The Voice of Wisconsin's LGBT Community ink" 4 I 1 II. September 24 - October 7, 1998 Inside STANDINGUP FOR OUR AMERICA Bed and resident Clinton's conduct in the Monica Lewinsky affair is difficult to defend. Facing a Breakfast hostile Congress waiting for him to make the Section slightest misstep and confronted by numerous - Page 17 rumors of sexual misconduct, all while under investigationp by a partisan Republican Special Prosecutor, he jeopardized his legacy and all that he has worked for by engaging in extramarital sex with an intern in the White House. His supporters are understandably angry over his conduct. Nevertheless, the nature of the current crisis in Washington transcends anger. It is part of a larger battle over the very nature of American society and the way that The Embattled President society is governed. If Bill Clinton loses his fight, America's Gays and Lesbians will lose too. AIDS Walk There has been some basis for disappointment in Clinton's performance on issues of Coverage concern to our community. Yet ,there is no doubt that he has been the best friend we have ever had in the White House. - Page 5 President Clinton has stood between us and the forces of Majority Leader Trent Lott, Color Photos Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, Pat Robertson, Jerry Falwell and the rest of their ilk. All of them are intent on turning back the clock on the post-Stonewall gains of our - Page 16 community. Despite their best efforts, our President has seen to it that the Federal gov- ernment is open to us on a level that would have been unthinkable just a few years ago. What is tragically disappointing to us is the violation of the President's pledge, made on 60 Minutes in January of 1992, that if elected, he would not embarrass the country with sexual misconduct. The pledge was unambiguous, and while the show had an incredibly wide audience, it was most effectively directed to Democratic Party activists whose support was absolutely critical to his efforts to secure the nomination for the 0 Presidency of the United States of America. z k Bill Clinton's ability to play the hardball politics necessary to get elected in an envi- ronment of incredibly dirty politics was evident then and even more evident now. His call for an electable center-left coalition that would bring a breath of fresh air to 12 years of National Coming stale Republican politics was, in the end popular, especially with increasingly Out Day Republican suburban voters. - Page 13 Gays and Lesbians responded to that call. We came through with countless volunteer hours, millions of dollars and most importantly with millions of appeals at the company water cooler, within our families and within our wide circles of friends. The President Vol. 11 • No. 20 Continued on page 4 Issue 266 We Accuse . . . Editorial — Page 15 A PICTURE IS WORTH

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IM AM1111►I fill I 411111:11 4 LETTER FROM THE linErt EDITOR Dear Readers, 901111 This was the most difficult issue for me in my ten-year plus tenure at Wisconsin Light. The only issue that even comes close was the one that reported the Republican takeover of Congress. September 24 - October 7, 1998 Besides a number of technical problems, our office staff had an ongoing debate on how to treat the Clinton scan- dal. The viewpoint of each staff member changed, more than once, on what our response - if any - should be. Vol.11 No.20 We agonized over the issues of sexual harassment and the unfairness of the investigation, as well as Clinton's con- duct, and our community's reaction. We argued over whether or not to write a parody of the crisis. We wrote and Contents rewrote and rewrote again two editorials. In the end we decided that the crisis in Washington could not be ignored. Beyond the current round of jokes, beyond the pundits making their predictions, there is the simple truth that the resolution of this crisis may have a 4 Starr's Sticky Web great impact on the way our country is governed. Like you, we want the whole thing to go away. But like you, we know that it won't. It won't because the forces 5 AIDS Walk `98 arrayed against Clinton are by and large the same forces arrayed against our community. We are all too familiar with their tenacity, unfairness and lack of scruples. 8 Did She Do It? We understand that you may be tired of reading and hearing about the Clinton/Lewinslcy scandal but we also understand and take seriously our responsibility to help our readers make sense of what is happening. In a democ- racy, an uninformed citizen is an innocent bystander. We cannot afford the luxury of innocent bystanders. We must 13 National Coming Out Day all be active participants. It is our hope that you will read our front page editorial, what we call our "sticky web" story that begins on page 14 Positive Health Outlook 4 and our full page editorial on page 15. To some this may seem like overkill, but the issues involved here are too important to cover and analyze in just a few paragraphs. It is nearly impossible to overstate the seriousness of the 27 Tineality situation. Our extensive coverage of the Clinton crisis is aimed at helping you to become an active participant. If it helps 28 Events Calendar you to convince others that what is happening in Washington is wrong, if it encourages you to help fine fair mind- ed candidates like Tammy Baldwin and Russ Feingold, than it was worth all the many hours we spent discussing, arguing and soul searching over it. Spotlight Section We make no pretense that we are unbiased. It is hard to be unbiased when you believe the future of your coun- try may well be at stake. What is happening in Washington and around the country is a knock down, all out, bare 17 Bed & Breakfast knuckled fight. Our gloves are off and yours should be too. Simply put, it is not enough to be angry about the situation. We must get active about it too. The religious right 19 Film Reviews will be doing everything it can to use this crisis to win at the polls in November and force its agenda on the rest of us. They can only succeed if we sit on our hands and allow it to happen. 20 Kiss of the Spider Woman We take our responsibility as your newspaper very seriously. We don't expect that everyone will agree with our first-ever front-page editorial and the amount of coverage we have devoted to the crisis. But as the Chairman of our 22 Dear Ruthie Board, Greg Quindel, said, "Sometimes it is up to us to lead and to do and say what we know is right." We have tried to do just that. The political situation is volatile. 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November (212) 242-6863 Be Turned Out - Not Turned Off Wisconsin Light is published biweekly by VOTE ON NOVEMBER 3 Wisconsin Light LLC 225 South 2nd Street Ap Available in Associated Press Special Ad Rates Milwaukee, WI 53204 (414) 226-0075 this section only. Call 226-0075 for details. FAX (414) 226-0096 September 24 — October 7, 1998 ht 3 OUR AMERICA Continued from Front Cover by point, question by question, docu- fortable within the realm of progressive ual misconduct that would embarrass the country. We have a right to be angry overwhelmingly received our support at ment by document, photo by photo and politics, they have become a dangerous millions of dollars and their about that violation. But that anger the polls with an incredibly high per- explain why each had to be presented. force. With marketing, including should not cloud the fact that, as a result centage of our votes — and we voted. They have their side but to us, as in the very sophisticated voter guides just this of his misconduct, and through shrewd, This is the time to respond again. This comments of Supreme Court Justice over 45 million without become a calculating and cynical efforts by a President, as imperfect as he may be, Potter Stewart, "I may not be able to fall, they have doubt, American politics. broad base of Clinton critics, the future has done his best for us. If we fail to define pornography but I know it when formidable force in point. of dozens of dangerous proposals circu- support him with calls to our elected I see it." We cannot overstate this it clear that they lating in Congress are now enhanced. representatives now, and our votes for We believe that the beginning of this They have made believe that, not only do we bring AIDS The Christian right wing is only a fair minded candidates in November, we process towards impeachment was that it is God's pun- few votes short of cloture in the Senate. may wind up regretting our inaction for designed solely for political gain in the upon ourselves but for our "immoral behavior." With that, they would be free to vote on years to come. November 3 elections. It is not even ishment given the absolutely any proposal offered by the This is not the time to harbor ill will remotely reminiscent of the highly They made it clear that current Republican leadership. over Bill Clinton's failures. It is more respected Watergate Hearings. chance, they will roll back our hard Conservatives certainly believe that than the President who is under siege. It This sad tale of sex, the whole thing, fought victories that have substantially are within striking distance of a is our American sense of fairness, the doesn't come close to an impParhable expanded our civil rights, especially in they and House fight for equality under the law for all of offense. We some states gaining a veto-proof senate and they may our citizens, the right of every citizen to heard all summer including in the November elections privacy and, we believe, the delicate that Starr was "Obtaining information Wisconsin. be right. system of checks and balances that getting ready to They believe To the Lesbian, Gay Bisexual and make our government function. finally release his concerning the private that an employ- Transgender community, the specter of polit- Special Prospector Kenneth Starr has barrage. Where is er should have a Congress totally dominated by a engaged in an un-American, unfair and Whitewater? sexual behavior of con- the right to fire ical party which is itself dominated by unacceptable investigation that included Where is an employee religious zealots is analogous to a Jihad the private sexual conduct of the Travelgate? senting adults, without because they or even a fascist takeover. While we do President and Lewinsky. Starr has spent Releasing those are Gay or not accuse these people of being the four years and over $50 million of our reports piece-by- Lesbian. They same, or as bad as some in history, we tax dollars investigating Whitewater, piece, in some any knowledge of believe that pri- cannot let them redefine freedom in Travel Gate and other matters. The best attempt to dig at vately owned America. that he has been able to come up with is Cl inton's criminal wrong doing public accom- We can not let them have that chance. that the President had consensual pri- wounds, will modations Whatever differences, whatever disap- vate sex in the White House and then only make Starr associated with such should be free pointments we have had with our lied about it to protect his reputation and look more to refuse its President, we must not let them get in his family's feelings. pathetic than he acts, is unconscionable." services to our the way of helping him now. In a very The prosecutor is one brilliant man already does. community. real sense, his fight is our fight. It is a and we assume that Mr. Starr has provid- We realize They believe fight against partisan excess, the use of ed himself and his investigators with the that good people will differ with us, but in in a restrictive regulation of books, pho- our government to force a religious necessary argumentation to legally justify our America, people should not persecut- tos, plays and art that threatens our agenda on society and the perversion of all aspects of this despicable inquisition. ed for LEGAL CONSENSUAL sacred right to free speech. our governmental institutions for politi- However, what is legally acceptable and ADULT SEXUALITY. They believe that the government cal gains. It is a fight for equality, for morally right are not always the same William Jefferson Clinton has been belongs in the decision making of fairness, for privacy and for an America thing — as this case shows. an excellent President. He has been a young woman who makes a mistake on that accepts, understands, forgives and Obtaining information concerning most capable administrator and effec- a date and that she should not, even for embraces all of its people. the private sexual behavior of consent- tive manager of our economy. He has one day, even after rape or incest, have It is time to return to those water ing adults, without any knowledge of succeeded in moderating what we the right to decide, whether or not, to coolers, to talk to our families, co-work- criminal wrong doing associated with believe to be dangerous initiatives that bring a new life into her world. ers, and friends. It is time to get out our such acts, is unconscionable. The fact threaten the very soul of American gov- This President has stood in the way checkbooks, and spend some volunteer that Kenneth Starr began investigating ernment and its relations to the people. of their attempts to impose these and hours helping candidates who are fair Clinton's alleged perjured testimony in The importance of the Presidency and other beliefs on our pluralistic minded. It is time to stand up for our the Paula Jones suit, even before that the need to provide the check, in our American society. Yes, the President has President and for the country we want testimony was given, exposes as fraudu- checks and balances, is critical to the violated his pledge not to engage in sex- America to be. lent, his argument that his excesses were success of our American system of gov- necessary because the President had ernment. perjured himself. This Constitutional assault on the Clinton Caught in Starr's Even the court hearing the Jones case Presidency must be stopped immediately. ruled that contemporary consensual We do not have a parliamentary system of Sticky Oral Sex sexual activity was not material to that government. The Republicans do not get Web case. On that basis alone, many legal to remove the President simply because All experts question whether or not perjury they don't like him or his policies. you need to know about what was committed. We must wonder why Nor should they continue to use our Jones' lawyers after talking to Starr tax dollars for investigations that never really happened informant Linda Tripp asked questions end, spread reports of grand jury testi- By Gregory about that activity in the first place. mony that are never true and promise Quindel & Bill Meunier indictments that will never be handed We cannot see how the Jones matter In an earlier example of an investi- and the history behind it, raises as many down. Unable to win the Presidency, was material to any of Starr's investiga- gation gone wild, allegations that the serious questions about the conduct of incapable of stopping the man who tions of the President at the time. Mr. President and First Lady were somehow Kenneth Starr, and his investigation, as defeated them from aiding in our fight Starr, and his supporters, have simply involved in the death of White House it does about the conduct of the for equality, they have set out on not made that case but you can bet that a Council Vince Foster have been the President. course to destroy him so they can more they will try. most serious charges leveled in the now The 6-year $50,000,000+ investiga- easily attack all that he has done. The use of an increasingly vicious six-year-old criminal investigation by tion into the business, political and per- We know that many Republican vot- four-year investigation in a salacious two separate Special Prosecutors. The sonal lives of the President and First ers are fiscal conservatives and social and excessive manner by the Prosecutor most striking aspect of the murder Lady has resulted in a lurid report, an progressives. We also know that many, and the Judiciary Committee stands for investigation conducted by Special accompanying video and thousands of many Republican voters are not all to see. The calculating manner, tim- Prosecutor Kenneth Starr was that three salacious supporting documents outlin- Christian moralists who are bent on cre- ing and the clearly partisan presentation different law enforcement agencies and ing 11 incidences whereby the President ating the religious right's version of an of Starr's report, all done without the Clinton's first Special Prosecutor had engaged in consensual oral sex with for- "inclusive" Christian theocracy. But normal standards of decency with already concluded that Foster had died mer White House intern Monica what was once a pesky fringe element respect to the rights of the accused, is of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Still, Lewinsky. within a responsible body politic has unacceptable in our America. Starr pursued the investigation after In the referral to the House now engaged in a dangerous and vicious The exposure of such unnecessary several conspiracy books and a video- Judiciary Committee, Starr alleges that power grab by entrapping the President. graphic detail to the nation and its chil- tape, promoted by anti-Gay crusader Clinton perjured himself in his January The Christian Coalition and dren and with such Prosecutorial aban- their Jerry Falwell, were released. 17, 1998 testimony in the 2.5 million don, just to obtain the desired partisan individual and organizational supporters Now, Starr has released his long- dollar Paula Jones sexual harassment results, hopefully will be a bite that are a relatively insignificant portion of awaited report to Congress. His report suit, when he denied having "sexual comes back to haunt those responsible. the American populace. But in conjunc- deals only with the Clinton-Lewinsky relations" with Lewinsky and that he Defenders of Mr. Starr will go point tion with those conservatives not corn- scandal. An examination of the report, engaged in various methods of obstruc-

4 Wi ght September 24 — October 7, 1998 Continued on page 9 AIDS Walk '98 Raises $632,888 We're by Ron Geiman Senator Russ Feingold; and Milwaukee Here Milwaukee — Wisconsin AIDS County Executive Tom Ament. Walk `98 was held Sunday, September Ament commented that the Walk pre- 20 with near-perfect weather conditions. sented "an opportunity to recommit to Nearly 10,000 participants raised the cause of living without fear or prej- For $632,888 for 19 Wisconsin AIDS orga- udice, and resolving to work together to nizations. The 10K walk stepped off at combat AIDS." He also committed to an 12:30pm after a morning of activities, additional increase in funding in his speeches, cheerleading and exercise at next budget, which drew a big round of the Summerfest Grounds. Honorary applause and a promise from Nelson to You Chair, Lesbian Chastity Bono, spoke at hold Ament to an increase in funding. both the preceding Walk Breakfast, and Nelson then thanked the absent US at the opening ceremonies, where she Rep. Jerry Kleczka for his ongoing Volunteers serving the community since 1974 received a rousing welcome. fight in committee to increase The official numbers recorded by the Wisconsin's AIDS housing funds by turnstiles at the grounds totaled 7,022, 10% in the next budget. Nelson also HIV Testing At: but Walk organizers recognized the saluted Feingold for becoming, without large number of people who registered hesitation, "the first US Senator to sign La Cage and sent in their donations prior to the on to what became a very contentious Thursday, October 1 Walk, or joined in without entering the fight to change the formula to bring 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. gates. Walkers came from all over the equity to AIDS funding across the coun- BESTD Midwest, many by car, bus, vans, try... helping to win for Wisconsin a M&M Club CL I N I C motorcycles and bikes. There were large 50% in Ryan White Care Act funding... Sunday, October 11 contingents from Northeast Wisconsin, his courageous vote of great integrity to Noon to 3 p.m. 1240 East Brady Street as well as the South Central and North oppose the Federal ban on funding of Milwaukee, WI 53202 Central parts of the State. needle exchange... and his consistent Boot Camp The assembled crowd was charged support, courageous stands in the fight Wednesday, October 14 up at the pre-Walk rally with rousing against AIDS." 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. 272-2144 speeches from Mayor Norquist, AIDS In his comments, after a warm recep- Call for information Resource Center of Wisconsin (ARCW) tion, Feingold saluted the people, pro- La Cage and appointments Executive Director Doug Nelson, Rep. grams and organizations around the Thursday, November 5 Mon-Wed 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tom Barrett, WTMJ's Carole Meekins state that do such an effective job in 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thur 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (who also served as emcee), and fighting HIV/AIDS. "We still need Chastity. Youthful PWA and Camp Federal help... to make sure Wisconsin Heartland speaker Stephanie Ray, who gets its fair share of AIDS funding... and at 12 years of age, brought many in the to maintain a firm infrastructure to care crowd to tears with her poignant com- for those with HIV/AIDS." ments. Bono reflected on her childhood, a Perennial protesters from Wisconsin time when she was surrounded by many Christians United greeted walkers as Gay men who worked around her show "UPROARICIUS!-ROB ELLSWORTH, DETOUR they turned the corner from Harbor biz parents. By the time she was older, Drive to Michigan to Lincoln Memorial. and had come out, most of those men However, there were far more "true" had since died of AIDS, and that made Christians participating in the Walk than her deal with the issue of AIDS up close "Vivid and engaging - John Waters were demonstrating against it. and personal. Then, in her public Gay It was a wonderful day of fundraising life, working with national organiza- hasn't lost his taste for outrageous and camaraderie, with "smiles for tions, AIDS again was an issue she had miles" and delightful stops along the to constantly confront and educate her- humor." route with refreshments and entertain- self and others about. -STEPHEN FARBER, MOVIELINE ment to provide a lift to walkers. After the Walk, the top three Walkers Walkers who gave of their time and shoe were named: 3rd with $3,083 was leather raised much needed funding to Shirley Burr from Sheboygan; 2nd was "Nutty and raunchy! 'Pecker' is continue providing services for the ever- Chicagoan John S. with $3,200, and 1st increasing AIDS caseloads. They are with $11,110 was Milwaukeean Robert John Waters' funniest proof that the power and virtue of walk- Parrish. ing can help to bring about a cure. Unfortunately, after yearly increases movie ever!" -KAREN DURBIN, MIRABELLA A big thanks also to the co-chairs, in the amount of money raised and 'NCI Walk steering committee, all the volunteers, sponsorships received, the AIDS :4 entertainers and sponsors who made in the last two years has seen precipitous S05.1 this year's walk possible. Each year, a drops in dollar totals. Last year was less large number of companies return as than the year before, and this year was sponsors, and each year some new ones lower than last. Meanwhile, thanks to join the fight. Because of their contin- the hoopla and sometimes success of 4 ued support and commitment in the drug cocktails, which have helped fight against AIDS, people throughout reduce the number of AIDS deaths, a Wisconsin will continue to receive life- large sector of the public has been con- sustaining services, research and pre- vinced that the epidemic is mostly F ,=`, vention activities. behind us. However, caseloads continue RTLCL FU14.016 CXP - """ AIDS Walk Breakfast was to grow, new infections occur, and the E3vARD Cli1C5INoo i-otIN viATEA6 • The D4 T A lyk:TIEN AND DLREciED 0 coc=r OF; attended by 250 corporate supporters, need for services steadily increases. = qt -vce, friends, Gays & Lesbians, and a number That continued need guarantees that of politicos including: State there will be a 1999 AIDS Walk MI LWAUKEE EXCLUS IVE LANDMARK'S Representatives, Peter Bock, Ray Wisconsin. As Nelson puts it, "There is S TARTS F Underheim, Barbara Notestein, Tammy no cure. There is no vaccine. We need to DAY Oriental Baldwin; State Senators Richard keep walking until it's over." SEPTEMBER 25 ! (414) 276-8711 Grobschmidt and Peggy Rosenzweig; US Congressman Tom Barrett, and www.flf.ccom September 24 - October 7, 1998 Wilight 5 AROUND THE STATE Madison DS Outreach Forming Support Groups A and Outreach, Madison's LGBT Social Services Agency, is forming men's women's support groups for the fall. Both groups will run for ten weeks beginning in 111111 early October, and will meet at the Outreach office. Outreach's coming out support W LK ft groups are peer based and led by trained facilitators. A full ten-week commitment is asked of all participants. More information can be obtained by calling (608) 255- 1 WISCONSINN TT, 4297. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1998 Outreach is also looking for volunteers for all of its services including Out-Line, telephone and drop in peer counseling, information and referral, Support Group tit Facilitation, and its Speaker bureau. Training sessions for volunteers are scheduled to sit se begin in the fall. Interested volunteers should call Callen at (608) 225-4297. tit se 1 16 111 se A omiu...No M"%, Over 6o People Attend LGBT Meeting Over 60 people of all ages and from diverse walks of life gathered at the First Congregational Church on September 13th to envision the future of the LGBT com- munity at a Town Meeting. After a summer of reacting to events staged by the radical right, the meeting was AIDS Walk Wisconsin would like an opportunity for LGBT people and allies to look ahead and map out a positive, proactive vision for themselves and their community over the next five to ten years. to thank everyone who walked Several present at the meeting felt that reaching out and bringing people together and volunteered to fight HIV & to decrease their sense of isolation should be a top priority. The meeting did, in fact, bring together people who don't often have the opportunity to talk with each other. AIDS. Your work and corporate spon- Some were longtime activists and others were newly out or new to activism. Besides long-term visioning, several concrete short-term strategies also emerged in sorship helps ensure prevention, the areas of media activism, alliance building in the religious community, coalition building, work in the schools, political involvement, and internal healing for our com- health care, education and advo- munity. cacy efforts throughout Small groups with a focus in these areas have begun meeting. Another town meet- ing is planned for mid-November; the exact date has yet to be decided. The meetings Wisconsin. are co-sponsored by Outreach, GLADE, GLSEN, the UW Ten Percent Society, Coming Out Coming Together, and Action Wisconsin. HONOR SPONSORS Variety Show Looking for Entertainers, Volunteers TODAY'S 0 The Lesbian Variety Show Weekend is looking for entertainers, artists and volun- teers for the 13th annual extravaganza to be held November 13 to 15. Call (608) 251- TMJ F.WKTI 3953 for more information. Performers and artists should call no later than Favorite Music. Most Fun. September 30.

PRINCIPAL SPONSORS Marshfield (Central Wisconsin) Miller Brewing Company • United Airlines The Marshfield Gay and Lesbian Organization will be sponsoring a social on P&C Media • DuPont Pharmaceuticals October 12 at 7pm. The event will feature the movie The Birdcage. Bring a dish to pass. Everyone is welcome to attend. MAJOR SPONSORS On October 19, the Marshfield Gay Lesbian Political Organization will hold it's Aurora Healthcare • Milwaukee Journal Sentinel monthly meeting. The topic will be "coping with sexuality on the job," dealing with UPC Health Network • Jewel-Osco job discrimination. Plans for an upcoming Christmas party and the 1998 Christmas cruise of homes & businesses in the Marshfield area will be discussed. For more information, contact MGLO & MGLPO at (715) 387-2068 or send an email message SUSTAINING SPONSORS to [email protected]. Pick 'n Save • Oneida Nation of Wisconsin Fortis Health • The National Association of Theater Milwaukee Owners of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Medical College Gets $4 Million Grant Ameritech • Subaru of America • Microsoft The Wisconsin Medical College's CAIR program has received a grant of $4 mil- lion to study the needs of persons with HIV and to evaluate the effectiveness of health CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS promotion programs in meeting those needs. Ace Chemical • American Family Insurance As part of the study, CAIR will offer mental health services to over 300 persons living with HIV and AIDS. Dr. Jeff Kelly, Director of the CAIR program, will head CASE Corporation • Charles Schwab & Company the new study. MGIC Investment Corporation The new study comes at a time when many persons with HIV are living longer due to new drug therapies. Very little research has been undertaken to understand how SUPPORTING SPONSORS people living with HIV can best deal with the challenges these new treatments pose. "We need to develop counseling approaches that can help people with HIV to Agouron Pharmaceuticals • Glaxo-Wellcome access and adhere to health care, benefit fully from the new treatments, refrain from Herbert H. Kohl Charities • Lab Safety Supply, Inc. activities that would result in HIV transmission to others, and move from a preoccu- Roche Pharmaceuticals • Sterling Optical-Grand Ave. pation with dying to a focus on healthy living," said Dr. Kelly. "This is especially important because persons who are now contracting HIV are younger and more dis- von Briesen, Purtell & Roper, S.C. • Waukesha Memorial Hospital enfranchised than ever before." Wisconsin Association for Biomedical Research Kelly's concern stems from the difficulties associated with maintaining the strict regimens required by the new drug treatments. These regimens are difficult to follow. FRIENDS Furthermore, some persons with HIV have difficulty consistently maintaining safer sex recommendations and disclosing their HIV status to others, especially when they L.E. Phillips Family Foundation, Inc. • Physicians Plus Saf-Tech • S.C. Johnson see AROUND THE STATE on page 7

6 Wilight September 24 — October 7, 1998 Titletown Tidbits by Mike Fitzpatrick Fall is Here: While some mark autumn with the turning of leaves and cooler Reggie hasn't learned that the great majority of active voters lived through the winds, the sure sign of fall in northeast Wisconsin's Gay community is the replace- Civil Rights struggle of the '60s and find the picture of a black celebrity fighting ment of picnics with workshops and educational presentations. against civil rights for other minorities incongruous, if not ludicrous. Reggie has Antique Meet: Positive Voice, Inc. (PV) kicked off its sixth lecture season already completed anti same-sex marriage commercials for the upcoming constitu- September 21 with its home grown version of the PBS series "Antique Road Show." tional referendum in Hawaii. If Reggie's streak holds, you might want to book your Members and other interested parties were invited to dine at the Bay Family honeymoon suite now to avoid the rush after November. Restaurant West and bring a collectable or two for local experts to review. Although actual appraisals were not made, the evening yielded a treasure trove of story telling as the fascinating histories of many of the objects were recounted. AROUND THE STATE continued from page 6 Family Focus: The Family Service Association of the Fox Valley, Inc. (FSA) began a six week series of free 90-minute workshops for LGBT people and their fam- are feeling well. Those who lapse in their safer sex practices run the risk of transmit- ilies September 23 with a program entitled "Preventing Family Trauma Through ting and contracting drug resistant strains of HIV. HIV/AIDS Awareness." Future programs include "communicating with Significant Participants will be followed for a three-year period to determine the intervention's Others" (Sept. 30), "Creating AODA Awareness and Defense Systems" (Oct. 7), impact on medical treatment adherence, HIV health status, avoidance of high-risk "Parenting Skills" (Oct. 14) and "Taking Shame Out of Sexual Orientation in the sexual or drug use practices, psychological coping, and quality of life. Family System" (Oct. 21). Programs are held at FSA, 1488 Kenwood Center in Simultaneous studies using the same research methodology will be conducted at Menasha and are facilitated by FSA therapy and counseling staff members. For more Columbia University in New York, the University of California - San Francisco, and information call (920) 739-4226. UCLA. The researchers will eventually combine findings from all of these programs. Walker Run-Up: Although the overall number of participants for this year's AIDS The Medical College of Wisconsin team, headed by Doctor Jeff Kelly, will have Walk Wisconsin was down, it wasn't because northeast Wisconsin wasn't trying. administrative coordinating responsibility for the five-year national project. Regional registrations rose by close to 20% and topped 1100 in the area. A record number of 17 buses provided transportation from Green Bay, the Fox Cities, Manitowoc and Sheboygan. Kudos to Lamers Bus Company for donating the buses Whitewater and drivers. Titletown Top Man: Congratulations to Green Bay's Jeff Jennings on being Romanovsky & Phillips Appear at UW-Whitewater named first runner-up in the national Mr. Gay USA pageant held in Texas recently. Comedians Ron Romanovsky and Paul Phillips bring their brand of Gay humor The multi-talented Mr. Jennings has won a variety of Mr. Gay Wisconsin titles over and music to UW-Whitewater's Young Auditorium with their "Let's Flaunt It" World the last four years, including the USA system title twice, and can always be counted Tour Friday, October 9 at 7:30pm. on to donate his time for Gay charities. Romanovsky & Phillips began their career at San Francisco's Valencia Rose Cafe tillborn: Yuma's on Broadway is history before it even opened its doors. The in 1982 as the musical break for Gay Comedy Open Mike Night. Since then, they Pub *c Protection Committee of Green Bay's City Council made it official when it have appeared in over 200 cities in the U.S., Canada, and Australia. Their music is a refus d again to grant the tavern a liquor license. blend of humor, satire, social comedy and polished performance techniques. R gie Watch: The Minister of Defense has been showing some of his old form This event is part of the student oriented "Party at Irv's" series. Tickets for this per- of lat , making three sacks in the recent Tampa Bay game, obviously taking to heart formance are $2.50 and $5 for UWW students with valid identification, and $10 and the of adage "don't quit your day job." That's a wise move considering he's now 0-2 $12 for the general public. Call UWW Ticket moonlighting as Minister of Offense for the Radical Right. Services at (414) 472-2222 (Voice and TTY) or stop by the ticket outlet at the Last May Reggie saw his personal call to repeal Ypsilanti, Michigan's civil rights Young Auditorium weekdays from 9:30 am to 5pm for tickets or further information. ordinance rejected by voters. Now Wisconsin's SeCond Congressional District prima- The "Party at Irv's" is preceded by an hour of live piano music, and refreshments ry voters rejected Ron Greer, for whom Reggie campaigned. are available for purchase in the Auditorium's Fern Young Terrace. KE 1111)

Drugs, alcohol and depression are the first problem The next problem is finding a treatment center where you can safely be yourself and talk about the things you need to. Fortunately, Pride Institute, the nation's leader in providing mental health & addiction treatment for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities, has a number of programs nationally. V PRIDE INSTITUTE 800-54-PRIDE Medicare and most insurance plans cover our programs. www.pride-institute.com WHILE YOU STILL CAN. September 24 — October 7, 1998 iLight 7 071, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN The Fannies Fire GOOD THING I WENT TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS Did She Do It? PRESENTS COMMUNITY PHARMACY. By Bill Meunier her 50 cents a page for this evidence. Rom• •Dusky O O This series, which will end with our This means that Dixon would have to 0 next issue, examines the October 28, come up with $3,500 to view the evi- oo O 1997 arson fire at Fannies, a popular dence against her. Dixon said her attor- 1 Ts Lesbian bar located on Milwaukee's ney is trying to negotiate a lower price. near South side. Fannies owner, Sharon The Other Charges Dixon, is free on bail awaiting trial on In addition to being charged with charges related to the fire. Arson with Intent to Defraud, Dixon t. Sloppy Police Work? was also charged with Possession of a O Sharon Dixon charges that the Police Controlled Substance and Possession of did not properly investigate the fire at Explosives. her bar. Dixon says that none of the area The Possession of Explosives charge A musical comedy duo businesses with security cameras were was dropped when, during a prelimi- described as the asked if those cameras showed anything nary hearing on the case, a Police "Gay Smothers Brothers" unusual the night of the fire. Detective admitted that the devices were not opened or tested. Friday, October 9 Furthermore, she says that during a pre- trial hearing, the investigating officer The devices, which Dixon says 7:30pm CONDOMS, admitted that no picture was taken of belonged to her late brother, varied in Irvin L. Young Auditorium LUBRICANTS, the back door jam after the fire. size. The biggest one was 4 inches long That may be crucial since Dixon and 1 7/8 inches in diameter. Charge Tickets by Phone DENTAL DAMS claims that the door jam showed clear Dixon doesn't deny knowing that the 414/472-2222 AND OTHER SAFE evidence of a break in. That contention, devices were in the locker, but she says Voice & TTY which is supported by one of her work- she looked at them as "firecrackers," SEX SUPPLIES. ers (see Fannies Fire Part One), could and didn't know it was illegal to possess prove critical in her trial. them. GENERAL PUBLIC Wisconsin Light in a walk through the Dixon says that she hopes people $1O & $12 area around Fannies was able to find understand that the devices were not UW-W STUDENTS (with ID) community only one security camera. It pointed to meant to burn down or blow up Fannies, $2.5O & $5 the ally way directly behind Fannies bar. pointing out that she still had them after It was our observation that this camera the fire. Event Supporters: pharmacy could not have picked up anything relat- The Possession of a Controlled IMPACT (UW-W's G/L/BS ed to the fire, since it Substance charge is Student Union was pointed at a still in effect. On WKPO 105.9 FM ON STATE & GORHAM. 251-3242. severe downward Dixon says that she November 20, 1997, Marcus Cable • WIN Media M-F 9-7:00PM. SAT 10-6:00Pm. angle. The camera is hopes people under- the Police searched operated by Mill Dixon's apartment. In Valley Recycling. stand that the devices a fire safe, they found We did, however, were not meant to burn three prescription pill talk to George bottles containing vari- Vomverg, owner of down or blow up ous types of pills. standing... Included among George's Pub. His bar Fannies, pointing out is located less than those pills were 274 150 feet away from that she still had them unmarked tablets, Fannies. Vomverg which the Wisconsin told Wisconsin Light after the fire. Regional Crime lab that on the night of identified as morphine Buying or Selling... the fire, he and a customer had observed tablets. Your Real Estate Broker a light green or turquoise car repeatedly According to the complaint, the phar- should Understand driving down East Washington past his macy name, patient name, and prescrip- bar and Fannies. tion number were cut off from two of Your Lifestyle and Vomverg stated that he did tell the the bottles. The third bottle had Sharon Your Goals. Police about the car when they inter- Dixon's name on it. viewed him. However, he also said that Dixon says that she got the morphine he did not get a license plate number tablets from her mother and from the and was not able to identify the make of mother of a friend who had died of the car. AIDS. Your Real Estate Broker Wisconsin Light made several "They gave them to me because of my attempts to get a copy of the Police back problem," she said. I didn't know it should be report regarding Dixon's arrest, but was was illegal to have them." Jack H. Smith! unable to do so. The Open Records Pharmacist Jim Searles, owner of Division of the Milwaukee Police Milwaukee's Brady Street Pharmacy, Department told Light that the report said in his 25 years of practice, he never was unavailable because the case was saw a morphine prescription for the "under investigation." amount of pills found in Dixon's pos- Two months after our request was session. Even if the pills came from two Office: 962-4413 made and three months after Dixon had prescriptions, he said the amount would Direct: 961-8314, Ext. 199 been arrested, the report still has not still be excessive. Home: 224-1452 been released to us. Searles said pharmacies are required While we cannot say what the Police by law to put two special labels on pre- http://jackhsmith.com report contains, we can say that the scriptions for narcotics. One label reads: http://shorewest.com District Attorney has over 7,000 pages "Federal law prohibits transfer of this of evidence in its case against Dixon. drug to any person other than the patient Many of these pages contain informa- for whom prescribed." The second label tion not directly related to the fire or to reads: "Caution federal law prohibits ShorewEsTREALTORS the investigation against Dixon. dispensing without a prescription." • The District Attorney's office has told In our next issue: If not Dixon, then Dixon's attorney that they will charge who? 8 WILight September 24 — October 7, 1998 next ORAL SEX WEB Continued from page 4 several months, she repeatedly re- time she stood outside his church to be Starr further alleges that the introduced herself to and engaged in sure he would see her as he left in the President perjured himself again in his tion of justice concerning the denial. "intense fl irting" with the President. Her limo. After most of her appearances the August 17, 1998 testimony at the The Report, sent to the Capitol Hill first opportunity for sexual activity with President would call Lewinsky, it seems September 11 did not Whitewater Grand jury. While the Wednesday, con- the President came in the afternoon of at least in part, to be sure she wasn't tain any President acknowledged inappropriate evidence relating to the original November 15, 1995 during the second wavering in her secrecy. After nearly 11 behavior with Lewinsky, he refused to focus of the Starr investigation, the so- day of the federal Government shut- months of frustration and numerous go into detail. However, he did deny called Whitewater Real Estate and down. At that time, she had already conversations with Travelgate character sexual intercourse, which, according to Banking Scam. obtained a paying job at the White Linda Tripp, Lewinsky placed the fol- Clinton, he thought was necessary to Starr may have some evidence of House that would start on November 26. lowing Valentines Day "love note" in the engage in "sexual relations". Clinton's wrongdoing, but nothing that comes During this period, the White House February 14, 1997 Washington Post. close to the level of an impeachable defense of the perjury charge stems staff had been reduced to 90, including from his understanding of the term "sex- offense. It is believed that Starr is hold- the interns, from the normal 430. ing his report until after the sex scandal HANDSOME ual relations", as defined by the Federal When no one was looking, she judge hearing the Jones case. To this softens Clinton's public support or he exposed herself to the President by lift- resigns. Released now, Whitewater With love's light wings did day, he has continued to protect his legal ing her blouse in the back to bare high- defense in the case, but has clearly and would get lost in all the salaciousness. riding thong underwear. Then again, at Later, Starr could argue that Whitewater I o'er perch these walls publicly acknowledged inappropriate about 8pm, she spotted Clinton alone in sexual behavior with Lewinsky. is part of a pattern of immoral behavior George Stephanapoulos's office and and just one more reason for impeach- For stony limits cannot hold More than a few Americans see told him that she had a crush on him, Starr's report as clear evidence that the ment. and they kissed. Starr also investigated the firing of love out, Prosecutor has acted improperly, and At 10pm, again in George experts around the country are question- several non civil service Bush holdovers Stephanapoulos's office, she performed in the White House Travel office. The And what love can do that ing its legal value. Starr claims that the oral sex on the President while he took President's refusal to tell his aides that fact that they legally worked at the dis- care of some business on the phone. cretion of the President was ignored. dares love attempt. he had engaged in sex with Lewinsky When the call was finished, he asked her constituted subordination of perjury. He Mr. Starr needs to explain why he hasn't to stop. She testified, "I told him that I issued his conclusions in this minor six- — Romeo and Juliet 2:2 also contends that Clinton's appeal of a wanted...to complete that. And he said court decision that ordered the Secret year-old case. that he needed to wait until he trusted The report to the Judiciary Happy Valentine's Day Service to testify was obstruction of jus- me more." tice. Critics point out that under the Committee was also devoid of any men- Two days later, she again performed tion of the FBI File Case or any of the M American system of justice, everyone oral sex on him, again without ejacula- has a right to appeal judicial decisions other non sex-related allegations against tion. Ditto for New Years December 31, the President or First Lady. Two weeks later, on February 27, they don't agree with. 1995, January 7, January 21, February Lewinsky arranged to be at the taping of The strongest accusation — that Clinton's strategy, to publicly deny 4, March 31 and April 7, 1996, again, all the Lewinsky affair, unraveled when it Clinton's regular Saturday afternoon Clinton perjured himself — may have without the President ejaculating. radio broadcast. Clinton, possibly wor- credence, but is hotly disputed. What was confirmed in early August of this Lewinsky was banished, by a senior year that the Special Prosecutor had ried about the implications of her pub- may seem like a lie may not be perjury. staff member, to the Pentagon in April distrib- Witnesses do have the right to try and obtained a dress from Lewinsky. That lishing love notes in a nationally `96. In one of those historic curiosities, uted newspaper, met with her. She testi- present their defense in the best possible dress had been stained with presidential this was the same office in which Linda fied that he "started to say something to light. semen. Since the disclosure, Clinton Tripp, the former Bush White House To many it appears that right wing has, in a somewhat contorted manner, me and I was pestering him to kiss me, conservatives laid a trap for the acknowledged the relationship, but not President. That trap began when Jones the perjury. filed her suit. The suit, which had previ- Last month, Lewinsky was called to "In a moment that would reshape ously been dismissed, was going the Whitewater Grand Jury to substanti- nowhere until the conservative ate earlier alleged presidential perjury in Rutherford foundation, funded by the Paula Jones case. Before the American politics, the President led Richard. Mellon-Scase, paid for all of President had ever said a word of testi- Jones' legal fees, estimated to be over mony in either deposition, Starr had Lewinsky into the Oval Office hallway $300,000. Mellon-Scase is the same wired Linda Tripp so that he and Tripp benefactor who endowed a chair at could tape Lewinsky talking about her Pepperdine University, a position that relationship with the President and their and, once again, consented to her Starr first accepted, and a few days later strategies to keep the affair secret. On declined, in February 1997. He did, the day before Clinton's first deposition however, indicate that he would accept in the Jones case, Tripp was paraded demands for oral sex." the position after he had concluded his over to Jones' attorneys to help com- $50+ million investigation...whenever plete the trap into which the President that might be. had walked. Starr has made no secret of his far When the President first testified in right tendencies. In the early days of his the Jones case on January 17, 1998, he employee who had testified against the because it had been a long time since we investigation, he received large speaking chose his words very carefully, but with- Clintons in the Travelgate case, had also had been alone." fees for anti-Clinton tirades to various out the knowledge that Starr and Tripp been transferred. According to In a moment that would reshape new right organizations such as the had taped conversations with Lewinsky. Lewinsky, she did not see the President American politics, the President led Christian Coalition. The case was dismissed when the courts privately for nearly 11 months until Lewinsky into the oval office hallway Starr may have decided that he didn't ruled that Jones' allegations, even if February 28, 1997. and, once again, consented to her need the money. In addition to being on true, did not constitute sexual harass- During this period, Lewinsky testi- demands for oral sex. Lewinsky begged the Federal payroll and receiving speak- ment because there was no evidence that fied that she cajoled the President to get for the President to complete the act. ing fees at right wing events, he also her career as an Arkansas state employ- her a job at the White House, and inti- "And I continued to perform oral sex maintained an active legal practice. His ee had in any way been affected by the mated that she would go public if he and then he pushed me away, kind of as clients include many of Clinton's sever- incident. What Clinton did or did not do didn't deliver. The President never did he always did before he came, and then est critics. State of Wisconsin taxpayers with consensual adults years later had get her the job, but later on did try to I stood up and said I care about you so also contributed to Starr's coffers when already been ruled irrelevant. help her get a job in the private sector. much; I don't understand why you won't he was retained by Governor Thompson Relying on the fact that he had not Again, according to Lewinsky's tes- let me make you come; it's important to to defend Wisconsin's expansion of had intercourse with Lewinsky, Clinton timony, she grew increasingly frustrated me; I mean, it just doesn't feel complete, school choice to include religious denied having a "sexual relationship" by the President's failure to deliver on it doesn't seem right." Unfortunately for schools. Thompson appointed Starr over with her. Starr commenced a seven- the job and also because she had been so Clinton, he let her finish. the objections of Attorney Jim Doyle month effort to get at the "truth" behind effectively cut out of the White House She saved her navy blue dress, pur- who was elected by the people of the Clinton/Lewinsky relationship. For loop. So, she began what could be chased at the Gap, keeping it unwashed Wisconsin to represent their interests in seven months, Lewinsky resisted Starr's termed stalking of the President at pub- for 17 months. Later, it was entered into federal court cases. relentless efforts to get her to admit to a lic events. Videos of her in the front of evidence that Clinton had perjured him- Starr, for lack of credible criminal "sexual relationship" with the President. crowd lines have been broadcast over self in the Paula Jones case. As it turns evidence in his various probes of the Lewinsky, according to the Starr and over and over. out, the DNA on the dress was the only Clintons, set the President up with the Report, had begun her internship at the She testified that she would arrive irrefutable evidence of their relation- help of little ol' Linda Tripp, but the White House in July `95. She testified to early so that she could get close to the ship. truth remains. He couldn't have done it the Whitewater Grand Jury that, over the President during his appearances. One without the help of the President.

September 24 — October 7, 1998 Might 9 AROUND THE NATION District, Grethe Cammermeyer, who September 15. It puts her in position to Kehoe faces Republican incumbent Victory Fund won her primary in Washington State by challenge Republican incumbent Jack Brian Bilbary in her bid. Bilbary is Candidates io and 4 a margin of more than two to one, and Metcalf. The 70-year-old Metcalf gar- thought to be a strong opponent. San Diego City Councilwoman nered less than 49% of the vote in the So Far Christine Kehoe. GOP primary. The district is considered New Revelations in Washington - 10 out of 14 Gay and Prior to the primaries, Gay political a "swing district," meaning that both Lesbian Victory Fund-endorsed candi- operatives in Washington privately told parties are given a chance to capture the Milk's 1978 Murder dates have won their primaries - some of Wisconsin Light that they believed seat. San Francisco - The San Jose them by large margins - according to Baldwin had the best chance of the three Metcalf has raised the issue of Mercury News is reporting that a soon to sources at the organization. Among the to become the first Gay non-incumbent Cammermeyer's sexual orientation. be published article shows that Dan winners are three Lesbian and the first Lesbian ever to be elected Swept into office by the Republican tide White, who murdered San Francisco Congressional candidates, Wisconsin's to the House of Representatives. in 1994, he barely won re-election in Mayor George Moscone and openly Gay Tammy Baldwin who is running for an Cammermeyer's primary victory, 1996. Supervisor Harvey Milk, also intended open seat in the Second Congressional which was expected, came on Tuesday, to kill two other city officials: Willie Brown, who is now the Mayor of San t Francisco, and Ruth Carol Silver, another County Supervisor. The mur- ders took place in November, 1978. The article, which is expected to appear in the October issue of San Francisco magazine, says that White confessed his intentions to former "Taking homicide detective Frank Falzon short- ly after he had been paroled from prison. The revelation is important of myself because a jury refused to convict him of first degree murder charges. Instead, White was convicted of involuntary can be manslaughter after he claimed that he never meant to kill anyone. tough, During White's trial, his attorneys raised the now famous "twinkie defense." They claimed that White did- but n't mean to kill Milk and Moscone, and argued that his eating too much junk food clouded his judgment. ex. Milk was America's first openly Gay official. After the White verdict was delivered, thousands of Gays and lam Ct Lesbians chanting "He got away with murder" rioted. The rioters stormed City Hall and burned a number of doing well." police cars. Spontaneous protests broke out in other cities as well. White went on a rampage after it became clear that Moscone was not going to appoint him to a post on of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. ersonal support White had resigned the position earlier Louis Paynes, ARCW client for 2 years that month. He apparently blamed Milk and Silver for the Mayor's decision. Milk, who while he was alive said he realized that he might be assassinated, was an outspoken advocate for LGBT civil rights. In addition to his role as a City Supervisor, he helped to lead the C HIV Support Services effort to defeat the Briggs Initiative in 1977. The statewide referendum would • Medication management support • Financial aid • Individual counseling have banned Gay and Lesbian teachers. Milk is regarded as both a hero and martyr by Gays and Lesbians across the • Transportation to medical appointments • Legal assistance • Help applying for benefits country. White committed suicide shortly • Health care referrals • Food pantry access • Support groups after being released from prison.

ARCW also provides HIV counseling and testing, health and dental care, residential housing, rent and utility assistance and Defense Department advocacy. Most services are provided at no charge. Your confidentiality is always assured. Visit us online at www.arcw.org. Bans Discrimination against Gay Civilian Appleton Eau Claire Green Bay Kenosha La Crosse Milwaukee Rhinelander Superior Wausau Employees 920-733-2068 715-836-7710 920-437-7400 414-657-6644 608-785-9866 414-273-1991 715.369-6228 715-3944009 715-355-6867 Washington - Defense Secretary William Cohen has announced that the Defense Department will provide explicit protection for civilian employ- ARCW ees against discrimination based on sexual orientation. In July, the AIDS RESOURCE CENTER OF WISCONSIN Secretary signed an amendment to the Defense Human Goals charter. The Committed to your future. amendment added sexual orientation as an impermissible basis for discrimina- tion.

10 !'"Light September 24 — October 7, 1998 AROUND THE NATION

The change was made partly as a Salt Lake School send a message that there is zero toler- the increase. The Times quotes him as result of concerns expressed by Gay ance for this type of hatred in New York saying, "As the crime rates have Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA). Board Refuses to City." dropped enormously, crime rates where Cohen informed Frank of the Police Commissioner Howard Safir the victims are Gay men or Lesbians are Department's decision to protect against Reconsider Gay Ban says that he had increased the number of going up. The reason for that is in our sexual orientation discrimination Salt Lake City (AP) - The Salt Lake officers in Greenwich Village after three society. Even here in New York City, through a letter he sent in response to City Board of Education has refused to murders were reported there. Quinn which has to be the most tolerant city in Frank's repeated requests that the reconsider its decision banning a Gay took issue with the Commissioner's the world, there is an acceptability to Department join every other executive club and all other school clubs not asso- remarks. She says that most of the new expressing bigotry against Gays and branch agency in explicitly prohibiting ciated with classroom subjects. officers were undercover. "Prostitution Lesbians. And that is a terrible tragedy." discrimination on the basis of sexual Two members of the board asked that clearly is not the biggest problem facing orientation. the issue be discussed at Tuesday's regu- the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Come Out to Frank most recently urged that Cohen lar board meeting. Four members want- Transgendered community," said Quinn. Someone You take Department-wide action after a ed the ban to stay in place and three City Comptroller Alan blames the Love on Sunday, October 1 1 commander based at Wright-Patterson voted to open the issue for discussion lack of response from high ranking City National Coming Air Force Base improperly issued a again. officials, including Mayor Giuliani, for Out Day statement of the Air Force's nondiscrim- All non-curricular clubs were banned ination policy, omitting sexual orienta- in February 1996 to prevent the East tion. After Frank asked the Secretary to High School Gay-Straight Alliance from intervene, that statement was retracted, meeting. State lawmakers also passed Dykeman Family and the Air Force clarified that its poli- legislation prohibiting school clubs that Heating • Air Conditioning • Bo' er cy includes sexual orientation. encouraged illegal activities. Cohen also told Frank that he intends Since the ban, two non-curricular to follow up on the changes made to the clubs have found outside sponsors and Human Goals Charter by issuing a continue to meet under the Civic Center SUMMER SPECIAL Co, e ° ner Department-wide policy memorandum Act. One of them is the Gay-Straight W/PUrchar se in the next 60-90 days that will include Alliance, sponsored by the national Gay, Of Unit sexual orientation as a prohibited form Lesbian, Straight Education Network. Rheem 11/2 Ton Air of discrimination against civilian The other is the Key Club. employees of the Department. Until this "Most of the needs of the students we Conditioner takes effect, the Secretary said that the disenfranchised have not been met," Installed: Department has established an interim said School Board President Karen ee policy for the submission and process- Derrick, who voted in favor of the ban $II I 34500 ing of complaints of sexual orientation three years ago, but said on Tuesday she It. discrimination. had changed her mind. Last spring, the Board was sued over Milwaukee County Ozaukee County Lesbian Activist the issue in federal court. A pair of stu- 273-75OO or 242-455O dents and their parents filed the lawsuit Showroom: 1O23 E. Brady Street Arrested backed by the American Civil Liberties Anderson, IN - Bad Puppy reports Union and several national Gay-rights organizations. A mediation hearing in Out Day Celebratio n that a noted Lesbian activist was arrest- October 17, 1998 ed after she interrupted a press confer- July failed to resolve the lawsuit and the National Coining case is proceeding. Oct ober 4 to ence in Mayor Mark Lawler's office. Opening Closets, Opening Minds The press conference was called by two We should focus on the classroom, not on litigation," said board member State legislators, Woody Burton (R- Major Sponsor TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 Kathy Black in voting against changing Greenwood) and Jack Lutz (R- Jack H. Smith of Shorewest Panel Discussion: Inclusion, 6:30pm Anderson), to announce their proposal the current policy. Board member, Realtors M&M Club, Upstairs, 124 N. Water St. to ban same sex couples from adopting Richard Tyler spoke in favor of a Hosted by the Human Rights League or providing foster parenting services to change. Platinum Sponsors WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 children. "I'm a product of non-curricular PrideFest Workshop: Owning Your Own Business In The Year 2005 Bill Smith of the Indianapolis-based clubs," Tyler said. "This society does not Wisconsin Research Center have a stellar reputation for accepting 6pm - 8:30pm Indiana Family Institute was preparing Milwaukee LGBT Community Center, 170 S. 2nd St. change. I think this is a perfect opportu- Gold Sponsors to introduce Burton and Lutz when Hosted by the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center nity to do it." Hume Law Offices Marla Stevens leapt up shouting, "I Please call (414) 264-4354 to register don't intend to stand and sit still while The 1996 ban eliminated the The Support Group Program you defame me and millions of Gay Polynesian Club, the Beef Club, the of the Counseling Center of SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 Hoosiers in the process." Young Republicans and Young Milwaukee Second Annual Coming Out Dance, 8pm - Midnight To pleas that she allow the men to Democrats and dozens of other clubs. $10/Single, $15/Couple 633 W. Michigan speak, Stevens retorted, "Your actions After the ban was announced, thousands Ramada Inn, Thanks to the Call 483-4710 for advance ticket information. are not civil and not deserving of any- of Salt Lake students marched out of Special Cream City Foundation Hosted by the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center thing more than my actions right now." their schools in protest. for their generous Platinum Sponsor: AIDS Resource Center Of Wisconsin She denounced Smith's religious right contribution Cosponsor: Lesbian Alliance of Metropolitan Milwaukee group saying, "You dare to go after our New York Bashings families in this manner....You have cre- SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 • NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY ated a situation where violence occurs Up by 8i% Presented by the Sneak Preview Of "A Home Of Our Own" by hate-mongering. When you decide New York - According to The New Human Rights League for Noon - 3pm we are second-class citizens, you give York Times, Gays and Lesbians are call- Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Milwaukee LGBT Community Center, 170 S. 2nd St. aid and succor to those who would hurt ing for the City of New York to do more and Transgendered Hosted by the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center us." to combat hate crimes directed against and the MONDAY, OCTOBER 12 during which Stevens them. While New York is enjoying a Milwaukee LGBT After an hour, Public Officials Reception, 5:30pm decrease in hate crimes directed at other Community Center refused to leave or allow anyone else to First Unitarian Church Community Room, 1342 N. Astor -Gay crimes have risen by talk, she was arrested and led away in groups, anti Hosted by the Human Rights League handcuffs. Stevens has been charged 81% since the beginning of 1998. with disorderly conduct and resisting "The police bias unit is doing a great For more information or WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 arrest. She had refused to provide any job after the fact, after someone has to assist with an event, Panel Discussion: Let's Talk About SEXII information about herself to the arrest- been a victim," said Christine Quinn, the contact the 7pm - 8:30pm ing officers. Executive Director of the New York City Human Rights League at Milwaukee LGBT Community Center, 170 S. 2nd St. Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project. (414) 228-1921 or the Hosted by the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center "What we need is a law-enforcement Community Center at response that will deter this crime and (414) 483-4710 All events are free of charge unless otherwise indicated.

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AROUND THE WORLD of the year. Typically those caught having Gay sex are swiftly tried and executed by Brazilian Rules for Gay Man having a stone wall pushed on top of them. Brasilia, Brazil — According to Reuter's, Brazil's highest court has ruled that Gays In one recent incident, a reporter from the AFP news agency said that he had wit- and Lesbians can inherit rights from their partners. The Brazilian Supreme Court nessed the savage beating of two soldiers caught having sex with each other in a bar- unanimously ruled in favor of Milton Ayes Pedrosa whose partner died in 1989. racks. The men suffered a daylong ordeal of public humiliation and beatings before today cannot ignore that two people of the same sex become involved," "A judge being incarcerated. Supreme Court Judge Ruy Rosado said in an explanatory statement. "Their sexual behavior may go against moral standards, but the civil union between them is legiti- Fijian Constitution May Change mate." Suva, Fiji - According to ABC News - Australia, officials in the Fijian Pedrosa will have rights to half the property of his partner, Jair Batista Prearo, Government want that nation's newly adopted constitution amended because it including an apartment the two brought together. Even though Pedrosa and Prearo includes a provision guaranteeing Gay and Lesbian civil rights. Fiji is one of only two lived together for seven years, Prearo's father had claimed ownership of their home. nations in the world - South Africa is the other - to grant explicit constitutional pro- nowhere in Despite the court's decision, a bill to legalize same marriages has gone tection to Lesbians and Gays. the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies. In 1996 a Senate committee approved a measure Former Government Whip, Pastor Joeli Kalou, told the Fiji Assembly that the that would have legally recognized same sex couples. That measure must pass the inclusion of sexual orientation in the list of protected classes would lead to an Chamber of Deputies before it can be voted on by the entire Senate. increase in homosexual activity in Fiji. "If including sexual orientation gives rise at Though the law falls short of the rights granted to heterosexual couples, it would all to increasing the practice, then I'm against it," Kalou said. allow Gays and Lesbians to have "contracts of partnership." These would give same Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka agrees with Kalou. ABC reports that he has sex partners the right to file joint tax returns, as well as inheritance and pension rights asked the Attorney General to work with a Parliamentary committee and consider in the event one or them dies. amendments to the Constitution. Gay civil rights opponents contend that the constitutional provision would give Mayor Ordered to Issue Gay Pride Gays and Lesbians the right to marry. Others say that is not true because the Marriage Proclamation Acts would have to be revised before it would be possible for same sex couples to be Fredericton, New Brunswick — Mayor Brad Woodside has been ordered to pro- married. claim Gay Pride Weekend as an officially recognized municipal event by the New Brunswick Board of Inquiry, according to the Canadian Press Agency. Zambian Group Attacked CPA reports that Woodside said he would abide by the order, but would make it Luksaka, Zambia The Sunday Mail has reported that Zambia's Home Affair's clear that he doesn't agree with it. "I believe in free speech, and I believe in having Minister, Peter Machungwa has threatened to arrest the leaders of a new LGBT the freedom to express yourself," the five-term Mayor told reporters. "I think it's group, Legatra - Lesbians Gays, Bisexual Association, group forming in that African important as a politician that you just don't do it unless you believe in it, and therein country. lies the problem for me." Under Zambia law, homosexuality is a felony which carries a minimum sentence The Board of Inquiry ruled that Woodside discriminated against Gays and of 14 years in prison. Machungwa told the press that homosexuality is "unafrican." Lesbians when he refused to issue a Gay Pride proclamation. "It's a question of bal- Rueters News Agency reports that the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, ancing rights, but the balance has been found to clearly favor the complainants," Simon Mwila asked Vice-President Christon Tembo to state the government's position wrote Commissioner Brian Bruce. Bruce added the Gay Pride advocates "are simply on homosexuality. Mwila is apparently hoping for a statement that would buttress seeking to exercise their right to be equal members of the community, as they are enti- Machungwa's promise. tled to do by law." On Thursday, September, 17 Legatra took the bold step of holding a public meet- Woodside said that he will not help write the proclamation, and that when he reads ing in the capital. The meeting was broken up by anti-Gay opponents. Gershom it, he will make it clear that he is opposed to it. "I believe the majority of people in Musonda, Project Manager for Legatra said that he believes there are 500,000 Gays this community will acknowledge homosexuality but will not condone it and should and Lesbians among Zambia's nine million people. not be expected to condone it," he said bitterly. The meeting was attended by about forty people including journalists and human "I've received phone calls from other cities in Canada that are going through the rights activists. Among those in attendance were observers from the Zambia same thing;' Woodside said. "Contrary to what was said in this report — that Gay Independent Monitoring Team, ZIMT. ZIMT is an influential minority rights group. Pride is widely accepted in North America — that's not the case. I wouldn't consider Toronto and Vancouver to be the standard we all try to live by." It's support of Legatra has come under fire from other organizations. Last year the Mayors of two cities in Ontario were fined for refusing to issue Gay Security officials were also present at the meeting but made no arrests. pride proclamations. Woodside was not fined. Suit to Be Married Filed in Quebec Afghans Execute Gays Montreal, Canada - The Canadian Press News Agency has reported that two Kabul, Afghanistan - Afghanistan and Iran may be bitter rivals, but they share at Montreal men who have been in a 25 year relationship have filed suit for to be mar- least one thing in common. Both countries execute Gays. ried. If successful the suit could establish Gay marriage as a constitution right in Reports coming from Afghanistan indicate that the hard line Taliban regime, which Canada. controls 90% of the country, has executed at least five Gay men since the beginning Michael Hendricks and Rene Leboeuf want to be recognized as legally wedded . Henricks is well known in Montreal's Gay community. He said that he wished to have his relationship legally recognized for practical reasons. "In concrete terms, it'll give DEB PROCHNOW us recognition," Hendricks told the news agency. "We'll be able to share our pensions ATTORNEY AT LAW Practice Limited To: and of course the inheritance. If I pass on, he'll be left with nothing. If we're married, v Wills then we'll be covered and assured." P.O. 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12 W Light September 24 - October 7, 1998 National ■. al 625 South 2nd Street Coming Out Day BETWEEN Milwaukee, WI 53204 Activities in Wisconsin Salute 4 • MI 278-9611 "Opening Closets, Opening Minds" Milwaukee and Madison both offer a Milwaukee: 2nd Annual Coming Out full slate of activities for ten days sur- Dance: Ramada Inn, 633 W. Michigan, rounding the actual Sunday, October 11 8pm. Singles $10, couples $15. This official National Coming Out Day semi-formal dance hosted by the 1 R (NCOD). NCOD was born from the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center 1985 March on Washington and has will feature an Out-Coming Court, been promoted nationally as a way to music, non-alcohol and alcohol bars. keep the community focused on the Call (414) 483-4710 for Advance Ticket political and personal act of coming out Information. Sponsored by ARCW and CHECK OUT E to friends, family and co-workers. LAMM. This year's national slogan is Sunday, October 11 Sep 6 DETROIT 12:00pm "Opening Closets, Opening Minds." Milwaukee: Sneak Preview of "A ultifelALS Local activities offer a wide variety of Home of Our Own" the Milwaukee programs to partake of. In Madison, The LGBT Community Center: 170 S. 2nd Ten Percent Society at UW in conjunc- St., Noon-3pm. Take a sneak peek and Enjoy the Sep 13 TAMPA BAY 12:00pm tion with OutReach, are organizing check out this work in progress while events, while in Milwaukee, the LGBT the Center prepares for its November PACKER Community Center and the Human grand opening. Rights League for LGBT's do the same. Madison: PFFLAG Workshop: LGBT games Sep 20 at Cincinnati 12:00pm The Milwaukee celebration's various Campus Center, 406 W. Gilman, 7pm. supporters who helped the Community The Parents, Friends, Family of with your Center and HRLLG put on the program Lesbians and Gays organization facili- include: The Cream City Foundation, tates a discussion on its important work. TUSH Sep 27 at Carolina 12:00pm Jack H. Smith of Shorewest Realtors, Monday, October 12 PrideFest, the Wisconsin Research Public on our new Center, Hume Law Offices, and the Milwaukee: Fifth Annual Support Group Program at The Officials Reception: First Unitarian Oct 5 MINNESOTA 7:20pm 1342 N. Counseling Center. Church Community Room, PADDED (Monday) Monday, October 5 Astor, 5:30pm. Hosted by the Human Rights League for Lesbians and Gays. A Madison: Kevin Jennings Book PACKER prime opportunity to talk with your pub- Oct 11 OPEN DATE Signing and Appearance: Room of lic officials. One's Own Feminist Bookstore, 6pm. Milwaukee: NCOD Awards: Presented STOOLS Reading and signing of Telling Tales by by HRLLG during the above-mentioned Kevin Jennings, Executive Director of reception. The Awards honor the signif- the Gay Lesbian Straight Education Oct 15 at Detroit 7:20pm icant contributions and commitment of (Thursday) Network (GLSEN). those who have been "out" and support- Madison: Frederic March Play ive in the Milwaukee LGBT communi- Purchase Your Circle: UW Memorial -Union, 8 and ty. Oct 25 BALTIMORE 12:00pm 9:45pm. Out of the Past is a 65-minute Tuesday, October 13 PERSONALIZED 16mm film, exploring the critical link History between knowledge of history and of Madison: Before Stonewall: A 12-oz Packer Gay and Lesbian Press: UW self. Sponsored by GLSEN of of the Library, 4:30pm. Wisconsin and the Ten Percent Society. Campus Memorial Glass & Receive Nov 1 SAN FRANCISCO 3:15pm featuring Dr. Roger Suggested donation $5, $3 students. Lecture Journalism Professor at Tuesday, October 6 Streitmatter, American University and author of 1/2 Price Milwaukee: "Inclusion: Does the Unspeakable: The Rise of the Gay and Nov 9 at Pittsburgh 7:20pm LGBT Community Really Mean It?": Lesbian Press in America (1995). Co- Tappers (Monday) M&M Club (upstairs): A panel discus- sponsored by the LGBT Campus sion hosted by the HRLLG includes Center, the Ten Percent Society, the Gay Every Sunday representatives from the HRLLG Board and Lesbian Alumni Council, Four Star Nov 15 at New York 3:15pm of Directors and from the Bi and Video, the Friends of UW-Madison throughout the Transgender communities. Libraries, the Dept. of History, and the Wednesday, October 7 School of Journalism and Mass season. Milwaukee: Owning Your Own Communications. Nov 22 at Minnesota 12:00pm Business in the Year 2005: Ensuring Madison: AIDS, Love, and Staying Your Success as an Entrepreneur: Alive: UW Campus (Call 256-8361 for Milwaukee LGBT Community Center, time and location) Scott Fried, author of Get Your Very Own 170 S. 2nd St., 8:30pm. Workshop top- If I Grow Up shares his compassion and Nov 29 PHILADELPHIA 3:15pm ics include business market trends, knowledge as an HIV+ Jew. Presented identifying customer needs, business by the Jewish Greek Council and Hillel. PACKER assessment tools, and resources avail- Madison: Jean-Marie Salem Per- able. Call (414) 264-4354 to register. formance: UW Campus, 7pm T-Shirt Here Dec 7 at Tampa Bay 7:20pm Thursday, October 8 (Location TBA, call 256-8361). Artist (exclusively) (Monday) musician whose work explores Madison: Hate Crimes Prevention and African American Lesbian in a Workshop and Panel Discussion: UW- being an man's world. Madison Memorial Union, (TITU). An white Dec 13 CHICAGO 12:00pm Madison: How to Achieve a Feminine explanation of the process of reporting Voice: OutReach (Time TBA, call 255- and prosecuting LGBT-specific hate 8582) 14 W Mifflin Street. Transgender crimes. Workshop. Friday, October 9 Issues Dec 20 TENNESSEE 12:00pm Wednesday, October 14 Madison: Ten Percent Society Dance: BETWEEN Milwaukee: Let's Talk about Sex! UW Memorial Union Great Hall, 8pm. '90s: Milwaukee DJ, cash bar, $3. Open to UW-system Politics of Sex in the students, faculty and guests. LGBT Community Center, 170 S. 2nd Dec 27 at Chicago 12:00pm Saturday, October 10 St., 7pm. Hosted by the Community Center. Panel discussion looking at how IN BETWEEN is: Madison: Dyke Dance: UW Memorial sex, gender and orientation affect our SPORTS & FUN BAR "Best Packer Bar" Union Tripp Commons, 8pm. DJ, cash perception of day to day events. U. W.—Madison 1998 bar, $3. Open to self-identified women 625 S 2nd St. from the UW-system students, faculty Milwaukee, WI "One of four gay bar highlights" and guests. 1998 Genre Magazine 414.278.9611 y Clip & Save September 24 — October 7, 1998 ght 13 Trrow irreweir95 Hilftilby Terry Boughner rr done I have not read the full Starr Report The ultra-conservatives and the jack- myself this: is he unable to conduct the (Lest we forget, this man has and I don't intend to do so. I've been asses of the religious right have hated business of his office because of it? If more for Gay people than any President deluged with it from every side: TV, the this man from the beginning. They were so, then a number of our chief execu- before him. Of course, that's one of the newspaper, Time and Newsweek. The joined by the Greek chorus of braying tives should have quit: Jefferson, reasons why the Far Right hates him so Swedish Prime Minister put it best when poltroons from conservative talk radio Jackson, Cleveland, Wilson, FDR, to much.) he is reported to have said that he was here in Wisconsin and elsewhere. name only a few. My opinion in all this is best summed glad America has nothing else to worry (Need I mention that all these people Maybe Ken Starr should write a book: up in a story. about. are homophobes?) Presidents I Would Have Nailed If I'd In the midst of the Civil War, I did not vote for Bill Clinton to be a This wasn't necessarily a conspiracy, Had The Chance. President Lincoln had ordered Grant minister, a saint or the pope. I didn't but a confluence of forces that had as its Is the Republic in danger because of summoned from the Western theater to think I was helping to select some moral aim the destruction of this President. To any of this? Should the President assume command of the Union Armies. guru in the White House nor some czar say that this is part of the so-called cul- resign? If so, then let's start with the When Secretary of War Edwin Stanton with quasi-sacerdotal functions. ture war is not far-fetched. members of Congress. There's always heard about this he blew into the Neither did I vote for a role model for After years of searching and $60 mil- been a close connection between sex President's office, entering in large kids. A few unvarnished history lessons lion+, what has been the result; misuse (Gay and straight) and politics in gusts. about past Presidents will show that not of public money or the military, treason, Washington. Lord love a duck, I don't "Mr. President, how could you?" many of our chief executives would murder, drugs, bribery, subversion of want to be cynical, but the number of Stanton demanded. "Grant drinks!" have been good in that area — George the Constitution? None of these. resignations would nearly empty the Lincoln looked up from whatever he Washington included. After all that time and money (making place. was doing and replied in that nasal I voted for Clinton (twice) because I Ken Starr and a gaggle of lawyers rich), (Give me $60 million, a couple of twang of his, "Find out what he drinks believe in the things he wanted to they found not one scintilla of evidence barrels of lawyers and enough time, and and send each of my other generals a accomplish in the areas dealing with of a serious crime, just sex. Clinton, I the dirt I'll dig up on anyone will make barrel of it." racism, discrimination against Gays and guess, had sex with a woman outside Hell blush.) Congress should send a message to women, health care, choice, education, marriage and lied about it. Whitewater? In my opinion, President Clinton is Clinton saying, "You should'na. Don't the environment, gun control, etc. What's that? an extremely talented man with a fine do it again." — censure — and get on Secondly, I voted for him because I (Have you wondered what the furor ability to carry out the functions of with the business of the government for thought he was the best man to adminis- would be like if, instead of Monica, the being President of the United States. To which they were elected and let this ter the government. Despite some disap- alleged sex partner would have been my mind, his effectiveness has not been highly capable President get on with pointments over things like Gays in the named Bobby or George?) diminished in the slightest degree by his running the country. military, I remain convinced that my Did Clinton perjure himself in this allegedly having an affair. votes were correctly cast. matter? I guess that he did. But I ask

During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we'd like to encour- age all Lesbians over the age of 40 to \'' Positive Health talk with their doctors about breast can- cer screening (including clinical breast "Lesbians appear to be less likely to exams, breait self-exam and mammog- receive routine screening for breast and raphy). Lesbians with no insurance or cervical cancer; therefore, they may be who are underinsured and meet certain )Outlook at risk of increased morbidity and mor- income guidelines may be eligible for /1\ tality resulting from delayed diagnosis/ FREE mammograms, PAP tests and treatment." pelvic exams through the Wisconsin This was confirmed in a study by Women's Cancer Control Program. To Are Lesbians at Higher Kate O'Hanlan, who also identified the find out who your WWCCP local coor- "myth of Lesbian immunity" and "lack dinator is, please call the Cancer Risk for Breast Cancer? of health insurance/money"(partially Information Service at (800) 4CAN- due to being women, but also due to few CER. or no domestic partner benefits) as By Lisa Dillenburg (before 12) or having a late menopause You can also contact the Lesbian potential screening barriers. Finally, Health Issues Task Force of Dane Doctors can seldom explain why one (after 55) can increase breast cancer Rankow notes that Lesbians may be less risk. County for information about Breast person gets breast cancer and another likely to seek cancer screenings due to Late Cancer and other Lesbian Health issues. doesn't. However, by studying large Childbearing/Nulliparity: The past negative experiences with homo- risk is The Task Force is a grassroots organiza- numbers of women all over the world, greater in women who had their phobic providers and system-wide het- first child after the age of tion whose mission is to promote and researchers have found certain risk fac- 30 and those erosexism (as evidenced by questions on who never had support the health and well being of the tors that increase a woman's chance of children. medical intake forms that provide no Benign breast Lesbian community through education, developing breast cancer. conditions: For most place for Lesbians to "come out" if they women, the ordinary advocacy and networking. It can be Having risk factors means having a "lumpiness" they choose). feel in their breasts reached by calling (608) 255-0058. higher-than-average chance of getting does not increase This brings up another very impor- this disease. their risk of breast cancer. However, The following are our long-term However, studies show that tant factor in Lesbian health. Is it safe to women who have had goals: most women with known risk factors do breast biopsies "come out" to your health care practi- not get that show certain benign To enhance access to health care for breast cancer. Many of the changes in tioner, and will your quality of care suf- women who breast tissues, such as atypical the Lesbian community, and to advocate get breast cancer have none hyperpla- fer as a result? CE Randall surveyed a of the risk factors that sia, do have an increased risk of breast on its behalf with the healthcare sys- we know about, group of nursing faculty in 1989 and the other than the risk cancer. tems; that comes with results were astounding: 17% thought growing older. Other risk factors that To address issues of medical, mental scientists are Lesbianism was a disease, 23% thought The following are some of exploring include: environmental fac- and alternative healthcare; the known Lesbianism was immoral, while 34% risk factors for breast cancer: tors such as pesticides, electromagnetic To educate ourselves and each other thought it disgusting; 52% believed it to Age: Most breast fields, engine exhausts, contaminants in about our common health concerns, and cancers occur in be unnatural and 17% thought Lesbians women over water and food, alcohol, to work for change within our Lesbian the age of 50. The risk is diet, abortion molest children. especially high for women or miscarriage. communities and in the health care sys- over 60. A national survey of Lesbian/Gay Family history: The While Lesbians face the same risk tem; risk of getting physicians by O'Hanlan in 1994 discov- breast cancer factors as other women, research has To increase awareness of and visibil- increases for a woman ered that 98% of these health profes- also shown that ity of Lesbian health concerns; whose mother, sister or daughter has Lesbians may face addi- sionals believed that medical concerns had tional risks. These risks have To serve the needs of a broadly the disease. The woman's risk to do with might be overlooked if patients did NOT detecting breast cancer early, when it is defined Lesbian community, diverse in increases more if her relative's cancer "come out" and 64% believed that most curable with the least socioeconomic level, age, race, ethnic developed before menopause, or if it invasive patients risked receiving SUBSTAN- treatments. background, health and disability status, affected both breasts. DARD CARE if they did come out! Personal history: Women who have There is little research on Lesbians and to reflect that diversity in the Task This puts Lesbians in a dilemma, not Force membership; had breast cancer face an increased risk and breast cancer, specifically, but there only about whether or not to see a health of getting breast cancer again. is some literature on Lesbians and their To network with national, regional care practitioner, but also whether to local organizations with similar Early menarche/late menopause: use of the health care system for routine and "come out" to that practitioner. concerns and goals. Starting to menstruate at an early age breast screenings and other health care. In 1995, Liza Rankow reported that 14 WHAM September 24 - October 7, 1998 EDITORIAL We Accuse

While we are angry over President Clinton's conduct, we are even more outraged over the conduct of the radical religious right and their Republican leadership in Congress. We accuse them of...

In an onerous example, the FBI, US Park Service, Secret Redefining Morality Service, an Independent Prosecutor and two Congressional As Gays and Lesbians we are very familiar with the attempts Committee investigations into allegations that Bill and Hillary of the religious right to define us solely by our sex lives. What Clinton had murdered White House counsel Vince Foster were not they are saying is that if an individual person performs certain sex enough.. Another was conducted by the not-so-Independent acts that they do not agree with, they are immoral. Conversely, Prosecutor Kenneth Starr. This was paid for, as were all the oth- they also seem to be saying that if a person does not perform ers, with your tax dollars. those acts, they are moral no matter what other actions they may Similar actions were taken on a host of other allegations. All of take. this was done to keep Americans distracted from the real prob- To a large extent the current Clinton scandal is an extension of lems faced by our country and Clinton's ideas for solving them. their battle to redefine morality, intrude on our private lives and Clinton's critics hoped that all of these smoke screens would dis- impose their brand of sexual conduct on all Americans. credit him and, by association, all of those who have supported These are the same people who work against needle exchange him, including many Gays and Lesbians. programs, AIDS education and condom distribution, even though they know that their efforts will cost the lives of untold tens of Subverting the Constitution thousands of their fellow citizens. There is little doubt that unless the President resigns, the These people use their elected positions — as Majority Leader Republicans will conduct their impeachment hearings. They will Trent Lott recently did — to pander to religious extremists by do this despite the fact that even if all of the allegations against comparing us to kleptomaniacs and alcoholics, who call us sick Clinton are true, they simply do not meet the constitutional and diseased. After they have sown their seeds of hate, these same requirements for impeachment. people deny responsibility for violence against Gays. Clinton's Republican critics either don't know or don't care These are the people who deny us the right to live in stable, about keeping intact the delicate system of checks and balances legally recognized marital relationships, while claiming to be laid out in the Constitution. What they want to do is similar to "family oriented." what is done in a parliamentary system of government when the These are the people who have, in a destructively cynical man- legislature can vote "no confidence" in the Prime Minister. ner, set out to alienate the American people from their govern- Our constitution does not allow for such a vote. It wisely and ment, who work to suppress voter turnout and to deny Lesbians rightfully has provisions that make it clear that only under the and Gays equality under the law. most extreme circumstances, "treason, bribery or other high Morality does not begin and end with any individual's sex life. crimes and misdemeanors," can the will of the people, as Attempts to define morality solely on those terms risk the well expressed at the ballot box, be set aside. being of the American people and the enhancement of the quality The intent of the constitution is unambiguous. Impeachment of life for all of society. was intended as a means to remove an official who was acting The religious right, radical conservatives and their Republican against the Constitution and attempting to subvert our system of allies have ignored all that. They wrap themselves in the banner of government. morality while they ignore all but a few passages of the bible they Republican leadership has shown that it is more concerned with profess to love and believe in. padding its congressional majority than it is with keeping its Constitution. Thwarting the Will of the sworn oath to protect, defend and uphold the People What MUST Be Done Since Bill Clinton was elected in 1992, it has been obvious that Despite all, we have ultimate faith in American fairness. The the right wing of this country will do whatever it can to thwart spark of the revolution in 1776 still flickers in this country. The him. time is coming to rekindle it. That time is in November. There are Unable to defeat Clinton's policies at the polls, his enemies politicians — from both major parties — who do understand and have worked to distract the American people from the value of respect the diversity of our country, the need to keep church and those policies. They have done this with a constant barrage of out- state separate, and that holding office is a sacred public trust. rageous, scurrilous charges. Even Clinton's late mother — who They need and deserve our support. was accused of murdering patients at a hospital — has not been Together, we must confound the strategists of the radical right. immune. It's time to overcome our misgivings and turn out at the polls in No charge has been too ridiculous, too outrageous or too impos- record numbers. Moreover, .we must get everyone we know — sible to be ignored. Often these charges were investigated and family, co-workers and friends — to do the same. It is our coun- reinvestigated and reinvestigated again. try's future — our future — that is at stake.

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By Belle Pepper American Home conveniently located a half block off the There's still time for a romantic, fall Awards present- main street of the City, Bridge Street. getaway at any of these fine Bed & ed by the Nat- Directly across from the new main Breakfast establishments, either LGBT ional Trust for entrance of Chippewa County owned/operated or LGBT friendly. All Historic Preser- Courthouse, the B&B is four blocks are located right here in the State. vation and rec- from the historic Leinenkugel's Brewery Bed & breakfast weekends are a ipient of the and Twine Park with its zoo, water park is great value. Breakfast, whether it be Wisconsin and rose gardens. full, country or continental is included Historical Do-Ri-Chi was owned by the Ek fam- in the room charge. Rooms are full of Society's Cer- ily from 1890-1993 when it was pur- antiques, amenities and/or atmosphere. tificate of Com- chased by Don Tollefson and his partner The B&Bs offer a variety of locales to mendation for Richard Tepler. Don, a Union carpenter help you get in tune with small town Historic has done extensive renovation to return America, Mother Nature, or just each Preservation the old home back to its former glory. other. and recipient of The B&B is full of antiques in a com- the Wisconsin The dining room at the Allyn Mansion. fortable, electic 1920s style. ALLYN MANSION INN Historical Within a block of Do-Ri-Chi you'll 511 East Walworth Avenue Society's Certificate of Commendation Octoberfest (10/9-11 and 10/16-18); find Olson's Home-made Ice Cream Delavan, WI 53115 for Historic Preservation because of its Fall Art with Flair and Run Wild '98 Parlor that also serves lunch during the (414) 728-9090 "exceptionally thorough and meticulous (10/10); Pumpkin Patch Festival, 25th week. The Town Pump will serve you www.allymnansion.com restoration," the Allyn Mansion ranks as Annual Townline Art Fair, Autumn drinks in a warm neighborhood pub one of the finest restoration efforts in Inside/Out Sale, Cider Pressing Party enviorrunent. The historic Main Street Along with the walnut woodwork, the country. and Fall Festival (10/10- frescoed ceilings, marble fireplaces, Rooms cost from $100/night with 10/11); and the 53rd Annual gasoliers and other original features, the shared bath to $125/night with private Fall Festival (10/16-18). Allyn Mansion Inn is completely fur- bath and fireplace. Tax is not included. All accommodations hav& nished in authentic Victorian antiques. Saturdays may not be reserved for single private bathrooms. Prices Guests enjoy the use of three fcimal night stays May through October and range from $120-$190/night parlors and two grand pianos. certain holidays. plus tax. Amenities include Bedrooms have queen-sized beds and fireplace, double whirlpool, some have fireplaces and/or private CHANTICLEER GUEST HOUSE TV/VCR/ Stereo, home- baths. Join your hosts for wine and 4072 Cherry Road (Hwy HH) made breakfast delivered to cheese at 6pm weekends and a hearty Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 room, A/C, antique furnish- breakfast of homemade goodies served (920) 746-0334 ings. An in-ground heated family style at 8:30am daily. www.chanticleerguesthouse.com swimming pool (seasonal) is The 19th century circus capital and available. birthplace of the P.T. Barnum circus, Romance and relaxation both come Delavan still retains much of its naturally, when staying at the DO-RI-CHI BED & Guest House in beautiful BREAKFAST Victorian charm. Centrally located Chanticleer Chanticleer's "common area." between Lake Geneva, Alpine Valley Door County. Your hosts, Bryon 33 East Spruce Street and Kettle Moraine State Park, Delavan Groeschl and Darrin Day take great Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 District of Chippewa Falls was recog- serves as an ideal hub for area attrac- pride in helping their guests enjoy all (715) 723-0943 nized as National Main Street City in tions. The October Color Festival and that Door County has to offer. 1996. You can even take an historic Clown Town Colossal are held annually Bryon and Darrin have owned the Located in the historic downtown walking tour. in October. November hosts the Holiday Chanticleer for 5 years, and still believe district of Chippewa Falls, Do-Ri-Chi is Continued on page 18 Craft Fair and Big Band Weekend. their number one priority is making Grand Prize winner of the Great their guests trip to Door County the best 4 r it can be. •Iff12ff rt. Located on 30 pri- vate acres, the tbunty), Chanticleer is com- 1`11 • ' plete with wooded walking trails, fields C of wildflowers and gorgeous flower gar- dens. Stables are nearby featuring wooded walk trails, fs, e•:.1 t: 4-4

arena rides and walk- t- 1i te or& trot trails. tifte ag a e fire 113 x,1 tags on There's plenty to ki ricIude: mises. For see and do in Door ol. 1124, servations or a County, no matter tertcy,, b.rDelture, call what the season. The reakfast Darrin at: month of October, Oar 5L'(,)) 741i-0334 Door County hosts Ally Mansion - lite up for the holidays. ,.• ss•.t isAttEls:Jes.ti•;;ueisrliols.-;es.cum nnt! :nit}} September 24 - October 7, 1998 Wisconsin Light S puti.wit 17 Continued from page 17 Mid-week instruction in rag rug gus omelet, broccoli Rates are $50/night. Do-Ri-Chi weaving, spinning and handmade paper- quiche, homemade serves a full continental breakfast with making is available. The house is filled blueberry pancakes 44, fresh fruit salad, bagels and muffins, with delightful books, art supplies, or blintzes. Rooms .%°- 4k, sweet rolls, gourmet coffee, choice of games and puzzles waiting to be range from $40- juices and cold cereal. Mastercard, enjoyed. The four-season porch is $80/night plus tax. check or cash is accepted. equipped with nature books and binocu- Third and additional lars, with bird feeders in the trees just nights are discount- INN AT PINE RIDGE outside the windows. ed. Two night mini- Route 1, Box 28 Rest, play or celebrate - hiking, bik- mum stay for Hixton, WI 54635 ing and antiquing are nearby. Groomed Christmas to New (715) 984-2272 trails for cross-country skiing are within Year's week, Valen- 10 miles, or you can ski right from the tine's week, Sept A B&B especially for women, Inn at door, making your own trail. An Amish 15-Oct 31 and Pine Ridge is co-owned and operated by community is nearby to explore via a major holidays. Angler's Haven Guest Room at Wild Rose Guest Joanne McGibbon. It is a country quiet personally guided tour. Entirely smoke free The place convenient to 1-94 in central Brunch is served every morning at By reservation only. Perched on a hill in Lodi, Wisconsin, Wisconsin. Amenities include outdoor 10am and is a feast of coffee, fruit plate, Prairie Garden is a working farm where hot tub, cedar-lined sauna and fireplace. juice, popovers or muffins; hot multi- JAMIESON HOUSE INN you can help feed the animals. You'll Each room has a special blend of grain cereal (an exclusive Inn recipe) 407 North Franklin Street start your day with a farm breakfast antiques and comforts. followed by a Spanish or fresh aspara- Poynette, WI 53955 while enjoying the breathtaking views (608) 635-4100 of the Baraboo bluffs and Davils Head www.jamiesonhouse.com ski hills. r CLOSE TO THE You can take a hike up to Gibralter or visit Mazo Beach, a nude •0 NUDE BEACH! Set amidst two acres of patio, flowers Rock, ':;s1MOIL and trees are the former homes of Hugh beach located on the Wisconsin River. Jamieson and his eldest son, Hugh Take a tour of the local winery, and for gambling at Ho I • Pierce. Built respectively in 1878 and night owls there's 1883, these dignified brick Victorian Chunk. Prair▪ ie Garden Bed & Breakfast homes are joined with an old school- Rooms range from $55-$115/night Outdoor Spa • Fantastic Breakfasts • Farm Animals house to comprise the Jamieson House plus tax. Major credit cards and checks Ari164N MANSION INN 1/2 hour North ofMadison • Rooms Start at 155 Country Inn. are accepted. Limited smoking areas. • Victorian splendor fit for a queen. Decorated with antiques and quality Gift certificates are available. Open all • Guest rooms with fireplace and private _ CALL 800.380.8427 reproductions, the Jamieson House Inn year. Pets are okay, but please inquire bath (or shared bath). • 3-parlor guest area with grand pianos. Todd & Dennis, Innkeepers strives to provide 20th century comforts. first. • Explore the whole house, hang out in W13172, Hwy 188 • Lodi, WI 53555 Expansive rooms and suites are WILD ROSE GUEST HOUSE the kitchen with your hosts. equipped with modern private bath- 1437 County W • Wine & Cheese, full country breakfast. L is Pay us a visit on the Web: svit • Geneva Lakes area, weekend tours. www.prairiegarden.com rooms. Guest rooms are free of televi- Stoughton, WI 53589 • Gift Certificates. $75-$125+tax/night. sions and telephones. (608) 877-9942 511 East Walworth Ave • Delavan, WI 53115 Breakfast is served daily in the con- www.execpc.com/—wildrose servatory. The lower level is decorated Call Joe or Ron at 414/728-9090 Fax: 414/728-0201 in a fine rural European fashion and fea- Owned and operated by Amy tures a restaurant specializing in savory Meisner and Vera Vidos, the Wild Rose dishes of European origin. Guest House is a charming 1920s farm- The Inn is only six miles from Lake house situated just outside historic vt• 19th Century Charm IVY INN Wisconsin offering swarming, boating Stoughton, Wisconsin, only 20 minutes 20th Century Conveniences HOTEL RESTAL RANT and fishing. The nearby McKenzie from Madison or Janesville. Sleeps 7 - 3 bedrooms/3 baths Environmental Center affords leisurely Conveniently located, just two min- Experience the Distinctive Hospitality Formal dining room self-guided walks through several utes away guests will find a 27-hole golf ofa More Gracious Era . .. 4-poster beds ecosystems and Rowan Creek is one of course with restaurant. Within 5-10 Private pier Award Winning Restaurant the state's best trout streams. Canoeing, minutes, guests can discover antique Fabulous dining Intimate Tavern horseback riding, golfing and bicycling shops, art galleries, and specialty shops. Splendid Banquet Rooms & antiquing nearby area readily available. Dog racing at Made up of "theme" rooms, Wild Lake Delton, and the gaming tables of Rose has a guest room for everyone. Awesome sunsets Ho Chunk casino are a short drive away. Grandma's Sewing Room, Anglers Cross Country Skiing Room range from $65-$150/night Haven, and Toy Box are featured, along Golfing at 2 nearby courses plus tax. Credit cards are accepted. with the Sports Chalet, a private semi- You'll be back ... rustic bunkhouse. Long Weekend - $700 PRAIRIE GARDEN BED & The character of Stoughton is Weekly - $1400 2355 University Avenue BREAKFAST enhanced by its historic buildings. The in the Historic Como Bay Hall W13172 Hwy 188 Victorian downtown has been designat- University Heights District Lodi, WI 53555 888-717-7678, Ext 5707 ed a National Register Main Street (800) 380-8427 Historic Distric. Cooksville, just seven a4- 608-233-9717 www.prairiegarden.com miles south, boasts a general store oper- ating since 1846. Cambridge, also near- For over five years now, Prairie by, holds a Fall Fest celebrating autumn Garden has provided a safe and friendly harvests featuring music, farmer's mar- environment out in the country for the ket, pie baking contest and scarecrow LGBT community. Here you can relax contest each October. and experience some of Wisconin's best Rooms range from $57 (off season) --taitytkoN._ Gueot Howe „iFikelp.V- kept secrets. to $62 (on season). A full country break- Get a full body massage in the barn fast is served each morning. Cash or accompanied by soft music and candle- checks is accepted. The entire house is Located on 5 glorious acres. Hike, bike, golf; shop or just light, top it off with a soak in the Jacuzzi smoke-free. Please inquire regarding with a complimentary beverage and see children. No pets, please. enjoy nature while relaxing on our screen porch. a wonderous star show.

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Amy & Vera Be spoiled in rooms with old world charm. Canopied beds, double whirlpools, fireplaces, Hot Tub - Sauna 1437 County W • Stoughton, WI 53589 TV/VCR/Stereo, Coffeemaker, all make your A Country Quiet Place Convenient to escape complete. Enjoy a memorable romantic dinner at Emily's in the lover level 1-94 in Central Wisconsin Especially for Women 18 Spotight Wisconsin Light September 24 - October 7, 1998 715.987.2272 GL Film & Video Fest Week 2 o x I! ing Men Reviewed by Glenn Bishop an extraordinary film and the first out I :Apti"it SEARCHLIGHT 4'r4 P. of Western Africa to confront the issue :P I C T U R E S: Faithful readers will have found in of homosexuality. Sori and Manga are CORDIALLY INVITE YOU AND A GUEST TO ATTEND A SPECIAL SCREENING Of the last WI Light, an overview Glenn two 20-year-old students who are provided of the entire 11th Annual truly, madly, deeply in love. Unlike in Milwaukee Gay and Lesbian Film and America where Lesbians are chic, 5, Video Festival. these lads don't even have a language Here, Glenn will focus specifically with which to develop their relation- on Week 2 highlights. ship. Nor will their parents even allow If there is one simply fabulous, not- for the possibility of the existence of WIT/ /* to-be-missed program at this year's their feelings for each other, Manga is festival, it is "From the Archives: Some even sent to a native healer to "cure" le"t4 Essential Queer Cinema" on Thursday, him. whim, Ira, October 1 at 9pm. From Kenneth Much closer to home is the delight- Anger's classic Fireworks and Jean fully grunge coming-of-age comedy Cann &e Genet's erotically sublime Un Chant Totally Confused (Saturday, October ieint6-644y D'Amour to Barbara Hammer's leg- 3, 9pm). Set in Chicago, Totally endary Dyketactics, queer cinema just Confused features Johnny, a record- doesn't get any better than this, so store clerk whose dreams of "MTV don't miss it! success" clearly exceeds his meager Another program for both boys talents. Johnny's best friend Wiley is ( 1)14.7Colair low(40) and girls, and all those in between, is something of a "gloomy-Gus". While Gra rigramarel We're Funny That Way (Saturday, he professes to be sexually confused, October 2, 7pm), a concert film/doc- even Glenn clued in pretty quickly to OLIVER PLATT STANLEY TUCCI umentary of the First International the rapturous attention he plays to the Teagle F. Bougere • Elizabeth Bracco • Steve Buscemi • Billy Connolly Festival of Gay and Lesbian Humor. presumably straight Johnny. Will Allan Corduner • Hope Davis • Dana Ivey • Allison Janney Included in the program are Wiley ever make a move on Johnny? Richard Jenkins • Matt McGrath • Alfred Molina • Isabella Rosseilini Milwaukee's own "Funny guy", John What will Johnny do? And what about Campbell Scott • Tony Shalhoub • Lili Taylor McGivern, plus Kate Clinton, Steven Johnny's girlfriend? Perhaps lacking Moore, Lea DeLaria, Karen Williams the dazzling smiles of Billy's and Bob Smith — who must be the Hollywood Screen Kiss, Totally -rHEiMPOSTORS least funny "funny guy" Glenn has Confused is quirky and refreshingly ever seen! original! THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 •7:30PM More than just a Comedy Central Lastly, Glenn must make mention of LANDMARK'S ORIENTAL THEATRE special, We're Funny That Way fea- Barbara Hammer's The Female Closet 2230 N FARWELL AVENUE tures comic and revealing backstage (Thursday, October 1, 7pm). TICKETS AVAILABLE WHILE THEY LAST AT: interviews, focusing on how each Pioneering Lesbian filmmaker Barbara DESIGNING MEN • 1200 S 1ST ST. MILWAUKEE comic has developed their own unique Hammer explores the Lesbian and FRIDAY, SEPT. 25 - SATURDAY, SEPT. 26 NOON-5PM style of humor. bisexual histories of celebrated Theatre is overbooked to ensure capacity and we strongly recommend you One of the joys of a festival such as women artists and the attempts by art ARRIVE EARLY. At the theatre seating is on first come, first serve basis. this is the opportunity to see films that historians to keep them in the closet, would never, ever reach Milwaukee. long after their deaths. A worthy, 5 Such a film is Dakan, translated "des- intriguing and definitely thought pro- tiny" (Friday, October 2, 7pm). This is voking film. Milwaukee's Pecker: Waters' Best Film Levi/Leather In Years Dance Bar Reviewed by Glenn Bishop Christina Ricci), Pecker might be tak- MILWINUICEE In a very odd way, Glenn related to ing photos of his sugar-drooling little ff 4r 4ii John Waters' delightfully madcap sis', rats fornicating in an alley or family of Divine, Edie the Egg-Lady, even hot, hunky male strippers "tea- Mink Stole and, of course, blue-haired bagging" customers at the local Gay David Lochary, who was the first bar Pecker's older sis works at. naked man young Glenn ever saw on When Pecker's Sub Shop boss tol- film. erates his first "showing", Pecker is Over the years, Glenn has followed discovered by a sophisticated New John Waters' sad if inevitable descent York City dealer (Lili Taylor). Following into mainstream cinema beginning a glittering opening at a chic NYC with Polyester, only to be followed by gallery, Pecker suddenly becomes the 300 West Juneau Avenue • 4 the likes of Cry-Baby and Serial Mom darling of the art world, not to men- Open T4esdaY- SPn a with a mix of melancholy and disap- tion a household name.... mart' mo pointment. Success comes. It must! Yet, as this Still, the ever-so foolish Glenn has is very much a morality tale, it comes kept a candle burning with the hope but not without a price. Pecker can that John Waters might someday only watch as his family, at the best of make a triumphant return to his deli- times teetering on the edge of lunacy, ciously perverse roots. is driven to the brink of collapse. While Pecker may not reach the Can Pecker maintain his artistic dizzy heights on the gross-out meter integrity and still get his kooky family Al i as does Pink Flamingos or Female back? Glenn'li never tell! Trouble, Waters is back in Baltimore Pecker might not be a John Waters with his most engaging film in ages. masterpiece, but it is a delicious satire Pecker is named for its youthful on the art world and is happily filled hero, Pecker (squeaky-voiced Edward with cameos ranging from Cindy DJ EDbit • Wednesday-Sunday nights Furlong), a photo-obsessed lad who is Sherman to Patricia Hearst. And forever taking pictures with his thrift- Edward Furlong is certainly a likeable shop camera. When not taking shots little pecker,... er, Pecker. THE SHAFT BAR of sexy girlfriend (played by sexy Open Friday and Saturday • TOpnt to Close 4 Dress Co

Snne :nh September 24 — October 7, 1998 Wisconsin Light pui - lit 19 Gutzman's Kiss of the OMEDYCOMES OUT Of THECLOSET! Spider Woman: A Delight • to Behold Reviewed by John Jahn tines, portrayed fellow prisoners and Kiss of the Spider Woman (music guards. by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, They did a fine job, except for book by Terrence McNally) is one of some of the occasional, unsuccessful those musicals that wraps song and forays into solo singing. dance around a deadly serious plot. Finally, Monica Degnan Nobler Though full of comedic moments, it was terrific as Molina's mother, has at its core fundamental lessons appearing to him mostly in dream about life, love and the absolute pre- sequences but also in one final meet- ciousness of freedom. On September ing as Act Two nears its finale. 18, 19 and 20 Dale Gutzman Director Gutzman clearly provided Productions presented the Wisconsin this latest production with some excel- premiere of this musical play with the lent singers and actors, all obviously potent message at Centennial Hall of well rehearsed. The entire cast was, the Central Library in downtown on the whole, up to the task of this Milwaukee. ambitious musical. Two men, cellmates in a Latin The excellent musical accompani- American prison, have lost their free- ment was provided by a duo of on- dom for widely different reasons, yet stage keyboardists (Ernest they end up in the same place, shar- Brusubardis, Jack Forbes Wilson) and ing the same fate. Valentin (Robert a percussionist (Ted Brusubardis). As Hirschi) at the beginning of Act One is Gutzman often does, the band was on thrown into prison simply for being an stage along with the rest of the action. avowed Marxist. He shares the cell of This amounts to a bit of a gamble Molina (David Flores), an openly Gay that some in the audience might find man who was entrapped by the police distracting. I've found this to only be and imprisoned simply for being Gay. the case when the actual acting and Both men have the misfortune of living singing are failing to steal my entire in an authoritarian nation bent on the attention. The compelling, powerful repression of any and all performances in this pro- of society's "out- duction meant that the siders." on-stage band was- Kander & n't the least bit Ebb's Tony distracting. Award-win- Finally, I ning Kiss of have to com- the Spider pliment the Woman creative teaches use of the lesson d ac props t hat , (Carol where Hirschi ) political and sets freedom is ( T o m squelched, Wellcenbach). sexual free- The set consisted dom often shares of a variety of both the same fate. spider as well as Valentin and Molina prison-themed elements. ALL NEW SHOW! • DISARMINGLY FUNNY! personify this unfortunate Bars, cages, spider webbing, truth. scaffolding - all in gray or black and Flores was perfectly cast as Molina. variously lit in reds or yellows. WITH SPECIAL GUEST He manages to elicit every ounce of Combined with an effective use of humor, camp and sympathy that his lighting, the stage elements were character possesses. Hirschi's perfor- some of the best I've seen in a small MARY WAITROVICH mance as Valentin was dramatic and theater company production. Indeed, evocative. He doesn't have a tradi- I wouldn't have been surprised to tionally beautiful singing voice. Yet its have seen the same set design in a rougher edges actually brought more major "professional" theater compa- SATURDAYOCTOBER 3 8pm depth to his musical numbers, in par- ny production with a bigger budget. ticular "Marta," Valentin's Act One Gutzman's Kiss of the Spider love song to the woman of his heart Woman was a delight to behold. His (Sarah Sokolovic) that lives some- fine group provided an evening full of UM MEMO! MAIM where "Over the Wall." superior voices and acting, taking The two men were even physically place amidst a superb set, telling a 2090 ATWOOD AVE, well matched: the smaller, softer tale of great importance to us all. Molina to the bearded, tough revolu- Upcoming Gutzman Company MADISON, WISCONSIN tionary, Valentin. productions include a Gay-themed The title character was performed show entitled Celebration, to be per- $16.5° IN ADVANCE • $18." AT THE DOOR "'um"' by the strong-voiced, raven-haired formed in October at the Circle Stage Marilyn White. The vicious, despica- Theatre. There will also be a George ble prison warden was powerfully and Ira Gershwin review in Tickets available at: Barrymore Sox Office, Green Earth, performed by Gutzman Company vet- November at Centennial Hall. For Star UMW Exclusive Company ( Slate St. and High Point eran Lawrence J. Lukasavage. The more information call (414) 466- Center), Magic Mill (University be. and East Town), & supporting cast, which provided 4049 (Celebration) and (414) 327- backup to several musical numbers 3552 (Gutzman Goes Gershwin). Room of One's Own. Charge by phone by calling MOM and well-choreographed dance rou- The Barrymore Box Office, 608.241.8633 r.r.,3 20 Spotight Wisconsin Light September 24 — October 7, 1998 Suzanne Westenhoefer Comes to Madison with FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 DAILY SPECIALS an All-New Show! 16th Anniversary Party POOL• DARTS Envelope Night - FOOSBALI JUKEBOX by Virginia Harrison jaded; they sit back and say, "Make (weeknights) Nationally known comedienne me f--ing laugh." In southern states WIN CASH AND PRIZES Suzanne Westenhoefer has all-new there's "hang time;" I tell a joke, then MONDAY material, and soon she'll be bringing wait while they get it. In San Francisco Special Raffles for it to Wisconsin! Wisconsin Light they get the joke, but they have to PULL TABS caught up with her at home in Ohio. pause before they laugh to check out • She began the phone conversation by if it would be politically correct. In L.A. Entertainment and Sporting explaining how she and her girlfriend they laugh if it's about themselves. My TUESDAY had been watching Ellen reruns. That favorite place to do a show is in the Events • answered one question: is she avail- central area of the country, where CLOSED able? they're truly excited you're there. • SW: Yes, I'm one of those pathetic They're a giving audience. Lesbians. I've been with my girlfriend WL: Our readers will be glad to see SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 WEDNESDAY for six years. I've never dated. The first that! 6-8PM HAPPY HOUR relationship lasted ten years, and now SW: Oh, yeah! I love Milwaukee The Party Continues this one. and Madison! It's a hip area, but with 8PM-CLOSE: $1 OFF WL: That's great to hear! I small town people, as in friendly Free Tap Beer and thought if you were single, and open, not as in ALL SHOTS perhaps your Wisconsin Deliverance. Soda 6-9 pm 15C TAPPERS AND fans could be given WL: There's been ,. something to hope talk you're thinking Special Guest DJ SODA for as they line up about doing a sit- • at the stage door com. after the show. SW: Yes, but Dancers at 10pm THURSDAY SW: Women r q unfortunately 6-8PM HAPPY HOUR don't line up at things aren't Dance Contest at 11pm the stage door. I going right 8PM-CLOSE: $1 OFF don't get that! now. What hap- (no pros), Raffles Straight men still pened to Ellen ALL BEER AND come on to me, stopped our plans MIXED DRINKS though. dead in their WL: Is it the make- tracks. But, this is SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 COMPLIMENTARY up and the hair? show BUSINESS, and BORST OEUVRES SW: Oh, I'm too femme they have to sell advertis- Open at 3pm ,:`O°, to be a Lesbian...? Actually, the ing. They can't just run a show • world has opened up to the idea of because it's good, unfortunately. Watch Pro Football on FRIDAY Lesbians not just looking like the WL: Would you write your materi- stereotype: Ellen, Ann Heche, k.d. al, or just star in a show of your own? our 3 TV's 6-8PM HIPPY HOUR long. Well, k.d. looks the stereotype, SW: I'd like to find my own Larry DJ 1OPM-CLOSE but I don't think she cares. David [Seinfeld] who would write with 25( Taps and Sodas WL: True. And it's become trendy to and for me. Someone who could do MUSIC YOU CAN be a Lesbian. I have several friends on writing based on how well they know the fence that I'm just waiting to see me and my humor. That's what we're Karaoke 4-7pm DANCE TO! fall onto our side. in search of right now. Everyone ENVELOPE NIGHT SW: Those women on the fence thought Lily Tomlin was doing her own Munchies should be pushed off onto the other stuff, but she has writer, Jane Wagner. WIN UP TO $100 side. We don't want them on this side, I need a Jane Wagner. IN CASH AN then have them reform and on go on WL: What would your show center TV or something and make us all look around? MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 PRIZES . bad. SW: It would be family-oriented - • WL: Speaking of people looking about family, like sisters and parents. Packer Night bad, have you used the Clinton/ I'm tied closely to my family. SATURDAY Lewinsky scandal in your shows WL: As a role model for Lesbians Watch Monday Night recently? and Gays, how do you respond to the 6-8PM HAPPY HOUR SW: I talked about it a lot when the expectations? Football on our 3 TV's DJ 1OPM-CLOSE that expecta- scandal was really breaking in mid- SW: I have respect for • August. Now, it's really passed being tion. I like to think and I hope that I am Free Pizza and Munchies funny. It's so horrible. It's like O.J. It representing the Gay community well. SUNDAY got to a point where O.J. wasn't funny I couldn't possibly represent every sin- Special Drawings at anymore. It's like, "Oh, my God, what gle individual - no one could. I hope OPEN 11:30 FOR else is going to come out?" At some that the Gay community sees me and NOON KICK-OFF point, what more can you say? It's all thinks my material is a good thing; Half Time been said before. that they're proud of it. FOOTBALL GAMES WL: If someone were to have a fan- WL: Where did you get inspiration Plus Normal Sunday Specials tasy they told about you, what do you for your new show material? $5 PITCHERS UNTIL think it would be? SW: I've drawn from some big 10PM SW: Probably, "Let me do her events that have gone on this year. But 'or the. Fk7st Seats in Town . . . make-up. I want to pluck her eye- I'm not going to talk about that here. $10FF ALL JUICE brows!" I don't have major eyebrows. You'll have to see the show! anittiO DRINKS I color them in. I color my roots a few Suzanne Westenhoefer will per- shades lighter, but I don't do the form her all-new show in Wisconsin. 200 E WASHINGTON FREE SHOT EVERY bleach thing. Yuck! She will also perform in Madison with MILWAUKEE WI WL: Do you find unique audience special guest Mary Waitrovich on PACKER TO personalities across regions of the Saturday, October 3 at the Barrymore 414.649.9003 FREE FOOD AROUND country? Theater. Tickets are $16 in advance, SW: Absolutely! In D.C. they get $18 at the door. For more informa- FANNIES HAS ALWAYS BEEN OPEN TO HALF TIME every single joke. They know all the tion, contact the Barrymore Box Office THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY political references. In NY they're at (608) 241-8633.

nnt! :nhi September 24 - October 7, 1998 Wisconsin Light Spot!i_wit z yelling things like, "When the hell is to convince the guard I was a reporter. the coach gonna let Gopher play?" We tried to seduce him, kiss him, kiss _ ear Tuthie and "Is Charro doing the half time each other — nothing worked. show?" We were almost kicked out After pretending I was the blind Dear Ruthie, living in Texas at the time — in a little when Pearl asked an usher if he ever one, the guard grabbed my arm and I have fantasies about being RV park called Happy Trailers To You saw Doc's wiener. attempted to throw me out. Pearl a men's locker room atten- — and Pearl came down for a visit. By half time Pearl and I could bare- dropped to the ground in front of him dant. I think about this fre- Well, that weekend some of the ly see the game. Pearl wanted to find yelling, "Ruthie — go limp. Go limp!" quently and wonder if I think Cowboys appeared on The Love Boat, out if EVERYTHING was bigger in Just like my third husband Lenny on about it too much. Is this just a and Pearl demanded we get tickets to Texas. Before I knew it, we were off to our wedding night, I went limp. I fetish? I only fantasize. Am I see them in person. So, the next day the locker room to see if we could dropped to the floor like a sack of wet all right? we packed up a cooler, threw on our sneak in. cement. - Grope On My Soap Rope star spangled hot pants — yours were We tried everything to get past the Suddenly, the locker room doors on inside out Pearl — and headed off guard at the door. Pearl pretended she flung open and dozens of Dallas Dear Soap, to the stadium. was blind to see if she could walk in Cowboy football players began leap- This reminds me of the time Pearl Well, sitting in that hot sun slam- by accident. We wrote the word ing over us and out onto the playing and I got locked inside the Dallas ming beers all day can do a number PRESS on a feminine napkin and stuck field. Pearl and I were able to crawl Cowboy locker room. You see, I was on a gal. Soon Pearl and I were it to the side of my rain bonnet trying into the locker room, but the poor guard was trampled and had to be taken to a hospital. Waiting for the players to return, we decided to take a dip in the locker room's whirlpool and share the flask of vodka Pearl kept under her left breast. Well, In her drunken state, Pearl forgot to take her pantyhose off, and a few minutes after being in that C'est La whirlpool, her hose blew up to nearly Vie five times their size. Z31 Znd. Street • Mihiauhee "Look!" she started yelling. "Dear South God! I've got that Elizabeth Taylor dis- Open: Mon-1 ri 5 pin-Zani • Satiaan. 2,pm-Close ease The Enquirer was talking about." Before I knew it, the pantyhose were so big that her bottom half had begun to float to the top of the water, and she had to hold on to the sides of the whirlpool to keep from falling out. I grabbed her legs and squeezed them ALVIN SUNDA'Y'S to get the swelling down. In doing this, however, the air shot up to her rear making her keester look SLINDA•stS Brittany like two beach balls under a potato sack. "This is it!" she cried. "Stand Beer Bust S3 back, Ruthie — my ass is gonna Morgan. blow!" Pearl was screaming at this .\ 3-8par. point, "Oh dear God, open those & girls heavenly gates cause I'm gonna be tom_ shootin' up there at warp speed!" TACOS Suddenly, Pearl's legs slipped out- 10:30p.m. side the whirlpool with the current of overflowing water. She laid on the locker room floor looking like an alco- holic whale. "So, this is how it ends," she whispered. "Give Harriet my Wayne Newton records," she instruct- aO ed, "and don't sleep with my ex-hus- bands." With that we heard a rip, and BAcoS water began rushing out of her panty- hose. "Oh God," she moaned. "Your 2,5 , Beers water breaks when you're dying, too — no one ever told me that." All the commotion got the attention of Mon, 'rue, Ved. some guards, and after sobering up a bit, we were escorted from the stadi- um. Nights So, how does this relate to your problem? Well, everyone's got a fan- tasy or two, or thirty-seven. I believe that most people's fantasies involve Fabio, but I understand that some don't — and that's okay. As long as you aren't putting yourself or others at cocs. risk, or letting the fantasy rule your Tif-GESDAIS life, I think you're okay. Don't be like Pearl and let your 1‘.•,1 TAIL locker room fantasy get you in trouble. Now, I gotta go. Pearl and I are still ifOUZ working on our lawsuits against the 6 PIZZA Dallas Cowboys and Leggs Inc. You can write Ruthie, c/o 5-8p.Tr. Wisconsin Light, 225 S. Second St., Milwaukee, WI 53204. You can also email her via www. wilight.com or [email protected]. nntl "nht 22 Split:Ann Wisconsin Light September 24 — October 7, 1998 rot FWIMICS

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Glenn finds himself at the word Eye Contact tAtC, Nu- ow there's no Tom Cruise outing in the 8. Mommie Dearest. Some say it processor this morning. Why? One on Saturday, works. David Ehrenstein's forthcoming ruined her career, but Faye might reasonably ask. Why, indeed! October 3, book, Open Secret: Gay Hollywood Dunaway's portrayal of Joan Quite simply the blame lies within 7pm at After- 1928-1998, features a chapter titled Crawford captured just the right note the pages of Michael Craft's latest wards Bookstore, 2710 N. Murray "Tom Cruise," which fueled a story in in this hilariously over-the-top take on Mark Manning Mystery, Eye Contact. Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53211. the National Enquirer speculating that the private life of the movie queen. After a hard day at the office and per- New on the Shelf: 7. Tootsie: Dustin Hoffman may not haps a cocktail too many with Glenn's the very married mega-star was about Fiction: to be exposed as Gay . But instead of have made an attractive gal, but this dearest friend in the whole world, Lois de Mille, Glenn found himself attempt- Past Due rehashing rumors about the star's sex- crowd-pleaser was a throwback to by Clare McNab uality, the book, due in October, uses studio classics while remaining very ing to unwind with a little reading before bed. Wrong. Wrong, wrong, Naiad Pb $11.95 Cruise as a metaphor to discuss our contemporary. Detective Inspector Carol Ashton is fascination with the bedroom habits of 6. Whatever Happened to Baby wrong. At about half way through the back in Past Due, the tenth installment celebrities. Jane?: You couldn't have a queer top book, Glenn should have known that in Claire McNab's riveting Lesbian Blank and Bobby McGee 10 list and not consider camp classics mystery series. In her latest case, like this one, starring battling bitches a page-turner such as Eye Contact Melissa Etheridge won't be Janis would keep him up well into the wee Carol Ashton must track down the Crawford and Bette Davis, whose reproductive specialist Dr. Joplin after all. The Lesbian rocker has hours of the morning absolutely fran- murder of eerie and hilarious performance of Brin Halstead. His body has been long dreamed of playing the leg- tic to find the solution to this com- I've Written a Letter to Daddy served found mutilated, bludgeoned and endary pelling murder mystery. soul singer, but word has it she as inspiration for frumpy drag queens burnt beyond recognition. But had just doesn't have the acting chops to And anyone who knows Glenn also everywhere. knows what a mistake it is for Glenn to Halstead really been the charismatic, pull off the role. However, Melissa's 5. 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Their foible- troversy, with the conservative director Gus Van Sant was still making Lake Shore Drive loft. As the story filled courtship makes for a delightful read as Rettenmund explores gay love Catholic League planning to bus in singularly original films like this one. begins, Mark has rather curiously and sex in the '90s. true believers for opening night 2. Some Like It Hot. The first studio been assigned a science story. A protests when Corpus Christi pre- film to highlight men in drag is also Professor Zarnik claims to have dis- Non-Fiction: mieres October 13th. In the play, the movie that made Marilyn Monroe covered a tiny tenth planet in our The Best Little Boy in the World Jesus is depicted as 'a Gay man. a star. I think those are pretty clear cri- Solar system. The story should have Grows Up gone to the Science Editor, but he has Expect to hear a lot more about this teria for the list, not to mention the film by Andrew Tobias disappeared mysteriously. one, including word of a vocal is funny as hell. Random House HC $23.95 This doesn't seem like much of a The classic coming out title, The Best counter-demonstration organized by 1. Midnight Cowboy: Everyone story until Mark begins to suspect that Little Boy in the World was a primer Gay playwrights Craig was talking Lucas (Prelude about Gay director John Professor Zarnik may not be who he for a generation of Gay men. Now 25 to a Kiss) and Tony Kushner (Angels in Schlesinger's X-rated masterpiece, says he is. Then Mark discovers the years later, Andrew Tobias sheds the America). which starred Jon Voight as a small- lifeless body of Cliff Nolan, the now pseudonym John Reid in order to tell Dreamgals town male hustler out of place in New late Science Editor. Further digging by the rest of his story in The Best Little Comebacks are all the rage in York City. More than that, it's a great Mark reveals that Cliff was very Boy in the World Grows Up. Not the Hollywood, so Diana Ross's return non-sexual love story between two naughty, keeping a file on many of story of his financial achievements, should come as no surprise. Besides, men, wonderfully played by Voight their journalist colleagues, perhaps here Tobias relates his personal tales, all these pseudo divas like Mariah and Dustin Hoffman. already extorting money from them. from heartbreaking relationships to Carey need to see a real queen in And now, the worst, which was Mark and Neil's life is further com- coming out to the President of the action. Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds much easier to pick than the ten best. plicated by the appearance of cute-as- United States! and his wife Tracy are developing an It's hard to figure out what's more a-button and buff besides, David Family Outing Bosch, a cub untitled feature film for Fox 2000, set awful in this film: the acting (save for reporter assigned to by Chastity Bono with Billie Fitzpatrick assist Mark on the Zarnik story. David to star Miss Ross along with L.A. Law Stockard Channing) or the writing Little, Brown HC $24.00 is a sexy little scamp obviously trying alum Blair Underwood. (more than 100 cliches, I counted). But In 1990 the supermarket tabloid there's no doubting that To Wong Foo, to seduce Mark. Ten Best... and One Worst Star outed Chastity Bono. Although Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar When Mark learns that David's nip- she had come out to family (Sonny Everyone else is doing it, so why was an embarrassment on all counts. ples are pierced, even Glenn knew was supportive, Cher was shocked not me? What follows is my opinion of Thanks for nothing! Mark was in over his head. Is and angered) and friends, Chastity the ten best queer-themed films of all Romeo San Vicente, who is always Professor Zarnik really Professor hastily retreated back in the closet. It time, along with the one worst. looking to break "homerun" records, Zarnik? Has a tenth planet really would be five years before she would 10. The Birdcage: The film isn't been can be reached care of this publica- discovered lurking beyond come out publicly on her own terms, great, but Nathan Lane's performance Pluto? Will Mark succumb to David's tion or at [email protected]. For on the cover of The Advocate. In is. He and writer Elaine May were a ample physical attributes? And what more Deep Inside Hollywood, Family Outing, Chastity weaves her match made in celluloid heaven. role does the evil homophobic visit www.gay.net. own dramatic story with practical 9. Longtime Companion: No movie Christian Family Crusade play in this advice for those thinking about com- better captures the dawn of the AIDS conspiracy? ing out. epidemic. Everything else about it is Guess you'll just have to read Michael Craft's Eye Contact. . . nnta. :nhil 26 Spin:mint Wisconsin Light September 24 — October 7, 1998 •

forged references, painted walls, As I see it, humans require a few Tina Lee trimmed hedges, sheltered children, conditions to be met in order for Tinealityby bagged lunches, managed telemar- them to feel valuable and to per- keters, wiped butts, marketed mer- ceive their existence as having some Determining One's Value Despite my naiveté, I extracted chandise, and even shown skin; all worth. I like to illustrate these condi- by Tina Lee from the whole of these events, and this to make a buck. Throughout, I tions in the form of a triangle bal- the seemingly endless preaching, a never knew my value. anced delicately on one of its points. My father raised me to believe recipe for determining ones self I always thought I was a failure. I The top left point represents Self; that my character and my value as a worth: 2 cans of tuna fish, 1cup had a double undergraduate from the top right point represents some human on this planet were directly mayonnaise, 1 chopped onion... oh U.W. Madison, plus lots of continu- notion of Spirituality (Yuck. I hate connected to the perceived status of sorry, (couldn't resist) that was the ing education, yet I wasn't the boss, that word.); the bottom most point my chosen profession. The more recipe for the tuna casserole we I never really brought home the big represents Community. high ranking the job, the more pres- used to bring to Bible study. money, and I certainly wasn't, in Self entails meeting one's daily tige it commanded, the more worth- Actually, I came to believe that my most of my positions, required to requirements in heath and hygiene. while the person. Boiled down: Boss value was directly proportionate to wear a power suit. Brush, floss, eat nourishing foods, good. Plebeian bad. the degree to which I was a giving, It wasn't long before I realized and don't smoke too much and My mother, conversely, instilled loving person who aspired for noth- that a pattern was emerging in my always protect yourself from dis- the notion of charity in me; actually, ing. selfish and acted for the com- life. I never stayed anywhere for any eases. If you're ill, rest and recuper- she intended for me to be a good mon good. time, and my private life became as ate. Christian. Every Sunday I sat rest- For obvious reasons, I'm not a distended with volunteering ventures Spirituality entails nature walks, lessly fidgeting through a portion of Christian now. I'm way too selfish, and selfless acts as a hot air bal- all time spent petting animals, read- a Presbyterian sermon, from where I and it was way too stressful. So was loon, turgid, seams taught and near- ing, and meditation and/or was whisked away with all the other being a corporate suck-up, which ly at the point of rupturing. prayer — if that's your bag, baby. tiny tots to Sunday school. used to be my job. This leads me Being only human, I had limited Community is the key of the three. In the summer I attended church then to the issue at hand, or the energy. Between work and volun- Since people are not unbiased camp. As a matter of regular after- dilemma, whichever you prefer: teering, I hardly had the strength to udges of themselves, we all need noon life, I trudged behind my moth- If a person's value is determined floss. And in the deepest crevasses feedback, which is easy to come by er as she gathered with community by their deeds in and out of work, between my teeth, that stress still if you volunteer your services. women, most wearing skirts or bell- what is the value of a human whose shows. Volunteering in teaching literacy, bottoms, in this living room or that work is nothing more than a deep, Fun became an obsession, assisting with parade preparations, backyard. They congregated mostly black abyss, utterly void of gratifica- because I desperately needed it. writing a column for LGBT newspa- to gossip, but also to study the Bible. tion, and whose idea of community Volunteering became my only way pers —these activities make me a Back in those days, I had a outreach is a Wednesday night to justify my existence. My father's member of the community. Dorothy Hamel haircut. I also had spent at the local titty bar drinking teaching had been flawed, since Community is family. enough of the holy influence in my jack and cokes? — I'm making any particular job is nothing more These three conditions, basic as pre-pubescent life to impress perma- direct references to personal experi- than a screw or bolt in a huge they are, are endlessly challenging. nently on my mind the value of ence here. machine designed to produce wick- It takes effort to be good to yourself human compassion, charity and the For instance, I have had countless er-appearing, plastic picture frames. and to other people. The reward for importance of volunteering, as well status-free jobs in my 28 years. I've My mother's teaching, though chari- me is having you people as part of as the knowledge that Christianity cleaned toilets, made Manhattans, table, hadn't provided for the neces- my family. That makes everything would never be for me. typed manuscripts, hung hosiery, sity of selfishness. worthwhile, including me.

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Topic: Coming Out a man's trip on a riding lawn mower Lakeshore Gallery (Milwaukee), SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 as Bisexual. BestD Clinic, 1240 E. accross the state of Iowa. ($14)382- 4401 N. Oakland Avenue, display of Ko-Thi Dance Company Brady St. FMI call Steve at 6044. Linda and Jerry Maples, 6-8pm thru (Milwaukee), Studio/Community (414)483-5046. Meetings held first NCOD Events (Statewide), See October 18. FMI (414)964-2540. Classes, every Saturday at the Saturday and third Tuesday of each NCOD Schedule, page 13. Arts Element Gallery (Milwaukee), Milwaukee High School of the Arts, month. Absolut Benefit 3 (Milwaukee), The 10050 N. Port Washington Road, African American dance for ages 5- SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 Firehouse, Historic Third Ward. Mequon. Joan Kritchman-Knuteson 105. (414)273-0676. Solidarity Sunday (Madison), 4th Wisconsin AIDS Fund's annual Paper Sculpture exhibit continues Metro Cafe (Milwaukee), Hotel annual event, co-sponsored by Auction. 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28 Spotight Wisconsin Light September 24 — October 7, 1998 OBITUARIES by Ron Geiman So... What about the Wisconsin So... don't you find it kind of a twist Preveon. It has to be taken with daily In Loving AIDS Walk and the honorary Chair, Ms. of logic that President Clinton signed dosages of carnitine, which it depletes Chastity Bono? Needless to say, she's the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) from the body. Just approved by the Memory of My not an award-winning speaker, and after because he had long opposed legal mar- FDA last Friday is a Non-Nucleoside an interview, we found out she doesn't riage for Gays and Lesbians? Was he RTI (Non-nuke) with the chemical Friend have much of a personality, either. Poor pandering to the "family values" crowd? name of Efavirenz, brand name Sustiva. girl, with her background and upbring- Did he think he was demonstrating Another class of drugs called Samuel F. ing, you'd think she could at least talk moral leadership? If he thought same Ribonucleotide Reductase Inhibitors conversationally! sex marriage by two committed adults has one such proven drug on the market, Belnavis, Jr. Maybe she lead a sheltered life, would besmirch the institution of mar- Hydroxyurea (Hydrea). Hydrea is an old because her parents, Cher and Sonny, riage, then why did he get caught with drug for specific cancers, and it targets 1961-1998 feared for her safety and exposure in the his pants down so often during his pub- an enzyme that the HIV virus needs, press... but I wonder. lic career? which is made by blood cells. by Ron Geiman I wonder how she got a job with the So...The Fall TV premiere season is Some research has shown that these I met Sam shortly after meeting my national Human Rights Campaign as a upon us, and it is So Gay! Even with new drugs, in combination with some of roommate Kim. Sam was another of spokesperson and then moved onto the Ellen gone, there are plenty of other the older meds, or with Hydrea, can be those La Crosse to Milwaukee trans- Gay and Lesbian Anti-Defamation family types to take her place. The big- effective.... the question remains, for plants I got to know through Kim, once (GLAD) League as a media consultant. gie promises to be Will & Grace, a sit- how long? The HIV virus constantly he moved here. Then again, perhaps her lack of commu- com starring a straight woman and a mutates, and the drugs being used at the Sam was attending school at UW- nication skills is why she wasn't at Gay man who are best friends. (Does time of mutation, become ineffective. Stout, near La Crosse, but living in either place for very long... this sound like a familiar plot line, or Because it attacks the virus in a different Milwaukee at that time in the '80s. He I heard her speak at the AIDS Walk what?) way, Hydrea is the sole drug that is not was always a special person — kind and Breakfast and was far from impressed Will, who isn't obviously Gay, has a affected by mutation. giving, and even through his long strug- or motivated. Methinks she should best friend, Jack, who is a flamer. Jack is Other new drugs are in the more dis- gle with multiple AIDS opportunistic spend more time writing her second played by Sean Hayes, the hero from tant pipeline, including other PIs and infections, Sam never lost his sense of book and doing promotional tours that Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss. Advance RTIs and NN-RTIs, as well as entirely humor. require little speaking. As far as a guest publicity on the show has been heavy, new types of drugs, which may be our Sam always worked two jobs, and in lecturer or speaker, lots of "you knows" and many reviewers have placed it on best hope yet. Meanwhile, I predict we between, it seems he spent most of his and "Uhmmm's" aren't the trademarks their "Best of New Season" lists. are going to see a steady increase in the off time hospitalized. I lost count of of a polished speaker. Other shows, thanks to a breakdown number of people whose drugs have how many times he had PCP or infec- So... overall, the Walk was great in the September 15 Advocate, include failed them. Notice how I said the drugs tions resulting from his IV line. Then with sunny, almost too hot, weather. 24 more Gay characters. New . shows failed them... there is a percentage of there was the CMV Retinitis and other Once again, the fundies had to make with Gay and Lesbian characters are: PWAs who fail their drugs, too. In other assorted "ickys" all suffered silently their presence felt, but they were far out- The Brian Benben Show (Billy words, they take them improperly, skip and with a total lack of self-pity. numbered by the Christians, religious Hernandez), Fantasy Island (Harry), doses, or lead unhealthy lifestyles. He left behind his longtime partner groups and church school groups that Linc's (Rosalee Lincoln), Living in So... what's this mean? I wish I had Mark Pellowski, along with his large were walking with us. It's also near sac- Captivity (unnamed security guard), the answer, and many researchers feel blood family, and huge Gay family. He rilege that the fundies were standing Rude Awakening (Jackie), and Sex and the same way. But here's my sugges- was born June 24, 1961 (Gay Pride near the foundation work for the new the City (Stanford Blatch). tion... If you are one of those PWAs Week, how prophetic) in Copaigne, Milwaukee Art Museum's Calatrava Returning shows and their Gay and whose current drug regimen works, New York to Chris and Sam, Sr. In 1974 addition. After all, with all the Gay Lesbian characters are: Spin City don't switch meds until you see your the family moved to Milwaukee. artists in the world, you'd think their (Carter Heywood), Chicago Hope viral load going over 50,000 or you see Sam graduated from Dominican signs would go up in smoke or some- (Dennis Hancock), ER (Maggie Doyle), a precipitous drop in your CD4 cells. High School in Whitefish Bay in 1979. thing dramatic like that! Frasier (Gil Chesterton), Homicide: Even with a detectable viral load under He then attended UW-Stout, where he I was really impressed with the large Life in the Street (Tim Bayliss), Friend's 100,000, most people stay relatively free eventually received a Bachelor of Arts number of young people, women and (Susan Bunch & Carol Willick), and of opportunistic infections. in Hotel and Restaurant Management. families involved this year. Loved the Suddenly Susan (Hank & Pete), Mad So... Remember, the more times you Traveling back and forth to Milwaukee cheer leading squads scattered along the About You (Debbie and Joan), Nash switch meds, you lower your chances of between part time school and at least route, too. Nothing like a little rah-rah to Bridges (Stacy & Pepe), NYPD Blue other drugs working down the road. One one full time and a part time job, it took get the people moving. (John Irvin), Profiler (George Fraley), drug often negates the affect of another. years for him to complete his education. For the second year in a row, the total and Veronica's Closet (Josh). We can't And when you change one drug in your (I get worn out just thinking about his raised was less than the previous year, forget the cartoon characters Mr. regimen, all of them should be changed lifestyle.) breaking the tradition of increased totals Garrison in South Park, and the closeted at the same time. Sam worked at Mader's for twenty- in previous years. Some blame the per- Waylon Smithers in The Simpsons. For those of us on so-called "salvage two years. A workaholic, he also put in son selected as Chair, but I think it is So... I personally know three people therapy" because approved AIDS drugs ten years with Holiday Inns of America, mostly apathy and the misconception in the Milwaukee area who have died no longer work for us, there is hope. at the same time. He was a highly val- that the epidemic is over in this country. from AIDS complications in the last Hydrea has benefited me, when added ued employee at both establishments. Sure, a major personality like Rosie month. That signals to me that the hon- to my past regimen with the addition of Victor Mader knelt at Sam's bedside O'Donnel or Oprah would have been eymoon may, indeed, be over. ddl. However the ddl, which I had been in the hours before Sam's death was nice (and might have been able to The first Protease Inhibitors (PIs) on in the past, brought back increased inevitable. Sam passed away at home express coherent thoughts), but "politi- were introduced in January of 1996, and neuropathy, which is why I stopped it in surrounded by people he loved. cal niceties" prevented certain ones within six months, the number of AIDS the first place. I'm now in the process of Besides Mark and his parents, Sam is from being confirmed."Opening deaths dipped dramatically. For the past obtaining approval for two of the survived by his sisters: Michelle Closets, Opening Minds" is the slogan two years I've personally known only a expanded access experimental drugs, Bledsoe, Stacey Dobbins and Cherise for this year's National Coming Out handful of people who have succumbed. Preveon and Ziagen. Rowsom; grandparents, Richard and Day (NCOD) events across the country. These recent deaths, in such a short Indications are that the two other Vanzorn Smith, Ashton and Lyra The traditional NCOD is October 11, period of time, are alarming to me in expanded access drugs will receive Belnavis; and many aunts, uncles and but Milwaukee's Human Rights League their significance for people with AIDS FDA approval within the next several cousins... and a host of friends. (Sam, for Lesbians and Gays and the (PWAs). months. say "Hi" to Nel & Steph and the others, Milwaukee LGBT Community Center So... what lies in the near future for The "Next Big Thing" that we need is up there!) have designed a weeklong series of the two thirds of us PWAs who no an accurate, cheap and quick test that A High Mass was held for Sam on events to celebrate. Madison also has a longer are benefiting from the PIs? will indicate exactly which drugs your September 15 at Our Lady of Good "Coming Out Series" that starts on Well, there are two new anti-retrovirals particular viral strain is immune to. Hope Catholic Church, with entomb- Monday, October 5 and runs through nearing approval. One of them is a Current genotypic testing is faulty, ment at Wisconsin Memorial Park. Tuesday, October 15. Nucleoside Analog Reverse expensive and hard to access by most For more info on Coming Out Day Transcriptase Inhibitor (nuke), such as clinicians. This sort of test would be the activities in Madison call (608) 256- AZT, ddI, ddC, etc.; its chemical name most useful tool to come along since the 8361. In Milwaukee call the LGBT is Abacavir, and its brand name is advent of viral load testing. Community Center Hot Line at (414) Ziagen. The second is from an entirely So... keep your fingers crossed, pray, ti 483-4710. You can also check out the new class of drugs, called Nucelotide chant, whatever, and be a good patient. schedule and article on page 13. RTIs. Its chemical name is Adefovir, aka bis-POM PMEA, brand name September 24 — October 7, 1998 WHAM 29 CLASSIFIEDS 100-Employment 200-Real Estate 400-Services 700-Speak Your Mind

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