VOLUME SEVEN, NO. 12—June 9, 1994—June 22, 1994—Issue 156 FREE

Give the People Light and they will find their own way. 'V The Wisconsin Light Swedish Parliament State GOP Platform Gives Gays Right to Calls For All Marry Beginning in January, 1995 HIV Test Results to be Made Public (Milwaukee)(AP)- A resolution calling for (Stockholm, Sweden)- Sweden followed AIDS to be acknowledged as a communicable Denmark and Norway on June 7, 1994, and disease subject to public health control was passed a bill allowing same-sex couples to endorsed by the Republican State Convention marry--a measure on supporter said was a on Sunday, June 5, 1994, despite claims it "contribution to love." could lead to Gay-bashing. After lengthy debate, the Riksdag, or par- Debate over the AIDS proposal and a liament, voted 171-141, with five abstentions, strongly worded anti-Choice resolution trig- to accept the Registered Partnership Law. gered sharp debate at the closing session of the Elisabeth Persson of the small Leftist GOP's weekend convention in Milwaukee. Party, a supporter of marriage between same- "Until the stigma of being tested for AIDS sex couples, said the law "protects a personal is removed, we should not require disclosure" relation. It is a small, but important contribu- of people who are tested, delegate Robert tion to love." Jones of Cavour said. The vote makes Scandinavia a leader in "This could lead to Gay-bashing, abso- civil rights for Gays. In 1989, Denmark be- lutely," Jones said. came the first country in the world to allow Delegate Joyce Waldrop, a nurse from same-sex marriages. Norway adopted similar Dane County, said she thought the spirit of the legislation last year. resolution was good, but that "it could lead to Sweden's Partnership Law gives Gay discrimination" against people tested for AIDS. couples the same inheritance, tax and other The resolution, introduced from the floor benefits and obligations as married hetero- by delegate Don Brill, a retired Eau Claire sexuals. But it stops short of allowing same- teacher, seemed to catch many delegates by sex couples to adopt or have children by arti- surprise. Debate was delayed while copies ficial insemination. were printed and distributed. Under the new law, which takes effect in Teeth Time—Mike Neville (left) and Chris Flieller show off their talents in Dracula Vs the Nazis. Pro- The resolution was approved 1,527 to January, 1995, Gay couples can marry in civil duced by the Playwrights Studio Theatre, the play opens June 17 at Milwaukee's Broadway Theatre 1,285 on a special vote system based on dele- ceremonies. Churches may continue to marry Center. gate representation by counties. An estimated whoever they want. 1,100 delegates attended the convention. Social Democrat Maj-Lis Loow, who June is Gay Pride Month All Over the Brill, who is challenging U.S. Rep. Steve chaired the judicial committee that prepared Gunderson for the Republican nomination in the bill, said no further Gay- reforms are being Country; Even With Mickey Mouse western Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional Dis- planned. - trict, told delegates there "must be a rational- (Milwaukee)- June is Gay Pride Month, in June to be Stonewall 25 Month in Vermont. During debate, little opposition was voiced ized plan for controlling our AIDS epidemic." against homosexuality. Opponents focused on Wisconsin and all over the country. In cities, "Civil rights are civil rights and they are legal technicalities, such as introducing a new towns and even theme parks, the LesBiGay for everyone," said Dean, "regardless of race, legal term, saying the matter ought to be in- community gathers to celebrate Stonewall 25-- color, creed or sexual orientation." vestigated further. even in the Magic Kingdom. Gay and Lesbian teens also took part in the On Saturday, June 4, 1994, some 20,000 days activities. Lesbians and Gays gathered at Walt Disney "This is not just a phase," said Jeremie World in Florida of the annual kickoff to local Monahan, 19, of his being Gay. "This is real- Madison's Club celebrations throughout the Sunshine State. ity. No one would choose to be ridiculed, The proportion of openly Lesbian and Gay hated and feared by so many people just to go 3054 Gets 60-Day men on the Magic Kingdom's streets made through a phase," he said. Baldwin Condemns Resolution them seem like Christopher Street-south, the In Alabama State Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-Madison) Suspension; Wings to New York Times reported. Brenda Braxton watched as about 400 attacked the Wisconsin GOP's resolution on T-shirts decorated with Pink Triangles Lesbians and Gay men commemorated the AIDS. "If Wisconsin were to follow the call Good were nearly as common as Mickey Mouse 25th Anniversary of Stonewall in Birmingham, of the GOP convention delegates we would Close For shirts. Alabama. "I don't think Birmingham will ever foolishly reverse landmark legal protections There were no protests, but some visitors accept them," she said. "I don't think they'll that have served us well in the battle to combat this devastating disease. Twelve years into the (Madison)- As we go to press, word has said they were uncomfortable seeing two men ever give them the rights they deserve." epidemic, experience tells us that this is quite been received that on Wednesday, June 8, the holding hands. The marchers went on to Caldwell Park simply a wrongheaded move," Baldwin said. City of Madison reached a tentative agreement David Caton, director of the American where an estimated crowd of 5,000 people at- She pledged to fight such an with Cheri Becker owner of Club Family Association, said that "The best protest tended a Gay Pride festival. effort in the legis- 3054. lature. The agreement specifies that Club 3054 comes from people who went to Walt Disney Edward Clayton, a former Marine ser- "The State Republican Party will close for a period of 60 days. When the World. They can go back to 'Hometown USA' geant discharged in 1987 because he is Gay, Convention showed that AIDS is two epidemics," Baldwin 60 days begins is not known at this time. The and tell everybody how offensive it was." carried the U.S. flag at the front of the parade. continued. "The epidemic of the disease and club will then reopen pending approval by the Mary Lou Simms, of Tampa, said that the "This is the first parade that I have been an epidemic of fear of Madison Common Council. only people who would find the event offen- to," he said, "that I have not had to worry the disease." Baldwin called for a continuation At that time, only the upstairs bar and sive were "Christian bigots. Who listens to 'What if my mom sees me?' or 'What if my of an "all-out crusade" against both patio will reopen. The bar known as Wings, them anyhow," she asked. boss sees me?'" epidemics and urged that Wisconsin's "progressive public where alleged illegal and unprotected sexual In Vermont Approximately 2,000 people stood and activities are said to have occurred will not be Marchers at Vermont's 11th annual Gay watched the parade. There were no incidents. policy effort" in stopping the spread of HIV reopening under any circumstances. Pride parade in Burlington said they noticed In North Carolina continue. Both the tentative agreement and the re- increasingly positive reactions to their cause. The North Carolina Lesbian/Gay Pride "That will require vigorous enforcement opening will need to be voted on by the Com- About 2,000 people marched in the parade celebration kicked off in Charlotte on Friday and implementation of the legal safeguards that mon Council. that was held on Saturday, June 4. The event afternoon, June 3, marking the beginning of provide a secure environment for people with featured classic cars, marching bands, baby that state's three day festival. This was the AIDS and a commitment on the part of the carriages and floats. 11th Gay Pride celebration in North Carolina Legislature and the Governor to fund pro- Governor Howard Dean has proclaimed and the first in Charlotte. grams that will keep the infected population as Wisconsin High Court The festivities centered on a parade healthy as possible," Baldwin said. Adoption Decision A through downtown Charlotte, a festival/rally, Baldwin was referring to Republican Gov- an art exhibit and numerous workshops offered ernor Tommy Thompson who has announced Setback for Gay and Lesbian Families throughout the weekend. Some 10,000 people that he is seeking an unprecedented third term were estimated to have attended the events. in office. (Madison)- State Representative Tammy the adoption would be in the best interests of One of the more interesting was a work- "Wisconsin has responded to the AIDS Baldwin (D-Madison) on June 8, joined attor- the child, the state's high court affirmed the shop offered by Mel White of Dallas, a Gay crisis in a unique fashion," Baldwin said, ney Judith Newton and Gay and Lesbian par- Circuit Court order and ruled that Wisconsin man who is a former ghost writer for Jerry "with a series of landmark legal protections ents to express their disappointment with the statutes do not permit the adoption. Falwell, Pat Robertson and others. and state funded programs. By looking at the State Supreme Court decision in the Green "Families like Angel Lace's exist all over This celebration was the first to last over experience of the larger states with much Bay "Angel Lace M." adoption case. Baldwin the state of Wisconsin," Baldwin said. "This several days. TURN TO GOP, PAGE 11 announced that she will introduce legislation is a major setback for parents who have made reversing the decision. a commitment to love, care for, and take fi- This case, as reported in Light, originally nancial responsibility for their partners and U.S. Judge Orders Military to Re-instate heard by a Brown County Circuit Court Judge, children. raised the issue of the rights of a Lesbian co- "These loving parents do not receive the Lesbian Nurse to National Guard parent to adopt her partner's child and the legal recognition for the role they play in the rights of the child to have a legally recognized family. Children like Angel Lace won't have (Seattle, WA)(AP)- A Lesbian colonel Veterans Administration hospital near Ta- parent. the legal and economic stability that other whose discharge from the Washington State coma, Washington. Cammermeyer is a deco- Georgina Grinkey and her former hus- children in Wisconsin take for granted," National Guard has been ruled unconstitutional rated Vietnam veteran. band, Terry Moede, adopted Angel during Baldwin added. says she hopes to be back in uniform soon, "As we read the court's order, Grethe their marriage in 1988. Following the break- The Supreme Court decision also denied preferably without waiting for expected ap- could've shown up yesterday (June 1) at 1:30 up of the marriage, Georgina and Angel the constitutional argument presented by the peals to be resolved. and asked to be shown to her desk," said Jeff started living with Annette Grinkey in 1990. couple's attorney, Judith Newton. Newton ar- "These things take a long time and I don't Tilden, one of the lawyers representing her Annette sought to petition for Angel's adoption gued that barring the adoption would deprive particularly want to be reinstated posthu- through the Northwest Women's Law Center in 1992. Angel of her right to due process guaranteed mously," Col. Margarethe Cammermeyer, 52, here and the New York-based Lambda Legal Although the adoption study concluded that by the Fourteenth Amendment. said on June 2, 1994, from her nurse's job at a TURN TO PRIDE , PAGE 13 June 9, 1994—June 22, 1994—WISCONSIN LIGHT--2 NATIONAL NEWS BRIEFS MAP Begins a New Community AIDS Education Series on June 15

(Milwaukee)- The Milwaukee AIDS Proj- The second session on Wednesday, June Tests of AIDS Vaccine Begin ect (MAP) will begin a ne'- community edu- 29, an advanced AIDS education program, cation series Wednesday, June 15 beginning will cover the impact of HIV in greater detail. (Bangkok, Thailand)(AP)- Testing of an American-made AIDS vaccine on human sub- with an AIDS education program. This series It will include sensitivity awareness training jects in Thailand began June 6, 1994, A Thai Red Cross nurse said. Thirty volunteers came will offer free HIV and AIDS training, in- including gender, sexual orientation and cul- to the Red Cross Clinic to be injected with the vaccine, a protein resembling HIV, said the creasing the availability of timely, accurate, tural issues and it will also explore MAP nurse, Somsong Teeratakulpisarn. The vaccine is designed to encourage the body's immune life-saving information. The two hour program services. system to produce antibodies against AIDS. The vaccine, called UBI-1, is manufactured by starts at 6:30 p.m. at MAP, 315 W. Court St., MAP will also offer beginning AIDS Edu- United Biomedical Inc of the U.S. in downtown Milwaukee. cation programming Wednesday, July 6 and The World Health Organization (WHO) chose Thailand, Brazil, Uganda and Rwanda as The first session, an introductory AIDS Wednesday, August 17. Advanced AIDS Edu- locations to test the vaccine. It has been tested experimentally in China, Australia and the education program, will cover information on cation sessions will meet Wednesday, July 27, U.S. with encouraging results. WHO estimated that Thailand will have between 2 million HIV disease concepts, virus development, dis- and Wednesday, August 31. All sessions are and 4 million cases of HIV infection within the next six years. ease progression and prevention, current rec- held at MAP from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. ommendations for treatment, HIV antibody For more information, call Pat Hirvela, Court Strikes Down Benefits Plan testing and information about where to get prevention specialist at MAP, (414) 273-1991, tested and other resources. Ext. 257. Registration is recommended. (Minneapolis)(AP)- The city of Minneapolis can't offer health care benefits to partners of its Gay and Lesbian employees, a judge has ruled. Minnesota state law does not recognize same-sex partners as dependents or spouses, and City Council acted beyond its authority Photo Exhibit of Lesbian Couples Opens when it adopted the domestic partners ordinance in August, Hennepin County District Judge Deborah Hedlund said on June 3. July 10 at Milwaukee Counseling Center Hedlund ruled in a lawsuit brought by James A. Lilly who argued that city-funded health benefits for partners of Gays and Lesbians was "bad social policy. (Milwaukee)- The photographic exhibit, women for this project stretched her photo- Jane Anglin, one of three women who intervened in the lawsuit to leave the ordinance in Lesbian Couples of Southeastern Wisconsin, graphic latitude. She said that the couples were place, has given notice that she will appeal the decision. 1993-1994, will make its debut at The Coun- very patient with her as she used equipment seling Center of Milwaukee on July 10 at 6:00 and techniques that were all new to her. American Airlines Joins Gay Travel Association p.m. The Counseling Center is located at 2038 The exhibit will travel next to AfterWords N. Bartlett Avenue. bookstore in August. The 1995 calendar fea- the International (Washington, D.C.)- American Airlines has announced that it will join The exhibit's first showing will be part of turing selected prints from the exhibit will be and Lesbian travel Gay Travel Association (IGTA), which represents more than 800 Gay the Our Space Sunday Series for Lesbian available this Fall at a variety of Gay-friendly travel professionals agents, tour operators and wholesalers, accommodations and other Gay women. The exhibit features black and white locations. to participate in in the U.S. and overseas. American is one of the first major U.S. airlines photographs of 12 couples from the southeast The project was financially sponsored by the 11-year-old IGTA. Wisconsin area and brief printed narratives of grants from the Lesbian Alliance of Metro for the airline noted Tim Kincaid, senior representative for corporate communications couple stories. The project coordinator and Milwaukee Education Fund and the Cream that explicitly bars that American was the first major carrier to adopt an employment policy photographer, Carolyn Ruck, designed the City Foundation. American is supporting Stonewall discrimination based on sexual orientation. Kincaid said project to illustrate the strength and diversity Lesbians are welcome to The Counseling who otherwise would not be 25 with travel grants for domestic and international participants of our community. Center opening exhibit and are asked to donate able to attend the event. Ruck is a psychotherapist in private prac- $2 to support the Women's Support Group Lesbians Invisible on McNeil/Lehrer tice and is also employed as a social worker at Program. Gays and the Milwaukee AIDS Project. She envisioned this project after seeing Lesbian couples in (New NY) Gay and -New Book Club and Other York, -The Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation York therapy struggle with establishing a sense of that and ex- (GLAAD) points out public television's squeamishness on Lesbian Gay issues individual and couple identity. tends news: Two segments the invisibility our on to recent highlight typical of community She found often times, couples felt isolated June Events at Report: an with Perry, Secretary PBS's McNeil/Lehrer interview William the of Defense, with relationship challenges. Since Lesbians any of Gays in the military. skirted discussion generally have little sense of historical AfterWords In another segment, Charlayne Hunter-Gault treated former education secretary William grounding and few visible role models, the AfterWords Book Club Bennett with kid gloves, allowing him to promote his new book, which champions so-called (Milwaukee)- The idea of enlarged visual images and stories on Monday, June "family values," yet never challenged his high-profile anti-Gay stance. will have its next meeting may, for the viewer, build a sense of normalcy 13, at 7:30 p.m. The featured book for this `Time' Drops Plan to Publish Gay-Themed Mag and validation for relationships. What is im- discussion is Martin Duberman's fascinating portant is that the stories be shared and hon- account, Stonewall. Learn a little bit about the (New York)(Agence France Presse)- Time, Inc confirmed Friday, June 3, that it has ored within the community that supports the roots of the Gay liberation movement as we dropped plans to publish a new magazine targeted at Gays, but denied the decision was in re- couples. near the Stonewall 25 celebrations. sponse to pressure from radical Christian groups. A Time Inc staffer speaking on condition Ruck has been involved as a part-time free On Friday, June 17, the Brady East STD of anonymity, told AFP the publishing giant had received "a lot of letters" from Christian lance photographer for 15 years and although Clinic will offer its outreach anonymous HIV groups protesting the plans for a Gay-themed magazine. The publisher had worked for eight she has described herself as a nature and land- testing at AfterWords from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. months and invested $100,000 in the project to launch "Tribe" magazine. Time Inc main- scape photographer, the idea of photographing As usual, AfterWords will offer a 15% dis- tained that "business considerations" forced it to drop the idea. count on all AIDS-related titles during this The Village Voice said, however, that Time dropped the plan because of pressure from LAMM to Sponsor testing. we Don Wildmon, a militant Christian preacher. Wildmon denied the report, saying he was un- AfterWords is pleased to announce that with the aware of the project. But had he known about it, he would have fought it, he said. Lesbian Variety are even more handicapped accessible installation of a handicap ramp at the back en- Picnic trance of the store. Girl Scouts Say They Don't Bar Lesbians Show, Host For further information about these or any events, please call (414) 963- (Washington, D.C.)(AP)- The Girl Scouts say they do not discriminate against Lesbi- Softball Tourney AfterWords ans. "The Girl Scouts have never discriminated in any way," said Bonnie McEwan, national and 9089. director of communications for the Girl Scouts of the USA. The statement came in response (Milwaukee)- Like to sing? Dance? GAY GAMES IV to a statement by Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders: "I also think girls who are Lesbians Looking for that spotlight? Well, don't hide all & CULTURAL FESTIVAL should be allowed to join the Girl Scouts." that Lesbian talent!!! Audition for the Lesbian The 3.5 million-member organization has no policy on individual sexual orientation, but Variety Show . . . . "respects the beliefs of each of its members and does not investigate or intrude into personal The Lesbian Alliance of Metro Milwaukee matters," according to its guidelines. (LAMM) will be sponsoring Milwaukee's first Lesbian Variety Show on August 27, 1994 More Than 1,000 New Yorkers Come Out beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Skylight Opera Theatre, 158 N. Broadway. Advance tickets (New York, NY)(AP)-More than 1,000 Gay New Yorkers are came out in a full-page ad are $10. in the June 2, 1994 editions of The New York Times that calls on the New York state senate For audition or ticket information, please to pass a sexual orientation non-discrimination bill. The ad read in part, "In New York State call Shelli at (414) 264-6400. we can be fired just for signing this ad. Who are we? We are your relatives, your co- Picnic and Softball workers and your neighbors, who happen to be Lesbians and Gay men. We've put our names Mark your calendars now for LAMM's in this newspaper to ask the members of the New York state senate to do what they know is 3rd Annual Picnic and Softball Tournament, right: Hold a public debate. Have a fair vote," the ad says. Saturday, July 16, 1994, at Greenfield Park, The campaign was thought up by Jeff Baron, a screenwriter, who worked with the Em- Site #8. Advance tickets are $10 which in- pire State Pride Agenda and the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation in coordinat- cludes admission, food and beverages. To get ing it. your tickets, call (414) 264-2600. - 25, 1994 Anyone wanting to participate in the tour- JUNE 18 Black Gays Celebrate Culture with Pride Day nament call Shelli at (414) 264-2600. Come NEW YORK CITY OUT and play!!! (212) 633 - 9494 (Washington, D.C.)- The Washington Post reports that in four years, Washington's Black Lesbian and Gay Pride Day has become a Springtime ritual. "It's been a long-time •••\, NV% *Vn s `, *MVMP: tradition for Black Gays and Lesbians to come to D.C. on Memorial Day weekend; we took advantage of that," said Joseph Peete, a Pride Day official. The combination works. This year some 10,000 people attended, many from small towns and little cities where prejudice has kept them in the closet. Events include workshops, a festival, dances, a prayer breakfast and films. "It's a time for Gay and Lesbian African Americans to express and enjoy our culture... We get a sense of not being alone," said Peete. The highlight of the weekend is the Unity Ball, part competition, part performance, part ritual. A new addition this year was the warehouse parties, given not just so partygoers can 1M1V1. CLUB dance, but so money can be raised. "First and foremost, the weekend is to raise money for community-based AIDS service organizations," said Riley Campbell, event coordinator for this year's Pride Day. •Lunch & Dinner Daily Campbell said people leave Pride events "proud of their culture, not ashamed of their sexuality. It gives everybody a new hope, and the money we raise makes you feel good." •Sunday Brunch News Briefs are compiled by the Editor from mainstream newspapers and wire •Party Room Available services, organizational press releases and Gay and Lesbian papers from across the U.S. •Cocktail Hour • ';'.,•*•.%; Bi-Monthly Magazine Aimed at Readers and Writers CABARET ENTERTAINMENT (Milwaukee)- BookLovers, a new bi-monthly magazine in its second year of publication, MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED is aimed at avid readers, book discussion groups and writers. Its purpose is to be a single source of information on a variety of literature-related topics including book reviews, author reviews, book discussion group profiles, features on unique book stores, and original stories 124 North Water Street, Milwaukee 414.347.1962 focus is to ask readers to be contribu- and poem. BookLovers is unique in that part of the main "k\,\Vs, .\ tors. 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(Milwaukee)- The First Annual Cream the country. City Foundation Fundraising Dinner was, by Miller is the leading corporate sponsor of all accounts, a grand success. The gala event, such events as PrideFest. It was the company held Saturday, June 4, 1994, was attended by that led the way in corporate sponsorship of some 200 people. Money in excess of $15,000 Gay Games IV. As such Miller deserves the was raised for the Foundation. hearty thanks of our community. The dinner was held in the Miller Pavilion Representing Miller at the Dinner, among of O'Donnell Park. Guests assembled in the others, were Yvonne Lumsden-Dill, Director Pavilion rotunda to look over the great variety of Industry Affairs and Tom Reed. of items up for bid in a silent auction. The Tony Rhodes, President of the Board of items were donated by businesses, organiza- the Foundation, spoke glowingly of Miller tions and individuals and included denim Brewery's contributions and presented an en- jackets, paintings, dinners at some of Milwau- graved award wrought in finest crystal kee's finest restaurants, a rainbow neon sign, Reed and Lumsden-Dill accepted on behalf of lavish picnic services and a host of other Miller. things. The dinner honoring Miller had 27 spon- The door prize was one of the most lavish sors. These included: Acme Communications, basket of all sorts of goodies. Juan Rodriquez Black Tie Catering, Breitlow Studios, Builders is to be congratulated on a fine job of putting it Square, Comedy Cafe, Andy Cicero, Downer together. Avenue Liquor, Euro Hair Tech, Bill Frank, Dinner followed, accompanied by the mu- the Lesbian Alliance of Metro Milwaukee, It's Miller Time--Tony Rhodes, Cream City Foundation President, presented Tom Reed, representing sic of Viennese waltzes played softly by a Lesbians of Color, Media Dynamics, Cafe Miller Brewing Co., an award for the company's outstanding support of local and national Gay-related string quartet. Melange, The Mike Arnold Trio, the Pfister causes. Held June 4 at the Miller Pavilion of Milwaukee's O'Donnell Park, over 200 attended the gala The guest of honor at the dinner was Hotel, PrideFest, Private Gardner, Karl dinner to show their gratitude to the Miller Brewing Co. Miller Brewing Company. Miller, which is Ratzch's, Redonna Rodgers, Juan Rodriquez, Milwaukee-based, has proven itself to be an SAGE, Shorewood Florists, Signature Salon, outstanding supporter and friend to our com- Sybaris-Mequon, Target and This Is It. Gays Gaining Ground in the GOP as Log munity, both here in Wisconsin and throughout Cabin Groups Take the Lead Concerns About the Relationship Between (Houston)- Rich Tafel looks like the proto- And he came to believe that the Gay com- Social Norms and Government Actions typical Republican lobbyist--neatly cropped munity makes a mistake if it ignores one of hair, dark suit, boy-next-door looks. this country's two major political parties. Should Not be Written off Automatically as It's his message that sets him apart. "We have all our eggs in one basket," "It's Homosexuality 101," says the presi- Whiting said. "If the Democrats choose to Obsessions of Bigots dent of the Log Cabin Republicans, a national help us, they will. If they don't--like with federation of clubs that hopes to increase the Gays in the military--there's nowhere else we Gay and Lesbian presence in the GOP. Commentary By Earl J. Dionne, Jr. The difficulty with the issue of civil can go. rights Tafel spends much of his time meeting Two events within a few days of each for Gays is that while it's easy to draw such with Republican members of Congress, edu- Tafel's national office has been open for other in early May, underscored the perplex- fine distinctions in the abstract, the debate it- cating them about Gays and Gay issues. He less than a year. Its member clubs--a loose- ing quality of the debate over the civil rights self is rarely abstract for those in the midst of says he often runs into lawmakers who are knit federation, many of whom predated the of Gays in the United States. it. It is perfectly understandable that Gays and national office--include about 8,000 members, The first was a celebration of tolerance surprised to meet him, who say, "I've never Lesbians might see the Austin vote as a vote seen a Gay Republican before." he said. and a memorial to the awful things that happen against them, a rejection of who they are, and Many of those who have encountered Gay Though small, the movement is experienc- when antipathy consumes people. At a home in ultimately as a form of bigotry. Republicans--a small, but increasingly vocal ing its fastest growth in the South and Mid- suburban Maryland on Thursday, May 5, a The movement for civil rights for Gays, segment of the GOP--are uncomfortable with west, Tafel said. group that crossed party and ideological lines after all, is first and foremost an effort by a what they see. Several Republican candidates Nationally, the organization has found came together to honor the decision of a group of people who feel excluded, abused and kept an icy distance when asked for comment more acceptance in the Northeast and on the groups of Gay leaders to raise $1.5 million for ridiculed. Previously excluded groups, such as last week about the role of Gays in the GOP. West Coast, where some Republican gover- Washington's Holocaust Museum. The ges- African Americans, have sought legitimacy Tafel was in Houston recently to help the nors and mayors won office with the help of ture, said David Mixner, a key organizer of and protection through government--including reorganized local chapter of the Log Log Cabin groups. the effort, was to demonstrate appreciation for civil Cabin rights laws and other formal steps such as Republicans get off the ground. John Melton, vice president of the Houston a museum that teaches the consequences of the Austin domestic partnership law. Gays are The group has its work cut out for it. The Log Cabin Club, says he knows the movement "unchecked hatred, unchecked bigotry, un- hardly alone in this. GOP, in Texas and elsewhere, has become in- faces an uphill battle, but Gay Republicans checked intolerance." The Gay movement's most vociferous op- creasingly socially conservative, with the can't afford to wait. Mixner's initiative was warmly welcomed ponents often feed its fears with malicious Christian Right in firm control of the party ap- "We spent 25 years in the Democratic by the museum and by a range of figures in- forms of Gay bating and arguments suggesting Party," Melton said. "We're not going to side and outside the Jewish community, some paratus in Texas and in a growing number of that the country's Gay minority is behind all other states. change the Republican Party overnight, but of whom might have been surprised a few manner of moral decay. Many wonder why Gays or Lesbians you've got to start somewhere." years ago to find common ground at such an It is entirely true that the country faces would want to be Republicans. This is the Editor's Note: Those interested in getting occasion. grave problems because of family breakdown party, many of whose state platforms oppose more information about the Log Cabin Club, "It was a lovely event," said Leonard and in particular because of fathers who walk the repeal of sodomy laws, define family as may contact the Log Cabin Club of Wisconsin, Garment, who represented Richard Nixon's away for their paternal responsibilities. But "persons related by blood, heterosexual mar- Jim McFarland, (414) 276-5428. The group White House 25 years ago in discussions with it's quite a reach to blame all this on Gay riage or adoption," and "believes homosexu- has been in existence for about a year and a Mixner, a prime mover in the 1969 Morato- people. half and meets once a month in various loca- rium against the Vietnam War. ality is a perversion of natural law and is bio- Still, it would be a large mistake for Gay logically, morally and medically unsound." tions. Then, on Saturday, May 7, the voters of activists to see all who take issue with them as Austin, Texas, overwhelmingly backed a re- "If you're under attack, you can either bigots. David Keene, the President of the leave or you can fight," said Tafel, who has at peal of a law that offered insurance benefits to American Conservative Union, attended the the unmarried partners of city employees, in- least some understanding of the enemy--he's Holocaust Museum event because he opposes an cluding both straight and Gay couples. The ordained Baptist minister. "Basically, anti-Gay bigotry. Yet he, too, would have we've decided to fight for the party." vote in one of the country's liberal citadels voted to repeal the Austin measure because it was another setback for Gays and a victory for Bill Whiting, a member of Houston's Log represented to him an unreasonable extension Cabin Club, has been active in Gay political conservative churches that pressed the referen- of government benefits. dum against the ordinance. A Baptist Church movements for years. In earlier days he, like Other cultural conservatives worry that if most Gays, worked within the Democratic in Austin celebrated with a sign proclaiming, government gives any formal sanction to life- BOOT CAMP SALOON "God Voted for Proposition 22!" Party because he believed that was the only styles other than heterosexual marriage, it will way to succeed in politics. MILWAUKEE'S There's an easy way to try to explain the gradually erode the norms needed to keep difference between the two events. As a rule, But Whiting said he's always identified LEATHER / LEVI BAR families together. with the Republicans' conservative fiscal phi- the well-to-do--such as those gathered in This is a dangerously all-inclusive argu- losophy and always believed in maintaining a E. National Maryland--are more liberal than others on so- ment, since society allows all sorts of free- 209 cial questions such as Gay civil rights. The strong military. So he found it increasingly Milwaukee, WI doms (to divorce, for example) which could be difficult to identify with Democratic candidates vote in Austin, on the other hand, can be seen said to undermine the family. Where would 414-643-6900 as more typical of popular feelings about Les- even though they often were more supportive those who oppose equality for Gays on "pro- of Gay issues. bians and Gay men. family" grounds draw the limits for hetero- But this explanation is not satisfactory be- sexuals? Or are they simply using this rhetoric cause it doesn't take into account the differ- to justify a particular feeling against Gays? ence between what was being affirmed in each Opponents of civil rights for Gays need to place. answer such questions, but their concerns The Maryland event was unifying because about the relationship between social norms Turn your LIFE INSURANCE into CASH,\OW, it's impossible for reasonable and humane and government actions should not be written people not to agree on the horror of the Holo- off automatically as the obsessions of bigots. caust. It was also natural to join with Gay YourNEEDS must be met NOW Mixner, for one, is sensitive to the fears of CASH,\IOW, leaders in honoring the Holocaust Museum for cultural conservatives. He sees the central bat- its care in showing the enormity. of Hitler's tles for his movement in terms that ought to YourDREAMS must be fulfilled genocidal crimes against the Jewish people appeal to majorities: more action on the AIDS NOW while also memorializing the suffering of oth- crisis, opposition to discrimination in em- CASH,NOW, ers including Gays, Gypsies, and Poles--at the ployment and housing, an end to anti-Gay LwA s hands of the Nazi killing machine. violence. P David Ifshin, a Washington lawyer whose Above all, Mixner is fighting for a spirit strong pro-family sentiments don't justify dis- represented by his movement's gesture on be- International' CASH,\ Oil, crimination, was host to the event. He argues half of the Holocaust Museum. Arguments correctly that one need not "approve of a life- about values and culture are inevitable in a style" to oppose bigotry against Gays and democracy. So are arguments about what gov- Call for FREE CASH,\OW, Lesbians--or against anyone else. ernment's role should be in safeguarding mi- BROCHURE The issue in Austin was more complicated, norities. involving the use of public money to provide But Mixner is right when he says that 800/487-1183 or 800/786-7183 insurance for unmarried partners of city em- there shouldn't be any doubt about "basic CASH,VOW, ployees. The civil rights issue alone did not equality, basic protection" for Gays and Les- explain the margin of defeat, according to Tim bians, and no justification for "hatred and Weltin, Executive Director of the Travis bigotry." vsem / vstrErur County Democratic Party. He said that many calamity that the CASH, that road lies the VOW, Down voters supported repeal not because of anti- Holocaust Museum warns 'us against. Viatical Settlements Inc. Gay sentiment, but because they disapproved Editor's Note: The above article first ap- .7nandin! 111.14 nu 111..i.„ 4 11.4141,4 of unmarried heterosexuals living together and peared in The Washington Post and is used CASH,SOW didn't think the city should help support that with the permission of the author. lifestyle. June 9, 1994—June 22, 1994—WISCONSIN LIGHT-4 that they be overlooked. They could almost have distributed HRL organizational and membership in- EDITORIAL been written by Chiam Potok. They show how even formation at both PrideFest and MAPFest. In this the strictest religious beliefs need not get in the way past year, HRL has publicly shared its goals, prin- of tolerance and acceptance. ciples, positions, by-laws, etc. On many other oc- Important, For Gay Orthodox Jews, the price of hiding casions as well. Contrary to Mr. Fons, HRL does In History, Myth Is Often More their homosexuality is high: a life without intimacy, not view such activities as being, in his words, and a sex life comprised of only the most fleeting "very secretive." Powerful and Decisive Than Reality and impersonal encounters. Some Gay Orthodox The May 20th planning meeting which Mr. Jews become celibate. Fons is concerned about was co-sponsored by HRL often far more important, powerful and decisive than reality. Take In history, myth is The Orthodox community is not completely and involved representatives and spokespeople from Lexington and Concord, where was fired the "Shot Heard Round for example, the Battles of hostile. Some Gay Orthodox Jews say that they have a diversity of community groups, including but not the World." managed to achieve a measure of acceptance. limited to, Ujima, Cream City Foundation, Sherman of us have a picture of it in our minds. Here were the valiant Minute Men, roused Most Benjamin Hersch did not grow up Orthodox, Park Rainbow Coalition, Lesbian Alliance of Metro by the "Midnight Ride of Paul Revere," steadfastly holding off British Redcoats at to action but attended an Orthodox religious school in Milwaukee (LAMM), Men of All Colors Together, Lexington's village green and at the "rude bridge." Brooklyn. Exploring his sexual and religious identi- LAMM Education Fund, Club Muse, and Lesbians That's the myth. In the cold, cruel light of day, it actually went something like this. ties in his teens and 20's, Hersch discovered that not of Color (LOC). It was a chilly Sunday evening when word came through to Lexington that the British only was he Gay, but that he felt most at home relig- The specific purpose of this meeting was to plan were on the march. The farmers assembled on the green. But when hours passed and there iously in the Orthodox community. and promote the May 26th reception for Marge Beil were no Redcoats, someone persuaded the local tavern owner to open up his shop. When the Today, at the age of 50, Hersch has been a and Mayor Norquist, a reception which extended an British did arrive toward dawn, the Minute Men weren't in too great condition to fire at "fully observant" Orthodox Jew for more than 15 open invitation to the broader Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual anything. years. He serves as an officer of his Orthodox shul While no one knows who actually fired the first shot, there is certain evidence to indicate TURN TO LETTERS, PAGE 13 in Manhattan. Many of his fellow congregants know that Sam Adams, who was there hiding in some bushes, got all hot and bothered that the he is Gay. Though some find it upsetting, he says, British Were going to be able to dispose of the patriot forces with mere words. So, he fired most people "either don't think about it or choose to off a shot just to get things going. ignore it" or else "have no problem." The shots fired at Lexington and Concord (whoever fired them first), were not the first, This was not always true. In the early 1980's, not by any means. There had been numerous other altercations between the Americans and officers of his Orthodox congregation threw him out the British. But by that time, the Americans were prepared to take advantage of the situation. after finding out about his sexuality. The incident After Lexington and Concord, things got rolling. sent him to a Conservative synagogue for a while, The point of all this is that as with events in the American Revolution, so the myth of the but he eventually found his present Orthodox syna- Stonewall Inn may be just as important as what really happened there. That's good and that's gogue, where he says he is comfortable. bad. David Belzer had a similar experience. In the The good part is that we need to mythologize events and people in order to gain inspira- Give the People Light and they mid-1980's, after appearing on a TV talk show in tion from them. which he discussed being Gay and Orthodox, he was will find their own way. The bad part is that sometimes it's difficult to see through the myth to the truth at the banned from his shul. Outrage from liberal con- heart; to its actual significance. gregants prompted his readmission, but he was de- The myth of Stonewall says that it was a pivotal event. It was pivotal alright, but not be- nied an aliya for nearly eight years. Only several cause it was the end of something or the culmination of anything. Stonewall, like Lexington months ago was he finally called to the Torah, The and Concord, was crucial as the beginning of the beginning. As with Lexington and Con- from supporters throughout the cord, it hasn't been and won't be "all easy going, a sure thing," from there. In all our cele- promptiig cheers sanctuary. brating, we should keep that in mind. Wisconsin surprising ex- After Lexington and Concord, the Americans had nearly six long years of war to face. Hersch, too, has received some Yorktown and victory did not come until October, 1781. pressions of support. Attending a celebration dinner Light wedding, where it is traditional to pass The LesBiGay community is not at "Yorktown" yet and many would say we're not held aft,er a of wine from which each unmarried close. around a cup Stonewall was not victory. It was the beginning of the fight. We have yet to see victory. person sips, Hersch's hosts treated him and his We must struggle to get to Yorktown for that. lover as if they were married. "I was startled," he says. "And they just smiled and passed us by and nobody said, 'Oh wait a second, you forgot those FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK two,' and I was very touched." Today, Hersch says, "I am very at peace with my sexuality." He still wrestles with how Jewish law applies to homosexuality, noting that Orthodox The 'Light' is Here to Serve its Reader; Jews "who are normally the most caring, the most gentle, somehow tend to be dogmatic when it comes Learn How to Use Your Media Effectively to halacha around Gay people." He hopes that in the future, ewish law may be reinterpreted with respect By Terry Boughner o'clock. The paper was in the process of being to committed Gay relationships. Editorial Offices A day or so ago (well after deadline, natu- laid out. Al Geiersbach Executive & rally), I got a call from the head of an organi- "Is it too late?" the caller began. Milwaukee 1843 N. Palmer zation asking if there was going to be an arti- I cut them off. "Has New York been oblit- Milwaukee, WI 53212 cle in the upcoming issue about their event. erated by aliens? Did 50' tall drag queens eat Responds The tone of voice said that since this event was Tokyo? Has war been declared? Has Jerry GAMMA (414) 372-2773 the single most important event that had hap- Falwell just confessed he's Gay and gone to EDITOR: pened since the expulsion from Eden, of live on Christopher Street for the rest of his TO THE LIGHT FAX: (414) 372-1840 course it would get front page treatment. life?" In Steve Brondino's fine article on page 13 of I hated to tell the person that everyone "No." the May 26, 1994 issue of Wisconsin Light, he Office Hours: identified GAMMA as "a group devoted to social thinks their event is front page, top drawer. If "Then it's too late." Hang up time. Monday-Friday-10:00 a.m. -5:30 p.m. activities and opportunities." the paper had a front page 50' sq., it would be In this struggle for our liberation, the me- 24-Hour Recording nice. (No other pages, just a front page.) dia is one of the most important weapons in A more comprehensive statement would have I wanted to tell the been "a group devoted to sports, outdoor, athletic, person that the way or- our arsenal. But like any weapon, you've got Publisher ganizations handle things like this (in the real recreational and cultural activities, all of which to learn how to use it. Jerry Johnson world), is to take some of the initiative them- 1) If you've got an event you want cov- have a social aspect." selves. ered, send in a press release. Don't assume GAMMA now has 225 members, and, as such, Executive Editor They try and remember that theirs might that we've "just heard about it," as someone is the largest membership organization in the Terry Boughner, Ph.D. not be the only thing going on in Wisconsin Greater Milwaukee Gay community that is open to told me. I know how famous and important Arts & Entertainment Editor and the world. They think to themselves, you are, and I men and women. Its activities range from biking, realize that everybody is talking Geno "Well, maybe there won't be this big white about you and your event, but occasionally canoeing, volleyball, and water skiing to outings, hole in the paper where my event was to have things do slip by. sheepshead, dining out, theatre events and a Advertising Manager gone, so maybe I'd better do something our- 2) In addition to the who, what, etc., put monthly party. Jerry Johnson selves to make sure we get coverage." on it when you would like it in the paper. Wisconsin Light readers with further interest in 372-2773 For example, not too long ago, I wanted to Last November I got a press release for an these activities are urged to contact GAMMA at try and get something in the Journal. I sat event that was to be held in April. We ran it in (414) 963-9833 for a listing of these events. COLUMNISTS AND REPORTERS down and wrote it myself. So far, it hasn't March. The person who sent it was all irate Bob Moore Maytee Aspuro, Sue Burke, Darren J. gotten in, but that's life. Editors make choices, because it was supposed to run in February. President, GAMMA Foster, Eugene "Geno" Brzenk, but at least I tried. Response? I don't read minds. Ph.D., Jarnakaya, Karen Lamb, Call up (ahead of time, before deadline), 3) Another thing, for pity's sake, think Ph.D.. Bill Meunier, Carl Szatmary, find out if the event is going to be covered. Is ahead. If an event is to happen, say on June HRL Responds Woodrow Thalberg, Dayna Verstegen. there going to be a reporter there? Sometimes 3rd, don't get it in just in time for the issue we can do that, sometimes not. Remember, that comes out June 2nd. TO THE EDITOR: there just might be something else happening 4) Every article, every press release As a spokesperson for the Human Rights Associated Press at the same time. should include the name and phone number of League for Lesbians and Gays (HRL), I would like Ap Offer to appoint someone from your or- a contact person. to take this opportunity to respond to criticisms ganization to write about it. This has the great One time, a person expressed disappoint- raised by Mr. Dan Fons in his recent letter to Wis- Copyright © 1994 advantage of getting the news out from your ment that the press release as it was published consin Light. By Novo Graphics, Ltd. point of view. about their event wasn't longer, "fleshed out," By way of introduction, HRL has been in exis- Not too long ago, I got a call from some- as they said. I gave them "a look" and asked tence since May of 1993. The impetus for creating THE WISCONSIN LIGHT is published biweekly by NOVO one who complained heartily (I'm being nice GRAPHICS. LTD.. with offices at 1843 N. Palmer, if they'd ever heard of providing a contact per- iHRL stemmed from a fund-raiser organized to sup- Milwaukee, WI 53212. Advertising and copy deadline is the when I use the word "complained." Heaven son for further information. port Tammy Baldwin. This event, coupled with the Thursday prior to publication. Opinions expressed by forbid I should use "whine.") that they didn't "But I writery in WISCONSIN LIGHT are not necessarily those of can't afford to have anyone know March On Washington, led many of us to seriously the publisher, editor, or our advertisers. Any reference know how to write for a paper. who I am," came the reply. evaluate the need for an independent political or- made to any individual or organization should not be I ran down the who, what, when, where "You need have no worry about that," I ganization led by and for Lesbians, Bisexuals and construed as an indication of the same's sexual or affection orientation or preference. All copy, text, design, photos, and and how. The response was, "You're just as told them. And that was the end of that. Gay men. illustrations in advertisements are published with the bad as Ron down at In Step!" 5) Finally, both publications, like any HRL was created in order to channel our col- understanding that the advertiser is fully authorized and has "No," I replied. "I try to be worse." And secured proper written consent for the use of names, publications, have deadlines. Please, please lective political energies. Our mission is to advance pictUres, or testimonials of any living person, and hung up. find out what they are and observe them. the political interests of Lesbians, Gay men and Bi- WISCONSIN LIGHT may lawfully publish and cause such The point is, you don't have to be in the publication to be made; and the advertiser agrees by For example, from this time hence and sexuals in the Metropolitan Milwaukee area by in- submitting ads to indemnify and save blameless the running for the Nobel in literature to write an even forevermore, Light's deadline for the fluencing local, state and national politics, legisla- publication of any error that may be contained in said ad. article. WISCONSIN LIGHT does not accept any responsibility for two upcoming issues, will be on the editorial tion and public policy. any claims made by advertisers. The entire contents of A couple of years ago, Light and In Step page, boxed and shaded. (I've learned how to In our first year of existence, considerable time WISCONSIN LIGHT are © Copyrighted and protected sponsored a workshop called "Getting the under the Federal Copyright Act and International do that now. My cat taught me). and energy has been spent in building a solid foun- Conventions. Reproduction of any portion of any issue will Word Out" to which we invited the heads and dation for our recent, as well as future, accom- not be permitted without express written permission of representatives of organizations and anyone plishments, and much effort has gone into develop- NOVO GRAPHICS. LTD. Legal venue is Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Printed in the U.S.A. else who wanted to attend. The purpose was to LETTERS ing our organizational process, structure and by- "show and tell" how to make use of the me- laws. dia. We are a 501-C4 membership organization Subscribe to There were the usual talks, the usual Tolerance which seeks the inclusion and active involvement of handouts. Everyone said the usual things, like all who support our mission. Our by-laws reflect Wisconsin Light new analysis, things like that, can be gotten in TO THE EDITOR: this by mandating gender equity and racial diversity 1 Year (25 issues) ahead of deadline day. Breaking news is the You may already have read the series on Gay as a prerequisite to all Board of Directors and or- First Class $24.95 only exception. Orthodox Jews that appeared recently in The For- ganizational activities. Recently, I got a call from someone on ward written by James Brudner. Two incidents in HRL has been publicly active at many com- Third Class $11.95 Wednesday evening, along about seven the article so touched me, that I felt I should not risk munity events throughout the year, and we have June 9, 1994--June 22, 1994—WISCONSIN LIGHT--S SISTERNEWS AND VIEWS Dykes To Watch Out For HI, IM MIRO. I SAW THE OH, GREAT! )0U.RE TNETHIRD , HEY, ,,,Lois!YEAR, I'VE Nonce AsottrolENAWNA- PERSON -TO SUBMIT STUFF! L I GIRL! I MEW PUBLISHED IN A FEW A4119 READ" SERIES TM LccAt THINK WERE GaiNA HAVE SOME 141:01 YOURNALS,ANDITUST SEAT Queer Quotes and LESBIAN WRITERS", MD I EXCITING READINGS. L.E.T ALE )DUI WERE My FIRST/A*4000'T OUT. WANTED To DROPOFF LOOK THIS OVER, ANDIHEN A IT'S A Coi LriTiov OF SOME OF My WORK. I'LL CALL YOU ABOUT A DATE. WRITER! = STORIES AgourmY News Notes brunette CLIENTS. By Jamakaya ambition Back by popular demand--more queer quotes! Actress Cybill Shepherd has been one of straight supporters, but her lat- our staunchest ©;994 SY Au (oAl BEci4DEL est remarks to TV Guide suggest she may ul- timately declare herself a sister. Said Shep- Poef Woozy. COOL. LISTEN, ON My wAy SHEESH, Lo15. WEN CLOTHES, herd: "I thank God every morning I don't have CHANGED SOUR NAME RAVE -To SCHEDULE THE SALON NOW. CALL. A HAIRCUT. . . As If YOURS NOT a man in my house." AND MADE ',DU A A HAIRCUT BEFORE ME AND WE'LL SFr SOME ALREADY DROPPING ENOUGH Hepburn, who in BRUP4VIE. SToNEWAii. 25. THING UP. MONEY Jur( TRAVELING TDDIAT And Lesbian icon Kate CWERHYPED SHINDIG. the past has expressed bewilderment about homosexuality, made one thing perfectly clear to TV Guide: "I don't believe in marriage. It's bloody impractical--to love, honor and JAMAKAYA obey. . . I'm not a woman who has liked men, male dating rituals and sex. My favorite part: as a sex. I like individual men, but I like "But I am resolutely not an exclusive top. women as a whole better. I think they're much I hate to be direct. I am unfailingly unpunc- more admirable." Me too, Kate. tual. I never care as much about my own Meanwhile, actress Meredith Baxter pleasure as I do about his, and I have acute (Elyse Keaton of Family Ties) is glad she has which is separation WHAT'S WRONG WELL, (ALL ME iomuStic , BUTT THOUGHT I MISS ME GoDO OLD DAys, IN THE EARLY DAYS OF THIS MOVEMENT, WE penetration anxiety, like WITH CELEBRA- If MIGHT BE NKE To ACTuAlly HAVE WHEN WE WEREN'T SNYFING FOR A -SABLE! AND WE Lesbian fans. Baxter recently appeared oppo- uNDEI2SrcoDThA1 SuRC anxiety except that it is not about your leaving TING THE 25Th CIVIL RIGHTS BEFORE WE KICK RACK AND QUEER OPPRESSION WAS Cow AS HELL DIDN'T WANT A PLACE AT THETAE3LE! site Joanna Cassidy in Other Mothers, a CBS but my arriving. I am afraid that if I take the ANWpSRSARY OF PARTY. I MEAN, THE CHRISTIAN RIGHT u OfcrTr> -ro RACISM, SEXISM, WE WAPIPEDTO KNOCK THE FRicK THE LESS IAN & TRAMPLING. US, MO WE Act LIKE IT's A INDR.KER EAFLOITAT/o4,AAAD TABLE OVER! "Afterschool Special" in which a teenage boy most obvious route I just won't get there." his GAy CAry_RIANTI AWOR FOLITicAt TRIUMPH HAvEl-w0 GAy MILITARISM .. . is harassed by schoolmates when they learn "Am I speaking euphemistically?" he asks. MOVEMENT? MEN Buys4G A TABLE TOGETHER INA Ty cowAERcIAL! parents are Lesbians. "It is my gift for irony. I am an ironic top In an interview, the Washington Blade trapped in a silly honking bottom's body . . ." asked Baxter: "A lot of Lesbians like you and More sex talk. Comic Lea DeLaria told think you're sexy. How do you feel about On Our Backs of an interaction she recently that?" Baxter's reply: "Well, I'll tell you, this had with Martina Navratilova: "Are your has been a pretty dry year. I'm glad to appeal thighs as hard in real life as they are on TV?" to anybody! I'm flattered." she asked Martina. "She looked at me and A new bio of Barbara Stanwyck, one of said, 'I don't know, feel them.' It was like Mo, DURWG1NE EARLY DAYS AW, NoW COME owLy LET I THINK OKAY YOU'RE RE - screen and TV-land's toughest cookies, claims feeling up a Buick. Hard as a fucking rock, of THIS MoVEMENT, )0U L.CRE ME PO MENIAL TASKS ?I'VE BEEN It's TIME >tRA SPONSIBLE FOR KEEP- what many have long suspected: Stanwyck was WEARING ATRA/NING BRA. l.k.R.1(niG HERE Fog WARS, J./A VOL- GAVE ME MORE :NG TNE BATHROOM that babe. Which makes you think twice about This WRITER} CLEAN. Madsen told the Advo- 1,1sTEN, THE BATHROOM UNTEERING my TIME ow RESPONSIBILITY DON'T MAKEmAKE a dyke. Author Axel wanting to go down on her, 'cause your head NEEDS A ONCE-ovER. EQUIP SERIES, TUE 356.RED UP TD TAKE AROWJD HERE. HAVE 112 REM11./D YoU. cate: "Look, Stanwyck was a Lesbian. Not a would be crushed." You Do IT BEFORE You "(DWI/TER 5 FoRINETECIAVOLOGKAL- bisexual, but a Lesbian! And she and (Robert) Yes Lea, but what a way to go! SHELVE THE NEW STOCK? Ly LIKE >to viAtriED.. Taylor--who was a Gay guy--were forced by Newly out singer/songwriter Janis Ian is the MGM publicity department to marry and writing a column for the Advocate called hush things up." "Breaking Silence." She just wrote a lovely "Stanwyck was married twice, which was piece about how, as a young folkie, she hero- very common for Lesbians of that age. She worshipped Joan Baez and how their relation- went to great lengths to hide her sexuality. ship came full circle in April when she and One writer tried to ask her about it in an in- Baez performed together at a benefit for terview in the mid-'80's, and she threw him NGLTF. men in the audience were just wishing they 27-30. And the new Lesbian romantic comedy, out of her house!" "I'm grown up now and happily married could camp it up like that." Go Fish, begins a two-week run July 1 and Entertainment Weekly commented on a to the woman of my adult dreams, but those MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The best opens at Madison's Majestic July 22. Watch new bio of Calvin Klein: "Surprisingly, the childhood fantasies remain precious," Ian Lesbian film ever made, Forbidden Love: the next issue for more info. And remember to book does not portray Klein as a closeted ho- wrote. "I was right to choose Joan as a role mosexual in a sham marriage; rather, it says The Unashamed Stories of Lesbian Lives, go fish--the girl is out there! model. As Gay people, we are accustomed to will play at Milwaukee's Oriental Theatre June he is a conflicted bisexual who occasionally moving in a straight world, but that April falls for women." Right, and Tallulah Bank- night Joan Baez willingly moved into our head was the Virgin Queen. world, embracing us and our cause as she's Rocker Joan Jett was playful and inten- embraced so many others: with dignity and tionally ambiguous in an interview with Out, laughter. And beauty! Let me tell you, Joan which dubbed her "Rock's Spinster Queen." Baez is a serious babe!" Said Joan: "What I do in privacy is none of Heartfelt congrats to Col. Margarethe your business. You couldn't handle it anyway Cammermeyer, the distinguished 26-year . . . I'm not saying no, I'm not saying yes, Army veteran ordered reinstated by a federal I'm saying believe what you want. Assume judge. "I feel a little bit like a general who has 12 , 0 0 0! away--go ahead." won a war," she said of her victory. Glenn A POSSUM QUEEN CAMPAIGN RECORD! Shannon Faulkner, who is suing to become Close is set to play Cammermeyer in a TV the first woman admitted to The Citadel, South film which, pending appeals, will hopefully Carolina's publicly funded military academy, have a happy ending. is undergoing severe harassment, including Lesbian-baiting. She told the Washington And speaking of Glenn, who ought to be a The MILWAUKEE AIDS PROJECT Post: "I can't figure out why they would call dyke but is apparently hopelessly het, the me a Lesbian. It doesn't make sense. Why Washington Blade recently reported that she is deeply grateful to all who supported would I want to go to school with 1,800 was baffled as to why a largely. Gay audience guys?" laughed so hard and so often while watching the amazing 1994 Possum Queen Campaign. Pope John Paul II made this astonishing her play nutcase Norma Desmond in the stage revelation to crowds outside his hospital after musical Sunset Boulevard. All $12,000 will be used to support he'd broken his hip. Said God's representative "She said it was a great audience but she where on earth: "I've never been so examined in my couldn't understand why they laughed the MAP Food Pantry and the Wisconsin House, Los life, from top to bottom. I didn't even know they did," said Lorri Jean, head of the Services such organs existed!" This is the guy who's Angeles Gay & Lesbian Community residence for people with HIV disease. perform- a telling us what we can and cannot do with Center, which sponsored the benefit entrances our bodies? Get naked sometime, idiot, and ance. "She made these marvelous of take a good look. down this fabulous staircase, and in 80% gowns. Speaking of "tops" and "bottoms," writer them, she was wearing these incredible MAP congratulates of the John Weir wrote a funny piece for Out about I explained to her that probably many Possum Queen Wednesday Adams, host Victoria Maxwell Possum Queen candidates Going To and all of the wonderful Stonewall 25 • Flora Dora • Uncle Patty • Mysty Star • Lena Chavez • Granny In New York? • Amanda Hunt • Rudy D'Angelo Dunemall • Baby Jane Hudson • Betty Crocker • Sage LaRue • Wednesday Adams Sugarbacker • Bobbie Proudly Carry A • Sticky Ricky • Weezie • Eartha Quake 3 Foot By 5 Foot

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9 Softball • Randalls Island • Prelims' GAY GAMES IV 9 Sport Climbing • Inner Wall, New Peitz, NY • All Rounds' & CULTURAL FESTIVAL 9 Swimming • Asphalt Green • $20 10 Soccer • Central Park • Prelims' 10 Aerobics • Hotel Penn • Prelims' 10 Badminton • Queens College • Prelims' JUNE 18 SATURDAY 10 Billiards • Amsterdam Billiards • All Rounds' 10 Cycling • Riverside Park • Critenum• 10 Soccer • Flushing Meadows • Prelims' OPENING CEREMONIES 11:30 Flag Football • Prospect Park • Semifinals' 6:30PM Wien Stadium • $100. $65, $40, $25 12PM Racquetball • Hunter College • Semifinals' 12 Track & Field • Downing Stadium • Various Events • $10 19 12 Volleyball • Hunter College • Prelims' SUNDAY 12 Figure Skating • Abe Stark Arena • Men, Pairs • $10 AM Cycling • Central Park • Circuit Race' 1 Swimming • Asphalt Green • $20 Triathlon • Orchard Beach • All Events' 6 Water Polo • Lehman College • Prelims* .30 Open Water Swim • Orchard Beach • Various Events' 9 Squash • NY Sports Club • Prelims' Tennis • Flushing Meadows • Prelims • $10 Bowling • Hudson Lanes • Prelims' 24 FRIDAY Ice Hockey • Abe Stark Arena • Prelims/$10 8AM Ice Hockey • Abe Stark Arena • Semifinals • $10 Swimming • Asphalt Green • $20 8 Tennis • Flushing Meadow • Finals • $15 Basketball • Lehman College • Prelims' 8:30 Swimming • Asphalt Green • $10 In-Line Skating • Prospect Park • Race' 9 Diving • Rutgers • Platform' Powerlifting • Carmine Recreation Center • Prelims' 9 Bowling • Hudson Lanes • Team Finals' Softball (Slow & Fast) • Randalls Island • Prelims' 9 Martial Arts • Carmine Recreation • Workshops' Volleyball • Queens College • Prelims' 9 Softball • Randalls Island • Semifinals' PM Swimming • Asphalt Green • $20 9 Sport Climbing • New Peitz, NY • All Rounds' Water Polo • Lehman College • Prelims' 9 Badminton • Queens College • Semifinals' Squash • NY Sports Club • Prelims' 10 Soccer • Central Park, Flushing Meadow • Semis' 10 Aerobics • Hotel Penn • $10 20 MONDAY 10 Basketball • Lehman College • Finals' 7AM Golf • Pelham Bay Golf Course • All Rounds' 10 Billiards • Amsterdam Billiards • All rounds' 7 Ice Hockey • Abe Stark Arena • Prelims • $10 10 Soccer • Flushing Meadow • Semifinals' 8 Powerlifting • Carmine Recreation Center • Finals' 11 Cycling • Ringwood State Park' 8 Bowling • Hudson Lanes • Prelims' 11:30 Flag Football • Prospect Park • Finals' 8 Tennis • Flushing Meadow • Prelims • $10 12PM Racquetball • Hunter College • Finals' 9 Swimming • Asphalt Green • $20 12 Track & Field • Downing Stadium • Various • $10 9 Squash • NY Sports Club • Prelims' 12 Volleyball • Hunter College • Semifinals • $10 9 Basketball • Lehman College • Prelims' 1 Swimming • Asphalt Green • $20 9 Soccer • Flushing Meadow • Prelims' 6 Water Polo • Asphalt Green • Semifinals. A Record Breaker-- Gilbert Baker, center, with help from volunteers, constructed the world's largest 9 Softball (Slow & Fast) • Randalls Island • Prelims' Women's Finals • $20 9 Volleyball • Queens College • Prelims' 7 Figure Skating • Abe Stark Arena • Exhibition • $25 Rainbow flag to raise $500,000 for AIDS service organizations nationwide. 10 Billiards • Amsterdam Billiards • All Rounds' 10 Table Tennis • Lost Battalion Hall • Prelims' 25 SATURDAY 10 Wrestling • NYU Coles Sport Center • Prelims' 6AM Marathon • Central Park • Race' Giant Mile-Long Rainbow Flag to be 11:30 Flag Football • Prospect Park • Prelims' 8 Tennis • Flushing Meadow • Finals Rain Date $15 12PM Racquetball • Hunter College • Prelims, 8 Ice Hockey • Abe Stark Arena • Finals • $15 12 Track & Field • Downing Stadium •. Various Events • $10 9 Soccer • Central Park • Finals' 12 Volleyball • Hunter College • Prelims' Unfurled in New York for Stonewall 25 9 Softball • Central Park • Finals' 1 Swimming • Asphalt Green • $20 9 Judo • Carmine Recreation Center • All Rounds' 3 Wrestling • NYU Coles Sport Center • Quarter & Semi • 5: 9 Water Polo • Asphalt Green (New 5 Diving • Asphalt Green • $20 • Finals • $15 York)- Those of you going to New totaling 60 miles of thread. To cover it with 7 Wrestling • NYU Coles Sport Center • Finals • $10 11 Volleyball • Hunter College • Finals • $15 York for Gay Games IV and Stonewall 25 will dollar bills would take over $1,250,000. 7 Water Polo • Lehman College • Prelims' 12PM Badminton • Queens College • Finals' 11 Basketball • Lehman College • Finals • $10 get a chance to see what is being billed as the By the time of its completion, the flag will TUESDAY 21 largest flag ever made; 80,000 square feet have taken approximately 121 days to make. 7AM Golf • Pelham Bay Golf Course • All Rounds' larger than any flag ever made or flown, ac- 8 Bowling • Hudson Lanes • Prelims' CLOSING CEREMONIES The mile-long flag will be unfurled and 8 Tennis • Flushing Meadow • Prelims • $10 cording to the Guinness Book of World Rec- seen in its entirety only once. That will be on 9 Basketball • Lehman College • Prelims' 'FREE EVENT • • ords. 9 Swimming • Asphalt Green • $20 BREW. EVENT EVENTS. MARS & VENUES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE June 25, 1994 at the head of the Stonewall 25 9 Soccer • Flushing Meadow • Prelims' The huge rainbow flag, weighing 7,000 March on the U.N. 9 Softball • Randalls Island • Prelims' For a complete listing of all Art Exhibits and Performances-including Ibs, using 17,000 yards of fabric, in six vi- The flag is being sponsored by Stadt- 9 Martial Arts • Carmine Recreation • Competition' locations and schedules,. the June 15th or June 22nd issue of the Village Voice Or check the H/X Official Gay Games IV Directory. brant colors, 9 Table Tennis • Lost Battalion Hall • Prelims' is nearing completion in a Chel- landers Foundation of Pittsburgh, and its Na- 9 Volleyball • Queens College • Prelims' sea workshop. The work is being directed by tional AIDS Community Advisory Board, 9 Squash • NY Sports Club • Prelims' Gilbert Baker, creator of the 10 Billiards • Amsterdam Billiards • All Rounds' GAY GAMES IV Rainbow Flag. chaired by Cleve Jones, founder of the 10 Physique • Hotel Pennsylvania • Prelims • $10 The familiar Rainbow Flag, according to Opening Ceremonies NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt. 11,30 Flag Football • Prospect Park • Prelims' the San Francisco Sentinel, was first made by The Stadtlanders Foundation 12PM Racquetball • Hunter College • Prelims' • June 18 was estab- 12 Cycling • Prospect Park • Time Trials' Baker in 1978 for the Lesbian and Gay Pride lished in 1993 to offer Lawrence A. Wien Stadium, 6:00 pm direct support to chari- 12 Volleyball • Hunter College • Prelims' Day in San Francisco. The Rainbow flag is table endeavors which 12 Track & Field • Downing Stadium • Various Events • $10 Columbia University, New York City improve the quality of 1 Swimming • Asphalt Green • $20 now recognized nearly universally as the sym- life The kick off event will feature the for persons living with AIDS and other 3 Figure Skating • Abe Stark Arena • $10 bol of the LesBiGay civil rights movement. chronic 3 Women's Ice Dancing • Abe Stark Arena • $10 Procession of Athletes, lesbian, gay conditions. 7 When completed, the flag, measuring Water Polo • Lehman College • Prelims' and bisexual marching bands, the one Additional sponsors are: Next magazine-- mile long by 30 72 WEDNESDAY lighting of the flame, a 1,000-voice feet wide, will be carried the Gay companion to New York, Genre and through 7AM Golf • Pelham Bay Golf Course • All Rounds' Festival Chorus, and a dance and Manhattan in the Stonewall 25 March. the Advocate. 8 Ice Hockey • Arena • Prelims Abe Stark • $10 video presentation. Statistics about the flag are staggering. It To carry the flag will require a minimum 8 Tennis • Flushing Meadow • Prelims • $10 will be three times the height of the Empire 9 Basketball • Lehman College • Prelims' Opening Night Dances of 10,000 people. Each person registering to 9 Bowling • Hudson Lanes • Singles Finals' State Building, or the size of 52.8 football carry the flag will be asked 9 Martial Arts • Carmine Recreation Center • Competition' • June 18 for a tax- 9 Soccer • Flushing Meadow • Prelims' fields. There are over 10,000,000 stitches in it deductible $50 Country Club, New York City contribution. All funds will be 9 Softball • Randalls Island • Prelims' distributed to AIDS 9 Volleyball • Queens College • Prelims' Roseland Ballroom, New York City service agencies nation- 9 Squash • NY Sports Club • Prelims' Two dances will kick off Games week: Closing Ceremonies wide. 10 Aerobics • Hotel Penn • Prelims' Included among these is the 10 Badminton • Queens College • Prelims' a post-opening celebration, produced by • June 25 AIDS 10 Billiards • Amsterdam Billiards • All Rounds' NYC's famous men's promoter, Marc Yankee Stadium, Bronx (pending), 6:00 pm Rescource Center of Wisconsin, parent or- 10 Table Tennis • Lost Battalion Hall • Finals' Berkley, and a dance party ganization of the Milwaukee AIDS Project. 11 Water Polo • Lehman College • Prelims' coordinated There will be two field-sized dance A 11:30 Flag Football • Prospect Park • Prelims' by NYC's famous lesbian promoter, performances, original music and a Raise the Rainbow Designation form is avail- 12PM Racquetball • Hunter College• Prelims' Shescape. huge finale. able when you register. Just fill it out. 12 Volleyball • Hunter College • Prelims' 12 Track & Field • Downing Stadium • Various Events • $10 • Blowout Athlete's Bash Flag carriers will receive a 30 ft wide 5 Diving • Asphalt Green • All Rounds • $20 piece of the flag and a free T-shirt. 7:30 Physique • Paramount Theater. MSG • Finals • $100,50,25 Roseland $15 advance $20 at door June 25 To register to help carry the flag, phone 1- 23 THURSDAY Country Join Gay Games IV athletes at a coed dance Club 800-NYC-1994. 8AM Tennis • Flushing Meadow • Semifinals • $10 $10 advance $15 at door produced by Bruce Mailman of Saint at 9 Basketball • Lehman College • Prelims' Large. 9 Bowling • Hudson Lanes • Doubles Finals' 9 Martial Arts • Carmine Recreation Center • Workshops'

PARTIAL LIST OF STONEWALL 25 RELATED EVENTS An Evening of Artistic Expression by Asian • June 24 - 27 • June 25 Lesbians & Bisexual Women Day-Long Pre-Conference Institutes Veteran 'Please note information is subject to change. Memorial Sponsors: Asian Lesbian Network-USA, of The ILGA Stonewall 25 Armed Forces •June 1 - July 1 • June 21 - 27 A one day conference at The Cooper Union Center ILGA, Asian Disabled People's Institutes on the 24th, Veterans Coalition Windows of Gay Life 14th National Gathering of the United Church New York, NY Lesbians of the East Coast, Asian Pacific Women's Institute on the 25th Memorial for the thousands of gay, lesbian, Lesbian & Bisexual Network National Museum & Archive of History Coalition for Lesbian and Gay Concerns (212) 969-8773 People of Color and Diversity Awareness bisexuals veterans who have served — who Mail to: 8403 16th Street, #6 Mail to: 39 Jane St. #3-C, NY, NY 11014 Newark Campus, Rutgers University Institutes both on the 27th, continue to serve — their country with Silver Spring, MD 20910 An environmental exhibit exploring lesbian Newark, NJ • June 24 10:00 am to 6:00 pm honor, despite their country's treatment New York, NY (301) 589-4462 and gay history, politics and culture. Exhibit (614) 593-7301 Hands Around the God Box New York, NY of them. will be mounted in the window storefronts Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan (212) 620-7310 Location: TBA, possibly the Sailors • June 24 of Christopher Street. •June 23 Community Churches Monument. Time: probably late morning. WOMell'S Dance Combined Concert of 500 Musicians Friday Afternoon •June 25 New York, NY To be held at the Lesbian and Gay Worship Service for • June 18 - June 25 Lesbian and Gay Bands of America Inter-Church Center ("the God-Box") Lesbian and (212) 798-6272 Community Center Gay Gay Conies IV/Unity' 94 New York, NY 475 Riverside Drive of Faith Sponsors: Asian Lesbian Game Games IV (713) 522-4282 New York, NY Network-USA, Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan • June 25 Center New York, NY (213)464-5100 ILGA, Asian Lesbians of the East Community Churches Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Veteran Coast, Asian Pacific Lesbian (212) 633-9494 • June 23 - 26 & Bisexual New York, NY Leadership Conference Network International S/M Leather Fetish Celebration •June 24 - 25 (213)464-5100 Stonewall 25 Armed Forces Mail • June 18 - June 24 15th Annual Conference Gay and Lesbian to: 8403 16th Street, #6 Veteran Coalition Leather Celebration '94 Silver Spring, MD 20910 16th National Lesbian and Gay Health Parents Coalition International • June 25 This is an opportunity for gay, lesbian and Grand Hyatt Hotel New York, NY (301) 589-4462 Conference & 12th HIV/AIDS Forum New York, NY GLPCI, Inc. Lesbian Pride Dance bisexual veterans to meet, network, and P.O. Box 50360 Women & Friends Productions plan strategies for the future. The agenda is National Lesbian and Health Foundation & (212) 727-9878 • June 24 of the Center Washington, DC 20091 BMCC - Borough of Manhattan Community very flexible. Location, TBA, possibly at the George Washington University Recognizing Our Oton New York, NY • June 23 94 Conference info: GLPCI '94 College, 9:00 pm to 2: 00 am 14th Street Armory. Gay & Lesbian (212) 740-7320 The Real Family Values Show P.O. Box 2553 Victory Fund New York, NY New York, NY Church Street Station Major Donor Dinner (718) 788-3513 (212) 368-5072 Gay & Lesbian Parents Coalition Location TBA, 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm •June 18 - July 20 International New York, NY 1012 14th Street, NW • June 25 Becoming Visible: The Legacy of Stonewall Karen Williams & The Flirtations (202) 583-8029 • June 25 Suite 707 International Catholic Pride Liturgy The New York Public Library Contact: Tim Fisher (201) 783-6204 Celebrating Stonewall 25: • June 24 - 25 Washington, DC 20005 A Generation of Faith Dignity/New York Fifth Avenue & 42nd Street New York, NY (202) 842-8679 New York, NY 10018 (202) 583-8029 Asian and Pacific Islander Gay and The Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan St. Bartholomew's Church, Episcopal, 3:00 pm (212) 869-8089 Lesbian Conference Community Churches, Saturday E. 50th Street & Park Avenue, •June 24 evening Press: (212) 221-7676 • Asian and Pacific Islander Gay and Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall New York, NY June 23 Global Dance Event for Gay and Lesbian Network New York, NY (718) 366-6025 International Conference of Lesbian mid Gay Lesbian Victory Fund • June 18 Criminal Justice Professionals Mr. Kim Singh (213) 464-5100 Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund Lesbian/Gay Pride Run - 5K Fun Run The Gay Officer's Action League 6245 Bristol Parkway . June 25 Front Runners Suite 214 Roseland, 10:00 pm to 6:00 am •June 25 Reception & Tribute to Native American, Conference is open to criminal justice New York, NY P.O. Box 87 personnel only. Culvert City, CA 90230 10th Anniversary Pride Weekend Alaskan Native, Asian & Pacific Islander and Mail to: 1012 14th Street, NW, Suite 707 New York, NY 10023 One day conference New York, NY Computer BASH the 25th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. at Merchant's Club Washington, DC 20005 (212) (310) 390-2193 Location Sponsored by American Indian 724-9700 26 Thomas Street (202) 842-8679 TBA, 6:00 pm Mail to: GOAL, P.O. Box 2038, Mail to: 1412 Avenue M, Suite 2517 Commission, House HIV/AIDS Project & • June 18 •June 24 - 26 Brooklyn, NY 11219 API Coalition on HIV AIDS., Canal Street Station • June 24 Stonewall Pride Liturgy Dignity/New York New York, NY 10013 National Gay Pilots Association Convention or Email to: TIGER.TOMOtbrcom 6:110 pm to 8:00 pm & Stonewall 25 Celebration International Witness Judson Memorial, 7:30 pm (212) 996-8808 (718) 951-8256 modem 404 Lafayette Street, 2nd Floor Dignity, New York 55 Washington Square, South Roosevelt Hotel on Madison Avenue New York, NY (718) 951-8998 New York, NY Candlelight, peaceful, prayerful, New York, NY • June 23 Gay Pilots Association (212) 598-0100 non-Eucharistic protest liturgy (718) 366-6025 Integrity Eucharist Celebrating P.O. Box 27542 • June 25 - 26 Stonewall 25 & Integrity 20 Washington, DC 20038 St. Patrick's Cathedral, Heritage of Pride Dance on The Pier • June 26 York, 800 pm • June 19 Integrity, Inc. New NY Heritage of Pride International March on the United Nations New York, NY to Affirm Human Pride Concert St. Lukes Church in the fields, (718)459-6168 Mail to: 154 Christopher Street Rights of Lesbian and (718) 866-8047 Gay People The Stonewall Chorale 7:30 pm New York, NY 10014 • June 24 (212) 80-PRIDE Stonewall 25, Inc. Haft Auditorium, 8:00 pm 487 Hudson Street • June 24 USA Reception for Asian Lesbians and 208 W. 13th Street Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NY Gala Reception for Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Women • June 25 New York, NY 10011 27th Street & Seventh Avenue (718) 720-3054 Bisexual physicians and medical students New Held at The Lesbian and Gay Community International Dyke March & Dance (212) 626-6925 York, NY American Association of Physicians for • June 23 Center Lesbian Avengers (212) 608-4504 Human Rights Timothy E. McGinty Memorial International Sponsors: Asian Lesbian Network-USA, March - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm • June 26 Mail: 273 Church Street Lesbian and Gay Conference Center ILGA, Asian Dance - 9:00 pm Dignity/New York Reception • June 19 - 21 San Francisco, CA 94114 Lesbians of the East Coast, Asian Pacific Locations TBA Dignity/New York 1st Annual Ecumenical Institute of Sacred Dignity/New York Special Needs: 1-800-536-5364 Lesbian & Bisexual Network 208 W. 13th Street St. John's in the Village Church, 7:00 pm Choral Music Freed by the Gospel: 25 Years of Lesbian AAPHR is a lesbigay physicians and Mail to: 8403 16th Street, #6 New York, NY 10011 11th Street and Waverly Place United Church of Christ Coalition of Gay and Gay Liberation at High School of medical students nonprofit for the U.S. Silver Spring, MD 20910 (212) 967-7711 For Dignity/USA members, friends, and and Lesbian Concerns Fashion Industries, 7:30 pm and Canada For Asian Pacific Islander Lesbians foreign conference attendees To be held it Rutgers University 225 W. 24th Street New York, NY & Bisexual Women Only • June New York, NY Mail: Rev. Christine Leslie New York, NY (415) 255-4547 25 New York, NY (212) 866-8047 125 Summit Avenue #4 (718) 366-6025 Haverford Gay, Lesbian, and (301) 589-4462 Bisexual Network Open House Summit, NJ 07901 • June 24 • June 24 Haverford College •June 28 - July 3 Music for gay, lesbian and bisexual • June 24 Reception for People of Color Design Pride '94 A chance for Haverford alums to get I6th Annual International Lesbian and Gay Christians Create...Articidate...Communicate People of Color Caucus together, chat, relax, and have a good time • Association World Conference Newark, NJ The Organization of Lesbian and Gay Location and times TBA Held at The Lesbian and Gay Community New York, NY New York, NY (908) 598-0862 Architects and Designers New York, NY Center (212) 627-5727 (212) 620-7310 (212) 626-6925 June 9, 1994—June 22, 1994—WISCONSIN LIGHT-7 Making Her that we use them as a vehicle to support a par- of some other aspect in our ongoing battle for Mark: An Interview with ticular political agenda, because that's not Gay and Lesbian rights, and our place in soci- really why they were created. They were cre- ety overall, then that's great. I think that's Susan Kennedy, Gay Games IV Organizer ated to educate people through positive action. what it's all about. Simply because there's not If by virtue of coming and participating in the a particular political issue attached to it doesn't By Daniel Vaillancourt they felt their participation was deterred be- Gay Games, somebody can see the importance make it apolitical. Between June 18-25, 1994, more than cause of the law. I don't know how many 10,000 people of all ages, colors, abilities, people will take advantage of it, but the impor- `Documenting Discrimination' Project Has sexual orientations, and HIV statuses, will tant thing is that for anybody who needs it, it's travel to New York City from at least 40 for- there. Uncovered eign countries to participate in Gay Games IV DV: How do you feel about sharing the Cases Nationwide & Cultural Festival. Coinciding with this spotlight with Stonewall 25 in New York? (Washington, D.C.)- An unprecedented lot initiatives by Summer's Stonewall 25 festivities, "the SK: I think that both events are very signifi- showing that we seek equal effort to document anti-Gay job discrimination rights, not special Games"--billed as the largest athletic and cul- cant to the Gay and Lesbian community at rights," McFeeley said. has uncovered cases in every region of the Since the project began in mid tural event in the world--are expected to attract large. Having both events in New York City is -April, cases country, adding critical ammunition to the have surfaced in every an unprecedented 500,000 spectators. going to expose different elements of the region of the country. fight for anti-discrimination legislation in HRCF is compiling the stories for And yet, detractors of the quadrennial community to two different sets of people at presentation Congress. to Congress to highlight the happening continue to dismiss it as frivolous the same time. They are two highly empower- urgency of a fed- The Human Rights Campaign Fund eral law to prohibit job and apolitical. But for thousands of enthusi- ing, major events. This is perhaps a once in a discrimination on the (HRCF), which has hired a full-time staff basis of sexual asts, the Gay Games--founded in 1982 on the lifetime situation. orientation. Only eight states member to coordinate the "Documenting Dis- and some localities prohibit such discrimina- principles of participation, personal best, and DV: Any thoughts about Gay Games V to be crimination" Program, called for anyone who tion, which is legal under federal law. inclusion by the late Dr. Tom Waddell--are held in Amsterdam in 1998? has suffered job discrimination because of his HRCF is working with the National Gay political. SK: The Games were awarded to Amsterdam or her sexual orientation to contact HRCF. and Lesbian Task Force and a broad coalition Case in point: In addition to successfully contingent upon the successful negotiation of a Those who come forward can remain anony- of legal and civil rights groups to gain passage petitioning the U.S. government to permit the contract. We have every expectation of having mous. admission of HIV-positive individuals to the of the federal bill. it signed, sealed and delivered so that we can "Anti-discrimination legislation is moving United States for up to 10 days to attend the People who have experienced discrimina- present the flag to Amsterdam at Closing quickly on Capitol Hill, and we need personal Games this year, Gay Games officials also tion in the workplace should contact Hans Ceremonies. I think that the great thing about stories to illustrate the painful impact of dis- facilitated awareness and sensitivity training Johnson at HRCF. Phone: (202) 628-4160; the possibility of the Games going off the crimination on hard-working people and their for key individuals in the U.S. Immigration Fax: (202) 347-3523. North American continent for the first time is families," said HRCF Executive Director Tim and Naturalization Service. the full realization that this is truly an interna- McFeeley. "I think it's probably pretty safe to say tional event. "Polls show that the general public sup- that that was a first," states Susan Kennedy, DV: How would you respond to those who ports anti-discrimination laws when they real- co-president of the Federation of Gay Games. dismiss the Gay Games as apolitical? ize that Gay people suffer job discrimination," When Kennedy speaks about the Gay Games-- Gay and Lesbian Visitor of New York SK: There are multiple ways to look at McFeeley said. "But most Americans simply 135 West 20th Street, 3rd Floor a celebration of the human spirit which has "political." There are people who have the don't know that people are fired, refused jobs New York, NY 10011 changed her life and the lives of countless oth- opinion that any event in the Gay and Lesbian or harassed at work because of their sexual (212) 463-9030 ers around the world--it's from the heart. community is political simply by virtue of the • • • orientation. fact that it is taking place. "Telling our stories can help change minds Daniel Vaillancourt: What is the difference The Games aren't "political" in the sense in Congress and in states facing anti-Gay bal- between the Federation of Gay Games and Unity '94? Susan Kennedy: The Federation of Gay Games is the parent organization, or the inter- national governing body. It is to the Gay Games what the International Olympic Committee is to the Olympics. Our job is to make sure that the Games continue within the three original founding principles. It's our job to select the site for each of the quadrennial events. The Federation is a direct outgrowth of San Francisco Arts and Athletics, the organi- zation that Dr. Tom Waddell created to pro- duce Gay Games I and H. Unity '94 is the organizing committee. It is to the Gay Games what Lillehammer was, and what Atlanta will be, to the Olympics. Unity '94 is basically responsible for produc- ing the event. DV: Why are the Gay Games important? SK: I think first of all that they are about Unity '94 making a difference. There are a lot of people who have maybe played sports all their lives, but have never had the opportunity to partici- pate in an environment where they could really, truly, completely be themselves. West There are other people who, for whatever reason, never played sports. Maybe they were Blake Alison Cunningham owns a bookstore in New Haven, the last kid picked in gym class, or maybe they Photo: just never had any desire to get dirty or is on the board of directors of a homeless shelter, sweaty. The Games have given them an oppor- tunity to develop a whole other side of them- and has been a driving force behind Team Connecticut. selves. It's an event that covers the whole gamut of the community. A lot of emphasis is placed on the athletic aspect of it, but there's also a very broad cul- tural aspect. It's an opportunity for the entire She also swims the fifty meter butterfly. cross section of the community to participate in an event that I think is very empowering. The Games have had a profound impact on a lot of people's lives. DV: Why was it important to obtain an HIV Alison looks forward to opening a second shelter waiver from the INS? SK: We wanted to make sure that participants in April. outside the U.S. who are HIV-positive or liv- ing with AIDS wouldn't be in a position where

Bus For Stonewall 25 And breaking :30 in June. There will be a bus leaving Milwaukee for New York City and Stonewall 25. The bus leaves Milwaukee at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, June 24 and will arrive in New York at ap- proximately 9:00 a.m. Saturday, June 25. Hotel accommodations have been ar- ranged at the Broadway American, 2178 Broadway (Midtown). The bus will leave the hotel for Milwau- kee at 11:00 p.m. Sunday, June 26 and arrive back in Milwaukee at about 9:00 p.m. on Monday, June 27. Cost: Hotel: $38 per person (limit 2 to a room). Due in full by 6/6/94. We're There. Bus: $45 (Actual cost is $60. The bal- MILLER LITE® • MILLER GENUINE DRAFT® • MILLER GENUINE DRAFT LIGHT® ance has been subsidized by the Cream City SHARPS® • MILLER RESERVE® • LOWENBRAU® Foundation) Due in full by 6/9/94 Only 47 seats available on a first-come basis. Make check or money order out to: Wis- consin Stonewall. Send your full name, ad- dress, day & evening phone. If staying in the hotel, do you have a roommate? Please pro- WILLER BREWING COMPANV vide specifics regarding an assigned room- RE)/111,5 VDU TO PLEASE mate. Send to: Wisconsin Stonewall, 5147 N. Miller Brewing Co., Milwaukee, WI 1994 For more infbrmation about Unity '94 call 212-633-9494. 61st Street, Milwaukee, WI 53218 or phone (414) 535-9935. June 9, 1994 —June 22, 1994--WISCONSIN LIGHT-8 The Light

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Peak Season— Clancy (Jim Broadbent), Mrs. Doyle Counihan (Joan Plowright) and Miss O'Hare (Mia Farrow) star in Widows' Peak which opens June 10 at Milwaukee's Downer Theatre.

Our History—Sandy Lewis, Mike Westerhausen, Kris Kanable, Vanessa and Matthew Brown appear in Neville's 'Dracula Vs. The Nazis' World the marriage tableau near the end of the song "How Nice," in the Fest City Singers' production of His- tory, Herstory, Ourstory. Premiere Set for June 17 in Milwaukee (Milwaukee)- The immortal Dracula is new dimensions with heretofore unthinkably back and this time he's the central figure in a funny results. Fest City Singers Take Risks to Dramatize free-for-all, fast-paced comedy written by Among the many roles Neville performs is Mike Neville, artistic director and founder of that of the often misunderstood protagonist. the Three-Day Stonewall Riots on Stage Milwaukee's Playwrights Studio Theater. Chris Flieller, popular Milwaukee actor noted Neville announced on June 6 that his newest for his unique comedic skills, also is featured. By Geno the chorus surrounds "the fuzz" and raise their full-length play, Dracula Vs. The Nazis, will The pair is directed by Nancy Aldrich. times are 8:00 p.m., Fridays; (Milwaukee)- The Fest City Singers pro- voices to "Let the Sun Shine In." have its world premiere at 8:00 p.m. on Fri- Performance 10:00 p.m., Saturdays; and 2:00 and vided the ideal prologue to PrideFest with Ensemble singing characterizes much of day, June 17 at the Studio Theater of the 7:30 and Sundays. The play runs from June three performances of History, Herstory, the Singers way of telling a story in music. Broadway Theater Center, 158 N. Broadway. 5:00 p.m., 28. For ticket information, call the Ourstory during the weekend of Friday- The women's ensemble, Vanessa Benning, Di- The play features two actors playing 15 17 to June Theater Center Box Office at (414) Sunday, June 3-5. Their Musical Review of ane Bloom, Kristie Coryell, Kris Kananbie different roles in this quick-change production. Broadway Gay Life put audiences in the mood to cele- and Sandy Lewis are right on with their "Ode The play takes the Dracula legend literally to 291-7800. brate the 25th anniversary of Stonewall. to a Gym Teacher" and joining guest soloist During PrideFest, they will present two Leslie Fitzwater, their singing of "I Am Your more performances of this cabaret revue on Sister" brings audiences to their feet every Friday, June 10 and Sunday, June 12 at the evening. Studio Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Cen- Kevin Rock, Mike Westerhausen and New From Indigo Girls® tre, 158 N. Broadway, so there is still time to Kelly Cauffman as the scene-stealing Su- catch this original cabaret revue, and the Fri- premes, Duane Lettow, Kevin, Ricardo Reed day show is a benefit for PrideFest. and Tom Welcenbach in the not always P.C. Act I begins in those Age of Aquarius rendition of "Black Boys/White Boys" and the years and there is a buoyancy to this time even "Dancing Queen" divas, Erico Ortiz, Matt con- Brown and Kelly all create vignettes that jog 11. though Gays and Lesbians were largely Ieaturins "Touch Me Fall" and "Least Complicated. fined to the bar scene and were otherwise the memory and tickle the Gay sensibility. closeted. With trained voices, professional singers The Singers spoof themselves in such and even music teachers in their midst, the numbers as "He's a Faggot," "How Nice," Fest City Singers shine in meeting the choral and "Ode to a Gym Teacher," the latter ath- demands of "Candles in the Rain," "Stout- letically performed by the women's ensemble. Hearted Men" (a new interpretation) and "I But a serious note enters with guest soloist Dreamed a Dream." James Sampson's appealing singing of "The Much of this vocal unity is the result of the Altarboy and the Thief." painstaking, loving efforts of Music Director Then, at 2:00 a.m., June 29, 1969, Gays, Peggy Lozier. The piano accompaniment of Transvestites, straights and hustlers asserted Raymond Roberts and percussionist Dennis their freedom at the Stonewall Inn. Dykster help to create a seamless musical tap- The Fest City Singers have always been estry. risk-takers, and the prospect of dramatizing a Long-time member, stalwart Erico Ortiz, three-day riot would be daunting to any group contributes guitar accompaniment at critical and its director. Peter Mortensen, direc- moments. tor/author/choreographer, creates a chilling, Saturday evening, June 11, the Fest City heart-stopping first act finale with just 19 Singers will present the Stonewall scene at the people on stage using group movements, stage Alyn Hess Stage on the PrideFest grounds. lighting (no, not strobe lights) and musical ef- A wise man once said that "History is• fects that are almost operatic in tone. memory with a job to do." The Fest City Matt Brown's singing of "Flesh Failures" Singers do the job gloriously, mixing memory becomes an overwhelming cry of defiance as with pride. Playwrights Studio Theater Seeking New LesBiGay Themed Plays for Production Make your Indigo Girls collection complete with: Rites Of Passage," "Nomal+Indians+Saints: "Indigo Girls (Milwaukee)- Playwrights Studio Theater cher. (PST) will actively seek new LesBiGay- "Three of the ten plays we did this year themed plays to develop and produce as part of were by openly Gay playwrights," Neville 3Iv its revised mission statement as it enters its said. "So it's not exactly a leap to say we'll be fifth season. doing LesBiGay plays. But it's important to 11.99 cd "We've always been open to doing LesBi- get the word out that we're a home for new Gay plays, but we're going to be more pro- plays by our community's playwrights." active in hunting them down around the coun- Neville said that PST is especially seeking ifte 6.99 cass try and presenting them on Milwaukee Lesbian-themed plays. "We haven't gotten COMPANY PST Artistic Mike many plays about Lesbians or by openly- IS stages," said Director Neville. identified Lesbians, but I believe that will PST has had a Gay-themed play in each of change now that women are coming into their its last Festival of Ten-Minute Plays. In 1992, own as creative theatrical artists." Brookfield • Milwaukee • Greenfield • Brown Deer they produced Scott Sandoe's A Couple of Neville said that his own full-length com- Gay Guys Named Dan, directed by Theater X edy, Dracula Vs. The Nazis, opening June 17 Oshkosh • Madison • West Bend • Appleton • Green .13ay Artistic Director John Schneider. at the Studio Theatre, is Gay-inspired. "It's set Last year, they did Neville's Gay- during World War II, but the sensibility is t on tour this summer. populated The Big Envelope, and this year strictly '70's Greenwich Village Ridiculous Don miss The Girls they produced Eric Lane's A Tall, Cool, Theater Company. The two Charleses of that R., US P. * T. Oil M. R.,...1*/ .11., M.* I., Glass of Water, directed by Boulevard En- tradition, Ludlum and Busch, are Gay icons of epic E. ,,,,,, epic records group semble Theatre Artistic Director Mark Bu- the theater world." June 9, 1994--June 22, 1994—WISCONSIN LIGHT-9 Grair, Koppa and Hanson to Read Their Poetry on June 18 at Brewed Awakenings

(Milwaukee)- Tim Grair, Jennifer Koppa anthology of responses to the AIDS pandemic. and Jay Hanson will read their work at Brewed Koppa represented Milwaukee at the Na- Awakenings on Saturday, June 18 at 8:00 p.m. tional Poetry Slam last year and is highly re- Brewed Awakenings, a coffee shop, is located spected from New York to San Francisco. All at 1208 E. Brady Street in Milwaukee. There three readers have local followings and have will be a two dollar cover charge, a portion of been featured at Cafe Melange, Y-Not II, which will be donated to the Milwaukee AIDS Audubon Court Books, AfterWords, Fuel Cafe Project. and Milwaukee's PrideFest among others. Grair and Hanson are best known for their Koppa's and Grair's works also appear in political activities in the Queer, AIDS and the newly published Attic Poetry. Feminist communities. Hanson is also an ac- Chapbooks of the poets' work will be complished puppeteer and specializes in available at the show. For more information, guerrilla art. Hanson is currently compiling an call Brewed Awakenings at (414) 276-2739. Drama Desk Names 'Perestroika' Best Broadway Play; 'Passion' Best Musical

(New York)- Angels in America: Pere- Donna Murphy. stroika, the second half of playwright Tony The detective melodrama An Inspector Kushner's epic about AIDS in the 1980's, was Calls, imported from Britain's-Royal National named best play of the New York theatre sea- Theatre, received seven awards, more than re- son by the Drama Desk. any other production. It was named best It was the second consecutive year that vival of a play and dominated the technical Kushner won the top prize from the group of awards, taking the prize for set, lighting and theatre critics, editors and reporters. Last special effects. musical year, he won for the first half of the drama, She Loves Me was named best was Angels in America: Millennium Approaches. revival; its leading man, Boyd Gaines, Stephen Spinella, who plays a man living honored as best actor in a musical. aging, vindic- with AIDS in Perestroika, won for best actor. Myra Carter, who plays an Tall He also won the featured-actor prize last year tive matriarch in Edward Albee's Three play. for playing the role in Millennium Ap- Women, was named best actress in a which recognize proaches. Unlike the Tony Awards, Desk Passion, a musical by Stephen Sondheim only Broadway productions, the Drama plays and and James Lapine about unrequited love, won honors Broadway and off-Broadway six awards, including best musical, lyrics, musicals. music, book and best actress in a musical: `One Nation Under God'--Does Reparative Therapy Do Irreparable Damage?

By Steve Warren and police tactics used against us in the '50's One Nation Under God does what it does and '60's. Joan Nestle, co-founder of Lesbian so well that it's open to charges of irrespon- Herstory Archives, recalls a New York law sibility for not trying to do something else. that required butch women to wear three What it does is present a historical over- of female clothing or risk arrest for pieces Fishing Expedition--Max (Guinevere Turner) and Ely (V.S. Brodie) engage in some unusual foreplay attitudes to- view of psychiatric and religious transvestitism, and says they were sometimes in Go Fish, a comedy about Lesbian friendships and dating rituals which opens July 1 at Milwaukee's ward homosexuality in the latter half of this taken outside and strip-searched during bar Oriental Theatre and soon at Madison's Majestic Theatre. Remember, the girl is out there . . . century, with the emphasis on those from both raids. fields who have attempted to "change" other Martin Duberman, at one point flogging Nation's First-Of-A-Kind Gay, Lesbian people's sexual orientation. his book Cures, talks about his own efforts to It's not organized as a simple debate, but change through therapy before he came to ac- Show to Debut on News/Talk 10-7-0 WTSO speakers pro and con are given a chance to cept himself. To a clip from an early TV pro- 10-7-0 WTSO, WTSO Vice President and General Man- state their case. You might think you were gram dealing with the then-taboo subject of (Madison)- News/Talk "Madison's Talk Station," premieres Sunday ager David Gaupner, who will also serve as watching a balanced documentary if you homosexuality, he asks, "What kind of role Night OUT June 19 from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. executive producer of the program says, "This weren't aware of the bias of filmmakers can only be seen in sil- models are people who Sunday Night OUT is a weekly radio show show is a natural for WTSO and Madison. The Maniaci, or if Francine Rzeznik and Teodoro houette?" dedicated to Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual issues Gay and Lesbian community is much misun- you saw it at a Fundy Christian convention. Gay Christians are also heard from, nota- and interests. Sunday Night OUT is a dy- derstood and I feel that this show will go a But view it in a Gay/Lesbian-positive set- bly Rev. Rembert Truluck of the Metropolitan namic mix of live interviews with local and long way towards building a better bridge homosexual and heterosexual ting, it will be obvious that the case for change Community Church, who refutes some of the national celebrities, listener phone calls and between the communities." is a weak one and we've got them outargued at traditional biblical arguments used against us; pre-recorded features. Sunday Night OUT hosts include State "This isn't just a Gay and Lesbian pro- every turn--at least in this film. and Jack Pantaleo, who talks of ex-Gay groups Rep. Tammy Baldwin, former Dane County gram...we're hoping to attract a large straight That's where the danger comes in. One a new calling in the '80's as "the big finding Supervisor Dick Wagner, current Dane audience as well...and by doing so, allow them Nation Under God allows us to feel compla- condom" that would protect Gays from AIDS. County Supervisor Mark Pocan, and United an opportunity to hear exactly what the main- cent, even to laugh at the absurd things said Perhaps the biggest hoot in the film is an Co-President Dale Johnson among many oth- stream Gay and Lesbian community is all about us, especially in the past. It's healthy Exodus "makeover workshop that attempts ers. about. Straights as well as Gays and Lesbians, have the opportunity to talk with local, that we can keep a sense of humor, as long as "gender reinforcement" by making Lesbians-- will regional and national leaders of the Gay and blind us to the real dangers. more feminine. They PBS Will Air 'One it doesn't er, tx-Lesbians--look Lesbian community and I hope this dialogue Most of the people we're watching are also encourage ex-Gay men to play softball. will be informative, enriching, entertaining relatively moderate members of the Christian The argument comes from several sources Nation Under God', and enlightening." Right Wing; they say they want to "cure" us, that instead of trying to change the orientation Sunday Night OUT will be a highly pro- not kill us. of unhappy homosexuals, caring individuals `Before Stonewall' duced, fast-pace program, similar in form to We can cheer when Michael Bussee and should be changing the things that make them ABC-TV's Prime Time Live. Plans call for Sunday Night OUT to ex- the late Gary Cooper, who founded Exodus unhappy--i.e., societal pressures that make This Month pand to two hours after an initial start-up pe- in 1976, announce that they real- hate themselves. (Milwaukee)- PBS will broadcast two International them riod. If all goes as well as planned, Mid- seeming documentaries about Gay/Lesbian history and ized in 1979 they were in love with each other Trimmed to 75 minutes after continent Media will begin distributing the this month, One Nation Under God and weren't "ex-Gays" at all. slightly flabby in theatrical and festival show- culture program nationally, via satellite in the Fall. and Before Stonewall. But despite their defection, the organiza- ings last year, One Nation Under God is one One Nation Under God explores so-called to grow and is now huge It's showing on PBS as part tion has continued fine documentary. "ex-Gay ministries," which purport to turn and world-wide. of the POV series. Gays and Lesbians into heterosexuals. While AfterWords Apparently interviewed in 1990, then- focusing on the current efforts of some mis- Milwaukee's Exclusively Gay/ president Sky Rogers--I should say "Mr" Sky guided religious groups, the documentary re- "cure" homo- Lesbian Bookstore & Espresso Bar Rogers because you can't tell his gender oth- Premi e a views past efforts to change or 'Go fish' castration, aversion therapy and erwise, with his clothes on--gets a lot of sexuals, like salutes shock treatments. screen time to boast of Exodus' "high rate of Benefit for LAMM Gary Cooper and Michael Bussee, who Pridefest '94 who are motivated and recovery for people once headed an ex-Gay ministry called Exo- have support." 30 at Oriental dus, but who fell in love and came out, pro- "Our Time To Shine" throughout the Others testify that relatively few of their w sLi L vide interesting commentary unelwaukee )- A con- Hours: converts stay converted, and those who do, film. The Christian leaders, who are j to 11am to 10pm LAbfan vinced of the righteousness of their mission, Mon. - Thurs. have only changed behavior, not orientation. tta OrientalE alternately frightening and, unintention- Friday - Saturday 11am to 11pm Bussee touches on the larger problem are ally, comical. Sunday 12 noon to 6pm he suggests that Queers have replaced when 0 One Nation Under God airs on Tuesday, Right Wing hatred. Communists as a target of if*d June 14 at 10:00 p.m. on most PBS stations. enemies as Lou Sheldon, William Dan- be sure. to 1-43 I Locust St. Such (LANAggR Check your local listings to nemeyer and Pat Buchanan are seen spreading : The second program to watch for is a re- I Tate film is directed by Rose TrOche, AfterWords showing of the Emmy Award winning their hate. and written by GuineVeWINOOt aM peat duced Before Stonewall, a historical The first "ex-Gay" ministry, Love in Ac- documentary Park Pl. Rose Troche. overview of Gay and Lesbian life in America tion, started in 1973, the year before the door will he 512, hi:4.S10 Tickets at the in the decades before the Stonewall Rebellion Psychiatric Association deleted ho- (+14) American advance tickets arc available by calling of 1969. Narrated by Rita Mae Brown, it in- mental disorders. mosexuality from its list of 264-2600. cludes photos, film coverage and the personal there are still dissident elders. Twenty years later, Come and see why Go Fish was one oUthe reminiscences of 30 Gay and Lesbian thing under the will be broadcast on AfterWords Bookstore shrinks who do the same old hottest tickets at this year's Sundanee Film Before Stonewall therapy." stations Wednesday, June 22 at 9:00 p.m. 2710 N. Murray Ave. euphemism of "reparative Festival while supporting your local Lesbian PBS flashbacks show Once again, check your local listings to be Milw., WI 53211 (414) 963-9089 Fascinating and horrifying Get your tickets NOW! prganizatton. sure. the therapies (e.g. "orgasmic reorientation") June 9, 1994—June 22, 1994—WISCONSIN LIGHT-10 The Lesbian/Gay Market: Its Big Business, Maybe It's About Time for a New Religion; It's Good Business--And It's Growing Fast One Based on Love and Free of Hate By Thomas P. Heyl Ask people in places like Virginia where (New York)- Major corporations around cisco Bay Times, Bay Area Reporter, The Here in Texas, we have the deer and the they're out to ban books. (First you ban and the country and internationally, are expending San Francisco Sentinel, Gazette (Tampa, antelope roaming around. We have buffalo and then you burn.) more and more advertising dollars in an effort FL), Edge (Los Angeles), The Weekly News longhorns too. And we have bible-thumpers by Ask people in places like Florida where a to reach the Lesbian/Gay market. It's just (Miami, FL), HX and Next (both of New the score. You can't escape them. They're school board now requires that the kids be good business and it's growing all the time. So York City), with a combined circulation of everywhere; on radio, on the cable TV chan- taught that the U.S. has a culture, a single says a special report section in the most recent 356,000 according to Rivendell Marketing, an nels of which they control approximately half. culture, mind you, only one in the whole edition of Advertising Age magazine, the advertising agency specializing in the Gay On and on they babble about "sin and cor- country, and that culture's "superior" to that trade journal of the Madison Avenue world. market. ruption" which Gays are supposed to have in- of anyone else!?? That's nice "logic" for you. The list includes such companies as While these bigger publications are seeing vented and they discovered. What's it all about? One word: money. AT&T, Dewar's scotch, Levi Strauss, Conti- some -of the advertising largess, the same is Now, religion is anyone's choice and who That's it. Money. Money to pasteurize society nental Airlines, Campari USA, American Ex- not always true for the smaller publications. am I to gainsay it? But do they have to be so while they homogenize it. press, Hiram Walker, Banana Republic, Miller The reasons, Advertising Age's special sec- completely and utterly stupid about it? Isn't it People tell me there are decent Christians, Brewing, Sony Music, St. Martin's Press and tion says are two. possible to adhere to a faith without leaving those who sincerely try and follow the faith. I who are scrambling to get a a host of others One is the fact that the larger advertisers your brains outside the door? guess so, but why don't they denounce these piece of the lucrative Gay market estimated to and those who handle their ad accounts, like For example, over and over again, they haters? Why doesn't the Pope stand up on his be worth in the hundreds of billions of dollars. glossy magazine pages. cite Leviticus against us. For those of you who balcony and say, "Jesus taught one absolute. "Capitalist America is not dumb," said "There is a distinct turning-tip-the-nose at are a bit rusty on your Leviticus, that's the That's love. For the rest, who are we to former Executive Director of the Tori Osborn, small, free newsprint publications. They like passage that says "You shall not lie with a judge?" Lesbian Task Force. National Gay and to go with the slick glossy stuff," said Don male as with a women; it is an abomination." In my dreams! market out here; there's a buck to "There's a Michaels, publisher of the Washington Blade. At least, that's what it says in English, any- Sometimes I think what we need is a new be made." Michael Kazan, vice president-account su- how. Then, it goes on about how these people religion. We need one that teaches love, not Miller Leads The Way pervisor at Franklin Spier ad agency in New should be "put to death." hate, acceptance, not rejection, inclusion, not Nowhere, says an article in the special York, agrees. Ad agencies, he says, like the The point is, that if you take the bible as exclusion, peace, not worry about "a just war" section, is the push for the Gay dollar more "slicker" publications, the ones that look more they say they take it--literally, all of it--then as the Catholics do. apparent than in the upcoming Gay Games and sophisticated. there'd be an awful lot of killing going on We need a religion that would teach that Stonewall 25 celebrations to be held this But others say that it has less to do with 'round here. For example, all adulterers would no one and no culture is superior to any other; month. the type of paper than with the phone sex ads. have to go. That'd cut the population way one that will not elevate any culture above the New York officials expect anywhere from Major advertisers don't like to be seen in the down. faith. 500,000 to a million people to come to the Big same publications that carry them. For this But forget that. They like a We need a religion that would teach that Apple for the week-long events. And they are smorgasbord; reason, publications like the Washington pick and choose, a lot of equal before God. expected to spend $111 million plus. To cor- this, none of that. all are Blade and others, if they carry the 900 number Nobody ever said religion had We need a religion where God is neither porations, that's the biggest Lesbian/Gay mar- to be logical, ads at all, run them in special pull-out sec- but can't these people nor female, neither straight nor LesBi- keting opportunity of the year. have just a modicum of male tions. common sense? together, all at once; a religion That fact wasn't wasted on Miller Brew- Gay, but all Still, as an on-going examination of some Lest postulate a God, so vast, so all- ing. The company, headquartered in Milwau- you think that they're all Protestants, that would of the various LesBiGay publications shows, ineffably beautiful, like the kee, Wisconsin, has been targeting the Gay forget that too. Sometimes I think the religious encompassing, so 900 numbers, other ads of a sensual nature, rose window market since 1989, according to Advertising hate movement has its capital in Rome. "Messiah" played at dawn, like a and the major advertisers can and do exist Not too long ago, the European Commu- glowing softly in the noonday sun. Age. happily side by side. Yet, it is also apparent Miller signed on early. In fact, it was the nity called for the recognition of the rights of We need a religion that teaches compas- that increasingly, there is a greater Gay couples. The Pope (the last absolute mon- sion, not glory and power. first major corporate sponsor. Gay Games IV "mainstreaming" of the LesBiGay press in organizers are grateful. They say that prior to arch on earth) nearly fell off his balcony. We need a religion that teaches that love is looks, in format, and in writing style. Afterward, his holiness went off to cele- the most wonderful, the most precious thing Miller's coming on last Fall, getting sponsors Increasingly too, publications are taking had been "extremely difficult." Since then, brate the Sistine Chapel's restoration (the upon this earth; that love is the heart of all; advantage of major news services, and seeking original others have joined in. done by Michelangelo, a Gay man) that love reaches out to all and will not hurt. out the talents of major writers and Miller has also signed on as the first na- listened to music by Leonard Bernstein, In my dreams! (Sigh)! "Our industry is at its infancy," said Mark another Gay man. Editor's Note: The writer is a resident of tional sponsor of the International Gay Rodeo Segal, publisher of The Philadelphia Gay Association's 15 events scheduled in various The thing is, all of this might be merely Dallas, Texas. News, a publication that has a circulation of amusing if it weren't so terrifying. More and cities. 15,000 according to Segal. "We market to Gays and Lesbians for more, these Christo-Fascists are calling for Organizations Right Wing Backlash? our annihilation--and the reign of terror has al- business reasons because we want to sell our To day, according to Advertising Age, the product to consumers. It doesn't get any more ready begun. Ask anyone in Oregon, Washing- Volunteers & Ideas Needed Hurricane Radical Right has made a largely unsuccessful Productions Womyn's Music & complicated than that," a Miller spokesperson, ton, Idaho, Michigan or elsewhere. Culture, P.O. attack on national advertisers and media seek- If it's different, it's inferior. Amen? Box 71268, Milwaukee, WI 53211. Sophia Nieves, was quoted as saying. ing out the Gay market. GALANO CLUB. A social club Where Miller has led, others are following For example, last year, Don Wildmon's serving the simply because it's good business. recovering Gay and Lesbian community. American Family Association, a group of CLASSIFIEDS Regularly scheduled AA, NA, Al-Anon, ACOA Corporations are finding that not only do Right Wing Christians, mounted a boycott of and other 12-step meetings. Open nightly. 2408 Lesbian and Gay consumers have money to Levi Strauss & Co because of that company's N. Farwell Avenue, (414) 276- 6936. spend, they are loyal to those who court them. withdrawal of support from the Boy Scouts of Free Plants "I have never before in my life seen the American due to their discriminatory policy Personals response," said Julian Acosta, general man- against Gays. ager-cultural markets for Hiram Walker. Oregano for your garden. 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John Mellor, AT&T spokesman is General Services men who are seeking genuine friendship. Profes- support these events (Gay Games and others quoted as saying, "Anyone who has that kind sional guys, students, soldiers, teachers, farm like them) earn an immense amount of loyalty. workers, etc. People who prefer to make friends of attitude (fear of the Religious Right) has to Free Voice Mall Personals Now Available. Free away As a result, corporations are not confining from the commercial Gay scene. If you fancy loose it because this (Gays) is an important Call, Free Ads. GLINN Voice Mail (414-Milw.) a taste of Thailand, we can CERTAINLY help you their sponsorship to the Gay Games and market." 289- 8780. find the right Thai guy. Ask for details now! Stonewall. They are putting their money into Other companies agree. International Connections Media (Dept.: U77/2), other and associated New York events as well. Mark DeMoss is a long-time aide to Jerry ( (I) I I ou 11,2 P.O. 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Newfield, NY 14867 or call (607) 273-9137. 0 June 23; 0 July 7; 0 July 21; 0 Aug. 4 June 9, 1994--June 22, 1994--WISCONSIN LIGHT-11 GOP Continued from Page 1 higher incidents of AIDS, we have been able of voluntary HIV testing and anonymity and DIRECTORY OF to anticipate the impact of the AIDS epidemic confidentiality for those who receive HIV on our health care institutions and public tests. These principles have been enormously treasuries, and have a comprehensive public successful in both protecting public health and PROFESSIONALS health strategy to combat the further transmis- individual rights. sion of HIV that we in Wisconsin can be proud "A much more meaningful contribution to of," she said. public policy by the Republicans would have Baldwin condemned the GOP delegates for been to have passed a resolution endorsing a not realizing that "no one is going to get tested comprehensive AIDS prevention campaign in if they think they could lose their job, lose Wisconsin with adequate funding to slow down Serving the Lesbian and Gay Community. their insurance, be denied medical care or be the HIV epidemic. Thomas E. Martin PROCKNOW left alone to die," she said. "Nowhere in Wisconsin have we suc- Nelson Condemns GOP Resolution ceeded in stopping AIDS and we have an ATTORNEY AT LAW the ATTORNEY AT LAW Doug Nelson, Executive Director of enormous amount of work to do in communi- General Practice of Law Project (MAP), was equally Domestic partner protection (wills, power of Milwaukee AIDS ties throughout the state that require education, filteen Years Experience condemnatory of the Republican resolution attorney, etc.), Unemployment Compensation, training, interventions with people who engage "This resolution by the Republican Con- in risk behaviors." Equal Rights, Family Law, Landlord/tenant, vention might make sense, Nelson said, "if the Nelson called Wisconsin's commitment to Social Security disability. Convention also had passed a couple of com- and AIDS prevention "very weak." 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(Jerusalem)(AP)- Right wing Jews on Burg, a former Cabinet minister for the In recent years, it is a rare event indeed Any politician--Republican or Democrat-- May 30, 1994, angrily denounced a remem- National Religious Party, was quoted by the for an American politician--of either party--to who speaks out for us, who stands against brance ceremony held at Israel's Holocaust party's newspaper, Hatsofeh, as saying the take a stand based' solely on principle and bigotry and hatred, is my candidate. Even memorial for the Gay and Lesbian victims of Gay organizers of the service staged a conviction rather than on whatever expediency though we may differ on economic and other the Nazis. "deliberate provocation." is required to keep or win a well-paying gov- issues, we stand together in support of com- While there is no firm figure on the num- But he also defended Yad Vashem's deci- ernment job with all the power and perks of mon humanity and the Constitutional civil bers of Gays and Lesbian who were killed in sion to allow the service. He said the Gays office. Such a rare event occurred last month rights of all Americans. That is the most im- the camps, reference books in Israel's Yad would have appealed to Israel's Supreme at a Human Rights Campaign Fund leadership portant thing! Vashem library estimate the number at over 1 Court and been permitted to hold the ceremo- conference in Washington, D.C., when U.S. Our country can survive Democrats in the million. Other sources place the number much nies if authorities had tried to stop them. Senator Charles S. (Chuck) Robb (D-VA) ap- Senate and even Bill Clinton in the White higher. Billie Laniado, a spokeswoman for Yad peared to express his appreciation for a contri- House. It cannot survive the bigotry, fear and Israeli police dragged away four religious Vashem, said the organization did not sanction bution of $10,000. He went far beyond just hatred that has become the prime weapon of Jews who tried to disrupt the service held by or sponsor the ceremony and that it was per- saying thanks. the radical extremists of the right, whether 150 Gay men and Lesbians from 12 North mitted simply in keeping with the rule allow- Robb, running a tough and close race for they be Democrat or Republican. American and European countries. Parts of the ing anyone to hold memorials to Holocaust reelection against radical extremists in his own To the radical right, Gay men and Lesbi- ceremony were shown on national television. victims. and in the Republican Party, "...gave his ans have replaced the Jews and African Shaul Yahalom, a National Religious Party "We don't prevent people from coming to strongest endorsement ever to homosexual Americans of the past as their targets. We lawmaker, demanded that a fellow party mem- lay a wreath...we did nothing wrong," she rights, saying he will speak out on the issue have become the Communists of the `90's, ber, Yosef Burg, resign as chairman of the said. even if it jeopardizes his reelection campaign. objects of fear and loathing. We are now the council responsible for the state-supported Yad Shevach Weiss, a Holocaust survivor and (He) condemned the 'fundamental unfairness' corrupters--of the media, the schools, the Vashem Holocaust Memorial. speaker of Israel's parliament, criticized those of anti-Gay discrimination and called for ef- family, every "value" the professional extrem- "This group of homosexuals and Lesbians who condemned the ceremony. forts to end it 'the last front of the true civil ists can think up on which they can raise have done harm to the traditional national con- "Recognizing an individual's right to be rights struggle, — according to the Washing- money. Today, Gay men and Lesbians are the sensus over remembering our national Holo- different is a supreme right in upholding a ton Post. targets, stereotyped fuel for their fundraising caust," Yahalom wrote Burg. "A loud protest human and democratic social system," he said. machines, all in the name of God. is called for to make up in some small way for Weiss said Holocaust survivors should be Any friend of these radical extremists is this defilement of God's name." sensitive to the suffering of Gays who, he our enemy. Anyone opposed to their ugly His criticism echoed other statements by said, were "the first guinea pigs." campaigns of hatred and bigotry is our friend. Orthodox religious protesters who said the He said that Dachau, the first of the con- It has become that simple. Gay ceremony was not appropriate at the centration camps, set up in 1933, was founded There was no reason for Chuck Robb to The danger posed to our community is that Holocaust site because homosexuality is for- for Gays. stick his political neck out other than deep per- critical. They promote raw hatred of each and bidden under Jewish religious law. sonal conviction. Ten thousand dollars is a lot every one of us. They proclaim their funda- of money, but relatively insignificant in a mentalist beliefs as religious gospel. campaign costing millions. The penalty for sodomy is death, they say. Come and Dance With Madison's High His major opposition for the Virginia sen- Do they really want us dead? Probably. We ate seat will be freshly nominated, Republican need all the real friends we can get. Those Stepping Dairyland Cowboys challenger Oliver L. North--public liar, hypo- who stand with us against hate are deserving critical opportunist, and proudly bigoted of all the support we can give them. Chuck (Madison)- The Dairyland Cowboys is a which advance registration will be required. against Gays, Lesbians, and most likely every Robb is one of those courageous few. collective of Madison-area Gay men and All events are open to the Gay and Lesbian other minority group different from his white Praise for HRCF friends dedicated to promoting country danc- community and friends. Active participation in bread, phony Norman Rockwell hero image, I would like to take this opportunity to also ing and camaraderie in a fun and supportive putting together all aspects of the events is en- bought and paid for by direct mail profession- write briefly about the Human Rights Cam- environment. couraged. Suggestions for guest instructors, als who raise millions of hard-earned dollars paign Fund (HRCF). In the past, I have criti- Formed in December, 1993, the Cowboys DJs, live music and locations are warmly wel- from all too many impoverished and frightened cized HRCF as being too "establishment," too have been enjoying the beautiful dance floor comed. Americans. fearful of change. However, like it or not, and warm atmosphere of Apple Island, 849 E. Previous experience, partners and Western Is there a choice for those in the Virginia HRCF is our establishment organization, the Washington--a smoke and alcohol-free envi- wear are not required--only a desire to have a electorate, who still value honor and decency? largest, the best financed, and the most widely ronment with a smoking lounge on the prem- great time. Join in the excitement. It's a lot Is there even a question in the minds of Gay recognized. ises. more fun than eating cheese. men and Lesbians? For me, there are no ques- It is because of this that it can provide the The group offers dances once or twice The next Dairyland Cowboys dance is tions and only one choice--Charles S. Robb, most comfortable platform for the Chuck monthly with instruction provided in a variety scheduled for Saturday, June 18 from 8:00 to like North, also a Vietnam veteran. Robbs to speak out for us. For this, all Gay of dance types (two-step, line, square, contra, 11:00 p.m. The charge is $4 at the door. I have worked on the campaigns of, and men and Lesbians must be grateful. English country and more). Each event also For more information, call Cowboy Gary voted for, Republicans for most of my profes- If it did nothing else but provide such a includes open dance time. at (608) 255-1523 or Sidekick Steve at (608) sional life, with only one exception in 1992-- platform, HRCF would have sufficient value. A fifteen week series of square dance 251-6723. Bill Clinton. I voted for him because I was re- And so, for providing Chuck Robb and others classes is planned for the Fall of 1994, for pelled by the moral weakness and hypocrisy of with a platform, I salute my friends and com- the Republican Party and its candidate, as rades of the Human Rights Campaign Fund. epitomized by the loathsome GOP National I urge all who read this to provide what- Convention in Houston. ever support you are able to keep Charles S. In retrospect, I would still have voted Robb in the Senate of the United States. If you HIV Seropositive with against the Republicans, even though Bill live in Virginia, offer your services as volun- Clinton has reneged on too many campaign teers and contribute to his campaign. promises to the Gay and Lesbian community If you live outside the Old Dominion, send Normal or Impaired and to the nation. him your most generous contribution: Robb Again, I find myself in the same position. For Senate, P.O. Box 1994, McLean, VA I am a conservative Republican who finds 22101-1994. It will be an investment in our Kidney Function himself supporting Senator Chuck Robb, a lib- future and our lives. eral Democrat. Why this contradiction? It is Men and Women Gays and Lesbians find 'HOME' in Church in New Musical (Madison)- HOME: A Parable of Bea- of Friends (Quakers) and the Unitar- Consider being a Research Participant trice and Neal, an original musical drama, ian/Universalist communities. will be performed at the University United HOME dramatically portrays the power of Methodist Church, 1127 University Avenue, love to reconcile Christian discord about ho- We are an experienced research clinic currently on Saturday, June 25, at 7:30 p.m. mosexuality. Composer/director Timothy This is part of the World Premiere Tour of McGinley explores the idea of the church as working with major pharmaceutical companies this drama which was commissioned to cele- "home" in this show. Stirring music punctu- brate the 10th Anniversary of The Reconciling ates the stories of six very different persons in to conduct a variety of research studies requir- Congregation Program, a national network of need--who are seeking something more from United Methodist churches and organizations life. As the lives of these disparate characters ing HIV positive men and women with normal that publicly welcome Gays and Lesbians. intersect, they share their struggles with each Over the past decade, 73 congregations, 4 other and discover a basis for communion to- or impaired kidney function. campus ministries, 4 regional conferences, and gether. numerous other groups have joined this ever- McGinley anticipates that the show will expanding movement. University United help heterosexual Christians reconsider some Receive $400.00 to $600.00 Methodist Church is one of two United Meth- of their traditional beliefs and stereotypes of odist "reconciling congregations" in Wiscon- Gays and Lesbians. On the other hand, his (depending on study) sin. message to Gays and Lesbians is not to be dis- Similar networks of "welcoming' churches couraged by the words of inhospitality they've have also been formed within several other heard from churches. "I am trying to convey a Travel and child care allowance will be available. major Protestant denominations. In addition to glimmer of hope that churches can rise above University Church, other "welcoming" con- judgmental exclusiveness and embrace loving Studies to begin this summer gregations in Madison include First Congrega- inclusiveness--that the Body of Christ can truly tional United Church of Christ, Orchard Ridge become a 'home' for a diversity of persons." United Church of Christ as well as the Society Second Annual New Harvest of Art For further information or (Madison)- Madison has come alive with the Second Annual New Harvest of Art that a began on June 5 and will run through June 30. This non-juried art exhibition is taking place screening appointment, call: at four of Madison's near east side restaurants: Fyfe's Corner Bistro (1344 E. Washington), Savory Thymes (1146 Williamson St.) Arthouse Cafe (2827 Atwood Ave.) and Monty's Blue Plate Diner (2089 Atwood Ave.). "608-283-3519 The art exhibit is sponsored by the New Harvest Foundation, a ten-year-old philan- thropic organization whose mission is to financially support service, programs and projects or that positively enhance the quality of life for the Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual communities in Dane County and Southern Wisconsin. The New Harvest of Art project is an outreach pro- gram that is designed to celebrate creativity and the contributions of art to our community. 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I like to have a lot of and I'm partner, motivater, New to area. 27 yrs old, very clean and very good looking. good. Box# 2134 coach. Romance & eroticism op- intense fun. Leave a message, and I'll get back to you as tional. Box# Call and I'll tell you more. Box# 8953 2864 soon as I can. Box# 2887 29 yr old black male, athletic, masculine, and looking for 38 yr old GWM, 5'10", 185 Ibs, stocky build, blond w/ June 9, 1994—June 22, 1994—WISCONSIN LIGHT-15 LETTERS Manson for the amusement of my classmates. BUT ON AIDS THERE IS NEVER A CLEAR Continued from Page 4 ANSWER! regarding a prime time communities. This planning meeting is, I believe I wrote similar questions Bush Administration when Bush just one example of HRL's strong desire to work AIDS speech to the office. A month later I received a WISCONSIN with other established community groups. had a year left in brochure entitled "History Of the White As to Mr. Fons' concerns over the planning four color ALL. meeting's location, HRL members are inclusive of House" and that was Clinton states in his letter, "We must Phone Personals not only City of Milwaukee residents, but also Les- President efforts to find effective treatments for bian, Gay and Bisexual community members from accelerate our If you only date hookymodels, we provide education to all Ameri- the greater Metro Milwaukee area. those infected and anyone think of a better way to From its beginning, HRL has recognized that cans." Can may not be your best bet. Vie Americans than a live evening speach our "community" is, in fact, comprised of a diver- "educate" all Office? don't do fantasy. We do offer sity of individuals and communities. Further, we from the Oval The President signs off with: "I stand with you recognize the complexity inherent in who we are hundredsof 'talking in the fight to protect those with HIV/AIDS from and firmly believe no one of us can speak for all of discrimination and to reduce the spread of this dis- us. personals' from REAL ease through education and prevention. We won't guys of all ages, races, HRL does, however, fully intend to make its quit until we stop AIDS." membership's opinions, ideas, and concerns under- Yet, when the President delivered his State of physical types and stood in the Mayor's Office. We hope that HRL is the Union address, he found a few moments to throughout our state as an organization rep- viewed mention a few people who had died in an Amtrak resentative of its membership's concerns, and we preferences.If you're derailment earlier that morning. Why can't he de- have been active in the statewide Action Wisconsin vote 25 minutes to the millions of people who are so realistic about since this coalition began. drastically affected by AIDS? While we have both the right and responsibility The answer can only be that he finds it too po- meetingmen, to voice our membership's opinions, we likewise litically expensive to get involved because of the then give embrace the need of many individuals and many perceived as having groups to speak in their own ways to make their nature of the people widely us acall! $1.35/min addicts. 14004543325 AIDS. . . namely Gays, Blacks and drug voices heard. Must be 18; Touch-tone Required; PEI, P.O. Box 19149, Wash., DC 20036 We agree with Mr. Fons in his encouragement That is what I call discrimination. of all community members to contact Marge Beil J.T. Colfax and the Mayor's Office to express their opinions and New York City concerns. Although HRL may choose to adopt a va- riety of political strategies, we likewise believe that PRIDE by not also challenging the Mayor, we accomplish Continued from Page 1 little for our community or for ourselves. While Mr. Fons certainly has a right to express Defense and Education Fund. "The judge said, 'Now,— Cammermeyer his own disagreement on the various strategies HRL said, adding, "The sooner this happens, the may choose to utilize, we take issue with his claim better." that HRL is selling off "our chance at attaining U.S. District Judge Thomas Zilly of Seat- equal rights" so that a few of us can feel important. on June 1 that the Washington State Making such claims only serves to further divide us tle ruled National Guard violated Cammermeyer's as a community and does little to affect meaningful constitutional rights when it discharged her change as we fight for our equal rights, our human after she acknowledged she was a Lesbian. rights. She had been the state Guard's chief nurse. As an organization designed to help affect such In a 51 page ruling, Zilly said the mili- change, HRL looks forward to continuing to work tary's ban on Gay service members was based with, and expand our connections to, the diversity of "solely on fear and dislike of homosexuals." individuals within our various communities. We Justice Department attorneys are expected invite everyone who is interested in our mission to ruling to the 9th Circuit become involved with HRL. to appeal Zilly's Court of Appeals in San Francisco. The 9th All members are encouraged to become active Court has the reputation of being one in our efforts involving public information and me- Circuit the whole federal dia contacts, legislation and public policy, candidate of the most liberal courts in forums and voter education, as well as upcoming system. The government has 60 days to decide special events and Coming Out Day activities. whether or not to appeal the case. The appeals Our address is: P.O. Box 92674, Milwaukee, court has an unlimited amount of time in WI 53202. which to make its decision. Tim Baack, HRL Spokesperson "We disagree with the judge's conclusions Milwaukee in the Cammermeyer case," said Pentagon spokesman Dennis Boxx. "We need to look AIDS in Prime Time very hard, along with the Justice Department, to see how far we want to pursue that disa- TO THE EDITOR: greement," he said. Cammermeyer's lawyers said they would Eight months ago, I wrote to President Bill effort to keep her from Clinton to ask him if he had ever considered the fight any government her Guard job at Camp Murray. idea of devoting a prime time speach solely to the going back to whether she anticipates any hostility subject of AIDS. I asked him also if he had rejected Asked she returns to duty, Cammermeyer noted the idea and, if so, on what basis. when had spent 18 months with the Guard after Further, I asked him if he was aware of any she and knew there could be some plans for a speach of this nature from previous her disclosure uncomfortable moments." Administrations that had been scrapped. "very unit had been Finally, I have received an answer. Unfortu- But she said members of her to congratu- nately, it is nothing more than the usual political very supportive. One man called tell her mumbo jumbo. "I greatly value your suggestions late her on Zilly's ruling and to Cammermeyer and concerns," the President writes in his May 19 "They're waiting for me," letter. Yet, for all of that, he addresses none of the said. the questions that I asked him. Tanya Domi, legislative director of called My thought, as I told the President, was that the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, CALL NOW! government could save a fortune on its AIDS edu- the decision "a foreboding signal to the Clin- TALK LIVE. LOCAL AND NATIONWIDE. NOW ONLY cation spending simply by announcing a prime time ton Administration that the policy that they speach on the subject. Bill Clinton would be able to were forced to accept by Sen. Sam Nunn (D- OC)00 MOW°DO UMIE educate the entire nation on the status of the AIDS GA) in last year's session...is, in fact, funda- BILLED•TO YOUR TELEPHONE crisis in one 25 minute speach, which would be mentally flawed and unconstitutional." broadcast free. But Elaine Donnelly of the conservative RITMO What exactly IS our government doing about Center for Military Readiness, appearing with 990 Court CNN, noted that the Supreme BILLED TO YOUR VISA OR MASTERCARD Per Min. AIDS? What have we accomplished so far? What Domi on are our plans for the future? These are just some of has backed Pentagon positions repeatedly. Be 18 Or Over • Prices Subject To Change Without Notice. First min 3.99 FREE INFO: 1.800.676.GUYS the basic questions this type of speach could answer. "In seven major Supreme Court decisions These are also questions that your average Ameri- in the past, the court has upheld the right of can does NOT know the answer to, and is quite in- the military to have its own rules. It is not terested to know. governed by the rules of the civilian world, it The White House answers all kinds of ques- is very different," she said. tions. When I was on my high school paper in the Domi repeated her assertion that the Zilly early '80's, I wrote to the Reagan Administration to decision boded well for Gays in the military ask: "What would happen if someone anchored a and presaged the end of "Don't Ask, Don't boat in the middle of the ocean and called it a new Tell." country?" "Because the new policy (Don't Ask, I received a swift response from some desk Don't Tell) is identical to the old in that it FREE jockey who ruled it impossible on the grounds that a serves to accommodate prejudice against Gay =lard Core Man to Man Tales country must have land. The Reagan Administration people, we believe Judge Zilly's ruling is an- also offered a letter concerning pardoning Charles other nail in the coffin." Excerpts a; La Cage to Host a Benefit Show for the c-i-t- for , _ BestD Clinic on June 19 (Milwaukee)- The Wisconsin premiere "Mother of a Show on Father's Day" will showing of Sex Is . . . on Thursday, May 26 be presented by Ashley Michaels and Rhonda -±ceison at the Oriental Theatre was a great success. Moore. Many other guest performers will be 46_13't The event was a benefit for the Brady Street featured, with a special appearance by Miss _ BestD Clinic sponsored by AfterWords book- Gay Wisconsin, Lisa Spencer. store, Wisconsin Light and In Step Maga- La Cage is located at 801-805 S. Second zine. Street in Milwaukee. The cover charge of $3 Some 150 people attended the show per person will be donated to BestD Clinic. bringing in nearly $700 for the BestD Clinic. La Cage is a regular monthly site for La Cage Benefit for BestD anonymous HIV antibody testing provided by La Cage will host a Father's Day benefit BestD volunteers. The next outreach at La for the Brady Street Clinic beginning at 10:30 Cage will be Wednesday, July 6, from 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 19. p.m. to 1:00 a.m. for free tests. 011.373•969.0199* International long dkrance rates ap0. Must he I $ years of age or (Arr. June 9, 1994--June 22, 1994—WISCONSIN LIGHT-16 Religious Right Political Activity Surging in 16-Year-Old, Singlehandedly Brings Gay 1994; Anti-Gay Efforts Top Priorities Awareness to Pius High School school tuition and (Washington, D.C.)- Religious Right po- forms, vouchers for private By Michael S. Lisowski and effec- prayer. litical organizations are intensifying organized school (Milwaukee)- The following letter was at the grass- Religious-Right-based challenges to com- tively expanding their activities written last month by a 16-year-old student at released on sex education are reported in Ar- roots level, according to a report prehensive Milwaukee's Pius XI High School to his the American Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Minne- June 6, 1994, but People For kansas, school newspaper, Scope. The student, who identifies grass- Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Way. The state-by-state study sota, recently began attending Gay Youth Milwau- Right political Texas, Virginia and Wyoming. roots activity by Religious Ohio, kee meetings, gave the letter to his counselor. the country, focused Religious Right organizations promote tui- groups in every region of She sent it on to the school principal, John at all levels, le- vouchers as a way to provide public on public education, elections tion Halupka who, in turn, wrote back to the coun- -Gay efforts. for private religious schools, and as a gal activism, and anti money selor. Religious Right political mechanism for undermining the legitimacy and "These national Before school ended, the principal met growing and broadening their out- solvency of public schools. groups are with teachers and staff regarding issues raised They have helped create the energy and In Wisconsin reach. in the letter. environment that has fostered the proliferation School board elections were held across In addition, the issue of sexual orientation of locally based like-minded or- the state in April. The Religious Right was of hundreds will be placed on the agenda for the '94-'95 said Arthur J. Kropp, President successful in building on their past efforts to ganizations," school year as a focus issue. This would in- People For the American Way. elect members sympathetic to their cause. Ac- of clude teacher and student discussions and pro- "As this political movement gains cording to observers, school districts in Ar- grams centering on the issues of LesBiGay strength, its agenda is having a corrosive im- rowhead, DeForest, Delafield, Greenfield, students. pact on public education, on civil liberties and Hartland, Kettle Moraine, Merton, New Ber- on the fundamental principles of tolerance and lin, North Lake, Oregon, Verona and Water- GAY GAMES IV pluralism," Kropp said. town are now controlled by a majority of Re- & CULTURAL FESTIVAL

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counseling case management support groups Leadership PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY ACTION FUND I practical support emotional support Knowledge The People For report cites activity in 30 states, targeting sex education, multicul- nearly every state, and confirms Texas and tural education, outcome based education re- information and referral Right's big- California as two of the Religious ligious Right-aligned school board members. community health education gest battleground states, along with Georgia, In Ripon, residents have formed the Fam- Care Ohio and Virginia. ily Coalition to educate the community on safer sex demonstrations The report also documents significant or- "family" issues and to help residents become for people living with HIV & AIDS, ganizing activity in states with less history as more politically active. The group plans to ad- targeted outreach fertile ground for the Religious Right, such as dress concerns such as outcome-based educa- their partners, families and friends Massachusetts and New York. tion, school prayer and public policy issues. States showing major activity in the south Pam Stenzel of Straight Talk, Inc, a minis- AIDS include Florida, Georgia and Virginia; in the Christ, has been speaking in madison support network try of Youth For 0 Midwest, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin; schools across Wisconsin on subjects of absti- A . m3 a3d Lisaotnhro v1:01S5tr3e7e0t5 and in the west, California, Colorado, Texas nence, AIDS and abortion. Several parents and Washington. the inac- complained to school officials about PH 608.238.6276 "There is no secret to their success," said curacies presented as well as the religious Kropp. "Leaders of this political movement content of the discussion. Fr TF 800.486.6276 energized supporters willing to make a real In Waukesha, Wisconsin Christians United la commitment to doing the nuts and bolts work (WCU), a group that split from Pat Robert- of politics." son's Christian Coalition last year because it Elections was too liberal on some issues, sponsored a U.S.Congress presentation by homophobe, Lou Sheldon. publicly associated with or re- Candidates Sheldon's topic was "Gay and Lesbian Special ceiving significant support from the Religious Rights." for U.S. House or Senate Right are running Ralph Ovadal, head of WCU, has an- seats in Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Min- nounced that he is running for the 80th As- nesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon and Texas. sembly District seat currently held by a mod- Governorships erate Republican who is retiring. In Minnesota, former state legislator Allen The Christian Coalition of Wisconsin held Quist, aided by a Religious Right-led its first major statewide organizing session in "takeover" of the Independent Republican Madison. Director Ginny Marschman said the Party by conservatives, appears to be on the group's goals were to inform Christians of .4 verge of defeating incumbent Governor Arne candidates' positions on important issues and Carlson for the Party's endorsement. mobilize Christian voters. Anti-Gay Efforts She reminded session participants that Unity '94 Anti-Gay groups are actively organizing "It's God's plan for you to participate in pub- for initiatives and working on legislation in at lic policy . " This June, over 15,1811 Win states, including Arizona, Colorado, Speakers at the meeting included Suan from more than least 25 C81111161111 will participate Florida, Georgia, Hawai'i, Idaho, Indiana, Armozoosi, political director of Wisconsin in Gay Games IV — that's Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michi- Right to Life and Guy Rodgers, a national 5.9. 110111 PIM. than the gan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, coalition consultant, who stated, "The imme- Barcelona Olympics. diate objective in public policy for Christians 15,000 Athletes, Ohio, Oregon, That makes Gay Games IV New Hampshire, Oklahoma, is not to save souls. It's to take values we be- 5,000 Artists Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and the largest international 500,000 Spectators lieve in and translate them into constructive sporting event ever. But add Wyoming. public policies." and You! Efforts to put anti-Gay initiatives before to this a Cultural Festival featuring music, art, drama voters in 1994 or later are planned or under- and dance of 5,N4 way in Arizona, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, Then follow this spectacular Missouri, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon and Wash- week with the 25th anniver- ington. sary commemoration of The American Family Association has Siminsall. Now you have a launched a new campaign against public sports, arts, social and politi- Watch for cal event our community wake of the airing of Tales the Next broadcasting in the will never forget. The place of the City in April. In at least three states-- Book Section, Sept.1 is 11W York M. The dates, Georgia, Indiana and Oklahoma--state legisla- Jae 15-2511. 19.1. with the tors considered funding cuts for public televi- Stonewall 25 march on June sion. In Tennessee, a campaign of intimidation To Advertise, call 26th. And you're invited to that included a bomb threat resulted in Tales join the 5111,NO Irf NMI- pasts for a celebration like no being pulled an hour before it was scheduled (414) 372-2773 other in history. Don't miss to air. your chance to be a part of it. Gay Games IY & Cultural Festival • June 18-25,1994 • New York City Education Religious Right political groups are organ- Come to the Gay Games IV & izing around public school issues in more than Cultural Festival - followed by Stonewall 25 - and watch latataatilLL 4_1-"LL-L a-12,1;.;ILL. the world come together. THE disc • At3ENDA

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