S. Rep. Jared U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, at a cof- port from even sympathetic Polis, D-Colo., has won an fee shop in Madison: “You can’t take the Wis- colleagues. None of these measures “It goes back to the essen- open congressional seat. consin out of this girl,” she says. But last year, before the would even be considered, tial importance of us coming Today there are only three Democrats swept to victory, she says, had Republicans out,” Baldwin says. “And I like openly gay House members, however, her success is ulti- and a law degree from the Baldwin joined with Frank remained in control. She to stress not only coming out the same number as a decade mately measured at the polls, University of Wisconsin Law to create the Congressional describes the attitudinal dif- as individuals but as families.” ago. But just as Harvey Milk where she’s consistently School, has surprised her LGBT Equality Caucus. Its ference in Washington as “In the early days, fol- helped inspire Baldwin’s earned comfortable re-elec- early critics by connecting more than 80 members lobby “night and day.” lowing the exhortation of political career, her success tion margins of more than with her district’s dairy farm- colleagues on legislation Like many LGBT Harvey Milk, people came continues to provide hope 60 percent. Baldwin works ers and soccer moms, as well such as the recent expan- Americans, however, Baldwin out — but they didn’t come for those who would follow hard for her constituents as the students and profes- sion of federal hate crimes has been frustrated by the out as gay families,” she says in her footsteps. and has secured more than sors who habituate Madison’s law to include sexual orien- slow pace of change since “Our movement has focused “Tammy’s story has $100 million in federal fund- ubiquitous coffee shops. tation and gender identity. Democrats took the reins. so much on coming out as inspired people from all walks ing for projects in the 2nd She shares her constitu- Baldwin had pushed for that But she reminds LGBT crit- individuals that we haven’t of life to enter politics,” Polis Congressional District. ents’ fundamental Midwestern law since her earliest days in ics that her party has had to told the story to America says. “She’s been a powerful Although the district values of family, patience and Congress. expend its time and energy that we’re also parts of fami- advocate, not just for the includes the state’s liberal hard work, she says. Ten The caucus is currently on cleaning up the situation lies and that we form our LGBT community, but also bulwark of Madison, it poses years in Washington have not pressing for a law, sup- they inherited, both at home own families.” for health and environmental unique electoral challenges turned her head. “You can’t ported by President Barack and abroad. For instance, Baldwin’s own family — protections for the people for an avowed progressive. It’s take the Wisconsin out of Obama, which would provide she’s had to deal with such that is, she and Azar — has to of Wisconsin. The inspira- a demographic checkerboard this girl,” she promises. domestic partner benefits pressing problems as double- work at finding time together. tion she provides helped me — one-third urban, one-third for the federal government’s digit unemployment in parts In addition to holding greater decide to run for office, and suburban and one-third rural. Patience and more than 1.8 million civil- of her district. power and influence, being it is an honor now to serve Her seat was formerly held pragmatism ian employees. Baldwin is The president, she adds, part of the majority has been alongside her in the House.” by a Republican. Baldwin’s initial run for confident the measure soon can’t “just wave a magic more demanding. “You can’t “She has made an enor- Baldwin, a liberal brai- Congress was motivated pri- will pass, as will the long- wand” and enact his agenda. get any busier,” she says of mous difference,” says U.S. niac with an undergraduate marily by her passion for sought Employment Non- What can LGBT individu- her current schedule. Rep. Barney Frank, the senior degree from Smith College health care reform, she says. Discrimination Act. als do to bring about change? Baldwin page 11 member of Washington’s gay triumvirate. “First, by being the first one of us to be ‘out’ when she was elected. Secondly, she is a very smart legislator, greatly respected by her colleagues, and she has greatly increased our firepower.” Baldwin’s fellow con- gressional Democrats have shown their confidence in The first, since 1997, LGBT political action committee, committed to her through appointments to key committees, including supporting fair minded pro-LGBT candidates in Wisconsin. Energy and Commerce and Judiciary, where she sits on For more information on the fight for full equal rights, the Subcommittee on the visit our website www.hrl-pac.org. Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. Human Rights League Political Action Committee • 315 W. Court St. #9, Milwaukee, WI 53212 • 414-455-5292 • [email protected] Like all elected officials, 8 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | November 19, 2009 > TAKE ACTION! On Nov. 5, the Milwaukee County Board voted to draft revisions to the county { Editorial } health plan. The proposal would provide insurance coverage to the partners of unmarried straight county employees, as well as to the same-sex partners of employees. Another vote before July is needed to implement the plan.

Barrett’s candidacy is welcome What can you do? Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett’s decision to run for governor is good news Call and thank the supervisors who endorsed the proposal: Gerry Broderick for the LGBT community. (414-278-4237); Toni Clark (414-278-4278); Lynne De Bruin (414-278-4263); While the mayor has not been out front on LGBT issues like Chicago Marina Dimitrijevic (414-278-4232); Lee Holloway (414-278-4261); Willie Johnson Mayor Richard M. Daley or San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, he has (414-278-4233); Elizabeth M. Coggs (414-278-4265); Patricia Jursik (414-278-4231); been generally inclusive of the community in recent years. He has shown his Christopher J. Larson (414-278-4252); Theo Lipscomb (414-278-4257); Johnny symbolic support by marching in the Milwaukee Pride Parade. This fall, he pro- Thomas (414-278-4259); John Weishan Jr. (414-278-4255); Peggy West (414-278- claimed Sept. 15 LGBT Center Awareness Day as part of a national campaign 4269). to showcase the vital role that our centers play in our lives. Call and ask opposing supervisors to reconsider their votes: Mark Borkowski With such actions, Barrett has demonstrated perhaps a new openness to (414-278-4253); Paul Cesarz (414-278-4267); Michael Mayo Sr. (414-278-4241); LGBT constituents who were disappointed with his vote for DOMA while Joseph Rice (414-278-4243); Joe Sanfelippo (414-278-4247); Jim “Luigi” Schmitt serving in the U.S. House of Representatives. (414-278-4273). As the mayor was weighing his decision to enter the race, he sent a con- gratulatory letter welcoming Wisconsin Gazette to the local media scene. We hope this signals the direction of his campaign. Current polls show Barrett neck-and-neck with the front-running Republican in the race, Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker. Walker has a lead both in campaign organization and fundraising. { Letters } The difference between the two prospective candidates on LGBT issues is stark. Walker has positioned himself as a right-wing social conservative. He Applauding racy, and Milwaukee’s diverse ty. We have worked together recently announced that he would veto a proposed plan to provide health initiative and robust media have con- to address issues of concern insurance benefits for the domestic partners of county employees, even Wisconsin’s LGBT com- tributed greatly to our city’s and I am proud of the open though the plan has yet to be drafted. munities need a great deal growth, integrity and quality dialogue that has been devel- While Barrett has some catching up to do in pulling a campaign together, he more visibility if we are to of life. Your opinions and per- oped among us. is ahead in the critical area of likability. In addition to his straightforward style reach our potential as vibrant, spectives are certainly wel- I wish you well in this and the personal warmth he projects, Barrett was internationally acclaimed contributing members of the comed additions. important endeavor. in August when he was injured while trying to protect a grandmother and cities and towns in which Once again, congratula- Milwaukee Chief of Police a baby from an attack. Barrett has been admirably humble and dismissive of we live. Our diversity is our tions to everyone involved Edward A. Flynn attempts to brand him a hero. strength; our invisibility is our with WiG. I look forward to This is not an early endorsement of Barrett. In the coming months, we’ll challenge. your first issue, and I wish BIG hello watch to see who else enters the race and the stance that the mayor’s guber- Wisconsin Gazette prom- you a long and successful Congratulations on the natorial campaign takes on LGBT issues. We’ll also evaluate the Republican ises to be a community run. inaugural edition of WiG! candidates to see how far they’re willing to run to the right. Former U.S. Rep. resource and asset, one that Milwaukee Mayor The opening of this news- Mark Neumann, the Republican candidate who’s second in the latest polls, will help promote our events, Tom Barrett paper is a great milestone and amassed an extremely anti-gay voting record in Congress. recognize our successes and I am especially enthusiastic With Walker and Neumann leading the Republican pack, the entry of an explore our challenges. On the to see a newspaper catering electable Democrat like Barrett is a positive development. Connexus, Milwaukee’s landscape to Wisconsin’s vibrant LGBT only program that specifi- On behalf of the Milwaukee community. cally addresses the social and Police Department, I wel- There is a great tradition educational aspirations of come the Wisconsin of LGBT newspapers in local African American LGBT peo- Gazette to the city’s communities reporting on ple, applauds your initiative media landscape. businesses, social issues, and The Wisconsin Gazette is published in launching WiG. We look The LGBT community is political debate (my personal biweekly and distributed throughout the forward to a long profes- a valued constituency that favorite). Milwaukee area, Racine and Kenosha. To sional relationship with you adds to the cultural rich- From statewide issues have WiG delivered to your address, and congratulate you on your ness of our city. Increased such as civil rights, HIV, sub- contact circulation@wisconsingazette. first issue. communication makes us stance abuse, and other CEO/PRINCIpal com or call 414-961-3240. Jamin Mahan and Janice all safer, because we are LGBT health-related issues, Leonard Sobczak A WIG Publishing Production © 2009 Warren, Connexus Co-Chairs better informed about each to local issues like providing other’s challenges and goals. domestic partner benefits to Publisher/ Milwaukee When the police department county employees, there are Editor in Chief welcome is able to read the pulse of compelling stories to be told Louis Weisberg STAFF Writers Greetings. On behalf of the our communities, our abil- and LGBT voices to be heard. Kerrie Kennedy, Gregg Shapiro city of Milwaukee, I would ity to perform our duties is Good luck! Managing Editor like to extend my congratu- enhanced. Wisconsin State Sen. Lisa Neff contributing writers lations for the publication We enjoy a productive Tim Carpenter Bruce Joffe, Paul Masterson, Angel Sevilla, of the Wisconsin Gazette. A working relationship with all Creative Director Jennifer Vanasco, Paul Varnell free and independent press our constituencies, including More Letters on page 29 Jason Smith is a cornerstone of democ- Milwaukee’s LGBT communi- Technical consultant Advertising Manager Kevin Rux Perry Lewis Contributing Our mission Account Executives photographer Melissa Bruns, Will Elwood Max Thomsen To inform, engage and empower Wisconsin’s LGBT community by providing a professional, independent print and online source for news and commentary, www.wisconsingazette.com as well as coverage of political and cultural issues. WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | November 19, 2009 9 Interesting again

or many gay people, this tion proposed in Congress. largest Lutheran body, the there. A final positive vote Unfortunately, there is not year began with high The Justice Department Opinion Evangelical Lutheran Church looks increasingly doubtful. much we can do to influence hopes following the announced that it would not in America, last summer I’d like gay marriage as much the military’s anti-gay policy. F BY Paul Varnell election and inauguration prosecute people for posses- voted to approve the ordi- as the next gay person, but it The initiative to end “don’t of President Barack Obama, sion of medical marijuana in nation of people in same- doesn’t look like it is going ask, don’t tell” will probably who had promised “change states that permitted it. And gays have become the irra- sex relationships. This is good to happen anywhere else for have to come from within we can believe in.” But the a gay-inclusive hate crimes tional and insulting gay exclu- news even for nonbelievers, a few years. Americans seem the military itself in signals to enthusiasm and hope seemed provision was slipped into a sion policy of the military and because America is still a less opposed to civil unions. Congress. But the military is gradually to deflate with the defense authorization bill. the repeal of the Defense largely religious country and So maybe we should take not immune to the trends in passage of weeks and months Except for the first, there of Marriage Act barring fed- the culture often takes its what we can get right now the civilian world, so every in which Obama concerned is little evidence point- eral recognition and benefits cues from what its churches while we continue to work gain we make in the civilian himself with the economic ing to Obama as the per- for legally married same-sex say and do. So this is an for our ultimate goal. sphere ultimately shows up crisis, the wars in Iraq and son prompting any of these partners. Obama says he important move toward the Americans’ attitudes in the military sphere. And Afghanistan and the continu- changes, but most of them opposes both policies, but legitimacy of gay relation- toward gays have moved the military is not immune to ing debate over health care. certainly would not have so far there has been no ships. slowly in a positive direction pressure from Congress. So There seemed no movement happened under President evidence of movement on What now? by about one half to one pressuring Congress is one on gay-related issues. George W. Bush or under either issue. You would think that 31 percent a year for the last indirect route to follow. But then toward the John McCain, if he had been The narrow loss of mar- straight losses in votes on several years. In a few years, Things have suddenly end of the year there were elected president in 2008. riage rights in Maine felt like gay marriage would be a clue most states should have pub- become interesting again. signs that gays had not been Although gay organizations a kick in the stomach. But the to gay activists, and the vic- lic support for most of our entirely forgotten. The ban have been pushing for hate narrow victory of a measure tory for domestic partner- goals. Paul Varnell is a longtime on HIV-infected visitors crimes legislation for years, in Washington state to expand ships would suggest a path Much of this is the result columnist. Some of his com- and immigrants was lifted. from what I have seen the domestic partner rights was to follow. But now activists in of the slow replacement mentary is posted in the Health benefits for domestic issue never seemed to catch a comparative bright spot. New York state are still try- of older anti-gay voters by Independent Gay Forum at partners would be free of fire with the gay population In that connection, let us ing to persuade the legisla- younger, more gay-positive www.indegayforum.org. He is federal taxes under legisla- at large. The chief issues for not forget that the nation’s ture to approve gay marriage voters. based in Chicago.

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resident Barack Obama platform, seems to be hardly So give as much as you was AWOL when it aware that, post-campaign, can to a gay activist group, Pcame to the marriage Opinion we exist. national or local, of your vote in Maine and the part- By Jennifer Vanasco The most powerful tools choice, instead. Send in the nership vote in Washington we have to fight this sort receipt for the donation state. lesbians should stop giving of blindness are money and to the DNC with a note The DNC was worse, money to the DNC and media attention, and this explaining that your money actively working against us Obama until ENDA passes boycott highlights both, went elsewhere and why. by sending out an e-mail and “don’t ask, don’t tell” because they get less money Will this hurt Democrats? to Maine Democrats asking and DOMA are overturned. but more (negative) media Will it make it more likely them to campaign for New “It’s really more of a attention. that much more repres- Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine — ‘pause,’” than a boycott,” It’s a brilliant strategy. sive Republicans get back Pabst Schwarzenegger instead of asking them to Aravois and Sudbay say on As Americablog says: in power? Americablog man phones in their home Americablog.com. “Democratic leaders see addresses these types of Hero Villain state, working for marriage “Boycott sounds so final, the LGBT community as a questions. Their answer is The generosity and California Gov. Arnold equality. and angry. Whereas this guaranteed source of cash, no — I fear that, actually, seemingly inexhaustible Schwarzenegger earned Despite a supposed com- campaign is temporary, and regardless of their broken the answer is yes. creative energy of Joseph some reluctant praise mitment to gay civil rights is only meant to help some promises. They think we, But that’s the point. Pabst continue to put because he reluctantly expressed in the DNC plat- friends — President Obama and those who support The DNC and Obama Milwaukee’s LGBT cultural signed some LGBT- form and by the Obama and the Democratic Party us, have nowhere else to need to start taking us seri- scene on the national radar. friendly legislation ear- campaign and administra- — who have lost their way. go, that there’s nothing we ously. They will only do that This fall alone, he helped to lier this year. But in late tion, there has been relative We are hopeful that via this can do. It’s time to draw if we start affecting their sponsor the groundbreak- October, Schwarzenegger silence on our issues. campaign, our friends will our own line in the sand, pocketbook. ing Andy Warhol exhibit took hard-hitting criticism That needs to change. keep their promises.” and use the one thing that Gays and lesbians raise a at the Milwaukee Museum for correspondence to And thanks to John This is exactly the right matters to the Democratic large amount of funds for of Art, was instrumental in gay California Assembly- Aravois and Joe Sudbay, it’s thing to do. Party: our money.” the DNC. Until our major organizing yet another suc- member Tom Ammiano. about to. Americablog lists almost For this strategy to work, issues are addressed, it is cessful Milwaukee LGBT Close readers of the let- Aravois and Sudbay 40 grievances, large and we all need to join in on the time we close the gayTM. Film/Video Festival and ter complaining about run the political Web site small, against the presi- boycott. First, you should Don’t give until the DNC backed a challenge grant lawmakers overlooking Americablog and this week, dent, the leader of the get over to Americablog and Obama have met their for the UWM Libraries important issues to pass angry about the adminis- Democratic Party. Together, and sign the pledge form — obligations to us. We have LGBT Collection. unnecessary bills — the tration’s inaction around the grievances paint a por- and stick to it. waited long enough. Milk Day legislation, for Maine, they declared they trait of a man who is not But even that’s not far Want to nominate someone one — will notice that the had enough. just refusing to show lead- enough. The DNC needs to for “Heroes and villains”? first letter on each line in So they are launch- ership on our issues — he know that this is not lazi- Jennifer Vanasco is an award- E-mail managingeditor@ the body of the document ing a financial boycott of seems unaware of why our ness. It’s not just that the winning, syndicated columnist. wisconsingazette.com together spell “Fuck you.” Democrats called “Don’t issues are important. economy is lousy or that we E-mail her at jennifer.vana- Ask, Don’t Give.” And the DNC, despite want to spend more money [email protected]; follow her at The idea is this: Gays and including us in the party on Christmas presents. Twitter.com/jennifervanasco. harleys 1/4 wis gazette:Layout 4 11/3/09 10:47 AM Page 1 10 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | November 19, 2009 finding purpose, pride What do gay men care see why. about? What do we think We aren’t presented as a about? 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Got news? Tell us managingeditor@ national GAzE wisconsingazette.com. Puerto Rico police make arrest in beheading From WiG and Nov. 17. The suspect, at the was gay. sexual orientation and gen- in Puerto Rico needs to or mannerisms — and then AP Reports time, had not been identified Puerto Rico LGBT activist der identity and authoriz- know we support them,” subject them to violence SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico because he had not been Pedro Julio Serrano called es federal intervention or read a call to action explicitly for those criteria — Police Nov. 17 arrested formally charged. officials to treat the case as assistance in investigating and from organizers of the — is intolerable.” a suspect in the slaying of a The burned and dismem- a hate crime if the inves- prosecuting such crimes. Manhattan vigil. “We must A Web community also teenager whose decapitated bered body of 19-year-old tigation shows Lopez was In remembrance of funnel our sadness into organized for justice in remains were found along Jorge Steven Lopez was dis- killed because of his sexual Lopez, described by friends an outpouring of righteous Lopez’s death, with forums a road in southern Puerto covered Nov. 13 in a wooded orientation. on the Web as an aspiring outrage. We must show created on a number of Rico. area of the town of Cayey. Earlier this fall, the presi- fashion artist, a vigil was the government, the media, social-networking sites, Police commandant Eliezer Authorities were looking dent signed into law legisla- planned in New York City and the oppressors that including Justice for Jorge Colon said the suspect was into whether he may have tion that expands the defini- Nov. 22. to systemically target one Steven Lopez — End Hate detained at his home early been targeted because he tion of hate crimes to include “The queer community group for its appearance Crimes on Facebook. LDS church backs Salt Lake anti-discrimination law By Lisa Neff circulated by the Foundation pain and suffering, rejection, mid-1990s to last year’s Prop A week later, the church for religious organizations. WiG Staff Writer for Reconciliation and bear- psychological and spiritual 8 battle in California. announced its support for a A church spokesman said, SALT LAKE CITY — ing the signatures of 2,000 damage and even death.” Activists — some former pair of Salt Lake City anti- “The church supports this Pioneering Mormon activists, people who want the LDS The church has a long church members and some discrimination ordinances ordinance because it is fair like their Mormon elders church to examine how history of opposing LGBT still members — walked banning bias based on gender and reasonable and does not so many years ago, hauled a “official statements, rhetoric, equality and heavily funding about two hours to the identity and sexual orienta- do violence to the institution handcart into Salt Lake City policy and practice have been initiatives against same-sex church headquarters on the tion. of marriage. It is also entirely Nov. 4. injurious to gays and lesbians marriage rights — from the anniversary of the Prop 8 The ordinances, which consistent with the church’s The old wooden cart held and their families and friends; first battle over same-sex defeat. They described the the city council unanimously prior position on these mat- a trunk containing petitions have caused unnecessary marriage in Hawaii in the event as a “rescue mission.” passed, contain exemptions ters.”

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White House: Steve Kagen, 8th, 202-225-5665, Baldwin from 7 tion than merely sharing monds,” she laughs, showing www.whitehouse.gov. www.kagen.house.gov. information. off her ring with a flutter of U.S. Senate: www.senate.gov. Ron Kind, 3rd, 202-225-5506, www. Baldwin spends her “We have to interact,” her fingers. Russell Feingold, 506 Hart Senate kind.house.gov. weeks in Washington when Baldwin says. “We can’t Baldwin’s name is often Office Building, Washington DC 20510; Gwen Moore, 4th, 202-225-4572, Congress is in session, but just say, ‘My day was fine.’” mentioned as a prospective 202-224-5323, www.feingold.senate.gov. www.house.gov/gwenmoore/. every weekend she returns Baldwin and Azar are U.S. Senate candidate, if a Herb Kohl, 330 Hart Senate Office David Obey, 7th, 202-225-3365, www. to Madison, where she and among the more than 1,200 seat became open. That’s not Building, 202-224-5653, obey.house.gov/. Azar live in an 1894 house same-sex couples who have an opportunity she’s seeking, www.kohl.senate.gov. Thomas Petri, 6th, 202-225-2476, they restored together. registered as domestic part- she says, but she won’t rule it U.S. House of Representatives: www.petri.house.gov. During the week, they ners in Wisconsin under a out either. www.house.gov. Paul Ryan, 1st, 202-225-3031, www. have a standing appoint- law that went into effect in “I’m as happy as I could Tammy Baldwin, 2nd Congressional house.gov/ryan/. ment to speak every night early August. Baldwin wears be (in the House),” she says. District, 202-225-2906, www. James Sensenbrenner, 5th, 202-225- at the same time by phone. an engagement ring that Azar “Would I consider running tammybaldwin.house.gov. 5101, wwwsensenbrenner.house.gov/. According to their rules gave her. for the Senate? Yes. It would of engagement, they must “Just because I’m a lesbian depend on where I could have a deeper conversa- doesn’t mean I don’t like dia- do the most good.” 12 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | November 19, 2009

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1. State groups In 2004, Oregon vot- his body on a roadside. 4. Texas liquor Beverage Commission did rally for ers passed a constitutional Law enforcement believed board to make not find that the bar was health care bill amendment defining mar- Skipper was targeted because changes after targeted because of its gay WASHINGTON, D.C. News riage as being between a man of his sexual orientation but bar raid and lesbian customers, and (WiG) — State LGBT from around the u.s. and a woman. hate crime charges were not FORT WORTH, Texas said agents didn’t use force groups are urging members From WiG and AP Reports pursued in the case. (AP) — Texas’ liquor board beyond what was necessary to ask their congressional 3. Man guilty Bearden was convicted plans to change the way it and reasonable. delegations to support the status quo harms our com- of 2007 Florida of second-degree murder in conducts investigations into An inquiry by Fort Worth Affordable Health Care for munity and our families, and killing February and given a life sen- excessive use of force allega- police also determined its All America Act. we deserve better,” read an BARTOW, Fla. (WiG) — A tence. Brown also faces life tions, the agency said earlier officers didn’t use excessive The measure, in addition appeal from Georgia Equality. central Florida man was con- in prison. this month, after its agents force. to a public option to expand victed of first-degree murder Prior to the trial, Skipper’s were accused of wrongdoing coverage, includes a num- 2. Oregon may in a 2007 anti-gay killing. family released a statement during a raid at a gay bar that ber of provisions of specific vote on A Polk County jury con- that read: “We are here to left a customer with severe interest to LGBTs, data col- marriage victed 22-year-old William let the world know that Ryan, head wounds. lection that includes sexual SALEM, Ore. (WiG) — Brown Jr. in early November. like so many LGBT people, Fort Worth police, who orientation and gender iden- Gay rights backers intend to Brown had pleaded guilty to was an upstanding citizen in assisted during the raid, also LGBT tity and strict prohibitions on ask Oregon voters to reverse charges of arson and tamper- this community. We are here plan to change their policies discrimination in health care the state’s ban on gay mar- ing with evidence. because this tragedy contin- on bar checks and public NEWS FOR and insurance coverage. riage in a ballot question. Brown and 23-year-old ues to scar our lives. And intoxication arrests in light of WISCONSIN AND “We are too often dis- Basic Rights Oregon said Joseph Bearden killed 25-year- we are here to encourage the raid, Police Chief Jeffrey criminated against by insur- this month that it hopes to old Ryan Skipper March 14, others to stand with us in Halstead said at a news con- BEYOND. ance companies and health put the issue back before 2007. The two men stole fighting against hate, bigotry ference across from the bar. care providers and denied Oregon voters as soon as Skipper’s car, stabbed him and inequality wherever we However, the investiga- the care that we need. The 2012. repeatedly and then dumped may find it.” tion by the Texas Alcoholic

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BronzeOptical_ad_Gazette_nov09.indd 1 11/3/2009 1:15:50 PM WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | November 19, 2009 13 endA hearings held By lisa neff arbitrary discrimination Discrimination in Employment WiG Staff Writer in the workplace,” said Joe Act, in 1967, prohibited dis- WASHINGTON, D.C. — Solmonese, president of the crimination on the basis of U.S. lawmakers are getting to D.C.-based Human Rights age. The Americans with work on a measure intend- Campaign. “Like our neigh- Disabilities Act, in 1990, pro- ed to guard against anti- bors and co-workers, LGBT hibited discrimination on the LGBT discrimination on the people simply want a fair basis of disability. It is time, at job. chance to succeed and sup- long last, for us to prohibit The U.S. Senate Health, port our families.” discrimination on the basis of Education, Labor and The Senate version of sexual orientation and gen- Pensions Committee this ENDA was introduced Aug. der identity as well. Such month held the Senate’s 15. The House version was discrimination is wrong and fi rst hearing on the fully introduced June 24 and was cannot be tolerated.” inclusive Employment Non- scheduled for a committee Harkin chairs the com- Discrimination Act, which vote as early as this week. mittee formerly chaired by bans workplace discrimina- Witnesses for ENDA at Edward Kennedy. Harkin said tion based on sexual orienta- the Senate hearing included the Massachusetts lawmaker tion and gender identity. Solmonese, Illinois Attorney would have been proud to ENDA, intended to close General Lisa Madigan and have presided over the hear- the gap in 29 states lack- Massachusetts police offi cer ing. ing protections for LGBTs, Mike Carney, who sued for “Sen. Kennedy worked would make it illegal to fi re, sexual orientation discrimi- his entire career to refuse to hire or refuse to nation. ensure opportunity for all promote an employee based Opening the hearing, U.S. Americans,” Harkin said. on gender identity or sexual Sen. Tom Harkin, said, “Over “And he fi rst introduced this orientation. The measure, as the last 45 years, we have legislation in 1994. Today, by proposed in the Senate and made great strides towards taking up this important bill, House, would not apply to eliminating discrimination we continue Sen. Kennedy’s companies with fewer than in the workplace. The Civil work, and we continue 15 employees. Rights Act of 1964 prohib- the proud commitment of “The Senate is mov- ited discrimination on the this committee to uphold ing forward with legislation basis of race, sex, national fair treatment for working to protect Americans from origin and religion. The Age Americans.” 14 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | November 19, 2009 Results show AIDS vaccine is of modest help By MARILYNN That’s mostly because Pasteur, and AIDSVAX, origi- The vaccine appeared MARCHIONE so few participants became nally developed by VaxGen nearly twice as effective AP Medical Writer infected — only 125 people, Inc. and now held by the among those at low or Fresh results from the 10 times less than in previous nonprofit Global Solutions moderate risk for HIV, but world’s first successful test HIV vaccine trials, said Dr. for Infectious Diseases. The those results were not sta- of an experimental AIDS vac- Anthony Fauci, director the vaccines are not made from tistically significant, meaning cine confirm that it is only National Institute of Allergy whole virus and cannot cause they could have occurred by marginally effective. and Infectious Diseases, the HIV infection. chance. Yet, the findings are excit- study’s main sponsor. The combo was tested in Evidence of vaccine protec- ing to scientists who think Critics had leaked one of HIV-negative Thai men and tion emerged at six months they may show how to make the analyses in mid-October, women ages 18 to 30 at aver- to one year and then seemed a better vaccine. saying it showed the origi- age risk of becoming infected. to wane, although this trend, “This study becomes a nal results may have been Photo: Courtesy White House/Pete Souza Half received four doses of too, was not statistically sig- landmark. You can put it on a fluke. A California-based ALVAC and two of AIDSVAX nificant. a map and begin to figure out AIDS advocacy group criti- Ryan White bill signed over six months; the rest “It would suggest the where you go from here,” cized study leaders for not President Barack Obama and lawmakers applaud received dummy shots. All vaccine is not that potent,” said Col. Jerome Kim, the giving a fuller picture when Jeanne White-Ginder, right, mother of Ryan were given condoms and although there were too few U.S. Army doctor who co-led they held their news confer- White, during his remarks before signing the counseling, and were fol- infections in either group to the trial. ence in September. Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act lowed for three years after make solid comparisons, said Earlier this fall, researchers “The bottom line is that of 2009 in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the vaccination ended. Dr. Seth Berkley, president announced that a two-vac- those results are real,” even White House. New infections occurred of the International AIDS cine combination cut the risk though they are not good in 51 of the 8,197 given vac- Vaccine Initiative, which helps of becoming infected with enough to justify using this ments) to me don’t matter a said Dr. Lawrence Corey of cine and in 74 of the 8,198 develop and assess potential HIV by more than 31 percent vaccine now, said Dr. Alan damn,” Bernstein said. the University of Washington. who received dummy shots. vaccines. in a trial of more than 16,000 Bernstein, executive director Other scientists agreed. He heads the HIV Vaccine That worked out to a 31 per- volunteers in Thailand. of the Global HIV Vaccine “It’s a consistent story. Trials Network, an interna- cent lower risk of infection Full results, published Enterprise, an alliance of gov- There seems to be some tional group of scientists who for the vaccine group. On the Net online in late October by ernments, AIDS scientists, the effect. And I think it is an test vaccines. In a smaller analysis of just New England Journal: the New England Journal of World Health Organization important study. It redirects The Thailand Ministry of the 12,452 participants who http://www.nejm.org Medicine, include two addi- and funders such as the Bill & the field to look at a dif- Public Health conducted this received all six shots exactly Vaccine conference: http:// tional analyses that merely Melinda Gates Foundation. ferent kind of vaccine and trial, which used vaccines on schedule, there were 86 tinyurl.com/d235nn suggest the vaccine is ben- “We, for the first time, different kinds of immune made from strains of HIV infections — 36 in the vac- Study information: www. eficial, rather than providing have evidence of protection, responses” than what have common in Thailand. They cine group and 50 in those hivresearch.org/phase3/ definitive proof. and the nitty gritty (argu- been the focus in the past, are ALVAC, made by Sanofi given dummy shots. factsheet.html WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | November 19, 2009 15 Maine rescue effort fails at ballot box From WiG and AP gin in the state’s biggest city, on hold after conservatives “We’re in this for the long Reports Portland. launched a petition drive to haul,” Connolly continued. PORTLAND, Maine — “The institution of mar- repeal it. “For next week, and next The stars seemed aligned for riage has been preserved in Five other states have month, and next year — until supporters of gay marriage. Maine and across the nation,” legalized gay marriage — all Maine families are treated They had Maine’s governor, declared Frank Schubert, Massachusetts, Vermont, New equally.” legislative leaders and major chief organizer for the win- Hampshire, Connecticut A similar note was sound- newspapers on their side, ning side. and Iowa — but all did so ed by Democratic Gov. John plus a huge edge in campaign Attention will now turn through legislation or court Baldacci, who signed the bill funding. So losing a landmark to other states, including rulings, not by popular into law. referendum was a devastat- California — where Schubert vote. “If we don’t get to the ing blow for activists in Maine was an instrumental strate- Richard Socarides, who top of the mountain tonight, and nationwide. gist a year ago in the suc- was an adviser on gay-rights we’ve made a significant “Our freedoms have been cessful campaign to overturn issues in the Clinton admin- stride. And we’re going to get stripped away, but we must -ordered same-sex marriage. istration, said the loss in there,” he said. “We will get and will win them back,” said Gay-rights activists have Maine should prompt gay- to the top of the mountain.” Jennifer Chrisler of the Family been planning to go back to rights leaders to reconsider Both sides in Maine drew Equality Council in Boston. the ballot in California, either their state-by-state strategy volunteers and contribu- In an election that had in 2010 or 2012, in another on marriage and shift instead tions from out of state, but been billed for weeks as too attempt to legalize gay mar- to lobbying for changes on the money edge went to close to call, the northeast- riage. But the Maine result the federal level that expand the campaign in defense of ern state’s often unpredict- was not the victory they had recognition of same-sex cou- gay marriage, Protect Maine able voters repealed a state been hoping for to fire up ples. Equality. It raised $4 million, law Nov. 3 that would have their troops. In Maine, gay-marriage compared with $2.5 mil- allowed same-sex couples to Brian Brown of the supporters conceded early lion for Stand for Marriage wed. Gay marriage has now National Organization for Nov. 4. Maine. lost in all 31 states in which Marriage, a conservative “I am proud of the thou- As was the case in the it has been put to a popular group that steered substan- sands of Mainers who Proposition 8 fight in vote — a trend that the gay- tial funds to fight gay -mar knocked on doors, made California, a substantial rights movement had believed riage in both California and phone calls and talked to amount of money to repeal it could end in Maine. Maine, was elated by the Nov. their family, friends and neigh- the legislation came from “Today’s heartbreaking 3 vote, saying it shows “that bors about the basic premise religious organizations and defeat unfortunately shows even in a New England state, of treating all Maine families institutions, specifically the that lies and fear can still win if the voters have a chance to equally,” said Jesse Connolly Catholic Church. at the ballot box,” said Rea have their say, they’re going of the No on 1 campaign. On Nov. 4, the leader Carey, executive director of to protect and defend the “And I’m proud of this cam- of the Catholic Church Photo: AP/Pat Wellenbach the D.C.-based National Gay commonsense definition of paign because the stories in Maine, Bishop Richard Archie, age 3 (left), Zachary, age 4 (center), and and Lesbian Task Force. marriage.” we told and the images we Malone, thanked Mainers Harry, age 4, join in a pro-gay marriage rally Gay-marriage foes had 53 At issue in the referendum shared were of real Mainers for reaffirming marriage as the day before Election Day in Portland, Maine, percent of the vote. They was a law passed by the — parents who stood up for it’s been understood “for Nov. 2. Gay marriage legislation was approved by prevailed in many of Maine’s Maine Legislature last spring their children, and couples millennia by civilizations Maine’s Legislature earlier in the year. However, far-flung small towns and lost that would have allowed gays who simply wanted to marry and religions around the Maine voters went to the polls Nov. 3 and over- by a less-than-expected mar- to wed. The law was put the person they love. world.” turned the measure.

Vote 2009: Washington, Michigan victories SEATTLE — Election R-71 received enough sig- on paper what you knew Day brought defeat natures to make the ballot, to be true all along, that in Maine, but victory in at the time I expressed all people in Kalamazoo Washington state, where my faith that Washington should be treated fairly voters upheld the state’s voters would uphold the and equally including our new domestic partnership progress the Legislature gay and transgender neigh- law. made for gay and lesbian bors,” said Jon Hoadley , “Today is a great day of couples.… And yesterday, who managed the One celebration for the tens of the voters of Washington Kalamazoo campaign to thousands of gay and les- came through.” retain the ordinance. bian families in Washington, Meanwhile, in Kalamazoo, The Kalamazoo City and for anyone who sup- Mich., Nov. 3, voters upheld Commission adopted the ports equality in our state a local ordinance prohibit- ordinance in June. A similar Photo: Seabrook Jones and around the country,” ing discrimination on the anti-discrimination ordi- said state Sen. Ed Murray, basis of sexual orientation nance was adopted and Seeing red, marking Red Week D-Seattle, who pushed for and gender identity. then repealed by city com- Austin, Texas, marked the city’s Red Week with a series of events and the partnership measure. The vote to retain the missioners in January. the lighting of some of the city’s more prominent buildings, including the “While it felt like a crush- ordinance was 62 percent. Radison at Town Lake. There are an estimated 6,000 people living with ing blow this fall when “Yesterday voters put — Lisa Neff HIV/AIDS in Central Texas, and about 20 percent of them do not know their status, according to organizers of Austin Red Week. 16 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | November 19, 2009

Got news? Tell us! InternatIonaL gaze (414) 961-3240. civil unions nationwide. substantial contribution Canada is the only nation to Uganda through the U.N. pANEL FAULTS RUSSIA in the Americas where gay President’s Emergency Plan On huMAn riGhtS marriage is now legal; in the for AIDS Relief, we believe MOSCOW (AP) — From Russia’s North Caucasus Spanish-speaking world, only swift action is necessary to the streets of Moscow, those who fi nd themselves at Spain has taken this additional to ensure Ugandan leaders odds with authorities can wind up as targets of deadly step. understand this bill is wholly violence. So increasingly, some are working quietly or The capital’s civil-unions unacceptable and antithetical have abandoned their efforts altogether. law was initially celebrated to democratic values.” A new United Nations Human Rights Committee as a huge victory for gay report on Russia called for a series of sweeping and lesbian rights, but such thOuSAndS legal reforms, saying the country is still struggling to partnerships don’t confer MArCh in guarantee some of the most basic rights, including to a many rights exclusive to tAiWAn GAY fair trial, freedom of speech and freedom of the press. married couples, such as the PArAde Meanwhile a spate of killings has forced Memorial, right to adopt children in TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — one of Russia’s leading human rights organizations, and the name of both parents, Thousands of gay rights the crusading newspaper Novaya Gazeta, to pull out of to enable a partner to gain supporters marched through the Russian region of Chechnya. citizenship and to inherit Taiwan’s capital in late The U.N. report urged the government to take action wealth or be included in October, calling for increased against what the panel called an increasing number of insurance policies. tolerance and the enactment hate crimes and racially motivated attacks. “A civil union is a link of anti-discrimination The expert panel said it was concerned about that grants certain rights, legislation. violence against LGBTs, including reports of police but not those available to a The seventh annual Taiwan harassment, adding it was concerned at the “systematic married couple, which only Gay Parade in Taipei featured discrimination against individuals on the basis of their a national law can grant,” the marchers decked out in sexual orientation” in Russia. bill’s co-sponsor, Rep. Vilma costumes ranging from prom Ibarra, told AP. “This is the queens to sumo wrestlers, fi rst round in a long process, loud pulsating music, and but it is already a success to bright orange and yellow Treki will not consider the legalized this year. The couple have it out there.” banners. protection of LGBT people a also has a child. More than 20 lawmakers Taiwan is considered to matter of human rights. “It is very positive that have signed on as supporters have one of Asia’s most Treki, earlier this year, said our church is setting an of same-sex marriage, and vibrant gay communities, he is “not in favor” of the example here and is choosing they believe they have enough and its gay rights parade is U.N. statement supporting me as bishop based on my votes in committee for a full the largest in the Chinese- the decriminalization qualifi cations, when they also Photo: Courtesy u.n. vote in the lower house. It speaking world. of homosexuality. The know that they can meet Yoweri kaguta Museveni, president of the would then go to the Senate. Organizer Tung Chu-chu measure was introduced resistance elsewhere,” the Republic of Uganda, speaking at the 12th ple- said this year’s theme was last December and has the 55-year-old Brunne said. nary meeting of the World Summit on Sustain- BAldWin urGeS “Love Out Loud,” refl ecting support of 66 countries. Brunne spokeswoman able Development. Activists are lobbying the COndeMnAtiOn the participants’ hopes Treki said decriminalization Annika Sjoqvist Platzer said president to help defeat an anti-gay measure in Of uGAndA Bill that “through love, we can of same-sex sex is “not she didn’t know of any openly Uganda. WASHINGTON, D.C. eliminate discrimination.” acceptable in the majority of gay women who had reached (WiG) — U.S. Rep. Tammy “We love the people the world.” the position of bishop in ArGentine the social and political Baldwin, D-Wis., urged around us, but sometimes the IGLA urged representatives other countries. COnGreSS context necessary to change Secretary of State Hillary society and the government from the nations that CONSIDERS SAME- the law.” Clinton to use the full force don’t love us, or even see us,” supported the statement and Sex MArriAGe It remains to be seen of her offi ce to condemn she said. voted for Treki to demand BUENOS AIRES, Argentina whether activists have the “Anti-Homosexual Bill” She chided the government reconsideration. (AP) — Is Argentina ready enough votes to overcome introduced in Uganda’s of President Ma Ying- World to become Latin America’s opposition from religious parliament in October. jeou for not passing anti- SWeden’S INTERNATIONAL UPDATE fi rst nation to legalize gay groups. The Roman Catholic “This egregious bill discrimination legislation. ChurCh OrdAinS FROM WiG AND AP REPORTS marriage? Church remains a driving represents one of the Presidential spokesman firSt OPenlY GAY Gay and lesbian activists force in Argentina, where most extreme anti-equality Wang Yu-chi said that Ma had BiShOP think so — and they have a presidents were required to measures ever proposed supported gay rights when STOCKHOLM (AP) — However, the United growing number of supporters be both married and Catholic in any country and would he was mayor of Taipei and Sweden’s Lutheran church Church of Christ, a liberal in Congress, which opened until a 1994 reform. create a legal pretext for that “he continues with that said in mid-November it had denomination in the United debate in late October on Argentina’s capital depriving lesbian, gay, bisexual, support.” ordained its fi rst openly gay States, has several openly whether to change dozens of established its gay-friendly and transgender Ugandans of bishop, just two weeks after gay and lesbian “conference laws that defi ne marriage as reputation in 2002 by their liberty, and even their U.N. ASSEMBLy it gave priests the right to ministers,” said the Rev. J. a union between a man and becoming the fi rst Latin lives,” Baldwin wrote in a PreSident wed same-sex couples. Bennett Guess, a church a woman. American city to legalize letter to Clinton. AGAinSt Eva Brunne was ordained spokesman in Cleveland. That “We can’t expect social same-sex civil unions. Four The letter carried the reSOlutiOn as bishop of Stockholm’s designation is similar to that equality if the state is other Argentine cities later signatures of U.S. Reps. BRUSSELS (WiG) — diocese in a ceremony. of bishop. legitimizing inequality,” said did the same, and such unions Howard Berman (D-Calif.), The International Gay and She lives in a “registered In 2003, the Episcopal Maria Rachid, president of also now are recognized Gary Ackerman (D-N.Y.), Lesbian Association recently partnership” with another Church in the U.S. the Argentine Gay, Lesbian, in Mexico City and some and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen expressed concern that new woman, a civil union between consecrated its fi rst openly Bisexual and Transgender Mexican and Brazilian states. (R-Fla.). It stated, “Particularly United Nations Assembly gays used in Sweden before gay bishop, V. Gene Robinson Federation. “We now have Uruguay alone has legalized given the United States’ President Ali Abdussalam same-sex marriages were of New Hampshire.

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A scene from “Make the Yuletide Gay.”

By Gregg Shapiro Out San Diego film festival. WiG Staff writer Gregg Shapiro: I recently interviewed gay film- maker Casper Andreas about “Between Love & fter making serious dramatic films Goodbye,” a movie that took him out of the comedy such as “Back Soon” and “3-Day genre into drama, and after a couple of serious films, Weekend,” gay filmmaker Rob you have made the move to straightforward comedy Xmas Williams puts his delightful sense of with “Make The Yuletide Gay.” humorA on display with the hilarious comedy Rob Williams: I think that first and foremost “Make The Yuletide Gay.” it was the story that came to me, and that I The farce surrounds college student Olaf wanted to tell. I don’t try to limit myself to any (Keith Jordan), who is out and proud on campus, specific genre — drama or comedy or anything. but thinks he’s closeted where his family and I just want to tell the stories that I want to tell. neighbors back home in Wisconsin are con- This one happened to be a comedy. I think that cerned. That all changes when boyfriend Nathan for me, after doing a couple of dramatic pieces, I jollies shows up to surprise him for Christmas. really wanted to do something that was fun and An interview with “Make The Yuletide Gay,” released on DVD has a happy ending and is a very hopeful and this month, is that rare combination of funny and accessible film for a lot of people.… filmmaker sexy. WiG spoke with Williams shortly before GS: I think that you achieved that. How much Rob Williams. the movie made its U.S. premiere at the Film Film page 18 18 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | November 19, 2009 Earthbound adventures By Gregg Shapiro York. There he encounters jungles that support an abun- WiG Staff Writer Em (Kristen Stewart), who dance of life, including plants When I first heard about has her own troubles, includ- you can hear growing during “Adventureland” (Miramax), ing an affair with married the time-lapse photography DVDs a 1980s straight coming-of- repairman Connell (Ryan sequence. A segment on the WiGOUT age story set mostly in an Reynolds). vast varieties of birds of para- amusement park, I thought The emotional rollercoast- dise is especially colorful and humpback whales and great of Todd Stephens’ “Edge of er that the title suggests, entertaining. white shark-eating seals, from Seventeen.” Only the latter “Adventureland” has its share But before long it’s back penguins and walruses and was a 1980s gay coming-of- of ups and downs, but at least to the growth of deserts back to polar bears strug- age story with an amusement it won’t make you sick to and the shrinking grasslands. gling to find sustenance as park backdrop. your stomach. Unrated DVD We observe elephants in the the Arctic ice melts quickly Written and direct- bonus features include the Kalahari on a life-or-death in the summer, “Earth” is ed by Greg Mottola featurette “Just My Life: The quest for water. As if they revolutionary. Not just for its (“Superbad” and the far Making of Adventureland” “Adventureland” “Earth” didn’t face enough hardship, a stunning photography and its superior “The Daytrippers”), with cast and director inter- particularly graphic confron- respect for its subject matter, “Adventureland” is an amus- views, deleted scenes, feature of epic proportion. The film where a belt of trees func- tation with a pride of lions but also in the way it sets ing take on the fish-out-of- commentary and more. begins in January, when a tions as an oxygen-producing reminds viewers of the chal- the stage for Earth Day 2010 water story. James (Jesse Earth Day 2009 has come mother polar bear and her forest, a lynx roams in search lenges facing both herds and and the arrival of the Disney Eisenberg channeling Michael and gone. Earth, the planet is two cubs emerge into the of prey. This sets the stage their hunters. doc “Oceans” in theaters. Cera), a virgin college grad, still here, and so is the DVD light of day to face the harsh for exhilarating yet terrifying A “circle of life” reference A Blu-Ray+DVD combo is takes a summer job at a of the Disney/Discovery reality of life in the Arctic, and realistic scenes involving recalls Disney’s “Lion King.” available and includes the Pittsburgh-area amusement Channel documentary which is suffering from the caribou and wolves. From shifting weather sys- featurette “Earth Diaries: park to raise funds for his “Earth.” Narrated by James impact of a warming plan- Following the rhythm of tems to cranes crossing the The Making of “Earth” the grad school move to New Earl Jones, “Earth” is a doc et. A thousand miles south, the seasons, we travel to Himalayas, from waterfalls to Movie.” ‘So they started doing the accents’ Film from 17 of Rob, if any, is in Olaf and from Wisconsin that she uses. together, it was like, “OK, this RW: We have a couple of Nathan? I took her and amped her up will work.” projects in active develop- ‘So I’m sure RW: Practically none about 1,000 percent. But it GS: It was serendipitous. ment. One is a novel which (laughs). This is certainly not was really inspired by her. RW: Yes, absolutely. If they we have optioned called there’s a little autobiographical in any sense. GS: You worked with Derek hadn’t met and started doing “Van Allen’s Ecstasy” (by bit of me in Any writer who says that Long, who plays Sven in “Make that right in front of me, this Jim Tushinski) and we’re in there isn’t a little piece of The Yuletide Gay,” previously in movie probably would have the process of adapting that a line or two. them in their characters is “3-Day Weekend.” What was it happened, but the parents for the screen. If everything lying. So I’m sure there’s a about him that made you want might not have been from works out, we’ll shoot that But this is little bit of me in a line or to work with him again? Wisconsin. It would have in 2010. two. But this is definitely not RW: He’s an amazing actor, been a completely different Rob Williams We’re also working on definitely not my story at all. period.… And, on top of film. a project with Matthew GS: So, the Wisconsin setting all that, (he’s) just the nic- GS: How does working with who plays the professor in Montgomery, a producer my story at … you’re not a native? est person in the world. … actors with whom you have a the movie…. I find that it on all of our films, who all.’ RW: No, not at all. Where When I introduced him to working relationship affect the helps, but at the same time, also starred in “Long-Term that came from (is) Kelly Kelly Keaton at our Guest process? having all sorts of fresh blood Relationship” and “Back Keaton, who plays the mother House Films holiday party RW: I find it easier. You on the set… All these people Soon” and all sorts of other Anja, is a good friend of mine about a year and a half ago, know each other’s working brought so much to it that it gay films. He has written a raising funds for that now. and she is a total Wisconsin they started talking and real- styles and there’s a certain was such a joy.… It didn’t feel film titled “Stick Figures” and cheesehead. That character is ized that they were both shorthand that you can get. like work. We were celebrat- has formed his own produc- Gregg Shapiro covers LGBT really based on her. Through from Wisconsin. So they … Then there’s the comfort ing Christmas for 12 days. tion company, and jointly with entertainment and culture for the years of knowing her, I’ve started doing the accents and level of (working with) peo- GS: What can you tell me Guest House Films we’re newspapers throughout picked up on all these sayings everything.… Seeing them ple such as Steve Callahan, about your upcoming projects? going to produce that. We’re the country. A Women’s Voices HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

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By Gregg Shapiro cier, who goes on to become WiG Staff Writer Coco’s one true love. But Film Capel is engaged and their “An Education” WiGOUT relationship can never be “An Education” — direct- what they want. Chanel ed by Lone Scherfig — is what becomes of her. threw herself into her work a fitting title for this story and the rest is fashion history. of teenager Jenny’s (Carey “Coco Before Fashionistas will most likely Mulligan) awakening at the Chanel” revel in this lovingly told tale hands of older man David Anne Fontaine’s biopic of Coco Chanel. (Peter Sarsgaard). Jenny, who “Coco Before Chanel” lives with her parents Jack is not the first time fash- “New York, I (Alfred Molina) and Majorie ion icon Gabrielle “Coco” Love You” (Cara Seymour) in the Chanel’s story has been It’s almost unfathomable London suburb Twickenham told on screen. Nearly 30 that none of the writers and in the early 1960s, is prep- years ago, Marie-France directors behind the abys- ping for her Oxford inter- Pisier portrayed the haute- mal anthology flick “New view. While waiting for the couture designer in “Chanel York, I Love You” included bus in the rain with her cello, Solitaire,” and as recently as storylines with African- she is offered a ride home last year Shirley MacLaine American, Puerto Rican or by David, and she reluctantly earned Emmy, Golden Globe LGBT characters. How was accepts. They hit it off and and SAG award nomina- it possible to make a movie suddenly the attentions of tions for playing Chanel. In titled “New York, I Love You” Graham (Matthew Beard), Fontaine’s film, we follow and not show some love for a boy her own age, are Chanel from the orphanage the inhabitants of Chelsea or meaningless to Jenny. Soon at which she and her sister Harlem? This heavily hetero David has charmed Jack and Adrienne were left as young piece is a sloppy patchwork Majorie. He takes Jenny to girls to the saloon where she of diamond dealers (played concerts and dinner and and Adrienne performed 15 by Natalie Portman and more. Jenny meets David’s years later. By then, Gabrielle Irrfan Khan), one-night stand- friends Danny (a hotter than (the wonderful Audrey ers (Bradley Cooper and ever Dominic Cooper) and Tautou) and Adrienne (Marie Drea de Matteo), flirty smok- Helen (Rosamund Pike), and Gillain) were also working as ers (Ethan Hawke, Maggie gets a glimpse into David and seamstresses and beginning Q, Robin Wright Penn and Danny’s shady business deal- to gain a reputation. We see Chris Cooper), film score ings. At school, Jenny’s friends a bit of Chanel’s handiwork composers (Orlando Bloom), are captivated by her sto- when she adjusts one of her meddling pharmacists (James ries of her adventures with sister’s costumes for com- Caan), prom night revelers David. However, her teacher fort. Gabrielle attracts the (Anton Yelchin), pickpock- Miss Stubbs (Olivia Williams) attention of wealthy Étienne ets (Hayden Christensen and headmistress (Emma Balsan (Benoît Poelvoorde), and Andy Garcia), crotchety Thompson) are less thrilled. who nicknames her Coco. old married couples (Cloris With her future hanging in Taking his interest in her Leachman and Eli Wallach). the balance, Jenny makes perhaps more seriously than With only one remotely decisions that will impact the he intended, Coco packs her intriguing story that could rest of her life. But little does things and surprises Balsan at have been set anywhere she know that David is keep- his chateau. Her two-day stay (starring Julie Christie as an ing a secret. Mulligan, who becomes somewhat perma- aging opera singer), there’s is reminiscent of a younger nent, and Balsan introduces nothing to love about “New (and more talented) Katie her to his circle. It is there York, I Love You.” Holmes, is terrific and gives that she also meets Arthur the audience plenty of rea- “Boy” Capel (Alessandro Join the WiG Facebook and sons to care about Jenny and Nivola), Baslan’s British finan- Twitter community.

Home for the Holidays Mix N’ Mingle Milwaukee LGBT Community Center 315 W. Court Street, Milwaukee, WI 53215 Friday, December 11, 2009 5:30 to 8:00 P.M. Come and celebrate with the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, and Project Q youth of the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center as we come “home for the holidays.” Food will be provided by Haute Dish, a Personal Chef Service, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available. Our celebration also includes a raffle of great artwork. Center members: $10; non-members: $15. RSVP by December 7 to Patrick Price, Director of Philanthropy, at (414) 292-3065 or [email protected]. 20 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | November 19, 2009

Don’t just sit there… By Gregg Shapiro WiG Staff Writer David Guetta is this year’s Mark Ronson. He’s the kind Music of producer/remixer with WiGOUT whom all the stars (and wannabes) want to work. His “One Love” (Astralwerks/ more artist discs by DJs, and Gum Prod) features a mind- finally they’re becoming more blowing array of artists, common. Tiësto is a leader in including Kid Cudi, Akon, this genre, and his latest is the Kelly Rowland, Estelle, Black multi-hued “Kaleidoscope” Eyed Peas and out artist (Ultra/Musical Freedom). Like Chris Willis. Guetta, he’s dipped into the As with many multi-artist LGBT talent pool. Tiësto uses discs, this one is a hit-or- the artistry of Bloc Party’s miss proposition. But when out frontman Kele Okereke Guetta hits, as he does with on “It’s Not The Things You “One Love” (Estelle), “When Say,” queer twin sisters Tegan Love Takes Over” (Rowland), and Sara on “Feel It In My “Memories” (Kid Cudi) and Bones” and Sigur Ros’ Jónsi A 1980s influence can be detected on “Ocean Eyes” by Owl City, AKA Adam Young. “Gettin’ Over” and “The supplies the haunting vocals Sound of Letting Go” (Willis), on the title track. The rest Cary Brothers, Calvin Harris Harris showed what he ass, I mean butt, to “Cave the album from which it was he scores a bull’s eye. of the guest artists, including and Emily Haines, aren’t too was made of with his 2007 In,” “Umbrella Beach,” “Tidal drawn (“Writer’s Block”) For years I’ve pined for Nelly Furtado, Priscilla Ahn, shabby either. “I Created Disco.” His latest Wave” and “Hello Seattle.” set the bar high for the creation, “Ready For The When Felix Da Housecat Swedish trio. “Living Thing” Weekend” (Columbia/Fly sings “we all wanna be (Almost Gold/Star Time) Eye), doesn’t disappoint. The Prince” in the song of the may not have anything as first songs — “The Rain,” same name on “He Was King” irresistible as “Young Folks,” “Stars Come Out,” “You (Nettwerk), I thought, “Well, but that doesn’t mean it’s a Used To Hold Me” and the in spite of the Purple One’s total loss. Whistles have been title tune — are first-rate uneven output of late, it sure replaced by handclaps on the dance tracks. And there’s beats being Michael Jackson.” hip-shaking “It Don’t Move more to delight. But a number of the songs Me” and the foot-stomping There’s no reason to feel don’t sound like they come “Nothing To Worry About.” guilty for listening or dancing from the Twin Cities. They The zigzagging beats on the to Sally Shapiro’s “My Guilty sound like they come from title track, “The Feeling,” Pleasure” (Paper Bag). If you cities on the other side of “I Want You!” and “Lay It loved the 2007 domestic the Atlantic. Just listen (and Down” seem to dare you edition of her “Disco move) to “Plastik Fantastik,” just to keep the pace. Romance” debut, then you’re “Do We Move Your World” Brilliant dance numbers sure to find something to like and the title cut to see if you such as “It’s The Beat” and among these 1980s-influenced agree. “Hustler” helped make selections. Standout cuts Electroclash goddess Simian Mobile Disco’s “Attack include “Swimming Through Peaches — performing Nov. Decay Sustain Release” an The Blue Lagoon,” “Looking 21 at 8 p.m. at Turner Hall unforgettable experience. At The Stars,” “Love In July,” Ballroom, 103 N. Fourth, Does “Temporary Pleasure” “Moonlight Dance” and “Save Milwaukee — sounds like she (Wichita) live up to Your Love.” grew on a tree in the same expectations? It comes close A 1980s influence can orchard as Felix. She even on “Audacity of Huge,” “Off also be heard on “Ocean visits similar Euro-influenced The Map,” “Turn Up The Eyes” (Universal) by Owl territory on “I Feel Cream” Dial” and “Pinball.” City (AKA Adam Young, who (XL), on tracks such as “Lose The EP “To Swift Mars” apparently owes “everything You.” But she mostly mines (Polyvinyl) by Cale Parks has to Jesus Christ”). Sparkly and a house and hip-hop vein on an otherworldly chill-out vibe giddy, Young’s songs bubble the remainder of the album. that could be just what the DJ over like a frothy electro New discs by Simian Mobile ordered following a night of beverage that quenches your Disco and Peter Bjorn and hardcore dancing. Although Diverse Music thirst for beats and blips, but John illustrate the challenges “One At A Time” requires still leaves you parched. It of following up a well- more than just sitting still. for a Diverse city could be the lyrics — Young received album. Easily one likes his wordplay and he of the most infectious dance Thank you for reading likes to keep it clean. Still, it’s singles of 2006, “Young Folks” the premiere issue of the hard to resist shaking your by Peter Bjorn and John and Wisconsin Gazette! WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | November 19, 2009 21 Force be with her

Sarah Palin stars in the “Female Force” comic book.

By Lisa Neff Palin, holding a knife bloodied activities from their earlier WiG Staff Writer from carving a moose, saying, years — Clinton’s days in the Oh, you betcha, “Female “Doggone it! Why won’t the Brownies, Palin’s days on the Force” is a fun read. press leave me alone? Is this Wasilla High School basket- From Bluewater Comics, a good angle?” and there’s ball team, Obama’s days prac- the newest issue in the Clinton trying to hoist the ticing piano and Kennedy’s “Female Force” — comic book superstars Sarah Palin, Michelle Obama, “Female Force” series col- “fabled glass ceiling.” days as a young reporter (Did Hillary Clinton and Caroline Kennedy. lects the life stories of Hillary For education, readers get you know she wrote about Clinton, Sarah Palin, Michelle flashbacks of the women’s the death of Elvis Presley for that these biographies, with Knowledge will protect you. dig deep, but it might inspire Obama and Caroline lives — mostly flashbacks to Rolling Stone?). a little touch of humor, have Dig deep. Even if you’re a a reader to pick up a heftier Kennedy. events of professional and Bailey, writing at the end of made you take a closer look 40-year-old dude in his base- bio or autobiography. A Fox News critic would political significance. But the Kennedy bio, explains his at people you’ve never met ment reading this for kicks.” And as for kicks, there are look at the all-American there are also moments and effort: “It’s my hope and aim or maybe judged from afar.… The comic itself doesn’t plenty. cover of the four women and see a left-wing conspiracy of sorts: Three Democrats, one Republican, what gives? Three Samara Studios liberals, one conservative, Presents so where is Condoleezza Rice? L HolidayWe have Gala the gifts, Event But this issue of “Female Force” focuses on four decorationsFri Nov 20 and 5-9pm bling to welcomes the Wisconsin Gazette women in politics who are G make the holidays Gay! shaping the future; Rice Sat Nov 21 10-5pm helped trash the past. to the LGBT family. “Each of these women B has a powerful life story to share,” says Bluewater pres- Fair Wisconsin, the statewide ident Darren Davis. “And T Wait, We Have More! LGBT political advocacy each has made a significant organization, works diligently “Thanks to Governor Doyle, contribution to the political for all of our families. legislative leaders and a committed and cultural landscape.” n Vintage Lighting The comic book — writ- community, we passed domestic ten by Neal Bailey and illus- Antiques Fair Wisconsin congratulates partnership legislation in 2009. It was trated by Vinnie Tartamella, e Garden our state’s new domestic the first advancement in 27 years for Ryan Howe, Joshua LaBello, partners and celebrates this LGBT citizens in Wisconsin. Join our Mike Adams, Michelle important step toward equality! Davies, Kirsty Swan, Malachi w 5211 W. NORTH AVE statewide LGBT education, grassroots Sharlow, Wilson Ramos and We are also celebrating 15 advocacy and political organization Jaymes Reed — does not (414) 444-8100 years of advancing, achieving committed to making a Fair www.samarastudiosonline.com cast Clinton, Obama, Palin s and protecting the civil rights of Wisconsin.” and Kennedy as superhe- Wisconsin’s LGBT community. roes in an all-female Justice League, but it does have Robert Starshak, MD, Board President, 4 WE ARE OPEN: Together we are building a Fair Wisconsin Education Fund super fun with their life sto- ries and the 2008 presidential FAIR WISCONSIN. campaign. U Wed-Fri 1-5:00 For chuckles, there’s the comic book John McCain Sat 10-5:00 singing “Bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb Iran” before Sun 1-4:00 Visit us online at www.fairwisconsin.com. a befuddled crowd; there’s 22 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | November 19, 2009 Boulevard’s ‘Bette and Boo’ offers different holiday slant

By Paul Masterson bow. Still, it’s a tribute with The Boulevard’s limited WiG Contributing Writer genuine heart to family and, space and budget require Boulevard Ensemble in particular, to mothers. the kind of precision stage- Theatre continues its 23rd Bucher, who directs the Theater craft for which the the- season with gay playwright production, says “Bette and WiGOUT ater is known. Sparse sets Christopher Durang’s “The Boo” is the perfect vehicle and creative use of minimal Marriage of Bette and Boo,” for his theater’s multifaceted tool, the play provides lead- resources have become the opening Nov. 24. mission, which includes rep- ing roles for the three young Bay View venue’s hallmark. Photo: Joan Marcus The Obie Award-winning resenting LGBT sensitivities actors who are among the Bucher is an expert at The cast of “Rent” at the Marcus Center. comedy provides a great and issues. 10-person ensemble. traffic control and the abil- antidote for holiday senti- The play is ultimately a “(This play is) full of ity to create illusions. ment, says Boulevard artistic gay child’s story. The quiet, intelligence, artifice and “The actors’ entrances ‘Rent’ takes director Mark Bucher. shy and intellectual Skippy, wit,” Bucher says, “and, it’s and exits throughout the Unlike traditional holiday the son of Bette and Boo, the opportunity for young play are the scenery,” he short-term lodging entertainment fare, “Bette immerses himself in great lit- actors to learn an important says. and Boo” bears wincingly erature to escape the chaos script.” “The Marriage of Bette Adam Pascal, Anthony Boheme.” It tells the story harsh witness to the dark and calamity of his family’s The play’s 33 scenes play and Boo” runs Nov. Rapp and Gwen Stewart are of a group of young artists secrets that family events can dysfunction. out ironically at traditional 24 through Jan. 2 at the reprising the roles they origi- learning to survive, falling in unveil. Durang wryly decon- “You don’t get gayer than settings — holiday gatherings, Boulevard Theatre, 2252 nated on Broadway in “Rent: love, finding their voices and structs such social and sea- Christopher Durang,” Bucher a wedding, a honeymoon, a S. Kinnickinnic Ave. in The Broadway Tour” at living for today. sonal rituals as the classic says. “It’s an autobiographical funeral. Mismatched parents, Milwaukee’s Bay View. Milwaukee’s Marcus Center The Milwaukee engage- Thanksgiving dinner with the work. It’s about being the aloof grandparents, neurot- For ticket and perfor- for the Performing Arts. ment is presented by in-laws. Audiences’ memo- outsider, and that’s part of ic aunts, a speech-impaired mance information, go to The show will have a Broadway Across America — ries, fond and otherwise, are our lives.” uncle, a theology-impaired www.boulevardtheatre.com week-long engagement, from Milwaukee and the Marcus inevitably jarred. “Bette and Boo” also priest and a culturally distant or call 414-744-5757. Nov. 24-29. Center for the Performing The play has a seasonal demonstrates Boulevard’s doctor all struggle hilariously Set in NYC’s East Village, Arts as part of Time Warner feel, albeit wrapped in wrin- mission to bring relevant, against each other’s shadows Got something to say? “Rent” is a modern take on Cable Broadway at the kled, tension-patterned paper thought-provoking theater to to strike a pose of social E-mail managingeditor@ the classic Puccini opera, “La Marcus Center. —L.N. and tied in a constricting Milwaukee. As an educational normalcy. wisconsingazette.com. Burke Candy From the Kitchens of Grandmother Reilly’s

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Calendarwhat’s going on? Thursday Nov. 19 Ongoing St., Milwaukee. Info: 414-383-7593, www. “Thread Baring: A Save the date Through… shoreline-milw.org. Portrayal of Masculinity Shorewood Shopwalk Dec. 5 Through Jan. 2, Christopher Durang’s Saturday One Stitch at a Time,” Shorewood’s annual Holiday Shopwalk Dec. 5 — “The Marriage of Bette and Boo,” 9 a.m., Frontrunners Milwaukee Run UW-Milwaukee Union Art from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. — kicks off the holiday season Boulevard Theatre, 2252 S. Kinnickinnic, Walk, starting at the Water Tower at the Gallery, 22000 E. Kenwood with free trolley rides, special offers and complimentary Milwaukee. Info: 414-744-5757. East end of North Avenue, Milwaukee. Blvd., Milwaukee. refreshments from local merchants, strolling carolers and Through December, an art exhibit Info: 262-285-7645. 4 p.m., Eric Himan “Out a visit from Santa. The signature part of the event is an based on Bruce H. Joffe’s book, “A Hint 6 p.m., AA The Women’s Light in the Music Industry” ice-carving exhibition featuring professional carvers along of Homosexuality? Gay and Homoerotic Meeting; 7:30 p.m., Spiritual Light, The workshop, UW-Milwaukee Oakland Avenue and Capitol Drive. Information: www. Imagery in American Print Advertising,” Galano Club, 315 W. Court St., No. Union 198, Multicultural shorewoodwi.com or 414-962-7002. is at the LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin, 201, Milwaukee. Info: 414-276-6936, Student Lounge. 1456 Junction Ave., Racine. Info: 262-664- galanoclub.org. 9 p.m., Eric 4100, www.lgbtsewisc.org. Sunday Himan performance, Parade, downtown Through December, “Fly Over 1 p.m., Cream City Squares dances, UW-Milwaukee Union Milwaukee. Info: 262-377- Thursday Country” an exhibit featuring local artists Lake Park Lutheran Church 2647 N. Basement. 5935. Nov. 26 Jeffery Kerr, Kristopher Pollard, Renee Stowell, Milwaukee. Info: www.iagsdc.org/ Holiday Art Fair, Madison Through Nov. 29, Holiday Staeck and Anthony Weber. Racine Arts creamcity/#Calendar. Friday Museum of Contemporary Invitational Tournament, Council, 316 Sixth St., Racine. Info: 262- 7 p.m., AA The Big Book Meeting, Nov. 20 Art, Madison. various locations. Info: www. 635-0261, [email protected]. The Galano Club, 315 W. Court St., No. 11:30 a.m., the 20th hitmilwaukee.org. Thursday 201, Milwaukee. Info: 414-276-6936, Annual Women and Public Sunday 7 p.m., AA Living Sober; 7 p.m., Crystal galanoclub.org. Policy Luncheon, Italian Nov. 22 Friday Meth Anonymous, The Galano Club, 315 Monday Community Center: 631 E. AIDS Resource Center of Nov. 27 W. Court St., No. 201, Milwaukee. Info: 7:30 p.m., AA Came to Believe, The Chicago St., Milwaukee. Info: Wisconsin Jolly Holly Folly, 8 a.m., Thanksgiving Belly 414-276-6936, galanoclub.org. Galano Club, 315 W. Court St., No. www.womensfund.com. rotunda of the Milwaukee Dance Party, Milwaukee Gay 7 p.m., third Thursdays, Spiritual 201, Milwaukee. Info: 414-276-6936, 6 p.m., Transgender Center, 108 E. Wells St., Arts Center, 703 S. 2nd., Wellness Program: Being in the Now, galanoclub.org. Awareness Week program, Milwaukee. Info: 800-359- Milwaukee. Info: 414-383- Milwaukee LGBT Community Center, Tuesday “The Adventures of 9272, ext 1545, www.arcw. 3727. 315 W. Court St., Milwaukee. Info: 414- 5 p.m., AA Over 40, and 7 p.m. AA The Priscilla: Queen of the org/event.htm. Holiday Invitational 271-2656, www.mkelgbt.org. Blue Group, The Galano Club, 315 W. Desert,” Milwaukee LGBT Tournament, various Friday Court St., No. 201, Milwaukee. Info: 414- Community Center, 315 W. Monday locations. Info: www. 7 p.m., AA, The Galano Club, 315 W. 276-6936, galanoclub.org. Court St., Milwaukee. Info: Nov. 23 hitmilwaukee.org Court St., No. 201, Milwaukee. Info: 414- Wednesday 414-271-2656. 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By Kerrie Kennedy may seem like an unlikely WiG Staff Writer place to lead the edge of MILWAUKEE — When change. But then again, you physician Kevin Edwards have to understand its resi- and his partner moved to dents. Milwaukee 15 years ago, they Whether they’re trans- decided to look in Bay View plants, such as Block, who after some recommendations sold her condo in Chicago from friends. two years ago and purchased “I don’t know why it draws a single-family home in Bay so many gay people, other View, out gay couples such than the fact that it’s an older as Edwards and his partner, neighborhood and the houses or part of a fi fth-generation here are relatively inexpen- Bay View family (not uncom- sive,” Edwards says. “I guess mon), everyone seems to be it’s like a lot of other com- on equal footing in this neigh- munities — the gays move in, borhood. fi x up the houses and gentrify “Often, when you have the neighborhood.” that kind of old, close-knit Located along Lake community, they’re not very Michigan just south of the welcoming, but that’s not the downtown area, Bay View — case in Bay View,” Mulvey also known as “Gay View” — says. “I think it really speaks was once a company town, to who the people of Bay home to the Milwaukee Iron View are.” Company (also known as the Regardless of their roots, Bay View Rolling Mill). the people of Bay View seem According to Bay View to be infl uenced by its his- Historical Society president tory. Kathy Mulvey, most of the Photo: KEVin EDWaRDs At the center of that his- estimated 1,500 ironworkers Volunteers plant annuals at the Bay View fi re station on Kinnickinnic Avenue. tory is a woman named Buehla who lived in Bay View were Brinton, an early resident who immigrants. roots as a working class But frills can be added, coffee shops, bakeries and popular Outpost Natural taught Bay View immigrants, “At fi rst they were mainly neighborhood for factory especially when you’re paying a popular farmers’ market. Foods (a food cooperative operated the community’s from the British Isles, but workers. $215,000 for a four-bedroom, More than just a place to that sells natural foods and fi rst public library out of her then they came from all over “We have a combination two-bath remodeled home, buy fruits, vegetables, jellies, locally grown produce) to home, built a neighborhood Europe, which made it a very of Victorians, bungalows and which recently sold for list honey, baked goods, coffee, tennis court in her yard and unique community,” Mulvey Old-Style houses, which price after two days on the fudge, crackers and spreads, turned her home into a cul- says. are basically stripped-down market. the farmer’s market also ‘Some of tural center for residents to According to Bay View Victorians,” Block says. “They Prices in Bay View — serves as a community meet- come together. Homes Realtor Karen Block, don’t have built-in china cabi- about $90,000-$450,000 — ing spot. the most “She would have Italian much of the neighborhood’s nets or any of the frills you’d are down about 10 percent “This has become the night and the Italians would housing stock refl ects its see in a Victorian.” from last year, says Block, but place to come and talk to accepting bring food, Polish night and things are moving quickly if your neighbors,” says Mulvey, the Poles would bring the they’re priced right. who also runs the farmer’s people I’ve food, Welsh night, Czech “Bay View is a very desir- market. “People come here ever met are night, etc.,” Mulvey says. able area and people want to and spend the whole day. We “She brought all those peo- Come in for N be here.” didn’t realize how hungry the in Bay View.’ ple together and it really Bounded roughly by people of Bay View were for shaped Bay View. That may a test save. E Chase to the lake, Beecher a meeting place.” be where the all openness to Howard, Bay View attracts They’re also interested Sweet Water (a commer- comes from.” Diana Kostal Ins Agcy Inc Total average W buyers who want to be close in eating well. “I think the cial fi sh farm operating out It’s been a welcome change Diana Kostal, Agent savings of to the lake and walking dis- farmer’s market has gotten of an industrial building in for Edwards, who grew up in 1410 E Capitol Drive * tance to many convenienc- people interested in local, Northwestern Bay View) a conservative community in Shorewood, WI 53211 $ S Bus: 414-964-8680 696 es. While the recession has sustainable foods, but it’s also The Bay View Neighborhood Iowa. www.dianakostalinsurance.com affected the commercial dis- a function of the people who Association (whose goal is “Some of the most accept- 4 trict in Bay View — the local are moving in here,” Mulvey “The Greening of Bay View”) ing people I’ve ever met are bookstore Broad Vocabulary says. “There are a number of to the Bay View Garden & in Bay View,” he says. U closed last year — there forces that are making Bay Yard Society (a gay and gay- Edwards, president and are a number of food-related View especially prominent in friendly group that created founder of the Bay View *Average annual household savings based on national 2009 survey of new policyholders wisconsin who reported savings by switching to State Farm. businesses in the neighbor- that fi eld.” and maintains a community Garden & Yard Society, recalls State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm Indemnity Company gazette State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, State Farm General Insurance Company, .com hood, including restaurants, From the neighborhood’s produce garden), Bay View Bay View next page P097197 04/09 Bloomington, IL WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | November 19, 2009 29 { Letters } Continued from page 8

Warm welcome istry went into effect, more Welcome WiG I warmly welcome the than 1,200 couples around We are among of the lucky Wisconsin Gazette to our Wisconsin have become Wisconsinites who knew community. Dane County’s part of the state registry. and counted as friends Ron LGBT citizens are our- While the registry falls Geiman, the editor of InStep, selves, our family members, short of providing the level and Terry Boughner and our friends, our neighbors of protections that married Jerry Johnson, the editors and our associates. They are couples are afforded, it does of Wisconsin Light. These important leaders in our provide state recognition of publications were important community on many issues. loving, committed couples. sources of news and informa- I hope that your new voice We can be very proud that tion that was of great value of the Wisconsin Gazette will Wisconsin is the first state to the LGBT community in not only keep them informed in the Midwest to legis- Wisconsin. With that history, about their public officials, latively enact protections we welcome the publication but their public officials for same-sex couples. of a new source of valuable aware of them and issues Again, I congratulate the information for our commu- they face. We’ve got lots to Gazette on this exciting nity, the Wisconsin Gazette. do together! venture. I look forward The Wisconsin Gazette Dane County Executive to reading many editions in their mission statement Kathleen Falk of this publication in the promises “to inform, engage future. If anyone has any and empower Wisconsin’s Inauguration questions or concerns LGBT community by provid- day about state government ing a professional, indepen- First and foremost, con- please do not hesitate dent print and online source gratulations! It is my honor to to give my office a call for news, commentary and write this letter for the inau- at 888-534-0019 or con- political and cultural issues.” gural issue of the Wisconsin tact me via e-mail at rep. This would truly add value to Gazette. The Gazette will add [email protected]. It the already vibrant Wisconsin an important new dimension is my pleasure to serve LGBT community. to covering Milwaukee and you. So a hearty welcome to Wisconsin’s vibrant LGBT Wisconsin State Rep. the Wisconsin Gazette. We community. Jon Richards wish you well. All of us who care about Robert J. Starshak advancing justice and fairness Getting the and Ross W. Draegert in Wisconsin owe the people word out who started the Gazette a As executive director of Progressive debt of gratitude for starting three business improve- progress a new publication during dif- ment districts in Shorewood Hurray for a new voice in ficult economic times. It is a and Milwaukee’s East Side, our community. bold and important step that I welcome the Wisconsin The Wisconsin Gazette will deserves our attention and Gazette. Our LGBT neigh- fuel my desire to continue to support. bors are a vital part of our hold and read a newspaper I am very proud of my community and our busi- — one with progressive con- record as an elected offi- nesses benefit tremendously tent and analysis, new ideas cial on issues that affect my from their patronage. Even and an up-to-date message friends and neighbors in the though major newspapers regarding LGBT issues. LGBT community. One of the are in decline right now, I especially look forward things I am most proud of is our businesses still need to learning more about cur- the recent enactment of the to get the word out about rent gay rights legislation Wisconsin domestic partner- their products and services, and candidate positions, and ship registry. and community newspapers also what LGBT organiza- My colleagues and I in the like the Gazette provide tions are up to in the com- Legislature passed this impor- the vehicle to do just that. munity. Let the commentary tant provision as part of the I wish the Gazette many begin. state budget in early summer. years of success. Jackie Boynton, attorney Since August, when the reg- Jim Plaisted and progressive activist Photo: jason Smith

Bay View continued see us.” the least knowledgeable of Edwards is the first to anyone in the group.” Our mission the time the group land- admit Bay View is not known But he is committed to scaped the local firehouse. for its beautiful gardens. Nor the betterment of the com- To inform, engage and empower Wisconsin’s LGBT community by “The firemen were a little is it known for its yards, munity of Bay View. providing a professional, independent print and online source for funny about it at first, when which tend to be small. And And in his opinion, that’s all news and commentary, as well as coverage of political and cultural they found out we were gay,” he’s not actually much of that matters. issues. Edwards says. “But after they a gardener, when it really saw the work we did, they comes down to it. were very excited. Now they “I don’t think gardening is Kerrie Kennedy is a veteran greet us every time they really my thing,” he says. “I’m real estate writer. 30 WISCONSINGAZETTE.COM | November 19, 2009 LET OUR SALES TEAM HELP YOU. CALL (414) 961-3240 TODAY! CLassiFiEDs Apartments underground parking, Rent: $950/mo, Call Pam at 414-357-6666 For your Is there a coffee shop, restaurant or retailer in your PREMIER EAST SIDE LIVING personal showing area that distributes free newspapers? Ask the owner or Junior Terrace, 2513 N. Stowell Ave., manager to add the Wisconsin Gazette. near dining & shops on Downer Ave., Help Wanted amazing 1,400 sq ft. space, turn of the help get More locations mean century architecture combined with ARE YOU THE NEXT greater visibility for our modern upgrades, gorgeous hardwood BRENDA STARR? LGBT community – fl oors, built in cabinets throughout, Wisconsin Gazette is seeking freelance us ‘out’ and greater sunroom, closets to die for, remodeled newspaper reporters to cover the LGBT convenience for you. kitchens w/dishwasher, on-site laundry community in Milwaukee, Madison and and storage, rent: $1,250/mo includes southeastern Wisconsin. Interested? And Send distribution suggestions to heat, call Eastmore at 414-961-1822 experienced? Send a resume, three [email protected]. for your personal showing, www. clips, availability and interests to WiG eastmore.com at managingeditor@wisconsingazette. com. BEST DOWNTOWN LOCATION Shoreland Manor, 1029 E. Knapp St., MADISON SALES REP downtown High-Rise, 1 block from lake Wisconsin Gazette is looking for a self- front bike trail, center of East Town motivated ad sales rep in the Madison night life, 1 bdrms starting at $630/ area who is connected to the local mo, includes internet & cable, options LGBT community. Must have demon- to customize your space, call Greg strated experience in marketing and at 414-759-1154 for your personal customer support as well as the ability showing, www.eastmore.com to work independently. Monthly draw plus generous commission structure. 2 BED & 2 BATH LOFT Call Louis at (773) 331-7432. Stratford Village Townhomes, 8273 N. Teutonia Ave., nestled in the Village Thanks for picking up the fi rst of Brown Deer, peaceful setting w/ issue of the convenient city access, tri-level condo Wisconsin Gazette. style, central air, dishwasher,

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University Club Tower, The Watermark, RiverCrest, The Point on the River, Marine Terminal Lofts, Gaslight Lofts, One at The North End, Corcoran Lofts, East Pointe Commons, Trostel Square, Library Hill, Presidio Square, Boston Lofts, Sunset Ridge, Norhardt Crossing, The Woodlands, Ravinia, Plum Tree, River’s Cove, New Fountains and Lake Bluff.

Award winning condominium and apartment homes developed and managed by Mandel Group, Inc.