University of Rhode Island DigitalCommons@URI

Newspapers and Publications (Misc) Newspapers and Publications

1996 3 Dollar Bill Winter Issue

Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/gsc-pubs-files

Recommended Citation "3 Dollar Bill Winter Issue" (1996). Newspapers and Publications (Misc). Paper 8. https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/gsc-pubs-files/8https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/gsc-pubs-files/8

This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Newspapers and Publications at DigitalCommons@URI. It has been accepted for inclusion in Newspapers and Publications (Misc) by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@URI. For more information, please contact [email protected]. The 3 Dollar Bill Winter 1996

Ihe 3 Dollar Bill is a publication of the differences and identities as , lesbian, URI Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Association It is and bisexual people. I am anxious to published as often as time allows. Everyone is move on to new and brighter things after invited to submit letters, poetry, fiction and/or URI. I would also like to thank my non-fiction for consideration for publication GLBA colleagues who helped to make Articles can be sent to the GLBA c/o Student this semester happen and work smoothly, Senate, Room 130, Memorial Union namely MelissaLovering and Carolina Tejera. Their hard work and dedication was greatly appreciated. Welcome and Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual good luck to incoming co-facilitator, Association (GLBA) Jessica Grejdus .. She is already planning The GLBA is open to all events and workshops for next semester. undergraduate and graduate students at We all hope to see more of you in the URI (including CCE). The organization future!!! Stop by our office in the is committed to fostering a safe and Memorial Union, Rm.. 130 comfortable environment for people of all sexual orientations. We recognize that Decision each gay, lesbian 01 bisexual person is at On Tuesday December 3rd, a different stage of the "" Circuit Court Judge Kevin Chang made a process and that each has different needs .. mling in favor for the freedom of GLBA is a support organization as well marriage for same sex couples. as a social and sometimes political one. However, Chang put his mling on hold Meetings are held every Thursday at on Wednesday December 4th for Deputy 8:00PM at the 193 degrees coffee house Attorney General Rick Eichor, who is second floor Memorial Union. If you expected to file a formal appeal later in the want to learn more about the GLBA, or State Supreme Court Eichor admitted you wish to speak to someone during a court hearing before Chang that confidentially about the GLBA, or have the chance of the State winning on the personal issues you would like to appeal was "not particularly tremendous", discuss, leave a message at our office but urged the court to issue the stay phone, 874-5480, and we will return nonetheless.. The State Supreme Court your call as soon as possible. normally hears cases in the surnmer and makes its decision later that year 01 early Farewell from Outgoing Co­ the next year. This means that the ruling facilitator Amy Long could come as late as 1998. Attorney Hi all! I am leaving the URI Dan Foley, who represents the three same GLBA since it is my last semester here .. sex couples that filed the lawsuit, said While I have been with the GLBA I have that he will ask for the reversal of the stay watched it undergo a number of changes .. once the state files its appeal.. He said We have accomplished many visibility that the three couples have been waiting and awareness activities during the Fall, for six years for the decision and feels as 1996 semester, which we would like to though this appeal is unjust share with you But first, I want to say This and more information that it has been an interesting experience concerning the Hawaii same sex marriage for me being part of this group and I case can be found on the web sight enjoyed getting to know all of the diverse www ..yahoo ..com. people within it, and explming our -CT History from Columbus to Clinton " I did not have the fortune personally to What we Have Done this attend, however, those that did make it said the lecture was excellent and Semester informative. -ml The GLBA has been busy this past semester. We_had a P~ Picnic in Question: Has progress been made celebration of National Connng Out Day .. at URI for Gay, Lesbian, and We held a Safe Sox booth in the Union Bisexual students since you have for the Holiday Season ..Speaking of been here? booths, we held an informational booth -"I have been through three about our organization, a booth at the different leaders, and although business organizational fair, and a booth on the at hand is always new and fulfilling we Quad for Health Awareness Week. We have a lot of work to do in the greater visited classrooms such as URI 101, community to change the status quo from NUR 150, and Speakeasy Training. We tolerance to acceptance." Melissa sponsored a Poetry Reading at 193 Lovering degrees called "Sexuality of -"No. I have seen no change Empowerment" We co-sponsored an since my freshman year. A lot must be AIDS benefit dance with Health done on this campus before I see Education The GLBA was invited along change .." Carolina Tejera with other multicultural groups on -"I've seen a lot more visibility of campus to attend Kwanzaa. We ordered the gay population, and I think education more books to include in our Resource will make it easier for other people to Library. A number of URl students a~ked come out" Jessica Gr~jdus us to help them with assignments dealmg -"I really haven't been looking for with GLB issues .. And finally, our a change long enough to see one." Nick semester ended with a festive Pot Luck Ray Dinner. -"I see the valiant effort on the inside being forced into the closet on the outside .." Casey Johnson Events in Providence -"There is more sense of freedom Many of the members of the and peace of mind .." Julia GLBA ventured out to Providence for a couple of lectures, Harry Hay and Kevin 3rd Annual Gay, Lesbian, Jennings. September 19th was the date Bisexual, Transgendernd on which we attended a talk given by Symposium Radical Faerie, Harry Hay.. Harry is an The 1997 symposium on LGBT author as well as a long running activist issues is really shaping up! The for the Community Harry's heart is full symposium is scheduled to run April 10 and his eye have seen plenty. He doesn't through the 12th. These three days will like to lecture on the events, but rather be filled with presentations from him tell a story to an intimate group of presenters local, national and eager listeners.. It was a pleasur·e t? listen international There will also be many to him speak.. If you are a person like me events to "kick off' the symposium in the who has corny things to say like follow days prior .. This newsletter will keep you your heart, Harry says the same thing. updated on who, what , where and when. He puts all the feelings into word.. If you This year's focus is 'Perspectives on ever get a chance to see him speak I Progress,' let's see how much work would have to insist for your sake that really needs to be done! you do .. **A resource brochure for GLB students Kevin Jennings gave a lecture on will be made available atURl soon! We November 13th entitled: "5oo Years of are accepting book donations of interest Queer: America's Lesbian and Gay to GLB students for our library!