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VOLUME NO. 16—Au ust 1 1996—Au ust 14 1996—Issue 210 Give the People Light and they will find their own way. The Wisconsin Light HIV+ Million Discharge Measure Defeated Washington— Congressional negotiators John Mc Cain (R-Ariz.) mandating uniform nixed a provision in the 1997 Defense treatment for all service members with chronic Authorization bill that would have discharged medical conditions. The Senate bill did not military personnel who tested positive for HIV, address the "don't ask don't tell" policy. the virus that causes AIDS. "Congress has already rejected both of these House and Senate conferees also rejected an policies" said Stachelberg. "The Conference amendment that would have overturned the Committee was right to repudiate these "don't ask, don't tell" military policy and that unnecessary, spiteful measures." would have made anti-gay witch hunts the law. Another Doman amendment outlawing Winnie Stachelberg, Human Rights Cam-paign abortions at overseas military hospitals was staff member lauded those who refused to back passed by the conference committee. Doman. "Extremists were dealt a setback today Last week, House GOP leaders denied Dornan and common sense prevailed. We hope this a seat on the conference committee, ostensibly atmosphere lasts until the end of the session." because he openly supports Joseph Dioguardi, Rep. Bob Doman, (R-Calif) personally attached the conservative Republican, who is challenging the amendments to the bill when it was before Rep Sue Kelly in the New York GOP primary. his National Security subcommittee. Doman has also staged several angry tirades The Senate version of the authorization bill on the House floor directed against fellow contained an amendment sponsored by Senator With the State Capitol in the background. A group of marchers proudly carried a large Rainbow Flag down State Please Turn to Military - Page 24 Street in Madison's Pride March on Sunday, July 21. Registration For September's AIDS Walk Wisconsin Now in Full Swing Milwaukee — More than 4,100 people and Midler is this year's Honorary Chair. AIDS 510 teams have already registered to Walk Wisconsin is produced by the AIDS participate in the seventh annual AIDS Walk Resource Center of Wisconsin, Inc. (ARCW) Wisconsin on Sunday, September 22, and benefits 16 AIDS education and service beginning at Milwaukee's lakefront. Bette providers throughout the state. Beneficiaries include Milwaukee AIDS Project, Madison AIDS Support Network, Center Project, Inc. - Green Bay, Southeast Wisconsin AIDS Project - Kenosha, Northwest Wisconsin AIDS Project - Eau Claire, Wisconsin AIDS Research Consortium, Camp Heartland, East Central Wellness Project - Oshkosh, The Counseling Center of Milwaukee, Visiting Nurse Association of Wisconsin, Sheboygan County AIDS Task Force, Milwaukee Indian Health Board, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, Great Lakes I lemophilia Foundation, AIDS/HIV Ministry-Wisconsin Conference of Churches, and Northern AIDS Network - Superior/Rhinelander. Pre-registration is required. Those who wish to walk, for a team, volunteer, or pledge Tom Reed, Director of Public Affairs for Miller Brewing Company presents a check for $10,000 to Tony should call 1-800-348-WALK. Once Rhodes, President of the Cream City Foundation. The Miller grant will allow CCF to continue its important work of providing grants to Gay and Lesbian groups. Please Turn to AIDS Walk - Page 27 Two Green Bay Clergy Agree to Preside Philadelphia AIDS Over Same-Sex Unions Ride Proved To Be affiliated with the United Church of Green Bay—Clergymen who notified their which is Christ, have agreed to preside over a service Somewhat Less Than congregation about plans for a same-sex wed- in a park. ding ceremony said they believe - homosexual Mize, Krejci and pastor emeritus Charles persons are God's good creation." Successful Melinda Paras, Executive Director of the National Bagby sent a letter to their congregation last Wisconsin law does not recognize same-sex Gay Lesbian Task Force was Grand Marshal of the month, summarizing their opinion. Milwaukee—In an update to an earlier coverage of the unions. Congress is considering similar leg- Madison Pride March. For complete "We believe that homosexual persons are story, both the Philadelphia Inquirer and Magic Picnic weekend events see islation that President Clinton has said he March and all the God's good creation; fully equal to heterosex- the Philadelphia Gay News (PGN), are re- SpotLight section in this issue would sign into law. the ual humanity and fully capable of practicing porting that the Philadelphia to Washington, Pastors Chuck Mize and Kay Krejci of Please turn to Marriage - Page 27 DC bike ride held in June, is expected to net Green Bay's Union Congregational Church, far less than its sponsors had hoped. INSIDE ITESISSUE The AIDS Ride was organized by Califor- nia-based promotional company, Pallotta and Associates headed by Dan Pallotta. The ride, THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION which drew 2,100 riders, was one of several • held, including one from the Twin Cities to Madison Does It All! Chicago. • Movie Reviews According to the Inquirer, the net pro- ceeds, to be divided among four local AIDS A Time To Kill service organizations (ASO), are likely to be Supercop "between $500,000 and $650,000," Chris Cole, ride director and a Pallotta employee, is Kingpin quoted as saying. That's about half as much • Phantom 01 The opera as the groups had anticipated raising. About $1.4 million was raised in pledges • Dusty Does Mad Town and donations at the June event, but $1.3 • million was incurred in expenses, the paper The Calendar said, according to a preliminary ride sum- • You're invited and more mary. Cole is reported as saying that of the $1.3 million in expenses includes Pallotta's fee and advance money which totals $380,000. PLUS... While final figures won't be available until August 8, if Cole's projections hold up, only Dozens of Full Color and about 30 cents of every dollar raised by a bike Black & White Photos from rider will go to ASOs to fight AIDS, The In- quirer said. • Madison's Magic Weekend By contrast, The Inquirer reports that 85 cents of every dollar raised by the Philadel- A large crowd turned out for the Post Pride March Show held in Madison on Sunday. July 21. Madison Police phia AIDS Walk held in the fall, goes to the „ ; r• estimated that a record crowd of over 5.000 people attended the March, Rally and Show. For complete coverage see Please Turn to AIDS Ride - Page 27 our SpotLight section. August 1, 1996—August 14, 1996—WISCONSIN LIGHT-2 Paper Sued to Print Lesbian Wedding News Portland, OR-AP- A judge is considering a lawsuit filed by a Lesbian couple seeking to News Briefs force Oregon's largest daily newspaper to publish a same-sex wedding announcement. Sandra Linebarier and Charlene Morris argued in court that restricting such announcements Court Sets Precedent for Same-Sex Couples to state-licensed marriages is discriminatory. Barcelona, Spain—AP— In a major boost for Gay rights in Spain, a court has ruled that a But Sandra Mims Rowe, editor of The Oregonian, said the newspaper does not discriminate Colombian Gay man was entitled to Spanish residency papers because he and his Spanish against Gays and Lesbians. partner were a stable couple. The newspaper, in choosing to publish wedding announcements, follows "the state's defini- The High Court in Barcelona ordered the government to review the necessary laws so that tion of marriage as a contract between a man and a woman, requiring a license from the state," foreigners wishing to live with their Spanish partners can seek visas regardless of the sex or she said. marriage status of the couple. Joe D. Bailey, Multnomah County circuit judge pro-tem, said he will rule in the case by Aug. The ruling came after a Spaniard. contested an Interior Ministry rejection of a residency visa 5. petition from his Colombian spouse. The ruling follows others in recent months that are leading to a gradual increase in rights for Colorado Town Faces Gay Rights Fight Gays in Spain. A San Sebastian court recently ruled that Gays were entitled to life insurance Fort Collins, CO-AP-Eight years after the city rejected a controversial anti-discrimination payments from policies opened by their deceased partners. ordinance in an emotional battle over Gay rights, Fort Collins officials prepared for another debate on the issue. Gays Win Discrimination Awards City officials have proposed a law updating the city's 1972 Human Rights ordinance to pro- Boston, MA-AP-A Gay man and two Lesbians who were ejected from a nightclub after hibit discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment, housing and public accommo- kissing and dancing with same-sex partners have been awarded $10,000 apiece by the Massa- dations. chusetts Commission Against Discrimination. MCAD Commissioner Charles E. Walker Jr. The ordinance also would prohibit sexual harassment, gender-specific dress codes for busi- said heterosexual couples were behaving in similar ways, but it was the Gays who were physi- nesses and discrimination based on a person's appearance and political activity. cally thrown out of the now-defunct nightclub. But city officials concede the sexual-orientation provision will be the law's most controver- Commission officials said the award was the first in a case of anti Gay discrimination in a sial element. public place. Already coalitions are forming on both sides of the issue. "What we're saying is, if you open your business to the public, then you must serve the pub- "I think it's a validation that discrimination is a problem in this town," said Eric Delehoy, di- lic and not just one segment of the public," Walker said.