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A gay Annapolis man faces charges in ° °Ê iÌiÀÊvwÊV>ÃÊMICHAEL SESSAÊivÌ®Ê>` DAVID MARINERÊÃ}i`Ê>Êi>ÃiÊvÀÊiÜÊvwÊViÊÃ«>ViÊ >ÃÌÊÜii° connection with an alleged hit-and-run accident that left a D.C. woman dead. RUDY CORADO WASHINGTON BLADE PHOTO BY MICHAEL KEY Prosecutors contend Joel Bromwell struck Ruby Whitfi eld with his SUV on WASHINGTON BLADE FILE PHOTO BY MICHAEL KEY March 21 as she and two other people D.C. Center signs lease for new space were walking across Florida Avenue cafeteria where they ate took their at the intersection of 11th Street in orders “in a very mean way.” Others After three months of negotiations with city offi cials, the D.C. LGBT Northeast D.C. after attending a called them “maricones” or “faggots.” Community Center on Saturday signed a 15-year lease to rent space in the meeting at New Samaritan Baptist Corado said she also received what she city’s Reeves Center municipal building at 14th and U streets, N.W. Church. The police charging document described as “that hateful look” on the Michelle Ross, the LGBT Center’s vice president and chair of its Relocation alleges Bromwell’s vehicle dragged days she could not “pass” as a woman. Committee, said the lease-signing clears the way for the center to arrange Whitfi eld for “approximately 86 feet “I always knew that freedom is for an extensive renovation of the fi rst fl oor, storefront space that will be the before becoming dislodged from” it. something we take for granted here,” center’s new home. Bromwell reportedly told police offi cers she told the Washington Blade. “Being “Our projected move-in date range is toward the end of June,” Ross said. who took him into custody that he had gay and being free is something that is She said a start-up date for the construction has yet to be set, but center just left Cobalt before the incident. The totally, totally taken for granted here. offi cials expect the work to begin soon. police charging document says he told Because these people when they Center President Michael Sessa told the Blade earlier this month that shortly them he had two Captain Morgan rum choose to be free, they become part of after the D.C. Department of General Services accepted the center’s proposal for and cokes “over a period of two hours.” the 121 people that get killed.” renting the space through a competitive bidding process, the center discovered Bromwell, 32, faces charges that Salvadorian law bans discrimination more renovation work would be needed than originally expected. include intent to kill another and to based on sexual orientation and HIV Among other things, a long-standing rat infestation problem requires that the infl ict serious bodily injury on another status, but the U.S. State Department entire space be gutted and redone. Under a provision in the lease that the DGS with a conscious disregard of an noted in its 2011 Human Rights Report informed the center about at the outset, the tenant must accept the space “as is” extreme risk of death or serious bodily that it remains “widespread.” Anti- and be responsible for the cost of any repairs and renovation work. injury to another. trans discrimination and violence in the However, Sessa said DGS didn’t inform the center until later in the process MICHAEL K. LAVERS country remains endemic. that it would be responsible for a monthly fee of $1,500 over and above the The Salvadorian LGBT rights group $4,000 rent to cover utilities and maintenance services. Entre Amigos reported to the State Ross told the Blade on Tuesday that through negotiations with the center, Trans advocate returns Department that police and other DGS agreed to drop the utilities and maintenance fee in exchange for public offi cials continue to engage in adjusting the rent to $4,500 per month. to El Salvador “violence and discrimination against LOU CHIBBARO JR. sexual minorities.” A transgender activist from D.C. American University Washington is among those who attended El College of Law students Brandon Salvador’s fi rst LGBT rights conference Roman and Arli Christian, who is an that took place from March 12-17. intern at Whitman Walker-Health, also Universal Gear in progress taken from the store’s Casa Ruby CEO Ruby Corado, who attended the gathering. store robbed surveillance cameras. fl ed the Central American nation in 1986 Aside from participating in the ALDES D.C. police have listed the incident as during the country’s civil war, spoke at a conference, Corado also visited her a robbery and assault, Mengistu told the vigil were advocates read the names of 121 father while in El Salvador. She and her The D.C. men’s clothing store Blade, because one of the two suspects LGBT — mostly trans — murder victims two sisters also returned to the home Universal Gear, which is gay owned, assaulted her as she tried to stop them during the fi rst day of the conference that in which she lived and the elementary lost about $5,000 in merchandise on from leaving while they carried large took place at Central American University school she attended. Saturday morning in a snatch-and-grab quantities of clothes form the store’s racks. in San Salvador, the country’s capital. “I put a lot of closure on that because robbery committed by two unidentifi ed Franco has urged police to assign She also visited several LGBT many of us that come from different male suspects, according to store more foot patrol offi cers to the 14th advocacy groups in the capital — one countries in a way we are in the perfect offi cial Yemi Mengistu. Street business district where Universal of the organizations had pictures of the situation without persecution,” Corado Mengistu said the incident at the Gear is located as a means of deterring bodies of those who had been killed said as she became emotional about upscale store at 1529 14th St., N.W., what he has called an ongoing series of displayed on the wall. fl eeing the country. “You’re just taken marked the fi fth time it has been robberies by brazen young men, some Corado said she experienced away from these places. And all of victimized by similar robberies since appearing to be teenagers, who have homophobia and transphobia herself a sudden you wake up in a different 2009. As it has since 2009, Universal targeted his store. when she ate lunch with a group of country like I did 27 years ago and you Gear’s owner, David Franco, has posted Similar to the past incidents, the LGBT advocates during the conference. don’t have time to say goodbye.” on YouTube a video of the robbery latest two suspects posed as customers She said the servers in the university MICHAEL K. LAVERS WASHINGTONBLADE.COM MARCHÊÓ]ÊÓä£ÎÊUÊäx END OF MONTH SP ECIALS!

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PHILADELPHIA — Writing for CBS Sports, columnist Mike Freeman has revealed that NFL players say they know of a current player preparing to They’re falling come out as gay. “Based on interviews over the past several weeks with current and former players,” Freeman writes, “I’m told that a current gay NFL player is strongly considering coming out publicly within the next few months — and after like dominoes doing so, the player would attempt to continue his career.” Though a few players have come out after retiring, there has never been More senators announce an active openly gay player, but Freeman believes that will soon change. Montana — like Virginia, Missouri, Ohio Speaking to Freeman, veteran NFL star Scott Fujita of the Cleveland Browns marriage support and Alaska — bars such nuptials in the said, “I honestly think the players of the NFL have been ready for an openly state constitution. gay player for quite some time now.” By CHRIS JOHNSON Tester took to his Facebook page to [email protected] announce his change of heart. Utah marriage ban goes to court “Montanans believe in the right to Democratic Sens. Tim Kaine (Va.), make a good life for their families. How Jay Rockefeller (W.Va.) and Jon Tester they defi ne a family should be their SALT LAKE CITY — Three couples fi led suit in U.S. District Court, Monday, (Mont.) have joined a growing list of U.S. business and their business alone,” challenging Utah’s voter approved constitutional prohibition on same-sex nuptials. senators who now support extending Tester wrote. “I’m proud to support The groups bringing the suit, which alleges the law violates the U.S. marriage rights to same-sex couples. marriage equality because no one Constitution, include two same-sex couples who have been barred from Also among the senators clarifying should be able to tell a Montanan or marrying, as well as one couple whose Iowa marriage is not recognized by their same-sex marriage support in any American who they can love and the state of Utah. recent days are Alaska Sen. Mark Begich who they can marry.” “As attorney general, I swore an oath to defend the Utah Constitution (D), and as the Blade has reported, Recent polls have shown a marked and will do so by defending against this lawsuit with every resource at my Virginia’s Mark Warner (D), Missouri’s increase in support for same-sex marriage disposal,” said Utah A.G. John Swallow, according to the Daily Herald. Claire McCaskill (D) and Ohio’s Robert in America, with growth particularly strong Portman (R). among the youngest voters. Ariz. lawmaker introduces anti-trans bill In a statement to the Washington The avalanche of senatorial support Blade, Kaine echoed a remark made this comes as the Supreme Court hears oral week to the Times Dispatch of Richmond. arguments this week in two cases that PHOENIX — After failing to gain support for a bill that would make it a crime “I believe all people, regardless broach the topic of same-sex marriage for some transgender Arizonans to use the bathroom, an Arizona lawmaker of sexual orientation, should be recognition. is now attempting to make it illegal to punish businesses that discriminate. guaranteed the full rights to the legal Via her Tumblr account, McCaskill Republican John Kavanagh has updated his proposed language, prior to its benefi ts and responsibilities of marriage made her relatively low-key committee hearing this week, to protect businesses and facilities that choose under the Constitution,” Kaine’s announcement in a posting with a title to bar trans visitors from using the restroom corresponding to their gender. statement reads. “I hope the Supreme that cites a biblical passage: “And now The bill initially called for making the act of using a bathroom opposite from Court will affi rm that principle.” abide faith, hope, love, these three; one designated for a person’s birth gender a class one misdemeanor. Joining Kaine is West Virginia’s but the greatest of these is love. I According to the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, Kavanagh’s Rockefeller, who told ABC News that he Corinthians 13.” efforts to target transgender Arizonans follows passage of a local ordinance believes same-sex couples should have In her posting, McCaskill says she in Phoenix that prohibits public accommodation discrimination based on the right to marry. reached her decision because many of her gender identity. “Churches and ministers should gay and lesbian friends were embracing never have to perform marriages that long-term committed relationships and Gay Florida mayor in DUI arrest violate their religious beliefs, but the she found herself “unable to look them in government shouldn’t discriminate the eye without honestly confronting this against people who want to marry just uncomfortable inequality.” GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Nearing the end of his fi rst two-year term, gay because of their gender,” Rockefeller “Supporting marriage equality for gay Gainesville, Fla., mayor Craig Lowe will likely face tough criticism after a crash said in a statement emailed to ABC and lesbian couples is simply the right last week resulting in a drunk driving arrest. 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Along with the DUI, he was West Virginia bars same-sex couples McCaskill notes signifi cant debate charged with property damage and careless driving. from marrying in law, but the state has is taking place within the United “I apologize for the harm that this situation has caused to my friends, not amended its constitution to bar States on marriage rights for same-sex supporters, and the citizens of Gainesville,” Lowe said in a statement after his such nuptials, leaving the door open for couples and says people of faith of have release. “Moving forward, I will work hard to regain your confi dence and trust.” the legislature there to change the law taken different sides on the issue. She Lowe faces a run-off election in April against former city council member, in the future. maintains churches shouldn’t be forced Ed Braddy, who was himself arrested for a DUI in 2006. 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Questioning at the Supreme Court during oral arguments on Wednesday was just as intense as the previous day as justices grilled attorneys on standing and federalism issues related to the Defense of Marriage Act. The prospects of the court striking down the 1996 law seem strong as no justices expressed any particular love for DOMA, but it’s possible the court ¼Ê>ÊÌ`>ÞÊ>ÊÕÌÊiÃL>ÊÜ ÊÕÃÌÊÃÕi`ÊÌ iÊ may not reach consideration of the 1Ìi`Ê-Ì>ÌiÃÊvÊiÀV>]ÊÜ V ÊÃÊ`ÊvÊ constitutionality of the law because of ÛiÀÜ i}ÊvÀÊi]½ÊÃ>`Ê«>ÌvvÊEDITH standing and jurisdictional issues. WINDSOR.

Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, WASHINGTON BLADE PHOTO BY MICHAEL KEY a Clinton appointee, expressed concern over DOMA because benefi ts — including Social Security survivor benefi ts and access to family medical leave — are under President George W. Bush wanted when the district ruled against Associate Justice Antonin Scalia withheld from married same-sex couples who was hired by House Republicans the anti-gay law. expressed displeasure with the under the law. to defend the law after the Obama Vicki Jackson, a Harvard law professor Justice Department’s decision to stop Under DOMA, Ginsburg said one administration declined to do so in hired by the court to answer this question, defending the law and creating a might ask the question “What kind of February 2011. made her case for why BLAG doesn’t situation in which it’s appealing a case marriage is this?” and compared the law Clement said DOMA helps create have standing and the court doesn’t that was decided in its favor. to a statute that creates “real marriage, uniformity for the federal government have jurisdiction to decide the issue. “I don’t want these cases to come and then skim-milk marriage.” as the democratic process is underway Jackson said the U.S. government before this court all the time,” Scalia said. Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy, deciding the issue of marriage. lacks standing to appeal because it has It’s diffi cult to say if the court will rule a Reagan appointee who’s considered “All DOMA does is take this term not asked the court to overturn lower on the basis of standing because justices a swing vote in the case, made many where it appears in federal law and courts’ decisions. challenged the views on whichever inquiries about DOMA, but at one point defi nes it where it applies in federal She also expressed doubts about attorney was speaking — whether they may have tipped his hand when he talked law,” Clement said. BLAG’s standing, saying separation were arguing in favor of standing or not. about the “real risk” of encroaching on U.S. Solicitor General Donald Verrilli, of powers “will not be meaningful” A ruling on the basis of standing would state power to defi ne marriage. who’s taken up litigation against DOMA if Congress stays out of defense of a likely be more limited in its impact on At issue in the case is Section 3 on behalf of the Obama administration, statute unless it thinks the executive gay couples as opposed to a nationwide of DOMA, which prohibits federal argued DOMA is unconstitutional branch is doing its job badly. ruling striking down DOMA. recognition of same-sex marriage. As because it violates equal protection for Clement maintained BLAG has “I think it went great,” Edith Windsor a result of that 1996 law, Edith Windsor gay people under the U.S. Constitution. standing because the House has told reporters during a news conference had to pay $363,000 in estate taxes in “What Section 3 does is exclude an an interest in preserving a law if the after she and her attorneys left the court. 2009 upon the death of her spouse, array of benefi ts from lawfully married executive branch determines it won’t “I think it went beautifully. I thought the Thea Spyer. couples,” Verrilli said. defend the measure in court. justices were gentle … they were direct. The courtroom was just as packed for Further, he said DOMA should be “The House’s [purpose] is to pass They asked all the right questions. I the DOMA arguments as it was for the subject to heightened scrutiny, or a legislation, and if it’s going to be didn’t feel any hostility or any sense of Prop 8 arguments on Tuesday. Among greater assumption it’s unconstitutional, repealed, only be repealed through inferiority. … In the midst of my grief I those seen in attendance were Human because of the “terrible discrimination” a process in which the House realized that the federal government Rights Campaign President Chad faced by gay couples. participates,” Clement said. was treating us as strangers,” Windsor Griffi n, Senior Adviser to President Verrilli also disputed Clement’s Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, said. “I paid a humongous estate tax. Obama Valerie Jarrett and House argument that DOMA helps ensure an Obama appointee, expressed And it means selling a lot of stuff to do Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.). uniformity for the U.S. government, skepticism that BLAG has standing to it, and it wasn’t easy.” Robert Kaplan, a New York-based saying “if anything, it makes federal defend DOMA in court. She also noted during the news private attorney working in coordination administration more diffi cult.” “But the appointment of BLAG conference that she did not wear a with the American Civil Liberties Union, Standing was such a key issue in is strange to me because it’s not in wedding ring when she and Spyer said DOMA violates equal protection the DOMA case that justices allotted the statute, it’s in the House rules,” became engaged because she had not rights under the U.S. Constitution for not extended time and the fi rst half of the Sotomayor said. come out of the closet. just Windsor, but all married gay couples. oral arguments to consider the issue. 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Justices appear wary Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg should be struck down because gay reminded Scalia that adoption isn’t at people have “suffered a history of of issuing sweeping, issue because California has legalized discrimination” and the law should be national ruling adoption rights for gay couples. subject to heightened scrutiny. Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy, Verrilli said the Obama administration an appointee of former President is “not taking a position” on whether By CHRIS JOHNSON Reagan who’s considered a swing same-sex marriage should be legalized [email protected] vote, acknowledged that sociological throughout the country as a result of the information on the issue is new, but said ruling — but said the door could be open The atmosphere at the U.S. Supreme children who are currently living with to such a ruling in future cases. Instead, Court was tense on Tuesday as justices same-sex partners are suffering “legal Verrilli advocated the idea of a “nine- hammered attorneys with tough questions injury” as a result of Prop 8. state solution.” Under that approach, on the constitutionality of California’s “There is an immediate legal injury states that offer domestic partnerships or Proposition 8 — with a particular emphasis or legal — what could be a legal injury, civil unions, but not same-sex marriage, on inquiries about standing. and that’s the voice of these children,” would have to allow gay couples to enter Within moments of the opening of Kennedy said. “There are some 40,000 into the union of marriage. the oral arguments in the Prop 8 case, children in California … that live with same- The solicitor general said California’s known as Hollingsworth v. Perry, justices sex parents, and they want their parents to own domestic partnership law providing interrupted both Charles Cooper, who have full recognition and full status.” gay couples legal benefi ts but not the is arguing in favor of Prop 8, and Ted Chief Justice John Roberts, another distinction of marriage “undercuts” any Olson, who is arguing against it on Bush appointee, made comments in rationale for withholding the label of behalf of two plaintiff gay couples, with /ÕiÃ`>ÞÊÃ>ÜÊ>À}ÕiÌÃÊÊÌ iÊ*À«ÊnÊV>Ãi°Ê an exchange with Olson suggesting marriage for gay couples. >ÞÊLÃiÀÛiÀÃÊ«Ài`VÌi`Ê>Ê>ÀÀÜÊÀÕ}Ê questions about standing. L>Ãi`ÊÊÕÃÌViÃ½ÊµÕiÃÌÃÊ>`ÊViÌÃ° he doesn’t believe gay couples have a But the idea of a nine-state solution Anti-gay groups, such as right to marry. Many had hoped Roberts seemed distasteful to justices. Associate ProtectMarriage.com, are defending WASHINGTON BLADE PHOTO BY MIICHAEL KEY would vote to overturn Prop 8 because Justice Stephen Breyer, an appointee of Prop 8 in court because California he sided with more liberal justices in former President Bill Clinton, noted that offi cials — Gov. Jerry Brown and and marriage rights for same-sex couples the court decision upholding the health states that provide absolutely no legal Attorney General Kamala Harris — have would likely be restored in California. care reform law. recognition to gay couples provide elected not to do so. Whether these Associate Justice Samuel Alito “I’m not sure that it’s right to view more harm to gay couples than the groups have standing to defend the law expressed skepticism during the oral this as excluding a particular group,” states that offer domestic partnerships. is a question posed by the court. arguments that proponents of Prop Roberts said. “When the institution Verrili also maintained the Obama Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, 8 lack standing to defend their ballot of marriage developed historically, administration isn’t taking a position who was appointed by President measure, indicating someone should people didn’t get around and say let’s on whether proponents of Prop 8 have Obama, was among those asking be able to defend the statute if public have this institution, but let’s keep out standing to defend the law, but said the questions about standing, saying it’s offi cials decline to do so. homosexuals. The institution developed notion they lack Article III standing in “counterintuitive” for a state to grant “In a state that has initiative, the to serve purposes that, by their nature, court is the stronger argument. standing to proponents of a ballot whole process would be defeated if didn’t include homosexual couples.” Both the attorneys for and against initiative because their views are in the only people who could defend the When Olson pointed out that gay Prop 8 also made their cases on the support of the measure. statute are the elected public offi cials,” couples had the right to marry before constitutionality of the measure that Cooper said the California Supreme Alito said. “The whole point … of Prop 8 was passed, Roberts responded were along the lines of the briefs they Court in 2011 ruled that proponents the initiative process was to allow the by saying that it was only 140 days after previously submitted to the court. of a ballot initiative like Prop 8 bear a people to circumvent public offi cials the California Supreme Court ruled in Cooper maintained California voters responsibility to defend the measure in about whom they were suspicious.” favor of same-sex marriage. in 2008 were essentially hitting a “pause court should state offi cials decline to do so. Justices known for being conservative Roberts then asked Olson whether it’s button” by approving Prop 8 and were Otherwise, public offi cials could effectively hinted at the way they may rule in more reasonable to view the situation awaiting further information of the veto a measure by declining to defend it. the case. Alito, appointed by former as the state court making a change to impact on other parts of the country But Olson, a former U.S. solicitor President George W. Bush, cautioned an institution that’s “been around since where same-sex marriage is legal. general under President George W. against a ruling in favor of same-sex time immemorial.” “That would hardly be irrational for that Bush, disputed the notion that anti-gay marriage, which he said is “newer than “The California Supreme Court, like voter to say, I believe that this experiment, groups have standing in the Prop 8 case cell phones and the Internet.” this Supreme Court, decides what the which is now only four years old, even in because they are not elected offi cials. “There isn’t a lot of data about its law is,” Olson replied. “The California Massachusetts, the oldest state that is “Because you’re not an offi cer of the effect,” Alito said. “It may turn out to be Supreme Court decided that the Equal conducting it, to say, I think it better for State of California, you don’t have a a good thing. It may turn out not to be Protection and Due Process Clauses California to hit the pause button and fi duciary duty to the State of California, a good thing.” of that California Constitution did not await additional information from the you’re not bound by the ethical Associate Justice Antonin Scalia said permit excluding gays and lesbians jurisdictions where this experiment is still standards of an offi cer of the State of the legalization of same-sex marriage from the right to get married.” maturing,” Cooper said. California to represent the State of would necessitate the legalization of The courtroom was crowded with Olson, on the other hand, argued California, you could have confl icts of gay adoption, and sociologists have observers who were both for and against Prop 8 was unconstitutional because interest,” Olson said. “And as I said, you “considerable disagreements” on Prop 8. Among those in attendance the measure walls off from a certain could be incurring enormous legal fees whether that causes harm to a child. was California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, group of people the right to marry. on behalf of the state when the state “I don’t think we know the answer to who gained notoriety in 2004 when as “It’s an individual right that this court hasn’t decided to go that route.” that question,” Scalia said. San Francisco mayor he distributed again and again and again has said: the The issue of standing is seen as crucial It’s unclear what disagreements marriage licenses to gay couples before right to get married, the right to have because if the court determines that anti- Scalia was referencing. 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Three days before justices heard oral arguments on California’s Proposition 8, supporters of marriage equality were already lined up before the U.S. Supreme Court on Saturday to ensure they’d have a seat for the historic event. Jeffrey DeSoto, a gay 33-year-old computer programmer from New York, stood cross-legged in line next to his sign reading: “I AM A 2ND CLASS CITIZEN: NOH8.” Near him were his sleeping bag, air mattress, blanket and solar cell to charge his cell phone. “New York State does have marriage equality, but I would want marriage equality across the entire country,” DeSoto said. “That’s an outside outcome to this, but it is there, so I defi nitely would want to have been at the case where that happens.” Jordan Haedtler, a straight 24-year- old resident of Oakland, Calif., said he’s closely watched the Prop 8 case, Hollingsworth v. Perry, from its beginnings and attended oral arguments in the case when they were before the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. “I’m kind of a public policy and ÊiÊvÀi`Ê>ÌÊÌ iÊ-Õ«ÀiiÊ ÕÀÌÊÊ politics junkie,” Haedtler said. “I’ve ->ÌÕÀ`>ÞÊÊ>ÌV«>ÌÊvÊÀ>Ê>À}ÕiÌÃÊÊ been to several oral arguments in other Ì iÊ>ÀÀ>}iÊV>ÃiÃ° cases as well, but this case holds a lot of WASHINGTON BLADE PHOTOS BY MIICHAEL KEY importance for me because I really think that gay rights and marriage equality are one of the main civil rights issues of a “good amount of camaraderie.” As if couples were waiting outside and braving rain boots, so my feet will be dry, and our time.” living in a commune on the sidewalk of the chilly weather to attend the arguments. I have an umbrella. Otherwise, I’m just As of Saturday afternoon, about 15 First Street, he said they’re offering food There was one protester who was wearing taking it as it comes.” people were camped out outside the to each other and keeping an eye on a sandwich sign, but he was speaking A common theme among those building awaiting entry to Tuesday’s each other’s possessions as they wait. out against the Obama administration’s waiting in line was a plan to stay for oral hearing. Wearing coats and hats to keep Among them were a gay couple extrajudicial killing of suspected terrorists arguments for Prop 8 on Tuesday, but warm in a lingering winter cold, those in seeking a ruling in favor of their marriage overseas by drone attack. leave without attending the arguments line occupied themselves with journal rights; college students with an affi nity DeSoto said he was heckled by a on Wednesday for the Defense of writing, conversation and newspaper for legal cases and equality issues; a passer-by who deemed marriage rights Marriage Act. The reasoning — aside reading to pass the time. group of older black men at the front of for gay couples an unimportant issue. from the need to return to work — was For DeSoto, simply coming early on the line played a game of dominoes to “I did have one person come by — a the belief the Prop 8 proceedings were Tuesday morning wasn’t enough. He pass the time. heckler, a dissident, whatever,” DeSoto more historic than the DOMA case. arrived Friday afternoon to wait in line Tyrone Henderson, a 48-year-old said. “He didn’t like my sign. He pretty Still, that didn’t take away from the before the Supreme Court with days D.C. resident, talked about his personal much said marriage equality was not a historic nature of what they’d be able to remaining before the arguments for an support for marriage equality as he serious issue and that we’re all throwing see on the fi rst day of oral arguments on assurance he would have access to the glanced over the Metro section of the a hissy fi t.” marriage equality. courtroom. Washington Post. Those in line were also undaunted Dexter Smith, a gay junior political “Actually, I did a little research,” “I think people should have the choice by a storm that brought a slushy mix of science major at Georgia State University, DeSoto said. “I found the names of of what they want to do,” Henderson snow and rain on Sunday and Monday as said he expected an intense experience people who waited in line for the said. “You should be able to be with who they awaited a place in the courtroom. on that day for those on both sides of the Affordable Care Act, and then I found you want to be with instead of trying to Darienn Powers, a 19-year-old straight marriage equality movement. them on Facebook and messaged a predict who you should be with. I fi gure student from the State University of New “I think it’s going to be packed,” Smith couple of them. 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Ayanbadejo, OutServe-SLDN Executive National Organization for Marriage Director Allyson Robinson, National President Brian Brown; Archbishop Organization for Women President Salvatore Cordileone of the U.S. Terry O’Neill and gay retired New Conference of Catholic Bishops; Hampshire Bishop V. Gene Robinson Concerned Women for America and his daughter Ella were among President Penny Nance; Ruth Institute those who spoke at a rally in support of President Jennifer Roback Morse; nuptials for gays and lesbians that drew American Values President Gary Bauer; a few thousand people. New York State Sen. Ruben Diaz, Sr.; Robinson also joined Rev. Dennis and Tami Fitzgerald, executive director Wiley of Covenant Baptist Church of of the North Carolina Values Coalition, Christ in Southwest Washington, Rev. are among those who spoke. Abena McCray of Unity Fellowship The Family Leader CEO Bob Vander Church in D.C., Sister Jeannine Gramick Plaats noted Rev. Billy Graham and of New Ways Ministry in Mount Rainier, newly elected Pope Francis’ opposition Md., Washington National Cathedral to same-sex marriage. He also spoke Dean Gary Hall and others at an about the 2010 recall of the three Iowa interfaith service at the Lutheran Church Supreme Court justices who ruled a of the Reformation near the Supreme year earlier the Hawkeye State’s ban Court earlier in the day. on nuptials for gays and lesbians was “We all know that something special unconstitutional. is happening here today,” Republican “We saw what happened when a strategist Margaret Hoover said. court usurps the obvious will of the “That’s why we are here in love to `ÛV>ÌiÃÊÊLÌ ÊÃìÃÊvÊÌ iÊ>ÀÀ>}iÊìL>ÌiÊÀ>i`Ê>ÌÊÌ iÊ-Õ«ÀiiÊ ÕÀÌÊÌ ÃÊÜii° people,” Vander Plaats said. “What demonstrate that all Americans have happened there is the people of Iowa the constitutional right and the freedom WASHINGTON BLADE PHOTO BY MIICHAEL KEY listened and they responded and they to marry the person they love.” responded with the historic ouster of all D.C. Congressional Del. Eleanor after the state’s same-sex marriage law same-sex marriage law and DREAM the judges in the 2010 election.” Holmes Norton pointed out nine states took effect and their daughter held Act that both passed. “We defi nitely Bishop Harry Jackson of Hope and the nation’s capital allow same-sex up their signs to shield members of want the justices to know the American Christian Church of Beltsville, Md., couples to marry. the Westboro Baptist Church who had people support marriage equality.” claimed marriage between a man and “There are no second-class citizens in gathered on the sidewalk. “This is history As same-sex marriage supporters woman reduces poverty and rates of America,” Norton said. “There are no in the making and we wouldn’t miss it.” spoke outside the Supreme Court, an youth incarceration, domestic violence second-class marriages in America.” Baltimore resident Lucas McCahill, estimated 2,000 opponents of nuptials and sexual abuse. 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Ravens star reiterates County) told team owner Steve Bisciotti for interracial marriage and now we’re ‘this is a civil rights issue’ that Ayanbadejo “should concentrate on fi ghting for LGBT marriage or same-sex football and steer clear of dividing the fan marriage,” he said. “The overlying issue base” last August after he donated two is government trying to dictate who we By MICHAEL K. LAVERS Ravens tickets as part of a Marylanders should love and the Constitution clearly [email protected] for Marriage Equality fundraiser. that states everyone is created equal The Ravens and Chris Kluwe of the and has equal protections under the Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendon Minnesota Vikings are among those law, but clearly they don’t.” Ayanbadejo on Monday said he was who defended Ayanbadejo. A Maryland Ayanbadejo conceded he has received “excited” to speak in support of legislative committee last month some criticism over this comparison, but marriage rights for same-sex couples concluded Burns violated the General not from communities of color. outside the U.S. Supreme Court on Assembly’s ethics rules when he wrote “This is a civil rights issue; this is a human Tuesday. (See related story on page 14.) to Bisciotti on offi cial stationary. rights issue,” he said. “There’s been much “I’ve gone out to the polls and “I’m pretty proud to pay taxes and opposition to that, but I still fi rmly believe passed out fl iers and done stuff like be in Maryland and be in a state that’s in my stance that it is an equal rights issue. that, but I’ve never spoken in front of a paving the way that’s really trailblazing People are entitled to their opinions, but courthouse or in any type of rally ever >ÌÀiÊ,>ÛiÃÊiL>ViÀÊBRENDON and changing people’s minds and it’s the fact of the matter that people are AYANBADEJOÊÃ«iÊÕÌÃìÊÌ iÊ-Õ«ÀiiÊ before,” he told the Washington Blade ÕÀÌÊÌ ÃÊÜii° opinions and attitudes toward LGBT not treated equally and that’s something during an extended interview. “This is equality,” Ayanbadejo said. you can’t argue about. Equality is not sort of uncharted territory for me. I’m WASHINGTON BLADE PHOTO BY MICHAEL KEY Ayanbadejo, whose father is Nigerian somebody’s opinion. It’s your right as an kind of the most unlikely of people to and mother is of Irish descent, added American citizen.” do so where everyone else will be some challenges California’s Proposition 8, he feels highlighting the fact his parents Ayanbadejo, who fi led a brief in sort of activist or is some way involved in 2009 became the fi rst professional and other interracial couples could not support of marriage rights for same-sex in politics. I’m just a concerned citizen.” athlete to endorse marriage rights for legally marry in some states before the couples with the Supreme Court in the Ayanbadejo, who spoke alongside same-sex couples. He also became one Supreme Court in 1967 struck down such Prop 8 case with Kluwe, is working with D.C. Congressional Del. Eleanor of the most public faces of last year’s bans in its landmark Loving v. Virginia Athlete Ally to fi ght homophobia and Holmes Norton and others outside campaign in support of the referendum decision is an effective argument within transphobia in sports. the Supreme Court before the justices on Maryland’s same-sex marriage law. the current debate. hear oral arguments in a case that State Del. Emmett Burns (D-Baltimore “In Loving v. Virginia we were fi ghting CONTINUES AT WASHINGTONBLADE.COM washingtonblade.com BALTIMORE NEWS DIGESTÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ , ÊÓ]ÊÓä£ÎÊUÊ£Ç

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The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Community Center of Baltimore and Maryland (GLCCB) announced the appointment of Matthew Thorn to the role of interim executive director last week. According to a press release issued March 20, with this appointment the GLCCB’s board of directors is moving to reaffi rm the role that the GLCCB plays in the LGBT community. “The Board of Directors of the GLCCB feels strongly that Matt Thorn’s skills and experience will be a real benefi t to the organization as its interim executive director,” said board president Mike McCarthy. “While we are sad to lose him as a board member, we are thrilled that he has stepped up to the challenge of guiding the GLCCB through what promises to be an exciting period. Matt’s devotion to the GLCCB and the greater commitment that he is showing by becoming interim executive director are going to be critical factors in the success of the GLCCB.” Thorn has been involved with fundraising and nonprofi t management. For nearly the last decade he’s worked to assist the homeless, the arts, education, the developmentally disabled and LGBT issues. He started his fundraising work with numerous local, state and federal candidates raising funds for their election campaigns through online and social media. The GLCCB’s Gary Wolnitzek, who has been serving in a director capacity after the departure of former Executive Director Craig Wiley, will retake his role as program director. Thorn has most recently been a consultant and previously served as director of development at Equality Maryland. He resigned from that post when Equality Maryland’s former executive director Morgan Meneses-Sheets was removed by the board two years ago. He also served as one of the national co-chairs for the National Conference on LGBT Equality: Creating Change. Thorn currently serves as a member of the Victory Fund Campaign Board and president of the steering committee for PFLAG-Howard County. Thorn is a graduate of The Catholic University of America in Washington, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in International Relations. “I am looking forward to strengthening the Center and bringing its programs, services and outreach into the 21st century,” said Thorn. “We aim to address the epidemic rate of homeless LGBT youth, build on programming for LGBT elders and work toward transgender non-discrimination, education and upholding the laws that are currently in effect.” Equality Maryland schedules potluck

In an email to donors, Equality Maryland announced it is holding a “celebration” potluck dinner on Wednesday. The notice, signed by Equality Maryland ﬁ eld organizer Owen Smith, stated: “We know this might sound a bit odd, but even though SB 449 didn’t make it through committee, we’re throwing a party. Why? Because together with you, our community and concerned people all over Maryland we created a historic precedent. We worked together to form an empowered community that stands together.” The Senate’s Judicial Proceedings Committee on March 14 voted 5-6 to kill SB 449, The Fairness for All Marylanders Act of 2013. The bill, had it passed, would have provided statewide anti-discrimination protections on the basis 5)&/&8 of gender identity and expression in housing, employment and public 46#"36065#"$, accommodations. Equality Maryland, along with other state groups, worked to get the measure passed. The potluck will take place at the GLCCB, 241 West Chase St. in Baltimore from 6:30-9:30 p.m. GJOBODJOH MFA community arts exhibit

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NEWS REPORTER oppose drones and war Amanda pleasures and perils of “Re- moral drift, targeted assassinations and LOU CHIBBARO JR. venge” made me a meaner UNO player. the normalization of drones. [email protected] ext. 8079 But then came the 10th anniversary But revenge is so Old Testament. NEWS REPORTER of the pre-emptive “Shock and Awe” Even Emily/Amanda has learned its pit- CHRIS JOHNSON [email protected] ext. 8083 invasion of Iraq and the beginning of falls. Revenge brings more of the same NEWS REPORTER the end for thousands of Iraqi civil- or worse. Ten years ago Bush II was MICHAEL K. LAVERS ians, American soldiers, Saddam Hus- avenging his father’s wimpy retreat in [email protected] sein, electricity, water, trees, birds, truth, the fi rst Iraq war. I wish father and son EDITORIAL INTERNS ERIN DURKIN hope and on and on. I have never felt so had just gone to family therapy. PHOTO EDITOR seethingly vengeful. Mind you I am nowhere near forgive- MICHAEL KEY KATE CLINTON is a humorist who has entertained For as sectarian violence continues to ness. Instead of putting Bush, Cheney, [email protected] LGBT audiences for 30 years. Her monthly column appears exclusively in the Blade. Reach her via wrack Iraq and our soldiers come home Rumsfeld etc. in orange onesies in lock- MANAGER, DIGITAL INITIATIVES kateclinton.com. crippled by war to an overwhelmed, un- down, now I think they should be forced to PHIL REESE responsive Bureau of Veterans Affairs, watch, for the rest of their born days, a con- [email protected] ext. 8078 Due to a recent medical confi nement, George Bush is narcissistically painting tinuous loop of Rachel Maddow’s excellent CREATIVE DESIGN/PRODUCTION with its concomitant desire for an out-of- nude pictures of himself, living in assisted special, “Hubris,” about the lead-up to the body experience while the body healed, living in Dallas, and riding his bike. The war. 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President deserve the same rights they have. It was would lead to same-sex marriage being Jimmy Carter came out for marriage a noteworthy sign of the times that Chief legal in California but have no impact on equality along with hundreds of Ameri- Justice John Roberts’ lesbian niece Jean other states. They could also declare that ca’s leading businesses from Walt Disney Podrasky sat and listened to her cousin prohibiting same-sex marriage is unconsti- to Goldman Sachs. President Obama’s ask questions from the bench related to tutional and throw out laws in the 32 states Justice Department weighed in strongly how she can live her life. that now prohibit it. Judging by the ques- P E T E R R O S E N S T E I N is a D.C.-based LGBT rights on both cases saying any prohibition In the Prop 8 case there was interesting tions asked and the comments made that and Democratic Party activist. He writes regularly for on same-sex marriage, or the federal discussion around the options. In the fi rst result now looks unlikely. the Blade. government’s ability to recognize legal 30 seconds, Roberts asked the proponents Though not a lawyer, my prediction is same-sex marriages, is unconstitutional. of Prop 8 to address whether they have that DOMA will be overturned by a vote of The Supreme Court has the briefs in Now we wait for six men and three wom- “standing” to bring the case. Justice Ken- 6 to 3 with both Roberts and Kennedy sid- Hollingsworth v. Perry (the Prop. 8 case) en to determine whether lesbian and gay nedy commented that the court may have ing with the majority. The court will punt with and United States v. Windsor (the De- individuals can live our lives to our full po- acted too quickly in taking the case. But regard to Proposition 8 and go with states’ fense of Marriage Act case). The rallies tential; publicly declare our love; and share in the discussion over whether anyone is rights ruling 5 to 4 that in essence same-sex are over; the oral arguments have been in the benefi ts and obligations of civil mar- harmed by same-sex marriage, Kennedy marriage is legal in California but not apply heard. The slew of amicus briefs fi led riage. History would suggest that like last said if same-sex marriage were not al- the ruling to any other state. have been read, including one signed by year where the fate of the Affordable Care lowed it would be the 40,000 children liv- I pray for more. My hope is that the Su- 172 members of the 435-member House Act (Obamacare) was decided, we won’t ing with same-sex parents who would be preme Court will side with the arc of history. of Representatives — nearly 40 percent hear the justices’ decision until the last day harmed. Justice Kagan, to some laughter, But with or without them we will move for- — maintaining that DOMA unconstitu- of the court term. addressed the issue of the claim that mar- ward and win in the long run. If the court tionally deprives same-sex couples of the While speculation runs rampant about riage is for procreation only by suggest- doesn’t stand for full equality now the right to be treated equally. who the swing justice or justices will be, ing that in that case couples where both battles will continue state by state. Then Justices heard about the fi rst Repub- I suggest we remember Obamacare and husband and wife are over 55 couldn’t be despite how quickly momentum is moving lican senator, Rob Portman (R-Ohio) who prepare to be surprised. Many agree the married. That led to a rather humorous toward equality it will still take time for same- came out for same-sex marriage based political fi ght over same-sex marriage is back and forth on fertility. It appears that sex marriage to be a universal right.

OUR BUSINESS MATTERS Moratorium measure rallies residents for reform MidCity neighborhoods District’s largest assemblages of vibrant cadre of business licensing opponents has moratorium. Yet the more numerous sup- commerce, residents have joined in large undoubtedly expanded beyond merely de- portive neighbors surrounding the busi- oppose proposal to prohibit numbers to battle imposition of a liquor li- feat on the moratorium proposal. ness-to-be below the residence of Previte new restaurants, bars cense moratorium. Five restricted licensing Entrepreneurs seeking to open a res- and her husband and NPR “Morning Edi- areas exist elsewhere, most for more than a taurant or bar are quick to discover the tion” host David Greene, are excluded from decade with negative economic develop- obstacles in navigating unduly cumber- standard licensing review procedures. ment impact, and not a single one has yet some licensing procedures affecting the Until the D.C. Council acts to eliminate been terminated. city’s largest private sector industry. That’s the special “legal standing” of self-des- A total liquor license moratorium pro- the lesson learned by neighborhood resi- ignated license protest groups to directly posed by the tiny group of longtime hos- dent Rose Previte while seeking a liquor intervene, unrepresentative and unreason- pitality business objectors for a nuclear- license for an aptly named Compass Rose able obstructionists will continue to plague bomb-blast-sized zone encompassing tavern adjacent to the corner of 14th and the city’s business environment. While the multiple MidCity neighborhoods appears T streets. She now understands why local Council imposed some restrictions on li- MARK LEE is a long-time entrepreneur and unlikely to be approved by either the D.C. business owners had forewarned her that cense protests late last year, it is clear that community business advocate. Follow on Twitter: @ MarkLeeDC. Reach him at OurBusinessMatters@ Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board the regulatory experience would be pro- those measures are insuffi cient to ensure gmail.com. or the D.C. Council. The regulatory request tracted, extremely expensive for a small regulatory fairness. would prohibit the opening of any new res- business enterprise and, perhaps worst of Further reforms allowing all residents to As a result of pushing for a contentious taurants or bars and restrict expansion or all, soul sucking. weigh in utilizing the open forum provided business prohibition in D.C.’s most densely other changes at existing establishments Previte’s small eatery and low-key bar by elected ANC members are needed. populated and rapidly growing center city for at least fi ve years. to feature global street foods in a comfort- A remedy allowing all voices to be heard neighborhoods, a small anti-development An outpouring of community oppo- able neighborhood-scale environment is within the existing framework of ANC op- group has inadvertently illustrated the sition among residents of Logan Circle, planned for a commercial property that un- portunity to offer the ABC Board an advi- need for additional reform of city alcohol Shaw, and the 14th and U streets areas to til September was an alcohol-licensed café, sory opinion on licensing applications is the licensing regulations. a regulatory petition fi led in December by situated next to the landmark Café Saint-Ex commonsense solution. Not anticipating the widespread com- a controversial citizens association appears and across the street from recently opened MidCity neighborhoods are the lat- munity opposition they would generate, it’s to have stunned those requesting the ban. Matchbox restaurant. est to demonstrate that resident tol- likely they now comprehend that their ac- Negative advisory recommendations to the The dynamic young businesswoman, erance for the shenanigans of license tions have energized and united hundreds ABC Board by all four affected Advisory with Capitol Hill’s The Pour House tavern protest groups has expired. Failure by calling for fundamental changes in city per- Neighborhood Commission (ANC) groups co-owner Mike Schuster partnering as an D.C. Council members and the mayor mitting protocols for popular local dining are also anticipated. The Shaw ANC already investor, has encountered license protests to enact regulatory reforms in response and socializing amenities. voted on Feb. 6 to urge rejection. by both an ad hoc “Gang of 5 or more” and to this development will only imperil For the fi rst time and amid one of the However, the real worry for the renegade the “citizens group” behind the proposed their own community standing as well. washingtonblade.com ÓnÊUÊ , ÊÓ]ÊÓä£ÎÊ Ê VIEWPOINT Refl ections on Roland Martin’s anti-gay comments By RETINA BROUSSARD as leaning in Roland’s defense. Back then I I will never discount the fact that words perhaps collectively we will all have a differ- wasn’t sure on which side of this social and can be harmful, I just think we make way ent perspective and understanding of the It’s been more than a year since the na- political madness I really stood. too much about what some people say and LGBT community. tional uproar ignited by CNN’s Roland Mar- However, in response to a recent “Wash- tweet and end up bringing more attention Initially, during the “tweet scandal,” I tin — my fi rst cousin — over those infamous ington Watch” video from RolandMartinRe- to that which may otherwise go unnoticed. was a bit harsh on GLAAD, accusing them Super Bowl tweets perceived by some as in- ports.com, I am clear about where I stand Ironically, Roland’s twitter following has of being overly sensitive as did many. In sensitive and allegedly promoting violence now and I believe (as a black woman and doubled since those infamous Super Bowl the past, I’ve also quietly questioned what, against gay men. an advocate for equality for all people and tweets that GLAAD apparently thought if anything, GLAAD has done for the black (During the 2012 Super Bowl, Martin openly LGBTQ), that black people — gay or were going to start a gay bashing epidemic. LGBT community. In hindsight, I realize sent several tweets, including, “If a dude at straight — have no business speaking out In a Washington Watch segment on GLAAD may have its problems, but so do your Super Bowl party is hyped about David against their white counterparts until “the TVOne, entitled, “Perspective: At The Table most black organizations advocating for any Beckham’s H&M underwear ad, smack the collective” steps up and truly takes care of Of Brotherhood, Discussing Differences community related issue. So who are we to ish out of him!”) their own in ALL human rights agendas. And Gaining Understanding,” Roland said, judge GLAAD? The tweets caused the Gay & Lesbian We have the worst history of shunning “Now, if you’re gay or straight, your voice Who’s really to blame here? And who’s Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) to and ostracizing our own people. I fi rmly be- matters.” Well, I agree, my voice does mat- really responsible for changing it? I believe pounce on Martin like Broadway cats on a lieve the real problem is a racial issue within ter and I would like to hear from more voices since we continue to judge each other, we hood dog, and it left me thinking, “Wow the black community for not taking full re- that genuinely and actively advocate for me are all at fault and responsible for changing what a difference a tweet makes.” sponsibility for this cause. and my sisters and brothers in the entire it. Surely, it’s going to take a whole lot more When the news broke that GLAAD Advocating for human rights from a LGBT community. than surface conversations on a TV talk show called for the fi ring of Roland from CNN and global perspective is extremely important If Roland really wants to gain an under- to break this perpetual cycle of mistreating demanded an apology, as a “gay” relative, and changing the culture of discrimination standing and help stop violence against those we are called to love. And until then, it I asked myself if I should speak out about and violence against the black LGBT com- gays, he should work more on eradicating is and will always remain just talk. this and then wondered if anyone would lis- munity within my own race, within our own homophobia at home before doing a show ten. It took me about a day or so to decide families is critical and concerns me the most. that appears to demonize GLAAD and oth- to share my initial opinion with a few close I have been known to support Roland’s ers as racist. Really get at the grassroots RETINA BROUSSARD — aka “The Lifeologist” friends. Admittedly some of my thoughts political views, but obviously, I am not his level in black communities and encourage — is a writer, speaker, performer and proud mother of two. She works to inspire, educate and entertain were emotional reactions in my social me- typical demographic and I seldom follow each he encounters to fi rst understand and by sharing her real life experiences. Reach her via dia arena, which were probably perceived his off-color twitter updates. accept their own family members, then retinabroussard.com. Center for the Arts GREAT PERFORMANCES AT MASON 2012–2013 SEASON Visit us at cfa.gmu.edu

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By JOEY DiGUGLIELMO [email protected]

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Gay- popular entertainment districts The Club, a new gay bar in Martinsburg, W.Va. The space has formerly been occupied by straight bars but opened as a gay venue in January. are almost always found in major metropolitan areas, but there’s a PHOTO BY DALE GISH; COURTESY THE CLUB smattering of clubs and restaurants in the close-by regions of Maryland’s by offering strong customer service, a Hagerstown just a few doors down from to Gatsby’s once they closed the bars in Cumberland Valley and West Virginia’s “family”-type atmosphere and a clean the historic Maryland Theatre, died a Hagerstown.” Eastern Panhandle that are drawing and newly remodeled space. It’s about relatively quick death after being open Last Saturday night at about 10 p.m., decent-sized crowds despite being 80 miles from Dupont Circle. less than a year. Brooks, who DJed at The Club had a healthy crowd though it more than an hour from either “A lot of people feel it’s just easier the gay venue, says business was “hit wasn’t packed. The space is mammoth Washington or Baltimore. to get instant gratifi cation now on the and miss.” — there’s a large dance area, stage, bar, For decades, The Lodge in Internet,” says Brooks, who DJs at The Those involved say they see a tables, seating area, downstairs pool room, Boonsboro, Md., (thelodgemd.com) Club in addition to booking talent and brighter future for The Club. kitchen and a huge outdoor patio and bar has been pretty much the only gay planning events. “I think my thing is “For one thing, it’s not mismanaged,” Brooks says they “can’t wait” to use once nightclub in the region. Formerly known just that a lot of clubs have forgotten says Ray Stagner, a drag queen who the weather gets warmer. as Deer Park Lodge and at times closed the whole aspect of a family feel, where performs as Cheyenne and who “It reminds me of the old Tracks altogether, it’s been thriving again everybody knows your name and there’s debuted at The Club last Saturday night. in D.C.,” he says. “There’s so much under new management since 2011 a home bar feel to it. You’re not just a Wearing full drag makeup but potential for this space.” when partners Ryan Dryden and Joe number, you’re not just a door cover, dressed in a ball cap, jeans and guy’s All the interiors have been Velazquez moved from Washington to there’s more to it than that.” T-shirt while puffi ng on a cigarette in redecorated since it was Ambitions. The reopen and run it. But can it last? Are there enough The Club’s downstairs smoking-allowed hardwood dance fl oor, Brooks says, is Since January, it’s faced some LGBT residents in these parts of pool room, Stagner, a Hagerstown the one original component — it dates competition as The Club (theclubwv. Maryland and West Virginia to support resident, says gays and drag performers to the 1950s. com), a new gay bar/club in Martinsburg, two gay clubs? A few others have come in the region will support both The Club A diverse crowd mills about including W.Va.’s Spring Mills area (about 21 miles and gone in recent years. The Mariner and The Lodge. Because of liquor laws, 20- and 30-ish gay guys, a few older gay from The Lodge), took over a large Club, locals say, had a decent run for a The Club can stay open an hour later men, a few lesbians and a drag queen spot formerly known as straight bars few years on Martinsburg’s Winchester (until 3 a.m.) on Saturday nights whereas or two. A few dance, but not many. It’s Ambitions and before that, Gatsby’s. Ave. It was across the street from Sugar the Lodge closes at 2. still early. Several make trips up and Owner Coby Myers, a gay sheriff in Daddy’s, a male strip club that, although “I think it’s great,” Stagner says. “If down the half-fl ight of stairs to take West Virginia, has his gay friends Jarvis not technically gay, had gay strippers people want to go here one night they smoke breaks. The pool room is less Jerry Brooks and Dale Gish running the and more gay male patrons than straight can, or they may do like we used to do opulent, but the smokers don’t seem operation. They say, so far, business has women. But both are now closed. in the old days. As soon as they called to mind. Large industrial smoke eaters been good and that they’re carving out And more recently Spin/Club last call at Deer Park, we used to bail a niche for themselves in the region Underground, which was in downtown from Hagerstown and come down here CONTINUES ON PAGE 35 washingtonblade.com ÎÓÊUÊ , ÊÓ]ÊÓä£ÎÊ ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ+1 ,9\ÊÓäÊ+1 -/" -Ê", ALAN PAUL

How long have you been out and I wouldn’t change a thing. We must who was the hardest person to tell? accept people, and ourselves, as we are. I have been out since I was 15 and because I have always been in the What do you believe in theater, I was “in good company” beyond the physical world? from the start. Going to musical I believe that the energy we get theater summer camp didn’t hurt. back from the world is often indicative of the energy we put into the world. Who’s your LGBT hero? Meryl Streep. But she’s a hero to all What’s your advice for humans, right? LGBT movement leaders? PHOTO COURTESY OF PAUL I am in awe of their bravery and What’s Washington’s best their patient commitment to pursuing nightspot, past or present? equality. We are all the direct By JOEY DiGUGLIELMO Larry’s Lounge: Casual. Low key. benefi ciaries of their hard work and [email protected] Strong drinks. I would rather take their advice than give my own! Alan Paul says the fi nal scene in Shakespeare’s “Antony and Cleopatra” is Describe your dream wedding. unusually well suited to alternate interpretations. And with “Fire and Air,” Surrounded by my family and What would you walk across hot a work he collaborated on with Bowen McCauley Dance, he’s getting the friends on a beach along the Pacifi c. coals for? chance to try it. A juicy directing project! “Cleopatra’s death is like none other in Shakespeare’s work,” he says. What non-LGBT issue are “She famously says, ‘I am fi re and air; my other elements I give to baser life.’ you most passionate about? What LGBT stereotype Now if that line doesn’t deserve a dance, I don’t know what does.” Arts funding in America! annoys you most? Paul is directing the piece, which will feature a rare performance by Lucy I’m not easily annoyed. Bowen McCauley. It’s one of two world-premiering works slated for April What historical outcome 5-6 at the Kennedy Center’s Terrace Theater. Details are at bmdc.org. would you change? What’s your favorite LGBT movie? Paul knows Shakespeare — he’s associate director at the Shakespeare The 14 times Meryl Streep lost the Does “A League of their Own” Theatre Company in Washington and says he was fortunate to get a Oscar. count? And wouldn’t it make a terrifi c fellowship to work with the legendary Michael Kahn. Broadway musical? Are the stage “Because of Michael’s belief in me, Washington has become my artistic What’s been the most rights available? home and a community I’m proud to be part of.” memorable pop culture Paul, 28, grew up in nearby Potomac, Md., and also lived in Chicago for a moment of your lifetime? What’s the most overrated social time. He now lives in Logan Circle and enjoys theater, opera, piano, travel I wrote to Bob Mackie when I custom? and dinner with friends in his free time. was 9 years old and he sent me a Being politically correct. handwritten letter. That was defi nitely a moment to remember. What trophy or prize do you most covet? On what do you insist? Personal fulfi llment is harder won “Please” and “thank you.” and longer lasting than any trophies or prizes. Although, a Tony/Oscar/ What was your last Golden Globe/Drama Desk/Obie/ Facebook post or Tweet? Olivier/BAFTA might be nice … (in any I posted a picture of the empty, but order) awe-inspiring, Strathmore Concert Hall. There is always something What do you wish magical about an empty theater. you’d known at 18? ANYTHING! If your life were a book, what would the title be? Why Washington? “Meals in My Car: How to Build a During spring break of my senior Career in the Arts” year in college I met one of my heroes, Molly Smith, and she asked If science discovered a way me to assistant direct her production to change sexual orientation, of “Cabaret” at Arena Stage. That 202.747.2077 what would you do? started it all and I moved to D.C. WASHINGTONBLADE.COM MARCHÊÓ]ÊÓä£ÎÊUÊÎÎ

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 31 Of The Lodge’s drag cast, Velazquez SYMPHONY #9 says he encourages them to perform at (Ratmansky/Shostakovich) keep the room clean and from upstairs other bars. it’s impossible to tell there’s smoke in “They get fans who will then follow the building. them from show to show and we have Gish says the region is large enough some people who only show up for the April 11–14 that gays are coming from Winchester, drag shows, so it’s good for them to be Va.; Cumberland, Md.; even Greencastle out at different bars in the area,” he says. LE CORSAIRE and Chambersburg, Pa., and that The “I have no problem with it. It’s a free world. Choreography by Club will thrive. Gays from Baltimore If I wanted to have them sign an exclusivity Konstantin Sergeyev after Marius Petipa or D.C. who want a change of scenery contract, I would, but we don’t.” even visit on occasion, he says. There are also a few gay-owned Staging by “We’re seeing our weekend door restaurants in the region — the Anna-Marie Holmes counts increase every weekend,” Gish Gourmet Goat and Georgia Boys Café after Petipa and Sergeyev says. “I think it will only improve as the in Hagerstown, and Café Izmir in nearby Music by weather warms.” Funkstown, Md. Adolphe Adam, Cesare Pugni, . Photo by Fabrizio Ferri. © 2013 American Ballet Theatre Ferri. Fabrizio . Photo by There are about 12 on staff but DJs The Goat, (41 North Potomac Street), Léo Delibes, Riccardo Drigo, and drag performers are independent has been in its present location for and Prince Oldenbourg contractors. Brooks says they’re seeing seven years and is known for its vast Le Corsaire about 200 come through the doors array of martinis. Owners Steve Cook on an average Saturday night. A few and Paul Deputy live on site and run it times it’s gotten close to 300. It’s open “very much hands on,” Deputy says.

Wednesday through Saturday and on Café Izmir is owned by Nihal Mizah, Marcelo Gomes in weekends there’s a $5 cover. Eighteen- who’s straight. The cafe became an to-20-year-olds can get in anytime but LGBT destination of sorts during the have to pass Breathalyzer tests when time The Lodge was closed. Lesbian they come and go. Gish guesses about Karla Auch helps her manage it. 20 percent of the clientele might be Gish says he thinks it’s more than a “some variation of straight” and says the coincidence. Although these areas, he says, crowd, because of the smaller overall will never have the large gay communities numbers, is more integrated than in city Baltimore and Washington have, there

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