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By Bill Meunier Victim Witness person or the bailiff" completely unprovoked. Mertens allegedly against Mertens. That law provides for Milwaukee - Cory Liebmann and Bob Liebmann said that there was no opportu- walked across Second Street . into the crowd increased penalties when the targets of a Wendorf entered Judge John McCormick's nity to inform the DA's office. Glass windows and began pushing and punching people crime are selected in part because of their courtroom on Thursday, February 10 expect- and a locked door separate the gallery from while making homophobic remarks. Wendorf race, religion, ancestry, ethnic origin or sexual ing to ask the Judge to give Jason Mertens a the courtroom. "Mr. Simpson was late for said that when he asked Mertens to stop, orientation. stiff sentence. They left feeling victimized' court. He rushed right by us, went into the Mertens yelled, "I'll kill you too, faggot" before "He should issue the charge now," said again. The physical assault they say Mertens court room and closed the door behind him." hitting him with enough force to puncture his Wendorf. "He was using it to get a guilty plea inflicted on them has now been joined by ver- he said. "No one from the Victim Witness left eardrum. Wendorf permanently lost some and now Mertens isn't pleading guilty. Even if bal abuse from a group of Mertens' church sup Program was there of his hearing in his left ear. he doesn't get the conviction, he can still raise porters. Liebmann and Wendorf case, which Liebmann and Wendorf said they did their Simpson raised the possibility of pressing a the issue. Let the jury decide." , has aroused considerable interest within best to ignore the Mertens supporters. hate crime charge during Mertens preliminary Liebmann agrees. "I would think if they Milwaukee's LGBT community, remains unre- Nevertheless, the message the group was try- hearing last December. Observers felt that were seriously concerned about anti-Gay vio- solved due to Mertens' surprise "Not guilty ing to convey came across. "They were saying Simpson used the threat of a hate crime lence they would prosecute this to the full plea." they support him and would pray him into vic- charge to elicit a plea bargain from Mertens. extent of the law." Liebmann and Wendorf expected Mertens tory" said Liebmann. "It was like they didn't Simpson told WI Light that despite the not "I am disappointed in the criminal justice to plead guilty to misdemeanor and felony bat- care what he did; guilty plea, he would not issue a hate crime system," said Wendorf. "I feel like the victim tery So did Assistant District Attorney Douglas Wendorf and Liebmann say that because of charge. more and more every time I go there" A trial Simpson, who told WI Light that Mertens attor- the not guilty plea they are concerned that Liebmann and Wendorf are angry over date has been set for April 26. ney led him to believe that the defendant some of those who were attacked and/or who Simpson's refusal to press a hate crime charge would plead guilty. witnessed the attacks have not stepped for- Mertens has his own expectations. He ward. Wendorf said Mertens attacked him after brought a group of family members, his pastor he tried to help another victim, Steve, a young Hate Crime Charges Not Pressed in Milwaukee and "prayer warriors," who sat in the gallery Asian man, who he said Mertens pushed into a The lack of a hate crime charge in the case of Wisconsin versus Jason Mertens has again raised calling out verses of scripture just across the brick wall. Steve later refused to press charges. the issue of whether Milwaukee law enforcement officials take anti-Gay violence seriously. If aisle from where Liebmann and Wendorf sat. "I "He is always complaining about how jus- the allegations against Mertens are true, they amount to what one anti-violence expert called "a felt intimidated; said Wendorf. "It was a large tice is not being done for us and then he turns textbook rase of anti-Gay violence" group of people. We were the only two who around and walks away when he could help us A WI Light check of FBI Hate Crime statistics and Wisconsin office of Justice Assistance were actually there as witnesses" put a stop to one person attacking us because records as far back as 1995 shows that the City of Milwaukee reports an average of three hate "They knew who we were," added we. are Gay," said Wendorf. WI Light Editor crimes a year. None of them were Gay related. The attack on Liebmann and Wendorf was not Liebmann, a former Assembly of God pastor."I Nadine Walther said that like anyone who is reported as a hate crime. Milwaukee is four times the size of Madison and is considered to be felt that they were targeting their remarks victimized or who witnesses an Anti-Gay far more conservative. Yet, Madison reports an average of three anti-Gay hate crimes a year. Even against us. It was like they were saying just attack those with information about the inci- conservative Brown County has successfully prosecuted an antiGay hate crime case. because they are straight they have cornered dent may confidentially contact, WI Light at The Milwaukee FBI office told WI Light that it has worked with the District Attorney on hate the market on spirituality and the Bible" (414) 226-0075. crime prosecutions, but none of them were related to anti-Gay bias. That led Jeff Montgomery, Simpson was surprised to learn of the court Liebmann and Wendorf say that Mertens a nationally known Gay anti-violence expert to ask whether Milwaukee District Attorney E. room activities when W/ Light called to ask for attacked them and several others in a group of Michael McCann doesn't like the hate crime law in general or is only against using it against his reaction. "We will not tolerate this type of about 15 people who were milling about on Gay bashers. behavior in the courtroom," said Simpson. the sidewalk outside of La Cage on December That question is one that Cory Liebmann, Robert Wendorf and many members of Wisconsin's "Liebmann and Wendorf have told me, our 4, 1998. Witnesses, including Mertens own LGBT community would like to see answered. McCann did not return WI Light calls. brother in law, told Police that the attacks were 2 Light February 16 - 22, 2000 www.wilight.com

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all unmarried couples, Gay or straight, the "politically correct" adoption criteria that same. have led to parents being rejected on the inht Unlike the United States, Canadian basis of their race, religion, class or weight. World provinces are not bound by its High Court. Under the Tory plans, a national register of NEWS The "not withstanding" clause of Canadian couples who want to adopt will be drawn Charter allows individual provinces to pass up to speed the adoption process. Feb. 16 - Feb. 22, 2000 British Debate Anti-Gay legislation that voids the court's rulings with- Married couples in stable relation Law in their borders. ships will be regarded as the ideal adoptive The Alberta Premier London - British Prime Minister. Tony Ralph Klein is warn- parents under the new guidelines. Gay ing that if the proposal Blair accused the opposition Tories of homo- pass Canada's parlia- couples or single parents are likely to find Contents ment, his phobia for opposing his efforts to allow province will opt out of honoring it harder to adopt under the Conservative them. "We would homosexuality to be discussed in British use the not-withstanding per• News gi Politics clause if at classrooms. At issue is repeal of Section 28, a anytime Ottawa recognized same- Mr. Davis said:"The aim is to get the best 7 Comminity sex marriages. We ban on the "promotion of homosexuality" by believe we reflect the feel- possible adoptive parents for children ings of Albertans on this issue," said any local government. Section 28 was passed Klein. regardless of ethnic origin. My opening The See the Light by former Prime Minister Margaret governments of several other presumption is that married couples are Thatcher's government. provinces indicated a reluctance to go along usually the most stable. The absence of 8 Letters with the ruling, but all of them except for Blair's Labor party and Great Britain's marriage means that we have to test that 9 Justice In Milwaukee Alberta have now LGBT community are against the ban. Blair agreed to do so. the relationship's stable. I am not in favor 10 Health has proposed an outright repeal. The Trans MP Makes of gay adoption" Conservative party is demanding that its All children in care homes will be put Spotight members in Parliament vote against the Impression up for adoption under the plans, which repeal• Auckland, New Zealand - The will form one of the Conservatives' first leg- 11 Spotlight Events During a debate that to some extent mir- world's first transsexual Member of islative acts if they are elected. The Tory 12 Gotcha rored American discussions about classroom Parliament (MP) gave her maiden speech commission will take evidence from lead- 13 Theatre & Cinema Reviews lessons, Blair said the Tories are exploiting to New Zealand's national Parliament on ing children's charities, including the NSPCC, as well as religious groups and 14 CD Review homophobia for political gain."They're quite Wednesday February 9 and initial reports open about that," Blair said. "Those are the are that she was a hit. In fact, The New social service departments involved in In the Lite oppressions I intend to take on." Zealand Herald said that if timing were a adoption. Tory leader William Hague responded that measure for office, Ms. Beyer would be The commission has been charged with 15 Book Notes the debate was about "millions of parents in Prime Minister. drawing up a scheme of making sure that all children in care have contact with out- 16 General Gaiety this country having the right to determine "I was quoted once as saying this was side what their children are taught [and] whether the stallion that became a gelding and now groups, including church organiza- 17 Gay Agenda tions, families or the mainstream majority have the right to she's a mare," Georgina Beyer, the Labour charities, so that they can have their views and values respected" MP for Wairarapa, began. "I suppose I do have access to "values other than those of Life After 2ork Blair and his party maintain that Section have to say that I have now found myself to social services". 18 Nights Outs Events 28 keeps English school teachers from be a member. So I have come full circle, so Equal Rights Bid For to speak." 19 Out with Dusty addressing homophobia and bullying of LGBT students. It wants to issue guidelines Her fellow MP's roared with laughter. Gay Couples. 20 Horoscope & Cartoons on sex education in the schools. Beyer's debut in Parliament was not Scotland - Ministers are coming under Education Secretary David Blunkett said, without its occasional bath. While some increasing pressure to introduce legislation "The guidance will ensure that teachers are came to her speech as a way of offering which gives homosexual couples the same Staff in a position to offer information and support support, others were there to show their rights as married men and women. Reports to all young people as they develop into contempt and ridicule. in Scotland's Sunday newspapers insist Publisher: Greg Quindel ([email protected]) adults and address incidents of homophobic Ms. Beyer made a point of mentioning MSPs are concerned about the lack of har- Editor: Nadine A. Walther ([email protected]) bullying" National MP Wyatt Creech, who she defeat- mony in the eyes of the law between same General Manager: Ron Gelman ([email protected]) In order to get the repeal through, Blair ed in the last election:`We have had an ami- sex relationships and those who are mar- Production Manager/Art Director has to convince parliament to pass his local cable relationship," she said of Creech,"and ried. Torn (Ti) Herrmann ([email protected]) government bill. He then has to convince the I certainly hope that I shall do my best, as This marks the latest in an on-going Director of Sales/Marketing Diane M. Gregory House of Lords to ratify it. Last week the I'm sure he tried to do his best — his best debate about homosexuals in Scottish soci- Arts & Entertainment Editor: Jerry Johnson House of Lords voted against the proposal by has assisted me to where I am today. I say ety. Sports Editor: Bob Melig a margin of 203 to 165. Blair's government is that in a loving way" she said to laughter Controversy is still raging over whether Internet Project Manger: Bill Meunier now working to overturn that vote. and applause from other labour members. Section 28, which forbids the promotion of Photographer:. Cynthia Lorenz Conservatives demand that Blair come up Beyer promised to pursue issues of con- gay lifestyles in schools, should be repealed NE Wisconsin Bureau Chief: cern to gay, lesbian and transgender peo- or left alone. Mike Fitzpatrick with guidelines on what can be taught in the ple, which she said were not so different The Scottish Executive and a majority of Columnists & Reporters: Bill Meunier, Dr. Terry classroom instead of moving towards an out- Boughner, Margaret Flood, Virginia Harrison, John Jahn, right repeal of Section 28. from those everyone in New Zealand was Ministry Officials want to see it go, but they Jim McFarland, Justin Lockridge, Dave Runyon, Dusty Last year, the Lords turned down his concerned about - health, education, train- have been facing fierce opposition from Sass, Ruthie, Charles Grosz, Gina King, Nicki Schlaishunt attempt to set the age of consent for Gay sex ing and sound employment. "There are a Keep the Clause Campaigners, led by Scots Contibuting Writers: Tim Nasson, Gip Plaster, Kirk few other niggly ones that are just a little businessman Brian Souter, who believe in Read, Billy Masters at 16, which is the age of consent for hetero- sexual consent. Following that vote, Blair unusual, and we are certainly going to be the status quo. Opinions expressed by writers in Wisconsin Light are not necessarily those trying to inform you better" It is understood that giving equal rights of the publishers. editor or our advertisers. My reference to any individual rammed through a bill that removed 90% of or organization should not be construed as an indication of the same's to gay couples could be incorporated into sexual or affection orientation or preference. NI copy, text design, photos the unelected members of the Upper House. and illustrations in advertisements are published with the understanding that Tough Rules Over Gay the Incapable Adults Bill being debated by the advertiser is fully authorized and has secured proper written consent for On Monday, the House of Commons the use of names. pictures, or testimonials of any living person, and approved a new bill that again set the age of Adoptions the Scottish Parliament. Wisconsin Light may lawfully publish and cause such publication to be made; and the advertiser agrees by submitting ads to indemnify and save consent for Gay sex at 16.The vote was 262 UK - Gay couples and single mothers The legislation is aiming for the "nearest blameless the publication of any error that may be contained in said ad. Wisconsin Light does not accept any responsibility for any claims made by to 102 in favor of the change. will find it harder to adopt under Tory relative" of anyone who becomes inca- advertisers. The entire contents of Wisconsin Light is held under copyright and cannot be reproduced without the written permission of Wisconsin Light plans to radically reform the adoption sys- pable of taking decisions for themselves to LLC. Legal venue is Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Copyright- Wisconsin Canada Debates Light LLC 2000 tem. be allowed new rights. 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North Carolina men. The Methodist Church officially prohibits its ministers from officiat- The ing at same-sex weddings, a policy that was CHASER Nao upheld by its highest court last August. In ame SEWS However, under church rules, each district is TH EATRE able to decide who is fit to stand in the pul- School District Reacts pit. That leaves the denomination with the by D.L. Coburn problem of some districts allowing its minis- to Proposed Gay Group ters to participate in holy unions for Gay cou- Modena, CA -The Orange School District ples while others refuse to allow them to do thinks it has an answer for the federal judge so. directed by Montgomery Davis that it can't ban a Gay / Straight stu- who ruled The announcement sends a message to alliance: a series of restrictive rules on Schudson & Paul Boesing dent gays and lesbians that there are people in the starring Ruth student clubs. Late last week, the District church who are open to accepting them as banned middle and elementary school clubs brothers and sisters," said Rev. Don Fado of St. directly related to class room stud- that aren't Mark's United Methodist Church. Fado orga- ies. This week it is expected to require that nized the ceremony. Ellie Chariton, who was non-curriculum related High School related one of the two women whose union Fado 5 clubs operate under a new set of rules. Feb. 19 - Mar. and the other ministers had blessed, joined Among the rules being considered are requir- him at a news conference."A lot of gay people ing a C average, parental permission for stu- have left the church over the years; she, said. For iickets, call dents who participate in the clubs and a ban "Hopefully now some of them will come on discussions of sexual activity. back" 291-7800 The ban on non-curriculum related middle and elementary school clubs was instituted so Episcopal Church Says Cabot Theatre the Board would have the ability to refuse recognition to any Gay related organization in Maybe Broadway Theatre those schools. The new rules for High School New York - An Episcopal Church Center clubs are intended to restrict access to the Commission declined to issue a ruling on Gay/Straight alliance. whether priests can preside over same sex 158 N. Broadway Late last year, the School Board refused to weddings. The commission which was con- allow a Gay/Straight affiance of students and vened to advise the church on the issue said it favored the current unofficial policy that leave Production Sponsor: teachers from meeting on its property. That decision resulted in a federal court suit filed the decision up to the individual dioceses. CUM "We are not ready, theologically or scientif- tlowokal I .agtwo P,Mui by theACLU and People for theAmerican Way. _ Previous Federal court rulings have prohibit- ically to say a defining word about the life of Sponsors: ed schools from banning student clubs unless homosexuals in the church," said the Standing they can show that the clubs are disruptive or Commission on liturgy and Music, whose rec- , harm students. ommendations will be discussed at the i Classecal 983 SOT Photo by Tom Fritz The group held its first meeting at El church's national convention in July. "In the Modena High School last week after Federal context of reverence - and humility - it seems Judge David Carter issued a preliminary best not to take absolutist positions on a injunction ordering the School District to national level; the report says. allow it to use school property. The meeting The issue of same-sex marriage is a divisive marred by protestors some of whom came one for the Episcopal church and other from other states and violence. denominations. Church conservatives have Attorneys for the Gay group denounced threatened to leave the American Episcopal the Board's actions. "The school board has Church over the issue. never expressed any concern whether het- Milwaukee's Episcopal Bishop Roger White erosexuals were discussing sex; said Attorney disputed the significance of the report. He Judith Schaeffer, Deputy Legal Director of told WI Light "This is just a small committee An. arts celebration People for the American Way. Peter Eliasburg report. It is a committee that deals with musi- of the ACLU said that the Federal court may cal litugry in the church. The general conven- over 5000 years take a dim view of the Board's actions and see tion meets in July This recommendation may them as "an end around" its decision. There not even get on the floor of the general con- n the making was no word on whether the Orange School vention. Therefore it has no impact on the Board's latest moves would wind up in court. church or the diocese as of yet. The diocese does not make decisions on their own ever. Methodists Dismiss They follow what the national church 3RD A LTAI decides. The national church must make this Case Agamst Defiant decision" INTERNATIONAL Ministers Bishop White added,"Our diocese does not Sacramento -A United Methodist Church talk about Gay marriages." He is neither ARTS FESTIVA L Investigative Committee dismissed a com- opposed or for same sex marriage as of yet. plaint against 68 ministers who defied church "As a bishop I must uphold what the church Feathring Tewish fferit2gr policy by officiating at a Lesbian couple's holy teaches. The church has not made a decision union last year. Bishop Melvin G.Talbert of the on it. When the church makes a decision on FEB. I MA R California- Nevada Conference announced it that will be my position." the decision on Friday February 11. The min- White also said that he will not meet with isters could have been defrocked if the matter Bishop John Shelby Spong, an ardent advocate would have reached a church trial. of Gay marriage and LGBT inclusion in the Methodist conservatives denounced the church when he visits Milwaukee this week- decision not to move ahead against the minis- end. Spong has performed holy unions for ters. James V. Heidiner II, a Methodist evangel- LGBT couples and has ordained openly Gay -10JRT VS' •ttif(;51'.(; ical, who publishes Good News an evangelic and Lesbian priests. publication called the committee ruling "an WI Light sources report that holy union arrogant disregard for the order and discipline blessings for same sex couples are being per- of the church" formed in Milwaukee area Episcopal church- Last year, Rev. Jimmy Creech was stripped es. of his ministerial credentials when he was convicted of officiating at a holy union for two www.wiI ight.com News&Politics February 16 - 22, 2000 JO 5 HRC by not approving Gay marriage the Endorses Gore Committee would be giving into the radical Washington, DC - The Human Rights right. Campaign endorsed Vice-President Al Gore's "For all those who have come before this Outstanding... bid to succeed his boss, President Bill Clinton. committee preaching hate in all its poor dis- The endorsement, which is expected to help guises, whether with a Bible, a law degree or Gore in two key March 7 primaries in New Ph.D. in hand, those who have filled our ears York and California included a pointed slap at with hate, they will not be sent a message of his challenger for the Democratic nomination, rebuke by this committee by us choosing former New Jersey Senator, Bill Bradley. domestic partnership," Hingtgen said. "The "We feel that Senator Bradley's words of hateful will have been strengthened by our late have been very uplifting and quite inspir- decision. Pursuing the domestic partnership ing. However, the vice president has toiled at path validates the hate," he said."It does more our side through one issue after another over than validate it. It institutionalizes the bigotry the last seven years," said HRC executive direc- and affirmatively creates an apartheid system tor Elizabeth Birch. "Senator Bradley didn't of family recognition in Vermont?' start speaking out on these issues until he Governor Howard Dean praised the started running for President At the end of the CoMmittee's decision and vowed to help sell day, that's late in the game:" it to the people of Vermont. In a signal that Birch appeared with Judy Shepard, mother Dean- and others will try to sell the idea to of Matthew Shepard and California Governor Gays who want nothing short of same sex JACK H. SMITH Gray Davis at a press conference called to marriage, Dean said, "I am going to encourage s,tp rrc announce the group's decision. The 40 mem- the people of this state to support a broad ber HRC Board voted unanimously to throw civil rights bill am going to encourage the the organization's support behind the Vice- Legislature to pass a broad civil rights bill, and Buying or Selling... President. I am going to ask them to pass it this year." Your Real Estate Broker Should Understand The announcement seemed timed to give Vermont already has a comprehensive LGBT Your Lifestyle and Your Goals. Gore a boost in the March 7th primaries. civil rights law on the books. Your Real Estate Broker Should Be Jack H. Smith! Analysts say that Gays and Lesbians may pro- Same-sex marriage advocates are vowing vide up to 10% of the vote in New York and to challenge the legislation. They argue that a Associate Vice President California. 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Vermont Republicans Anti-Gay Preacher Gets 40 Year Sentence Want Court Amerson, IN - Earl Kimmerling, an evan- 744 N. 4th Street, Suite #103 gelical minister who successfully fought an Impeachment Milwaukee, WI Montpelier VT - The House Judiciary attempt challenged a Gay man's attempt to Committee voted to draft a bill that would adopt a child he was caring for as a foster par- GRAY LINE 414.271.0996 • 800.998.2325 ent,was sentenced to 40 years in prison for provide a domestic partnership system grant- fx 414.271.0555 ing LGBT couples marriage like benefits. The molesting the girl. committee vote came in response to last Kimmerling achieved statewide noteriety year's Vermont Supreme Court decision during his 1998 fight to keep Craig Anderson directing the legislature to either allow same- Amerson, a Gay man,from adopting the nine- MARCH 31 - APRIL 2, 2000 sex marriages or to provide LGBT couples year old girl. Anderson had already adopted with the same legal standing as that enjoyed her three brothers. As a result of the 1'H by heterosexual married couples. The court Kimmerlings fight a Republican legislator ALLGAME Gay marriage violates the introduced an anti-Gay adoption bill. The bill, ruled that a ban on COME PLAY WITH US POSSUM QUEEN State constitutional guarantee of equal bene- which was passed by the State Assembly died in the State Senate. fits for all of its citizens. rilante l FUNDRAISER The 7 to 3 vote came after a spirited debate Eventually the Kimmerlings were allowed GMILWAUKEE A Fool In Minneapolis" over whether the legislature should allow to adopt the child themselves. However, after "Kiss same-sex couples to marry. Committee chair- the adoption, Kimmerling's wife Sandra Join David Frefor a Special man Thomas little said the systems would be learned of the molestation and went to the "different than and broader than" domestic police. Trip to Minneapolis partnership plans that have been discussed."It During his sentencing hearing, Kimmerling - who pled guilty to four counts of child is clear to me that the will of the committee is PACKAGES RANGE to initiate and work on a civil rights bill," said molestation - begged the court for mercy.The little. prosecution asked for the maximum 50 year FROM $155 TO $295 Referring to the chances of getting sentence. Prosecutor Rodney Cummings told approval for same-sex marriages little said, the court. ""It's hypocrisy at its highest level. The proceeds from "Leadership untempered by careful assess- He holds himself out to be a person of God, as THE BALLGAME ment of the world we live in is not sound lead- a representative of the Christian community, ership. What is achievable in this General and at the same time engaging in this outra- POSSUM QUEEN FUNDRAISER Assembly and this body politic this year is a geous behavior." "Kiss A Fool In Minneapolis" broad civil rights bill and, speaking for myself, The girl remains under the care of Sandra will benefit the Milwaukee AIDS Project! Eammomi=21 that does not cross the threshold of marriage." Kimmerling. Show your support for a good cause and Rep. Steve Hingtgen said the issue is a moral not a political one. "Full inclusion of take the opportunity to getaway for a Gay and Lesbian Vermonters in our state mar- pampered weekend in Minneapolis! riage statutes is the courageous, moral and timely thing to do," he said Hingtgen said that For Reservations call Gray Line Tours at 114-271-0996 6 Might February 16 - 22, 2000 News &Politics www.wilight.com As a member of WCF's Grant Allocation Committee, she has supported numerous funding proposals for LGBT organizations WI NEWS throughout the State of Wisconsin. On February 9, local activists and friends gave thanks and wished her well, on her new Milwaukee Cyclist Will endeavor at a sendoff party hosted by WCE Ride 3,700 Miles Gay Theater to Open 23-year- Milwaukee - Jeffery Kennedy, a A new theater space dedicated to present- his old Milwaukee cyclist, recently announced ing a full season of LGBT oriented theater will United States and plan to bicycle across the be opening in downtown Milwaukee later and ser- raise $100,000 for AIDS programs this year. Organizers expect the facility, to be Cross A Video Bar vices. Kennedy, who will ride in the located in the newly designated theater dis- America By Country Challenge 2000 with the trict, to be ready for the 2000-2001 season. 1101 c'fiti titrt Bicycle touring company, will donate the pro- Experienced Milwaukee media personnel are that ceeds of his ride to three organizations spearheading the effort. As of press time, fur- the AIDS sponsor AIDS programs, including ther details have not been released. Resource Center of Wisconsin. "After losing a friend to AIDS on April 19. 1998,1 decided to commit the next four years of my life to raise money for AIDS organiza- tions:' said Kennedy. Ready for ARCW, will receive 40 percent of Get Kennedy's earnings. Two other Milwaukee organizations to benefit from Kennedy's quest are Camp Heartland, a summer camp for Get Away young people with HIV, and the BESTD Clinic, a community-based STD clinic. Kennedy explains that his motivation for such an undertaking is rooted in a personal encounter he had with AIDS two years ago. In preparation for his trip, Kennedy has begun indoor training and hopes to be out- doors on his bike in April. In addition, he will ‘10$4/ THURSDAY begin his fund raising efforts at his current 1 place of employment, Robert W. Baird Co. Inc., of Milwaukee in early February. "I hope to make history as being an indi- vidual that will change the form of fundraising by devoting this period of my life to benefit Spring AIDS program, services and research," he said. Those interested in being part of Jeffrey's efforts to raise $100,000 for AIDS can call ARCW at 414-225-1543 or Vacation send a check to Cross Country Challenge 2000, 820 N. Plankinton Avenue, Milwaukee,'Wisconsin, 53202. Edition Issue SUPER BUST February 23rd st of 4 Seasona Mpm - CLOSE Vacation Editions Travel Agents, B&B's, Gay Destinations

WCF Executive Director, Steve Starkey and (jet yourAd in by Noon, Tammy Johnson at her farwell Party f. Friday, February 18th Johnson Moves To CA Tammy Johnson, long-time friend of the LGBT community, is leaving Milwaukee to take a job with an Oakland, California social justice foundation. The former Executive Call Diane Director of Progressive Milwaukee is leaving her position at Wisconsin Citizen's Action but will remain on the Board of Directors of (414) 2264075 Wisconsin Community Fund.

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embraced. Women's Film All proceeds from this evening of a five Cochran now directs the Education and course culinary extravaganza, and silent auction Angles magazine will present two programs Vigilance Network, based in Pennsylvania. He will allowADIS Network to continue their work from the Chicago based Women in the works closely with organizations across the throughout south central Wisconsin.Tickets are Director's Chair (WIDC) International Film and Positive Voice's Day of country committed to countering racism, anti- available by contacting AIDS Network at (608) Video Festival at 7pm February 18 and 19 at Semitism, and hate groups, using his dynamic the 252-6540 future Discovery speaking ability to help build an inclusive, home of the William E Eisner Museum of Appleton - On March 11, 00 northeast democratic movement. Advertising and Design, 208 N. Water Street, in Wisconsin's largest GLBT organization is pre- Mr. Cochran will be the Keynote Speaker at Milwaukee. The screenings senting their 7th annual Day of Discovery. the 2000 building Democracy Conference offers a rare opportunity for This year three nationally known speakers Continuing theJourney Against Hate on March audiences to see a contemporary alternative will address the attendees. 10.11, 2000 in Chicago, Ill media by women. A broad range of images, nbow Marsha Stevens, a well known Gospel Organized hate group activity is persistent ideas, and styles not generally shown by main- singer, songwriter, and performer. Marsha has throughout the Midwest and across the nation. stream media will be represented. The Friday R5I Room been bringing the `good news' and great music The deadly white supremacist shootings of last program will be of particular interest to the Lesbian BI community. "Essential Things: New 121 W. Main St • Madison to the GLBT community for years, assisting summer and fall remind us that our own Films those who have felt the rejection of their Journey Against Hate must continue to grow in and Videos from Les/BI Women." 608.251.5838 Thirteen works including animation, documen- church to regain a sense of hope. strength, effectiveness, and endurance, and in taries on lesbian moms and the writer Dorothy Randy Bouche will be coming out of retire- wisdom, knowledge, and experience as we Allison, and experimental piece on street harass- ment to perform. A popular puppeteer, come- counter this danger in our midst. Tuesday, ment and a video poem dian and entertainer, known by many for his The Center for New Community's 2000 about breaking up. Admission is $8 for one program. For more work with Entertainers Against AIDS. Building Democracy Conference will provide March 7th information call Angles at 963-8948 Will Fellows, lecturer and author of the pop- participants the information and tools needed ular Farm boys: Lives of Gay Men from the to build strong, community-based, and democ- AIDS Network Red rural Midwest. His latest book The Fabulous ratic responses to hate groups and hate activity. Gifts of Gay Men is a work that explores the TRAILER It is open to leaders and activists across the Ribbon Dinner this Friday extraordinary and pioneering role played by nation who are committed to strengthening - or Madison - This year's Red Ribbon Chef's Gay men in historic preservation. joining - this work. Collective Dinner will be held Friday, February TRASH In addition to the presentations by the three High school, university, college, and working 18 at the Sheraton Madison Hotel. speakers there will be political forums, discus- youth are especially invited and encouraged to Support for the event comes from this year's sion sessions as well as plenty of time to social- attend this year's Conference. The white hosts, a literal who's who in Madison. PARTY ize and shop. supremacist movement is specifically targeting Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin, Jonathan For more information regarding registration young people through music and other recruit- Grarnling of the Madison Times,Juli Hinds Magic call Positive Voice at (920)435-4404 ment tactics, and the Conference will be 98 Radio, School Board member Juan Jose 7&7's for 770 Sassy Sapphire, Celestial addressing this new development in numerous Lopez, Mike McKinney of WMTV Channel 15, settings. Representative Marc Pocan and the Rev. David Silver, Bananarama Ball For More information, conference brochures Smith of the Boys and Girls Club of Madison La Crosse - Nominations are being accept- and registration material, contact the. Center for have placed their support to this community ed for the GALAXY Awards! Nominations are New Community, P.O. Box 346066, Chicago, IL event and will be assisting with the evening's being accepted for the following categories: 60634 silent auction. Straight Ally of the Year; LGBT Adult of the Year; The Pope Hindy Award for Volunteer Service Far Community Organization of the Year; Family of Bisexual Insurgence will be presented to Mike Wonders. Other TUESDAYS the Year; Volunteer/Supporter of the Year; LBT In anticipation of the legions of queer awards being given are the Director's Award for Youth of the Year, GBT Youth of the Year and activists from around the country who will Community Leadership which will be present- Bottles of BUD $1 Lifetime Achievement Award. Winners will be descend on Washington for the Millennium ed to WISTIV-NBC Channel 15 and the Cultural . .. Michael announced at the upcoming ball. March on Washington (MMOW) April 30, local Diversity Ambassador Award to be presented to Meet the NEW Bartender These awards go to the individuals who have activist group Bisexual Insurgence will offer a Madison Community Mental Health Center. made a difference in and for the LGBT commu- one-day conference on bisexual activism at the local level Saturday,April 29 in Washington. nity in the LaCrosse area. All nominations are Queer as Folk Organizers of "Bi2K: Bisexual Community ri% due by March 31, 00. For additional information This feature story will look at the ground Activism in the 21st Century" hope the confer- you may contact [email protected] breaking and controversial British televi- ence will attract not only bisexuals and their or write: 608-781-2783. sion series. Although this television series allies who will be in town for the march, but has never been aired in the US it has caused also will entice attendees who were not plan- quite a stir here. 1,-- ning to attend the march. (Bisexual Insurgence /A O Dancing for Life discusses neither supports nor opposes MMOW.) In The Life: Choreographer Chris DC Ramos and David B.I. is offering a discount for early registra- GALAXY Britain's Queer as Folk, Rousseve. Support and help fijit tion of $25 before March 5; registration is $35 Whatever is finally written about the homophobia and oppression in he thereafter, with on-site registrants paying $40. Remembering Quentin AIDS epidemic, it will certainly be said that Coulee Region with your contributions For more information on Bi2K, visit their Web Crisp and more... it has had a profound effect of financial resources and services. site at http://www.bisexualinsurgence.org/bi2k. The next episode of on the world of Dance. This America's Gay and Lesbian tele- story profiles the dynamic Milwaukee NOW vision newsmagazine will be Ex-White Supremacist work of Ramos and airing again in Milwaukee on: Conference 2000 Woman of the Year Rousseve, and also looks at a to Speak at Milwaukee NOW is pleased to honor the Wednesday, Mar 29 11 pm on Chicago - The Centerfor New Community New York group called Milwaukee area abortion clinic staff and escorts WMVS. CHeck you local P.B.S. announced that Floyd Cochran will be their Dancers Responding to AIDS, as 2000 Woman of the Year recipients for their Station for their date and time. Keynote Speaker. Floyd Cochran was the which raises funds to help dedication to assuring women's access to repro- In The Life is produced by In Director of Propaganda for the Aryan Nation, dancers with REV. ductive health choices. The Life Media Inc. a not for one of the nation's most notorious white A Center Called Hope 2000 Woman of the Year Recipients: profit, member supported orga- supremacist organizations. After taking up resi- This story looks at the Milwaukee Area Abortion Clinic Staff and nization, and is presented by dence at the group's Idaho compound, he rose work of Esperanza, Peace and Escorts Thirteen/WNET in NewYork. It rapidly in its ranks, becoming its public face and Justice Center, a multiissue Awards dinner and fundraiser will be held is distributed by American spreading widely the hateful ideology of Harlie Hunnan who plays Natan on grassroots organization in San on Thursday, March 23, 2000 at the United Public Television. the program In The Life Christian' Identity and racial superiority. But Antonio Texas. Esperanza was Community Center Cafe El Sol 1028 South 9th In The Life a bi-monthly within months after he was the featured speak- founded by a group of Latina Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 6:00 p.m. Cost is newsmagazine series chronicles the history er at the 1992 HitlerYouth Festival, Cochran left Lesbians who had a vision for social change $25.00 per person Mail reservations to and contemporary experience of the the Aryan Nation, renounced racism and orga- that was broad in its scope, encompassing Milwaukee NOW 611 N. Broadway, Suite 505, Lesbian and Gay community. nized hate groups, and began an ongoing pub- LGBT, anti-racist, and multi-cultural movemove-- Milwaukee, WI 53202 To be included in the next show are: lic journey to counter the hatred he once ments.Tune in and enjoy In The Life. 8 !ght February 16 - 22, 2000 SeetheLighi www.wilight.com

articles on the fire were not well written. of our people justifies joking. Not even an for ALL people in our community. You allude to wanting to be able to use attempt at balance. humor in the headline. The point is there HRL-PAC's Response Letters Pat Gowan Dear Editor, was nothing funny about a member of our PS I do not know Dixon personally, of HRL-PAC, the first The Pageant community being convicted of arson. As board members Obviously someone at the WI Light does - LGBT political action committee in Dear Editor Whether you believe she is guilty or not and has something against her. Wisconsin, we would like to congratulate We as members of the Pageant doesn't change the fact that this is a the WI Light for devoting so much atten- Committee would like to thank all of the woman who has supported the lesbian Editor's Note: Three letters were received tion to the February 15th Milwaukee pri- people who purchased tickets. We apolo- community for years, through many bar regarding Dixon, one -Printed last mary. Our community will never be heard gin- to all applicants.The sudden decision openings and closings and regardless of week,and two are printed this week. Porn? unless we vote and are seen as an orga- to cancel the event saddened us all well as the fact that a lesbian bar is never a big Not in my paper! Took me a long tune to nized constituency. all of you. money making proposition. There is also figure out what you were talking about. We were happy to discuss candidates We know this decision caused many nothing funny about the fact that lesbians Finger meant point or accused! Sorry not with WI Light writer Bill Meunier.We hope people to wonder what happened. It was no longer have a dance bar. (Dish is at best used to everything in print taking on sex- that this information sharing was one fac- rather apparent there was not enough lesbian friendly now that so many straight ual connotations. to the WI Light issuing a very interest being generated in the community. individuals frequent the club on the week- I highly recommend you buy a copy of tor that led similar list of endorsements (your editorial This event started 30 years ago, and was end) the trial transcript, and you will see that only taking exception to our endorsement one of the few being held. As the pageant This is not the first occurrence of poor we gave the defense more coverage than increased the support decreased. There reporting. It has consistently gone down- the transcript does. of Dawn Miller out of our 17 total endorse- do, how- were only 3 entrants for Miss and one hill. Please consider what your newspaper Perhaps people who feel this strongly ments). What we were unable to entrant for Mr. Since the announcement to could do to better our community and about the Dixon case should help herfund ever, was to grant Bill Meunier's request cancel was made we have heard from 6 or how you could become a respectable an appeal, or at least help post bail. Let us that we give him all of our candidate sur- 7 different individuals who commented news source.While this was a newsworthy know. We will be more than happy to vey responses prior to our own review of they had planned on entering. event and needed coverage, there are donate and put it in the papers them. All political action committees treat Unfortunately it takes months of plan- many other issues that deserved coverage Bill's articles have been very objective! I candidate surveys as proprietary informa- ning, and last minute decisions and as well. stand by him regarding the factual con- tion. No political action committee will requests are not easily handled. tent. Facts you may not like but FAG7S release its surveys to the press before it has Carol S. Roberts anyway. I make decisions on headlines. made its own endorsements.We have con- The Pageant Committee Know one thing about me, I am not a les- sulted with other local PACs and are Dear Light, "The bian bashing, white male. You should pleased that our policy is consistent. Editor's Note: We hope that Yes the gleeful headline and awful Pagaent" makes a comeback. Let us know read our paper more often and you will photo condemning Dixon were biased. Respectfully what we can do to help! see: articles covering the entire spectrum of And the sleezy second headline was a HRL-PAC Board of Directors our community, photo's covering the porno joke at all women's expense. But GLSEN Article &rosily of our community, WI Light is Dear Editor, the 20 plus headlines and 30 plus para- Thank You for your excellent coverage graphs detailing the prosecution's case of the Safe School Pledge being organized with only 2 headlines (one biased) and 9 by several, Gay-Straight Alliances in the paragraphs outlining the defense case Madison area (WI Light Feb 2-8).The GSA a seems to indicate not only bias, but active are a major force for change in making support for the prosecution. (The first schools safe for everyone and in changing thing I learned when working in the legal viri:Vit LETTERPOLICY society at large so I encourage everyone in system was how easy it is to believe the the community to help support these orga- prosecution before the defense has their nizations in one way or another. Ralph say!) Ovadahl's fear of these groups is not Am I upset over the shoddy journalism? We glacly accnt lever anc esxcially unfounded, because they will ultimately Not especially. I am disappointed at this lead to the collapse of homophobia. woman hating and lesbian hating report- I also wanted to let you know that this ing in the WI Light. I had high hopes that article was not written by me, but by with a Lesbian Editor, the WI Light white e-mail (those with more than 300 hun- Nelson Graff, a fabulous volunteer. Nelson male perspective might have made room is a former high school English and Science for reporting by and about Lesbians, and teacher and is currently pursuing his PhD Gay men of color. I never imagined that in English at UW-Madison. Lesbians would be reported on with glee- dred (voids are subject to editing) Nelson is just one of many volunteers ful vengeance. who make the work of the Gay Lesbian I do not know if Dixon tried to rob that Straight Education Network (GISEN) pos- multi-millionaire insurance company. But I sible. If you are interested in volunteering do know that their wealth and her Please induce your name, accress your time with GISEN or making a finan- Lesbianism ("a jury of her peers") made cial contribution, please email morein- their winning in the courts nearly [email protected] or call 608-241-3009. inevitable. The WI Light's destructive cov- erage would make it appear that Dixon anc verifiable shone nu fuer Sincerely, attacked the gay community, or beat a love Jason Rasmussen or friend. I truly do not understand such Editor's Note: Apologies to Jason and divisive, vicious, prejudice. According to Nelson for the mix-up. It was a great arti- your reporting, apparently no one in the cle, well written, informative, educational, community is saddened over this awful and objective. I look forward to covering ordeal that one of our few lesbian business more on GLSEN and their activities. owners is going through. WI Light 225 South 2nd Street How does the WI Light justify so aggres- Fannies sively, publicly condemning a member of To the Editor our community before she is sentenced? In reading the last issue of W7 Light, it Besides reporting for the prosecution, you Milwaukee, WII 53204 became painfully clear that your staff and are sending a loud message to the judge to publisher completely have missed the give her hell, since her community sup- point. posedly doesn't care. I'd like to explain how I feel. Over the And oh, yea, where are those many let- [email protected] past year I have seen this publication go ters you received in protest? They didn't from a good source of Gay/Lesbian news make it into print either! Just a long-wind- to something resembling bad teenage ed defense from the guilty party, the pub- fax: underground newspaper. Even the early lisher who suggests a life in prison for one 414.226.0096 k www.wilight.com Seethe:At February 16 - 22, 2000 :AM 9

it wouldn't matter because "nothing would be a Fire and Police Commission staff member says done about it anyway" or because of the time that when the Commission asked minority lead- Justice in Milwaukee involved in completing the process. ers for their opinion of Police services, only the Gay community failed to respond. An FBI agent The Conclusion, but not the End The Prosecutors told WI Light that a similar survey conducted by Analysis By Bill Meunier Calls to Milwaukee County District its office also met with no response. Attorney E. Michael McCann were not Anti-violence advocates say that many bash- Milwaukee - We are a self-policing people. Over the years, this newspaper has received returned. McCann is generally considered a ers count on Gay victims to keep quiet. Many of Our police, judges and prosecutors come from many reports of Gay bashings. Some were not liberal on many issues but he is rumored to be them do. Failure to report a crime not only our general society. That is as it should be. The reported to the Police but many were.The lack anti- Gay. Sources within the DA's office and allows the bashers to go unpunished, it also down side of that is that some of those charged of anti-Gay hate crime reports is disturbing to former prosecutors say that McCann believes allows them to attack others. The Police can't with protecting us, prosecuting those who hurt many. As one activist put said "It's almost as if Wisconsin's hate crimes law to be a bad one. react to crimes they do not know exist. us and judging those who are prosecuted carry the Police think that when the bashers beat That law was upheld by the US Supreme Cities that have anti-LGBT violence projects with them the same anti-LGBT prejudices and someone senseless while calling them 'faggot' Court in 1996. report dramatic increases in the number of stereotypes seen in society as a whole. they were really just angry about the guy's Even conservative Brown County can reported Gay bashings and crimes committed Most Gays believe that the problem of anti- shoes:" Madison reports around three anti-Gay point to a successful anti-Gay hate crime con- against Gays. Hume says that such a project is Gay actions within the justice system is hate crimes a year. Many may find it difficult to viction. Milwaukee with a much larger Gay needed here. She believes that it could perform nowhere near what it once was. Nevertheless believe that Madison, a bastion of liberalism population can not. a variety of tasks. They include making the as the four incidents detailed in this series indi- known for its tolerance has more hate crimes Mark Libemann and Bob Wendorf think LGBT community aware of how to use the ser- cates to some Gays and Lesbians, there is still than Milwaukee, a city that is four times its size. that the system does not take anti-Gay hate vices provided by the Police, providing advo- some distance to go. The Milwaukee County District Attorney's crimes seriously. Libemann had to go on TV cates who can assist with reporting crimes and office does not keep records of hate crime pros- to get action on his complaint after dozens of filing complaints when those services are not Police Training ecutions. That means there is no way to deter- phone calls, letters and appeals for help made delivered properly. It could also help follow up Efforts are underway to lessen that distance. mhie whether or not even those few non Gay to various officials went unanswered. Should on those complaints. Members of Milwaukee's LGBT community related hate crimes reported by the Police are the charges against the man Liebmann and Following up on complaints can be critical. train Police academy recruits. The training prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Wendorf say attacked them, include a hate According to some of those who were associat- includes a discussion of the Gay community, a The result of the official silence on anti-Gay crime charge? ed it, the Fire and Police Commission processes question and answer session and the showing violence is that little is known about the extent Some experts like anti-violence authority are not adequate. In the case of Mark of two videos. One of the videos ( made by a of the problem. It's hard to see how the prob- Jeff Montgomery say that prosecuting a hate Knickelbine, his complaint about a nearly nine Dallas LGBT organization) shows a broad cross lem can be addressed without sufficient infor- crime charge sends a message that anti-Gay hour wait for a Police response to his call for section of the LGBT community. It is intended mation on its extent. Gays and Lesbians are not violence won't be tolerated. That's a message help remains unresolved seven months after he to attack stereotypes about Gays. the only victims of hate crimes. Ethnic, racial that Montgomery believes needs to be heard filed it. Five months ago, the Commission asked The other video is taken from TV news- and religious minorities are also targeted. It may not only by Gay bashers but by the Gay com- Police Chief Jones to look into the matter. They magazine. It shows an Houston, Texas under- be time to for the LGBT community to work in munity as well. are still waiting for a response. cover operation launched in response to Gay coalition with other groups and seek ways to One of those who would like to hear it is So are others who are asking the question of bashings in a Gay neighborhood. "It's hard even document the seriousness of the problem and Jacob Weinstein the bartender who suffered a whether or not Gays in Milwaukee can consis- for me to watch," said Stephanie Hume, a local ways to lessen it. broken nose. He identified his attacker and tently expect justice. Knickelbine wonders why activist who works with the Police on LGBT brought a witness who also identified the man it took the Police so long to respond. Cory issues. Hume said the video shows Police who The Fire and Police who punched him. No charges were filed by Liebmann and Robert Wendorf wonder why are fearful of the bashers. Commission Assistant DA Dan Jackson, who demanded their attacker is not being charged under Hume says that the Police are working with In some cities, the Fire and Police commis- additional witnesses. Wisconsin's hate crimes law. Jacob Weinstein an ad hoc group of activists to expand training sion use a mix of citizens, staff and commis- Jackson told WI Light that he didn't think asks why no charges were pressed against the on LGBT issues. That group, which is composed sioners investigate complaints. In Milwaukee all he could prove the case beyond a reasonable man, who he says broke his nose. The owners of representatives from seven organizations, is citizen complaints about the Police are investi- doubt. Perhaps he should have tried. Dantrae and staff at 219 and La Cage ask when someone expecting to prepare an in service training com- gated by one of the Commission's employees, Baker, then man Weinstein and his witness say will apologize for the Police raids on their bars. ponent that would be part of the MPD's David Heard. Heard is also in charge of Police attacked him, has been implicated in another The four incidents examined in this series required in service training that all officers must and Fire recruitment. attack. The second attack occurred at 219. point to concerns over how Milwaukee's LGBT attend. He told Wi Light that most of the complaints Baker is reported to be Gay himself. citizens are treated by the Police and the prose- She has other ideas as well,"They need to do are handled on an informal basis over the Nonetheless, some people feel that the DA cutors. The concerns raised by these incidents some awareness that targets our community," phone. Heard said that for every one of the should have prosecuted a defendant accused did not begin with this series nor will they end Hume. She believes the Department said approximately 100 written complaints filed of causing serious harm in an incident that with it. outreach programs that are should put together with the commission there are six or seven that received a high profile within a community Just like any other newspaper, this one can teach women's safe- similar to the one it uses to are handled on an informal basis. He indicated that feels physical violence against it is not raise an issue but it is up to the community as a that the vast majority of these are not serious always being taken seriously. whole to develop ways to that will lessen the Official Silence matters. They include everything from getting a problem. The question is not only whether parking ticket to concerns about an officer's A Call for Action Milwaukee's LGBT citizens can consistently There are' other ideas too. In some cities, others think that the LGBT com- attitude. Hume and expect justice, it's also whether what will they police department crime reports include a help assure that justice is done for Heard said that he tries to resolve many of munity can will do to make sure that they get it. space to note the possibility that a crime may its members. Many anti-LGBT hate crimes go the formal complaints through a mediation have been bias related. Milwaukee is not one of unreported. There is historical mistrust of the meeting. Officers are given a chance to apolo- those cities. Anti-hate crime activists say these even among LGBT leaders. David Heard, gize to their accusers if it is appropriate. An Police boxes make law enforcement officials more knowledgeable source, who was associated aware of the problem and encourages docu- with the Commission, said that if the accused mentation. officers fail to cooperate the Commission has Documentation, or the lack of it is an issue. little recourse other than launching a formal The Liebmann -Wendorf incident seems to be a investigation, which can be time consuming MALE MODELS text book example of a hate crime. Yet investi- and 'costly With only one staff person to inves- gating officers did not see it that way. How the tigate Police abuse, it can also be impractical. Police view a crime can be an important factor Formal investigations are reserved for the most WANTED in determining charges said Richard Voss a for- serious of offenses. mer Assistant District Attorney. Voss says that a A Fire and Police Commission outreach Variety of Assignments Police statement to that a crime was motivated effort to the LGBT community may be needed. by hate, is much more likely to elicit a hate Conversations with LGBT bar owners makes it Call . . . 414.289.9460 crimes charge. clear that there is a perception that the It seems unlikely that such statements are Commission will do nothing to discipline offi- being made. WI Light checked the FBI hate cers who act in a homophobic manner. Several crime statistics reports back to 1995. The Glinn Publishing Corp. owners will speak off the record about reports show that the City of Milwaukee report- bar Police actions that may warrant a formal com- Serving Milwaukee's LGBT Online Community Since 1987 ed an average of three hate crimes a year none plaint. None of them filed one. 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of transmission observed in those who were recycled anti-retroviral drugs to suppress CD4 Counts Always Drop treated. In the absence of a control group who virus replication. One study concluded that while CD4+ cell were untreated, however, this recommendation Like.everything else in HIV medicine, initial- decline is delayed in patients experiencing fail- can only be made tentatively. ly promising and even unpromising results ure of a Protease Inhibitor-based regimen and is Health need to be confirmed in larger, prospective, ran- slower compared with patients receiving only Attitudes About domized controlled studies, stratified by possi- antiretroviral therapy, it will eventually occur at No Matter the ble important confounding factors, before the a median time of about 36 months. Risk-Taking nearly question of STI,"to stop or not to stop:' can be The take-home message here is that while Researchers at the CDC surveyed Act, Unprotected atti- adequately answered. "tight" control of HIV at undetectable levels 2000 HIV-negative people to assess their may not always be feasible with available anti- tude about maintaining safer sex or safer injec- Clinical Implications Sex is Dangerous tion-drug-use practices, given the successes in retroviral agents (or even necessary in the short- The clinical implications of metabolic toxic- treatment achieved in the past few years. term), patients cannot be maintained indefinite- ities, which include osteoporosis and bone loss Oral Sex Traced to Participants were surveyed in 7 states in the ly on failing regimens. The strategy of "loose" in addition to lipodystrophy (abnormal fatty US, with about 300 per state. Just under 700 HIV Infections control (maintaining HIV RNA at a detectable accumulations) include the possibilities that were men who have sex with men (MSM) level) should best be looked upon as a tempo- more therapies will be needed to counteract Compiled By Ron Geiman recruited in gay bars.(This is the group this arti- rizing measure until more effective or better-tol- the effects of lipodystrophy, patient behavior cle will highlight.) The men provided informed ver 3,500AIDS Researchers gathered erated agents become available. may need to change (eg, exercise and diet), drug consent for the survey. in San Francisco early this month for This data makes it clear that the effectiveness therapy may need to be changed, or medica- About 25% of Men who have Sex with MEN the 7th annual Conference on of currently available anti-retrovirals remains tions will need to be discontinued. O (MSM) reported being less concerned overall. Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections, inadequate and that novel pharmacologic Implications for the future include reassess- That is lower than in Injection Drug Users IDUs heard both good and bad news on the AIDS and/or immune-based approaches to HIV treat- ing the goals of therapy, when to start therapy, (40%), or with either HETs (30%). Compared front. ment are needed. what drugs to use initially, and when to change with other races, African-American IDUs or One of the most striking presentations is that therapy. • Do PIs Cause Sexual HETs were statistically significantly more likely oral sex is a higher risk activity then previously The goal of therapy up until recently had to report less concern about HIV infection, but thought. That warning came from the largest Dysfunction? been maximal suppression of viral replication. this relationship was not seen among African- study to date by the Centers for Disease Control A recent case series described 14 men who This approach reached its zenith at a previous American MSM. and Prevention. complained of erectile dysfunction after start- AIDS conference, where eradication was posi- A major finding of this study concerned the Many Gay men embraced oral sex as a low ing Protease Inhibitors (PI's) plus NRTIs tioned as a realistic treatment outcome. relationship between reported attitude to HIV risk activity, yet at least 8% of them contracted (nukes).To investigate this further, a study at Eradication, however, is no longer a reasonable and teported risk behavior. There was concor- HIV even though oral sex was their only risk Harvard followed 274 males who started PI goal of therapy. dance between attitude and behavior among behavior, according to the study. Many Gay men therapy. After a median follow-up of 1.6 years, The goal of therapy in HIV infection in the MSM: 71% of those who were less concerned had made oral sex their primary or sole sexual 90 of these men (33%) had sexual dysfunction. 21st century may be the same as in all diseases: about HIV reported receptive anal intercourse, activity because earlier studies had proven anal Depression was significantly associated with promotion of a long and healthy life. compared with 43% of those who reported sex was an extremely high-risk activity. impotence; however, after adjusting for age and It is now suggested that perhaps the only they did not feel less concerned. In contrast, The study has a devastating affect on pre- depression, men were 3.4 times as likely to absolute indications for therapy are constitu- there was no reported change in behavior vention activities causing a restructuring of experience impotence after using the PI. tional symptoms or CD4+ counts less than 200 among IDUs and HETs despite attitudes about safer sex messages and education. AIDS out- The investigaters point out that there are a cells/mm, or an opportunistic infection. Other being "less safe." reach educators now must emphasize that oral number of potential confounds in this study, criteria, such as those based on plasma HIV sex, previously taught as low risk, does not including the fact that overall disease severity Immune Reconstitution RNA contents, are arbitrary. It should be empha- mean no risk. could have increased over time. More impor- Potent antiretroviral therapy has clearly sized that no conclusion can be reached about The study contains more reliable informa- tant, Viagra was approved during the post-PT improved immunity in patients with HIV infec- this question. In fact, further studies could show tion than was previously available thanks to observation period, which might have prompt- tion, although the degree and completeness to that early onset of therapy is beneficial. sophisticated DNA testing that identifies very ed men to seek evaluation for erectile dysfunc- which immune reconstitution occurs varies Treatment at or near seroconversion may be recent HIV infections. Those tests enabled tion in order to gain access to this drug. In light among individuals based on the patient's age, important, irrespective of CD4+ lymphocyte researchers to selectively interview the men of these possible confounding variables, the genetic makeup, duration of HIV infection, base- count, as early treatment may preserve anti-HIV and get more accurate, recent reports of sexual possible role of. PIs in sexual dysfunction in line CD4+ cell count, baseline viral load, and the immunity, and could set the stage for more suc- activity men must be considered as yet unproven. effectiveness and durability of the antiretroviral cessful structured treatment interruptions. But 102 Gay or Bi men were in the study, and Post-exposure Treatment treatment. Results of studies presented at the "early" as such, remains to be clearly (and prac- eight (7.8%) were determined to have been conference expanded our knowledge of the ticably) defined. A San Francisco study enrolled participants infected through oral sexual activity. process and predictors of immune reconstitu- The idea of intermittent therapy as a strategy who reported either sexual HIV exposure Researchers cautioned that while the risk of tion in patients with HIV infection and present- to prolong treatment effectiveness. Since dis- (receptive or insertive anal or vaginal inter- transmission for each individual oral sex act ed new and updated information on several continuation of suppressive therapy leads to course, or receptive oral intercourse with expo- may be low, if oral sex is the sole sexual activity approaches to immunotherapy in patients on recurrence of wild-type virus that usually sure to semen) or exposure from injection drug that person participates in, the frequency of the effective antir-etroviral therapy. retains its sensitivity to anti-retroviral agents, use within the past 72 hours. act increases, along with the chance to be treatment periods designed to keep CD4+ lym- In addition to counseling and testing, all par- • Not all patients with chronic HIV infection infected. Another words, it increases the cumu- phocyte counts above a safe threshold is a strat- ticipants were offered 4 weeks of anti-retroviral who are treated with HAART have good lative risk. egy worthy of consideration. It must be stressed therapy (most often AZT/3TC) and were fol- immune reconstitution. That suggests that that the benefits of these strategies are specula- AIDS Traced to 1930 lowed for 1 year. During 16 months, 401 per- poor thymic response, as reflected in a rela- tive and are not without their risk. The real- At last year's AIDS conference, the genetic sons were enrolled. The vast majority (94%) tive depletion of naive CD4+ cells, may world consequences of intermittent therapy evidence linking chimps to HIV was estab- reported sexual exposure, with 40% reporting underlie the failure in some patients to and/or discontinuation of suppressive therapy lished, and since then researchers developed unprotected anal receptive sex. The majority restore CD4+ T cells after effective HAART will need to be tested in appropriate trials the most sophisticated computer and data had not used condoms, although about one therapy. before widespread clinical application. analysis capabilities to trace viral evolution. third reported that a condom was used but • Structured Treatment Interruption (STI): It is a measure of our maturation in treating Computers analyzed DNA from more than 100 failed. Nearly half reported that they knew their One of the hottest topics in anti-retroviral this disease that we can discuss these proposi- early human strains of HIV and various strains partner was HIV-infected. therapy today among both patients and tions. It also is a sign of progress to be able to of SIV, the primate version of HIV. There were no seroconversions reported in physicians is structured treatment interrup- take the long view and think of strategies that Their study showed that the main HIV strain this study by the end of 1 year.All except 5 took tion (Si]), sometimes referred to as "drug are in keeping with normal life spans for (there are about a dozen today) began to spread anti-retrovirals, and 80% reported they complet- holidays7With effective HAART, HIV-specif- Persons With AIDS. in humans around 1930. That date also marks ed the 4-week course despite the typical ic cell-mediated immunity may actually the point in time where humans started to adverse effects associated with anti-retroviral decrease due to the lack of exposure to HIV Attention PWA's Taking Indinavir: spread HIV and it started to mutate, as it con- therapy. Nearly 70% remained in follow-up for antigen. This approach may be useful in As we were going to press, the medical tinues to mutate today. the entire 12-month period. acute primary HIV infection after HAART journal Lancet warned that the herbal Somehow - perhaps through a bite from a While there were no seroconversions, therapy where the patient with chronic HIV supplement St. Johns Wort drastically subspecies of chimpanzee found in a specific everyone received the same interven- because may offer some degree of immune reconsti- lowers the levels of the protease area of the Congo, or by consuming its meat - unclear to what extent this study tion it remains tution with HAART. STI may also be useful inhibitor Indinavir (Crixivan) in the e oldest known case of AIDS was confirmed for how care should be pro- th provides a model for patients with multidrug-resistant HIV blood. St. Johns Wart could prompt a in a blood sample taken from a man in the may, however, be reasonable to contin- vided. It where stopping therapy may allow emer- dramatic rebound in MV viral levels in a Congo, in 1959.The first American doc- antiretrovirals to Belgian ue the practice of offering gence of wild-type virus and permit use of drug resistant form. umented was a 15 year old boy in St. Louis. those with a high-risk exposure, given the lack ! www.wilight.com Spotfi ght February 16 - 22, 2000 L!ljut!"ht 11 Spotthvi Beyond the Body Beautiful (Women), Author Chaim Potok, Angles Film & Video with MIAD UWM School of the Arts (Milwaukee): Angles Magazine presents (Milwaukee): Acclaimed this 2nd of 2 programs from Women In The author speaks about his Directors Chair Intl. Film and Video Festival. A Rare oppor- life and work as sponsored by the tunity to see contemporary alternative media by women. A Professional Theatre Training Program. Born broad range of images, ideas and styles not generally and raised in NYC, he has been called the shown by mainstream media. Tonight features ten works most powerful story teller living, author of February from around the world that examine, disrupt and delight in The Chosen, The Gift of Asher Lev, The the myths and varied experiences of physical femaleness. Promise and Davita's Heart. In conjunction $8. student tickets are $6. MIAD's Eisner Museum, 208 N. with Intl. Arts Festival. His daughter, Water St. 7pm; (414) 963-8948. Naama, will perform with the PUP 2/22-26 Jerome Rothenberg Reads, Woodland Pattern Book (Please see listing under 2/22.) UWM Story Teller Laura Simms, UWM School of Center (Milwaukee): American Book award winner an inter- School of the Arts Mainstage Theater, 2400 Dance (Milwaukee): 30 plus year story nationally known poet and anthologist Rothenberg reads as E. Kenwood. 7:30pm, $15. $9 students teller has been instrumental in the devel- part of the Intl. Arts Festival celebrating Jewish heritage. and seniors, (414) 229-4308. opment of oral tradition as a sophisticated art in the west- 720 E. Locust St.: 8pm, $6/$5 members, (414) 263-5001. ern world. Stories are drawn from mythology, fair tale, folk- L'chaim! A Jewish Tapestry, Taplt/new works Bookmaking in the lore, epic. teaching tales and personal narratives. UW (Milwaukee): Madison's musical theater company TAPIT/ Year 2000. Milwaukee School of The Arts Recital Hall; 7:30pm, $8 ($5 students), new works' critically acclaimed play explores 150 years of Institute of Art and (414) 229-4308. Jewish life in Wisconsin. Actors and musicians interweave Design (MIAD) (Milwaukee): Marshall Weber. multi-discipli- New Films & Videos nary artist, educator and writer will narrate from lesbian a multi-media presentation about Brooklyn a Women. Angles Film dynamic new artist/ bookmaker alliance & Video with MIAD based in Brooklyn. Future home of Eisner (Milwaukee): Angles Magazine pre- Museum, 208 N. Water Street; 7pm, Free, sents this 1st of 2 programs from limited seating. (414) 276-7889. Women In The Directors Chair Intl. Davita's Harp and Other Stories by Chaim Film and Video Festival. A Rare oppor- Olot Potok, UWM School of the Arts tunity to see contemporary alterna- z fi r. (Milwaukee): Acclaimed author's daughter, tive media by women. A broad range 1, ce Naama Potok, in residence with the PTTP of images, ideas and styles not gen- 1, I performs through Feb. 26 as part of the erally shown by mainstream media. PTTP Lab/ Works series. In conjunction with Tonight features 13 works including Intl. Arts Festival. d UWM School of the Arts animation, documentaries, a video Studio Theater, 2400 E. Kenwood, 7:30pm, poem and an experimental piece. $8 40. $15. $9 students and seniors, (414) 229- for one program, $14 for both. 4308. Milwaukee Chamber Threater's production of Student tickets are $6/ $10 for two. The Gin Game opens the 19th and runs through March 5. Again tomorrow night, MIAD's Eisner A Museum, 208 N. Water St. 7pm; Jewish and Israeli Box Office 414-291-7808. (414) 963-8948. Linda Roark - Strummer "Abisailh" in Nabucco production Classical Music. Exploring resources in the Golda Meir Library, including Surviving in Round Rooms, from L'Opera de Monteal, at the Florentine. UWM's Center for Jewish Studies maps, manuscripts and other pieces. Light Refreshments Adambomb Gallery (Milwaukee): (Shorewood): Cello, flute and piano by Box Office 414-273-7206 available. 1pm: Exhibit opens; 1:30pm Lecture: Polish Reception tonight from 6-10pm for the Vardi Trio, Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica, 229-6121 or Wooden Synagogues: Jewish Art and Architecture in Eastern artist Shawn Stephany, with his large mixed media works. 7:30pm, $6; (414) 967-8235, European Context by School of Architecture Prof. Thoams 524 S. 1st St.; (414) 276-2662. live music and slides and a little tap dance to boot. Prelude Hubka, (No Charge). Then at 3pm move to the School of the Uncle Vanya, Boulevard Ensemble (Milwaukee): A main the 18th at 9:45am, Alverno College's Wehr Hall. 4100 W. Alcoholism and Co-Dependency: Arts Recital Hall (tickets $12/$6 students) for a concert by stage production of celebrated Russian playwright Anton Morgan; tonight at 8pm, $15, students get discount; (414) Bookfair. Bayshore Mall Barnes and t he UWM Woodwind Arts Quintet with guest soprano Valerie Chekhov's comedic drama, directed by Maureen Kilmurry. 382-6044. Noble (Milwaukee): IMPACT (Alcohol Errante. Chekhov paints a disturbing portrait of self-deception, medi- Music of Darkness and Light. UWM's Concert Chorale & and Other Drug Abuse Services, Inc.), UWM Symphony Band/ Wind Ensemble, Wisconsin ocrity, and ennui overshadowing the urge for excellence and Lawrence Univ. Choir (Milwaukee): present a concert fea- presents Dear John... Love Letters and Lessons Learned Lutheran College (Milwaukee): The UWM Wind Ensemble personal meaning. His gallery of characters trapped in webs turing Hebrew, Ladino and Yiddish music from all eras, con- from the Wife of an Alcoholic author Mary Gjetson Levin. performs at 7:30pm. at Lutheran College, 8800 W. of their own making emerges with a pointed clarity that rings ducted by UWM's Prof. Sharon Hansen. St. Paul's Episcopal P.D. and Catherine Turmo Forde, the woman whose life the Bluemound Rd. General Public $8, student/seniors $5. as both timeless and universal. Continues thorough March Church, 914 E. Knaap St.; 7:30pm, $8/$5 students and book chronicles, will discuss the issues. Discussion from 7- (414) 229-4308. 19, Boulevard Studio Theatre, 2252 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., seniors. (414) 229-4308. 8pm. book signing 8-830pm. (414) 256-4808 times vary, Prices from $5-16, call (414) 744-5757. The Gin Game, Milw. Chamber Theatre (Milwaukee): D.L. (Impact). Verdi's epic Nabucco, Florentine Opera Co. (Milwaukee): Coburn's Pulitzer Prize winning play, directed by Montgomery Davis, features a battle of the sexes between This is t he work that successfully launched Verdi's career Aussie Band FRUIT, two in habitants of a nursing home. Exasperating, funny, as. arguably, Italy's greatest operatic composer. Arthur Civic Center (Madison): witty and frustrating. Continues through March 5, Broadway Fagen returns to conduct the Milwaukee Symphony Fruit Packs a Punch, a Theater Center, 158 N. Broadway, From $23-30; (414) 291- Orchestra, and Canadian Director Irving Guttman debuts as four girl, one guy Aussie 7800. Stage Director of this production. Sung in Italian with English band that sent shock waves throughout three Womyn's Poetry Open Mic, Kuumba Productions supertitles. Continues through Sunday. Uihlein Hall, Marcus continents this past year returns to the conti- (Milwaukee): Kuumba presents A Revolution of Womyn Center; 7:30pm, 2:30pm Sun.; Single tickets: $22-100. nent for a six week tour including tonight's con- Poetry open mic. Revolution of Womyn is a monthly multi- (414) 273-7206. cert. From tender love songs to revealing and cultural gathering bringing women together through poetry raucous tunes to cafe culture funkiness with and performance art. Milw. LGBT Community Center, 170 added java juice zing. Civic Centers Starlight S. 2nd Street, 7:30pm, (414) 271-2656. Theater, 211 State Street; 8pm, $17.50 tick- 4 ets, (608) 266-9055. Music of Darkness and Light. UWM's Concert Chorale & Lawrence Univ. Reflections on the Choir (Oshkosh): present a concert Collection, Madison Art featuring Hebrew, Ladino and Yiddish Center (Madison): The music from all eras, conducted by UWM's Prof. Sharon following event will take Hansen. Lawrence university Concert Hall. 7:30pm, $8/$5 place by an opening reception featuring a cash students and seniors, (414) 229-4308. bar and hors d'oeuvres. Celebrate the opening Sunday Afternoon at UWM: Jewish History/Culture, of the exhibitions pre- Jewish History and Culture: Exploring resources in the Golda sents several special guests to discuss an Meir Library, including maps, manuscripts and other pieces. object of personal significance on view. Light Refreshments available. 1pm: Exhibit opens; 1:30pm Speakers have a long term relationship with Lecture: From Remember to Never Again: Can Jewish the museum and its collection. Madison Art Memory Prevent Future Genocide? by Dr. Rachael Baum of Center, Civic Center, 211 State St.: 7-10pm, UWM (No Charge). Then at 3pm move to the School of the Free admission, (608) 257-3734 Arts Recital Hall (tickets $12/$6 students) for a concert by Trinity Irish Dance Company, Pabst Theater Music from Almost Yesterday, in collaboration with the (Milwaukee): Milwaukee's own, in a world pre- Jewish Community Center. miere of Currant Event by cutting edge NY Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel, Pabst Theater choreographer Sean Curran, trained in Irish (Milwaukee): Celebrating Milwaukee's Intl. Arts Festival cel- Dance has constructed some progressive Irish ebrating Jewish culture: Keyboard Conversations, Music for dancing that is truly experimental, asking the the Young and Youthful. 144 E. Wells, 2pm, $10; (414) 286- dancers to come up with their own outrageous 3663. collection of favorite steps. Continues again on Writing Voice, Woodland Pattern (Milwaukee): With Mark Sunday at 3pm; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells Anderson, asking What voice speaks to your reader? St.; tonight at 8pm; tickets $14-26. (414) Through writing exercises, examine the concept and func- 286-3663. tion of voice by reading the work of others and playing with Boulevard Ensemble Studio Theatre productio of Uncle our own narrative voices. 720 E. Locust St.; 1-4pm. $30, Vanya. Running form February 17th through March Next Act Theatre's production of A Night in $25 members, (414) 263-5001. Sunday Afternoon at UWM: Jewish 19th. Terry Tuttle November continues through Feb. 27th. Box ( Yelena), David Flores (Uncle Vanya) History/Culture. and John Starmer (Dr. Astrov) Office: 414-278-7780 School of the Arts (Milwaukee): Tour Jewish History and Culture: Box Office 414-744-5 75 7. 12 ',Light February 16 - 22, 2000 Spotight www.wiI ight.com

photo session with Albert Watson and to Roth). the reunion. Problem - Ross neglected One reunion not in the Cr plan to check if Mary Wilson was available. As it cards is the long-antici- omeday they'll be together..." From turns out, Wilson is touring the UK. For now, pated ABBA reunion. The time to time, we've all hoped that our the meeting and the photo session have defunct Swedish group Sfavorite groups from yesteryear would been rescheduled until Mary can zip back to turned down one BILLION reunite. Last summer, we had the Go-Go's. NYC. dollars to launch a come- This summer, the Bangles take to the stage. However, both Mary and Cindy have con- back tour (their first in But when, oh when, will Wilson Phillips cerns about a sprawling reunion of all of the over 17 years). Although return? Surely Chynna's given up all hope of living Supremes - especially since Mary and Benny and Bjom were a solo career (both as a singer and an Cindy are the only ones who ever sang with tempted by the idea, the actress - although she really was plausible Ross (their point makes particular sense women (in particular as Roxanne Pulitzer. You could almost visu- when you realize that this reunion will be Agnetha) have no inter- alize Chynna and that trumpet doin' the billed as Diana Ross and the Supremes - est in public perfor- nasty). I'd just hate to think that Carnie sta- and that lineup was Diane, Mary and Cindy, mance. But it was one pled her stomach in vain. period). BILLION dollars!] For those of you who have been salivating For her part, Diana has made it clear that Mamma mia! at my hints about the proposed [Supremes] without Mary and Cindy, there's no reunion. Could it be that Adam reunion, it's time for me to come clean and Someone close to Ross tells me that the Rickett really isn't gay? give you some details. On January 14, current plan is for Mary, Cindy, and Diane to That's what the buff boy 1970, Diane Ross left Mary Wilson and be the focus of the entire extravaganza. would have us believe, Cindy Birdsong to launch a solo career. They will open the show with an hour revisit- and he's going to an After that, four different women filled in ing some old material, doing some covers awful lot of trouble to con- various vacancies in the trio (Birdsong came and Broadway numbers, and even perform- vince us (funny - I never and went twice, while Wilson never left) until ing a new original song or two. feel the need to defend the group officially disbanded in 1977. In After the intermission, the various post- my homosexuality). In an recent years, many people have used the Ross lineups will take to the stage and per- interview with the UK Supremes moniker. There's a group in form their hits. Finally, Ross will reappear on Sunday People, Adam France called The Supremes. A woman who sang backup for Mary Wilson as a Diana Ross solo artist has since started her own group City. At this hotspot, Marcus wasn't the only says, "I am blond and called Sounds of the Supremes. focus of attention as the singer stopped to pretty but I am not Members of the post-Ross Supremes love the show on stage, which included gay." have been part of a trio called the "FLOS" women ripping off a man's clothes with their He spells out his (or "Former Ladies of the Supremes"), teeth. sexual proclivities joined at times by a no-talent, hideous Where do you sign up for that job? with startling frank- singer affectionately known as The Poodle. When I'm not sure if I'd rather be the rip- ness - he has sex Mary Wilson herself has been billed as per or the rippee, it's time to end yet anoth- with female fans (I do "Mary Wilson of the Supremes". Even er column. You can head over to my website the same with male Diane has been called "The Supreme of www.filth2go.com or drop a note to my e- fans), has been awak- Lady". mail address of [email protected] and I ened in his hotel Fans of the original Supremes had to promise to get back to you before I finish room by female fans contend with these alternate groups touring with Stone Sparrow (I already know (guys do this to me because a real reunion seemed impossi- every song and am ready to go on the road). ALL the time), longs ble - until now. After releasing a quite So, until next time, remember, one man's to get married and impressive CD that no one cared about, filth is another man's bible. Ross came to the realization that her have children <0K, career as a solo artist pales in comparison maybe the part about The 8 Supremes (L to R Rear) to her former glory as one of the Florence Ballard, Scherrie Payne, Diana the kids), and sleeps Ross, Susaye Greene; (Front) Lindax Lawrence, Mary Wilson, Cindy Supremes. in the nude (darlings, Birdsong & Jean Terrell. Originally, her idea was to bury - the I'm naked now!). hatchet with Mary Wilson, enlist the aid of Adam says, "Often Cindy Birdsong, and do two special reunion stage, and the entire group will sing when I meet people they are surprised that concerts - one in New York and one in Los Someday We'll Be Together. I'm straight. Because I'm blond and single, Angeles. If these went well, the reformed No word yet on if the Poodle will be people assume I can't be straight." Yeah, group would do a full-scale tour, release invited! To prove how serious she is that's the reason! an album and a video, etc. about this reunion project, Ross' Could it be that a certain romantic croon- Then Diana received a call from company (RTC Management) er has his soul set on male supermodel 400 one of • has registered the following Marcus Schenkenberg? So say my the 70s Supremes - on, Scherrie Payne (sister to Frieda web addresses sources, who have Band of Gold Payne). Ross was seen the R&B appalled to learn from Scherrie superstar doting that all of the Supremes www.supremesreunion.com, on Marcus (grant- (except for herself and www.supremesreunion.net, ed, I'd be the same Wilson) are virtually penni- and www.supremesreunion.org way, but I'm gay — less, having signed away - Just thought you'd want to see above). The what little royalties they had years know! power of love must ago. Payne was curious if there was By the way, reunion fever is not have driven our any way the other living Supremes limited to the Bangles. Go-Go's, hero to follow could be included in this reunion. and Supremes. Look for a Jackson Marcus and his girl Ross was moved by this plea 5 reunion and even a friend, Kylie Bax, and called all of the Supremes and possible Van Halen to the Exit night- Mary Wilson asked them to come to NYC for a reunion (with David Lee The Bangles club in New York Scherrie Payne www.wiI ig ht.com Spot:Alit February 16 - 22, 2000 ';ght 13

morality tale, but one with a modern twist. rising influence of labor unions. In part, this MI le • It is not just a wayward sinner who finally 0 is accomplished by careful attention to faces up to her past and repents, but also detail in terms of set design and costumes. a sanctimonious, unbending preacher It asks some interesting questions, such as: whose eyes and mind are opened to the how far does freedom of expression go? "real world;" a world with lots of gray area, Cradle Will Does the government have the right to arbi- Midnight not just black and white, right and wrong. trarily determine what art it will or will not The final redemption is not Moll's, alone. Rock fund? When a person owns a piece of art, and Moll The UW-Milwaukee Mainstage Theatre Review by John Jahn does the owner have the right to determine production of Midnight and Moll Randers Cradle Will Rock is Director Tim when or how it is displayed, or whether it Flanders runs through February 27. For tickets and Robbins' third movie, and although these can be changed, defaced, or destroyed? further information, call (414) 229-4308. three films are very different in many Important questions with contemporary rel- Review by John Jahn regards, they nevertheless share one thing: evance. Even though the film tackles serious English author Daniel Defoe's 1722 a social conscience. Bob Roberts was a issues, the tone remains light throughout - novel, Moll Flanders, tells the life story of blistering satire about how the media can this is as much of a comedy as it is a drama. a wayward woman who eventually finds both make and break politicians; Dead One of Cradle Will Rock's assets is also redemption. It is, on its surface, strictly a Man Walking offered a frank and uncom- one of its detractions. With so many char- morality tale written from a heavily pro- promising view of the Protestant point of view and, as such, our death penalty from sev- secular society some 278 years later eral perspectives; now might find it to be an amusing anachro- this new film addresses nism. But, in the hands of a modern play- both freedom of wright, it can still speak to us and be expression and what it more than just a lesson in Protestant means for an artist to ethics. "prostitute" himself. Midnight and Moll Flanders, by Marie Cradle Will Rock, Kohler, not only tells the fascinating life mostly based on a true story of its title character (in a "free adap- story, comprises five tation" from the Defoe original), but also episodes that are linked peers into the soul of a Puritan preacher. thematically and, at Moll has found herself sentenced to times, narratively. The death for trying to steal a gold necklace main focus tells of the from a young girl. As her final hours of life efforts of Director on Earth tick away, she tells her story to Orson Welles (Angus Susan Sarandon and John Cusack in Emman Bates as Young Moll and Laurie Birmingham The Cradle Will Rock. a preacher. He takes it all as something as Moll in the PTTP and Renaissance Theaterworks MacFadyen) , of a confession; she assures him, much present Misnight and Moll Flanders by Marie Kohler Producer John to his chagrin, she means no such thing. through February 27th at UWM School of the Arts Houseman (Cary Elwes), Writer Marc acters involved in several different plotlines, Moll is, indeed, an interesting charac- Box Office: 414-2294308 Blitzstein (Hank Azaria), and their cast to it never loses your attention, but you also ter, best summed up by Defoe himself on put on a controversial play named The don't get to know any of the characters very his work's title page. She was "...born in Cradle Will Rock. well. There really isn't a weak performance Newgate (a prison), and during a life of Paragraph 175 Other tales involve the struggle of Hallie in the film, but again, that also means that continu'd variety for threescore years, Flanagan (Cherry Jones) to keep the some of your favorites have less screen time besides her childhood, was twelve year a premieres at Dies Committee from cutting government than you might have liked them to have. whore, five times a wife (whereof once to financial support for the Federal Theater Cradle Will Rock is on the whole a sat- her own brother), twelve year a thief, eight Berlin Film Program because of alleged pro- isfying combination of screwball comedy year a transported felon in Virginia, at last Communist propaganda. Nelson and period piece drama. Intertwining the grew rich, liv'd honest, and died a peni- Festival Rockefeller (John Cusack) hiring artist stories of more than a dozen characters, tent..." Paragraph 175 a documentary Diego Rivera (Ruben Blades) to paint a Robbins generates a pace that is often fran- Midnight and Moll Flanders is an ambi- depicting the persecution of homosexuals mural in the lobby of Rockefeller Center tic. The film isn't without flaws - but, as tious new play, with no less than three dif- by the Nazi's premiered at the Berlin film (then balking when he sees the final prod- always, it's far more agreeable to experi- ferent actors portraying Moll, and 25 sup- Festival on February 13. uct). Steel magnate Gray Mothers (Philip ence a movie that occasionally stumbles porting characters. It centers on the (sup- These Oscar winning filmmakers Baker Hall) flirting with Mussolini's mis- because the filmmaker is over-ambitious as posedly) final hours of Moll's life awaiting Jeffrey Friedman and Rob Epstein have tress, Margherita Sarfatti (Susan opposed to the opposite. the gallows, as she tells her story to the seen Paragraph 175 win the directing Sarandon), while his flighty wife, the 3 Stars preacher. The prison cell is at stage left, award at the Sundance Film Festival Countess (Vanessa Redgrave), pursues while the events of Moll's life take place The 1871 anti-homosexual law called social causes. And on the rest of the stage. The set design is Paragraph 175 stayed on the books until finally an alcoholic quite effective, with lots of wooden stair- 1969. This resulted in the fact that any ventriloquist (Bill cases, a circular, central platform, and survivor of the Nazi Concentration Camps Murray) believing what appears to be a dockside at the who requested assistance or aid as a vic- that Communists are back. tim could have been arrested for the same infiltrating vaudeville. • The best performances are, happily, in violation that Hitler used in persecuting Together, these the central roles. Laurie Birmingham homosexuals. tales do a good job expertly plays the older Moll, and Emma Filmmakers Friedman and Epstein capturing the some- +64 Bates plays Moll as a young woman. The point out that the Homosexual dimension what paranoid spirit old preacher is played by Brian Robert to the Holocaust is not common knowl- of the '30s. Mani (who most recently played Teddy edge. Many social issues Roosevelt in Teddykins), and the same The Pink Triangle a common symbol of of that decade are INK character as a younger man by Shawn Gay, originates from the Holocaust. excellently addressed Douglas. Particularly strong are the often Homosexuals were required to wear it on in the film, including heated, thought provoking exchanges all of their garments in a similar manner anti-Communist between Douglas and Birmingham. that the persecuted Jews were required to paranoia, flirtations Midnight and Moll Randers is still a wear Stars of David. with Fascism and the Crowd Scene from the movie The Cradle Will Rock. 14 :Ain February 16 - 22, 2000 spotught www.wilight.com CD . One IM IN STOCK Revsews •••••••••• • •••• ••• • By Ryan D. 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