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Along with two gay mayoral candidates, these men represent an unprecedented wave of gay and lesbian activism in Houston politics, and a new opportunity to represent ourselves at last. There has been no better time for us to come together and make adifference with ourvotes. Brian Bradley (Pos. 4), Rob Bridges (Pos. 3), Ray Hill (Pos. 2) and Gary Van Ooteghem (Pos. 1) are running at large. They'll be on every ballot. Gene Harrington is running in District D, which includes the Montrose area and a significant concentration of the gay vote. These are not the first candidates from our community. I was endorsed for City Council last year and ran a strong race in District C. Current candidates Hill and Van Ooteghem have run before for other offices. What is different this year is the impact of sheer numbers. This is an unmistakable statement that "it's our turn." These candidates will be screened by a multitude of groups, questioned at dozens of can- didate forums and interviewed by the media. They will talk about crime and potholes and gar- bage pickup, but they'll also talk about discrimination and domestic partnership ordinances and AIDS funding. Win or lose, they will shake up the status quo and decide the outcome of races. Better yet, their diversity of backgrounds and their divergent positions on city issues like zoning make labeling them single-issue candidates impossible. "Take 5" is the name, and theme, of a fund-raiser planned for the five City Council can- didates. With just a few weeks to campaign, every day and every dollar is precious. With so many of our own running, everyone must contribute. The candidates will be looking to generally the same pool of donors. That means one good way to get money into all the campaigns is one big [oint fund-raiser. Of course, that also has the makings of a great party/rally/community event. "Take 5" is just that-with friends, entertainment, food and drinks. It will be held at the Lovett Inn on Sunday, October 24 from 3-6 p.m. For more information, call (713)523-6109. BRIAN BRADLEY Brian Bradley is an AIDS activist per- haps best known for the lawsuit he brought on behalf of HIV-positive persons against the health care industry. That suit is currently at the federal 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, just one step short of being heard by the United States Supreme Court. Also in the area of HIV, Bradley is one of only 10 people in the United States writing policy forthe Ryan White Emergency Care Act, a fund that totals $880 million. Serv- ing as a member of the National Advisory Committee on housing for HIV-positive people, he brings a strong voice to the committee for providing adequate accom- modations forthe HIV-positive community. Bradley is a registered nurse by profes- PAGE 12 TWT OCTOBER 15 - OCTOBER 21 1993 sion. He spends a lot of his time with and sexual orientation in the Federation's JR's Bar & Grill organizations such as the Texas Human official employment nondiscrimination Rights Foundation and the Houston Gay policy. & Lesbian Political Caucus, trying to move "This race is about speaking for ourselves, 1993 TOP TEN COSTUMES & CHARACTERS forward the cause of gay and lesbian and shattering the stereotypes that hold rights. us back as individuals and as a commu- 10. Tammy Faye, Leona and Zsa Zsa "I think we're saying to the gay and lesbian nity.lnstead of complaining about what we (They're ugly and refuse to go away.) community that this is our time, we want can't do, we are expanding the definition to speak for ourselves, we know our Issues of what we can do. We can run, we can win 9. Chelsea Clinton better than anyone else ••• I'd like for HIV· and we cclh serve our city as well as or bet· 8. Ugly Wanda (from the Fox TV show In Living Color) positive people to know that they have a ter than any sitting elected official." 7. David Koresh (or any ofthe Mount Carmel Family Players) voice that is speaking for them and an ear that's willing to listen to them." 6. Beavis and Butthead 5. Gays in the Military 4. Queer Barney 3. Joey Buttafucco and his teenage love thang Amy Fisher 2. The Bumblebee Girl (from the music video "No Rain" by Blind Melons) ... and the Number One Costume/Character 1.
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