VOLUME ELEVEN, NO. 11—May 21, 1998—June 3, 1998-Issue 257

Give the People Light and they willfi nd their own way. The Wisconsin Light The United Calls for Nominations for Gay Medical Association Issues Awards Banquet Madison—The United, Madison': Caution on Use of Viagara LGBT and Allied Social Service Agency, is accepting nominations for its Sixth An- nual Community Awards Banquet to be held Friday, July 17th as part of Madison's San Francisco—The Gay and Lesbian Pride Weekend. Medical Association (GLMA) recently Interested people are urged to submit met with representatives of Pfizer Inc.., nominations for awards in the following which launched Viagra. At this meeting, categories: Man of the Year, Woman of GLMA and Pfizer discussed concerns the Year, Organization of the Year, Ally about the impact of Viagra on the health of the Year (referring to individuals or of some Gay and Bisexual men. groups that have worked to support LGBT Viagra and Protease Inhibitors rights from outside the LGBT commu- Specific interaction studies with Viagra nity), and United Volunteer of the Year. and protease inhibitors have not yet been Help us to honor the individuals and done. Thus, HIV-positive men who are groups that serve as your role models, taking protease inhibitors and who are your inspiration or your helping hand. considering using Viagra should caretiilly Nomination forms are available through review what is known about Viagra with The United. Please call (608) 255-8582 or their physician. It is not known how stop by the office at 14 West Mifflin Viagra will interact with protease inhibi- Street, Suite 103 in Madison to pick up tors, thus caution should be taken and pa- materials. The deadline for nominations is tients should be monitored carefully. It is June 1, 1998. Late nominations will not believed that protease inhibitors could en- be considered. hance some of the side-effects of Viagra, Nominations will be reviewed by a such as headaches and flushing. committee of community members who Viagra is metabolized by the cyto- will select the award recipients. Recipi- Brewer's Hill Tour — The gothic cottage home of Michael Weber, built in 1876, is one of the stops on the chrome p450 enzyme in the liver. Medi- ents will receive their awards at The Milwaukee Brewer's Hill Home and Gardens Tour. The Brewer's Hill area offers an eclectic mix of resi- cations which inhibit the p450 enzyme United's Sixth Annual Community dents combined with many fine homes. system (specifically the 3A4 isoform) Awards Banquet at the Sheraton Hotel in may affect the metabolism of Viagra. Madison. Milwaukee's Historic Brewers' Hill to Hold These include medications commonly Recognizing our local community used by HIV infected persons, such as members and their talent and dedication is House and Garden Tour on June 6 protease inhibitors and some antibiotics, important to us all, especially in the face such as the newer macrolides e.g. of recent challenges to our civil rights, our By Terry Boughner For those of you who don't know about clarithromycin and azithromycin. family rights and freedom in our schools. Milwaukee—Every two years, the Brewers' Hill, it, along with Walker's When Viagra and protease inhibitors The purpose of The United's Community 1-listnric Brewers' Hill Neighborhood As- Point. is the oldest neighborhood in the and/or antibiotics are taken together, they I Awards is to honor all who are fighting sociation holds a house tour. This year is city—perh4ps the oldest. Neighborhood could cause an elevation in Viagra plasma for our rights and lives. the third time for "the House and Garden legend has it that a fur trader had his cabin concentrations. Medical providers should Past award recipients include David Tour." It will happen on June 6, 1998, rammed into the side of the hill, facing the therefore consider starting these patients Clarenbach, Jamie Nabozny, Sol Kelly- from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There will Milwaukee river. at the lowest possible does of Viagra Jones, Kissing Girls Productions and the be bus service between sites, lectures, True or not, Brewers' Hill is still a fas- (25mg). Hotel Washington, among many others. food vendors and a variety of entertain- cinating place. Viagra's approved package insert states, As a part of our twentieth anniversary ment. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 Back in the 1970's, the once magnifi- "higher plasma levels may increase both celebration, this year The United wishes on the day of the tour. For ticket informa- cent neighborhood had become a pale the efficacy and incidence of adverse to recognize all of the people who have tion, call (414) 299-0746. shadow of the high toned place it once events." worked for and volunteered at The There will be a lecture by former Mil- was. The houses were falling apart. This Viagra is a major advance in the man- United, and to recognize 25 years of waukee Mayor Frank Zeidler. one, where Jerry and I live, was doomed agement of erectile dysfunction, but peo- service for the Madison Gay & Lesbian essential information. to see the city's wrecking ball. ple with HIV and their providers should That's all the for Resource Center. Thank you to everyone Now, let's get on with what this house However, people, like Jerry, with a deep remember that there are many reasons who made these great organizations the tour of Brewers' Hill is all and abiding interest in renovating Victo- erectile dysfunction, ranging from low and garden levels of testosterone to depression, and unique community groups they are today. about. rian homes, began moving in here and fixing things up. Today, over 100 homes that a full medical work up is indicated Survives Gay-Bashing With have undergone—or are undergoing— prior to initiating therapy with this agent. Marshfield Man restoration and rehabilitation. (It's an Viagra and Poppers eternal process, believe me.) Consistent with the way Viagra pro- Both Anger and Hope Walk the quiet, tree-shaded streets and duces its beneficial effects, it may poten- you'll see the rich variety of architecture. tiate the hypotensive effects of nitrates in Marshfield, WI—On Friday night, May very angry. What did we do to deserve any form (particularly inhaled forms such 1998, one of the leaders of the this kind of treatment? Nothing! There's Italianate, Greek Revival, Queen 8, Anne and Federal Style designs, among as amyl mtrate—poppers—and is there- Marshfield Gay and Lesbian Organization "I hold the Wisconsin Christians United fore contraindicated. Gay-basher who responsible for what the basher did to me. others. was victimized by a homes Poppers act by dilating blood vessels struck him on the head five times. The This bather calls himself a man. I call him This year, the tour will include 9 and 4 commercial buildings. For example, and the concurrent use of poppers and suspected assailant is currently in police an animal No man will do this to me. A Viagra could result in sudden and marked Wood County jail in Wis- man knows his sexual identity and is se- Mason Sherwood and Mark Franke are custody in the opening their beautiful Stick-Style Car- lowering of blood pressure, which can be consin Rapids. cure in his sexual identity. This person is potentially serious or even fatal. The victim was Victor Pilsner, 30, who no man. Please See to Brewer's Hill Page 9 had been attending a neighbor's party, not "I will show the other people the marks knowing he was being set up for a Gay- he put on me without showing fear, but Attorney Christopher Krimmer Named to bash. According to those who witnessed with anger. This way, the people will the scene, there were five men dressed in know what Gay-bashing is and what it Head ARCW's Expanded Legal Program camouflage suits with black paint on their does. faces. Half the group stayed at the party "One couldn't believe that this has hap- Milwaukee— The AIDS Resource increasing in every region of the state," and, later, invited Victor to a bar. pened here. Her comment was `Oh, my Center of Wisconsin (ARCW) has an- said ARCW Executive Director Doug Victor asked them if it was safe to go. God!" nounced the statewide expansion of its Nelson. "Our commitment is to assure They assured him that it was safe. Victor The place where Victor works is the Legal Assistance Program that provides that everyone with HIV and AIDS in went to the bar, ordered a soda and China Chef. His co-workers and managers free legal services to people with HIV and Wisconsin has access to legal services." smoked a cigarette. While he was doing were shocked to see what had happened to AIDS. Effective immediately, the pprro- Nelson praised the selection of Krimmer this, he was hit from behind five times. Victor. They didn't know what Gay- gram expand from a Milwaukee- to lead the statewide Legal Assistance Victor went to the bartender, got a phone bashing was until Victor told them and based service to one that is available to all Program. and called 911. Six squad cars answered showed them the marks. They were people living with HIV and AIDS "Christopher is an outstanding public the call. The suspect ran through the back stunned and filled with sorrow. throughout Wisconsin. interest lawyer with a deep commitment door and went to Cheers where he was ar- "I am thankful for all the family and The Legal Assistance Program provides to the fight against AIDS," said Nelson. rested. friends who are helping me to recover HIV-related legal services on issues such "His legal expertise, leadership and advo- Victor has recovered well and will con- from this incident," Victor said. "My life as discrimination, access to benefits, and cacy stalls are a tremendous asset to tinue the struggle for Gay rights. is filled with hope that someday, all hate estate planning. ARCW and guarantee crime," Victor that Wisconsin's "Gay-bashing is a hate will end." The expansion will be led by Attorney AIDS community will be well served." illegal here in Wisconsin. No. said. "It is Christopher Krimmer of Milwaukee who Krimmer expressed great enthusiasm for matter where you live in the State of Wis- has been named by ARCW as the director his new exists. Welcome responsibilities. "I believe that consin, the law of the Legal Assistance Program. Krim- directing the Legal Assistance Program "The police were very helpful and sup- mer, a Cum Laude graduate of the Uni- understand the hate crime will be a great opportunity to address the portive. They Milwaukee Classic versity of Wisconsin Law School, brings legal issues a person with HIV and AIDS laws. They got as much evidence as they to ARCW a powerful background in areas may lock this man up. This basher de- have, regardless of where that person could to of family, creditor/debtor and estate plan- resides in Wisconsin. I hope to make the serves to be brought to justice and be put Players & Fans ning law and civil rights advocacy. Legal Assistance prison. Program at ARCW a in "With over half of the people living model to be followed by other AIDS "I will not stop my fight against hatred. with HIV and AIDS residing m greater This incident gave me the push to fight Good Luck to All! Wisconsin, the need for legal assistance is Please See Krimmer Page 4 more. I am still not afraid, instead I am May 21, 1998—June 3, 1998-WISCONSIN LIGHT-2 Black Caucus Seeks AIDS State of Emergency Washington, DC-AP- The Congressional Black Caucus wants Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Donna Shalala to declare a "state of emergency" in the black News Briefs community over HIV and AIDS, which is the leading killer of blacks 25-44 years old. "This is a national crisis ... and we cannot rest until it is considered as one," Rep. Navy to Promote "Don't Ask" Sailor Maxine Waters, D-Calif., said. She chairs the 39-member caucus. for breaking the govern- An HHS spokeswoman said the department was reviewing its options. Washington, DC—Just months after losing a court decision meeting at the Don't Pursue" policy in pushing officer Timothy R. Waters announced the decision to call for the HHS designation after a ment's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell, and medical professionals. military service, the Navy has selected him to be promoted to its high- Capitol involving caucus members, AIDS activists McVeigh out of billion for AIDS this year; President Clinton has est enlisted rank. In January, U.S. District Court Judge Stanley Sporlcin ruled the Navy The government allocated about $3 in seeking out his America proposed increasing that to $3.8 billion in the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1. broke its own rules in investigating McVeigh, especially Treatment Corp. in judge further stated the Navy had violated the Benny Primm, executive director of the Addiction Research and Online (AOL) screen name identity. The population, account for 36 percent of Electronic Communications Privacy Act by seeking the AOL information without a New York, said blacks, who are 13 percent of the court order. McVeigh, an 18-year Navy veteran, was part of only 15 percent of those all AIDS cases. eligible for promotion to Master Chief Petty Officer. I see this as a very positive de- Same-Sex Unions stellar record," said Servicemembers Legal Defense Anglicans May Approve velopment, and McVeigh has a Anglicans have given a cautious thumbs-up to Network (SLDN) Staff Attorney Dixon Osborne. "I'm pleased that the Navy has seen Vancouver, BC—AP- This province's fit to promote him." the blessing in church of same-sex couples. But final benediction for the move will have to await the approval of New Westmin- Boy Scouts Ignore Own Policies ster Bishop Michael Ingham, who said he won't make a decision until he has talked exclusionary policies which ban Gay youth and atheists with fellow bishops. New York, NY—Despite voted 179 from becoming Boy Scouts, ostensibly because it goes against policy, the Boy Scouts After a vigorous debate, Anglicans representing the diocese's 80 churches of America (BSA) have flagrantly ignored another policy m order to honor an owner of to 170 in support the blessing at their annual meeting, held at Capilano College. numerous gambling casinos. As passed, the motion would allow individual pnests to opt out of giving the bless- At a recent fundraiser, the Boulder Dam Area Council of the BSA awarded Las Ve- ing. gas mogul E. Parry Thomas the "Good Scout Award," even though the Cub Scout Ingham's final decision on the motion will follow a summer conference in Canter- Leader Book explicitly opposes gambling, and the BSA Finance Division adds that bury, England, attended by Anglican bishops from around the world. "General guidelines for money-earning projects include...no gambling." The event was 'The issue of homosexuality will be a major issue at that worldwide conference and held at the Treasure Island Gambling Casino. I intend to go and listen to the discussions before I make up my mind," said Ingham, In addition, the BSA faced a protest of concerned parents and defenders of diversity who can veto the B.C. vote. at the May 9 Orange County (California) Scout-O-Rama. On May 6, the Berkeley Ingham said the blessing is not a wedding, but rather an acknowledgement of a (California) City Council voted 8-1 to deny free marina space to the Sea. Scouts, an af- commitment made by two people of the same sex to each other. filiate of the BSA, because local ordinances make it illegal to discriminate on the basis The United Church of Canada has blessed same-sex couples for the past 10 years, of sexual orientation or religion. and also supports the ordination of homosexuals. Some European churches also recognize homosexual unions, as do some Episcopal Pennsylvania Moves for Civil Rights for All churches in the United States. Pittsburgh—On the heels of a successful May 7 Philadelphia City Council vote for domestic partnership benefits for Lesbian and Gay city workers and tax-breaks for rec- "Sun News" Shows Its Pride ognized same-sex couples throughout the city, fair-minded Pennsylvanians are seeking Myrtle Beach, SC—Ever since organizers announced that South Carolina's Pride98 support for the Pennsylvania Civil Rights Initiative. The Initiative is focused on the in- would be held in Myrtle Beach and subsequent controversy erupted, the Myrtle Beach troduction and adoption of twin civil rights bills to amend the Pennsylvania Human Sun News has provided accurate, in-depth reports of all points of view. The week Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Fair Educational Opportunities Act to include leading up to and the week of Pride98 saw a flurry of interviews, columns and features "sexual orientation" as a category in which people would be protected from discrimi- about Pride98, and about the local Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community nation. Currently, the Initiative is supported by nearly 30 diverse state organizations, in general. the National Black Lesbian and Gay Leadership Council, the National Lesbian and Also, during each day of the festival, the Sun News ran a schedule of that day's and Gay Health Association and the Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund. Organiz- week's events. hi its weekend section, it featured a dance party with RuPaul along with ers hope to have the Initiative introduced into the State Senate by early June. the city's other weekend events, avoiding the temptation to partition the Pride98 events into an exclusively Gay section, or worse, not even mention them at all. Voters The Sun News ran so many stories over the past few months there is not space to Dump "Gang of Five" lead," New credit them all. Noteworthy ones included: "Lesbian couple proud of life they York, NY—In a county where for the past year arts and education were held (April 24) by Yolanda Jones, which is a sensitive profile of a local Lesbian-headed captive by a zealous radical religious group of county commissioners bent on an anti- Gay agenda, voters family, "Struggle for Gay rights not new," (April 30) by Katie Merx, chronicling the in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, primaries disbanded the history of the struggle for civil rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender peo- "Gang of 5." One member of the gang, Commissioner George Higgins (R-Dist: 5), was trounced by ple. challenger Tom Cox. He will face openly Gay Democratic candidate An- Since November 1997, the Sun News has published about 40 stories on Pride98, in- drew Reyes in the general November election. Councilmember Hoyle Martin (R-Dist. 2) lost his cluding stories on the opponents of the event and equal rights for Gay people. seat, but is attempting to get on the November ballot as an independent can- Please share your appreciation with the Myrtle Beach Sun News for its their fair, inclu- didate. The other three won, but according to local observers, Tom Bush [R], who leads the field of the at sive and accurate portrayals of its Lesbian, Gay, bisexual and transgender neighbors. -large position, faces strong competition from both Democrats Contact: John X. Miller, Managing Editor, The Sun News, 914 Frontage Road East, and Republicans. "Voters are tired of the direction they [the Gang of 5] were headed in." said Jerry Fox, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577-6700, fax: 803.626.0356 Assistant Campai Manager for Reyes. "But we're not finished. We need to make sure to elect those who will make real change." Minneapolis Paper Features Transgender Person Minneapolis--The May 5 Minneapolis Star-Tribune featured an in-depth profile of Debra Davis. a local transgender librarian. Davis, who was born David Nielsen, is the head librarian in a Minneapolis high school and recently underwent gender reassign- ment surgery. The article follows Davis through her first week back at school. "Qui- etly, over the past six weeks, Davis and officials of the Minneapolis public schools and other advisers have been putting together a plan to help make the transition from Niel- 1,1,1 sen to Davis in the workplace. It has not been easy. Their hope is that the change will be minimally disruptive to students, faculty and parents," writes reporter Rosalind Bentley. "The topic is not an easy one for many people to understand. Davis is not a cross- dresser, which usually is defined as a person who merely enjoys dressing as the o • • °- site sex. Nor does Davis identify as transsexual—people who decide to have their • s • y WEBBlazers, surgically altered to correspond with the gender they identify with. Davis falls under the broader term `transgender,' applied to people who live as the opposite gender in appearance and behavior but may or may not have their bodies surgically altered." She continues to say that "[a]lthough Davis is not the first educator nationally or lo- cally to come out as transgender, it appears that she is the first secondary school edu- WebBlazers, LLC is the cator in the state—and possibly the nation—to have direct, daily contact with stu- dents." ♦ leading full service Please thank the Minneapolis Star-Tribune for their lucid discussion of sexual iden- Web Presence Provider tity, and for their very human portrait of a courageous, transgender educator. Contact: Pamela Fine, Managing Editor, Minneapolis Star-Tribune, 425 Portland Avenue S., on the region's only direct feed Minneapolis, MN 55488, fax: 612.673.4359. fiber optic network. KCET Moves "In The Life" Los Angeles--After requests from In the Life and GLAAD, Los Angeles' public X Dedicated IP Connections for Businesses television station KCET-TV recently decided to move the time slot for In the Life. The X Complete Storefronts with Credit and Cash Processing program, seen on over 100 public television stations nationwide, is an award-winning Gay and Lesbian series. Previously, the program had no secure time slot on the station, X Project Outsourcing and System/Network Administration and was aired at midnight or 12:30 AM. In a letter sent to KCET this week, GLAAD wrote, "As the only television series devoted exclusively to the issues that face the X Global Post Office services Lesbian and Gay community, In the Life is a resource of unquestionable quality. X Video Teleconference Reflection GLAAD strongly encourages KCET to move the program to 11:00 PM so that more individuals have the opportunity to watch this excellent show." On May 7, the station X Encrypted and Anonymous Services decided to begin airing the program this July at 11:00 PM. Besides the inconsistent air times, In the Life's late time slots made building an audi- ence of loyal viewers almost impossible. "We are very pleased that KCET has com- mitted to a better time slot," John Catania, hi the Life's Director of Communications, told GLAAD. "An airtime of 11:00 PM or earlier is consistent with stations in other major Call television markets and gives In the Life a better chance to build an audience in Today Los Angeles, an important media and television center home to a large and vibrant Gay and Lesbian community." For More Juneau Empire Jabs Anti-Gay Judgement Juneau, AK--On May 1, the Juneau [Alaska] Empire featured an op-ed by Janice Information Gregg Levy urging state legislators to dump a proposed constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. "I enjoy the privileges and responsibilities of marriage," Levy writes. "My husband and I are secure in knowing that we can and will take care of each other - physically, emotionally, financially and legally." She points out a num- 414.443.1428 ber of financial protections she and her husband share, including joint insurance and estate planning as well as legal protections such as power of attorney and next-of-kin authonty in medical emergencies. "These effects of a government-recognized relation- Website: http://www.webblazers.com ship have nothing to do with sex....The state neither requires sex within a marriage, nor E-Mail: [email protected] prohibits sex outside of it," she says. " She adds, "Reexamination of societal beliefs and traditions eventually broke down `core family values' such as segregated schools, prohibition of marriage between [races], prohibition on women voting and many other forms of discrimination....Please abandon all efforts to amend our constitution to pro- hibit same-sex marriage."

I • c 0 0 0 May 21, 1998—June 3, 1998-WISCONSIN LIGHT-3 tradition. Milwaukee LGBT Community Center Hosts St. Camillus Opens "We're inviting as many handicapped and underprivileged children as we can National Community Centers Conference and just as importantly, the proceeds will New Residence for be used to help benefit the Mission Inn— Milwaukee—Milwaukee was host to the ing where we are at in relationship to dedicated to helping children with National Association of Gay and Lesbian other centers." PLWA's HIV/AIDS," said Camillian Brother Ste- Community Centers conference for the Participants agreed the experience was Milwaukee—St. Camillus Manor, a phen Braddock. Western-Midwest Region April 24-26, valuable and agreed to meet again in four newly renovated central city apartment Show times are: Friday, June 19th, 7:00 1998. months. officially began operations on p.m.; Saturday, June 20m and 21', 1:00 More than 31 board members, staff and The Milwaukee LGBT Community May 1'. Under the sponsorship of the and 4:00 p.m. volunteers from nine community centers Center is a community Camillian priests and brothers, the facility Ticket prices in advance are $6 children -based organiza- calling shared stories, participated in seminars tion represented by more than 100 vol- provides safe, supportive and affordable and adults and can be ordered by and taught each other how to build suc- unteers and housing to individuals living with toll free: 1-877-494-7469. over 240 members. The gate cessful community centers. Center's mission is to improve HIV/AIDS. The program is under the di- Tickets will also be available at the the quality adults and $6 children 12 and Representatives from Horizons Com- of life for LGBT people in the Milwaukee rection of Camillian Brother Stephen and are $8 munity Services - Chicago, Illinois, Les- area. This mission is supported by the vi- Braddock. under. bian and Gay Community Services Center sion to provide a home for organizations, Capuchin Franciscan Fathers Robert - New York, New York, Gay and Lesbian businesses, culture and diversity; advo- Wheelock and Mike Sullivan are living in All Community Center of the Ozarks - cate for and provide programs and serv- residence as part of a collaborative minis- Springfield, Missouri, Out Front Minne- ices that meet the needs of our communi- try with Bro. Braddock and St. Camillus. sota - Minneapolis, Minnesota, Gay Les- ties; and educate the public and our "We saw a need for additional housing Men's bian Resource Center - Des Moines, communities about our lives. For more opportunities in the central city for per- Iowa, Lesbian Gay Community Center of information, visit sons with HIV disease," Braddock said. the Center's web site at Manor Greater Kansas City - Missouri, Central www.mkelgbt.com or call the Center's "While autonomous, St Camillus Shoes Minnesota Lesbian Center- St. Cloud, Hotline at (414) 483-4710. and Raphael House residents do interact and Minnesota, Aurora Lesbian Center - Du- and support each other." luth, Minnesota and Milwaukee LGBT The property was purchased and reno- Accessories Community Center participated. HIV Prevention vated with funding from the Camillian Stephanie Hume, a member of the Mil- Order's North American Province. The Fashionable waukee LGBT Community Center board Workshop Presented new facility will be dedicated during a of directors, was integral in organizing ,, ceremony on an undetermined date m Fdflnal the conference and securing Milwaukee "Anything Butt... June. Casual Friday as the location. "In order to have our center be suc- Milwaukee—"Anything Butt..." an in- Circus Weekend at Outdt‘r cessful, it is important we utilize the novative Gay men's health workshop, fa. was among the many examples of HIV mammy- strengths of other community centers in St. Camillus Campus rIP,ap:a WWI prevention programs brought to Wiscon- r 1 MI our region," said Hume. "Meeting people MI p AI Milwaukee—A 'kir= AEI lip !parlor._ imp from the other community centers gave us sin during a recent statewide training. fun Fathers Day week- The Gay & Lesbian Outreach Program end will be had by young and old alike as a sense of the bigger picture. We met the Junior Chamber people who run their centers entirely with of ARCW's Milwaukee office recently Mission Inn Founda- hosted a day-long workshop on HIV pre- tion and St. Camillus HIV/AIDS Ministry SINCE 1939 volunteers and others who have 25 people vention and Gay men's health. Twenty host the Liebel Family Circus on on staff, " Hume reflected. June 19- five AIDS prevention educators from 21, 1998, for five performances under the MAKE IT YOUR SHOE STORE Carlie Steen and Carmen Vasguez staff across Wisconsin attended the workshop, Big Top. members at the Lesbian and Gay Com- led by Chris Bartlett, Project Coordinator Clowns, elephants, monkeys, horses, Grand Avenue Mall munity Services Center of New York, led for the Safeguards Project at the AIDS dangerous high wire acts and more all a session called Promote the Vote, to en- Information Network in Philadelphia. come together in the one ring European MILWAUKEE, WI 271-5175 courage community centers to register Bartlett presented his research about voters and make their communities aware incorporating Gay men's health issues of political issues. into an HIV prevention program in Ann DeGroot, Executive Director, at Philadelphia. He shared examples of Mediation_ a sensibleway to manageconflict out of court. Out Front Minnesota and Milwaukee health programs that educate and em- LGBT Community Center member, power Gay men including a Hepatitis for personal and workplace issues Karen Gotzler taught participants about vaccination campaign and a service di- board development. A fundraising and rectory of Gay-friendly health care pro- membership development seminar was viders. • Rights are protected Joanne Sznaider, CICSW, CEAP presented by Jen Enka from Milwaukee's • You have control One highlight of the training was a Amy Schwartz, CICSW 9 to 5 and Sheila Zelenski, Milwaukee presentation about Bartlett's unique • Cost effective LGBT Community Center Co-President. • Cooperative process workshop series about healthy anal sex Eastside Collaborative Solutions, Inc. Another topic during the conference called "Anything Butt." "It was such a For a FREE recording with 4421 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood, WI 53211 was volunteer recruitment. Participants of Gay unique concept to have a group information on Mediation call 963-9138 become involved with their local commu- men get together to talk about anal sex 414-963-9138 fax 414-963-9174 nity centers for a variety of reasons. and what it meant to them. It makes a lot DeGroot works to "bring diversity to- of sense to incorporate this kind of dia- gether and build true community." One logue into an I-11V prevention program," of the most popular reasons for becoming said Andy Bagnall, Manager of the Gay involved with a community center was to & Lesbian Outreach Program. create a better coming out experience for Bagriall coordinated the workshop, youth. "I which was made possible through Cen- Want To Be Your Jeweler." Others reported they became involved ters for Disease Control supplemental with their community centers because funding. someone recognized their talents and "In the late 1990's, HIV prevention asked them to be involved. Some became programs are challenged with the task of ry involved because they recognized a need reintegrating HIV and AIDS back into in their community. the larger health care needs of Gay and Such was the case with Charles Ewing, bisexual men without losing the impor- who got involved when he and his partner tant messages of safer sex and HIV. were driving by to see where the Gay and Chris helped us to begin to think how Commitment, Lesbian Community Center of the Ozarks this might work in Wisconsin and gave was located. Upon seeing the appearance us some great examples of programs that of the center, Ewing's partner, an interior could meet the needs of men in our decorator commented, "This is not going community," said Bagnall. to work." Ewing's partner redecorated HIV prevention staff from all ARCW Friendship & the community center and Ewing later offices, the AIDS Network in Madison, became vice-president of the board. 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Now is the 5:00 p.m. fierce competition, great plays and a good time. time for us to mobilize around strength- The Classic is special to Milwaukee. It is Gay America's first Softball tournament. ening our hand on the issues of equal civil June 18th Issue Although it has changed somewhat over the years, the same spirit of friendly alternative sexual on- different cities and rights for people of 12th competition, building bridges between Gay communities in entation. Who knows what the outcome Articles—Friday, June fostering friendships remains its central focus. latest Washington circus? Ads his volunteers are owed the will be of this Tournament Commissioner, Tommy Salzsieder and Conveniently forgetting that most of our Non-Camera Ready—June 12th thanks of our community for all of their efforts. We are proud to say they are part of most effective presidents have been avid Camera Ready—June 156 our Wisconsin community. We also extend our thanks to the Cream City Foundation pundits have equated support they have once again skirt-chasers, 5:00 am, and the Miller Brewing Company for the financial Clinton's sexcapades of (what was meant extended to the Classic. personal nature with around the Midwest to be) a private and Last but by no means least, we thank all of those players from public and political transgres- us with their participation. Welcome to Milwaukee and the very and Canada who have honored sions of Nixon during Watergate. Caution good luck to all of the teams. This questionable comparison only The fact that someone's name appears in points up the desperation of conservatives this paper in no way implies sexual orien- to inflate a non-issue to crisis proportions. tation. Letters Unfortunately, the sick hunger ofthe me- i dia for something to take up the slack of the supervisors enacted an assigned seating ar- sensationalism left in the wake of O.J. Read All About It Texas Politics rangement for phoners that changed on a Simpson, JonBenet Ramsey and Princess monthly basis. Some of my co-workers did not Diana is playing right into their hands, On the Web TO THE EDITOR: want to sit next to me because they knew and and may actually sway opinion enough to From mid-April to mid-November of 197, I hated the fact that I am Gay. Supervisors and remove the president from office. lived in Austin before moving to San Fran- co-workers candy-coated this behavior with Regardless, in recent years we truly cisco. During my stay there, I worked in the other excuses. have "boldly gone where no man has gone www.wilight.com fundraising call center for the Republican I don't believe that changing jobs would before." In November, whether we're Party of Texas for about seven months before I have made an improved difference for me or voting for Al Gore as sitting president, Al finally left Austin. I made phoner of the month any other known or suspected Gay person in Gore the pretender to the presidency, or Give the People Light and they in June and July and second place in Septem- Austin. some other voice that has the possibility ber and October while working there. This cre- Before my departure, I had some discussion to carry on our struggles, we need to make will find their own way. ated two first place monthly bonuses of $100 about my allegations and experience with sure progress continues by making our each an two second place bonuses of $50 each higher-up officials in the Texas GOP office in- voices heard. Without continued vigi- for me. cluding the finance officer, Jill Johnson. She lance,. we may find all the gains we've The I do believe that my native deep Southern got her position after state party Chairman, experienced being threatened by a colli- accent and voice was a major asset for my Tom Pauken, resigned to run for Attorney sion with the dreaded Republican asteroid. GOP fundraising there. This made me sound General and was replaced by long-time vice- Wisconsin very believable over the phone as a good ol' chair, Susan Weddington while I was working boy, Southern "redneck," conservative Repub- there. Susan is not related to Sara Weddington KRIMMER Light lican. I am really a liberal Democrat with most who successfully argued the "Roe v. Wade" Continued From Page 1 issues and candidates. case before the Supreme Court. I had to contend with constant subtle and Over the years, Pauken has aligned himself service organizations across the nation," overt homophobia, favoritism, mismanage- and the Texas GOP with the radical right. He ment etc., from supervisors and co-workers said Krimmer. has become a constant rabid critic of Governor One way he hopes to achieve this goal is while working for the Texas GOP. The much- George W. Bush (a moderate Republican who needed huge amount of pledge money that was for ARCW lawyers to zealously represent has progressively distanced himself from the or AIDS, connect them coming in from my phone calls is why the two radical right since his election). Pauken's end- people with HIV homophobic (of the three) supervisors (and with other ARCW resources and alleviate less feud with Bush has ended any chance of practical and personal ramifi- their higher-up protectors in office) did not en- him being elected Attorney General or to any some of the gage in a vicious effort to fire or harass me cations of a person's legal case. other statewide position in Texas. I am quite "The legal process is often quite con- into quitting. I finally left on my own. sure that the popular incumbent, Dan Morales I experienced a lot of jealousy from co- fusing and frustrating if people with HIV (a Democrat) will easily win re-election in and AIDS are in poor health or are work- Executive & Editorial Offices workers about my fundraising ability and often November. overheard homophobic remarks from some of ing hard to maintain their health. The last 1843 N. Palmer David Raffield thing they need is the burden of fighting them about me. San Francisco Milwaukee, WI 53212 Several months after I began working there, through this legal maze," Krimmer said. "I believe that the essence of being a law- (414) 372-2773 In yer is to be a strong advocate for the cli- LIGHT FAX: (414) 372-1840 Space, No One Can Hear You Scream ent, and I look forward to representing and assisting clients with HIV and AIDS Office Hours: Or Why We Should Care About "Babegate" in their legal endeavors." Krimmer Monday-Friday-10:00 a.m. -5:30 p.m. Commentary has been a Cooperating Attor- by Mary Shafer fice, the demons have leapt, Alien-like, ney with the American Civil Liberties 24-Hour Recording Borrowing popular outer space meta- from the shadows. What roused them? Union of Wisconsin where he assisted in phor: I believe Commander Billy has been really not hard to figure out. Publisher It's representing Gay and Lesbian clients, and Jerry Johnson launching his rocket into the wrong black In November, Congressional races will worked with Legal Action holes. Frankly, I of Wisconsin. couldn't care less. But I be decided, and GOP members are des- Krimmer has volunteered with The Executive Editor have to. perate to hang on to their majority. In a United Terry Boughner, Ph.D. Since I was of Madison and in the Legal De- old enough to vote, I period of prosperity and general content- partment of AIDS Network in Madison. Arts & watched with dismay as twelve years of Entertainment Editor ment such as we haven't experienced in He has lectured on the dynamics of same Geno oppressive federal administration system- 30 years, the Republican party—that of sex domestic atically beat the violence to organizations SpotLight Editor spirit out of this country. mean-spirited divisiveness and exclu- such as Dane County Advocates. I saw the elects of policies of two radi- sion—is hard-pressed to give anyone a Bill Meunier cally Krimmer also assists in the Gay and conservative, out-of-touch old men: reason to vote for them. The sting of their Lesbian sensitivity training for a failing economy, a demoralized citi- Milwaukee Advertising Manager trickle-down hatred and fuzzy economic Police Department recruits. He was a Jerry Johnson zenry, and the subtle but insidious ap- thinking is still felt. proval of Cum Laude graduate from the University 372-2773 institutionalized hatred against In the absence of any substantial legis- of Wisconsin - Milwaukee where he all that wasn't white, middle class, lation to offer, they need political lasers to Columnists and Reporters straight and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Bible-believing. shoot. Conveniently disregarding the dal- Science in 1993. Glenn Bishop, Ruthie, Brian Treglown, Then, in 1992, I watched with glee as an liances of their own highly visible mem- Barbara Lightner, Bill Meunier, Dasty Sass, unlikely At ARCW, Krimmer assumes responsi- character from the South accu- bers (anyone recall Newt Gingrich leaving bility for the delivery Dr. Karen Lamb, Carl Szatsmary, Dr. Suzie' rately gauged this zeitgeist and somehow of a wide array of Shovelit, Sasha Alyson, John Jahn his wife on her deathbed for a younger HIV related legal services including estate managed to become its voice. woman?), they cloud the screen with these His planning; insurance and public benefit as- campaign was riddled with allega- "moral" allegations. sistance; tions of a tendency to dabble in disability benefits; civil rights; Associated Press conjugal They dredge up case after case of al- discrimination; breach of confidentiality; Ap relations outside his marriage. Several leged "sexual harassment" by the Presi- landlord/tenant and debtor/creditor issues; times, it appeared the newcomer was dent, hoping this controversy will be some Copyright © 1998 down for the count, child and family issues; municipal ordi- but he pressed on, ammunition, however feeble, against an nance violations; consumer and By Novo Graphics, Ltd. earning the sobriquet "Comeback Kid." criminal administration that has clearly served the law. THE WISCONSIN LIGHT is published biweekly by NOVO In the end, he parlayed his ability to majority of the people well for nearly six Krimmer is available by appointment to GRAPHICS. LTD.. with offices at 1843 N. Palmer, perceive and address the Milwaukee, WI 53212. Advertising and copy deadlivi the real needs of our years. meet with individuals nation into an unexpected upset of the with HIV and AIDS Thursday prior to publication. Opinions expressed by So, what does all this have to do with at ARCW offices located in Appleton, writers. in WISCONSIN LIGHT are not necessarily those of prevailing regime. I the publisher, editor, or our advertisers. Any reference was thrilled. the LesBiGay community? Eau Claire, I didn't care if he liked women other Green Bay, Kenosha, La madE to any individual or organization should not be Plenty. Generally, an incumbent party construed as an indication of the same's sexual or affection than his wife. She didn't Crosse, Milwaukee, Rhinelander, Superior seem too con- will remain in office when people are, on and Wausau. ARCW's Legal orientation or preference. All copy. Text. design, photos, and cerned, either. After awhile, I developed Assistance illustrations in advertisements are published with the the whole, satisfied. Under such circum- Program understanding that the advertiser is fully authorized and has my own theories about that relationship. is also available to the stances, the populace becomes compla- HIV/AIDS community in Madison and secured proper written consent for the use of names. Anyway, he was speaking to issues that cent; voter turnout drops significantly. pictures, or testimonials of any living person. and concerned me. And he was the first presi- South central Wisconsin. WISCONSIN LIGHT may lawfully publish and cause such Low voter participation always bodes well Funding for the ARCW Legal Assis- publication to be made; and the advertiser agrees by dent to ever publicly utter the "L" word— submitting ads to indemnify and save blameless the for the Republican party; in fact, they tance Program is provided publication of any error that may be contained in said ad. and I don't mean "liberal." Things were by the State of count on it for much of their success. 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Milwaukee, WI 53211 Nebraska Mayor Mike Johanns easily Dobson demanded a high-level meeting Investment Property won the nomination Tuesday, May 5. with GOP Congressional leaders last Christensen, wept as he gave his con- week, at which he reportedly repeated his cession speech, then looked down at a row threats of a revolt again. of photographers in front of him. "You "It's clear that Jon Christensen is a foot guys up front here taking my picture -- I soldier in the Dobson and Bauer army," beg...that you don't use one of me crying," Tafel said. "And if the Republican Paartrtyy OUTSTANDING he said. "This may be the last time l'in marches with him, it will march off a c the paper." -- we will lose the House in 1998." With 64 percent of precincts reporting, Johanns had 41 percent of the vote. State Auditor John Breslow was second with 29 AT&T and Unions percent, while Christensen trailed with 28 percent. Reach Accord on Jack H. Smith Christensen had been a front-numer in the race after a late entry. In the final days Domestic Partners Associate Vice President of the campaign, Christensen announced he would never hire a Gay or Lesbian per- Washington, DC--The Human Rights 8.5 Million Dollars in Sales in 19,97 son to work in his state government. Campaign (HRC) praised AT&T and two In Wisconsin, Congress Mark Neumann of its unions for reaching agreement on a told a Right Wing group the same thing. contract that includes domestic partner Neumann is currently running for the U.S. benefits for the company's Gay and Les- Senate. bian employees. Christensen's anti-Gay stance won the "Every time a Fortune 100 company in- endorsement of religious extremist leader stitutes these benefits, it demonstrates that James Dobson of the Colorado-based Fo- domestic partner benefits make good cus on the Family. business sense," said HRC Education Di- Christensen also bragged to reporters rector Kim Mills, who oversees workplace that his fiancée, a former Miss America, issues for the organization. "AT&T and was a virgin and unleashed a barrage of the unions agreed to these benefits in one negative attacks against Johanns, who po- of the most congenial negotiating sessions sitioned himself as the centrist in the race. ever—further evidence that these benefits Christensen, a 35-year-old fimdamen- are a cost-effective means of attracting talist Christian, stood by the attacks, say- and keeping good employees." ing they would "be a rallying cry for so- "This is historic, said Linda Escalante, cial conservatives." Co-President of Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay Johanns welcomed the backlash. "Thank and Transgendered United Employees at you, Jon Christensen, for energizing my AT&T (LEAGUE). "LEAGUE congratu- team with your shabby campaign tactics," lates AT&T, the Communications Work- he said. "They are motivated and going to ers of America (CWA), and the Interna- be out there in droves." tional Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Log Cabin Republicans had joined oth- (IBEW) on treating AT&T employees ers in condemning Christensen's tactics. with equity and fairness in the bargaining "It's the kind of extreme and hateful Gay- process. lashing that makes a substantial number Founded in 1987, LEAGUE at AT&T is f swing voters disgusted with the Re- the oldest LGBT employee organization Selling...Your Real Estate Broker ublican Party at a national level," said and serves as a model for many other em- Buying or tichard Tafel, Log Cabin's executive di- ployee groups around the country. should be professional, understanding, and ector. AT&T, CWA and IBEW announced to- "Jon Christensen not only endorsed dis- day that they have reached a tentative ACCESSIBLE. Timination, he promised to practice bla- agreement on a four-year contract. The tant discrimination against people in his settlement came nearly three weeks before own office by dismissing a person's merit the expiration of the current contract. and focusing on their sexual orientation," "Once this contract is ratified, AT&T Tale! said. "It's ridiculous to believe that will join the growing ranks of major U.S. Call Jack now! there will not be a single Gay person corporations that have realized domestic working anywhere in the entire state gov- partner benefits amount to equal pay for Northshore Office A414 962-4413 Nnment, so what he is proposing is off the equal work," Mills said. Jeep end." The Human Rights Campaign has ADirect: 961-8314 Ext. 199 Shorevvgar In recent weeks, Dobson has issued documented more than 500 U.S. employ- public threats against the GOP that unless ers that offer such benefits to their Gay AHome/Voice mail: 224-1452 it adopts his far right social agenda, he and Lesbian employees. Among them are A www.jackhsrnith.com will lead a revolt against the party among such household names as Disney, Kodak, his followers. Dobson and anti-Gay ac- IBM, Hewlett Packard and Reebok. 0 New Study Finds HIV Patients Not Taking May 21,1998—June 3,1998—WISCONSIN LIGHT-7 Medications or Take "Drug Holidays99 Please Read Wilmington, DE—A new national sur- than half (54%) of their HIV patients By Gerardo Montemayor vey examining patients' compliance to missed doses or were otherwise non- HIV medications found that 43% of pa- compliant with medication in the previous Victim Advocate, Anti-Violence Project tients admit to not taking their medica- month. Physicians estimated that on aver- For may people, Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer and has tions as prescribed. age, six percent of anti-HIV prescriptions become a busy weekendfor activities and nightlife. For some, Chicago has become a WV-treating physicians also estimated are never filled by patients. tourist destination for this weekend and other weekends throughout the year. Wel- that 54% of their patients do not properly The study also identified an alamiing come to all the Bear Pride or International Mr. And Ms. Leather participants and adhere to medication requirements, there- other visitors this Memorial Day weekend and visitors throughout the year. Whether trend among HIV patients who—because you live in fore dramatically reducing the effective- of new drug cocktails—are living longer. the Chicago area or are visiting us, here is some important reading. ness of potent new drug "cocktails" and Non-compliance appeared to become In preparation for summer and wanner weather, Horizon's Anti-Violence Project, potentially resulting in multi-drug resis- a victim assistance and advocacy program serving the LGBT or HIV/AIDS impacted worse in patients with prolonged use of victims of violence tant strains of HIV. anti-HIV drugs. and discrimination since 1988, wants to share information re- The study, "Adherence to Antiretroviral Drug holidays—periods during which a gardingprevention of violence andprotection in the even violence occurs. Regimens in HIV Infected Patients: Re- patient stopped taking the drug regimen For Prevention, We Suggest the Following: sults of a Survey Among Patients and completely—increased from an average • Hang out in groups of people instead of being alone. There's strength in num- Physicians" was published this month in duration of 6.2 days for patients on ther- bers. Realize that no neighborhood is safe. Violence can occur all over the city the Journal of the International Asso- apy for two to 12 months, to an average and suburbs. Stay in well-lighted, higher traffic areas if possible. ciation of Physicians in AIDS Care and duration of 14.4 days for those on therapy • Always stay aware of your surroundings and people in your surroundings. Stay was sponsored by The Dupont Merck for more than 25 months. Nearly one- sober and mentally alert if you plan to be out in public. Trust your instincts to Pharmaceutical Company. fourth (23%) of all patients reported bay- avoid someone by crossing the street, walking away, going indoors, etc. The study demonstrates that while new ing taken an drug holiday. • Stay focused while on the street. .Consider how headphones, drugs, alcohol, drug cocktails for the treatment of HIV According to the study, many HIV- emotional stress and discussion can distract you from keeping safe. Asking for a offer hope to physicians and patients, treating physicians may solely rely on match or change or asking the time of day. is a common means of distraction sometimes these regimens may fail. limited indicators to identify patients who used by street criminals just before committing a crime. Treatment failure may result from pre- are non-compliant. Physicians typically • Carry a noise-making device to sound an alarm if there is an attack. Have your existing drug-resistant strains of HIV or realised patients had been non-compliant keys available (in your hand) for quick entry into your car, home or apartment. from resistance that develops during when they observed an increase in a pa- If you choose to carry mace or pepper spray, realize it can be taken from and antiretroviral therapy. tient's viral load (62%), when a patient in- used against you. If you carry chemical protection, be mentally prepared to use On average, six percent of anti- formed them of non-compliant behavior it and be informed on its proper use. 14W prescriptions are never filled (42%) or when they asked their patients • Use caution when meeting people via the intemet, e-mail or classified ads. Meet by patients about non-compliance (12%). Other indi- in a public space and realize that at any point you can say no to further activity. "Resistance to HIV medications can cators included decreases m CD4 cell Be aware of the risks taken when you socialize (go home) with a stranger. quickly occur because of inadequate drug counts (15%) and increases in symptoms • If you go home with a stranger, introduce that person to your friends before- combinations or inadequate adherence to (13%). hand. Let them know the time frame you plan to spend with that person and ask therapy," said Joel E. Gallant, M.D., Increases in viral load or decreases in them to worry about you (and perhaps, call the police) in the event you are M.P.H., associate professor of medicine, CD4 cell counts may not necessarily be missing too long. The Johns Hopkins University School of the result of patient non-compliance. Pre- • Watch out for "roofies" or other drugs that can affect your mental awareness Medicine. existing viral resistance or ineffective being added to your drink. Get your own drinlc, hold on to it at all times (even in "Even mild degrees of non-compliance drug regimens may also be the cause. the restroom) and stop drinking immediately if you notice odd side effects. You can lead to resistance," Gallant said. However, many physicians continue to can also make sure to order closed-container drinks, such as beer, soda or bot- "Once resistant strains of HIV are present, rely upon viral load and CD4 count meas- tled water and open yourself nar- urements as indictors of non-adherence. the patient's treatment options are If Violence Occurs rowed and sometimes entirely exhausted." As a consequence, the majority of the physicians (84%) reported limiting certain • Prioritize your personal safety first. Get away from whoever is hurting you. It's According to the study, nearly all pa- okay to run in order to protect yourself If attacked, protect your head, eyes and tients (93%) understood that taking anti- drugs due to concerns about patient com- pliance. midsection from too much damage. If you are hurt or suffer several blows to the HIV drugs properly would prolong their head, get medical attention. lives. Despite this high level of awareness, When asked for suggestions on how to improve adherence, 74% of physicians • Write yourself a narrative of the incident with as much detail as possible to keep one-fourth of patients (26%) disclosed details accurate. Call the police if you want to press charges. Call the AVP Hot- personal non-adherence in the prior day identified simplification of the dosing regimen as the most important interven- line-773-871-CARE—for documentation, referrals, information and support. and almost half (43%) admitted to non- Don't blame yourself for someone else's violent behavior. adherence in the prior week. Furthermore, tion and 24% of patients identified this as a potential solution. These simplifications • Be aware of options available if you are victimized by hate crime, domestic slightly more than half (54%) professed to violence, discnmination or police misconduct/abuse. Horizon's Anti-Violence know others who were non-adherent be- included using medications without food restrictions, using one-daily dosing regi- Project operates a 24 hour crisis line which provides counseling, referrals and cause of complicated dosing regimens. information and advocacy. In the HIV-treating physicians segment mens or having medications with simpler of the study, doctors estimated that more regimens and fewer doses per day.

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WHILE YOU STILL CAN. May 21, 1998—June 3, 1998-WISCONSIN LIGHT--8 Nike Chairman Calls Reggie White "Crazy" 4 But Continues to Work with Him Washington, DC--The Human Rights weeks later on ABC-TV's "20/20," and Campaign (HRC) has called on the Nike on April 30, he appeared with anti-Gay Corp. to explain why, if it believes Green activists Alveda Celeste King and singers Bay Packer Reggie White is "crazy," it Angie and Debbie Winans at a rally continues to use him to sell their products. against a non-discrimination ordinance in "Nike's posture with regard to Reggie Ypsilanti, Mich. White makes no sense and is a clear at- "This is not a question of Reggie tempt by the company to have it both White's private, personal opinions. He has ways," said Kim I. Mills, HRC's educa- now joined forces with some of the coun- tion director. try's staunchest anti-Gay activists work- "Nike claims to disagree with White's ing to overturn non-discrimination laws," virulently anti-Gay statements while it Mills said. "Nike's non-discrimination continues to use him to represent the policy and its domestic partner program— company in public. Gay Americans, and both of which cover Lesbian and Gay our friends and families, are not fooled by workers—lose all meaning if this is what this kind of phony lip service." Mills said. their spokesman does in his free time." Milwaukee to learn "Reggie White is, in simplest On April 23, HRC assailed the Nike Meeting of the Minds - HIV prevention specialists from throughout Wisconsin met in terms, not evil—he's just crazy." Corp. for prevention. welcoming White back to the about incorporating Gay Men's Health Issues into HIV Nike Chairman, Philip Knight Green Bay Packers two weeks alter his presentation about Bartlett's unique On Tuesday, May 12, Nike Chairman speech to the Wisconsin Assembly, which HIV Prevention workshop series about healthy anal sex Philip Knight addressed a luncheon at the was filled with racial, ethnic and anti-Gay called "Anything Butt." "It was such a National Press Club at which he said, in stereotypes. Workshop Presented unique concept to have a group of Gay response to a question about White's anti- "Contrary to what Nike claims, White men get together to talk about anal sex Gay activity: "Reggie White is in simplest did not apologize `to those who may have "Anything Butt..." and what it meant to them. It makes a lot terms not evil -- he's just crazy. And es- been offended,"' said Elizabeth Birch, of sense to incorporate this kind of dia- sentially we have, in more diplomatic lan- HRC's executive director. "I, for one, . Milwaukee—"Anything Butt..." an in- logue into an HIV prevention program," guage than that, said that. We don't agree heard no apology to the millions of Gay novative Gay men's health workshop, said Andy Bagnall, Manager of the Gay with Ins statements, but we think that he and Lesbian Americans, and our fiends was among the many examples of HIV & Lesbian Outreach Program. does have the right to speak his mind. But and families, who were gravely offended prevention programs brought to Wiscon- Bagnall coordinated the workshop, they really go against what we stand for as by White's remarks." sin during a recent statewide training. which was made possible through Cen- a company." Birch sent a letter April 23 to Knight The Gay & Lesbian Outreach Program ters for Disease Control supplemental In a speech delivered March 25 to the expressing dismay. Thomas E. Clarke, of ARCW's Milwaukee office recently funding. Wisconsin Assembly, White, an ordained Nike's president and chief operating offi- hosted a day-long workshop on HIV pre- "In the late 1990's, HIV prevention minister, called homosexuality a sin and cer, wrote back, saying the company dis- vention and Gay men's health. Twenty programs are challenged with the task of asserted that it was a chosen "alternative agreed with White but, "Reggie is entitled five AIDS prevention educators from reintegrating HIV and AIDS back into lifestyle." He equated Gay people to "li- to his opinions, regardless of how mis- across Wisconsin attended the workshop, the larger health care needs of Gay and ars, cheaters, [those who are] malicious guided and insensitive we believe they led by Chris Bartlett, Project Coordinator bisexual men without losing the impor- and back stabbers." are. It's on this basis that we plan to con- for the Safeguards Project at the AIDS tant messages of safer sex and He repeated those assertions several tinue our relationship with Reggie." Information Network in Philadelphia. Chris helped- us to begin to think how Bartlett presented his research about this might work in Wisconsin and gave Incorporating Gay men's health issues us some great examples of programs that into an HIV prevention program in could meet the needs of men in our Philadelphia. He shared examples of community," said Batman. health programs that educate and em- HIV prevention staff from all ARCW power Gay men including a Hepatitis offices, the AIDS Network in Madison, vaccination campaign and a service di- BESTD Clinic, Center for AIDS Inter- rectory of Gay-friendly health care pro- vention Research, the State HIV/AIDS viders. Program, STD Specialties and UMOS One highlight of the training was a . the attended the workshop. HRC Announces Plans for OutVote '98, National LGBT Political Convention Washington, DC—The weekend of skills and information people need to go September 17-20, is shaping up to be one hack to their employer and make the best of the most exciting ever for advocates of possible cases for a non-discrimination Lesbian and Gay equal rights as the Hu- policy covering sexual orientation and/or man Rights Campaign (HRC) presents domestic partner benefits. OutVote '98, its second national political The activist track will offer workshops convention, and the Second Annual HRC on working in coalitions; mobilizing National Dinner. communities of faith; lobbying; state and OutVote '98 is expected to draw 1,000 federal issues; and much more. yu Lesbian and Gay activists to Washington And the youth track will help partici- for the most cutting-edge political training pants leam more about organizing on At The Metro — ARCW volunteers served guests at the Hotel Metro "Under Construction Party" held at the available. The two-day convention culmi- campus and in the community, on plan- hotel on Saturday May 2. The event raised more than $12,000. nates with the Second Annual National ning and executing successful National committees such as decorations or enter- Dinner September 19. Corning Out Day events; and on the role AIDS Walk tainment; day-of registration; rest stop co- Among the dinner speakers will be the of young activists in political campaigns. ordination; and many more. Office help is world-renowned poet Dr. Maya Angelou. "OutVote '98 will take place the same Wisconsin Getting also key to a successful walk, and volun- HRC will also present its first National weekend as the Christian Coalition's teers are needed for data entry and phone Family Civil Rights Award to rocker Road to Victory conference which gives banking. Melissa Etheridge, her partner, ac- us the opportunity to contrast our mes- in Gear; Volunteer If you would like to register for the tress/model Julie Cypher and their sages with the extremist messages of the Walk or get more information on volun- daughter. Christian Coalition," said HRC communi- Today! teering, please call (414) 225-1521 or 1- "These two events are extraordinarily cations director and senior strategist 800-348-WALK. important for the Lesbian and Gay politi- Milwaukee —September 20 seems a David M. Smith. off, cal community because of the caliber of The weekend will begin early for dedi- long way but preparations for AIDS trainers and speakers participating in cated activists, who are invited to Wash- Walk Wisconsin 1998 are already under- both," said HRC Executive Director ington on Thursday, September 17, to way. Now in its ninth year, the AIDS Re- See us on the Web Elizabeth Birch. "Putting them together source Center of Wisconsin (ARCW) will lobby their senators and members of Con- W1111. 11 IIIOILCOM in the same weekend was a logical com- gress. produce AIDS Walk Wisconsin to raise bination." "We encourage everyone who can spare money for AIDS service organizations OutVote '98 will offer the most cutting- the time to come to Washington that day throughout the state. edge political training for HRC members AIDS Walk Wisconsin looks forward to and visit their elected representatives," ti ANONYMOUS HIV and allies. More than 20 workshops will says Winnie Stachelberg, HRC's political registering over 15,000 walkers and a - be divided into four breaking the $1 million mark This can ANTIBODY TESTS tracks: candi- director. "Get in touch with us and we'll Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday date/electoral; grassroots activism; work- help you coordinate only happen with the help of many dedi- place these visits and pro- cated volunteers. In 6—8:30 pm issues; and youth/campus issues. vide whatever background materials you 1997, ARCW and People who complete three sessions in a AIDS Walk Wisconsin was supported by - — might need to talk to your congress people vn BESTD MEN'S CLINIC track will receive a certificate of comple- about ENDA, hate over 930 volunteers, each one had their tion from HRC. cnmes, Lesbian health, own reason to help. STD Diagnosis & Treatment HIV and AIDS or other subjects." Tuesdays 6—8:30 pm • Walk-In "If people wish to concentrate on a par- The "Among the many reasons to volunteer ticular Second Annual National Dinner with area, the certificate recognizes that promises to be as exciting as the first. The the AIDS Walk Wisconsin are: they've obtained the entire skills set," black-tie gala No one has been cured of AIDS BESTD WOMEN'S CLINIC says Kim will feature poet Dr. Maya 1st and 3rd Mills, HRC's education director Angelou as well as national political lead- There is no ITIW vacination Thursday (Monthly) and OutVote program chair. "But there ers. One half of all new FIIV infections in 6-8:30 pm • Walk -In will be plenty of variety for everyone and HRC has developed a special pricing the U.S. occur in people under age 25" attendees are free to pick and choose from said Marge Beil, Director of Special SUPPORT GROUPS a schedule for people who register early for CLO giant menu of options." OutVote and for those who wish to pur- Events. These motivations runs deeply For Gay HIV+ Men and Their Partners The candidate/electoral track will con- chase combination tickets to OutVote and throughout the corp of volunteers that sist of workshops that train people in the the National Dinner. For registration and make the AIDS Walk Wisconsin such an CX2 HIV EARLY fundamentals of working in campaigns, pricing information, call Box Office Tick- exciting and successful fundraising event. from message creation to fund raising to The first opportunity to volunteer is the INTERVENTION PROGRAM ets at 1-800-494-8497. Call for information getting out the vote, and workshops for Early Registration (Before August, 1), annual "Poster Blast" to place AIDS Walk people who plan to run for office them- posters and registration materials in an $105;Registration (After August, 1), stores, selves. People concentrating in this track $135; Onsite Registration, $150 OutVote churches, businesses and schools lust can round out their experience with one or throughout the state. The Poster Blast will e--. '98 National Dinner Package (Until tat EST more of the "universal electives" such as August, 1), $299. take place on June 6 in southern Wiscon- public presentations and speech making; sin, while volunteers in Northern Wiscon- Travel-On is HRC's official travel sin will 1240 East Brady Street how, when and why to talk to the media; agency for the weekend. We urge you to deliver posters on June 13. framing the issues; and an update on legal make your airline through them at Other volunteering opportunities include 414-272-2144 issues/legislation. 800/333-1225 or 301/495-5990, account team organizing; summer festival and Call for information and appointments The workplace track will zero in on the #410. event outreach; working with one of many May 21, 1998—June 3, 1998—WISCONSIN LIGHT-9 GOP Mayor Leads New York City into Granting Domestic Partner Benefits New York, NY— In what is touted as an right to be buried with a partner in the important advance in Gay and Lesbian city-owned Canarsie cemetery, a right rights, New York City plans to ensure that now reserved for spouses. Other changes unmarried couples are treated the same as involve rights to parking permits (an in- married ones on everything from housing valuable commodity in New York City) to parking permits to burial rights. and disclosure statements filed by city The legislation "moves closer to the employees. ideal of human rights, and treating every- "The thing that's really important in this one fairly," said Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, law is it does as much as the city can do to a Republican whose office drafted the recognize domestic partner relationships. proposal. That's not what other cities have done," "I believe New York is setting the pace said Matt Foreman, executive director of for the rest of the country," he said. Empire State Pride Agenda that worked For years, the city has been recognized on the bill. for accommodating policies toward Gay Similar issues have been debated around and Lesbian couples. A series of direc- the country. tives, at least one of which dates to 1989, I After a five-year fight by Gay activists, extended to domestic partners the rights Philadelphia's City Council approved a once reserved for spouses and family measure to extend health and pension members, such as visitation in city jails benefits to same-sex partners of city and hospitals, and succession for city- 0901011009909 workers. San Francisco has faced court supervised housing. challenges in its attempt to force the Giuliani's legislation, proposed Monday, roughly 6,000 companies doing business May 11, and written in cooperation with with the city to offer the same benefits to advocates for Gay rights, would make employees' unmarried domestic partners, those policies permanent by writing them Gay or straight, as they provide to into law. It would apply to heterosexual spouses. and same-sex domestic partnerships reg- At a time when some states have been istered with the City Clerk. passing laws barring same-sex marriage, There are about 8,700 registered do- the New York legislation sends a powerful mestic partners in the city, and at least 55 message, advocates said. percent are heterosexual couples, accord- "We applaud Mayor Giuliani for taking ing to the mayor's office. this important step," said Kim I. Mills of The proposal is likely to receive quick the HumanftRigts Campaign. passage in the Democratic City Council, Giuliani ed a campaign pledge in where it has the support of Speaker Peter proposing the bill, but the legislation is F. Vallone. likely to hurt him among conservatives. Since the settlement of a lawsuit in The mayor has been trying to raise his na- 1993, the city has provided health and tional profile in recent months, and aides dental benefits to the domestic partners of have said he could be a candidate for na- city workers. Under the proposed legisla- tional office. tion, labor negotiations would be required The mayor "has done a swell job to extend to employees' partners the same cleaning up the streets, but the real benefits provided prob- .•.v.•4- • for employees' spouses, lem is in the culture," said Robert H. 9I tentially opening the way for those Knight of the Family Research Council, The Tour — Above are three stops on the Milwaukee Brewer's Hill Tour to be held on Saturday, June 6. At I•I efits to be expanded. which lobbies on conservative causes. the top left is the home of Kenny Pinard and Michael Bakho at 2019 N. Palmer, top right is the home of Ma- But the legislation also would venture " He is marginalizing himself, and will not son Sherwood and Marc Franke at 1843 N. Second Street. At the bottom is the former Sanders Bowling Al- into new areas, like allowing domestic be taken senously as a national figure by ley located at the comer of King Drive and Vine. partners of police and other uniformed introducing radical proposals like this." employees to be eligible for death benefits Her BREWERS HILL mouth dropped, while others nearby if the employee is killed in the line of moved closer so they could hear. One man Tell VOW' Friends Continued From Page 1 duty. asked me if he could come by on Hal- A domestic partner would also have the lowe'en. I shook my head slowly and told "I read it in The Light" penter Gothic frame house. It was built in him (with a straight face) that we couldn't 1872. I've been in it. They've truly done a be responsible for his safety. • play safe • get tested • pick up your results • play safe • get tested • pick u our results • splendid job in restoring the place. Alan Eslinger who had helped out get- Another example is Michael Weber's ting the house ready and was sitting next se E home. It was built around 1876 and is a to me, looked at me with an expression 0 Carpentry Gothic Cottage. He, too, has that said I was out of my mind. "What 40 done a great job in bringing his place back door?" he whispered. 1.1C to what it once was. I gave him a look that told him to shut gwe Yet another example is the home of up and went on with my tale. Needless to Kenny Pinard and Michael Bakho. It's a say, it got more elaborate as the day wore beautiful small cream city brick Italianate on. 0 that they've done wonders in restoring. All this by way of explaining that the I can't applaud these people enough Brewers' Hill Tour is not just any old 0 who are opening their homes. Jerry and I neighborhood tour. It's like a small town holding festival; like a lawn fete. It's fun, TESTING a did it the last time and I can tell you, there is a fantastic amount of work to be done a really fun way to spend a Saturday. to get ready for the tour. We were up all One thing first-time visitors to the area night before tour day. Sleep? Forget it. often wonder about. That is that they see - During the day, while Jerry gave the in- large, stately mansions standing cheek by ATt side tour, I sat outside, handed out copies jowl with little workman's cottages. of the paper and punched tickets. 1500 That's the way people lived in those days, eia people went through the house that day. not segregated by wealth as now. Trans- We have the largest house on Brewers' portation, for one thing, wasn't as good Hill. It has the only chisel-shaped roof and people wanted to be near to where I tower on a house in Milwaukee (That they worked. IN BETWEEN tower is half as tall at "Titanic.") It's a Oh yeah, don't be surprised at all if you Thursday, May 21 e 9 p.m. to Midnight stately, grand old place and people were see rainbow flags flying. There'll be one very cunous about it. at our house, of course, but others as well. •0 Sometime that morning, a woman Brewers' Hill has Gay couples, straight C'EST LA VIE a paused on the front steps and asked me if couples, singles, African-Americans, His- the house was haunted. I told her that, yes, panics, all kinds of people. That's part of Sunday, May 31 e 6 to 9 p.m. it's supposed to have two ghosts. Her eyes what makes it fun to live here and to see. lit up. I couldn't resist. If you're lucky, you might catch a "And," I added, "I shouldn't tell you glimpse of some of the wildlife that live 0 LA CAGE a" this. Jerry won't like me telling you, but here. There's skunks, groundhogs, coons, there's the door in the basement that we possums, rabbits—by the score. You Thursay, June 4 e io p.m. to I a.m. Ida don't dare open. 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• LOOK I, WHAT repl-, el"), asen9 GiNGERT 0 PP° It-- NawAks allitAirAg may closet was promptly knocked down and question of whether Middlebury should Students and Faculty Fight Racism and hacked apart. The administration never support homosexuality is a complex issue, found the culprits, nor did it respond with McCardell said. "It assumes that matters Homophobia on Campus a swift and direct condemnation of the ac- which, for a great many people, still lie tion, students say. within the realm of personal pnvacy ought Middlebury, VT—The TV is on in the has an obligation as the college president Why the issues have come to the surface somehow to be a matter of institutional living room of this gray house that has be- to respond to the needs of the students now is a question McCardell struggles concern." come a sort of mecca for Gay, Lesbian around our experience of being Gay at this with. Many students and faculty say dis- Homophobia on Campus and Bisexual students at Middlebury Col- school." content has been simmering under the sur- Several hundred people gathered on the lege. Queer Alliance face for some time. college green to hear students complain to The rented house sits off campus, sepa- The students here are four of about 30 "It is interesting that it has come to a McCardell about what they believe is the rated from the college by a tall picket active members of MOQA _ Middlebury head over a racial incident," McCardell administration's inadequate approach to fence. On the other side of the fence Open Queer Alliance, a group that has be- said, referring to the recent ad in the problems of racism, sexism and homo- looms Middlebury's science center; farther come mcreasingly vocal on campus. school newspaper, The Middlebury Cam- phobia on campus. up the hill, preppy-looking students stride Those students are part of a larger Gay pus. "I think it is a reflection of the McCardell pointed to the reinstatement across greens and sidewalks carrying community at Middlebury that is harder to changing times we live in, and that a of the Human Relations Committee to books, tennis rackets and Frisbees. estimate. population does not always move at the evaluate minority concerns on campus, Here on this side of the fence, over the MOQA members presented a list of re- same speed -toward greater enlighten- upcoming diversity training for faculty gray porch, through the cluttered kitchen, quests to college trustees that included ment." and staff and the creation of a committee past a huge poster of Bjork, the Bisexual creating an on-campus, residential house The advertisement in the April Fools' is- to evaluate campus security. rock singer from Iceland, and into the that would serve as a center for students sue of The Middlebury Campus carried Members of the Student Coalition for living room, four Gay students are talking and faculty interested in gender studies a photo of three black men under the Community gave McCardell a contract about a recent demonstration spurred by a and "queer studies," a relatively new headline: "Drug dealers, gang members, asking for a diversity affairs office and a racist ad in the April Fools' Day issue of theoretic discipline that sprang out of rapists and arsonists." Below the photo in statement saying that racism and sexism the college newspaper. gender and culture studies in the late '80s smaller type was text saying that such in- were problems on campus. The students are watching a taped news and early '90s. dividuals were admitted to "increase ex- McCardell said he would read the con- broadcast of the rally, which was organ- The field, pioneered at the University of citement" at "sleepy" Middlebury and tract before commenting on whether he ized to protest not only racism on campus California, Santa Cruz, and UC-Berkeley, counter the image of the typical students, would sign it. but many "isms," including sexism, het- studies gender and social construction of described as a "pansy." Ironically, in the early '90s, Middlebury erosexism, classism and campus-wide op- gender, as well as the history, literature A retraction in the paper's April 3 issue was one of the nation's first colleges to pression of all people who are different. and culture of homosexuality. was deemed insufficient by many mem- introduce domestic partner benefits to its The students laughed a little when the Several other colleges and universities bers of the community. About 40 students employee insurance policy. McCardell broadcast showed Middlebury President now have gender or "Queer" studies de- and some faculty walked out of a Cam- supported this policy when he arrived in John McCardell reading a prepared state- partments, including small Amherst Col- pus-sponsored forum held April 6 in re- 1991. ment to heckling students. lege in Massachusetts. City University of sponse to the incident. The Student Gov- But very few faculty are out about being "We aspire to something better than the New York, Duke University, and San ernment Association, the paper's pub- Gay, and discussion of Gay issues "is real world, and you're helping us in that Francisco State University all have similar lisher, held a special session to vote on done with white gloves on," Cornwall aspiration," McCardell said. " Are we per- programs. whether the paper's editor-in-chief, Lela said. The environment either keeps Gay fect? No. Do we engage in discussion here Middlebury College, a school of about Moore, should step down from her posi- students and faculty in the closet or forces civilly and respectfully? Yes. And that 2,300, has a women's studies program, but tion. The Student Government Associa- them to leave, some faculty say. will continue as long as I'm president." not a department, which means that stu- tion failed to get a two-thirds vote; Moore In an attempt to change that, Russian What the broadcast didn't show was a dents cannot major in it. retains her position. Professor Kevin Moss sent an all-faculty confrontation spurred by Economics Pro- There has been a recent spate of hostile The advertisement galvanized campus e-mail Feb. 26, inviting all faculty to that fessor Richard Cornwall, a Gay man who events on campus that concerns Gay stu- minority voices of all stripes. Sunday's MOQA meeting. has been at Middlebury more than 20 dents and faculty. Stanley Bates, professor "It's important to stress that the rally " Where are all the queer female profes- years and is finally quitting in frustration of philosophy, cites a lack of respect for was not just about race," said Russell sors?" Moss wrote. "As long as any of us over what he says is a hostile campus cli- diversity and a trend toward more de- Plato, a member of the SGA and MOQA can remember, there has never been a mate around Gay issues. structive behavior. "We have significant who spoke at the rally. visible Lesbian presence on the faculty. Cornwall challenged McCardell at the and serious problems with the social life Suzanne Minott, a black student from This situation has decidedly taken its toll rally for failing to respond to a letter he on this campus," Bates told trustees at a Jamaica, said that while race issues trig- on the Queer women students, who never sent four years ago. The letter listed sev- meeting Friday. gered the rally, "the emphasis right now see any faculty like them. And it is a eral homophobic incidents and sugges- Last fall, for example, when MOQA is on 'queer' issues." situation mirrored neither at other institu- tions for improving the atmosphere for members constructed a closet on campus "People were waiting for the appropri- tions like ours nor in Vermont where more Gays at Middlebury. to draw attention to the isolation Gays and ate people to respond, ' Minott said. 'If gender mnyty is the rule. Why is Middle- "The heart of the issue is whether Mid- Bisexuals can feel at Middlebury, the the administration won't say anything, we bury pancularly Lesbian challenged?" dlebury can be a productive place for will." -- The e-mail brought out one Lesbian Queer scholars," Cornwall wrote in the Annual McCardell frankly can't recall whether staff couple willing to talk to any students March 1994 letter. "We do not have The Tenth he responded to Cornwall's letter. He was who needed support. much evidence on this, though the fact angered by the confrontation, which he It also caught Moss some flack. that only a small fraction of the faculty are Challenging Party to called "uncivil and unconstructive." "One Gay colleague and one straight out, and none of the Lesbians, is a severe "The role of the university is not to in- administrator chided me for putting pres- enough indicator." be Held on May 30 sure on my Lesbian colleagues," he said. Cornwall said in an interview that he sist upon or to impose a point of view," he said. "It is to create a climate in which A female professor who is a member of confronted McCardell because he wanted Milwaukee—The tenth annual Chal- the very special event to raise competing points of view ... can co-exist college's women's studies program and to pressure him for not responding to his lenging Party, a who wished to remain anonymous, said concerns. "I wanted it on the public rec- money for organizations which provide with civility and respect." Granted, sexuality, race and gender are tension around gender and minority issues ord," he said. services to Milwaukee's Gay and Lesbian on community, will be held on May 30, 1998 "more than a point of view, he said. campus "is very palpable." Back at the hotise, students said they People are born the way they are. "But a "Fm not so sure a visitor would pick up were frustrated with the contradiction at a private home on Milwaukee's East on it," Side. The theme will be "The Roaring community such as ours need not be ex- she said. "But under the surface, between McCardell's "one-big-happy- approve of any par- there are all kinds of things twisting and his lack of real sup- Twenties." The recipient groups selected pected to endorse or family" language and ticular thing in order to create a climate in turning." port for Gays and Lesbians. Students this year are the LGBT Community Cen- She said ter, PrideFest and the AIDS Resource which that thing may be allowed to exist." she is one of many faculty who would like to see the college institute sev- he said, Middlebury are "not just dissatisfied, but disgusted" eral programs, a residential gender studies Center of Wisconsin. In other words, Previous recipients of funds totaling College need not endorse or approve of with the administration's response to is- house, for example, and an office of mi- homosexu- sues of diversity and community. She de- over $210,000 have been the Milwaukee homosexuality simply so that nority affairs and issue a statement their lives with dignity and re- called McCardell's statement at the rally claring support of Gay members of the AIDS Project, the Lesbian Alliance of als can live Metro Milwaukee, the Human Rights spect. "too little, too late." community. sexuality is my business, yours is "His sights are on other priorities," she They would rather not have to go off League, Senior Action in a Gay Environ- "My ment and the Brady East STD Clinic. The yours and theirs is theirs," McCardell said said. campus to find a house in which they can once during the interview. The gather and hold meetings. Other students minimum donation of $250 per person is more than live in special interest houses, they say. completely tax deductible and can be allo- They mention a minority student house, cated to any one or more of the recipient Victory Fund Endorses 27 Gay Candidates foreign language houses, and even an en- groups. Washington, DC—In a number of upcoming elections around the country, openly vironmental house. The fundraiser is underwritten entirely Lesbian and Gay candidates will enjoy endorsements from the Gay and Lesbian Vic- "There's no proactive anything (from by the Challenging Party hosts and local tory Fund, who recently announced 12 newly-chosen candidates, bringing their sup- McCardell)," said Donald Eggert, a senior. businesses so that each dollar donated, in- ported total to 27. Among the 12 latest to receive Victory Fund support are: Matt Sol- "Even when he comments, it's in a way cluding employer matching funds, will be berg [I] for Lexington (KY) County Council, Bonnie Dumais [R] for San Diego Supe- that doesn't address the issue itself." given to the selected recipient organiza- rior Court, Steve May [R] for Arizona State House, Evelyn Mantilla [D] for Connecti- "We're not asking him to understand tions. cut State House and Andrew Reyes [D] for Mecklenburg (NC) City Council [See be- what it's like to be Gay," said Carolyn For information on attending, call Dave low]. "The incredible depth and breadth of this formidable slate of candidates shows Ashby, a recent graduate who works in at (414) 962-7366 or John at (414) 332- how far our community has come in the political arena," said Victory Fund Executive town. 'That's not the point; the point is he 4811. Mention the Challenging Party. Director Brian Bond. May 21, 1998—June 3, 1998-WISCONSIN LIGHT-11 Politically Speaking BED & Political Changes Blowing in the Wind BREAKFAST 1:11:1121171 MEMO Commentary by Bill Meunier the treatment of prisoners at the County DOOM The Beating Goes On Jail. The gloves have come off and the truth Because his County Board district about the Republican persecution of includes part of Notestein's Assembly President Clinton has now been laid bare. District, Zielinski would have to be First we had Whitewater Prosecutor, considered an early favorite for the seat if Kenneth Starr comparing Clinton to he would make the race. 4t) Richard Nixon and then we had the antics But he failed miserably when he ran for INN of Congressman Burton (R-IN) who the State Assembly last time out. There HOTEL & RESTAURANT actually said he was "out to get President are those who say that his style and Clinton." politics will not mesh well with the more aperierice The Distinctitv Hospitality of a More Gracious Era... Now that may be acceptable if those progressive voters on Milwaukee's East words were spoken by some partisan Side and in Bay View. Award Winning Restaurant • intimate Tavern • Splendid banquet Room, crank, but Burton is heading up the House Pocan Doing Well Investigation into Clinton. Not only did One State Assembly candidate who is 2355 University Avenue in the Historic University Heights District fir his statements make it clear that his doing well is Mark Pocan who is running 608-233-9717 "investigation" is a farce but his other for Tammy Baldwin's seat. actions were even worse. Pocan is openly Gay and a former Dane Burton released a doctored transcript of County Supervisor. He has amassed an 4072 Cherry Road a taped telephone conversation between a impressive list of supporters ranging from he (CTH HH) jailed former Clinton crony and his wife. small business owners to community °Nlha Sturgeon Bay The released text made it sound like both activists and environmentalists. ' (Door County) s l it4— Gm( now -4friarV i t It Bill Clinton and Hilary Rodham Clinton The district is without question the most AA'Is WI 54235 were guilty of high crimes. liberal in the State, and Pocan's sexual As it turns out certain words and entire orientation should not be an issue there. Chanticleer lines were left out of the transcript which He is facing at least one well heeled Located on 5 glorious acres. GUEST HOUSE had been released by Burton's office. The primary opponent, but if he can raise the actual taped conversations made it quite money he needs, Pocan should be the Hike,bike, golf, shop or just LOCATED ON 30 PRIVATE ACRES IN DOOR COUNTY clear that the Clintons were NOT involved favorite to take the seat and insure that enjoy nature while relaxing on Relax in your own private whirlpool suite as a in any illegal activity regarding there is at least one openly Gay member our screen porch. Serving a cracklingfire burns near-by. All suites include: Double whirlpool, fireplace, private Whitewater. of the State Legislature. full country breakfast. bath, TVNCR, Stereo, refrigerator, A/C, balconies, One would think that out of common Baldwin Campaign Rolling breakfast delivered to your room. decency, the Republicans would have The Tammy Baldwin for Congress replaced Burton as head of the Bandwagon is rolling. Baldwin continues NEW IN-GROUND HEATED POOL & HIKING investigation. No chance of that to impress observers with her fund raising Call or write for our brochure. TRAILS ON PREMISES happening. Quite to the contrary, they ability and has raised more money than For a reservation or color brochure, please rushed to his defense. either of her two major opponents for the 608-877-9942 call Bryon & Dania at: When the Democrats on Burton's Democratic nomination. Amy & Vera committee refused to cooperate, with this Her campaign has opened up a new 1437 County W • Stoughton, WI 53589 (920) 746-0334 political hack, the GOP House leaders storefront office on Johnston street to simply announced they would move the accommodate the volunteers that are investigation to another committee where coming in. However, the Maine referendum was they had a 2/3 majority so they would not Baldwin also deserves credit for her defeated in part because of low turnout have to bother with even the appearance efforts to stop Lorraine Seratti's Anti-Gay due to the fact that it was a single issue of impartiality. marriage bill. While some people seem to vote. The referendum attracted only 30 Meanwhile Ken Starr admitted that he prattle on and on, she works quietly percent of the voters, which is in sharp could find no wrong doing on the part of behind he scenes and gets the job done. contrast to general elections in Maine, www.chanticleerguesthouse.com the President and his wife by dismissing I have heard that some people in our where the state leads in the nation in voter community say they don't believe in turnout with more than 63 percent. the Whitewater Grand Jury in Little Rock sity, considering the right wing brought in Arkansas. Apparently those rumors about marriage and didn't care if Seratti's bill "The organizers and activists who crafted the Reggie White and other high profile indi- how Hillary was going to indicted turned passed or not. They are missing the point victorious strategy in Ypsilanti viduals," says HRC National Field Di- out not to be true. The point is equal treatment under the should be applauded. They had the will rector, Donna Red Wing. When one considers the low level of law. As long as the State grants straight and strength to overcome a lot of adver- proof needed to get an indictment out of a couples the nght to be married, it should Grand Jury, Starr's move betrays his provide the same right to Gay and Lesbian abject failure to prove anything. couples too. Notestein Retires Miller Vs. The Mayor? The Gay community lost a good friend Word on the street is that Mayor connect h when State Representative Barb Notestein Norquist is not on the most favored announced that she would not seek person list over at Miller Brewing. another term. It seems that Mayor's appointees to the Notestein has been a stalwart advocate Metro Milwaukee Sewerage District voted of equal rights for Wisconsin's Gays and to change the way they levy charges.. Lesbians, often taking the lead on issues After winning a nearly decade long battle, importance to them. b of to levy taxes based property values, the ovfpinds So far no openly Gay or Lesbian District decided to levy them on the basis A free Discussion Series for Gay Men in Relationships candidates have surfaced for her seat. of use. That would be a shame. Notestein's That move didn't sit too well with Miller district is most liberal in Milwaukee. Execs since the brewery uses more water Insiders say that County Supervisor than anyone else in the district. Sources DATES Thursdays ► May 21, 28 and June 4 Anthony Zielinski is going to move into at Miller say that is now cheaper to make the district and run for Notestein's seat. and ship beer to Milwaukee from other Zielinski is known as a conservative on locations than it is to make and sell it TIME 6:30-8:30 PM the County Board where he has proposed here. some pretty outlandish things regarding LOCATION East Side Library, 1910 E. North Ave. Voters Turned Off By Vitriolic Messages of MAY 21 Reggie White, Alveda Celeste King Undoing the Ball & Chain Washington, DC—The rejection by Yp- Reggie White said, "If there is anything I silanti, Michigan voters on May 5 of an am anti-against, it's sin." Trust in Your Relationship attempt to repeal a city ordinance pro- "Most people were repulsed by the cir- tecting Gays and Lesbians from discnmi- cus of stars who traipsed through town nation shows the new trend by national with their message of intolerance. They fia MAY 28 right wing organizations to focus on the spoke of love, but it was pretty obvious repeal of anti-Gay initiatives has back- that they only loved people who were ex- Get Your Hands Off My Man! fired, according to the Human Rights actly like themselves," said Stachelberg. Campaign (HRC), the largest national In the speech delivered last month to the Dealing with Outside Temptations Gay and Lesbian political organization. Wisconsin Assembly, White, an ordained This new strategy was announced by minister, called homosexuality a sin and The Christian Coalition in February after asserted that it was a chosen "alternative JUNE 4 Maine's anti-discrimination law was nar- lifestyle." He equated Gay people to "li- rowly repealed. ars, cheaters, [those who are] malicious Spice If Up! "The recent victory in Maine lulled the and back stabbers." ri t wing into grossly miscalculating The Ypsilanti ordinance was upheld by How to Keep S6( Interesting w ere America stands on issues of Ga3 a 56 to 44 percent vote in this city of 25 and Lesbian equality. The results in Yp- thousand people, about 25 miles west of silanti reflect the attitude of fairness Detroit. The outcome is in line with shared by most Americans. The Christian March, 1998 Human Ri. its Campaign Coalition will soon realize their strategy poll, conducted by the s American ARCW has boomeranged," says HRC Political Viewpoint and Lake Sosin Snell Perry & 0 RESOURCE CENTER OF WISCONSIN AIDS Director Winnie Stachelberg. Associates, which showed that 59 percent Local activists in favor of keeping the of Americans oppose repealing state laws This is a free event. Coffee and cookies served. Call Yuri in the Gay & ordinance formed a coalition that effec- that protect Gays and Lesbians from tively mobilized voters despite a high pro- workplace discrimination. Lesbian Outreach program at 414-225-1563 for more information. file lineup of anti-Gay stars including Even in the Maine defeat, which in- Reggie White, Alveda Celeste King and spired the new right wing strategy, pre- the Winans Sisters. election polls consistently pointed out that At a rally in support of repealing the more than 60 percent of people were in )J 3 anti-discrimination ordinance, Green Bay J17147)J1111W1103'd71 favor of voting for equality. Packer's star and ordained minister -12 May 21, 1998—June 3, 1998-WISCONSIN LIGHT "U.S. News & World Report," Ignores James IN Dobson's Dark Side, GLAAD Says New York, NY—The Gay and Lesbian FOF separated from the Family • Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), Research Council only after the IRS reports that the cover story of the May 4 questioned FOF's ties to the Council's 114t PUBLIC EYE U.S. News and World Report anti-Gay lobbying efforts. (USN&WR) is an uncritical look at In a 1990 FOF newsletter, Dobson radical religious leader James Dobson claimed "I am familiar with the which completely avoids his connection widespread effort to redefine the family. It to hate groups and active, aggressive fight is motivated by homosexual against equal rights for Lesbians and Gay activists...who see the traditional family as men. a barrier to [their] social engineering." Solely looking at his call for the G.O.P. In a 1991 article, he equated sexual to kovii-tow to a far-right Christian party orientation to bestiality, saying, "There line, USN&WR paints Dobson as "not a are people in our society who find sexual preacher or political activist. He is a satisfaction from engaging in intercourse psychologist, and his authority comes with animals...Would anyone suggest that from an ability to connect with people these groups deserve special protection?" right at the level of their problems....The As Hardisty said, "The skillful effect is completed by the slight drawl on manipulation of homophobia by the right a country doctor." wing creates anti-Gay sentiment and It hails his view as "a traditionalism actions that bolster and promote humanized by common sense and intolerance." flexibility....He urges discipline for the Would this be the "common sense" or big issues and tolerance on the smaller the "flexibility" to which U.S. News & stuff." It discusses disagreements Dobson World Report refers? has had with other radical religious groups opposing equal rights on the basis of sexual orientation. But it side-steps views of Dobson by major mainstream organizations, including those seeking to ensure basic rights for Lesbians and Gay men. Coming away from the article, a reader Heie! could see Dobson, his non-profit group, Focus on the Family (FOF), and his $100 million media operation as homespun Christians looking out for what they see is the moral and political needs of the country. Cdezer! A closer look at Dobson, however, reveals a much darker side totally hidden by USN &WR. During the battle over We're Colorado's anti-Gay Amendment 2, which was later ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court, the anti-Gay group leading the charge was Colorado for Family Values (CFV). FOF is one of five national radical religious groups represented on their board. According to anti-Gay Christian group watcher Jean Hardisty, "it is widely 0 agreed that the 1991 arrival in Colorado Springs of James Dobson and Focus on the Family was an important catalyst for...0 FV." In 1992, FOF gave an $8,000 donation to CFV. From 1988-1992, FOF was THE merged with the virulently anti-Gay Family Research Council. Together they published and distributed a false, Gay- baiting tract entitled The Homosexual Agenda: Changing Your Community and Nation. AIR! Creative Work Awards Given to You can hear us Landmark in SE Wisconsin! Enterprises Milwaukee—Landmark Enterprises, Tune In Weekdays Inc., a national integrated marketing communications agency, won several from 7-9am awards for their marketing communica- tions work for clients marketing to the Gay and Lesbian community. Two awards were received in the 1997 Summit Creative Awards multi-national LEsBIG AY competition. A silver award was received for a holiday advertisement for the Miller Brewing Company, Milwaukee, entitled, R A D "Midnight 1997;" and a bronze award for "The Wisconsin Light's 10 Anniversary Event Invitation." The Crystal Award of Excellence was -41/111 received for a 1997 holiday advertisement created for Miller Brewing Company, "Believe in the Spirit of Giving." The Communicator Awards is a national 41*k%•, awards organization recognizing out- standing work in the communications field. Over 2,300 entries, from 44 states and Canada, were judged for talent ex- ceeding a high standard of excellence and serving as a benchmark for the industry. Of the entries received, less than ten per- cent were honored with a Crystal Award of Excellence. Landmark Enterprises was also honored with an award from The Advertising & Marketing Club of Southeastern Wiscon- n.L ,DRIVETIME sin 1997 American Advertising Awards (ADDYS) for Miller's "Midnight 1997." The ADDYS recognize the best in crea- tive advertising in Southeastern Wiscon- 750 sin. Landmark Enterprises, Inc., is an inte- Need Info? grated marketing communications agency specializing in assisting businesses in -WE-ARE-GAY reaching the Gay and Lesbian community. 1-888 Their headquarters are located at 735 High Tea Time — The High Tea on the Titanic fund raiser for the Cream City Foundation held at Milwau- featured tine food, and a Silent Auc- North Water Street, Milwaukee, WI Sponsored by: kee's Boulevard Inn on Sunday May 17 was a big success. The party 53202 with affiliate offices in Los Ange- tion of Titanic Related Items including videos, posters and even a piece of coal recovered the wreck of the ill Land Mark Enterprises. les and Washington, DC. They can be fated ship. The event was produced by Milwaukee's own reached at (414) 276-6355. CITIBAN(O Lie' THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION THE WISCONSIN LIGHT MAY 21 TO JUNE 3, 1998 Page 13

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1 By Dusty Sass probably include some type of food and Okay so you have decided to attend this drink specials. year's Milwaukee Classic. Well here are The host bars and the teams they some handy are Chase Hunter, Adult Video Superstar, Is dandy tips for you to make inviting as their special guests are: sure you are prepared. The Ball Game- Toronto The Tournament Remmington, St. Coming to Wisconsin this Month Louis Buzzards and the The Milwaukee Classic is America's Twin City Misfits In Between, Chicago Side Tracks, Chase Hunter is an adult film superstar. oldest softball tournament. Now, now, North End of Chicago and Outrageously handsome with smoldering let's not get into the age thing. Older can the Twin City Storm eyes, his thighs are a force of nature in be better and it certainly is this case. The Woodys - ROR Financial Services from themselves. He made his name in such Classic is considered one of the best run the Twin Cities, Chicago Hitman, videos as Basic Plumbing, The Chase is softball tourney's anywhere. Course it Minnesota Crushers On and Hold Me Again. helps to have folks like Tournament Balistreri's Pizza is hosting a party at The last time Chase was in Milwaukee Commissioner Tom Salzseider at the Club 219 it has invited - Over the was for Light's 10th Anniversary bash. / reigns. Plus a small army of experienced Rainbow from the Twin Cities and two expected him to have attitude big time, but and dedicated volunteers. Chicago Teams Scot's and Annex. Games will begin on Saturday, May 23 no way. He is a kind young man with a The M & M Club - will host two Twin Cities at 9:00 AM and the last game is sparkling smile and a genuine desire to scheduled Teams Rainbow Na to start at 5:00 that day. On Sunday, May Roadrunners, the Dunn please. In short, you couldn't meet a nicer Brothers 24, games begin at 9:00 AM again, with Spurs plus the Melrose Rockers guy. from Chicago. Now, Chase Hunter is returning to Wis- the championship games scheduled to So if you see someone you would like to consin. On May 29th, he'll be in Milwaukee. 1 start at around 3:30. 01 All games are played at Wick Field, meet write down his team name and show After that, on May 30. he'll be in Kenosha up at appropriate party that r' located at 50'h and Vliet Street. evening. at Club 94 and then, on May 31, he'll be in There is also the tournament banquet Madison appearing at Maneuver's Bar The opening two rounds on Saturday are a round robin. Teams will be divided into which will be held at the Downtown Hilton on Wisconsin Light: You have a particular two divisions following round robin play. Sunday evening. The players all get image—a mustache. That's rare among The purpose of the round robin is to help tickets but the fans have to buy theirs. There adult video stars. Have you always had sort out the better teams and classify them are a limited number of tickets that it? according to the skill levels. will on sale at the field. The cost is just Chase Hunter: As long as I've been After the round robin, everyone starts $25.00 Chase Hunter appeared during the making films. They want me to keep it. Wisconsin over from scratch. This is a double Be Prepared Light Decade of Light Weekend last November. they are adamant about it. Like someone elimination tournament. That means that You can never tell how good (or bad) the once said, it makes me seem a cross be- CH: Oh yes. Super impressed. after the round robin teams continue to weather is going to be at the Milwaukee tween a boy and a man. That's flattering. WL: Who are some of your favorite play until they have lost two games or won Classic. One year the temperature dropped Now that I'm older, I don't mind the "boy" guys to work with in films? the championship which ever comes first. down to 35 degrees and with a stiff 30 mile part at all. CH: Scott Baldwin. Jesse Tyler. The Teams per hour wind to boot. It was not Actually, when I started out making vid- WL: What does the future hold for you? This year's edition of the Classic much fun playing in those parkas but somehow the games eos, I had long hair, too, but I had to get CH: I don't worry about it. I'd like to go includes 21 teams from five cities, went off and the tourney was held. rid of the hair. back to school and do some work with Chicago, St. Louis, Minneapolis/ St. Paul, On the other WL: Do you consider yourself Gay? computers. We'll see. Toronto and of course Milwaukee. hand we have had some really nice weather as CH: Yes. WL: You're touring now to promote The Milwaukee teams are: Balistreri's well. The best that can be said is hope for When did you first discover sex? your video. What other cities besides Pizza, the Ball Game, Docks, In Between, the best and WL: prepare for the worst. CH: Around when I was 12 years-old. Milwaukee will you be going? Woody's, and the M & M Club. Personally I always bring along a few WL: When did you realize you were CH: Rockford, Office bar, Thursday, May With fifteen out of town teams, there will hefty trash bags (Not because I am trash! Gay? 28. There'll be dancing. I'll be answering be lots of new guys to look at. I mean PALEEEZE!) but because they make Actually I didn't figure it out until I was questions, doing anything they want... outstanding athletes to appreciate. CH: excellent makeshift rain coats guy who was about my WL: You better be careful. People could Party On! and can 18. I as seeing a double as windbreakers too. age and a couple of girls and he take that the wrong way. For those who like to party (and you own I also bring along some sun screen, moved away to school and I missed him CH: (laughs) Let 'ern. Anyway, I'll be in know who you are!) there will be a bunch Milwaukee and Madison. I'll be signing of fun events on Saturday night. No I am (can't let the sun's rays damage my ever so I realized I was Gay. I played around so delicate skin), and a hat. that didn't pictures. I'll happily sign copies of any of not talking about that private party you with him every weekend, but Be Butch I was a redneck be- my videos. would like to have with that shortstop you mean any thing. See, Now if you are aiming to make sure our fore I was a fag. I'll be in Madison on Sunday, May 31, at were eyeing up all day. Maneuvers. Before that, I'll be in Kenosha Five Milwaukee bars are hosting three out of town guests feel right at home, I WL: Would you talk about your family? suggest you keep at Club 94 on May 30. Then it's off to Chi- out of town teams each. I am not sure in mind what kind of Your background? event this is, a butch one. CH: I was born and raised in central Ohio, cago where I'll be appearing at Vortex on what the parties will include (besides hot in Cincinnati, out in the cornfields. I'm the Friday, June 5. fresh meat from out of town) but most will Please See Classic Page 22 last of six kids, four boys. Yes, they know I'm Gay. They know every thing except the Bialystock & Bloom Art by Bofil and Alex Are Being Featured movies. WL: When did you get into the adult Presents "Boys in video business? at the BestD Clinic boyfriend got me started in dancing CH: A Milwaukee—Pride 365 is a one-person by Bofil in this show are for sale, with a the time. the Band" in June when I was 24 and in Denver at show which recently opened at BestD portion of the proceeds being donated to beginning. The rest That was part of it, the Milwaukee—On an evening in June, Gallery featuring the collages of Milwau- BestD Clinic. some- is that I was dancing in a club and 1969, a Gay revolution began in the kee artist and entertainer Felix B. Bofil. Art by Alex a video company, Falcon, saw one from streets of New York City. When police The show will run through the end of June Visual art in another form covers two stars and I said I me and I saw other video raided the Stonewall Inn, a popular at the Gallery on the first floor of the BestD walls of the second floor North Meetinq can do better than that. Greenwich Village Gay men's bar, they got Clinic. Room at BestD. The hand-painted wa s WL: How did it happen? more than the arrests they expected to This is the first show by Bofil, well-known are the work and gift of Sheila Alex of ' il- CH: They, the video company people, make that night. Indeed, what was to be- as a staff person and producer at Milwau- waukee. from Falcon, called me for a year and I al- gin that night was an awakening of Ameri- kee Area Access Telecommunications. The walls are swirls of earth tone' and ways resisted. But then they flew me out can Gays calling out for an individual and This visual art talent "happened by acci- gold and accent the neutral decor ,f the to California so I guessed they were seri- respected voice. The Stonewall Gays dent 10 years ago," according to Bofil, room. Alex has been creating we' art in ous. fought back that night and created a wave "when I sought a way to promote my both residential and commercial Settings WL: Were you in a relationship when against public tyranny opposing Gay life theater comedy by creating collages of since 1994. Some of her recent arks can you got into films? that spread quickly throughout New York stage characters." be seen at In Between, Suite 105 Hair CH: Yes. The same guy who got me and to major cities like Chicago and San From there to doing composites of vaca- Salon, El Morro Lounge, Airport Lounge dancing. For me it made it easier to make Francisco. tion pictures to a collage of his family who Miss Katie's Diner and Murphy's on Wells the first film because we did it together. A year prior to this revolt, Mart Crowley's had shunned him, finding this way of feel- Street. Eventually, though, he got jealous. That landmark play, The Boys in the Band ing closer to them, he has perfected his She also assisted OH Mona Designs in was the beginning of the end for us. opened off-Broadway in New York. What talent to the current works. producing the elegant decor of Mimma's your WL: How long does it take to make the play showed was a different side of The show is called Pride 365 as a call to Café on Brady Street. average film? homosexuality than that which would be the LGBT community to expand that In addition to this gift to BestD Clinic, CH: Anywhere from 6 to 12 hours. displayed a year later on a hot summer euphoric pride month feeling to 365 days a Alex recently donated art to the AIDS Re- WL: What do you consider your best night. year. Bofil is seeking a sponsor to under- source Center of Wisconsin's Make A video? The Boys in the Band takes a look at write his production of a Pride 365 calen- Promise Silent Auction. CH: Hold me Again. the lives of a group of Gay men celebrat- dar. BestD Clinic is located at 1240 E. Brady WL: Are you top or bottom or doesn't it ing one of the reveler's birthdays. But In addition to his appearing on Channels Street in Milwaukee and is open to the matter? these "boys in the band" are not a vocal 14/47 in Milwaukee, he has also appeared public Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednes- CH: It's easier to be on top, but we all group. They hide their sexuality, lie to the in a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Press days from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and need it once in awhile. world and loathe what they are. Liberation Card commercial and on Channels 4, 6 Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. WL: Talk about your latest video. is near for "the boys", but it has not yet credits in- and 12 news. His performance Call (414) 272-2144 for more information CH: It'll be out in July. come. Business and clude Comedy Café, Funny and additional viewing times. WL: Do you watch your own films? Please See Boys In the Band Page 14 The Milwaukee Players. All of the collages THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION 1998 Page 14 THE WISCONSIN LIGHT MAY 21 TO JUNE 3, Gutzman to Present Milwaukee Premiere of Britain's "Blood Brothers" "A thrilling, original and important piece, twists in store for these two boys, one rich, altogether bigger and more ambitious than one poor, and for their distraught mother almost any other modern work one can as well. think of. Brings the audience cheering to Gutzman has assembled a first rate cast its feet and roaring its approval." for this, the most ambitious production of Jack Tinker, Daily Mail the season. Playing Mrs. Johnstone is "One of the great musicals of the dec- Dena Rude, who last starred as Katherine ade." in Gutzman's Kiss Me Kate and who be- Sheridan Morley, International gan her career years ago with Gutzman in Herald Tribune productions directed by Robert Pitman. "Astonishing...a significant milestone in Gutzman regular Karl Miller, who cele- British Musicals!" brates his 51st Gutzman show, plays Clive Hirschorn, Sunday Times Mickey, the poor twin, while Phil D'Amore, IV who appeared in Assassins and The These critics are writing about Blood Shadow Box, plays Eddie, the son who is Brothers, Britain's longest running musi- given away. Phil is a graduate of cal now in its fifteenth year. That's right, Marquette and works at various theaters in the most popular musical in England isn't Milwaukee. Cats or Phantom, but Blood Brothers, Robert Hirschi , who just finished playing Willy Russell's powerful modern fable of Sky Masterson for the Patio Players and love and family bonds. Blood Brothers appeared in Gutzman's Assassins and holds the unusual record of having gotten Three Penny Opera, plays Sammy, the standing ovations at every single produc- twin's older brother and his talented wife, tion. The same was true when it played for Carol Hirschi plays Mrs. Lyons. two years on Broadway, except for one Sarah Sokolovic, the amazing 18 year- snowed out matinee. old actress who toured Thailand with Now, Dale Gutzman brings to Milwaukee Gutzman's nightclub show this year, plays the professional premiere of this heart- Linda, the girl both boys love. warming musical of a working class The musical director for the show is one mother and her twin sons. Blood Broth- of Milwaukee's unsung heroes. Tony Bel- ers is a rags to riches story of Mrs. lamy pops up all over town shaping musi- Johnstone, deserted by her husband and cal performances and productions and is with a house full of kids to feed, who as yet unknown to the theater going pub- learns she is expecting twins, whom she lic. That won't last for long. Gutzman plans cannot possibly afford to keep. several exciting projects involving Tony in She chars for the wealthy and childless the coming year. Mrs. Lyons, and in a moment of foolish Blood Brothers will play at Milwaukee's desperation, promises to give her one of Centennial Hall in the Public Library on the babies. Friday and Saturday June 5 and 6 at 8:00 The two boys grow up streets apart, p.m. and on Sunday, June 7, at 2:00 p.m. never learning the truth, but becoming firm For tickets and other information, call friends and falling in love with the same (414) 327-3552 or (414) 466-4049. girl. Fate, however, has some unusual The Cast of "A Real Kean." H musical aooui tsiactc udy (...uituie. i I le blILIW WM ue al IVII1WdURee Centennial Hall on Friday June 19 and Saturday June 20. For tickets call (414) 263-5330. distinctive experience of a minority within a tional Council of Churches, The Dusable It's a Razzle Dazzle Broadway Theater minority. Their performances take on vari- Museum of African-American History, ous issues within our community using Bailiwick Arts Center Pride Series and The Season at Green Bay's Weidner Center language, the humor, the sadness and the Black Ensemble Theater. joy that are specific to our own lives, with UJIMA Inc., and LOC/Women of Color Bloom at By John Jahn (414) 291-9642. Ticket prices for the goal that other communities can find hope that all can join them in this powerful Officials from Green Bay, Wisconsin's groups of 10 or more at $10. something they can relate to as well. evening of theater created by A Real Read for the Performing Arts Weidner Center Musical Revival, Direction and Choreogra- A Real Read has been featured and has where themes will emerge from cultures have announced the scheduled 1998-99 phy. performed for various organizations and silenced edges that are uncompromisingly Broadway Theater Season - their 5th - and A Funny Thing Happened events. Among them are: Chicago Black African-American, uncompromisingly Les- world-class shows it contains a variety of on the Way to the Forum Lesbians and Gays, National Black Les- bian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender and that will delight audiences of all ages. (November 17-22, 1998) bian and Gay Leadership Forum, The Na- yet remarkably universal. Subscriptions are no longer being ac- Forum is the hilarious musical comedy cepted, but single ticket sales have been about life in the Roman Empire, and Jo underway since May 3rd. Call the Weidner Anne Worley, of Rowan & Martin fame Center Ticket Office at (920) 465-2217 or (infamy?), stars as Pseudolus the slave; 1-800-328-TKTS for more information. also starring Roger Perry. Fest City Singers Big Footloose (May 26-31, 1998) (January 5-10, 1999) Present This is a wondrously musical adaptation A high energy new musical featuring of the 1988 Tom Hanks motion picture - multi-platinum hits such as "Footloose," the story of a 12 year-old boy named Josh "Almost Paradise," "Let's Hear it for the who magically gets his wish to be big. Boy," and "Holding Out for a Hero," and Thank You For Being There's only one catch - physically he's an nine new Dean Pitchford (Fame) and Tom adult, but emotionally he's still 12. Snow songs written expressly for the Annie stage. Based upon the Tom Cruise film of (June 23-28, 1998) the '80s. A Friend That button-eyed, carrot-topped moppet Tap Dogs (A Musical Revue) is back! The original creative team that (March 2-7, 1999) first brought Annie to Broadway now An exciting theater experience that com- brings you this 20th Anniversary produc- bines dance, theater and rhythm set She asked Ellen to Stunning over our tion of the Tony Award-winning Best Musi- against a unique construction cal by Charles Strouse site back- marry her on day four! blue velvet sofa. and Martin ground. STOMP fans take Charnin. notice! Cats Chicago (March 30 - April 4, 1999) (September 1-6, 1998) C The Andrew Lloyd Webber mega-hit, In a plot that sounds as if it was ripped winner of 7 Tony Awards, vehicle for ' from today's tabloid headlines, Chicago the all-time favorite, "Memory." What more tells the story of Roxie Hart, a murderess needs to be said? It's Cats. who manipulates the media and uses her notoriety to become a star. Chicago con- tains a fine Kander and Ebb score and I choreography reminiscent of Bob Fosse. It UJIMA and won 6 1997 Tony Awards, including Best LOC/Women of BOYS IN THE BAND 7 Continued From Page 13 Color Presents A o Crowley's play was a sensation when it first opened in 1968 and Bialystock & Real Read Bloom is proud to bring this revival to Mil- Milwaukee—UJIMA, Inc., Milwaukee's waukee audiences. The playwright's can- only non-profit organization serving the Af- did presentation of a group of men who rican-American LGBT Community and reveled in a polished elocution of Gay LOC/Women of Color, Milwaukee's long- Marcia's Second Time culture was unlike anything audiences had est running group for African-American seen before. Crowley's treatment is not women cordially invites everyone to share Around Playhouse sentimental. It is often campy, rarely gen- in a celebration of triumph with Chicago's tle and always harshly self-loathing and African-American LBGT Performance En- deprecating. The comic drama that is The semble A Real Read. 6803 W. National Ave - Milwaukee Boys in the Band gives a glimpse into the A Real Read will perform two shows at difficulty of being "totally out" as a Gay Milwaukee's Centennial Hall Friday, June Friday - Saturday Nites May 29 & 30 person in 1960's America. 19 and Saturday, June 20, at 7:30 p.m. to Show dates for The Boys in the Band commemorate Juneteenth Day in Milwau- June 5 & 6 and June 12 & 13 are June 5 (8:00 p.m.), June 6 (9:00 p.m.), kee. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 June 10 (7:30 p.m.), June 12 (8:00 p.m.), at the door. Advance tickets can be pur- Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres • 8 PM June 13 (5:00 and 9:00 p.m.) and June 14 chased at Afterwords, Reader's Choice, Curtain • 8:30 PM Tickets $10 / $12 Door (2:00 p.m.). All performances take place at the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin or the Broadway Theatre Center's Studio by calling UJIMA's office at (414) 263- For Ticket Information Call 263-SING (7464) Theater, 158 N. Broadway in Milwaukee's 5330. All proceeds will benefit UJIMA, Inc., Historic Third Ward. and LOC/Women of Color. Artistic Director/Choreographer Music Director Tickets for the production are $12 and Through original works of poetry, prose David Flores Rosalyn Fosco may be reserved by calling Bialystock & and vignettes, A Real Read testifies to the THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION THE WISCONSIN LIGHT MAY 21 TO JUNE 3, 1998 Page 15 Its Eli S

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A couple of Panel included pioneering feminist, Les- At CW: I was surprised to read that it years ago I was kidding around with bian rights activist and best-selling author took you four years to write the book. somebody—an interviewer—and I said I Rita Mae Brown, whose latest offering is Borders Besides being a slow typist, why did it should have an advice column and call it her Rita Will: Memoir of a Literary Rab- take so long? Communi-Kate. And it always stayed in ble Rouse (Bantam); Charles Kaiser, Book Shop my head. longtime journalist and author of The Gay New on the Shelf Originally my idea for the book was to do Metropolis: 1940-1996 (Houghton Mifflin); Fiction about ten full routines since I started in and provocative OUT columnist Michelan- you'll find: Love in the Balance by Marianne K. 1981. So I started in the present going gelo Signorile, currently on tour to promote Martin Naiad Pb $11.95 backwards. 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Lesbian & Gay Writers' Group Don't miss this opportunity Girl's Night Out by Chloe Atkins, St. New members welcome! Martin's Press HC $13.00 Monday, May 25th 7:00pm to meet Kate up close and For nearly a decade, photographer Memorial Day personal at Afterwords. Chloe Atkins has been a part of the San Hours 11:00am - 5:00pm Francisco nightlife. Girl's Night Out is the Thursday, May 28th 7:00pm realization of Atkin's dream to offer to a Lesbian Reading Group afterwords • books and espresso bar large audience a collection of fabulous Working Parts by Lucy Jane Bledsoe good time, evoking Milwaukee's source for glbt books, • magazines, women out to have a Wednesday, May 27th 7:00pm the energy, sexy playfulness and diversity videos, cds, t-shirts, gifts and so much more! Book Signing of Lesbians out on the town. 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Epic About the Quiet Power to Heal Shooting Fish - Stewart Townsend, Kate Beckinsale and Dan Futterman star in "Shooting Fish" Reviewed by John Jahn first gaining the horse's trust, and then the Although taking place in the wide open girl's, he allows them into his space, which Dramatic Potential is Squandered in the country of Montana, one hesitates to call includes his brother Frank (Chris Cooper) Robert Redford's new film, The Horse and sister-in-law (Dianne Wiest). Cooper Inconsequential "Chinese Box" Western. Westerns are not and Wiest play Whisperer, a these characters with the this role, uninspired, even for a very ill healing, they're about killing. This same ease and naturalness that this entire Reviewed by John Jahn about man. I was much more interested in the magnificent, intimate epic is all about the film comprises. An educated concubine in feudal China film's setting and background than I was in quiet power of healing - of a 14 year-old The Horse Whisperer reminds us all (Raise the Red Lantern). A prostitute its foreground. girl named Grace (Scarlett Johansson), of that natural healing takes time, caught between two childhood friends and that The John-Vivian relationship didn't draw her horse, Pilgrim, eventually of a family. the natural way is the only really success- during the 1940s (Farewell My Concu- me in at all. It was an obvious allegory for On the surface, the plot involves a girl ful way to do the job. As to the building bine). A wife and mother facing tragedy in what was going on in the larger, historical who suffers a crushing accident while romance between Annie the revitalized the aftermath of the Cultural Revolution sense, but why bother with metaphors horse riding and overcomes it, sometimes Easterner and Tom the Western rancher, it (To Live). A sultry temptress in the gang- when you can do an inspiring film on the with the help she's offered, sometimes in doesn't end the way you think it's going to, lands of 1930's Shanghai (Shanghai opposition to it. Such an intimate subject although the film leaves the door wide Triad). These are some of the more occupies just short of 3 hours of screen open for whatever future developments prominent roles essayed by Chinese ac- time, a remarkable achievement indeed. you might wish there to be, thanks to An- tress Gong Li over the past several years. Though a busy career woman, Grace's nie's understanding husband, Robert In a way, she's reprising these roles in a mother Annie (Kristin Scott Thomas) (Sam Neill). contemporary setting in Chinese Box as senses that the cure and comeback of her When Annie and Grace arrive out West, Vivian, a Hong Kong nightclub owner and daughter after the traumatic accident is in- the screen literally widens - the somewhat former prostitute. She's a luminous, eye- extricably linked to the cure and comeback cramped New York scenes broaden to catching, scene-stealing actress, and al- of Pilgrim. Annie leaves her magazine 70mm vistas and horizons - a brilliant de- though she has trouble forming the Eng- editor's job and drives her spooked vice employed by Redford to reinforce the lish words that form much of her dialogue, daughter and spooked horse from New vast physical and cultural differences be- her screen presence holds sway. Sadly, York to Montana after being turned down tween the starting and ending points on Chinese Box is not the best forum for a by the healer she contacts on the phone, their journey. display of her talent (for that I'd much Tom Booker (Robert Redford). If he won't Johansson's cruelly challenged teenager more strongly recommend any of the come to the horse, why not bring the horse unfalteringly holds the screen with Scott aforementioned films). to him? Annie's obviously used to getting Thomas and Redford, matching the Instead of adopting a strong, dramatic her way, and Booker's rebuff isn't going to strength and complexity of the adults. As tone that might have worked better, direc- stop her now. for Redford, his acting has always im- tor Wayne Wang opted for melodrama for Redford's natural reserve has never peded a proper appreciation of his direct- this examination of Hong Kong during the worked better for him than in his role as ing talents, and The Horse Whisperer is final months of its independence from Tom, the Horse Whisperer. and he seems his best directing yet, as well as the venue mainland, Communist China. Given the a man innately bonded with the spacious for one of his finest acting performances. tension and cultural upheaval generated terrain of the West. He's about as far from This remarkably generous film about by the events of July 1, 1997, this would the shoot 'em up cowboy persona as one achieving wholeness will exert an enor- seem to be capable of inspiring a great can get, though undeniably he's a man of mous appeal this summer - and will be motion picture. Unfortunately, Wang The Chinese Box - the West. heard from again in a big way at Oscar chooses to plunge viewers into soap op- Gong Li stars as Vivian, a bar owner and mistress in "The Chinese Box. Beginning the slow healing process by time - deservedly so. **** era, a decision which robs Chinese Box of much of its potential for emotional bang. real thing? Instead, we learn almost noth- Su!worth' is a Soulless Film That Jeremy Irons, looking gaunt and un- ing about the historic Chinese takeover, or happy, plays John, a British photojournal- its effects on anyone interesting in par- ist living and working in Hong Kong, and ticular, and are left watching developments Ultimately Wimps Out in the End suffering from an unrequited love - indeed, on CNN along with John. obsession - for Vivian. The bulk of the film Chinese Box is not a terrible film - the Reviewed by Glenn Bishop weekend only he doesn't have a clue follows him as he desperately attempts to performances of Li, Cheung and Ruben Who amongst us continues to believe, when. However he warns, "If I'm not dead win her over, record the "human interest" Blades (as John's friend, Jim) are strong, really believe, in the honesty, the integrity by Monday, I'm going to stop the check." story of a disfigured street hustler named and it offers a series of semi-satisfying and the sincerity of politicians in the Then it is back to the campaign trail for Jean (Maggie Cheung), and deal with the moments for those into sudsy romantic 1990s? Certainly not Glenn Bishop! Senator Bulworth. exceedingly bad news he's received from tragedy - but at base it is a disappoint- Glenn can listen to all of the gilt-edged Only something in Bulworth finally his doctor. ment. The real puzzle of this Chinese Box promises made every four years by presi- snaps. While speaking to an all-African- Irons makes a strong effort to be the is how so much dramatic potential could dential candidates knowing all too well that American congregation, Bulworth is un- sympathetic character you're supposed to result in a film of so little consequence. the only true allegiance these (invariably) able to regurgitate his platitude -filled get emotionally involved with as a viewer, Chinese Box opened at Milwaukee's Ori- men have is to those who have poured ill- speech. Throwing caution (not to mention but doesn't quite connect. He's lifeless in ental Theater May 15th. 44( gotten gains into their campaign coffers. political correctness) to the wind, Bulworth Cynical? Glenn? admonishes his audience for the amount STEPHEN JUDE VANESSA JENNIFER TOM Well, apparently so does Warren Beatty. of malt liquor they drink and for supporting Written, directed and starring Mr. Warren that "running back who stabbed his wife". FRY LAW REDGRAVE EHLE WILKINSON Beatty (such a remarkably talented man), From here, Bulworth is on a roll, blasting Bulworth finds an aging liberal white corporations, particularly insurance com- "A DISTINGUISHED FILM OF RARE INTELLIGENCE — senator (Warren Beatty, of course) facing panies as well as Hollywood power- LITERATE AND MOVING! STEPHEN FRY'S PORTRAYAL IS an election campaign but clearly having brokers. A TOWERING ACHIEVEMENT!". reached the tattered and frayed edges of Imagine poor Bulworth's dismay when — Rex Reed, NEW YORK OBSERVER his remaining sanity. he has a change of heart but then learns Eves glazed over, just the merest speck that his only link to calling off his assassi- EBERT of drool seeping from the corner of his nation has had a stroke and has been left "TWO THUMBS UP!"_sisKEL & chapped lips, Bulworth mindlessly stares speechless. When he isn't offering some at the over-sized television screen that pretty lame rap lyrics, Bulworth starts plays a seemingly endless spool of "cam- ducking every time a car backfires. paign spots". Much will be made about Bulworth's re- Over and over and over again, Bulworth freshingly blunt approach to national poli- (as well as those of us in the audience) tics and the influence of special interest hears, "We stand at the doorstep of a new groups, but Glenn is sad to have to report millennium.". Over and over and over that Bulworth, both the man as well as the again this is repeated, Glenn muses, so film is not only without soul but ultimately those truly gullible in the audience will wimps out at the end. eventually catch on to just what a load of Warren Beatty struggles with a role that IL bullshit this slogan truly is. Jack Nicholson was born to play. Glenn In any case, it seems that Bulworth has must give credit where credit is due and A film by Brian Gilbert peeped into that doorway and clearly what admire Beatty for looking every one of his he saw wasn't very pretty. After trading 61 years as Bulworth reaches bottom. AV't PR-,•v viyi:figivs.RCLASSICS- some political favors for some free life in- Less successful is his romantic fling with surance (a mere $10 million worth), Bul- lovely Halle Berry, who is wasted in an worth sets up his own assassination. EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT STARTS FRIDAY, JUNE 12 Please see Ortental The hit is to happen sometime over the Bulworth Page 17 Visit the Sony Pictures Classics site at http:/(www.spe.sony.tom/classics THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION THE WISCONSIN LIGHT MAY 21 TO JUNE 3. 1998 Page 17 From Here To Eternity: The Motion Picture Legacy of Frank Sinatra To All Milwaukee Classic Players... By John Jahn artistic gifts to each part - his coolness, Everyone's waiting for January 1, 2001 - sophistication, vulnerability, romantic pas- replenish your fluids ! the day the 20th century comes to an end. sion, tempermentalism, his unique per- But I'd argue that we've already experi- sonification of the American Dream, what- S enced the end of our current century. It ever it may be. When you hear me say happened the moment that Frank Sinatra this, it may sound ridiculous. You just have died in the wee, small hours of the morn- to see it for yourself. Thank goodness we ing of May 15, 1998. His music & artistry have his extraordinary film career readily will define this century the same way that available to prove it; a fine accompaniment Bach, Mozart and Beethoven did theirs. to his recording legacy. But there was much more to the Sinatra All told there were some 60 movies, from Century than his extraordinary recording 1940's Las Vegas Nights to 1980's The legacy of over 1,800 songs spanning 6 First Deadly Sin, and they span the vast decades. There was also Sinatra - the chasm between God-awful deck to film movie actor. classic. But despite the quality of the films themselves, Sinatra made a mark for him- self - to much critical acclaim - in virtually every role, and this despite the fact that he hadn't had 1 hour of acting school. He was a natural actor - even his concert perform- ances bear this out. He started out simply as the band vo- calist in his films of the early '40s - Las Vegas Nights, Ship Ahoy (1942) and Reveille With Beverly (1943). His feature acting debut was in the RKO film of 1943, Higher and Higher, in which he played himself. There then followed 5 musicals it 4 years, topped off by the wonderful MGM film Anchors Aweigh (1945). Movie roles streamed in, and Sinatra had made &mes- a dozen films by the end of the '40s. The first few years of the next decade brought debacle on all fronts. His marriage to Ave Gardner crumbled, two films Frank Sinatra - Circa 1968 flopped (Double Dynamite, Meet Danny d next to Eternity his best dramatic film role. Wilson. both of 1951), Columbia Records Unfortunately it was abruptly pulled from and MGM Studios both cancelled his con- movie theaters when President Kennedy tracts and his vocal chords hemorrhaged. was assassinated the following year Interestingly enough it was e filr- role - largely due to its dark political message. "Maggio" in 1954's From Here To Eter- 5pm daily The rest of the decade saw the series of nity - that saved him from oblivion, not a Open "Rat Pack" films, none of which artistic hit record. Indeed, he would win the 1955 masterpieces, but all quite watcheable and Best Supporting Actor Oscar for that per- entertaining in a light, ring-a-ding-ding formance. Though he was only paid Happy Hour sorta way. He ended the decade with $8,000 for his work on Eternity, he was so performances as a kind of alter ego private desperate at that point in his life he'd have Monday through Friday eye, Tony Rome, and a doomed war hero done it for free. (Von Ryan's Express). With critical success once more his own, 5 - 8 pm By 1970, the curtain fell on Sinatra's 30 Sinatra added non-singing, dramatic roles year film career. There would be only one to his musical ones in the 1950s. As more - 1980's The First Deadly Sin, in "Frankie," a strung-out drug addict in 819 South 2nd Street 645 - 8330 which he played a hard-bitten police de- 1955's The Man With The Golden Arm, tective opposite Faye Dunaway. Sinatra was nominated for a Best Actor Whether he was in light-hearted come- Oscar. dies or serious dramas - musical or not - The 1960s started off with another clas- Frank Sinatra put his indelible stamp upon sic Sinatra screen performance - a soldier The Wisconsin Light each and every film role of his career. He in 1962's The Manchurian Candidate - seemed to bring at least one of his many CASTLE ROCK t and GRAM ERCY

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This CD is an aural history lesson - in In Her New Album, fact, in many ways the songs themselves are history. Unapologetic and uncompro- Dobkin Looks Back mising, it stands as an archive to which modern, independent female performers Musical can look with gratitude and for inspiration. at Her The early and mid-70s was a fascinating and important time full of social change Roots and evolution, and thanks to this new CD, times can be Living With Lavender Jane one aspect of those turbulent Alix Dobkin experienced again! Ladyslipper Records, Inc BULWORTH By John Jahn Continued From Page 16 Over 20 years ago Alix Dobkin released under-written and rather ambiguous role. her first album (an LP back then, of Much better is Oliver Platt who plays course) entitled "Lavender Jane Loves Murphy, Senator Bulworth's long-standing, Women." Riding the cresting wave of much put upon chief-of-staff. Platt is a de- emerging feminist spirit, women began light to watch as he desperately tries to put producing, recording and engineering mu- a positive spin on each new and ever in- sic by and for fellow women. This came to creasingly outrageous antic Bulworth 54 i i It ri be known as "women's music." comes up with while clinging to his ever Today, women's music is well- diminishing self-respect. The Lost Do established and available almost every- Although offering moments of pure where, but Dobkin's new album invites comic genius, Bulworth's curious, un- listeners to take a step back and see pleasant ending is sure to leave audi- where it all started. ences puzzled as they leave the cinema. "Lavender Jane Loves Women" (1973) Rating $4.85 (scale: No cents to DISC was followed 2 years later by "Living with $7.00) Lesbians," a scandalously unabashed title that left no question as to the record's in- TUESDAY, JUNE 2 • 7:30pm tended audience as well as its performers. 1506 North 3rd Street • Superior, WI .F.A L AN. "Living with Lavender Jane" is a compi- 1 " LANDMARK DOWNER • 2859 North Downer Avenue lation of both of those history-making LPs onto a single CD, and as such is a won- derful look back at the musical roots of ioJ Tickets Now Available While Supplies last at: Lesbian/feminist activism. The songs themselves are reminiscent AFTERWORDS LA CAGE DISH of protest and folk traditions. Dobkin's (7t5) 394-2580 801 South Second 235 South Second radical perspective is clear and obvious as BOOKSTORE she sings of love between women and so- Thursday • Karaoke - 8P'^ 2710 North Milwaukee Milwaukee cial rebellion. The "love that dared not Murray come, first served basis. speak its name" had found voice, accom- Friday & Saturday • DJ - 9:3OP- Seating is available on a first paniment, studio and publisher and Her- • NIGHTLY SPECIALS • Ticket distribution may exceed theatre capacity. Theatre not responsible for over story was made! booking. Seating is not guaranteed. THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION HE WISCONSIN LIGHT MAY 21 TO JUNE 3, 1998 Page 18 could barely keep our hands off each other. Five hours, eight cigarettes, a Daddy/Daddy's Boy busted bean bag chair, and a bottle of vodka later, the guy tells me that we'd better think of a.good excuse to tell Sylvia. Contest to be Held Dean RatAze He wanted to explain why we left without her and why we didn't wait for my date to at Eagle Bar show. f. Milwaukee—The 1998 Wisconsin Mr. You guessed it! Turned out the guy lying Daddy/Daddy's Boy Contest will be held Bad investments. My life is full of bad next to me was Sylvia's husband - not the ".* Saturday, June 6, 1998 at the Milwaukee investments. I've invested years in bad guy I was supposed to meet at all. My Juneau starting at 9:30 marriages, bad cars, leaky trailers, and date hadn't even gotten to the Eagle Bar, 300 W. blind available cheap bras. Sure - I've slept with royalty, apartment when I arrived! I kicked Sylvia's p.m. Tickets for the contest are at any of the participating bars or at the government officials, and parking atten- husband out of my trailer and that was the door. Ticket donation is $10. dants - but my life hasn't always been a last I heard from either of them. The evening will begin with a get- pot of gold you know. So what's the moral? Stay away from South Water Street Docks For example, there's the time I lost thou- cigarette smoking hussies at Tupperware together at the spaghetti dinner sands of dollars after investing in an ice parties. Oh - yeah - and if the guy you re from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. A donation. show. I truly thought Gardettos on Ice sleeping with has the name Sylvia tat- will be served. There is a $5 con- was going to be a hit. I should have tooed on his chest, you might want to ask Anyone interested in entering the p.m. on Satur- known better when Scott Hamilton pulled him what it's about. test may do so up to 8:30 out. No one plays a Rye Crisp like Scott But back to your story - it isn't your day. application and Hamilton! No one, damn you! No one! friend's responsibility to tell you the STD Flyers with the contest available at the participating Two months later I was $40.000.00 in status of anyone! I'm guessing your friend rules are the hole and stuck with 77 pretzel cos- set you up with this man because your bars. There is no entry fee. Contestants do tumes. Damn figure skaters — they're all personalities made a good match - not be- not have to be from Wisconsin. 7, an auction will be too proud to dress as America's favorite cause of the type of sex partners you two On Sunday, June p.m. party snack! would make. What happens under the held at the 1100 Club starting at 2:00 proceeds from the Do you think the skaters in the Frito-Lay sheets is your responsibility - not your Admission is free. All Follies have such bad attitudes? Do you? friend's. auction will be donated to the charities of Peggy Fleming is skating her heart out six She did not put you at risk. Honey, you the sponsoring club's choice. nights a week - and let me tell you - she Ruthie re responsible for your own risk taking. plays one helluva Cheeto! thing to meet a good-looking man who I'm sure your friend thought you were re- I could have invested in Post-lt Notes - loved to dance and wasn't Gay. sponsible enough to discuss sexual histo- instead I invested in EpiLady razors. What Sylvia gave me her address and I ries before sex and to play safely once the cc bi Bike! was I thinking? EpiLady? I've had root headed back to the trailer park to get relationship got that far. She didn't put you canals that were less painful. ready. at risk. My friend, Pearl, bought stock in Pepsi At 7:00 p.m. I ran up the stairs to Besides, to tell you about his status Cola, I bought stock in the Vanna White Sylvia's apartment - anxious to meet my would have been gossiping. Surely she Doll. I bought stock in New Coke, The next husband. I rang the doorbell and was knew that this guy was responsible and Clapper, and the TV show "Saved by the greeted by the 70's god of platform shoes believed he would discuss this with you. Bell" and polyester shirts. He was 6'2", with a Remember he's her friend too. I helped produce a line of health and fit- full head of hair, a mustache, a tight little Don't mention this to your friend at all. It ness videotapes by Joey Buttafucco and tush, and muscles for days. He was an sounds like she's a good match-maker as invested in the B.B. King Blow-Up Love acre of flesh that I couldn't wait to run my you plan on seeing this person again. Doll. I gave John Wayne Bobbit money to bare feet across. I was going to sink my Don't let his status get in the way of build- start a sausage company, and I helped teeth so deep into this man, that I figured I ing a wonderful relationship and don't let join other gay men fund the release of a Debbie Gibson al- may not get them all back. your friend's proper discretion get in the and women for the bum. I've heard a lot about you, he smiled. I way of your friendship. Give them both a trip of a liletitne. Last year I gave the Duchess of York think we'll have fun tonight. big hug and surprise them with a nice gift. Call for free catalog some money to help her bottle The Queen Sylvia was still in the shower getting How about Pretzel costumes? What about vacations. Mum's Wart Remover, and I thought the ready to go out with us. I figured, Screw a dozen bottles of wart remover? of active Jesse Helms cologne, H.A.T.E., would Sylvia! I didn't need a chaperone - hell - Hey - send me your letters and such! I AMON make me rich. didn't even know her. Let's get out of love getting your questions and com- ADVENTURES "c And remember Porky's 3? - guess who here, Sugar-Booger, and paint the town ments. You can reach me care of: The 1-800- you have to thank for that! red. Wisconsin Light, 1843 N. Palmer, Milwau- 25-9766 I need help! I'm out of control. I do think, Before I knew it, the beefy pillar of man- kee, WI 53212. You can also email me via however, that things are about to turn flesh and I were out the door, in his Trans the Wisconsin Light web page at around. I understand that Goldie Hawn is Am, and back at my trailer. Well ... we looking for investors in her Do-lt-Yourself Varicose Vein Removal Kit and Acidic Peel Lotion. I'm going to send Goldie a letter tonight! There's money to be made here Goldie-baby! Tell that cute boyfriend of yours to throw on a g-string and mix us Located in the Wilson Hotel • 150 S. Blair Street, Madison up some martinis! We'll write ourselves an infomercial featuring you, Joyce DeWitt, 608.258.9918 • Fax 608.258.9007 • E-Mail MANOEU9918@aoLcom and Alyssa Milano. My check is in the mail!!! Well enough of my financial status. Let's read a letter! * * Dear Ruthie, My good friend, who shall remain MAD nameless, fixed me up with this man. She talked about him for weeks and how perfect we were for each other and --ihat we have to meet. Well, we did meet and and did hit if off quite well. However, af- ter a few dates, the guy tells me he's __ANOEIN BAR HIV positive. He also ES told me that our mutual friend knew. While I like the guy and we will most likely continue dating for awhile, I am upset with my friend as I feel that she should have told me his HIV status CHASE since she knew it all along. She told me everything else about him, how could she leave out such an important thing? Particularly since it was my life that could have been endangered. What if he hadn't told me and I became in- fected? She put me at risk. HUNTER The question is: What do you think I should do? Should I forget the whole thing and forgive my friend, or should I confront her? (signed) Questioning Queen Sunday Dear Queen, You're wrong. This reminds me of the time I got set up with a guy. I met this woman, Sylvia, in May 1973 31, at a 10Pm Tupperware party thrown by our mutual friend Rita Coolidge. (A little known fact about Rita - the bitch loves Tupper- ware — can't get enough of it.) So anyway, I sneak out during the let- tuce crisper demonstration to have myself a smoke. I was thrilled to meet Sylvia in the driveway doing the same thing - ex- cept she managed to hustle a flask from the gardener. Anywho, Sylvia went on and on about Look for Bigger & Better this guy she knew who was not only sin- gle, but was good-looking and loved to Things This Summer! dance. Well, let me tell ya - the guy could've had a hunch back and I still /•V would've-jumped him just to get away from Rita Coolidge and the locking in freshness SERVING the COMMUNITY with PRIDE fiends in her living room. Besides, in the seventies, it was a rare THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION THE WISCONSIN LIGHT MAY 21 TO JUNE 3, 1998 Page 19

THE 1100 S. 1st • Milwaukee 647-9950 Our New Kitchen Hours ou're Invited 0 Monday - Closed 0 Tues - Thur - 7am-8pm C Friday & Saturday - lam-10pm SATURDAY MAY 23, 29th and will run on Frid' and Saturday Sunday 7am-2pm SUNDAY MAY 24 evenings through June 13 . L All performances are held at Marcie's Second Time Around Playhouse, 6803 W. Cocktail Hour THE ANNUAL MILWAUKEE National Ave, Milwaukee. For Ticket info CLASSIC call (414) 263-7464. B 4—8pm - 2-4-1Rail & Players from around the country and Can- Bottle Beer ada will come together to compete in the KEVIN'S BIRTHDAY BASH America's oldest Gay softball tournament, R.J. and Pete are throwing a party for Please stop by and say "Hay" to our own the Milwaukee Classic. the Milwaukee Eagle's resident deejay, Southern Belle Games will be played at Milwaukee's Kevin. It's private, so get your tickets at Wick Field, located at 52nd and Vliet. Ad- the bar. The fun starts at 9:00 p.m. There's Gradey & Little Kevin mission is free. to be a very special guest on hand to make things really hop. SUNDAY MAY 24 AND MONDAY MAY 25 TUESDAY JUNE 2 June 13, 11pm June 21 WALKER'S POINT BLOCK PARTY LAST DAYS OF DISCO SCREENING Gramma (Bob) & There will be lot fun, entertainment and PARTY AT LA CAGE A Savage food at the Walker's Point Association's A very special screening of that hot new Block Party located at second and na- flick "'The Last Days of Disco" will be held Poppa tional. This is a great event where at Milwaukee's Downer Theater. Affair straights and Gays mix and mingle to- This movie about the end of the so gether. called golden age of disco will be hitting Starring: (Michael) Smurf the theaters soon but you can see it first Celebrates their MONDAY MAY 25 by picking up your FREE pass for two at Sable Savage La Cage, Dish or Afterwords Book store. The screening will be followed by a spe- Billy Blaze SOUTH WATER STREET DOCKS cial party at La Cage. Music from the 70's 25th POSSUM ROAST and 80's will be accompanied by special It's a roast, it's a buffet, it's a Possum drawings for cd's of the movie soundtrack April May Queen Benefit for the Infamous Topaz and and other prizes. Anniversary her sidekick Aqua Marie. La Cage is located at 801 S. Second, & Horrida Bella Black That's right you can complete your Me- Milwaukee. morial Day weekend with a fabulous party at South Water Street Docks, 354 East National Ave, Milwaukee. There will be scrumptious buffet for just $5.00, Pitchers of Gay Milwaukee's favor- MAY 29TH ite beer, Miller are just $4.00. And it's a benefit to help Dock's Possum Queen DJ KEVINS candidates ascend to the throne. Festivities get underway at 2:00 and go to about 7:00. Proceeds benefit the BESTD Clinic. TROPICAL BIRTHDAY BASH FRIDAY -SUNDAY MAY 29 -31 THATS CHASE HUNTER TOURS WISCONSIN That fabulous Falcon Video Star, Chase GRASS SKIRTS Hunter returns to Wisconsin for a some special appearances in Milwaukee on May 29. On Saturday, May 30, Chase will be AND at Kenosha's Club 94, 9001 N. 120th Ave, and Madison's Manoeuvres, 150 S. Blair Street will host Chase on Sunday, May 31. HAWAIIAN SHIRTS Don't miss this unique chance to meet and greet one of Gay video's hottest men. Check with your favorite bartender at these establishments for details.

FRIDAY MAY 29 FEST CITY SINGERS SHOW BE- SUP£R SPECIAL PRIZ£S GINS THREE WEEKEND RUN They're baaaccck. The Fest City Sing- ers are bringing you an all new sassy mu- sical revue "Thank You For Being a FOR Friend." The show opens on Friday May KATE CLINTON Continued From Page 15 BEST SKIRTS GUEST JUDGE going back as a guest. How will it feel CHASE HUNTER to go back? Kate Clinton: It'll be fun. You know, I (SAY THAT 3 X'S REAL FAST) stayed in touch with her—followed her success. She lives around the corner in New York, so I've seen her. It'll be fun to go back and see the old gal. CVV: How was working on the show? I heard it wasn't an easy time for you. Kate Clinton: No, it was very, very in- STARTS 9:00PM tense—like 14 hour, 15 hour days be- cause basically we were doing a weekly variety show on a daily basis. I think it GUEST LIST settled down some now because...the show was a hit so fast. We were just slammed by the success of it. We were trying to keep our head above water most of the time. And it is a pretty— TICKETS MUST BE BOUGHT BY it reacts pretty quickly to what's going on. It was all kinds of changes all the time. It was fun and she certainly is a wonderful MAY 28TH woman who knows exactly what she wants and that's always fun in a gal. $10-COUPLE Kate Clinton will be in Milwaukee signing TICKETS ARE $7-PERSON & her book at AfterWords Bookstore on May 27th at 7pm. Her new CD, Comedy You Can Dance To, will be in stores at the end Tell Your Friends That FOR INFO CONTACT BARTENDERS You Read All About it RI @ 221-0099 & PETE @ 221-6561 in The Wisconsin Light PARTY WILL BE HELD AT 3OOW. JUNEAU AVE. THE WISCONSIN LIGHT MAY 21 TO JUNE 3, 1998 Page 20 THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION 1998 MILWAUKEE CLASSIC SCHEDULE SATURDAY, MAY 23RD

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Dance Musk from the 70's and 80's Giveaways From Wisconsin's #1 Dance Club • THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION THE WISCONSIN LIGHT MAY 21 TO JUNE 3, 1998 Page 21 June's "In The Life" Takes a Close Look ple have traditionally dismissed as mar- how the Gay and Lesbian community has ginal are in fact potentially mainstream," adapted this awards tradition as a strategy said Fenton Bailey. Bailey and Barbato to increase its visibility and to raise funds At GLBT's and the American Pie are not only partners in business—they for vital projects. have been longtime companions for six- New York, NY—For its second annual Snapshots and Sounds teen years. Recording Lesbian History "American as Apple Pie" episode, IN THE For God and Country LIFE, the national Just a few decades ago images of Les- Gay and Lesbian A Tale of Two Reverends newsmagazine series, examines Gay bians were virtually non-existent to the par- In this story IN THE LIFE examines the ticipation in some of the most traditional greater public. But the 1970's, following efforts of Methodist ministers Rev. Cecil on institutions in American society: the mili- the heels of the 1969 Stonewall riots, tary, marriage, politics, the church and the Williams and Rev. Jimmy Creech, both of were a time when many Gay and Lesbian family. It is in these areas that Gay people whom, despite stern reprisals from church American's came of age politically. During across the nation are struggling for a piece hierarchy, openly and eagerly welcome those years a photographer named JEB, of the most sacredly guarded portion of Gay and Lesbian worshippers into their and a recording company called Olivia the American pie. congregations. Rev. Cecil Williams runs Records saw that the awakening of Les- To illustrate this point IN THE LIFE talks the dynamic and diverse Glide Church in bian ideas and identity was the stuff for history. to: Virginia Apuzzo, White House Assis- San Francisco. tant to President Clinton for Management Rev. Jimmy Creech of Omaha, Ne- The groundbreaking work of JEB and the and Administration; Fenton Bailey and braska, recently caused a storm in the women at Olivia Records captured and preserved Randy Barbato, long term partners who Methodist Church and was recently put on the spirit of the lives, work, and struggle of created the multi-media company World of trial for performing a commitment cere- Lesbians during a time of dra- matic change. Without Wonder; Reverends Jimmy Creech and mony for a Lesbian couple. their efforts to rec- ord history, Cecil Williams, two dynamic religious Awards Gay American Style many of the images and sounds of that leaders who are challenging old notions by Perhaps no other American tradition is crucial period of the modern Gay movement welcoming Gays and Lesbians into so constant and so public as the prolifera- would have been lost for- their ever. churches; and Gair Bridges and Ron tion of award ceremonies. Every year mil- This story looks at the Travis, Iowa's foster parents of the year. lions of viewers tune in for events like the work of some im- portant IN THE LIFE is produced by In the Life Oscars, Tonys and Grammyis. Now the chroniclers of the 1970's Lesbian feminist movement. Media Inc., a not-for-profit, member- Gay community has adopted this grand ) Milwaukee, supported organization, and is presented American tradition and made it their own. WMVS channel •10 -- Thursday, June by Thirteen/WNET in New York. This story looks at three awards: the 25, 11pm *Wisconsin Public TV -- The bi-monthly newsmagazine series GLAAD Awards, those given to media by Thursday, June 18, 11 rm *Green Bay chronicles the history and contemporary Katherine Linton host of "In the Life' the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against - WPNE/38; Madison - WHA/21: Menomonie-Eau experience of the Lesbian and Gay com- Defamation; GLAMA, the Gay and Lesbian Claire - WHWC/28; Wassau - munity, and airs on over 100 public televi- and the BBC. Bailey and Barbato bring to Music Awards; and the Annual Easter WHRM/20; La- Crosse - WHLA/31: Park Falls - sion stations nationwide. an international audience a hip, cool, and Bonnet Competition held by Broadway WLEF/36 Los Angeles correspondent Bill Britt, and often Queer vision of America in the Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. political "fumorist"— that's fern i- 19901s, turning Gay fringe images such' as This segment, hosted by political hu- Get the Latest Updates nist/humorist—Kate Clinton join IN THE Ru Paul into mainstream phenomena. morist—and a veteran MC of numerous LIFE host Katherine Linton on "American "We've always felt that things that peo- award events—Kate Clinton, examines w%% w. wilight.com as Apple Pie 1998," the Gay Pride Special. Story by story description: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of DJ & DANCING 7 NITES A WEEK DISCOVER WISCONSIN'S GAY Happiness—Seeking Inclusion 801 - 807 South 2nd Street ■ Milwaukee ■ 383-8330 ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX! The lead story examines how over the 4 Different Places to Party, Dance or Relax past two decades everyday Gay and Les- 7 Bars • 2 Dance Floors • 4 Sound Systems bian citizens have challenged state and OAF" federal laws to fight for their civil rights. -**V Video • Food • Games • Dancing More recently they have fought for even greater inclusion with bathes surrounding Open at 8pm Nightly America's most sacred institutions -- mar- riage, the military, parental rights, even the Boy Scouts. To bring perspective on these intense debates, IN THE LIFE interviews: Mi- chelle Benecke of the Service Members Legal Defense Network; Kerry Lobel, Ex- ecutive Director the National Gay and Velconie Lesbian Task Force; Evan Wolfson of the Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund; and Noemi Masliah of the Immigra- tion Rights Task Force. This segment maps a shifting focus in Softball Players & the Gay civil rights movement and illus- trates how far Gays and Lesbians have come in the eyes of the law—and how far there is still to go. friends A Day in the Life of Virginia Apuzzo Few careers reflect the changes in Ameri- oafs Gay rights struggle as clearly as that of Virginia Apuzzo. In 1987 she was ar- rested for demonstrating in front of the White house. Now she is involved in run- O Visconsin's 4-1 club. ning it. For 30 years she has been one of the Gay and Lesbian movement's most visible activists. Now, working in the White House as Assistant to the President for Management and Administration, she is the highest ranking openly Gay official Ballplayer Badges same privileges ever to serve in the federal government. "I didn't imagine myself here 25 weeks ago. I don't think you begin as an out Gay as La cage Cardholders person in government thinking that some- day you'll end up in the white House," Apuzzo said. This segment shows how Virginia Apuz- zois activist ideas reach President Clinton's ear. Fostering Small Town Values Iowa's Foster Parents of the Year SON 13S SAT 8k. SUN, 3prxi-Glose For this story IN THE LIFE travels to ru- ral Iowa to visit with Gair Bridges and Ron Travis, two Gay men who over the past for the Valicer's Point Bloch decade have made their home a safe, ?arty loving environment for 18 foster children. They were Iowa's 1996 Foster Parents of the Year and are further distinguished by Streets • Z Bands • 2 Days GarrleS fun being the first Gay couple to be honored by any state with this award. Gary, one of their foster children tells IN THE LIFE of his first days in their care: "My world was turned right upside down. I just didn't know what to think. And then I brought to you by: heard about their (Ron and Gair's) life- Buclwgiser style. I was kind of afraid—you know the stereotype, the images were coming to my mind—until I finally met them. After a week it was great. 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• WRITERS ters. MCC (Metropolitan Community Continued From Page 15 Church is the largest Gay and Lesbian re- ligious organization in small towns." come down against equal civil rights for He feels that with a concentration of at- others sharing their differences simply to tention on urban Gay/Lesbian populations, keep themselves out of the spotlight of the media neglects rural populations. suspicion. "Groups like these don't get funded (to the Brown: Also agreed, saying she believes extent that urban organizations do)." media coverage of Lesbian/Gay private K: "What about 'Ellen?' What about t and public figures reflects the negative Gay male shows on mainstream television effects of "the entire anti-woman, anti-sex, ? will they ever happen?" anti-joy culture that beats us over the B: "Yes, but I'll be long past menopause head" every day. when it happens!" "I most emphatically want to know," she K & S: Concurred, and the conversation continued, "about (the orientation of) our came around to "Ellen's" demise. public officials whose fingers aren't far B: "It's as much because the writing from the buttons, whether they be nuclear wasn't fabulous" in the last season as it buttons or budget buttons." was about having an out Lesbian star. Ad- W: Asked the panelists to reflect on how dressing her fellow panelists and other they believe a neo-Puritan "sex panic" has men in the room, she said she feels Gay affected both Gay culture and how it is men take the brunt of the abuse from covered by the media. straight society. Women, being relatively Brown asserted that, at least for Lesbi- ignored in society except as they relate to ans, it probably didn't resonate as much men, are usually left alone. But men are as with Gay men. She believes it's just always being sized up by each other, more reactionism taking hold of main- making an out Gay man much more visible stream culture. and easier to target. "Gay men are much "It's entwined with the oppression of more threatening to straight men on a very women. I don't want to bitch about it," she deep level." responded with characteristic candor, "be- S: (Nodding) "All men are insecure about cause it's just the way it is. But there's one being men." He exhibited some distaste day when (as a woman), you wake up and with a remark that attempting to "pass" is realize the world is tilted." one way Gay men try to avoid harassment She explained that most of the world is and violence. just not in favor of women, and women are W: "Isn't what you're critiquing is Gay pretty used to that by the time they are men appropriating the costume of the op- making sexual choices, so the "panic" pressor?" really doesn't come as any surprise or ex- S: (Nodding and mimicking a personal treme difficulty to them. "I don't think any ad) " `I'm a straight-acting Gay man.' What woman in this room suffers from it." the hell is that?" (Wicked grin) "And if you do, call me later K: "In the Fifties, Gay men resisted being and I'll tell you how to overcome it." defined as 'top' or `bottom.' (This categori- S: Admitted that Gay male culture has a zation) is a very post-Stonewall attitude... lot of unhealthy aspects: obsession with not everything being a Gay male means." body image, the party life and self-hating W: "What would you say are the differ- behavior like substance abuse. He feels ences between (pre-Stonewall) 1968 and that, with the appearance of effective 1998?" drugs for HIV-positive people, there is K: "No one was out of the closet (then). a false confidence that soon there will be a There were no outwardly or admittedly cure for AIDS and therefore safe sex prac- Gay men or women. There was a lot of tices are no longer important. sex, but it was very self-hating." "If things stay the same as they are now, Warner opened the floor to questions fifty percent of today's 18-year-olds will be from the audience. One woman observed HIV sero-positive by the end of the cen- that a majority of the panel discussion tury." He feels the media treatment of this centered around issues of interest to Gay behavior is rooted in fear and backlash. men and stated that she would like to talk "To me, (the sex panic) has been people about more Lesbian issues. trying to deny what's happening. We're B: Stated that she felt this event was a dealing with denial." microcosm of society at large, wherein W: Confronted Signorile with an appar- women's issues are usually subjugated to ent dichotomy. "How do you maintain a those of men, and that this stemmed from balance between criticizing (Gay male) the fact of most women having less money obsessiveness with the 'ideal' and then and therefore being less empowered. showing it on the cover of your book?" S: (Agreeing) "I would like very much to S: "Being healthy, comfortable with your see more dialogue" about Lesbian and body and safe (in sex practices) doesn't feminist issues among Gay men, and a mean giving up caring about how we look, recognition that so much more could be dress, et cetera." achieved if Gay men would be less self- K: (Coming to Signorile's defense) "The absorbed and more open to cooperation purpose of the Gay movement is to cele- with Lesbians on a personal and political brate every kind of diversity." He feels that level. to write critically about the reality of circuit Q: "What effect did your own personal parties, cruising and other less-than- coming out have, relevant to your careers laudable lifestyles in Gay culture was not as writers?" to "turn" on that culture, but to expose the B: Allowed that it really wasn't a factor, dangers of irresponsible behavior in an that her decision to be a writer was based effort to prevent further spread of HIV and more on the fact that "I'm just no good for other sexually transmitted diseases. anything else." "Circuit parties are one or two percent of K: "I'm a much more clear and more Gay culture," he admitted, but went on to honest writer now that I identify as a Gay describe the other 98% as being com- man." posed of 'regular people,' upstanding and S: (Relating experiences from his child- responsible men. He believes the hysteria hood, when his stories always revolved of the "sex panic" has been promulgated around aliens from outer space who didn't by a hostile media looking for tabloid sto- fit in here on Earth) "I knew I was different, ries, which has created a false issue with and my stories were my way of dealing the either/or question. "I don't think we with it." Since his writing had always dealt have to choose between monogamy and with such fantastic creations, he ex- promiscuity." pressed surprise at having wound up as a W: "How can Gay and Lesbian writers journalist. "I never knew I was going to go be responsible to Gay or Lesbian kids in into non-fiction." Podunk, USA?" A last question was put to the panel B: "In this country, children are chattel, concerning what they would write about if property, effectively non-persons." She a spirit appeared to them telling them that believes that material that reaches alter- the next book they wrote would be a so- natively oriented teens with factual, non- cially important and definitive work. threatening information can only help, and K: "The family." that the Gay media is primarily responsible B: "I'd be much more open about my for publishing that information so it is true passion, the belief that the world ex- available. She feels the Internet is already pands and contracts with the breath of all and will become even more a great force living creatures on it." in this effort. S: "I think I've been visited by that spirit Still, she laments the fact that young before." He explained that he feels his po- people, by their nature, believe they are sition of being widely published and widely indestructible, and that no amount of good read always give him the feeling that what information can change the behavior of he says does, in fact, have an effect on someone who believes `it can't happen to the opinions and actions of his readers. He me.' "Try telling a sixteen-year-old his dick takes this responsibility to heart, and ad- is gonna kill him." mits that he's at his best while working on K: "We in New York and L.A. live very a new title. "In between books, I'm horri- privileged lives and forget how unprivi- ble." leged those are who don't live in big cit- Brown wrapped up the presentation with ies," referring to the availability and visibil- her statement that, as a culture, "In the ity of alternative cultural resources and beginning, the struggle was simply to sur- communities. "It's up to us to reach out" vive. The reward is that we're in this room and let them know others like them exist. together." S: "Cities aren't necessarily havens. © 1998 Mary Shafer GLSTN (Gay and Lesbian Student Editor's Note: Mary Shafer is a long- has 35 chapters na- time activist in our community and a for- Teacher Network) Dressed In Black — A huge crowd turned out for the Milwaukee Eagle's First Annual Black Party, a Friends of mer resident of Milwaukee. She now re- tionwide. PFLAG (Parents and benefit for the Aids Resource Center of Wisconsin. The party was held on Friday, May 8. Lesbians and Gays) has over 300 chap- sides in Pennsylvania. ONSIN LIGHT MAY 21 TO JUNE 3, 1998 Page 24 THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION

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I've seen several couples whose joint the door to these hordes. topics, Yahoo pro- Consequently, for most Anonymously Big vacation outlasted their affections. It Fortunately, some search engines prove duced fewer junk sites than anyone else. smarter than others at detecting which In a group of over 75 people, you won't wasn't pretty, it wasn't fun, and it wasn't Yet occasionally, your subject just get to know everybody by name on a cheap. sites are most relevant to your inquiry. Af- luck doesn't fit into their scheme: I had no week-long vacation. (If it's over 300 peo- Solo ter too many frustrating hours of watching example, tracking down Gay cruises, for ple, you'll see faces at week's end that you Many people would never think of trav- search results download, only to find a list on Yahoo. It also has a smaller database, of spam, I undertook to test them. could swear you've never seen before.) eling alone. But there are three good rea- and missed many relevant listings. Those Amongst this I took eight queries—word combinations many people, there are sons to do so. (1) You don't know anybody humans go home at night, while comput- undoubtedly quite a few whose company with a compatible schedule, destination, such as "Gay hotel paris", "Gay hike", ers keep on analyzing. "Lesbian vacation" and "Gay cruise ship"— you'll enjoy. But will you find them? If and travel style. (2) You're looking for ro- Excite (10%) and Webcrawler (4%) got you're on the shy side, ask then called up the major search engines, the organizer mance, and you're headed to a destination rock-bottom scores. These turkeys share what type of opportunities and looked at the first ten results provided will exist for where you just might find it. (3) You want the same database, but apply different breaking the ice. by each engine to each of my queries. If to experience the culture and people of search, algorithms, and so yield slightly Somewhat Big you think I must have been bug-eyed by another country, a goal accomplished far different results. But "Garbage In, Garbage In a group of 20 to 50, if the end of all this, you're right. you make an more easily if you're alone. Out," as they say in the computer busi- effort, you'll know most people I scored the results by asking, of each by name Yes, the single traveler may have mo- ness, and both these search engines within a few days. If you're traveling alone, listed, "How relevant is this likely to be ments of loneliness—but he or she also site proved virtually useless at producing rele- you'll probably have no trouble finding for the typical user who types in the same has the best chance of making some won- vant listings. others to join you for an excursion, dinner, query?" derful new connections. (It was Excite, by the way, that came up or whatever. Unless * * * response to the query "Gay cruise "whatever" is a hot In with the odd response to my search for the date—as the group gets smaller, the odds ship", a listing for RSVP Travel received a A Gay cruise ship has been refused en- "Gay hike" query. The porn site that got #1 of finding that special chemistry diminish. top score. The site of a Gay travel agency try to Grand Cayman; and anecdotes of Small that sells cruises also got points, but not homophobic treatment in the Bahamas My favorite experiences are with groups as many. Porn, scam, and irrelevant sites and Bermuda regularly filter through. So Housing/Rent of 10 to 20. Everyone knows one another points. it's refreshing to report on truly Gay- lost within a day, yet you can sit next to some- So did the home page of Mark, who is friendly Caribbean island. one new at dinner every evening. It's eas- writes of a memorable night on a For rent-2 bedroom upper. West Milwaukee, natu- The tiny Dutch island of Saba, near St. Gay and ier to make friends in a group of 15 than in cruise ship. Good for you, Mark, but that ral wood throughout, formal dining room, C.A., ga- Martin, has grown famous in the past dec- 50. But again, if romance is your primary page doesn't belong in the top ten listings. rage, July 1, (414) 672-2138, $575. ade as a scuba diving destination. I've just goal, the odds would improve with a bigger returned from my company's first Gay dive West Milwaukee-2 bedroom upper, West Mil- group. trip on Saba. and we could not have re- waukee. natural woodwork throughout Formal din- Just below this in size, but much differ- ceived a warmer welcome. CLASSIFIEDS ing room, C.A., garage. July 1. $575 per month. Call ent in group dynamics, falls the awkward Our accommodations were at Captain's (414) 672-2138 number of six to eight. 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Toward the end of a Saba has no beaches, so it won't be a member of our team, you will represent Milwau- King Size Whirlpool six-hour train ride to Barcelona, he re- everyone's idea of paradise. But if you kee's most unique store in fiimishings/design. We CALL (414) 291-9600 vealed his only interest in this beautiful enjoy spectacular diving, want to learn offer highly competitive commission pay with top city: He wanted to find out if the french scuba skills, or simply want a quiet and producers earning in excess of $45,000. bonuses and or (414) 271-1576 fries at the Barcelona McDonalds were as friendly getaway, check out Saba. Cap- health insurance. Contact Diane at (414) 461-9000 to perfect as when he'd visited five years tain's Quarters: 800-446-3010). schedule an interview. earlier. 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