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It will decide who will lead the city in it's interviewing with the Gulf South Entertainment/Travel Guide Since 1982 rebuilding efforts following the catastrophic pair as they discuss 828-A Bourbon St. • New Orleans, LA 70116-3137 • 504.522.8049 effects of Hurricane Katrina. Change is defi- their love of New Or- [email protected] nitely needed to bring growth and confidence leans as well as in the city. New Orleans needs representatives Cunningham’s influ- and Holden (actor Jon Hensley). The spot urges ship fund or purchasing books and musical and who will embrace it's diversity and support all ence on many of the viewers to take a stand against the discrimina- athletic equipment. Checks were delivered to of the communities which make up this historic tracks from the upcom- tion and prejudice faced by gay, lesbian, bi- St. George and to all other participating schools city. Ambush has selected candidates it be- ing Scissor Sisters al- Michael sexual and transgender (LGBT) people, and in April. lieves will do their best to serve both business bum. Shears will even Cunningham directs them to GLAAD.org where they can [continued on Main-8] and residential interests, and the particular be previewing some of find resources for parents, youth, families and interests of the GLBT community. the tracks. Admission to the interview is free friends. The endorsements include: with weekend and one day passes. There will The character of Luke is one of only two Mayor-Mitch Landrieu; also be a limited number of $10 tickets available gay male characters on all of daytime television, City Council At Large-Arnie Fielkow; at the door and the festival box office, located the other being Lucas on ABC’s “General Hos- City Council Dist. A-Jay Batt; in the lobby of the Bourbon Orleans Hotel. pital.” In 1988, “As the World Turns” made Gulf South Entertainment/Travel Guide Since City Council Dist. B-Stacy Head; Saturday evening, Martin Pousson, writer- television history by introducing daytime’s first 1982 • Texas-Florida City Council Dist. C-James Carter; in-residence at Loyola University, and Wes gay male character, Hank Elliot (actor Brian Clerk, Criminal Court-Nick Varrecchio. Davis, Creative Director of Turncoats will play Starcher). OFFICE/SHIPPING ADDRESS: Remember to vote on Sat., May 20. The host to Michael Cunningham and Jake Shears at “Luke’s journey to come out is a powerful 828-A Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70116-3137 future of New Orleans depends on it. Circus Maximus, a full moon cocktail party to be multi-generational story of love, acceptance USA held at 2265 St. Charles Ave. The event will and family,” said Barbara Bloom, Sr. Vice Presi- OFFICE HOURS: 10am-3pm Jake Shears & Michael feature Shears spinning tracks from the soon dent of Daytime Programs at CBS. “It is a story Monday-Friday [Except Holidays] to be released Scissor Sisters album and a of unflinching honesty in which Luke’s parents, Cunningham Join 4th rotating stage of exotic and erotic acts. Circus Lily and Holden, must face their own beliefs E-mail: [email protected] Annual Saints and Sinners Maximus kicks off at 8pm with libations provided when they realize they must choose to love PHONE: 1.504.522.8049 • 1.504.522.8047 by Rain Vodka and Abita Beer. Tickets are $50 their child because of who he is and not in spite ew Orleans - Saints and Sinners in advance and can be purchased at of it. 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This year’s festival will take Mayor’s Advisory Council gay people experience every day, and we’re Charles, Metairie, New Orleans, Shreveport, Slidell place from Friday, May 12 to Sunday, May 14. Mississippi - Biloxi, Hattiesburg, Jackson for Citizens with Disabilities grateful to the soap and CBS for taking a stand Saints and Sinners provide participants an Texas - Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Eustace, against discrimination and encouraging view- opportunity to not only rub elbows with many Meeting set for May 17 Galveston, Houston, San Antonio, ers to be allies to gay people in their lives,” said preeminent LGBTQ authors, editors and pub- he regular meeting of the Mayor’s South Padre Island GLAAD Entertainment Media Director Damon lishers, but also help raise funds for NO/AIDS Advisory Council for Citizens with Romine. “As Luke is a member of one of the STAFF: Task Force. The festival is getting some added Disabilities will be Wednesday, May T show’s core families, we look forward to many PUBLISHER/EDITOR literary muscle this year from the Tennessee 17 at 10am, at City Hall, 1300 Perdido Street, 2nd more years of watching his story develop.” R. Rip Naquin-Delain, New Orleans Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival, which floor Mayor’s conference room: 2E04. Persons PRODUCTION DIRECTOR After the PSA’s network debut on May 9, will be coordinating the event. requiring an accessible entrance should use M. Marsha Naquin-Delain, New Orleans it will be available for viewing at GLAAD.org. Saints and Sinners kicks off with a series the Perdido Street entrance. GULF SOUTH/NEW ORLEANS AD SALES The “Be an Ally and a Friend” public service of master classes led by experts in the field AGENDA Rip Naquin-Delain • 504.522.8049 campaign began in January with a series of such as Michelle Tea, Steven Saylor, Greg I. Call to Order. Introductions. 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Satur- end of an episode in which the teenage Luke making structural improvements, supplement- MAPS and PHOTOS. AMgrant - AMbush Ad- Jake Shears day afternoon at 4 (Hansis) comes out to his parents, Lily (Byrne) ing educational programs, starting a scholar- vertising Grant Donation MAIN~6 of 60 • AmbushMag.COM • May 9-22, 2006 • The One & Only Official Southern Decadence Guide • SouthernDecadence.COM GayNewOrleans.COM • GayMardiGras.COM • GayAmerica.COM • GayEasterParade.COM • May 9-22, 2006 • AmbushMag.COM • MAIN~7 of 60 and treatment afforded to binational married couples. The proposed law would add the term “permanent partner” to sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act where “spouse” now appears. Thus, a U.S. citizen or permanent resident could sponsor their permanent partner for immigration to the country, just as they can now sponsor such family members as siblings, children or husbands and wives. The bill was introduced in the current Congress on June 21, 2005; it has a total of 104 cosponsors from both houses. In addition to repealing the Defense of Marriage Act of 1996, Congress should enact reforms to U.S. immigration law to guarantee respect for the human rights and labor rights of non-citizens. These reforms should include measures that end discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and HIV-positive individuals. The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Rights Program at Human Rights Watch, which is the largest U.S.-based human rights organization, advocates against abuses based on sexual orientation or gender identity worldwide. Immigration Equality is a national organization that fights for equality under U.S. immigration law for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and HIV-positive indi- viduals. DNC Announces New Gay & Lesbian Leadership Council Director ashington-The Democratic National Committee an nounced that Brian Bond will join the DNC as the new W Executive Director of the Gay & Lesbian Leadership Council (GLLC). Bond brings to the DNC a proven record of success in reaching out to and organizing America’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community and a commitment to confront- ing the critical issues facing LGBT families. “We are pleased that Brian has agreed to join our team here at the DNC,” said DNC Chairman Howard Dean. “Brian’s proven and effective leadership will be crucial to our effort to confront the issues facing the Party and the LGBT community. The Democratic Party has a long history of standing against discrimination and tion against lesbian and gay immigrants as well as their U.S. partners.” what's hot ...from Main-6 standing up for equal rights for every American. Unfortunately, the The first-ever comprehensive report on the issue, “Family, Unvalued: Republicans are again taking a page from the Karl Rove playbook Discrimination, Denial and the Fate of Binational Same-Sex Couples under U.S. “Community Cash For Schools is a way for and using issues to scapegoat the LGBT community with the divisive Law,” documents how U.S immigration law and federal policy discriminate us to give back to the communities where our Federal Marriage Amendment and hate-filled ballot initiatives aimed against binational same-sex couples. The 191-page report documents the customers and employees live and work,” said at dividing and distracting America from critical issues facing our consequences of this discrimination and shows how it can separate not only Matt Saurage, fourth-generation family member country. Brian will help lead our fight to end the Republican politics loving partners from one another, but also parents from children. It also shows and President of Community Coffee Company. of fear and division.” how this policy has destroyed careers, livelihoods and lives. “We are honored to provide a way for schools Based on input from donors and activists, the DNC under “Our immigration laws are undermining the traditional American values of and customers to pull together for local educa- Chairman Dean has embraced an expanded vision of the GLLC as fairness and family,” said Rachel B. Tiven, executive director of Immigration tion.” a program that integrates both political and financial operations. In Equality. “U.S. immigration policy is designed to keep families together. But the Schools interested in joining the program his role as Executive Director of the GLLC, Bond will coordinate current law targets an entire class of American families and tears them apart.” should log on to political strategy related to LGBT issues, strengthen efforts to For more than 50 years, family reunification has been a stated and central www.CommunityCoffee.com/ organize in the community, and lead the DNC’s efforts to consult with goal of U.S. immigration policy. Immigration law places a priority on allowing CashForSchools and follow the simple in- strong Democratic-allied groups like the National Stonewall Demo- citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their spouses and close relatives structions. Schools without Internet access crats and reach out to groups like the Human Rights Campaign and for entry into the U.S. Although the system remains imperfect, riddled with can call the Community Coffee customer ser- the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. delays that rising anti-immigrant sentiment only intensifies, U.S. citizens and vice line at 800.525.5583. Once registered, “I look forward to returning to the Democratic National Commit- their foreign heterosexual partners can easily claim spousal status and the schools should encourage students, parents tee at this time of such great challenge and opportunity for our immigration rights that it brings. and teachers to save UPCs from all Community community,” said Bond. “Chairman Dean continues to listen to the U.S. citizens with foreign lesbian or gay partners, however, find that their Coffee products, as well as all CC’s Coffee needs of the LGBT community and stands as a leader in our fight relationship is considered non-existent under federal law. The so-called House receipts, which are accepted as UPCs. for equality. I am excited to help the Chairman and the Party move “Defense of Marriage Act,” passed in 1996, declared that for all purposes of forward as we head into the elections this fall and beyond so we the federal government, marriage would mean “only a legal union between one can take back Congress and win the White House.” U.S. Immigration Law man and one woman as husband and wife.” Since lesbian and gay couples A political veteran with more than 20 years of experience in are excluded from the definition of “spouse,” U.S. citizens receive no legal Inhumane to national politics as well as state and local campaigns, Bond served recognition of their same-sex partners for purposes of immigration. as Executive Director of the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund from Same-Sex Couples Based on interviews and surveys with dozens of binational same-sex 1997 to 2003. Prior to that, Bond served as DNC director of LGBT ashington, DC-Thousands of couples across the United States and around the world, the report documents outreach, where he directed the DNC’s first ever financial contri- U.S. citizens and their foreign the pressures and ordeals that lack of legal recognition imposes on lesbian butions to targeted LGBT clubs, organized the most extensive DNC same-sex partners face enor- and gay families. Couples described abuse and harassment by immigration W effort for visibility at gay pride events around the country, and mous hardships, separation and even exile officials. Some partners told stories of being deported from the United States succeeded in significantly increasing the number of LGBT del- because discriminatory U.S. immigration poli- and separated from their partners. Many couples, forced to live in different egates to the 1996 Democratic National Convention. cies deprive these couples of the basic right to countries or continents, endure financial as well as emotional strain in keeping “Brian is a proven leader in the fight to ensure equal rights for be together, Human Rights Watch and Immigra- their relationships together. America’s LGBT community,” said Dean. “His leadership and com- tion Equality said in a report released today. “No family should be forced apart, no matter what the sex is. This is how mitment will greatly enhance our Party’s efforts to stand with our As Congress debates immigration reforms, immigration laws have affected us,” a woman in North Carolina said, describ- friends and neighbors in the LGBT community as we fight to oppose it must end the discrimination that lesbian and ing how her Hungarian partner and their children were forced to leave the discrimination in all its forms and promote equality under the law.” gay Americans and their foreign partners en- United States. “We are separated and without each other.... We just want to dure under U.S. immigration law. The 2000 U.S. be together, that’s all.” Census estimated that in the United States there Many U.S. citizens are forced into exile in countries where their Friday Night Before Mardi Gras were almost 40,000 lesbian and gay couples in relationships are recognized. At least 19 nations worldwide provide some Huge Success which one partner is a U.S. citizen (or perma- form of immigration benefits to the same-sex partners of citizens and riday Night Before Mardi Gras’ 7th annual Ball Extrava- nent resident), and the other a foreign national. permanent residents, while the U.S. still refuses. These include Canada as ganza was a super success, according to Board This figure does not include the many thou- well as 13 European countries (Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, President Billy Henry. This year’s change of venue due sands of binational couples who have to hide Iceland, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and F to Hurricane Katrina brought the organization to the former Germaine the fact they are partners, are forced to live the United Kingdom). On other continents, this list includes Brazil, Israel, South Wells Mansion in the French Quarter of New Orleans, now owned apart, or who have been forced to leave the Africa, Australia and New Zealand. by local hotel executive Sean Cummings. Bob White served as Event United States. Under discriminatory U.S. stat- Notably, the report details how current U.S. exclusionary policies are Chairman, assisted by Amy Reimer and Michael Waters. utes, these couples have no recognition under rooted in a long history of anti-immigrant sentiment, in which fears of sexuality The historic mansion was decorated in traditional Mardi Gras the law. have played a steady part. From the McCarthy era until 1990, U.S. law barred colors. Guests were greeted by a large crystal chandelier that “Discriminatory U.S. immigration laws turn foreign-born lesbians and gays from entering the country. The United States puddled onto the floor in the main entrance and was surrounded by the American dream into a heartless nightmare is also one of the few industrialized countries that imposes a blanket ban on rose pedals. Greeters included board members Carl Ricketts, Peter for countless U.S. citizens and their foreign entry by HIV-positive individuals, a bar that reinforces irrational fears and Braswell, Craig Henry, Larry Gumpert and Glenn Reames and Dr. partners,” said Scott Long, co-author of the stigma but does nothing to protect public health. David Wood. report and director of the Lesbian, Gay, Bi- Congress should immediately pass the Uniting American Families Act This year’s annual drag and costume ball featured Ricky sexual and Transgender Rights Program of (UAFA), Human Rights Watch and Immigration Equality said. The bill, sponsored Graham and Roy Heylock as Masters of Ceremonies with Johnny Human Rights Watch. “As Congress debates by Representative Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) immigration reforms, it should end discrimina- would offer binational same-sex couples’ relationships the same recognition [continued on Main-10]

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Lauderdale so I don’t have to worry about what by Donnie "Jager" Jay, SDGM XXXII Suddenly he was shivering and then he ad- might happen to you on the road.” E-mail: [email protected] justed the water to a more comfortable level and “Thanks,” Jason smiled, “but that’s not cleansed himself. He was almost completely really necessary, I know I can make it.” finished drying himself when his companion “I’m sure you can,” Bob said releasing him, Southbound Part 3 ever touched him. In his heart he knew just entered the bathroom took one glance at his “but for my peace of mind it’s what I’d like you whom he wanted. naked body and entered the shower himself. to do.” ason opened his eyes way before He wanted to get up and just dressed and Later after they had dressed and both Jason said nothing but just nodded as Bob daylight and laid still in the bed staring leave, but he knew that if he did it would awaken packed and were about to leave the room, Bob opened the door and they headed to the car. It at the ceiling, Bob was still holding J the man next to him and he didn’t know how he took hold of Jason’s shoulders and pulling him was still snowing and the morning was crisp him in his arms, he didn’t understand his feelings would explain his actions, so he just laid there close whispered in his ear. “I know last night and bright. about what had happened between the two of staring off into space until Bob finally woke up. was probably the first time for some things we They didn’t talk much as they drove into the them the night before. Part of him felt shame for Bob tightened his arms around Jason’s did and I want you to know it meant a lot to me, next small town. Once there Bob parked the car he was headed out in a quest to find his knight chest and pulled him closer so that every inch but I know you have your heart set on someone next to a small store, what looked like it once had in shining armor, but still another part felt elations of their flesh met in spoon like fashion. He could else. I’m not going to forget you anytime soon been an old fashioned gas station. It was now in the sexual awakening. feel his blood coursing through his own veins and I want you to take my card and if you ever a mom and pop general store almost in the middle They had done things the night before that as his body became flushed with excitement need me, if only to talk to or confide in I want you of nowhere, hanging just below the hand let- Jason had no idea could ever be done, and and every nerve ending seemed to tingle. He to call me. Just remember everything I told you tered sign of the store was a Greyhound truthfully, it was satisfying, and after the initial knew he wanted Bob to take him again, now, but about safe sex and all, I know it may sound silly emblem. Bob walked inside with Jason and first discomfort, very enjoyable indeed, still he his thoughts were with Kevin and slowly he to you and I know that at your age you feel you asked the lady behind the counter when the thought he should have saved himself for Kevin. rolled over to face the man. Lust was telling him are invincible, but none of us are, ever. Look at next bus headed south would be thru. She He was so new to all of this, even to sex with to do it but his heart was telling him not to and me.” With that he raised Jason’s head off his looked at a book on the counter. “Be here someone else, he didn’t understand why his he knew that if he didn’t get out of bed now lust shoulder so they were eye to eye. “Promise me headed to Miami in about twenty minutes more body reacted to Bob last night when he truly would be the unqualified winner. just those two things and remember you are or less, where are you heading?” believed he was in love with the first guy who Bob kissed him lightly on the forehead and never alone in the world. Now it’s time to go, take “My friend is on his way to fort Lauder- dale.” She ran the information into a computer behind her, told them the one-way fare. Jason reached into his pocket to pay, but Bob stopped his hand before he could take out the money and handed the woman his credit card. She gave Jason the ticket. “I’ll wait with you in the car til the bus comes." Bob bought two cups of coffee and a couple of Danish and they went to the car to wait. They ate in silence for what seemed an eternity until they saw the bus coming down the road. “Well here it is,” Bob smiled at Jason. Jason smiled back at him and one silent tear ran down his cheek. “What’s the tears for?” “You’ve just been so kind to me.” “Think nothing of it. I’m just repaying your kindness.” Jason leaned over and kissed the man on the lips. The Greyhound pulled up in front of the store. Jason left the car glancing back for just a moment, waved and stepped into the open door. The door closed and the bus drove off. It all took maybe a minute. Bob stared off as the bus drove to an almost invisible dot in the distance and then started his car. He hoped Jason was going to be all right. He thought back upon his youth when he set out on his own some forty years past. It seemed so long ago and at the same time like it was just yesterday. He remembered the stranger who had picked him up back then, no he couldn’t remember his name or even what he [continued Main-32]

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