Salvation Army Defends Anti-Gay Bias Clinton Gives Major LGBT by JOE FRANCO and TRACY BAIM Our Capacity to Help
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WORLD AIDS DAY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE REV. JACKSON WINDY CITY AT OPERATION THE VOICE OF CHICAGO’S GAY, LESBIAN, PUSH BI AND TRANS COMMUNITY SINCE 1985 PAGE 18 DEC. 7, 2011 VOL 27, NO. 9 www.WindyCityMediaGroup.comTIMES Salvation Army defends anti-gay bias CLINTON GIVES MAJOR LGBT BY JOE FRANCO AND TRACY BAIM our capacity to help. “Scripture forbids sexual intimacy between members of ADDRESS “We serve 30 million people across the country each the same sex. The Salvation Army believes, therefore, The red kettles and bell ringers of the Salvation Army year from all backgrounds, including gays, lesbians, that Christians whose sexual orientation is primarily or PAGE 8 have become American iconic symbols during the holi- bisexuals and transgender individuals. An individual’s exclusively same-sex are called upon to embrace celi- day season. Street corners in the city and entrances to religion, lifestyle or sexual identity simply has no bear- bacy as a way of life. There is no scriptural support for countless grocery stores are filled with the sounds of ing on our willingness or ability to provide service. Any same-sex unions as equal to, or as an alternative to, pleas for the help of the needy. The larger question is: instance of discrimination is in direct opposition to our heterosexual marriage.” Nonetheless, the organization Where does that money go? core beliefs and is against all of our policy. Such ac- does go on to say that, “Likewise, there is no scriptural In recent years, the Salvation Army has been under tions will not be tolerated from our officers, employees support for demeaning or mistreating anyone for reason fire for its anti-LGBT social position. Lt. Col. Ralph or volunteers. Any personal opinions, statements or ac- of his or her sexual orientation. The Salvation Army op- Bukiewicz, divisional commander of the Chicago chap- tions from any isolated individual should never be seen poses any such abuse.” ter, said that “[a]ny person who comes through our as organizational policy to acceptable standards.” Turn to page 10 doors will receive assistance based on their need and However, according to the Salvation Army’s website, TALKING WITH PHYLLIS DILLER Sweet PAGE 41 2011 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE rewards WALMART OPENS IN LAKEVIEW PAGE 9 WEEK TWO OF OUR SPECIAL PULL-OUT SECTION page 48 pages 25-36 CHATTING WITH The World of Chocolate took place on World AIDS Day, TORI & DEAN Dec. 1, at the Hilton Chicago. More than 1,500 people PAGE 46 sampled the offerings of 30 caterers, chocolatiers and restaurants. 2 Dec. 7, 2011 WINDY CITY TIMES Yobeloung here At Elmhurst, you’ll find an exceptionally welcoming campus community. We embrace individual expression. We see our differences as sources of strength. And we clearly, openly, emphatically want you here. Scholarships for LGBT students Our Enrichment Scholarship specifically benefits academically qualified students from minority groups—including LGBT students. The scholarship covers one-third of tuition. More than that, it underscores our commitment to affirming the identities and advancing the dreams of each individual student. A wealth of programs and resources We support our LGBT students through a variety of cam- pus organizations and events. The student group EQUAL “People at Elmhurst are (Elmhurst Queers and Allies) promotes awareness through accepting and supportive, events and advocacy. SAFE (Staff, Administrators and from the faculty and staff to Faculty for Equality) offers a support network for the my friends and fraternity LGBT community. An annual guestship and other special brothers. My experience events focus on issues of concern to the LGBT commu- here has helped me embrace nity. Our faculty is adding courses in LGBT studies. my sexuality and become the person I am today.” A step ahead of the rest Joey Carrillo “In a small but meaningful step, Elmhurst College is now officially telling applicants that gay students are welcome on campus. The private liberal arts college is the first college in the U.S. to ask potential students about their sexual orientation or “Elmhurst College does a gender identity on its application....The question is meant to great job of nurturing and increase diversity at the school, which is affiliated with the supporting LGBT students. United Church of Christ, and to direct incoming students Coming out was hard for toward services that might ease their transition into college life. me, but I’ve been blessed to It’s also a strong signal that the school will embrace LGBT have an accepting commu- students and will do its best to support them.” nity to come out to.” —Chicago Sun-Times, August 26, 2011 Felicia Diaz Hear our students’stories: www.elmhurst.edu/lgbt Contact us: (630) 617-3400 • [email protected] • www.elmhurst.edu/admission • 190 Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois facebook.com/ElmCol twitter.com/ElmhurstCollege WINDY CITY TIMES this week in Dec. 7, 2011 NEWS WINDY CITY TIMES Clinton gives major LGBT address Walmart opens in Lakeview Amendment; Salvation Army ENTERTAINMENT/EVENTS Same-sex filings; Hyatt 8 Gift guide Hauff defendants not guilty 9 Dancin’ Feats: Nutcrackers galore Church protests parade; Bantry dies 10 Phyllis Diller interview 3 AIDS @ 30 11 Cortes Alexander; reality-TV star 25 Letters 12 Knight: We Were Here, Shame 37 13 Judy Garland author 41 18 Tori Spelling & Dean McDermott 42 Photos on cover (left, from top): Photo of 24 World of Chocolate pics 43 the Rev. Jesse Jackson by Tracy Baim; photo Gay in the Life 44 of Hillary Clinton press photo; vintage Phyllis Dish: Shaw’s, Wildberry, Francesca’s 46 Diller PR photo; photo of Walmart Market 48 Manager Jack Williams by Erica Demarest; PR Book profiles and reviews Billy Masters 49 photo of Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott 50 52 OUTLINES 57 Real estate; classifieds WORLD AIDS DAY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE REV. JACKSON WINDY CITY AT OPERATION THE VOICE OF CHICAGO’S GAY, LESBIAN, Calendar Q PUSH BI AND TRANS COMMUNITY SINCE 1985 PAGE 18 DEC. 7, 2011 VOL 27, NO. 9 www.WTIMESindyCityMediaGroup.com Salvation Army Sports: CMSA basketball defends anti-gay bias TALKING WITH PHYLLIS BY JOE FRANCO AND TRACY BAIM our capacity to help. “Scripture forbids sexual intimacy between members of DILLER “We serve 30 million people across the country each the same sex. The Salvation Army believes, therefore, PAGE 41 The red kettles and bell ringers of the Salvation Army year from all backgrounds, including gays, lesbians, that Christians whose sexual orientation is primarily or have become American iconic symbols during the holi- bisexuals and transgender individuals. An individual’s exclusively same-sex are called upon to embrace celi- 54 day season. Street corners in the city and entrances to religion, lifestyle or sexual identity simply has no bear- bacy as a way of life. There is no scriptural support for countless grocery stores are filled with the sounds of ing on our willingness or ability to provide service. Any same-sex unions as equal to, or as an alternative to, pleas for the help of the needy. The larger question is: instance of discrimination is in direct opposition to our heterosexual marriage.” Nonetheless, the organization Where does that money go? core beliefs and is against all of our policy. Such ac- does go on to say that, “Likewise, there is no scriptural In recent years, the Salvation Army has been under tions will not be tolerated from our officers, employees support for demeaning or mistreating anyone for reason fire for its anti-LGBT social position. Lt. Col. Ralph or volunteers. Any personal opinions, statements or ac- of his or her sexual orientation. The Salvation Army op- Bukiewicz, divisional commander of the Chicago chap- tions from any isolated individual should never be seen poses any such abuse.” DOWNLOAD THIS! ter, said that “[a]ny person who comes through our as organizational policy to acceptable standards.” Turn to page 10 doors will receive assistance based on their need and However, according to the Salvation Army’s website, LESBIAN ACTIVIST’S WORKS OF ART Sweet 56 PAGE 51 2011 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE rewards Go to www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com 58 WALMART OPENS IN LAKEVIEW PAGE 9 WEEK ONE OF OUR SPECIAL PULL-OUT SECTION to download complete issues of Windy City Times and Nightspots. page 48 pages 25-36 CHATTING WITH The World of Chocolate took place on World AIDS Day, TORI & DEAN Dec. 1, at the Hilton Chicago. More than 1,500 people PAGE 46 sampled the offerings of 30 caterers, chocolatiers and restaurants. 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