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’náb U&4biCm dew ípúper NUM BER 3 VOLUM E XXVII April 1999 W CN’s Last Issue A M essage From the President Dear Friends: The Women’s Center, Inc. became a non-profit corporation in 1973 and, with a physical space, served mainly as an information and referral service for women. In 1977 they began to publish a newsletter to assist in providing out-reach to low income and working class women. In 1984 their physical space closed but the newsletter continued. Since then a large number of volunteer women have worked tirelessly to make the Women’s Center, Inc. newsletter a shining success. These lesbians did such an outstanding job that our little W CI newsletter grew and became the respected professional newspaper you now hold in your hand. Unfortunately, the workload required to accomplish all the tasks involved can no longer be maintained by Publication volunteers. Many of the current volunteer staff have worked on the paper for a half dozen years or more and now need, and want, to devote their spare time to other pursuits. Though the Women's Central News will cease to exist, the Women's Center, Inc. will go on and find other ways to serve the lesbian community. It has been a time of great reflection and soul searching for us all. We care deeply about the lesbian community and realize that the demise of the newspaper will leave women without a connection. The calendar of events and activities in each monthly issue has been a lifeline for many lesbians. The Women’s Center, Inc. has had a web site for the past 3 years at www.swlink.net/~wcnews. Go to our site on the internet to see the monthly calendar of community events and activities as well as information on future WCI activities. We want to publish your events, meetings and activities on our web site, just contact us one of the ways listed below. Over time we will be expanding our site to include other kinds of interesting information for lesbians. We appreciate the support of every lesbian who has worked with us, every lesbian who became a member and every lesbian and gay, or gay-friendly sponsor who has financed our monthly production costs. We could not have done it without you. Within the next 4 to 6 weeks, after our Treasurer has had an opportunity to prepare an accounting, all Members and Sponsors will be contacted by letter and will be appraised of our refund policy. To contact us with your comments and event/activity info write to: Women’s Center, Inc., P.O. Box 26031, Tempe, AZ, 85285, call our voice mail at 898-4844 or e-mail us at: wcn@ swlink.net Being involved with you through the pages o f the W o m en’s Central News has been a life-changing experie nce; a roller coaster ride rife with jo y and g rief challenges and hard work. It has been rewarding beyond m y expecta tions.

It’s That Tim e Again

’99 Pride Is This M onth

By M argot M arie Bronski, staff writer Pop/B&B singer Jody Watley, singer/comic Lynn Lavner and a 5K Run are just three of the highlights o f the 1999 Pride Parade and Festival to be held Saturday, April 18. Following the new 5K. Fun Run, the parade steps page 11 off at 10 AM from Park Central Mall and heads south to Margaret T. Hance Deck Park. After the parade, the festival gates open at 11 AM, with entertainment begin­ ning at noon. Advance tickets are $8 and are available at PRIDE PARADE & FESTIVAL * 4.17.99 many community businesses; at the gate admission will 19 Resources PHOENIX. AZ AZ-dNTRAL be $10. All stage shows and events are included in the ¡page 15 The winner o f this year ’a Pride logo contest was Ronda Johnson-Freeman. one ticket price and kids under 12 are free. A supervised Her designed best represented this year \s theme “M illions o f Lives: One kid’s care area will be available until 6 PM. Voice in Pride ”, along with the 3(fh anniversary o f Stonewall. Details Still C om ing Pulling together all the details for our Pride is a big job and at WCN press time there was still much being Gasp & Volunteers N eeded finalized. WCN readers are advised to consult the Pride A successful Pride is the result of volunteers - people just like page at w w w .azpride.org for the latest information, as it Bulletin Board you - doing all sorts of jobs large and small. If you’ve got the whole becomes available. Or call Pride at (602) 279-1771. page 16 day, or just a few hours, Pride can use your help for both parade and/or There will be shuttles from the Festival to various parking festival duties. To volunteer, or for any other purposes, call their voice areas as well as to some of the local clubs in the area; this mailbox at (602) 279-1771. Or write to ACP/PLGPC, PO Box 16847, information will be made available on the web site.- Phoenix, AZ 85011-6847. E-mail is [email protected]. Arizona Central Lots of Entertainm ent Pride/Phoenix Lesbian and Gay Pride Committee, Inc. is a non-profit In addition to Lavner and Watley other headliners corporation with a 501(c)3 federal tax-exempt status. will include: White Light, acoustic female, singing duo; continued on page 2

WOMEN WHO DARED Boyd Foster-Burns, Carey Avery, Cindy Stahl, Diane H., Ginger Brooks, Karen L. Forrester, Lynn Suffeco ol, Margot Bronski, Nancy Strong, Robin Dee, Shawna Rae, Sheila Bernste in, Sherrie Nist, Sheryl Lamoreaux, Susan Douty and W innie Gettings. The number of community lesbians who have worked on the W omen’s Central News at some time or another, for a long period or a brief period, is in the hundreds. These women are the ones who dared to do it and did ! 1-

THE W OM EN’S CENTRAL NEWS Page 2 April 1999______much time, energy and talent. I know Final Thoughts many of them, and through their ac­ quaintance, and the newspaper they by Lyle C. M iller, Executive Director, USA L SEELEY The Community Center painstakingly put out each month, I I just received word that, know that I have learned a great deal LIVING DOWNTOWN Women's Central News, the premier about the women's community and is­ WORKING DOWNTOWN sues. And I thank them for that. I also publication for lesbian feminist news PLAYING DOWNTOWN in the valley is producing its last issue. thank them for giving me the opportu­ And this is it. nity to express my opinions about the COMMITTED TO THE D O W N TO W N LIFESTYLE! When I heard this information, community and share the news from I needed to pause and think about the The Community Center. They have PRESIDENTIAL RESALE PMULTI-FAMILY PCOMMERCIAL WCN and how it has affected my life always welcomed me with open arms. in Phoenix. When I moved to the Val­ I am honored to have shared this part ley just over three years ago, I remem­ of our journey together. ber a small publication, just coming It is sad and disheartening that OFFICE 252-7777 out of its infancy of a newsletter with this period of WCN has come to a cute little stories. Over these three close. I should mention here that I PAGER 613-6469 years, I have been pleased with how have recently been studying the spiri­ this publication has matured. Better tual beliefs of Taoism and Buddhism, quality, cutting edge stories, reliable and I hope (and know) that, sometime delivery, more advertisements, some in the future, this critical part of the wonderfully insightful humor, and in queer community will be reincarnated. the more recent past, more inclusion of But in order for that to occur, the Letter from the Gay, lesbian, B isexual and women of this community must truly general queer news. This has been a Transgendered Veterans o f Am erica publication that all women (and men) want it to happen. I think they do. I Dear Veterans and Friends, should be proud to have in their home hope they do...for we need a strong I am inviting you to participate in a history making effort to honor past, pres­ town. lesbian feminist paper in this town. ent and future servicemembers whose sacrifices have earned our freedom. From The small group of volunteers Until we meet again, may all the time our country was founded, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people who have brought this publication to your travels be safe, may all your have served quietly and with distinction. Myth has it that we are unfit to serve, or its current level needs to receive our friendships be true, and may all the our service would be cut short by misconduct, or that we could not be counted on. thanks and gratitude for giving so news be printed. Truth tells us otherwise. Lesbian, transgendered, bisexual and gay people have al­ ways answered the call, and we always will. In a country that takes great pride in equality and recognition of those who Com m unity Center Announces have served to protect the freedom of ALL people, we have stumbled across an oversight. The Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Veterans o f America (GLBVA) has dis­ Annual M eeting covered that there are no monuments or memorials in the National Cemetery sys­ tem that pay tribute to veterans who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered. The Valley of the Sun Gay and Lesbian Community Center (D.B.A. The Nor is there any monument or memorial for veterans from any bisexual, transgen­ Community Center) will have its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, April 6, 1999 at dered, lesbian or gay friendly organization. We propose to remedy this 6:30 PM. A recap of the 1998 events, activities, successes and areas for improve­ situation. ment will be presented along with the 1998 Annual Report. The Phoenix Chapter of the GLBVA is leading an effort to place a memorial This meeting like all board meetings, is open to the public. in the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix. We have contacted the For more information contact Lyle C. Miller, Executive Director at Cemetery Director and she has assured us that the Cemetery will accept our dona­ 602-265-7283. tion of a Memorial. We have the design requirements that all Memorials must The Community Center is a 501(c)3, volunteer based, non-profit meet and will design our donation accordingly. organization. Donations are tax deductible to the e xtent perm itted by law. This is where you can help. This will be the first Memorial in the national cemetery system that is for and by gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered veter­ 4311 - NOTE, that is not the Pride ans. We want the help of the entire community in the design and financing of this Pride continued from page 1 phone number. Memorial. We are asking individuals, organizations, veterans, politicians, and eve­ Food and Shopping Tea Manson, local singer and song­ ryone else to share their ideas and suggestions with us. Your input will be crucial Pride always offers plenty to writer; Charlie “The Castro Cowboy” in erecting a monument on behalf of the entire community! One that not only hon­ eat and drink, including cold beer. Pacheo, country singer; Lome New­ ors the sacrifices of veterans, but also instills pride in those who contributed. Community, and other, vendors will man, standup comedian from New The first meeting of the Veterans Memorial Committee will be at the Com­ be there offering all manner of goods York. As always, a wide variety of munity Center Sunday March 28. The Center is located at 24 West Camelback and services. This is also a great place local singers, musicians, female imper­ Road and the meeting will begin promptly at 5 PM. W e will be discussing the de­ to meet many of the community or­ sonators and other entertainers will be sign guidelines from the National Cemetery and the options available to make this ganizations which will have booths set on hand. There will be continuous en­ ‘our’ Memorial. Please try to attend if you are in the Phoenix area. up. As those who attended last year tertainment on three stages from noon The first fundraiser for the Veterans Memorial will be April 16th at the Old found out, the Deck Park site offers to midnight. The headliners are due to Spaghetti Factory, 1418 N. Central Ave., in Phoenix. The Banquet/Reception will lots of places to just get comfy, relax start sometime after 6 PM. include guest speakers Miriam Ben Shalom, (a GLBVA founder and first presi­ and watch the dykes go by. 5K Run dent, and Arizona Central Pride’s 1999 Grand Marshall), and Edward Clayton, Special H otel Rates New this year is a 5K ran be­ (the current GLBVA president). We are asking a donation of $15 per person Have friends coming in for ing hosted by Team Arizona, a non­ which includes dinner. Pride? Or just want to treat yourself to profit gay organization dedicated to All proceeds from the dinner will be applied to the Veterans Memorial Fund. a get away weekend. The Quality Ho­ encouraging sports in the community. As a 501(c)3 organization your donations may also be tax deductible. To purchase tel & Resort is offering a special Pride The Pride Fun Run begins at 8:30 AM tickets, or to make a contribution, make your check payable to the Veterans Me­ Rate this year - but, be sure to ask for and will end prior to the parade. The morial Fund and mail it c/o PGLBVA, 2039 W. Northview Ave., Phoenix, AZ it. Call (602) 248-0222 or visit their starting line will be just north the Festi­ 85021. web site at www.getawayresort.com. val site. Winners will be recognized in I hope that you will become a part of this effort. I know that your suggestions They are located at 3600 North 2nd each of six age groups. To cover ex­ and contributions will be deeply appreciated. Avenue. (And yes, that was a plug, penses, Team Arizona is asking for a Respectfully, but it’s nice to see the a part of the registration fee of $10, or $12 at the Wally Straughn, President, Phoenix Chapter, GLBVA event. For more details call (602) 408- tourist industry giving Pride a hand.)

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The W omen ’s C entral News is a com mu- nity-based lesbian monthly newspaper pub­ lished by an all-volunteer staff for the not- New W omen’s That Tim e of the M onth! for-profit W om en’s Center, Inc. Print Run 2,500 Memberships 300 Sem i-coherent opinion by M argot M arie Bronski

VOLUNTEER. EXECUTIVE BOARP Publication President - Mary H. By M argot M arie Bronski, staff writer “Tum out the lights, the Good reporting takes a lot of Vice President - Robin D. A party’s over...” Well not exactly... phone calls, and phone tag. You sit Secretary - Carolyn G. new publication aimed at If it were still a party, we’d through a fair number of boring meet­ Treasurer - W innie G. community women will debut May 1st. Board Member - Diane H. The Women’s Community Connec­ still be publishing the Women’s Cen­ ings hoping to find a paragraph or two Board Member - Margot B. tral News. Truth is it quit being a of real news. Facts have to be checked Board Member - Ginger B. tion will provide continuous coverage A FEW OF OUR. VOLUNTEER. ¿STAFF on community events, activities and whole lotta fun some time ago. It and rechecked. You research and Carey A. Sherrie N. announcements according to owner turned into too much work for too few write, rewrite and re-research. Your Allyssa Karen F. women. The decision to quit was like ego swells when you see your story in Tammy H. Sheila B. and publisher Sherrie Nist. Susan D. Dr. Dina Evan The WCC will be available by pulling the plug on Grandpa or putting print. It goes into the crapper when Anne L. Boyd F. down Ol Shep. We tried to avoid it. you find that you got a date wrong or Lynn S. Leah C. subscription for $18 per year. Addi­ Nancy S. Cindy S. tionally it will also be available at We kept hoping for a miracle cure. misspelled a name. And then you gear Sheryl L. But in the end, even though it hurt, we up to do it all over again. MEMBERSHIP some retail outlets and at The Com­ 1 year - $18.00 6 months - $10.00 munity Center at 24 W. Camelback. had to do the right thing. We didn’t And that’s just the reporting Gift membership order form is available. want to see WCN just whither away. part. There’s calling on the sponsors - Our publication is mailed in a plain white enve­ Display advertising rates will run from lope with our name, W om en’s Center, Inc. and $12 for a business card up to $80 for a We wanted to quit while it was still two or three or six times. There’s lay­ our return address. Send check, payable to: full page. Bulletin Board and personal something we could all be proud of. out and composition. Getting the W CN, P. O. Box 60008, Phx, AZ 85082-0008 ads will also be available. The format Personally - and probably pages to the printer. Getting the pa­ spo nso rsh ip of the new publication will be twelve selfishly - I wanted to see us quit pers from the printer to outlets and to deadline is the 15th of the month. Display 8.5” x 11” pages. while the memories were still good. the subscribers. Maintaining the web copy and/or artwork must be camera ready or I’ve got some great memories of site. The list goes on. Point is, a small laser printed on white paper and cannot be Nist, who also owns Zodiac returned. Photographs must be grayscale. Desktop Publishing, has been doing WCN. I got to meet and interview number of really great women who Business card $8.00 Janis Ian, Karen Ripley, Judy Carter, had never done anything like this be­ 5” x 4” (1/8 page) $20.00 layout and composition for WCN for 5" x 8” (1/4 page) $35.00 the past eight months. “1 will continue Candace Gingrich and a fair number of fore, did it and did it pretty damn 10” x 8” (1/2 page) $65.00 to provide the community with a other interesting folks. good. 10” x 16” (full page) $125.00 newsletter and relevant news through I remember calling the police Enuf of that, before I get too SUBMISSIONS the Women’s Community Connec­ in Medford, Oregon - “I’m Margot maudlin... you are encouraged to send in your event tion”, Nist said. Marie Bronski from the Women’s What a difference a year announcements, book reviews, dining experi­ Central News” I said. And by goddess ences, news analysis, commentaries, poetry, WCC can be reached by e- makes for Pride. Last year at this time coming out stories or anything of interest to the mail at [email protected]. The mail­ I was. And Sgt. Schoen talked to me we weren’t even sure there’d be a lesbian community. W ORD LIMIT. Letters to about the murder of the two lesbians. I Pride. This year the ACP is going into the Editor. 200 words; Articles: 350. ing address is 2544 N. Champlain submissions must include name and address. Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281. got a quote from him. It was just like Pride with some money in the bank, a You may request that your name be withheld. being a real reporter for a real newspa­ good list of headliners and a fair num­ Submissions cannot be returned. W e reserve the right to edit for clarity, brevity and spelling . per. And I’m very proud of that. We ber of people who have already volun­ Copyright remains with each contributor. Lesbian chosen as took a newsletter and for some time teered to help out. Way to go guys! Deadline - 15th of the month. turned it into a real newspaper. If you’ve gotten ho-hum about HOW TO REACH U S one of century’s We certainly raised the bar. Pride and think it’s not that important, Postal Service: Looking back now, I think we proba­ I’d remind you to think of three things. WCN P. O. Box 60008 top journalists bly raised it too high, too fast. It’s one 1. They’re still trying to pass laws Phoenix, AZ 85082-0008 By Sherrie N ist, staff writer thing to get volunteers to work a booth against us. 2. There’s still too many of Voice Mail: 898-4844 Website: www. swlink. net/~wcnews The New York University De­ at Pride, or set up tables for a Meet ‘N us living in closets. 3. Now and then Electronic mail: [email protected] partment of Journalism recently re­ Greet. It’s quite another to get volun­ they’re still killing us.

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H eart to H eart Abuse: An opportunity for soul deep connecting

instead of only on the sexual level. Part two How do you stay connected while Dina Bachelor Evan, PhD, M FCC healing trauma? First you individually Last month I emphasized the im­ make a commitment to remaining con­ portance of learning to stay objective nected as you explore new ways of and not take each other's responses to helping each other feel safe. For in­ childhood abuse personally. In addi­ stance, you may begin a spiritual jour­ tion, we emphasized the importance of ney and exploration together. You can on-going communication. This issue meditate together, study new thoughts we are going to look at how having to and ideas, take classes or seminars on deal with abuse issues in your relation­ spiritual growth issues. You can read ship can actually provide opportunities about different concepts and take time for becoming more deeply connected. each week to share what you have Many couples express feeling learned. You can begin to explore most connected during or immediately ways of sharing energy. Try sitting after sex. That is why sexual prob­ across from each other and expressing lems may be frustrating both to the your love without words and without survivor and the partner. It can feel as touching. Deeply connecting through if the most important means of con­ the eyes can be a profoundly moving • Com m unicate w ithout arguing necting has been taken away. Child­ way to say, "I Love You." • Get over the fear of love & intim acy hood memories of trauma are often Stay connected through regularly fragmented and stored in the body, in scheduled communication exercises • Set & respect boundaries the mind or emotions and in the during which you can each express Spirit. That is why some survivors can your deepest emotions without judg­ • Individual & Couples Counseling be in talking therapy for years, feel ment. Take time to talk about your • Spiritual Consultation & H ealing they have resolved the issues and then fears and expectations. Feel free to call still be triggered when physically my office for a copy of these exer­ • W orkshops & Corporate Sem inars touched in a certain way or in a certain cises. Write letters to each other. Cre­ area of the body. This is because the ate journals that reflect the things you Come see us on the World Wide Web at: http://www.In-TwoOne.com body memory portion of the trauma, are learning and share the contents which is held physically at a cellular with each other. Write poetry, draw or Call to order your copy of level, has not yet been resolved. paint, find creative outlets for your en­ “In-Tw o-O ne So much emphasis has been put ergy and for expressing the traumatic Dina’s new on performance when it comes to sex­ energy in your body together. N early 400 pages o f experiential exercises and tool s ual activity that this issue becomes It is important for survivors to for those o f you w ho are ready for conscious heavy laden with potential for hurt hear how a partner can love and desire loving relationships w ith everyone in you r life . feelings, hurt ego's, mistrust and aban­ them and see how it is different from donment. Flashbacks, lack of sexual the abusive energy of their perpetrator/ desire, numbness or dissociation din­ s. It is also important for partners to way that reminds you your partner is love than ever before. ing sexual activity can leave the survi­ learn which words and phrases are not the perpetrator. Talk about the trig­ Finally, remember you are not vor feeling unprotected and at risk, triggering and change the loving or gers, the fears and the expectations of your abuse. You are a multi­ and can leave partner's feeling re­ love making dialog into new phases resuming sexual activity. If during the dimensional, multi-faceted human be­ jected, abandoned and betrayed. Actu­ and words that feel safe to the survi­ process you become triggered, simply ing with lots to learn and lots to offer ally a survivor's response to being trig­ vor. stop, hold each other, literally or ener­ your partner. Don't allow your abuse gered or touched in a way that evokes Explore new ways of staying getically, and talk about what has hap­ to consume you or your relationship. a childhood memory has little or noth­ connected physically. Make sure that pened. Again I emphasize, don't take it Get qualified help and put the memo­ ing to do with the current partner. It you do not stop being affectionate personally. Get your ego out of the ries behind you. Make yourself go out has everything to do with the perpetra­ with each other. Reach out, touch process. feel the wind in your hair and the sun tor. Don't take it personally! each other and explore what safe The most important key to heal­ on your face and remind yourself there Survivors can help themselves by touching means to each of you. In ing childhood abuse is to decide not is still great joy in life. committing to a well focused effort to many cases, when partners give all the to abandon each other on any level. Dr. Evan is a psychotherapist resolve the trauma, preferably in ther­ control over to the survivor and survi­ Staying connected and learning new in Phoenix. To contact her directly apy with a professional specifically vors are able to express what feels safe ways to express your love will bring call (602)230-7570. trained in abuse issues and trauma re­ and not safe, touching can resume. you out on the other side of your heal­ solve. Survivors who are not in a po­ Make a contract that states partners ing process feeling more deeply in sition to get on-going professional will stop immediately when the survi­ support can begin educating them­ vor expresses a need to stop or change selves by reading and doing at-home the kind of touching taking place. Part­ rA W trarfs healing processes. If you are a survi­ ners who can allow themselves to ex­ vor, you have a right to experience and perience this kind of "following" proc­ express all your feelings. You have a ess find they become more sensitive right to enjoy your own body and be and in tune to their partners. What an fully sexually active in your relation­ incredible gift that is! This also gives ship. If you are not doing your own survivors a greater sense of safety and healing work, no doubt your partner is being in control. Cuddling, holding also paying the price. Your inability and just being close in non-sexual to connect to yourself and your partner ways can be deeply satisfying while will be in direct ratio to the amount of deeper healing work is taking place. S tep h an ies Q ^epair unresolved trauma you are still holding When it feels safe to resume sex­ inside. ual activity, it may again be important If you are a partner, you can be­ to give the survivor the majority of ‘Hom e & C om puters gin your own healing process by not control. Communicate! Communi­ allow ing the focus to be entirely on the cate! Communicate! If your abuse survivor. You have much to learn and took place on a bed in a bedroom, it Office789-0106 pager209-4664 a great deal to gain by becom ing fully may be best for you and your partner i involved in the healing process as to make love in the living room or on OfeUc 650-7197 w ell. The first and greatest gift to both a carpet. 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found a GLBT antique car restoration Fam ily tim es club with members across the United States and beyond. They have several N ew gay/lesbian annual car meets in various locations. Next was an even bigger shock. There internet m agazine PROTECT is an international GLBT bird watching Dallas, TX—the newest gay/ association that has not only a web lesbian publication to hit the internet is site, but also provides members with Family Times. Located at hltp://www. annual bird watching excursions," gaylesbiancalendar.com and pro­ McMeans explained. YOURSELF moted as a newsletter, this web site Further digging provided in­ debuted in February 1999. Originally formation on bridge players, square intended to provide information on and western dancers, spelunkers, stamp GLBT events in the United States and and the ones you love! collectors and other hobby clubs sel­ world wide, it has grown in scope to dom mentioned in the GLBT commu­ meet the growing demand in the nity. GLBT community for direct involve­ Domestic Partnership Agreements "We are all familiar with the ment in politics, fund raising, social large organizations—and of course in­ clubs and sports groups. formation on those organizations and Wills "The bar scene is fine, " ex­ their events are included in Family plains Jerry McMeans, Family Times Times—but here was a treasure chest of editor. "But eventually a person wants Powers of Attorney special interest groups that took real more. And so much more is out effort to find." McMeans said. "And there!” it didn't end there. The discovery that "so much Living Wills/Medical Powers of Attorney "I ran across a couple of more is out there" came during a seven GLBT hot air balloon festivals planned month research project, McMeans for 1999 produced by the Gay and Domestic Partner Benefits said. "My daughter is gay. And she Lesbian Pilot Association. It was a became frustrated in trying to keep up for Employers surprise to find a support group for pi­ with activities in our area's gay com­ lots and I wondered if other support munity. I jumped in and —drawing on F irst C onsultation is groups were available for specific ca­ my experience as a newspaper re- reer paths. Over the next few weeks 1 porter-began using the Internet to pro­ found groups for law enforcement of­ duce a personalized, professional cal­ ficers, teachers, government employ­ K athie J. Gummere endar of local events for her that could A ttorney at Law ees, medical personnel, and tons be updated. But I got carried away more." and began finding the most extraordi­ McMeans chuckles at the Office: 602/952-0293 Fax: 602/95^8266 nary opportunities, not just in this area, memory. "Maybe 1 was naive, 1 just but everywhere I looked." 5502 E. Roanoke Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85008 didn't a have a clue so much was avail­ [email protected] Family Times is the end result able in the gay and lesbian commu­ of the research project. "1 became so nity." enthusiastic with each discovery, it fi­ As a result, Family Times be­ nally occurred to me that no other web Don't wait until it's too late, came more than just an events calen­ site provided this information all in dar, it creates a connection between HAVE PEACE OF MIND NOW! one package," McMeans explains. subscribers and clubs, organizations "So, I invested in an office, equipment, and associations that represent the a web site and finally quit my job to many special interests in the GLBT produce Family Times on a full time community. O penly lesbian basis. It's a labor of love and certainly "We are still evolving and ad­ challenging." dressing the needs of our readership," French tennis The excitement of finding lit­ McMeans added. "But I think the best tle known activities in the GLBT com­ value of Family Times is in the oppor­ pro finishes munity began during the first week of tunity it provides the GLBT commu­ Internet research. McMeans remem­ nity to inter-connect with each other at second bers: "My first surprise came when I a personal level." By Sherrie Nist, staff writer Openly lesbian French tennis pro Cathedral of H ope Hope filed a lawsuit for breach of con­ Amelie Mauresmo came in second in the tract. They won their case in a federal Gaz de France Open to African-American w ins right to air gay lawsuit March 12th. Serena Williams on February 28 by 6 - 2, The settlement requires the TV 3 -6 , and 7 - 6 (7 - 4). It was Mauresmo's & lesbian TV ads station to air the program 5 times for third loss this year in 16 matches. To qual­ By Sherrie Nist, staff w riter $35,000. The title has been changed ify for the finals Mauresmo defeated third- A half-hour video documen­ from “Holy homosexuals” to “A Ca­ seeded Belgian Dominque Van Roost 6 - 0, 7 - 6 (7 - 5) in less than an hour-and- tary produced by Texas’ predomi­ thedral of Hope.” a-half on February 27th. nantly gay and lesbian Cathedral of The Cathedral of Hope hopes This tournament will be remembered for Mauresmo's defeat of Hope Metropolitan Community that the broadcasts will provide some top-ranked Hingis for the first time, after Hingis defeated her in the final for the Church will finally see air time. balance "at a time when hateful mes­ Australian Open title and insultingly told reporters Mauresmo was a "half-man." The video, originally sched­ sages about gays and lesbians fill the Mauresmo said, "I have beaten two Number One players this year and that can uled for August 1998, was cancelled airwaves." only build confidence." Mauresmo defeated the then top-ranking Lindsey Dav­ by the Chicago-based station WGN. The documentary was turned enport of the United States in australia and then went on to beat Hingis, who be­ Shortly before the broadcast WGN re­ down for airing by several other sta­ tween Australia and France regained the #1 title she lost in October. turned $12,000 they were paid to air tions that feared losing their regular the program. In October, Cathedral of Christian following.

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N ational C enter for Lesbian Prairie Lights G LBT conference to be held in M inneapolis & St. Paul R ights Sponsors Liberty W eekend Prairie Lights: The Sixth Mid­ A photo exhibit, “Our Sim- west Regional Conference of Gay, chas, Our Lives, Our Pride,” will be in San Francisco M ay 14th - 16th Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender displayed. The photos are selected (GLBT) Jews, will be held for the first from submissions that show different ganization devoted primarily to ad­ Phone your friends and time in Minnesota’s Twin Cities of special times and events in the lives of vancing the rights of lesbians and their Minneapolis and St. Paul on May 7 - Jewish GLBT people. pack your bags! families. Kate Clinton will emcee the 9, 1999. Conference attendees will Sabbath and Havdallah serv­ Get ready to spend a fun-filled program honoring Jewelle Gomez, Del come from across North America to ices are being specially created for weekend in San Francisco this Spring Martin & Phyllis Lyon, Assembly attend seminars on a variety of topics, Prairie Lights which concludes with a with Kate Clinton and 1500 of your woman Carole Migden, and the six including family, spirituality, commu­ panel featuring local Jewish congrega­ newest best friends, celebrating for a youth plaintiffs in a landmark NCLR nity, and culture. tions and organizations that have made great cause. case. Betty DeGeneres will be a spe­ Participants will also attend a special efforts to be inclusive and wel­ National Center for Lesbian cial guest for the evening. Dinner, world premiere of an orginal play, I coming of GLBT Jews. Prairie Lights Rights LIBERTY WEEKEND, May auction, and dancing with DJ Page Ho- Did Not Speak in Secret: An Ancient is co-sponsored by the World Con­ 14 - 16 in San Francisco. del. Tickets begin at $125. For indi­ Song in Modem Voices. The play is gress of Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual FRIDAY, M AY 14 th: vidual tickets, or to become a Table being created by Michael Robbins, Jews and Keshet Ga'avah, the Twin 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM: WEL­ Captain or Sponsor, contact NCLR at Sima Rabinowitz and David Harris for Cities organization for GLBTJews. COME RECEPTION at one of SF’s (415) 392-6257. Into the Light: A Celebration of Jewish Registration brochures are 'in’ spots, Mecca, at 2029 Market SUNDAY, M AY 16th: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Trans­ available by calling Keshet Ga'avah at Street in the heart of the Castro. Meet 11:00 AM -1:00 PM: gender Arts and Culture, a special arts 612.374.8638 or by writing: other friends of NCLR from around BRUNCH with NCLR members and series being presented by the St. Paul man@ firsttech.com or Keshet Ga'avah, the country. After 6:00 PM, continue supporters at 2223 Restaurant and Bar, Jewish Community Center and the St. 3500 Holmes Avenue, Minneapolis, to socialize at the bar, enjoy dinner located at 2223 Market Street, wherei Paul Companies. MN 55408 here, or dine at another restaurant of manag@fdavid G-ray and chef your choice. Then take off to explore Melinda Randolph will offer the the San Francisco nightlife. For dinner warmest of welcomes. Or brunch on NOW sponsors Lesbian Rights Sum m it reservations at Mecca, call (415) 621- your own at lesbian-friendly restau­ Activists from across the group topics will cover the gamut of 7000. rants. NCLR will provide a list with country will participate in the Lesbian feminist issues. They will address les­ SATURDAY, M AY 15th: contact information. For reservations Rights Summit, a feminist strategy ses­ bian, gay, bi-sexual and trangender MORNING/AFTERNOON: at 2223, call (415)431-0692. sion for lesbians and allies, organized (LGBT) issues and incorporate multi­ GOLF TOURNAMENT. NCLR’s first FRI/SAT/SUNDAY: SHOP­ by the National Organization for ple goals such as attaining economic annual tournament, all skill levels wel­ PING AND SALON DISCOUNTS. Women (NOW) and sponsored by justice; eliminating sexism, racism and come. Play a beautiful Bay Area Nordstrom will open its doors to more than 70 other organizations, in able-ism; assuring freedom from vio­ course with the NCLR golfing set. NCLR guests with gift bags and a 10% Washington, D.C. on April 23-25, lence; electing Feminists to political Prizes for 'Longest drive,' 'Closest to discount on every purchase of $100 or 1999. "The Lesbian Rights Summit is office; and educating the nation on the the hole,’ and more. Transportation more. The elegant Nordstrom Spa, in­ designed to promote grassroots dia­ importance of civil rights for all. provided. Call Sally Elkington (510) side the store at 865 Market Street In logue on feminist strategy," said NOW The Summit’s co-sponsors 601-0404 to sign up. the San Francisco Shopping Centre, Is President Patricia Ireland. represent a diverse cross-section of the 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM : WINE holding a limited number of appoint­ The Summit agenda will be feminist, LGBT and progressive COUNTRY TOUR. Visit the Napa ments (massages, facials, manicures packed with powerful speakers, round­ movements. The list includes: PFLAG Valley, home to some of the great and more). Call (415) 977-5105 and table discussions, entertainment, cau­ (Parents, Families and Friends of Les­ wines of the world. Enjoy a private ask for the Nordstrom Spa. Chic Cinta cuses, book and poetry readings and bians and Gays), the National Center tour and tasting at St. Supery Vine­ Salon, also in the San Francisco Shop­ film previews. Activists will also be for Lesbian Rights, the Human Rights yards, share a lunch In the vineyards, ping Center, 865 Market Street, will invited to participate in strategy work­ Campaign, the National Gay and Les­ and finish the afternoon on the terrace offer NCLR guests a special 15% dis­ ing groups, the results of which will be bian Task Force, the National Black of the architecturally-acclaimed winery count on haircuts, styling, and all per­ presented to leaders of national organi­ Lesbian and Gay Leadership Forum, Cordonlu Napa while sampling the sonal services. Call Cinta Salon at zations that work on lesbian rights is­ the National Asian Women’s Health Napa Valley methode chompenoise (415) 777-3313 for an appointment sues. Organization, Planned Parenthood, the sparkling wine. Cost Is $75 per per­ and mention NCLR. The highlights of the Summit African-American Women’s Clergy son. Transportation provided. Call For hotel accommodationswill at include speakers like U.S. Rep. Association, the National Latina Cau­ Vivien Gay, at The Isosceles Group, NCLR's special rate, $129/night, call Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisc.; Lt. Col. cus, the American Psychological Asso­ (415) 896-5553 to reserve your place. the San Francisco Marriott: (800) Grethe Cammermeyer, 1998 candidate ciation, the American Friends Service 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM : VIP 228-9290. for U.S. Congress; Urvashi Vaid, Committee, the World Congress of RECEPNON. Become a Table Captain For travel arrangements, call author of Virtual Equality and director Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Jewish Or­ or Sponsor of our 22nd Anniversary Travel Concepts, NCLR's Liberty of the National Gay and Lesbian Task ganizations, the Ms. Foundation and Celebration and attend the VIP Recep­ Weekend travel agency: (800) Force Policy Institute; Willa Taylor, the Feminist Majority, among many tion with Kate Clinton and NCLR's 2999. director of the National Black Lesbian others. 1999 Celebration Dinner honorees. For Celebration Dinner reser­ and Gay Leadership Forum; and Entertainment on tap will in­ Call NCLR at (415) 392-6257. vations and Information, call NCLR: Patricia Ireland, president of NOW. clude Sonia of Disappear Fear and 6:00 PM -1:00 AM : NCLR’s (415) 392-6257. Roundtable presenters will in­ singer Catie Curtis, as well as a dance. 22nd ANNIVERSARY CELEBRA­ Visit the NCLR website http:// clude a wide range of talented femi­ "We are facing serious right- TION at the San Francisco Marriott, www.NCLRights.org or email Her- nists, from young feminist Rebecca wing attacks on lesbian and gay civil 55 Fourth Street. Celebrate the suc­ ring@ NCLRights. org Kirkpatrick to long-time activists rights —now is the time to close ranks cesses of the nahon's premier legal or- Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin, who will and fight our enemies. The Lesbian receive NOWs Women of Courage Rights Summit will give us the oppor­ Hindu groups unhappy about “Xena” Award for their pioneering work on tunity to start the new century with un­ lesbian rights. precedented strength and a unified By Sherrie Nist, staff writer Roundtable and working Lesbian Rights agenda,” Ireland said. A recent episode of “Xena: Warrior Princess” has upset Hindu groups in America and New Zealand. The Wellington Indian Association in New Zealand, the American Hindus Against Defamation, and the U.S.-based World Vaishnava Raw Thunder Women fs M otorcycle Association claim that the episode featured Lord Krishna helping “Xena to save Association her lesbian lover.” The relationship in question, between main characters Xena All women are and Gabriel is a primary element of the popular series and is deliberately deliber­ The Träger® Approach welcome to ride with ately kept rather ambiguous and basically non-sexual. _ G entle bodywork <6 us. Call or e-mail Char Tusta Krishnadas, A spokesperson for the U.S.-based World Vaishnava *2^ movement education Zack, Road Captain, at Association, said , "It treats Lord Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, (520) 634-9739 or speaker of the scripture Bhagavadgita, as fictional. It makes it appear that Lord fo r stress management, pain relief <& personal grow th azraw@ sedona. net, Krishna and Vedic religion approves of and gives its blessing to homosexual rela­ for further information. tionships, which is completely false." (fe ierte Rityeru, 602-992-7271 A producer of the syndicated show stated that they had used a Hindu con­ C ertified T räger T ract it toner sultant and that "Every effort was made to ensure that all references to the Hindu $10 off first session when you mention W om en’s Central News religion were treated with the greatest respect." Page 7 April 1999 THE W OMEN’S CENTRAL NEWS The Valley's Lesbian Calendar Pull-out Events, Activities, & Announcements

Breakfast with ~s] = □ Ha Lesbian Night Out A new social group for Friends u i1-^ networking, socializing and J oin us women has formed and is meeting education. every 2nd Saturday The Tuesday Night Lesbian on a regular basis. Lesbian Night Out meets at of the month for Womyn To Womyn’s Scrabble League, held at the Coffee Lesbian Night Out is an The Community Center, 24 West “Breakfast with Friends.” We meet at Plantation on Mill Ave. and 6th St. in alternative to or before the night Camelback Road at 7:00 PM every 10:00 AM, at the Eggery restaurant,, downtown Tempe, is growing! We clubs. Join women from all over the Friday night. For more information located at Central and Camelback. meet at 6:00 PM, in the back room. valley for fun, games ( board games, call 265-7283 and leave a message April’s breakfast date is the 10th. For Our players cover all levels of skill, card games), videos, discussions, for Sue with Lesbian Night Out. more information, call Cheryl at 780- and everyone is welcome. Whether 3102 or e-mail sammie@ psn.net. you just play for fun, or are viciously competitive (all in fun, of course), or Latina group s.^ '.A .n p ? Friends of Ellen anything in between, come join us. If Latinas wanted for a new you have a Scrabble board, or any E -m ail Club fo r lesbians looking organization for cultural/heritage get Friends of Ellen (FOE) will be other Scrabble “paraphernalia,” bring fo r intelligent conversation togethers. meeting at Einstein's Bagel in their it along. It’s a great way to have Singles! Couples! Meet Seeking women in the outside courtyard at the Albertson’s some fun, meet new people, and make people in your area! Join S.C.A.M.P. community that miss La Familia in their Plaza on 16th St. and Camelback (SE friends all at the same time. Drinks (Scottsdale, Chandler, Ahwatukee, lives. comer). There are plenty of umbrella are half-price until 6:00 PM, and food Mesa, and Phoenix, and surrounding We’re planning festivities, tables outside, and late arrivals won't is available. For more information, areas) - the lesbian e-mail club for concerts, outings, Mexican food, stir panic in waitresses eyes! We will call Sherrie at 946-5570, or e-mail Arizona women only! We are possible Spain/Mexico tours, and lots of meet at 10:30. April’s dates are the SHNlST@ AOL.com. especially looking for lesbians who fun. We’ll be collaborating with the 4th and 18th (1st & 3rd Sunday). I’ll live in the Chandler/Ahwatukee areas Tuscon Latina Group for future plans. have a small sign that says FOE in case A lternative H ealing to even out the mix, but all areas are Email Personnaly@ aol.com or 803- some of you bashful types don't think welcome. 9952 for further info. you'll recognize us! W orkshop Express your opinions, have a For information call Arlene Join us for our highly laugh, help make policy, attend Clogging Group 944-9432. successful Alternative Healing SCAMP events, and maybe find your Workshops & Networking Meetings, dream dyke - who knows! For more A new clogging group in Phoe­ W omen where Reiki, Chiropractic and other information, visit our homepage at nix, called the Jalapeno Stompers, gets Alternative Healing Practitioners get http://m em bers. home, together every Wednesday except for at the to work and learn together. Third and don't forget to check out the holidays and special events. Tuesday of every month at the Hand We are clogging at the Augus- M ovies Member Pics and Bios. There are also of Love Ministry, 6605 N. 14th Street, community links to the Womyn 2 tana Lutheran Church from 7-9:30 PM. Join us Phoenix (between Maryland and Womyn event calendar, the Women’s The Church is located on the comer of the 1st and 3rd Glendale). Expand your abilities and Central News, Az Women’s News, 14th Street and Virginia, just south of Sunday of the gain new insights with the experts. and member’s personal home pages. Thomas. The address is 2604 N. 14th month for a day at the movies, at the Admission by good-will Get connected! Street. There is a large parking lot in AMC Arizona Center 24, on Van Bu­ donation. Adepts of all disciplines of In April SCAMP is sponsoring a the back of the church; pull in and enter rén between 3rd and 5th Streets. 4th and Healing therapy are welcome. For road rally. See article on page 9 for the facility through the door titled Lar­ the 18th. We will be going to early af­ more information call (602)264-1470. information. son Hall. ternoon showings (around 1:00 PM) - An 8 week Clogging from for specific details regarding times and Jewish Lesbian Glenna’s Com m unity Scratch Class (Beginner Clogging) will the movie selected, call Karla at 277- be conducted March 3-April 28 0677, or e-mail oceanwmn69@ aol.com. Potluck . / Wednesday evenings, 6:30 to 7:15 PM Group at the Augustana Lutheran Church. The Jewish Lesbian Group The April There will be a minimum charge ($2- Free H ealth talk will meet twice during April. On Sun­ Potluck will $4) to cover the facility rental fees. day April 11 we will discuss Coming be held on Free health talk every Thursday, Leather sole shoes, clogging shoes or Out Stories and on Sunday April 25 April 17th at 8-9 PM at Dr Susan Rayeski’s office, A tennis shoes with taps need to be worn. we will talk about It's In the Stars and 6PM. We Chiropractic Place, 5527 N. 27th Ave., Wednesday evenings are used Astrology. We meet at 11:30 am in a will meet at Phoenix, AZ 85017. 602-242-2370. to conduct classes and to get together as Central Phoenix home. Please call 3401 N. 38th Street, which is on the All are welcome! doggers to have fun dancing and carry­ Ellen at 222-9545 to RSVP and to get N.E. comer of Osborne and 38th ing on the tradition of clogging. All are directions. All Jewish Lesbians and Street, north of Thomas and south of invited. We have a nominal fee in order W omen Sought your significant others are invited to Indian School. Bring a delicious to cover the cost of renting the facility. join us! dish, table service, drinks and of If interested come on by: e-mail me at: for Tennis Team course a friendly smile. Any ? Call clogaz@ aol.com or leave a message on Glenna at 671-4166. the pager: 560-4833. Contact is Sherry. An all lesbian/gay tennis team winner. This will be the second year has openings for new team mates in an for the lesbian/gay team to make its existing World Team Tennis league. second appearance in the local World World Team Tennis contains teams of Team Tennis league that plays in both men and women. This format North Central Phoenix on Monday stresses equality between the sexes. nights. "The format is both fun and The six set matches are made up of a competitive" team captain Doug G ay & Lesbian literature groups set each of women's doubles and sin­ McNeil said, "You get a feeling of ca­ gles and men's maraderie." There are several Gay & Lesbian Literature book discussion groups that doubles and Team members should be a meet at “mainstream” book stores around the valley. Call the store for date, time, singles and "B" or "A" recreational player or have and the title of the next book. two sets of a National Tennis Rating Program In Phoenix, Bookstar at 2030 E. Camelback has a group that meets every mixed dou­ (NTRP) rating of 3.0 to 4.0. The next first Thursday of the month. Call 957-2001. bles. The total season will start in April. If you are Border’s at 2402 E. Camelback has a group that meets every number 0f interested in participating please call second Wednesday of the month. Call 957-6660. games won Doug at 971-4387. In Mesa, at Borders at 1361 S. Alma School Road, the group meets every determines the third Wednesday of every month. For more information, call 833-2244. Page 8 April 1999 THE W OM EN’S CENTRAL NEWS

Xena WREN Sim plicity C ircle We are beginning an 8 part discussion on sim­ Have you H ike Saturday M ay 1st plicity using materials from the Northwest Earth Institute. learned everything Magon and Ann will be leading a Please join us for a stimulating evening. Our first topic is you need to know by moderate to difficult WREN hike on Mt. "The Meaning of Simplicity". We will be meeting in watching Xena? Lemon in Tucson. We will be hiking the Tempe on Tuesday, April 13 at 7 pm. New women wel­ Well there's still Wilderness of Rocks trail through pine come!! For more information call Carey at 350-9556 or more to learn trees and herds of boulders of all species, Judy at 275-6261. because the Xena shapes, sizes, and poses. board, card, and role ! The trailhead is located near the ski area at the top of TEAM ARIZONA playing games are here! Come play the Mt. Lemon at around 9000 feet, and the hike is an 8.5-mile Team Arizona is a non-profit group promoting Xena games with 20 other lesbian and loop. However, individuals may choose to take a shorter hike sports within the gay community. They participate in bi-women. Other activities may by going in a few miles and then backtracking out by the same the Gay Games as well as producing local events, help­ include: listening to hot lesbian fan route. The elevation change of the loop hike is over 1000 feet. ing people within the community get connected with fiction, viewing previous episodes and Meet at 8 a.m. Saturday May 1st on the northwest cor­ other gay and lesbians who have interests in the same Lucy Lawless interviews. ner of the intersection of I-10 and Grant in Tucson. The Grant sports. For further information on attending about Team For meeting dates and further exit is on the north end of town. I believe there is an Exxon • Arizona, call 264-2645. information on the Phoenix Xenites gas station there. Ann and the Tucson hikers will m eet up with Group, call XeenaFan at 813-8681 or e- our Phoenix-area group at the gas station, so we can drive up !!!G olfers!U m ai 1 me at Mt. Lemon to the trailhead together. Come join Sunday Women xeenafan@ worldnet. The park entrance fee is $5 per car. Bring your lunch Golfers for relaxed and fun golf. W e att.net and visit our and about two liters of water. It may be chilly up there at play around the valley on the first Sun­ website at http:// 9,000 feet, so pack a jacket. Also, plan to join us for dinner in day of each month. For more infor­ lavender.fortunecity. Tucson before flying away if you can. Please call m e if you mation, call Judy at (602) 732-0754. comKane/598/ have any questions or want to coordinate a carpool to Tucson. Magon (602) 931-4891. Telephone Tree As always, we need event submissions.... got some­ Let’s keep the thing you wanna do, see, whatever??? Let me know...call W om en’s Spirituality messages flowing. The Kelly 225-0940 or e-mail KELSTR@ aol.com way to send any Group message of interest to the community, at no Spirituality G athering We meet the 3rd Monday of charge, is by using the Telephone If you are interested in this year's Lesbian, Gay, Bi, every month Tree. Tell us what you have to sell, or Transgender Spirituality Gathering in New Mexico, it's a what you want to buy; ask for a gathering of 70-100 queer folks of various spiritual bents roommate or a place to live; or who get together for 4-5 days each year to explore the mys­ Contact Kathy - 470-4518 announce a new business. Call me teries and celebrate in all our queer glory. This year’s gather­ with your news and it will be passed ing is from June 3 -7. Verde Valley R esource D irectory down the line. If you'd like to receive a brochure, which contains Want to know what’s going on in the Gay and Les­ Volunteers are needed to lots more info and a registration form, please send your name bian community in the Verde Valley? The Verde Valley make just one call. The more people and snail mail address to --max at airborne@ sirius.com Alternative Lifestyles Directory is now available to pro­ on the tree, the more people who will vide resource, social events, and friendly services avail­ hear your message. Call Jean at 954- able to the Gay and Lesbian community. For info call 8007 for news or to volunteer. ARIZONA 520-634-1405 or e-mail martimac@ sedona net. “Los Am igos Del Sol” Sam e Tim e/Sam e Place Now 22 years old, Los Amigos LESBIAN LIST Breakfast Club Del Sol continues to benefit its Wild and crazy e-mailers listen up! For those members and the community as a social who love mail, and want to get out and meet others, WOMEN: Please join us at the Coffee Talk, 48 N. organization of men and women check out the Arizona Lesbian List (ALL). There are no Robson, Mesa (east of Country Club and North of Main). working together for the fun of it. rules, no forms of decorum to be observed; the only rule We meet every Sunday at 10 AM to talk, eat, talk, drink For information on the location is that there will be NO RULES on this list! It is for coffee, talk and talk. For more information call Robin at 848-0083. of business meetings held the 2nd LESBIANS In ARIZONA. Visit our web site, at http:// Saturday of each month at 3 PM and the www.geocities.com/W estHollywood/Park/9700 , check social events call GB at 997-2411. out our members, see our short bios, and then send your G entle Shepherd bio and request for membership to azles@ geocities.com Verde Valley Gentle Shepherd has a new address. It is 7810 See you in cyberspace! N. 27th Ave, in the Aztec Center, just south of Northern, Support Group west of 1-17. Traditional service is at 9:15 AM. and Contemporary Service is at 11 AM. New phone number ’'s Cha;, “ thf Verrehearses every ni8ht at 7:00 we also have a fellowship hall with offices at 7820 N. 4842 for more information PM at the Lutheran Church, 2604 N. 14th Street, - Phoenix. 27th Ave. Pastors are Rev. Brad Wishon, Rev. Rick D yk es TpWafcA. Oxu io r by Alison BecJidel Schisler and Rev. Katie Cassidy. All are invited.

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COST: $11 Per Person in advance The First Annual ($13 if you show up at the park look­ Saturday M orning H iking Group ing dazed and confused) $5 for chil­ S.C.A.M .P. Road dren under 13 Free for children under Do you enjoy the outdoors, continue to take 60 east past Apache 8 (who won't be counted in the 4-per- meeting new people, and hiking? If Junction to Gold Canyon. Between R ally!!! car rule). so, join our hiking group for a morning milepost 202 and 203 we will turn left Come one, come ALL - You YOUR TEAM: Up to 4 people in a hike. Our next hike will be on April (north) on King’s Ranch Road. Fol­ don't have to be a S.C.A.M.P. member car. Don't worry if you're single. We 17th at 8:45 AM at the Hieroglyphic low King’s Ranch Road 2.8 miles to to participate in the First Annual S.C. will match you up with a group of cra­ trail in the Superstition Mountains. the cattle guard. We will park on the A.M.P. Road Rally - A Fundraiser to zies when you arrive! We will meet at the south en­ southeast comer of King’s Ranch promote S.C.A.M.P. - "THE" Local WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO trance of home Depot (by Burger Road and Baseline Ave. before the cat­ Email Club for Lesbians who enjoy BRING: 1.) Each car must have a King) at 8:45 AM. Home Depot is tle guard. This is a moderate level intelligent conversation! detailed street map of the area sur­ located off Power Road (about one hike with elevation gain of 710 feet. For those of you that don't rounding Jackrabbit Park - that is the block) and turn left at the first light. Remember to wear your hiking boots know what a road rally is, you're in for Scottsdale, Phoenix, Tempe areas. Be­ We will then carpool to the trailhead and bring plenty of water and snacks. the greatest day of your life!!! — lieve me, you'll be needing it when you together. If you have any questions call Deb at Take four people, shove 'em in a car make the wrong turn and find yourself To get to the trailhead we will 396-8068. for 2 hours with a street map, (don't off the route! Don't count on your team forget the reading glasses), a book of mates to bring it! Bring your own! clues & directions, colored markers & 2. ) A set of colored markers or cray­ Friday Evening F ull M oon hike paper, and a keen eye or two. Then, ons and something to lean on. In the take a picture of the team, let 'em loose quieter moments (yeah RIGHT!!!) you Come join the Saturday morn­ and pull up to the ranger’s station. Is a on the streets of the city for a Big will be thinking up a team name and ing hiking group for an evening hike. $5.00 fee for each vehicle. After you Scavenger Hunt on Wheels, and you've someone will be illustrating a team We will be enjoying an evening where pay at the self-pay station, grab a map. got yourself a day of hilarious excite­ logo to present to the judges when you we will be hiking to the moonlight. From the ranger’s station, drive into ment! !! get (uh.... I mean IF you get) to the Our hike will be on Friday evening the park and follow the road to cholla DAY: April 24th, 1999 mystery destination. We will provide April 30th at 8:30 PM at the Lost Day Use Area. We will meet at the TIM E: 10 a.m. Please be PROMPT - the paper! Dutchman State Park (this is part of Cholla Day Use Area (by the and prepare to be engaged in several 3. ) Drivers bring your driver’s license the Superstition Mountains). From restroom) at 8:30 PM. This hike is 2.5 hours of hilarious fun, challenging and gas up your car. Phoenix or Mesa take US 60 east to­ miles and is a moderate level hike. It mind-twisters, raucous company, and a 4. ) Bring something to drink for the ward Apache Junction. Exit off of will take about 1-1/2 hours to hike. great time!" The earliest we could pos­ road trip! And bring money to buy Idaho road and travel north. Take The trail is a wide trail, but there is an sibly be done is around 1 o'clock but lunch afterward. Idaho Road north until you reach elevation gain of approximately 500 give yourself more time to eat lunch Send the following information and HWY 88. Turn right (go east) on feet. Please, please wear hiking boots, and hang around for the voting and tal­ your paym ent to: HWY 88 for approximately 6 miles. bring a lot of water and snacks, and lying before you go scheduling your Denise "Beeswax" DeSio You will see the signs on the right side bring a flashlight. If you have any afternoon appointments. 15401 South 14 Street of the road for the Lost Dutchman’s questions, call Deb at 396-8068. PLACE: JACKRABBIT PARK - at Phoenix, AZ 85048 State Park. Turn right into the park the intersection of Hayden Road and NAME Chapparal - that's North of Camelback ADDRESS on the East side of the street. The Park PHONE W om en’s chorale INSIGHTS: is flat and open, so everything in it is NUMBER OF TICKETS: $11 per Exploring M ind & Body easily visible from the street. We will person each in advance, $13 at the announces name have Colored balloons and possibly a door Connections SCAMP sign or banner where we are Indicate whether you need/want to be change Is offering the follow ing

camped out.______matched up with other team members. The only all woman choral workshops: group in Phoenix has changed its Desert Adventures and many others. April 10. Sex is Innocent: M ember advantages name to Arizona Women in Tune. an opportunity for Lesbians M onthly Social M eetings As a member of Desert Ad­ Formerly known as TLC, the group to talk about the hidden, forbidden, Learn about upcoming activi­ ventures, you are entitled to attend all has incorporated under the Arizona no kiddin’ pleasures of our sexual­ ties from the trip leaders and pick up of our trips and activities. Our ability Women in Tune banner as a 501C3 ity. If you’re curious, embarrassed, their information flyers. Hear about to obtain group rates and discounts is corporation and will keep its tax ex­ speechless, or numb this is the work­ recent trips, usually with pictures and passed on to you in the form of re­ empt status. The Board of Directors shop for you. Informative, relaxed, slides. We meet at 7 p.m. on the first duced fees and charges. Three free was elected February with the follow­ and affirming, our discussions will Tuesday of each month and socialize members parties offer the opportunity ing officers: Lee Kovacsevics, Chair; spark interest and laughter. Cost: until 7:30 when the meeting begins. to get together for recreational type Terry Gunn, Vice Chair; Dawn Bates, $50.00. Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:00 The location for our Monthly Social activities, socializing, and of course Treasurer; Lushanya Echeverría, Sec­ PM. Meetings is The Hope Activity Center sampling each other's favorite recipes. retary; Member -at -Large, Kaweah April 29. M ay 6. M ay 1L Under- 1 at 4400 N. Central Ave., in Phoenix. Our annual holiday party is offered at Lemeshewsky. Arizona Women in standing vour Dream s: The Hope Activity Center is between a 50% reduced fee as our yearly gift to Tune is a member of GALA Choruses learn to interpret your Camelback and Indian School on the you. You also will receive our monthly (the international alliance of gay cho­ dreams, resolve unconscious mate­ Northwest comer of Central and Tur­ newsletter, "TRAIL MARKER, which ruses.) rial, awaken your inner voice to ney. Parking is on the South side in the provides you with all the necessary in­ “We are very excited for the creativity, and reach your potential. lot. Enter through the front doors on formation to sign up for future trips as opportunity to set goals, find new This workshop is for those interested j Central Ave. Guests are always wel­ well as stories about past events. members and develop our musical in developing a deeper understand- | come at the monthly Social meeting. M embership Information skills,” said Business Manager Bar­ ing of the importance and power | O ur history Membership is open to men bara Wodrich. “Under the direction of dreams have in your life. Cost: 1 Desert Adventures was and women, 21 years of age or older Kim McCreary we are blending as a $75.00. 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM founded in March of 1980 by a group within our community, for an annual group and have every intention of of people who got together one night fee of $25. Non-members, (guests), are travelling, performing and having fun M ay 1. Reiki 1: for dinner and found themselves dis­ always welcome and are encouraged to as we continue to grow.” teaches the techniques for using this cussing the need for an alternative and attend activities before joining Desert The group performed in Tibetan healing art. The Japanese i better way to meet people and social­ Adventures. Guests pay a higher activ­ Prescott for the Gay Lesbian Yavapai word Reiki means “universal life ize, other than the bars. From that ity fee, but if you join within one Alliance in March and the Gilbert Li­ force.” You will learn how to utilize meeting arose Desert Adventures, an month of the attended activity you will brary re-opening ceremony April 10th. this simple but powerful tool. Four organization designed primarily to pro­ receive back the difference between Arizona Women in Tune also plans a energy attunements (clears and in­ vide camping and hiking activities for the member and the non-member fee. booth and participation at Gay Pride, creases your energy to ready your members of our community. Since Activity fees are structured to cover April 17th. Volunteers and new mem­ body for healing) will be given to then, Desert Adventures has expanded the costs of the activity, plus other mi­ bers are welcome! each participant. Cost: $150.00. its activities to include various indoor nor expenses (photos, flyers, etc.). Un­ Arizona Women in Tune prac­ 9:00 AM -4:30 PM. and other recreational activities as less otherwise noted, fees for single tices every Thursday, 7pm, Augustana Call 257-1964 for registra- j well. Some of our recent activities in­ day activities (hikes, movies, lunches, Church, 2604 N. 14th Street, Phoenix. non and inform ation. All classes clude: four days of camping in Rocky etc.) are $2 for DA members and $4 Everyone is welcome and no auditions will be held at Insights Exploring Point Mexico, hot air ballooning, for non-members, plus incidental costs are held. For more information, M ind Body Connections, 333E. camping weekend in the White Tanks of the activity (food, activities, gas, please call Business Manager Barbara V irginia, Suite 106, Phx, AZ. Mountains, IMAX theater, bowling etc. Wodrich, 878-5430. T

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28 29 30 31 1 2 3 Same Time/Same Place Scrabble league, pg. 7 Verde Valley support Breakfast Club, pg. 7 group,pg. 7 G/L literature group, pg. 7 Lesbian Night Out, pg. 7 Sojourner benefit cookout, pg. 16 Clogging group, pg. 7 Women in Tune, pg. 8 Health Talk, pg. 7

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n 12 13 14 15 16 17 Same Time/Same Place Scrabble league, pg .7 Verde Valley support Breakfast Club, pg. 8 group, pg .8 Health Talk, pg. 7 Lesbian Night Out, pg. 7 Glenna’s Community Pot- Alternative Healing luck, pg. 7 WREN event, pg. 8 Workshop, pg. 7 Women in Tune, pg. 8 Breakfast w/ Friends, G/L literature group, pg. 7 Saturday morning hiking Pg- 7 Clogging group, pg. 7 group, pg. 9 Jewish Lesbian Group, Pg- 7

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Goddess and fertility totem, the moon- foot deep or more (depending on the Beltane fire. Each makes a wish as she Beltane (M ay Eve) tree of the Great Mother," says Stein. length of the pole), and wedge the jumps over, steps over or walks by K aren L. Forrester, staff writer "Fertility in this Sabbat can be sexual base with rocks, Stein advises. You around it, and gets in line again. Each Beltane or May Eve is the last or celibate, procreative or creative in can also steady it at the top by crossing jumps the fire for as many wishes as Sabbat of the waxing year and is cele­ any form." The May fire is jumped two clotheslines. (The ribbons should she has, speaking them aloud or not as brated on April 30. The next Wiccan over for fertility, health and good luck then be attached below the clotheslines she does so. The last round over the holiday is Summer Solstice, the zenith for the year and can be a candle in a or you will have trouble weaving.) Bel-fire is for good health and pros­ of the light, from which the year be­ cauldron, a small charcoal grill, or a Here are Stein's instructions perity for the year." gins to wane. real fire. for weaving the Maypole: "The Goddesses of flowers and Beltane is the approaching Stein gives instructions for women form two circles, one inside blooming, love, fertility, and the height of fertility and is a feast of fires constructing a Maypole, which is a the other, and the circles move in op­ moontree/Maypole are the Goddesses and flowers, says Diane Stein in Cast­ European custom brought to this coun­ posite directions. As the women pass of Beltane, says Stein. They include: ing the Circle, A Women’s Book o f try from Wiccan England: "Where a each other in the dance, they go over Flora (Rome), Bloddeuwedd (Wales), Ritual. Its themes are women’s pas­ handy tall tree without low branches is the first woman's upheld ribbon, then Bona Dea (Italy), Freya (Norway), sion, the Goddess’ passion and the unavailable, use a pole such as a pass under the next ribbon after, over Oshun and Mawu (Africa), Aphrodite earth’s passion to bloom and bear clothesline pole. Ideally the pole and then under alternating. This makes (Phoenicia/Greece), Ishtar (Semitic), fruit. Brightness and abundance are should be twice as tall as the dancers, the weaving around the pole. The Asherah (Hebrew), Tonantzin present everywhere at Beltane, notes and the ribbons are half again as long movement should be steady but not (Mexico), Danu (Celtic), Gwenhwyvar Stein, "in the greening and blooming as the pole, attached at the top." too rapid, and go with singing, bells (Wales), Mary (Christian), Ostara of the land, the colors of the Maypole Each woman should bring a and rattle or drum rhythms. . . . There (Germany), Belili (Mesopotamia), and the candles, and the brightness of roll of wide gift wrap ribbon or crepe is a great deal of merriment here. Kwan Yin (China), Spider Woman the women's clothes." paper, in all colors. To make the pole "When the Maypole is wound (Native America), and Hina In The Holy Book o f Women's stand up unassisted, dig a hole for it a to the bottom, the women go to the (Polynesia). M ysteries, Zsuzsanna Bu­ dapest describes Beltane as a time when the m,- m maiden Goddess comes of age. "Flora is now in flower and trees, fruits, crops and animals are fer­ tile. Our lady of May 3km vs,Schedule, grants rebirth to the gf* Workshop*,and G l a sse s, world." She also notes Or Call Dr. Evan for Individual, Couple or Family Therapy that Beltane is a holy day Phoenix - (602) 230-7570 sacred to Brigid, the fairy See us on the Internet at - http://www.In-Two-One.com queen. According to Note: Please call each respective locations to reserve your space, inquire about price, Stein, Beltane colors are location and times. rose for new love or pri­ mary colors that empha­ Introduction to Intuitive Studies Southwest Institute of Healing Arts -Scottsdale - ( 602) 994-9244 - size brightness and fertil­ Eight week course Starting April 6th - Tuesdays 6pm -9:45 ity. Flowers are female Only 3% of the energy in the universe can be seen, touched or heard. This class teaches sexual symbols and the IST. 1 /l students to work with the remaining healing energy available to all of us. What is intuition? symbol of the season, as How can it be developed? What gifts does it bring to one’s life and profession? are the Maypole and the Experiential processes and tools for developing greater awareness and psychic/intuitive May Eve fire. Foods for skills. the Sabbat are sensual ones: strawberries and va­ Healing the Healer - Applied Psychology nilla ice cream, lady Eight Week Series 1pm to 4:45pm Thursday Starting April 8th through 5/27 locks, cream puffs, also Septem ber 7th through Oct 26th 6pm to 9:45pm whipped cream and red Southwest Institute of Healing Arts - Scottsdale -9 94-9244 cherries, red fruit juices This class is an experience of moving toward wholeness through greater awareness and and cherry sodas, she personal transcendence. Ethical issues often arise when a professional healer is says. Budapest advises unconscious of his or her own psycho/spiritual development. Students will examine the wreathing the altar in professional boundaries and ethics that help to make healing practices authentic, successful flowers and wearing and ethically safe for both the healer and the clients. Discussions and processes will result in an internalized voice of wisdom that will go with practitioners into their practices to keep crowns of bright blos­ them aligned with themselves and their own internal code. soms. She also recom­

mends holding the Break Through Relationship W orkshop - W omen Only branches of trees and fill­ Dr. Dina Evan Saturday - 4/10, 5/8, 6/5, 7/17 -10am -2pm - 230-7570 ing the cauldron with #30 per person - $50.00 per couple good-smelling herbs. This workshop is for you if it’s time to Break Through in 1999, address your relationship Decked with issues and get them healed! You’ll learn to fix the relationships you are in or find the right flowers and danced/ relationship. A Workshop for singles, families, couples and friends who want more out of woven by women, the life and love. If you are bored, this one is for you. It will light a fire under your Maypole is "a female relationship and get you back on track. Deal with communication problems, setting and respecting boundaries and getting out of destructive patterns. Experiential exercises. Many new Tools and new ideas. Written exercises and At- home work. Communit y er vice S Break Through Relationship W orkshop - All counles & Friends ^ Dr. Dina Evan Saturday - 4/24, 5/22, 6/19, 7/24 -10 am-2pm - 230-7570 DOMESTIC #30 per person - $50.00 per couple This workshop is for you if it’s time to Break VIOLENCE VICTIMS Through in 1999, address your relationship issues and get them healed! You’ll learn to THESE TWO NUM­ fix the relationships you are in or find the right relationship. A Workshop for singles, BERS CAN PUT families, couples and friends who want more out of life and love. If you are bored, this one YOU IN TOUCH is for you. It will light a fire under your relationship and get you back on track. Deal with W ITH OVER 50 communication problems, setting and respecting boundaries and getting out of destructive AGENCIES TO HELP patterns. Experiential exercises. M any new Tools and new ideas. Written exercises YOU AND and At- home work. FIND A SHELTER 800 -799-7739 OR 263-8900

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1999 Schedule of W om en’s Festivals

Here is a list o f music and other August 10 - 15 near Hart, MI. festivals in 1999: WWTMC, PO Box 22, Walhalla, MI, State Labor Com m issioner Supports G ulf C oast W om en’s Festival: April 49458, (616)757-4766 or (510)652- 1 - 4 at Camp sister Spirit, GCWF, 5441 (winter #) Gay Bakersfield Teacher Ruling Box 12-LC, Ovett, MS 39464, (601) Northeast W om an’s Retreat: Sep­ tember 3-6, Labor Day Weekend, in School district violated state law by rem oving stud ents 344-1411, sisterspirit@ aol.com. Cam pfest: May 26 - 31, Memorial Marlbourough, CT. NEWMR, PO Box from his classroom Day Weekend, near Oxford, PA. 57, Hartford, CT, 06141, (860)293- LOS ANGELES - The Cali­ classes. The 40-year teaching veteran Campfest, PO Box 559, Franklinville, 8026, newmr99@ aol.com. fornia Labor Commissioner ordered a is a recent recipient of the Teacher of NJ, 08322, (609)694-2037, Star Fest: September 3-6, Labor Bakersfield school district to stop re­ the Year Award from the Bakersfield fest@ aol.com Day Weekend, at Camp Pleiades in the moving eighth graders from a science Chamber of Commerce. Spring Fling: May 28-31, Memorial NC mountains. CP, 390 Garden Lane, class because the teacher is gay, Merrick filed a complaint with Day Weekend, at Camp Pleiades in the Atlantic Beach, FL, 32233, (888)324- Lambda Legal Defense and Education the state Labor Commissioner, whose NC mountains. CP, 390 Garden Lane, 3110, starcamp@ aol.com Fund said Tuesday. March 8 decision states that the school Atlantic Beach, FL, 32233, (888)324- M idwest W omyn’s Autumnfest: The Commissioner ruled that district’s actions "fostered 'different 3110, starcamp@ aol.com Sunday, September 5. Athena Produc­ Rio Bravo-Greeley Union School Dis­ treatment in an aspect of employment' Virginia W om en’s M usic Festival: tions, 217 S. 2nd St. #193, DeKalb, trict officials’ yanking 15 students based upon [Merrick]'s perceived sex­ June 3-6, INTOUCH, Rt. 2 Box IL, 601 15, (815)748-5359, from the classroom of award-winning ual orientation." 1096, Kent’s Store, VA, 23084, (804) mwautumn@ aol. com. teacher James D. Merrick, Ph.D. was a The state Labor Commissioner 589-6542. SisterSpace W eekend: September violation of state law. The California ordered Rio Bravo-Greeley Union W om ongathering: June 10 - 13, in 10 -12 in Darlington, Maryland (75 labor code prohibits employment dis­ School District to "cease and desist" Poyntelle, PA. PO Box 559, Franklin­ minutes from Philadelphia). Sister- crimination based on actual or per­ from removing students from Mer­ ville, NJ, 08322, (609)694-2037, Space, 1315 Spruce St., (215)476- ceived sexual orientation. rick's class because he is gay. School mongathr@ aol. com. 8856, sodvnew@ aol.com. Staff Attorney Myron Dean officials also are prohibited from National W om en’s M usic Festival: Ohio Lesbian Festival: Saturday, Quon of Lambda's Western Regional "engaging in discrimination or differ­ June 17 - 20 in Muncie, IN. WIA, September 11 near Columbus, Ohio. Office said, "The decision vindicates ent treatment in employment or oppor­ Dept LC, PO Box 1427, Indianapolis, LBA, PO Box 82086, Columbus, OH, all of us who believe that bigotry and tunity based on actual or perceived IN, (317)927-9355, wia@ indy.net. 43202, (614)267-3953. hate have no place in the classroom." sexual orientation." Golden Threads Celebration: June W ild W estern W om an’s W eekend: Lambda assisted Merrick in the admin­ Lambda and the California 25 - 27 in Provincetown, MA. Golden September 24 - 26. INTOUCH, Rt. 2 istrative process, and continues to rep­ Teachers Association are planning a Threads, PO Box 65, Richford, VT, Box 1096, Kent’s Store, VA, 23084, resent him in related legal matters. lawsuit on Merrick’s behalf. 05476-7037, (802)848-703 7, (804)589-6542. Last year, after Merrick chal­ Said Legal Director Beatrice GOLDENTRED@aol. com. Friends Fest M usic Festival: October lenged anti-gay comments by a Kern Dohm from Lambda's New York Drum song: July 2 - 8 at Camp Ple­ 1 - 3, 25 miles west of Austin, Texas. County Human Relations commis­ Headquarters, "Schools need to learn iades in the NC mountains. CP, 390 Recreation Plantation Campground, sioner, some parents demanded that about justice so they can teach it to Garden Lane, Atlantic Beach, FL, 3650 Pursley Rd., Dripping Springs, the students be removed from the their students. If schools themselves 32233, (888)324-31 10, star- TX, 78620, (512)894-0567, class, solely because of Merrick's per­ can't be fair and non-discriminatory, camp@ aol.com. treeO 1 @ flash.net. ceived sexual orientation. how can they teach those values to National C onference for Lesbians of "This list first appeared The 15 students removed from kids? Merrick's students are far better Size: July 9 - 11 in Kingston, NY. in Lesbian Connection, the free na­ the class were assigned to study hall served by this ruling than they were by NOLOSE, 245 Eighth Ave., New tionwide forum o f news and ideas for because Merrick is the school's only missing science class rather than be York, NY, 10011, (201)843-4629, lesbians. For more info or to get on 8th grade science instructor. Over 100 taught by a gay man." Nolosee@ aol. com. LC's m ailing list, lesbians should write students remain in his six science M ichigan W om yn’s M usic Festival: LC, c/o Ambitious Amazons, PO Box 81 1, East Lansing, M I 48826. Sam e-sex m arriage ban killed

By Sherrie N ist, staff w riter The House Judiciary Committee in Colorado recently Tuesday put an end to a bill (SB 159) proposing to prevent the state of Colorado from recognizing the union of gay couples who might marry in other states. The

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Individual, Relationship MeDmop Pmismiii and Group Counseling for Recovery and Renewal Bugnato* tarns Ms Fljtn Multai® Hwfikttm W illow Counseling Center 2131 E. Broadway Rd., Suite 8 BntaMMn Tempe, AZ 85282 Sam èst, Dm “ Rooted in truth, we are free to grow ” tamm Page 13 April 1999 THE W OM EN’S CENTRAL NEWS underpinning of the movement. Cam­ R ecognizing the GLAAD Alerts R olling Stone's eron is founder of the Family Re­ search Institute and ISIS, the Institute Covenant of Lesbian Exposé on the for the Scientific Investigation of Sexuality. "We're kind of the well- GLAAD (Gay & and Gay M arriage spring of most of the statistics about Lesbian Alliance C hristian R ight The Winter 1998 issue of the Against the gay lifestyle," said Cameron to Robert Dreyfuss' March 18 Union of American Hebrew Congrega­ Defam ation) is the Dreyfuss. article, "The Holy War on Gays" is tion's Reform Judaism magazine fea­ nation's lesbian The piece spotlights the work required reading. This comprehensive tured an impassioned and persuasive and gay m edia advocacy organization. of Robert Knight and his Family Re­ piece covers the creation and growth call to arms for the sanction of same-sex GLAAD prom otes fair, accurate and search Council (a $14 million-a-year of the National Pro-Family Forum, an marriage within the Reform community. inclusive representation o f individuals operation that lobbies at both the Fed­ and events in all m edia as a m eans o f anti-homosexual network begun in Rabbi Sue Levi Elwell’s first-person eral and state levels, and through print com bating hom ophobia and all form s January 1996 by a trio of conservative narrative celebrated her union with her and radio reaches more than 400,000 o f discrim ination based on sexual organizations including the Christian partner, affirming the positive strides homes across the nation); discusses Coalition, the American Family Asso­ that Reform Judaism has already taken Peter LaBarbera's The Lambda Re­ ciation, and Focus on the Family. to embrace the lesbian and gay commu­ port, which dissects the gay, lesbian, Dreyfuss identifies this winter meet­ nity. Reform Jews welcome lesbians bisexual and transgender community Teens Learn the ing as the enesis for the Right's initia­ and gay men into their synagogues; the as seen through the eyes of a religious tive to roll back acceptance of homo­ seminary ordains and hires lesbian and political extremist; and describes the Truth About sexuality, and to specifically attack gay rabbis; the Reform movement has Rev. Fred Phelps, an extremist's ex­ same-sex marriage, cataloguing how supported federal recognition of gay tremist, who takes hellfire and brim­ Homophobia the language for the Defense of Mar­ unions and their families. Yet Elwell stone against gays literally, picketing During the first half of March, riage Act had its airing at the Mem­ asserts that the ultimate step would be funerals of people lost to the AIDS UPN is broadcasting "The Truth About phis meeting. for the Reform movement to recognize virus, and defining the Right-most Hate," the third edition of The Teen This article chronicles the that same-sex marriage is holy and that, flank of fundamentalist Christianity. Files. While the first two shows dealt persistence of religious political ex­ like heterosexual marriage, it deserves Dreyfuss ends with a sobering with substance abuse, this hour-long tremists from the overturning of to be blessed as a sanctified convenant. observation: following the successful program explores an often overlooked Maine's 1997 Human Rights Act, to Referring to the biblical sage Beruriah, overturning of the Maine Human topic—Hate. As host Leeza Gibbons the opposing James Hormel's nomina­ Elwell argues that the sexual behavior Rights Act; Families 2000 was states, "It's prejudice that keeps us sepa­ tion as Ambassador to Luxembourg, described in Jewish texts was not imag­ launched. This campaign seeks to rate and it's prejudice that creates hate." to the culmination in last fall's Truth ined in the context of a long-term, lov­ "repeal special rights based on sexual During the hour there are segments on in Love, a $500,000 advertising cam­ ing relationship based on equality and behavior, and defeat state gay- racism, gang warfare, and homophobia. paign launched by religious political mutual respect. She claims that Reform adoption laws." Ending on this note The third segment introduces a group of extremists, claiming that lesbians and Judaism must therefore recognize that in reinforces the importance of the work teens who share a distaste for their peers gay men can walk "out of homosexu­ its commitment to understanding and that lies ahead, and this indispensable who are lesbian and gay. 16 year-old ality into sexual celibacy or even mar­ reforming Jewish tradition, it must in­ guide to religious extremists will edu­ Ben freely admits, "If I had a gay friend, riage." Noting the sawiness of the ad­ clude upholding the holiness of same- cate the general populace, while em­ my family would cut off my manhood. vertising strategy, Dreyfuss recog­ sex marriage. Elwell concludes, saying powering our community to mobilize Sometimes I do feel like I want to, you nizes how the campaign and the con­ it "is time for Reform Jews to celebrate and act. know, hit a gay guy." First this group of cept of conversion allowed the Right the kedushah, the holiness of gay and Please read the piece at http:// teens meets Gabi Clayton a mother to express a politically-correct, if false lesbian marriages, and to welcome us www.rollingstone.com and applaud whose son was attacked because of his sympathy for gays— through the bank­ and our families as a new source of Rolling Stone magazine for publish­ sexual orientation and later committed rupt message that love will rescue and strength into the house of Israel." ing this essential article. suicide. The group is then introduced to return homosexuals into the hetero­ Point your browser to http:// C ontact: Robert Love, Managing openly gay police officer Chuck Lim- sexual fold. uahc.org/jmag/1198se.html to read this Editor, Rolling Stone, 1290 Avenue bert, who takes them to the Diamond Dreyfuss' piece serves as a enlightening article, and thank Reform of the Americas, 2nd FL, New York, Youth Center, where gay teens seek up- who's who among the religious politi­ Judaism for publishing Rabbi Elwell's NY 10104, fax: 212.767.8203, e- port, shelter and meals. This experience cal extremists identifying the work of commentary. mail: letters@ rollingslone.com causes many of the teenagers to recon­ Dr. Paul Cameron, as the intellectual C ontact: Joy Weinberg, Managing Edi­ sider their earlier remarks. Whereas one tor, Reform Judaism, 633 Third Ave., of the girls stated at the opening of the 20/20 Leads in Coverage of Gay New York, NY 10017-6778 telecast, "It’s just wrong to be gay. It’s nasty to me," she comes to the realiza­ Parenting tion that "We [are] all the same people." Colum nist Links Hate Crim es Gibbons shares some sobering On Friday, March 5, 20/20 presented a nuanced look at the statistics: 42% of all homeless youth implications of surrogacy and parenting for same-sex couples. Cor­ to Denial of Freedom to M arry identify as gay, lesbian, or bisexual; respondent Sylvia Chase followed two gay male couples in the Julie Pratt's March 4 Charleston (West Vir­ Gay youth are four times as likely to course of this segment. Will Halm and his partner Marcellin Si- ginia) Gazette column supports 'a proposed amend­ commit suicide; Violence against gays mard, the first couple, have been pioneers. They have spent nearly ment to West Virginia's hate crimes statute, which and lesbians has doubled in the last year ten years researching and preparing for parenthood. It has taken would include sexual orientation and disability. But Over the course of his career, them nearly that long to find a surrogate mother to carry their child. she doesn't end there. Pratt reasons that "If we really producer Arnold Shapiro has won eight During the broadcast, we watch the birth of their second child. John want to stop hate crimes, we need to give some Emmys, an Academy Award for Scared and Paul, the second couple, expect the birth of their first child in thought to the source of the hate." Pratt sees that the Straight, his groundbreaking 1978 docu­ the spring of 1999. For them, it has not been as rough a journey; Defense of Marriage Act being proposed in the state, mentary on juvenile crime. With "The still, both couples comment on the level of scrutiny leveled at them. which would ban same-sex marriages, encourages big­ Truth About Hate," he has turned his Repeatedly they have been asked, "Why do you want to be par­ otry which "makes hate crimes possible." She contin­ attention to the relationship between ho­ ents?" ues, "It is just plain preposterous to think that some­ mophobia and violence, and given teen­ The segment also covers Growing Generations, the na­ one else's same-sex marriage could possibly threaten agers the opportunity to examine their tion's first and only surrogacy firm specifically dedicated to serving my own heterosexual one." Her most poignant obser­ own prejudices. You can preview each the lesbian and gay community, and Maybe Baby, a company de­ vation circles back to hate crimes: "I'm convinced that of the show's segments by visiting the signed for same-sex parents who wish to start a family. Chase notes all it takes for bigotry to prevail is for good people to Teen Files website at http://www. that while anti-gay organizations believe that same-sex parenting is do nothing." In throwing down the gauntlet, Pratt asks teenissues.com . Also, check your local bad for children, the American Psychological Association sees no her readers to call their senators and delegates, to "ask listings to see if "The Truth About Hate" evidence to support this contention. "We are just thrilled that we them to stand up to bigotry." has aired yet in your region. are going to be parents. That’s all,” offers one of the fathers, stress­ Please thank the Charleston Gazette for pub­ Please thank UPN and Arnold ing the ordinary aspects of raising a family, rather than framing lishing this sophisticated analysis of prejudice, and Shapiro Productions for their sensitivity same-sex parenting as a political act. political call to arms. in covering this vital issue. Please commend 20/20 for its outstanding coverage on this C ontact: Dan Radmacher, Editorial/Op-Ed Page Edi­ Contact: supportive view of gay parenting. tor, Charleston Gazette, 1001 Virginia St. East, Dean Valentine, President, UPN C ontact: Victor Neufeid, Executive Producer, 20/20, 147 Colum­ Charleston, W V 25301, fax: 304.348.1233, e-mail: Television Network, 11800 W ilshire bus Avenue, 10th floor, New York, NY 10023-5900, fa x: letters@ wvgazette. com Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025-6602 ... Arnold Shapiro, Arnold Shapiro Pro­ The GLAADAlert is the weekly activation tool o f the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. GLAAD p romotes fair, accurate ductions, 520 Broadway, Suite 220, and inclusive representation in the media as a mean s o f challenging homophobia and all form s o f discrimination based on sexual Santa M onica, CA 90401 orientation or identity. Page 14 April 1999 THE W OM EN’S CENTRAL NEW S according to the latest FBI statistics. H ate Crim es Sexual orientation was the third high­ est category of hate crimes behind race M oderate Prevention A ct and religion and represented 14 per­ cent of all hate crimes reported. Republicans introduced at Calls for passage of the Hate Crimes Prevention Act accelerated in disparaged by press conference the aftermath of three brutal murders that rocked the nation. Last year, WASHINGTON - Members white supremacists dragged James Fam ily Research of Congress announced the upcoming Byrd to death behind a pick-up truck introduction of the Hate Crimes Pre­ in Jasper, Texas. University of Wyo­ Council m ti M a m vention Act (HCPA) today at a biparti­ ming student Matthew Shepard was WASHINGTON — The growing tension ••■MIÉ M; ~HL M -sjÊ* san press conference on Capitol Hill. killed in Laramie, Wyo. last fall in part WL I % m w % JF 9 between moderate and socially conservative Re­ The HCPA would extend current fed­ because he was gay. Two men beat publicans was exacerbated on Saturday at the Re­ c A M PA IQ M eral hate crimes protection to cover Shepard, tied him to a fence and left claiming America for Christ conference, in Ft. gender, sexual orientation and disabil­ him to die in freezing weather. On Lauderdale, Florida. In a speech at an afternoon The Human Rights ity. In the wake of several high- Feb. 19, Billy Jack Gaither, 39, was session titled "Homosexuality", FRC Cultural Campaign is the nation’s profile, brutal hate crimes in the past lured from a bar by two men, beaten to Studies Director Bob Knight said that moderate largest national lesbian year, the Hate Crimes Prevention Act death and burned on a pile of tires in will help send a clear message that Republicans are "always the bane of our exis­ and gay political Sylacauga, Ala. Two men, Charles organization, with members hate motivated violence is unaccept­ tence." Monroe Butler, 21, and Steven Eric throughout the country. able and un-American, according to "The Family Research Council has now Mullins, 25, confessed to killing HRC effectively lobbies the Human Rights Campaign. added moderate Republicans to their growing list Gaither because he was a homosexual Congress, provides of groups they disdain. Robert Knight's com­ The Hate Crimes Prevention Act is Coosa County Sheriffs Deputy A1 campaign support, and a key component of the effort to re­ ments show how the extreme right thrives on di­ Bradley told the Associated Press. educates the public to duce hate crimes, and it sends the mes­ viding the Republican Party and fostering an at­ Currently, hate crimes monitoring ensure that lesbian and gay sage that hate-motivated violence mosphere of mistrust and antipathy at a time and enforcement consists of a patch- Americans can be open, against minorities has no place in when our nation is demanding that Congress honest, and safe at home, work of laws that offer citizens vary­ America, said HRC Executive Direc­ move forward, in a bipartisan fashion, and ad­ at work, and in the ing levels of legal protection depend­ tor Elizabeth Birch. The murders of dress the important business of the American community. ing on where they live. Twenty-one James Byrd, Matthew Shepard and people," said HRC Political Director Winnie states and the District of Columbia Billy Jack Gaither highlight the need Stachelberg. have hate crimes laws that include sex­ Moderates were debased during a packed ballroom speech where Knight ex­ for Congress to pass this legislation ual orientation. Twenty one states and make it clear that our nation must pressed his fear that these Republicans would support the Hate Crimes Prevention have laws that do not include sexual no longer ignore this growing prob­ Act (HCPA), which would add sexual orientation, gender and disability to current orientation. Eight states have no hate lem. federal hate crimes law. crimes laws at all. The press conference featured nine "So, what they [gay organizations] will do is push ENDA (the Employment Hate crimes against gay and lesbian congressional co-sponsors: Sens. Ed­ Nondiscrimination Act) with everything they've got, then they will go to moderate Americans are rapidly increasing as ward Kennedy, D-Mass.; Ron Wyden, Republicans -- who are always the bane of our existence — [to push HCPA]." more people choose to live their lives D-Ore.; Charles Schumer, D-N.Y.; Ar- Knight was joined on the anti-gay panel by Reclaiming America for Christ openly and honestly, said HRC Politi­ len Specter, R-Pa.; Gordon Smith, R- director Janet Folger and Focus on the Family’s John Paulk and his wife Anne, cal Director Winnie Stachelberg. The Ore.; and Reps. Michael P. Forbes, R- both who claim to be former homosexuals. Keynote speakers at a Friday banquet Hate Crimes Prevention Act is needed N.Y.; John Conyers, D-Mich.; House were House Majority Leader Dick Armey (R-Tex.), former FRC President Gary to stem the tide of this alarming trend Minority Leader Richard Gephardt, D- Bauer, and FRC spokesperson Janet Parshall. and to bring uniformity to the maze of Mo.; and Constance A. Morelia, R- state laws that exist today. The sixth annual Reclaiming America for Christ conference, which took Md. place at the Ft. Lauderdale convention center, Feb. 26-28, was hosted by Rev. D. The Hate Crimes Prevention Act James Kennedy of Coral Ridge Ministries. The conference trains right wing grass Members of Congress pointed out will also allow local law enforcement that while crime continues to decrease roots activists on how to influence elections so American law can be replaced by authorities to utilize federal assistance nationally, hate crimes based on sexual biblical law. Panels included: "The case for purity", "Defeating Darwinism" and in the investigation and prosecution of orientation were up 8 percent in 1997, "The Assault Against Christianity". hate crimes. This key aspect of HCPA is why it has broad support from notable uncommon. A study released in law enforcement agen­ think violence against gay Americans August by Dr. Karen Franklin, a foren­ cies and state and lo­ is a serious problem across the coun­ sic psychologist at the Washington In­ cal leaders, including try. According to the survey, 68 per­ stitute for Mental Illness Research and 22 state attorneys gen­ cent of those polled said a similar at­ Training, suggests that harassment and eral, the National tack could happen in their community. hate crimes against gay students by Sheriffs Association, And 39 percent said anti-gay violence their peers is commonplace. Accord­ the Police Foundation, is a very serious problem, while 36 ing to the study, nearly one-quarter of former Attorney Gen­ percent said it is a serious problem. community college students who took eral Dick Thornburgh Two federal hate crimes laws in­ part in this survey admitted to harass­ and the U.S. Confer­ clude sexual orientation as a protected ing people they thought were gay. ence o f Mayors. group. The Hate Crimes Statistics Act Among men, 18 percent said they had While high-profile of 1990 requires the FBI to collect sta­ physically assaulted or threatened cases such as tistics on bias-motivated crimes. The someone they thought was gay or les­ Shepard’s and Hate Crimes Sentencing Enhancement bian. And 32 percent admitted they Gaither’s gain a lot of Act of 1995 provides for tougher sen­ were guilty o f verbal harassment. publicity, anti-gay tencing when it is proven that the An October 1998 CNN/Time poll violence is far from crime committed was motivated by found that 75 percent of Americans bias.

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