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Page 20 Find Nightspots on www.WindyCityQueercast.com 4 Oct. 29, 2014 WINDY CITY TIMES community, Kuehl is struggling to keep up with he switched to being an independent 10 years Shriver, who has raised twice the cash she has ago after a long-standing dispute with the Re- Top national races with and won the backing of gay media mogul David publicans over their anti-gay policies. Catania Geffen. However, she did win the most votes in has earned a good reputation in his 17 years the June primary. And if elected to the seat, on the council, but his effort may be hurt by LGBT candidates she would become the first openly gay person the independent campaign of another former to serve on the board. Republican Councilmember, Carol Schwartz. By Lisa Keen 10. Washington, D.C.: Popular openly gay And both Catania and Schwartz are up against Keen News Service D.C. Councilman David Catania is mounting a the African-American Democrat Muriel Bowser, strong campaign to become the capital city’s who won the endorsement of the local gay This year’s election night is likely to be an im- first openly gay mayor. Catania has been Democratic club. portant one for the LGBT history books: Voters haunted somewhat by the fact that he was a ©Copyright 2014 by Keen News Service. All in Massachusetts are expected to elect the na- Republican in the heavily Democratic city. But rights reserved. tion’s first-ever openly gay state attorney gen- eral, and voters in Maine could very well elect the nation’s first-ever openly gay governor. Two candidates for Congress could well become the first openly gay Republican elected to the U.S. ExxonMobil faces House and, if they both succeed, they will join what will number as the largest ever contin- gent of openly LGBT members of Congress—up complaint alleging from seven to as many as 12, if all newcomers are successful. anti-LGBT hiring bias Add to this mix a large number of openly LGBT candidates around the country for various By Matt Simonette Freedom to Work’s counsel, in a statement. state and local offices. “We are confident the evidence will show These are the top 10 races to keep an eye on A national LGBT organization that last year Exxon broke the law and that Exxon must Nov. 4: filed a complaint against oil and gas giant change its policies so that LGBT workers are 1. Maine: U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud is holding ExxonMobil, alleging hiring bias, had a hear- no longer subject to harmful discrimination. onto a narrow lead over incumbent Republican ing on the matter Oct. 21. After a one year delay due to an erroneous Paul LePage and progressive independent Eliot Freedom to Work initially filed a complaint dismissal of the case on technical grounds, Cutler in a race for the governorship. If he’s against the company with the Illinois De- we look forward to working with the Depart- successful, Michaud will become the first-ever partment of Human Rights (IDHR) in May ment to finally hold Exxon accountable.” openly gay person elected governor. Collective- 2013, saying that ExxonMobil favored non- ly, the latest polls (see RealClearPolitics) show Maura Healey aims for victory—and LGBT job applicants over LGBT candidates. a virtual tie between Michaud and LePage, with history—in Massachusetts. The case was dismissed in January of this Cutler siphoning off 16 points. But interest- year, but Freedom to Work appealed that de- ingly, the latest poll, from Bangor Daily News, DeMaio with a three-point lead. cision and won a new hearing. showed Michaud up by six points over LeP- 5. New York: Democratic first-term U.S. Rep. IDHR regulations prohibit details of the age. (Former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey Sean Patrick Maloney is in a tough fight for hearing from being released until a decision came out as gay in 2004 while governor, then re-election against a Republican opponent he is rendered on the matter by the agency, said promptly resigned.) Michaud came out as gay beat two years ago. Maloney won his first-term Freedom to Work President Tico Almeida. That one year ago in an op-ed, saying he didn’t want by defeating incumbent Republican Nan Hay- decision will be, at most, within 90 days of his campaign for governor to be undermined by worth, who’s back for another round. Hayworth the hearing, he said, adding, “We can’t say “whisper campaigns.” earned only a 71 rating from HRC in her one what happened, but we think it was an im- 2. Massachusetts: Attorney Maura Healey, a Congressional term. portant and successful hearing. This was the first-time candidate, won a stunning victory 6. North Carolina: Openly gay American Idol first time that Exxon has ever had to answer in the September primary against a well-en- star Clay Aiken, a Democrat, is struggling to question in a legal proceeding. It was the trenched incumbent Democrat—even pro-LGBT replace incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Re- first time Exxon has ever had to answer in Gov. endorsed the incumbent. nee Ellmers, who represents the 2nd Congres- a legal proceeding relating to Exxon’s anti- But Healey trounced former state Sen. Warren sional District in North Carolina and earned a LGBT policies.” Tolman by more than 24 points. She is largely zero rating from HRC for two terms. Aiken has The organization sent ExxonMobil two test expected to do the same with the Republican done well in fundraising from individuals, while resumes. One of the fictional candidates, Party’s nominee, John Miller. And, if successful, Ellmers has relied on party funding, but polls who would have been better qualified for the Patti Capouch. Healey will become the nation’s first openly still show Ellmers with a sizeable lead. position, was identified as LGBT. Freedom to gay person elected as a state attorney general. 7. Massachusetts: A former aide to the late Work alleges the company repeatedly tried She is best known in the LGBT community for U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy is hoping to become the to contact the non-LGBT candidate for an in- TPAN hires first her work as assistant attorney general on the nation’s first openly gay person elected as a terview, even with their lesser qualifications, but never tried to contact the LGBT one. woman CEO Massachusetts challenge to the Defense of Mar- state lieutenant governor. Kerrigan has paid After a national search, the HIV/AIDS sup- ExxonMobil says its non-discrimination riage Act, a lawsuit complementary to one led his dues through much work in both the public port services agency Test Positive Aware Net- policy covers sexual orientation and gender by Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders. sector and the Democratic Party. He’s currently work (TPAN has named Patti Capouch as its identity, but Freedom to Work and other ad- 3. Massachusetts: Former state Sen. Richard president of the Massachusetts Military Heroes first woman chief executive officer. vocates maintain that the policy fails to ad- Tisei almost made history two years ago when Fund, a group that serves the families of ser- Capouch brings to TPAN extensive expe- equately enumerate any specific protections. he narrowly missed becoming the first openly vicemembers who have died in action. But his rience from a career working in HIV/AIDS In a June 16, 2014, statement, Human gay Republican to be elected to Congress. He’s fate and his campaign signs are tied closely agencies. Before coming to Chicago, Capouch Rights Campaign Vice President for Commu- back this year, seeking the same seat, and to that of Democratic gubernatorial candidate served as executive director for the Frannie nication Fred Sainz said, “ExxonMobil’s Equal he’s holding onto a slight lead in some polls. Martha Coakley who is struggling to overcome Peabody Center in Portland, Maine. Employment and Opportunity Policy has The Democratic incumbent was the surpris- a highly-funded Republican bid for the so- Founded in 1987, TPAN, 5050 N. Broadway, clearly and consistently omitted enumerated ing loser in the September primary, so Tisei’s called “corner office.” delivers innovative peer-led support pro- LGBT non-discrimination protections for its competition is Iraq War veteran Seth Moulton, 8. New York: Sean Eldridge is making an up- grams, prevention education and collabora- personnel. Though their statement sounds the Democrat. LGBT newspaper publisher Sue hill climb to become a member of the LGBT tive wellness services. like it’s taking a very progressive stand, it O’Connell is backing Tisei; former U.S. Rep. Congressional Caucus representing New York’s A native of northwest Indiana, Capouch is in fact a master class in doublespeak— Barney Frank is backing Moulton. Congress has Hudson Valley district. His opponent is two- received her undergraduate degree at St. crafted, no doubt, by a team of well-paid had gay Republicans before in Steve Gunderson term Republican Chris Gibson. Eldridge, the Joseph’s College (Rensselaer, Indiana), then lawyers. Until a nondiscrimination policy and Jim Kolbe. If elected, Tisei would become spouse of Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes, enrolled at Louisiana State University (in Ba- is enumerated, it isn’t worth the paper it’s the first openly gay Republican elected to Con- has been criticized repeatedly for using the ton Rouge), where she earned her masters in printed on.” gress. couple’s personal wealth to fund his campaign, social work in 1998. While at LSU, Capouch ExxonMobil is the only company in the 4. California: Carl DeMaio is the second person while little mention is made that Gibson’s cam- did an internship at the Friends for Life AIDS history of HRC’s Corporate Equality Index to vying to become the first openly gay Republi- paign depends primarily on finance, insurance Resource Center in Baton Rouge. That expe- receive a negative rating. can elected to Congress, but his effort has lost and investment entities. Eldridge is, of course, rience led Capouch to focus her career ambi- According to Freedom to Work officials, traction—first, by failing to win the support pro-gay marriage; Gibson supports only civil tions on helping the HIV/AIDS community. ExxonMobil presented two witnesses—one of the LGBT community, and, second, by be- unions, claiming that marriage is a religious Capouch will also be involved in TPAN’s two from its human resources department, the ing waylaid by a former campaign aide’s claim institution. He earned a 76 rating from HRC in major fundraising events—Barlesque, an an- other from its legal department—and will be that DeMaio sexually harassed him. (San Diego the last Congressional session and a zero in his nual competition for the title of Chicago’s represented at the hearing by lawyers from County prosecutors announced they would not first term. The Eldridge camp released a poll sexiest bartender that kicks off Wed., Nov. the Chicago law firm Seyfarth Shaw. Almeida press charges.) DeMaio, a former member of the showing that he had closed a 28-point lead by 5, 7-10 p.m. at Charlie’s Chicago (Barlesque. was also a witness at the hearing. San Diego City Council, is up against incum- Gibson in September to 10 points as of Oct. 19. org), and the Ride for AIDS Chicago, a 200- “It is encouraging that the Illinois Depart- bent Democrat Scott Peters, who has won an 9. California: Former state Sen. Sheila Kuehl mile, two-day bike ride set for July 11-12, ment of Human Rights is now investigating endorsement from the Human Rights Campaign is in a tight race against Bobby Shriver, a neph- 2015 (Rideforaids.org). the merits of Freedom to Work’s discrimina- (HRC). Congressional District 52 is said to be ew of the late President Kennedy, for the Dis- Visit TPAN.com. evenly split between Democrats and Republi- trict 3 seat on the powerful Los Angeles County tion charge,” said Peter Romer-Friedman of cans. The latest poll, in early October, showed Board. Despite her long history with the LGBT Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC, who is 6 Oct. 29, 2014 WINDY CITY TIMES your name, don’t try to do that on Election that may not be covered in health insurance, Day.” if someone doesn’t make much money at work Strict ID laws could Keisling also urged early voting in states that and is going paycheck to paycheck, how is [he permit it. “If there are problems, there is time or she] going to come up with $165 for a name to fix it,” she said. change?” Also, Keisling suggested voting by mail. “Us- The Williams Institute study found that in hinder trans voters ing an absentee ballot is a good way to avoid Arkansas, 906 people out of the 3,485 trans- by Chuck Colbert running afoul of voter ID laws,” she said. gender eligible voting population—or 26 Andrea Zekis, a trans woman and founder of percent—have no updated identification or A new study by a California-based think tank the Arkansas Transgender Equality Coalition, records. found that strict voter identification laws in offered an on-the-ground perspective from one “We’re making it difficult for trans people to 10 states might cause problems for transgender of the 10 strict photo-ID states. vote,” said Zekis. “Absentee voters in Arkan- voters this fall, possibly disenfranchising more “Having the name match the face in a photo sas must submit a copy of their photo-identi- than 24,000 of them on Election Day. Illinois ID is costly and cumbersome,” she said in a fication. Trans people who can’t afford a name is not one of the states. phone interview, referring to one of her state’s change will vote absentee or risk invasive per- And yet the states include Arkansas, Geor- voter eligibility requirements. sonal questions from poll workers.” gia and Kansas, where the outcome of key U.S. A name change in Arkansas, Zekis said, costs For more information, visit NCTE’s website Senate races could affect which political party $165. “Then you have to go through the whole at www.votingwhiletrans.org. The Williams controls the upper chamber of Congress. issue of legal document changes, requiring Institute report is available at http://wil- For instance, a transgender person might time and money,” she said. liamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/wp-content/ face the issue of an identification card’s photo “The majority of trans people in Arkansas uploads/voter-id-laws-september-2014.pdf. not matching his or her current gender iden- are low income,” Zekis explained. “If someone ©Copyright Chuck Colbert. All rights re- tity, or a gender designation “F” for female or has to pay hundreds of dollars for medical care served. “M” for male not matching a subsequent name change, with a person now identifying with a different gender. “Lawmakers should not overlook the conse- quences of enacting stricter voter ID laws on transgender voters,” study author Jody L. Her- man, Ph.D., said in a news release. Herman’s report is titled “The Potential Im- pact of Voter Identification Laws on Transgen- der Voters in the 2014 General Election.” She is Mara Keisling. Photo courtesy of NCTE the Peter J. Cooper Public Policy fellow at the Williams Institute, based in the UCLA School should not be required to undergo forced ster- of Law. ilization in order to exercise their right to vote. “Election officials must consider the poten- “Even if people want to [and are able] to tial impact of these laws in the upcoming No- medically transition, categorical health care ex- vember elections,” said Herman. “Voter ID laws clusions force most transgender people to pay create a unique barrier for transgender people for medical care out of their pocket,” she add- who would otherwise be eligible to vote.” ed. “Prohibitive health care costs, compounded In all, 10 states—Alabama, Arkansas, Geor- by the impact of widespread employment dis- gia, Indiana, Kansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, crimination and confusing patchwork of laws Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin—have strict governing the process, make it extremely chal- government-issued photo identification re- lenging for transgender voters in these states quirements, according to the Williams Institute to hold accurate identity documents.” study. (The voter identification law is not cur- Trans people who have accurate forms of rently in effect in Wisconsin.) identification could still face problems, Bu- Across those states, about 84,000 transgen- chert said. der people who have transitioned are estimat- “Even transgender voters who hold accurate ed to be eligible to vote, with 24,000—or 28 ID will likely encounter bias and discrimina- percent—of them facing possible difficulties in tion based on appearance-based assumptions casting ballots. from poll workers who challenge transgender That’s because the 28 percent of transgender Greg O’Neill, entrepreneur and co-owner of Pastoral, hosted a session entitled “How to people regarding the accuracy of their ID,” voting-eligible persons in those 10 states have Get and Keep Your Job.” From left: Julie West, O’Neill, Kinley Preston, Christy Webber and she explained. “The 2011 National Transgender no identification or records that accurately re- Adam Zebelian. Photo by Tracy Baim Discrimination Survey found that 20 percent of flect their gender. transgender people have been harassed or dis- In order to vote, the 24,000 transgender vot- respected by governmental officials and rath- ers need to get updated IDs that comply with er than enduring the stigma and heightened either state or federal requirements, which vary More than 100 attend scrutiny, many transgender people will simply widely by state or federal agency. choose to forego their voting rights.” State-issued driver’s licenses or ID, a U.S. While the Williams Institute study was “noth- Chicago LGBTQ job fair passport or a military identification card are More than 100 young and older adults attended Work!, the first Chicago LGBTQ Job Fair Oct. ing new” to Mara Keisling, executive director of all acceptable forms of ID in the states that 22 at Center on Halsted. The event was sponsored by Windy City Times, Chicago House Tran- the Washington, D.C.-based National Center for require photo identification in order to vote, sWorks, TransTech, Affinity and the Center on Halsted. Transgender Equality, “It still shows there are a according to the study. The free event featured job advice, break-out sessions detailing best interview and employee lot of vulnerable transgender people who could “If voters do not provide an acceptable form practices as well as legal issues in the workplace. run afoul of these laws,” she said in a phone of identification, they may vote on a provision- The latest studies show an alarmingly high unemployment and poverty rate in the LGBTQ interview. al ballot,” the study noted. “For the provisional community, especially among youth and seniors. The fair was one way to address the issue, as “Hopefully, people know by now that these ballot to be counted they must provide an ac- a follow-up to the Windy City Times LGBTQ Homeless Youth Summit in May 2014. laws are politically motivated and partisan,” ceptable ID to government election officials Vendors at the fair were: Center on Halsted, Chicago House, Christy Webber Landscapes, Har- said Keisling, noting that in addition to trans- within a certain limited timeframe.” vest Consulting Group, i.c.Stars, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, gender persons, seniors, students, low-income Still, “Some voters may not have the means Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, It Works Global, Lurie Children’s Hospital, The Northern people, and people of color are also hurt. or the ability to present the required voter Trust Company, Pace Suburban Bus Service, Pastoral, Roosevelt University, Roosevelt Univer- “I don’t think Republican legislatures that identification for a variety of reasons, such as sity/Chicago College of Performing Arts, Search Inc., Steppenwolf Theatre, The Chopping Block, passed these were aiming at transgender vot- poverty, disability, or religious objection,” said TransTech Social Enterprises, Uber, United Airlines, Vanite , Viridian Energy, Whole Foods and ers. That was not on their radar,” she said. “The Herman. “Transgender people have unique bar- Windy City Times. truth is they made our folks vulnerable because riers to obtaining accurate IDs needed to vote. Greg O’Neill, entrepreneur and co-owner of Pastoral, hosted a session entitled “How to Get some states have voter ID laws, and some As these 10 states begin planning for their fall and Keep Your Job” with Adam Zebelian of the State’s Attorney’s Office, business owner Kinley states don’t, but also some states have modern elections, educating poll workers is crucial in Preston, recruitment and HR expert Julie West of The Harvest Consulting Group, and Christy policies for how people can update information order to ensure that transgender voters in their Webber, president of Christy Webber Landscapes. and get identification. Some states have old- states have fair access to the ballot.” Owen Daniel-McCarter of the Transformative Justice Law Project hosted a session on legal fashion discriminatory policies.” and discrimination issues while on the job. Angelica Ross of TransTech ran a training, “Explor- “When those two things happen,” Keisling Advocates raise concerns, offer suggestions ing Freelance Employment Options.” said, referring to strict voter ID laws and dis- Sasha Buchert, staff attorney at the Oakland, “This was an extraordinary day,” said Windy City Times reporter Gretchen Rachel Blickens- criminatory policies, “you are going to impact California-based Transgender Law Center, dis- defer. “To see those kids come in at first looking nervous and almost without hope and then transgender voters.” cussed the barriers transgender people face in to leave with a smile on their faces and a handful of business cards was a feeling that made Meanwhile, Keisling offered suggestions for some detail. everyone who was a part of the organization of this first fair, volunteers and staff alike, know transgender voters who want to cast their bal- “Almost all of the states with restrictive vot- that it was worth every moment spent planning. All of the businesses I spoke to were ener- lots and have them counted. er ID laws also require that transgender people gized, some taken aback by how genuine and polite every candidate was. They want to do this “Make sure your voter registration is up to obtain surgery before issuing an accurate driv- again next year.” date,” she said. “If you have moved or changed er’s license,” Buchert said in an email. “People WINDY CITY TIMES Oct. 29, 2014 7 True Colors hosts nat’l summit on LGBTQ homeless issues by Jean Albright tive director of Chapin Hall at the U of C; Darla Bardine, executive director of the National The True Colors Fund’s Forty To None project Network for Youth; Laura Zellinger, execu- hosted a national LGBTQ youth summit Sept. tive director of the U.S. Interagency Council 29-30 at ’s LGBT Community Cen- on Homelessness; and Anne Miskey, executive ter. director of Funders Together to End Homeless- True Colors Fund co-founder Cyndi Lauper ness. spoke at the event, and presented awards to For the panel “Listen Up! What Young People the Palette Fund’s Terrence Meck and repre- Want You to Know,” New York youth advocate sentatives from Chicago LGBT youth homeless Daniella Carter told her story of living on the projects. streets and experiencing violence, while Trai Representing Chicago for the honor were long- Williams, senior youth rep from The Mocking- time activists, performers, and more: Anne de bird Society, shared their own work on the is- Mare and Kristen Kelly, directors and producers sue. of the Homestretch documentary about youth The “Let’s Geek Out: Technological Innova- homelessness; Bonn Wade and Breezi Connor, tions” panel featured Pucci Garçon and Joe Mo- two advocates on this issue; the YEPP team ran from True Colors, plus Chris Wood, execu- (Youth Empowerment Performance Project)— tive director of LGBT Technology Partnership Bonsai Bermudez, Zizi Phillips, Lola Monroe & Institute. “Focusing Upstream: The LGBTQ and Ka’riel Gaiter; and Tracy Baim, publisher of Youth Homelessness Prevention Initiative” had Windy City Times, for the WCT Homeless LGBTQ Ann Oliva, deputy assistant secretary of the Of- Youth Summit held in Chicago in May. Other fice of Special Needs Assistance Programs for True Colors presented Chicago youth advocates an award for their work. Back row, from left: Chicagoans at the summit included Paul Ham- the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Develop- Kristen Kelly, Lola Monroe, Ka’riel Gaiter, Bonn Wade, Zizi Phillips, Bonsai Bermudez, Jama man, president and CEO of the Knight Ministry; ment; Kelli King Jackson, executive director of Shelton, Gregory Lewis. Front: Anne de Mare, Breezi Connor, Tracy Baim and Cyndi Lauper. Photo courtesy of the True Colors Fund philanthropist Clark Pellett; and Alison Stan- Houston’s the Simmons Foundation; Meredith ton, a co-organizer of the Chicago youth sum- Hicks, director of policy and planning at Cin- mit and followup projects. cinnati’s Lighthouse Youth Services; and Jeff of Children, Youth and Family Services at L.A. The final panel of the day was “Moving For- U.S. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi Poirier, principal researcher at American Insti- Gay & Lesbian Center; Jerry Peterson, executive ward Together: Think Tanks/ Action Planning,” also spoke during the summit’s opening recep- tutes for Research. director of the Ruth Ellis Center in Detroit; Me- with moderators Shelton and Lewis from True tion. The “Cross System Collaboration: How Or- gan Gibbard, Homeless YYA Initiative Project Colors. The agency hopes to have a two-day Gregory Lewis, executive director of the True ganizations are Working Towards the USICH 4 Planner in King County, Wash.; and Carla Silva, conference in 2015 in Houston. Colors Fund, and Jama Shelton, Forty to None Core Outcomes” panel had more powerhouse executive director of The Alliance for GLBTQ More photos and videos are with the online project director, along with Twiggy Pucci Gar- speakers: Simon Costello, associate director Youth in Miami. version of this article. çon, new Forty to None project manager, were the main hosts and MCs for the Sept. 30 ses- In Illinois, HIV exposure is a Class 2 felony, used, or the person’s viral load was even sions, which included a luncheon interview Chicago man subject to three to seven years in prison as detectable, doesn’t matter, nor does the sci- with Cyndi Lauper by Nancy Mahon, a senior accused of criminal well as a fine of up to $25,000. ence.” vice president of global philanthropy and cor- HIV/AIDS activists in recent years have Strub further pointed out to Windy City porate citizenship for The Estee Lauder Compa- HIV transmission questioned the effectiveness of HIV criminal- Times that there are no laws punishing nies and global executive director of the MAC By Matt Simonette ization laws, asserting that they undermine transmission of more widespread infections. AIDS Fund. numerous goals of advocates and health of- “More U.S. women died last year of cervical YEPP also performed for the summit attend- A Chicago man stands accused of not disclos- ficials. cancer from strains of HPV than died of AIDS ees, and Phillip and Bermudez spoke in-depth ing to his partner that he had HIV, though “HIV criminalization is making the epidem- from HIV, but we’re not prosecuting people about the critical role of stable relationships he knew he was infected, according to Cook ic worse, because of how it drives stigma, and for failing to disclose they carry HPV. That’s between adult mentors and youth. County prosecutors. discourages people at greatest risk from get- because, unlike HIV, it isn’t specifically as- More than a dozen experts in various area reported Oct. 25 that ting tested and those who test positive from sociated with gay men, people of color and spoke about all aspects of housing instabil- Anthony Hallam, of the 600 block of West accessing treatment,” said Sean Strub of the people who use drugs. HIV criminalization is ity, including research, government support, Oakdale Avenue, was charged with criminal Sero Project, which is dedicated to combating about targeting specific groups of people, not prevention, and funding. Both adult allies and transmission of HIV. He allegedly did not use HIV stigma. about preventing disease.” youth addressed the complex issues. a condom with his partner and repeatedly de- “These prosecutions typically have noth- Chicago Tribune’s article is at http://www. Speaking about their work in Montana were nied that he was infected. He was arrested ing to do with HIV transmission,” he added. chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ Sheri Bach Boetler, executive director of Tum- Oct. 23 in the 3900 block of North Raven- “They are most often about whether or not chi-man-charged-with-failing-to-reveal-he- bleweed agency, and youth advocate Bent- swood Avenue.NISSAN MELROSEthe person withPARK HIV can prove they disclosed had-hiv-to-partner-20141025-story.html. ley Burdick. The panel “Working Smarter, Not NISSAN MELROSEprior to havingPARK sex. Whether a condom wasNOW IN STOCK Harder” had Chicagoan Bryan Samuels, execu-

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When Manuel Colón deployed to the Peace Corps, his group stopped in Miami for a night of extra training before continuing to their assignment in Paraguay. There were about 50 people in his cohort: Colón was one of six LG- BTQ members. “Only one of us brought up queer identity as it related to our safety,” he said. “It was crazy, there were six of us who clearly had it on our minds, but we just weren’t sure, like, ‘I’m not Council members on the set for the appeal video to launch in Nov. From left to right: sure if this is a place where I can bring it up, Eli Marsh, Evette Cardona, Laura Stemple, Linda Garcia Merchant, Betsy Rubinstein (not I’m not sure if I can talk to volunteers about it, pictured, Suzanne Kraus). Photo from Elizabeth Marsh I’m not sure if staff is OK with it.’” Colón, originally from Chicago, recently re- ceived the 2014 Franklin H. Williams Award for returned Peace Corps volunteers, According to LBTQ Giving Council the organization, this award, “recognizes re- turned Peace Corps volunteers from ethnically creates video for diverse backgrounds who exemplify an ongoing commitment to community service and Peace Corps’ Third Goal of promoting a better under- fundraising campaign standing of other peoples on the part of Ameri- Manuel Colón. Photo from Colón cans.” by Liz Baudler can’t. Nobody’s going to give them money, Since his service abroad ended, Colón has behaviors of different countries don’t commu- and their budget is so tiny that what we give actively worked to get LGBTQ individuals in- nicate those same things.’” The LBTQ Giving Council of the Chicago them is like one-third of their budget. What volved and comfortable in the Peace Corps. Yet once in Paraguay, Colón and his fellow Foundation for Women (CFW) was founded, to the rest of the world is small and to them He currently functions as the new volunteer queer volunteers found their sexualities were according to former co-chair Laura Stem- is huge. That can help them build their ca- coordinator for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and an “open secret.” “Our communities didn’t pel, “for queer women to bring issues that pacity so that eventually they can look for Transgender Returned Peace Corps Volunteers say we were gay, but they stopped asking if I plague our community to the attention of other money. (RPCVs) Association. He engages with prospec- had a girlfriend,” he said. “No one ever said it the rest of CFW.” Back then, in the larger “We look at the groups that are eligible tive, currently serving and recently returned out loud, but you know, the cues were there.” CFW, “people didn’t say the word ‘lesbian’ at because we’ve worked with them before, or volunteers. “My biggest goal with them is just While not officially out to his community, he board meetings,” she recalled. we’ve invited them to give a proposal. We getting their stories. I think it’s so important was out to other volunteers, and actually found “What we do is raise money for in order give to some of the same groups over and to identify, highlight, and celebrate the queer gay nightlife in the nearby capital city. to give smallish grants to organizations that over again, but things come up that weren’t volunteer experience,” he said. Colón said he recently sat in on a meeting support the LBTQ community.” Stempel ex- there last year.” Colón said this stems from his identity as a with Spectrum, the Peace Corps’ official LGBTQ plained. Grants are issued through the coun- A project Stempel cited as “a great moment gay Latino. “It’s tough to find value as a queer resource group. According to Colón, new Peace cil’s Lavender Fund, for which the Council in our grant-making history” was with the person in the U.S., right?,” he asked. “And then Corps opportunities abound for LGBTQ individ- organizes fundraisers such as events, yard Chicago Women’s Health Center and focused to be, like, ‘Hey, do you want to go Sub-Saha- uals. sales, annual and house parties. Stempel on trans health. “They’re trying to make ran Africa and see how that’s going to be?’ But “The agency is really upping their commit- stressed that aside from the cost of events a space more inclusive for trans folks and it happens. We have hundreds and thousands ment to diversity and specifically as it relates and a nominal amount in the bank, “all the particularly for trans men.” Rubinstein said. of queer volunteers, queer Americans who to LGBTQ volunteers,” Colón explained. “Be- money that comes in, goes back out into the “It’s important to be sensitive and to have cause Section 3 of DOMA was struck down, community.” providers that are culturally competent in Peace Corps is upping their ability to place To aid this year’s fundraising efforts, the the needs of the trans community. It’s really same-sex couples safely in certain countries. Council made a video highlighting both se- about body positivity and about taking care You might be a gay couple that lives in a lect grantees and board members. “It’s two- of your body regardless of how you identify. state that doesn’t allow gay marriage, so it’s fold,” said Ellie Marsh, a current co-chair of I think they’ve gone above and beyond to just called a same-sex couple initiative.” The the council. “It’s really to bring awareness make sure that their space and their staff first successfully placed same-sex couple just to these organizations and projects, and the are completely competent and accessible to returned from serving their 27-month commit- needs that are very much present and often trans men who are looking to get access to ment, he said. overlooked, as well bring awareness to who gynecological care.” Colón also felt that Peace Corps’ visibility we are as a council, and why what we do is “It’s starting to change the way that [CFW] at gay events like Pride, while always strong, important. defines gender, which is one of the effects was especially evident this year. “They want to “People can give money knowing that it [our council has] on them.” Stempel said, make sure their name’s out there, their logo’s will go back into their own community, every “We’ve done something that really affects in- out there and that they’re associated with the dollar,” said Betsy Rubinstein, another past dividual people as part of this whole project LGBTQ community and that it’s not this thing co-chair. “I think that’s a really compelling of being trans-positive and trans-inclusive.” where people don’t associate one with the oth- thing. We’re looking for more ways for other Marsh mentioned Youth Outlook, which she er.” folks to learn about what we’re doing and said is the only agency in DuPage, Kane and Colón has an impressive tally of achieve- hopefully cultivate new members.” DeKalb counties dedicated to serving LGBTQ ments from his time in Paraguay. Using his The video features the Lesbian Community youth. “The LGBTQ community is not solely degree in environmental science and experi- Care Project, the Chicago Women’s Health an urban community. To have this innova- ence with the Chicago Park District and Forest Center and the Illinois Safe Schools Alliance, tive initiative really take a stand for those Manuel Colón (right) participating in Earth Service, he helped create a yearly conferences among others. “It’s a nice array of the kind youth in their counties is incredible. I’m re- Day. Photo from Colón called Paraguay Verde for environmentally con- of groups that we give money too,” Stempel ally excited to see how they grow, and what scious youth across the country to meet and said. Like the council itself, the video is a momentum they can generate.” did do it, who were successful, and I want to discuss how to better use and care for their volunteer effort, a donation from the film- “It’s one of those small operations where it make sure we communicate that to other queer green spaces. maker and producer. isn’t necessarily in a position to get money young folk, that there are not barriers to what Currently he works as an undergraduate re- Rubinstein said that by forming giving from every single place that gives money, so you can do because of who you are.” cruiter at his alma mater, the University of Il- councils, CFW hopes to cultivate women we know what we do matters and we can While Colón did not seek LGBTQ resources linois, as he earns his master’s in Human Re- philanthropists from populations who ei- watch what happens afterwards,” Stempel while applying to the Corps, he later got in- source Development. While he’s not sure if he’ll ther aren’t seen as philanthropists or don’t added. volved with the LGBTQ RPCVs because he saw ever formally join the Corps as an employee— see themselves that way. “You don’t have to While the video and a crowd-funding page they lacked information about Paraguay. He the RPVC groups are informal tools—for now be a millionaire, you don’t have to give big will launch mid-November, Stempel said any- wanted to accurately communicate his experi- he’s involved with the RPVC groups for Chicago amounts of money, but if you give to some- one who wanted to donate could at any time ence, and began writing pieces for the Associa- and Paraguay as well as the LGBTQ group. thing, that’s philanthropy,” added Stempel. access the LBTQ Giving Council page of the tion’s website. Yet his commitment to LGBTQ people in the The average Lavender Fund grant is CFW website and donate online. “Whenever Colón didn’t know how he’d be perceived in Peace Corps seems unlikely to change. “To me around $1,000 to $3,000. Most grantees are people donate to CFW they can earmark their his host country. In initial interviews, he told it’s really important to tell people that the small, mostly volunteer-run organizations. donation for us saying this money goes to the Corps. “You don’t have to be a detective to conversation is changing, LGBTQ people are “Maybe doesn’t even qualify for grants be- the council,” she said. The council’s Face- figure out that I’m gay.” He said they told him, valuable,” Colón said. “It’s really important to cause they’re so small.” Stempel explained. book page is another resource to check out “No, that’s going to be fine—that’s a cultural highlight our contribution to society and in “They’re not going to apply for grants. They current events and connect with members. thing that we see in the U.S. The cultures and terms of the Peace Corps to the world.” WINDY CITY TIMES Oct. 29, 2014 9 Hate-crimes summit stresses need for awareness, education By Matt Simonette agement for Cook County. He told the audience that better education about hate crimes, both Law-enforcement officials and community ad- for law enforcement and members of the com- vocates were among those who gathered Oct. munity was needed. 20 at UIC Student Center East, 750 S. Halsted “The reality is that, if people are feeling St., for a hate-crime summit held in commemo- targeted because of who they are, we cannot ration of the fifth anniversary of the signing of take a moment of rest,” said Masters. “Through the Matthew Shephard and James Byrd Jr. Hate strong training and good partnerships we can Crimes Prevention Act. increase the chances that individuals feel com- While there has not been a significant in- fortable reporting incidents, and, critically, crease in the number of reported hate crimes that law enforcement both has empathy when in Chicago, the community has to be vigilant issues of concern arise in particular communi- about them, said Cook County State’s Attor- ties, and undertakes appropriate followup when ney Anita Alvarez, who added, “You can never issues are reported.” perceive any individual hate crime as a crime Getting victims to report the crimes commit- against any one community or victim. … These ted against them remains a challenge. “If we fears and feelings of intimidation may prevent wait to make sure that there’s a problem before [other] members of a particular community we address it, its too late,” said Vick Lombardo from enjoying the rights that are promised to of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. “The From left: Sherialyn Byrdsong, Mona Noriega and Jasjit Singh. Photo by Tracy Baim you all.” more we educate in advance, the better off “These are the people we serve and close-up we’re going to be.” touch,” said Mona Noriega, chair of the Chica- Jasjit Singh, executive director of the Sikh Sherialyn K. Birdsong—whose husband, in- once a student,” Birdsong said. “We have com- go Commision on Human Relations, who hosted Legal Defense and Education Fund, spoke about surance executive and mon core standards, but … how do we do a the event along with Tyrone Forman, UIC Vice the myriad challenges Sikh Americans have basketball coach Ricky Birdsong, was slain in better job teaching the kid, ‘stop bullying this Provost for Diversity. “We witness the blood faced in the wake of 9/11, and noted that they an anti-African-American hate crime in Skokie person, stop saying bad things about them be- that pours from their wounds. Walk with them, have been disproportionately affected by hate in 1999—spoke of how much her late husband cause they are different?’” trembling when they enter into a court of law crimes, racial profiling, bullying, discrimina- meant to her family. Messages about tolerance and acceptance, to hold their abusers accountable. We experi- tion and failures to make public accommoda- “He was a great friend. My best friend. A won- she added, “need to come in powerful waves.” ence the tears that family and community cry. tions. derful husband [and] he was an exceptional fa- A number of breakout sessions were also held We realize the multiple ways that hate crimes “Many members of our community who do ther. When he came home the kids acted like I at the summit; topics included models of affir- destroy lives, kill real people, and create fear wear their articles of faith are walking around didn’t exist. We were living the American dream mative community based responses, resources among strangers. We have no choice.” with a target on their back,” he said. “… It’s in Skokie,” she said. for hate-crime survivors, hate crimes against Across the city the LGBT and Jewish commu- not an issue of misconception. It’s an issue of Birdsong now works as a teacher in Georgia, religious institutions and law enforcement re- nities face the largest number of direct threats, ‘no conception.’ One in five individuals felt ap- and said that she tries to instill in her students sponses to hate crimes. according to Michael Masters, executive direc- prehension or anger when they saw a picture of values that promote tolerance for others. More photos and videos are with the online tor of Homeland Security and Emergency Man- a Sihk American male.” “Everyone who commits a hate crime was version of this article.

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Voters registered in the City of Chicago challenges foe but my grandmother said [to her ]‘why should may use any early voting site in the city, you be any less happy for your son going off to regardless of where the voters live. on rhetoric make a life with whom he loves than you are Voters don’t need a reason or excuse to for your nephew making a life with whom he use early voting; however, voters do need loves?’ If two people love each other and want to present government-issued photo iden- vs. record to raise a family and emigrate together, they By Gretchen Rachel Blickensderfer tification. should be able to do exactly that.” Ballots cast in early voting are final. Af- Similarly, Schneider’s background has shaped In 2012, Democratic Congressman Brad Schnei- ter casting ballots in early voting, voters a core belief in the Employment Non-Discrim- may not return to amend, change or undo der took then Republican incumbent Robert J. ination Act (ENDA). “Having worked in busi- Dold’s House of Representatives seat in the Il- a ballot for any reason. It is a felony to ness, I know that companies succeed when the vote more than once—or to attempt to linois’ 10th District by just more than 3,300 people who work for them are not afraid on a votes. Dold wants his job back on Nov. 4 and, vote more than once—in the same elec- day-to-day basis to say who they are and who tion. once again, it looks like the election is going they love because they might lose their job,” to be a squeaker, with no clear front-runner in All 51 locations will be open Monday he said. “Employment non-discrimination is through Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sun- the race so far. something I will fight for because it is the right The accusations coming from Dold’s camp days 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Not all sites will be thing to do for our economy and for families.” open Sundays.) To get a list of sites, visit against Schneider are therefore growing in- Schneider is also impassioned about putting creasingly more vitriolic. An ad released by http://www.chicagoelections.com/page. an end to the bullying of LGBTQ students in php?id=9. the Congressional Leadership Fund asserted the nation’s schools. “We can’t allow kids to that Schneider is “hiding taxes for his house- be blocked from learning the skills and lessons every single asset I own— stocks bonds and hold” while “raising taxes for ours.” During an they need to succeed as adults in school be- mutual funds,” he said. “Not just mine but for ABC-7 online forum earlier this month, Dold cause they are in an environment where they my entire family.” claimed that he had a record of independence are being judged for who they are.” Brad Schneider. Looking forward, Schneider pledged to use and bipartisanship, asserting that the district Despite Dold’s claims to now support ENDA, his next term in Congress to continue the deserved a voice representing “the entire com- in 2010 the newly elected congressman indi- fight for economic and social progress. “Noth- munity, not just one political party.” an environment where you take care of your cated that he was opposed to it. Schneider ing would make me happier than, five years Dold’s record—as listed on the Sunlight family and your neighbors and think about and noted that his opponent’s voting record since from now, to be able to look back and say that Foundation’s Open Congress website—showed take interest in what’s going on in the world then speaks for itself. “He voted to delay our healthcare system is much better than it that he voted with his party 84 percent of the around you.” the repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ [DADT],” was a decade ago and our education system time. His party-line opinions against same-sex- While working toward his MBA at Northwest- Schneider stated. “And he has said that mar- is producing the most innovative and produc- marriage and employment non-discrimination ern University, Schneider met his wife Julie. riage should be between a man and a woman.” tive people in the entire world. Nothing would earned him a 35-percent rating by the Human The couple—who are poised to celebrate their Schneider added that he was happy to re- make me happier than to look back and say ev- Rights Campaign last year. 25th anniversary—settled in Deerfield, Illi- spond to the Congressional Leadership Fund’s erybody in America has a right to marry whom None of this is news to Schneider who told nois, to raise two sons. “It was their future and assertions regarding his tax-returns. “I re- they love.” Windy City Times that Dold’s rhetoric and his their generation’s future that brought me into leased my tax returns for 2013, in addition Windy City Times reached out to Dold for a record are two actions separated by a common politics,” Schneider recalled. “Our country has to my Annual Financial Disclosure which lists vote. “It’s easier to [make a statement] on a so many big challenges and if we don’t start response, but those requests went unanswered. website and a different thing to take that vote addressing them, the promise that each gen- standing on the floor of House of Representa- eration gives to the next—a future that’s more ELECTIONS 2014 tives,” Schneider said. “Time and time again, prosperous and secure—is in doubt. I looked Mr. Dold chose to vote with the Republicans. at the Tea Party Congress and those people vot- Guide to the gays He was a reliable Republican vote on virtually ing ‘no’ on everything regardless of what it was The next primary elections, to be held Nov. every issue.” and decided that we needed to take a different 4, 2014, feature a number of openly gay and One such issue in which Schneider maintains path.” lesbian candidates. The following individu- Dold contradicts himself is that of women’s Yet, much as the character of Jefferson Smith als have publically stated that they were a health care. On his website, Dold asserts that discovered in Frank Capra’s take on Washington member of the LGBT community and were on “protecting a woman’s right to choose is criti- politics, Schneider’s idealism was in for an ugly the ballot as of Oct. 20. cal.” But, according to Schneider, the voting shock once he began his term in 2012. “When I record tells a different story. “Dold voted seven was campaigning two years ago, the frustration — times against women’s right to make their own I felt and heard with the gridlock in Washing- Race: Illinois state Representative (14th choices about their own health care,” Schnei- ton was extraordinarily high,” Schneider said. District) der said. “He voted to defund Planned Parent- “I will tell you now that, having served two Website: CitizensForKellyCassidy.com hood. That’s not pro-choice.” years in Congress, my frustration is only higher The skinny: Cassidy, who defeated anoth- Similarly, Schneider called into question to see this relatively small group within the er lesbian candidate, Paula Basta, in March Dold’s claim to support immigration reform Republican party who will say “no” to every- 2014, is this time running unopposed in the in which he stated “it’s time that our govern- thing. If I told you it was sunny today, they Democratic primary. Republican candidate ment provide those who are contributing to our would pass a resolution saying it’s cloudy. That Denis Detzel, a consultant, is her district. society a pathway out of the shadows and an is what is holding back our country.” Before taking office, Cassidy was an activist opportunity to become part of the American By way of example, Schneider cited immigra- and a staffer for state Sen. John Cullerton. dream.” tion reform that remains stalled in the House. — Judy Rice. “When Mr. Dold was in the House, he voted Republican efforts to block extension of un- Race: Illinois state Representative (62nd for a measure that would specifically target employment insurance benefits have created a District) ensuring his re-election. Dreamers for deportation,” Schneider said. similar unassailable barrier. “There’s no way to Website: SamYingling.com —Judy Rice “That’s a big difference.” break through that gridlock because the Tea The skinny: Yingling, running unop- Race: Cook County Circuit Court Judge (7th The measure was a Republican sponsored Party and the Republicans simply said ‘no’ on posed in the primary for his second term, Subcircuit, W. Taylor vacancy) amendment to the HR 5855 Department of issue after issue,” Schneider asserted. “How is a native of central Lake County and lives Website: www.judyriceforjudge.com Homeland Security Appropriations Act that do we help people achieve their dreams when in Round Lake Beach. He is the first openly The skinny: Rice is senior vice president would have prohibited the use of funds needed progress towards them is continually blocked?” gay House member from outside metropoli- and head of community affairs & economic to ensure deportation protections for undocu- Schneider called on Speaker of the House tan Chicago. The night after SB10 passed, development for Harris Bank. After receiving mented children. John Boehner to bring immigration reform to Yingling proposed to his longtime partner, her law degree in 1988, Rice began her legal “I believe we must have immigration re- a vote. “Let us have that vote,” he declared. Lowell Jaffe, at a party in the executive man- career as an assistant Cook County state’s form,” Schneider said. “Three pieces have to be “I think if we did, it would pass by a wide sion. Republican Rod Drobinski of Wauconda attorney. She then began her 17-year-long a part of it: securing our borders for sure, but margin. For me, it’s a matter of treating ev- is Yingling’s opponent. career with the City of Chicago, initially as also guaranteeing a pathway to citizenship and erybody equally. There are many LGBT people —Greg Harris assistant corporation counsel. making sure dreamers— those young people coming from countries who truly are refugees. Race: Illinois state Representative (13th —Bill Downs Jr. who have gone through our schools and called They cannot go back without facing violence or District) Race: Illinois state Representative (52nd the United States their home—can achieve death and that needs to be recognized. ” Website: GregHarris.org District) success here.” Schneider recalled his fierce desire for full The skinny: Harris, who was chief co-spon- Website: BillDownsJr.com Schneider’s position is part of a personal equality being driven by his own family’s ex- sor of SB10, the legislation that will bring The skinny: Downs, 46, has resided in code of caring for family and community that perience rather than a party line. It was not about marriage equality in Illinois beginning Cary, Illinois, for more than two decades. He he said was instilled during his childhood years something that evolved over time; rather he in June, 2014, has a district that includes works in the IT (information technology) di- in Denver, Colorado and went on to define him was raised with it. “My oldest cousin Mark is Uptown, Ravenswood, Lincoln Square, North vision for a manufacturing company and is in high school and then college. “I was part gay,” Schneider said. “When I was getting mar- Center and Bowmanville. He was first elected running against Republican incumbent David of a large extended family that was both lov- ried in 1989, he was moving from Denver to in 2006 and is currently running unopposed, McSweeney. ing and caring,” he remembered. “I grew up in Seattle and my aunt was struggling with that WINDY CITY TIMES Oct. 29, 2014 11 Marriage equality is now the law of the land in the lanD of lincoln

“Nobody is relegated to a second-class status when it comes to love.” —Governor pat Quinn

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WCT_Quinn_LGBTQ_June2014_101.indd 1 6/20/14 1:25 PM 12 Oct. 29, 2014 WINDY CITY TIMES WCT HRC IVI PP CAI IL STATE RACES Election 2014 17th congressional district WCT = Candidates were asked about LGBT-specific issues, as well as Bobby Schilling (R) issues ranging from raising the minimum wage to the environmental Cheri Bustos (D) 100 Y topic of fracking. Us SENATE IVI = Independent Voters of Illinois/Independent Precinct Organization WCT = Candidates were asked about LGBT-specific issues, as well as 18th congressional district PPAC = Personal PAC issues ranging from raising the minimum wage to the environmental Aaron Schock (R) 0 EQIL = PAC topic of fracking. Darrel Miller (D) PP = Planned Parenthood HRC = Human Rights Campaign 113th Congress, ratings are a percent- CAI = Citizen Action/Illinois Policy Council age of total 100% based on HRC tracking of how candidates voted in WCT IVI PPAC EQIL PP CAI the 113th Congress COOK COUNTY RACES GOVERNOR/ PP = Planned Parenthood WCT = Candidates were asked about LGBT-specific issues, as well as LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR CAI = Citizen Action/Illinois Policy Council issues ranging from raising the minimum wage to the environmental (R) topic of fracking. WCT HRC PP CAI (R) IVI = Independent Voters of Illinois/Independent Precinct Organization Pat Quinn (D) Y Y Y Y Y UNITED STATES SENATOR PPAC = Personal PAC (D) Y James D. “Jim” Oberweis (R) PP = Planned Parenthood Chad Grimm (L) Richard J. Durbin (D) 26/27 100 Y Y CAI = Citizen Action/Illinois Policy Council Sharon Hansen (L) Alexander Cummings (L) WCT IVI PPAC PP CAI ATTORNEY GENERAL BOARD PRESIDENT Paul M. Schimpf (R) Toni Preckwinkle (D) Y Y (D) 23/23 Y Y Y US congress RACES Ben Koyl (L) 16/23 WCT = Candidates were asked about LGBT-specific issues, as well as ASSESSOR issues ranging from raising the minimum wage to the environmental (D) Y secretary of state topic of fracking. Michael Webster (R) COOK COUNTY clerk HRC = Human Rights Campaign 113th Congress, ratings are a percent- (D) Y Y Y Y age of total 100% based on HRC tracking of how candidates voted in David D. Orr (D) 14/15 Y Y Christopher Michel (L) 0/23 the 113th Congress IVI = Independent Voters of Illinois/Independent Precinct Organization SHERIFF comptroller PP = Planned Parenthood Thomas J. Dart (D) 15/15 Y Y Judy Baar Topinka (R) Y CAI = Citizen Action/Illinois Policy Council (D) 22/23 Y Y TREASURER Julie Fox (L) 5/23 WCT HRC IVI PP CAI (D) Y 1st congressional district TREASURER Jimmy Lee Tillman (R) COMMISSIONER, COOK CO. BOARD - 1ST DIST. Tom Cross (R) 19/23 Y Y Y Bobby L. Rush (D) 100 Y Richard R. Boykin (D) Y Michael W. Frerichs (D) 22/23 Y Y Y Y Matthew Skopek (L) 14/23 2nd congressional district COMMISSIONER, COOK CO. BOARD - 2nd DIST. Eric M. Wallace (R) Robert B. Steele (D) Y Robin Kelly (D) 89 Y Y COMMISSIONER, COOK CO. BOARD - 3rd DIST. 3rd congressional district Jerry “Iceman” Butler (D) Y Y STATE SENATE RACES Sharon M. Brannigan (R) IVI = Independent Voters of Illinois/Independent Precinct Organization Daniel William Lipinski (D) 38 COMMISSIONER, COOK CO. BOARD - 4th DIST. PPAC = Personal PAC Stanley S. Moore (D) Y Y EQIL = Equality Illinois PAC 4th congressional district PP = Planned Parenthood Hector Concepcion (R) COMMISSIONER, COOK CO. BOARD - 5th DIST. IVI PPAC EQIL PP CAI Luis V. Gutierrez (D) 100 Y Deborah Sims (D) Y Y 3RD LEGISLATIVE district 5th congressional district COMMISSIONER, COOK CO. BOARD - 6th DIST. Mattie Hunter (D) Y Y Y Vince Kolber (R) Joan Patricia Murphy (D) Y Mike Quigley (D) 100 Y 6th LEGISLATIVE district Nancy Wade (G) 26/27 COMMISSIONER, COOK CO. BOARD - 7th DIST. Stephanie Linares (R) Jesus G. Garcia (D) Y John J. Cullerton (D) Y Y Y 6th congressional district Peter J. Roskam (R) 0 COMMISSIONER, COOK CO. BOARD - 8th DIST. 9th LEGISLATIVE district Michael Mason (D) 25/27 Luis Arroyo, Jr. (D) Y (D) Y Y

7th congressional district COMMISSIONER, COOK CO. BOARD - 9th DIST. 12th LEGISLATIVE district Robert L. Bumpers (R) Frank L. McPartlin (D) Steven Landek (D) Danny K. Davis (D) 84 Y Y Y Peter N. Silvestri (R) Y Y 15th LEGISLATIVE district 8th congressional district COMMISSIONER, COOK CO. BOARD - 10th DIST. Napoleon Harris (D) Y Larry Kaifesh (R) Bridget Gainer (D) Y (D) 100 Y 18th LEGISLATIVE district COMMISSIONER, COOK CO. BOARD - 11th DIST. Shaun Colin Murphy (R) 9th congressional district Carl Segvich (R) Bill Cunningham (D) Y Susanne Atanus (R) 8/27 John P. Daley (D) Y Y Janice D. Schakowsky (D) 27/27 100 Y Y 24th LEGISLATIVE district COMMISSIONER, COOK CO. BOARD - 12th DIST. Chris Nybo (R) 10th congressional district John Fritchey (D) Y Suzanne Glowiak (D) Y Y Y Robert Dold (R) Brad Schneider (D) 100 Y COMMISSIONER, COOK CO. BOARD - 13th DIST. 30th LEGISLATIVE district Larry Suffredin (D) Y Y Don Wilson (R) 11th congressional district Terry Link (D) Y Y Y Darlene Senger (R) COMMISSIONER, COOK CO. BOARD - 15th DIST. Bill Foster (D) 25/27 92 Y Timothy O. Schneider (R) 36th LEGISLATIVE district Michael A. Urban (D) Neil Anderson (R) 12th congressional district Mike Jacobs (D) Y Y (R) COMMISSIONER, COOK CO. BOARD - 16th DIST. William L. “Bill” Enyart (D) 84 Jeffrey R. Tobolski (D) Y Y 39th LEGISLATIVE district Paula Bradshaw (G) Don Harmon (D) Y Y Y Y COMMISSIONER, COOK CO. BOARD - 17th DIST. 13th congressional district Elizabeth “Liz” Doody Gorman (R) 42nd LEGISLATIVE district Rodney Davis (R) 0 Jim Hickey (D) Linda Holmes (D) Y Y Ann E. Callis (D) Y Y COMMISSIONER, COOK CO. BOARD of review, 3rd 45th LEGISLATIVE district 14th congressional district Larry Rogers, Jr. (D) Y Y Tim Bivins (R) Randy M. Hultgren (R) 0 Dennis Anderson (D) Y Y METROPOLITAN water reclamation district 48th LEGISLATIVE district Cynthia M. Santos (D) Linda Little (R) 15th congressional district Frank Avila (D) Y Andy Manar (D) Y John M. Shimkus (R) 0 Timothy “Tim” Bradford (D) Y Y Eric Thorsland (D) 23/27 James “Jim” Parrilli (R) 57th LEGISLATIVE district (R) Katherine Ruocco (R) 16th congressional district R. Cary Capparelli (R) James F. Clayborne, Jr. (D) Y Y Adam Kinzinger (R) 0 Karen Roothaan (G) Randall Wayne Olsen (D) 22/27 George Milkowski (G) Michael Smith (G) WINDY CITY TIMES Oct. 29, 2014 13 ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY RACES WCT IVI PPAC EQIL PP CAI WCT IVI PPAC EQIL PP CAI WCT = Candidates were asked about LGBT-specific issues, as well as 26th representative DISTRICT 59th representative DISTRICT issues ranging from raising the minimum wage to the environmental Jacob “Koby” Hakalir (R) (R) topic of fracking. Christian L. Mitchell (D) 23/23 Y Y Y (D) Y Y IVI = Independent Voters of Illinois/Independent Precinct Organization PPAC = Personal PAC 27th representative DISTRICT 60TH representative DISTRICT EQIL = Equality Illinois PAC Monique D. Davis (D) Y Y (D) Y PP = Planned Parenthood Keith Turner (I) CAI = Citizen Action/Illinois Policy Council 28th representative DISTRICT Robert “Bob” Rita (D) Y Y 61ST representative DISTRICT WCT IVI PPAC EQIL PP CAI (R) 1st representative DISTRICT 29th representative DISTRICT Loren Karner (D) Y Y Daniel J. Burke (D) Y Y Y Thaddeus Jones (D) Y Y 62nd representative DISTRICT 2nd representative DISTRICT 30th representative DISTRICT Rod Drobinski (R) Edward J. Acevedo (D) Y Y William “Will” Davis (D) Y Y Y Sam Yingling (D) Y Y Y

3rd representative DISTRICT 32nd representative DISTRICT 63rd representative DISTRICT Luis Arroyo (D) Y Y André Thapedi (D) Steven Reick (R) Jack D. Franks (D) Y 4th representative DISTRICT 33rd representative DISTRICT (D) Y Y Marcus C. Evans, Jr. (D) Y Y 64th representative DISTRICT Barbara Wheeler (R) 5th representative DISTRICT 34th representative DISTRICT Joel Mains (D) 21/23 Collin Johnson (R) Mark Ekhoff (R) Kenneth “Ken” Dunkin (D) Y Y Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (D) Y Y 67th representative DISTRICT Litesa E. Wallace (D) Y 6th representative DISTRICT 35th representative DISTRICT Esther Golar (D) Y Victor C. Horne (R) 71st representative DISTRICT (D) Y Y Jim Wozniak (R) 7th representative DISTRICT (D) Y Y Y Y Emanuel “Chris” Welch (D) Y Y 36th representative DISTRICT Kelly M. Burke (D) 72nd representative DISTRICT 8th representative DISTRICT Patrick Verschoore (D) Y La Shawn K. Ford (D) 37th representative DISTRICT Margo McDermed (R) 75th representative DISTRICT 9th representative DISTRICT Nichole Serbin (D) Y Y Y John D. Anthony (R) Arthur Turner (D) Y Y Martha J. Shugart (D) Y 38th representative DISTRICT 10th representative DISTRICT Anthony Granata (R) 77th representative DISTRICT Mark Calonder (R) Al Riley (D) Y Y Y Y (D) Y Y Pamela Reaves-Harris (D) 22/23 Y Y 39th representative DISTRICT 78th representative DISTRICT 11th representative DISTRICT (D) 22/23 Y Y Y (D) Y Y Ann M. Williams (D) Y Y Y 40th representative DISTRICT 79th representative DISTRICT 12th representative DISTRICT Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. (D) Y Y Glenn Nixon (R) 19/23 (D) Y Y Katherine “Kate” Cloonen (D) 41ST representative DISTRICT 13th representative DISTRICT (R) 80th representative DISTRICT Gregory Harris (D) 23/23 Y Y Y Ed Agustin (D) Y Anthony DeLuca (D) Y Y Y

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Goldman (D) Y WINDY CITY 2014 general TIMES election Voting charts guide endorsements and ratings to help you make the best decisions at the polls Oct. 22 & 29 Candidate interviews We speak directly with candidates about issues important to you Our special “Guide To the Gays” A special focus on all of the out candidates across all primary races See more online at www.WindyCityTimes.com WINDY CITY TIMES Oct. 29, 2014 15 ELECTIONS 2014: COMPTROLLER voted for the Equal Rights Amendment when I JBT: I think part of it is being visual and was in the legislature, gay rights—I could nev- vocal about it. If you’re a constitutional of- er understand what the problem was with gay ficer, theoretically you’ve got some status and Topinka vies for second term rights. Jeepers, gay people are people. There’s you serve as somewhat of a role model. I know By Matt Simonette rights under the constitution, everybody’s sup- I’ve always tried to live my life as somewhat posed to have them, and it bugs me when folks of a role model. When I get that bully pulpit State Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka, long a pick on gays or anybody else. I have a lot of going, I’m out there in the forefront. I [sup- fixture of Illinois politics, is facing off against gay people working in my office; they’re won- ported] civil unions and marriage equality, and Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon and libertarian candidate derful employees. We don’t single them out, or I don’t want to see gay people harassed in any Julie Fox in order to serve a second term. anything; they’re just part of the family. capacity, because that’s not fair. I’ll get down Topinka previously served three terms as Illi- WCT: What role does the comptroller play and fight for that cause, because I believe in nois state Treasurer and served in both houses in securing equal rights and protections for what’s fair. of the legislature. She made an unsuccessful LGBT Illinoisans? Visit www.judybaartopinka.com. attempt at running for governor in 2006. Simon, who has trailed Topinka in the polls, contends that Topinka has not done enough to modernize the comptroller’s office and make it transparent. Topinka, however, points to a number on online portals the public can use to access information about state spending, and said her office hopes to develop a new portal that better delineates TIF spending. WCT spoke with Topinka about the logistics of her office, her relationship with the Repub- lican Party and her support for Illinois’ LGBT community. Windy City Times: You have a difficult position in that your office has to pay the state’s bills when there is quite often not enough money in the state coffers to cover them. Why are you now looking to return to the job for another term? Judy Baar Topinka: We want to do a great State Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka. at the Oct. 23, 2013, anti-gay marriage rally in Springfield. Photo by Tracy job. We have work to do with this office. We’ve Baim made already great strides in getting it into check them out. If the need is there, we will try the 21st century. There’s more to do. It’s been to expedite the payment. If we can’t get them a quiet, fairly sleepy office for many years. We ELECTIONS 2014 all of the money they have coming, we’ll try to want it not only to be the best in the state get them part of the money. We’ll try to pay of Illinois but I want it to be the best in the them in a predictable fashion, so that they can Oberweis claims he would United States, because if we can do some fis- make book on it, so they’re not hanging out to cal housecleaning, the state will run more ef- dry. We try to build that predictability in. ficiently and transparently, and with more ac- support federal marriage law After that, we try to do small businesses be- countability. There will be more eyes focused cause they can’t ride out not being paid. … I By Matt Simonette The event, sponsored by the Illinois Family on this office so they can track money, and if don’t want to lose them because small busi- Institute, was a response to the March on anything goes astray, they can catch it more nesses generate jobs. Everyone else is “come as After much heated opposition to marriage Springfield for Marriage Equality, which took quickly. you are.” ... I think that’s a fair way of doing it. equality in Illinois, U.S. Senate candidate place the day before. WCT: From a fiscal standpoint, what advo- WCT: How would you characterize your re- Jim Oberweis said Oct. 23 that his thinking “Several people have asked me today if cacy role can the comptroller play in a state lationships with Gov. Quinn and the legis- about the matter has shifted. I’m going to run for the U.S. Senate against like Illinois, where our finances are so fre- lature? Oberweis’ remarks came in a debate against Dick Durbin,” Oberweis said at the time. “The quently out of hand? JBT: Very cordial. I’m very comfortable work- incumbent U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin. Each can- shorter answer is, if we get enough petitions JBT: I know that we had an impact in keep- ing both sides of the aisle. I come from a long didate was asked whether they would sup- signed to file in time, I will be there as a ing the state from borrowing something like history of working with the legislature so port a federal marriage-equality law. candidate to retire him permanently.” $4 billion. I went to committee and raised all when you come from there, you know your way “I think that’s well-established,” Oberweis Oberweis was, in early 2013, one of many sorts of holy hell. I told them I couldn’t pay around fairly well. With Quinn, it’s a good, pro- replied. “The court has said that that’s ap- state GOP members calling for the ouster of those bills. … They relented. You’re going to fessional relationship. It’s okay. It’s very com- proved. I don’t think there’s any argument former State Chairman Pat Brady because of hear that from me: Borrowing is not the an- fortable. Nothing special, but it’s comfortable. over it any longer, so at this point I would Brady’s support for marriage equality. Brady swer. We have to learn to cut. There’s consoli- WCT: You spoke of having a “heart attack” want to say ‘yes.’” later stepped down from his post and went dations and we will save money. When we save were tax rates to be rolled back. Why do you When the questioner asked once more to work lobbying Republican lawmakers on money we make money, and can put it into pro- think there would be problems ahead if the about his support, Oberweis said that he behalf of the American Civil Liberties Union. grams that are necessary and needed instead of tax rates would fall back to their earlier lev- would prefer to see the matter determined Oberweis campaign officials did not return just frittering it away. Ultimately, we’ve spoken els? by individual states, but added, “I think a request for comment. out against silly budget games that will come JBT: There are always problems, even if the we’re past that stage.” Oberweis’ Springfield announcement can out from the legislature. income tax stays. If it’s done in an orderly Durbin then reminded the audience that be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/wa WCT: Smaller vendors face exceedingly dif- fashion, the way Toni Preckwinkle handled that Oberweis announced his candidacy at an an- tch?v=ma6TdrvmizI&feature=youtu.be. ficult circumstances when the state is not awful one-cent sales tax that Stroger put out ti-gay marriage rally in Springfield, Illinois, able to pay on time. Your website mentions there, where she did it incrementally. If you do noting, “We now have 30 states that have that you try to “build partnerships with it incrementally and it can get you to where marriage equality, including Illinois. I want Feds recognize small businesses and social service organi- you’re going, there isn’t a sudden shock. It to see us having all states reach that same zations.” How do you prioritize the order in marriages wouldn’t just be a shock to the system of the conclusion.” which they get paid? body politic of the state of Illinois, it would Oberweis then disputed the circumstances from six more JBT: We have programs in with these funds be a shock to the system of me. It would give surrounding his announcement. “Once again that don’t lend themselves to that. A hospi- me a heart attack because I couldn’t pay for it. the Senator was very loose with facts when states tal is not nursing home, which is not a small I would just run out of money and we would he said that I announced my candidacy at In the latest development following the business, and so on. You can’t you really get a have some real problems. some rally. He obviously is not knowledgable Supreme Court’s decision earlier this month one-size fits all solution. When you have things WCT: You have butted heads with your own about that and continues to throw those to decline to hear any pending cases regard- that have to get paid by law, or when they’re party because you have been pro-choice ‘facts’ out there.” ing same-sex marriage, U.S. Attorney General in a fund because they pay for [needs for] chil- and supportive of gay rights, among other He was then reminded that he opposed the Eric Holder announced Oct. 25 that the fed- dren, they immediately go to the front of the matters. What keeps you in the Republican Religious Freedom and Marriage Equality Act eral government will now recognize same-sex line, by law. I have deal with our investors, by Party? as a state senator. married couples in six new states: Alaska, law. I have deal with our payroll. It has to go JBT: The Republican Party has been known “Yes I did,” he said. “Again, I thought, as Arizona, Idaho, North Carolina, West Virginia up front, by law. That’s just a fact of life. for being independent. People go their own a state issue—look, I’m raised as a Catho- and Wyoming. After that, we try to do our not-for-profits, way. I’m a Republican because I think the Re- lic and I believe in traditional marriage, but The previous week, Holder made a similar because our not-for-profits depend on funding, publican Party stands for small government. I I think we’re past that. I believe that’s the announcement with respect to seven other and you’re dealing with our most vulnerable don’t like government spawning all over. The law. I support our law. I support our consti- states: Colorado, Indiana, Nevada, Oklaho- citizens—your old, your sick, your mentally more bureaucracy you have, the harder it is to tution.” ma, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin. challenged and physically challenged. Really navigate and the more miserable it is for the Despite his protestation at the debate, Holder’s announcement means couples they have nowhere else to go. So I want to public, and the more costly it is. I like the fis- Oberweis, a dairy magnate who is currently married in these states will now qualify for a make sure that they have first notice, so that cal end of it. I like to make sure we get what the state senator representing Sugar Grove, range of federal benefits, including those ad- they keep going. Otherwise, we’re going to be we paid for and that it’s well handled. did indeed publicly announce his candi- ministered from the Social Security Adminis- throwing people out on the street. People will But I’m a moderate. I’ve always been a so- dacy at an anti-gay marriage rally Oct. 23, tration and Department of Veterans Affairs. call us from just about anywhere—legislators, cial moderate and I make no bones about it. I 2013, in the capitol rotunda in Springfield. aldermen, people on the street, parents. We 16 Oct. 29, 2014 WINDY CITY TIMES VOTING from cover nothing less.” lionaires and venture capitalist millionaires —Activist Michael O’Connor: “Mark Twain running for public offices across this state and once stated, ‘Sometimes I wonder whether the country continue to be acceptable to voters. views are my own and do not represent those world is being run by smart people who are Equally important, I’ll be watching U.S. Senate of the AIDS Foundation of Chicago.” putting us on, or by imbeciles who really mean races to see if newly formed voter’s alliances —Writer Yvonne Zipter: “I’m not a politi- it.’’ I, like many, will be watching election re- among Blacks and browns in Kansas, Arkansas cal junkie, but I do care deeply about what sults to see if “smart people or imbeciles who and several other states work against Republi- happens to our city, state and country, and so really mean it” will be running this state and cans who want and need to gain six additional there are a few races I’m very invested in. [U.S. this country! seats to control the U.S. Senate.“ Sen.] Dick Durbin has been a steadfast advo- “I’ll be watching to see if hedge-fund bil- cate for Illinois and for LGBT rights, as is true for Gov. Quinn. In the race for state treasurer, I am torn between Judy Barr Topinka and Sheila ELECTIONS 2014 Simon [in the state comptroller’s race], as both are down-to-earth and solidly good candidates, although I will likely vote for Topinka because Marriage equality: of her track record.” —Attorney John Litchfield: “I am closely How they voted following the race for Illinois governor. With the state’s finances in disarray and the new Below are the official roll call votes for Sen- Many of the below senators and represen- pension reform law in jeopardy, the stakes are ate Bill 10, the bill which eventually passed tatives are either up for reelection or run- high for the fiscal solvency of the state and marriage equality in Illinois. The state house ning for other offices on Tue., Nov. 4. the person at the top of the ticket will have vote took place Nov. 5, 2013, while the state Images courtesy of www.ilga.gov Personal PAC CEO Terry Cosgrove is among senate voted Feb. 14, 2013. to grapple with harsh realities. The lure of a those weighing in on state politics. multimillionaire businessman to fix the state’s NO. 3 problems might be strong, but how does he expect to work with a Democratic legislature? we must ensure they win their races.” STATE OF ILLINOIS —, chef: “I come from a place NINETY-EIGHTH Will staying mostly silent on social issues make GENERAL ASSEMBLY people forget that the sitting governor signed where ‘fried chicken doesn’t takes no sides’ HOUSE ROLL CALL the state’s marriage-equality bill, or that Bruce due to our restaurants across America, but as SENATE BILL 10 Rauner said he would have vetoed it? These a married gay American with four kids I must CIVIL LAW-TECH make a stance on what is right. THIRD READING are the issues voters are grappling with Nov. 4. PASSED “Judicial races: I always follow the ratings “We must face those (namely, Christian ultra- of the Alliance of Bar Associations for Judicial conservative groups) that don’t see us as equal Nov 05, 2013 Screenings, and especially those of the Lesbian and recognize marriage equality and don’t see us as parents to adopt the many American chil- 61 YEAS 54 NAYS 2 PRESENT and Gay Bar Association of Chicago. Those rat- ings are available at www.voteforjudges.org dren who need homes. Y Acevedo Y Drury Y Kifowit N Rosenthal [as well as Windy City Times] and you can take “I have very influential Republican friends Y Andrade Y Dunkin N Kosel Y Sandack them with you into the polling place. and clients for years, and we have supported N Anthony N Durkin Y Lang N Scherer their community charities. Some of them have Y Arroyo Y Evans N Leitch N Schmitz “Other races to watch include treasurer. In N Beiser Y Farnham Y Lilly N Senger a close matchup, will voters choose to keep a come to my side and some have not. Meghan N Bellock Y Feigenholtz Y Manley Y Sente Republican in that office, or go for the popu- McCain, the outspoken daughter of U.S. Sen. Y Berrios Y Fine Y Martwick Y Sims lar (and TALL) downstate senator who is out in John McCain, supports equality, but her dad N Bost N Flowers N Mautino Y Smiddy doesn’t. The old politicians need to make way N Bradley Y Ford P Mayfield P Smith front on important family issues like marriage N Brady E Fortner Y McAsey N Sommer quality?” for the young. N Brauer Y Franks N McAuliffe N Sosnowski —Bernard Cherkasov, CEO of Equality Il- “The issue with American politics is term lim- N Brown Y Gabel N McSweeney Y Soto linois: “This is one election that’s going to be its. Many of our older politicians which many Y Burke,Daniel Y Golar N Meier N Stewart conservatives find comfort in “they strong hold Y Burke,Kelly Y Gordon-Booth N Mitchell,Bill Y Sullivan a nail-biter until the very end. I’m cautiously N Cabello N Halbrook Y Mitchell,Christian Y Tabares optimistic about most of the pro-equality can- our government with big corporate monies. Y Cassidy N Hammond N Moffitt Y Thapedi didates, but we’re leaving no stone unturned in “Let’s not take sides. Let’s take the side N Cavaletto N Harms N Morrison N Tracy getting out the vote for Gov. Quinn, state Sen. of right and what protect all citizens’ rights Y Chapa LaVia N Harris,David Y Moylan N Tryon across the great USA.” N Cloonen Y Harris,Greg Y Mussman Y Turner Andy Manar, state Reps. Sam Yingling and Mike Y Conroy N Hatcher Y Nekritz N Unes Smiddy, and others. —Rick Garcia, of the Cook County sheriff’s N Costello N Hays N Osmond Y Verschoore “I’m also rooting for our LGBT-supportive department: “One of the most important races Y Crespo Y Hernandez N Phelps Y Walsh first-term members of Congress, like Brad the LGBT community is facing on many levels Y Cross Y Hoffman N Pihos Y Welch is the race for governor—and the choice could Y Currie Y Hurley N Poe N Wheeler Schneider, who are in very tight elections. I’m Y D'Amico N Ives N Pritchard Y Williams giving all I can, and I know that every dollar not be clearer. N Davidsmeyer N Jackson N Reboletti Y Willis that we give to re-elect our supporters right “Gov. Pat Quinn not only signed the equal N Davis,Monique Y Jakobsson N Reis Y Yingling marriage bill but he diligently worked for its Y Davis,William N Jefferson Y Riley Y Zalewski now is better than spending 10 dollars fighting Y DeLuca Y Jones Y Rita Y Mr. Speaker our opponents if we let them win.” passage. He frequently asked us what House or N Demmer N Kay —Kim Hunt, executive director of Affinity Senate members were wavering and who should Community Services: “In June 2013, my high he talk to. He always followed through. His op- school civics lessons came into full focus. One ponent in the last election vowed to veto the E - Denotes Excused Absence day, the Supreme Court took the heart out of bill if it passed. Without Gov. Quinn, we would the Defense of Marriage Act and, the following still be waiting for marriage equality in Illinois. day, did the same thing with the Voting Rights “The state is in a financial mess. We have a NO. 1 Act. Presidents nominate Supreme Court judges dysfunctional legislature, but Gov. Quinn inher- ited all that. He has never been an insider. He State of Illinois and the Senate approves them. Voting matters. 98th General Assembly “There’s a lot at stake during this midterm has never been supported or even liked by the Senate Vote election. I’ll be watching races across the party elites. He has built his career on doing ______country to see what happens with the Senate. what he thought was right. “We need someone to stand up for all Il- Senate Bill No. 10 Locally, I’m watching the governor’s race and THIRD READING the ballot measures, particularly proposed con- linoisans and not just those with means. We stitutional amendments to protect the right to need someone who supports a fair tax code and Feb 14, 2013 vote and to strengthen crime victims’ rights.” not penalize the middle class to lower the tax- es of the wealthy. We need someone who sup- 34 YEAS 21 NAYS 2 PRESENT —Anthony Martinez, executive director of The Civil Rights Agenda: “The polling in the ports public education and not someone who N Althoff N Forby Y Lightford N Radogno governor’s race is very tight. However, latest prefers privatized charter schools that enrich Y Barickman Y Frerichs Y Link Y Raoul polling indicates that the governor is pulling his buddies.” Y Bertino-Tarrant N Haine N Luechtefeld N Rezin —Terry Cosgrove, CEO of Personal PAC: “The Y Biss Y Harmon Y Manar N Righter ahead. We have to keep pushing to ensure his N Bivins P Harris Y Martinez N Rose victory. race for governor is, by far, the most important N Brady Y Hastings N McCann Y Sandoval “I am also supporting state Rep. Sam Yin- race at the state level. Gov. Quinn has not been Y Bush Y Holmes N McCarter NV Silverstein gling, and he is in a very contentious race. He just a leader—but a tireless, articulate, brave NV Clayborne Y Hunter N McConnaughay Y Stadelman and forceful advocate for equality and fairness. Y Collins Y Hutchinson Y McGuire Y Steans is in a moderate/leaning Republican district N Connelly Y Jacobs Y Morrison N Sullivan and his opponent is funded by the Koch broth- “We must not allow anyone to sit out this Y Cullerton, T. Y Jones, E. Y Mulroe N Syverson ers. Yingling is one of only three LGBT legis- critical election. If each of us will think of just Y Cunningham Y Koehler Y Muñoz Y Trotter lators in Springfield, and we cannot afford to one, two or three people who we are unsure Y Delgado Y Kotowski N Murphy P Van Pelt will vote, and make sure to take them with us N Dillard N LaHood Y Noland Y Mr. President lose that representation. I am also following N Duffy Y Landek N Oberweis close races that affect our marriage equality to vote early, or follow them to their polling supporters like state Rep. Mike Smiddy, Marty place on election day, we will succeed in re- Moylan and Carol Sente. Each of those folks and electing the most LGBT- and women-friendly many others voted for marriage equality, and governor in the entire United States. We owe it to ourselves and the next generation to do WINDY CITY TIMES Oct. 29, 2014 17 ELECTIONS 2014 cause I don’t want people saying, “Oh, I donat- WCT: Honestly, how do you assess your ed to your campaign—wink, wink, wink—and chances Nov. 4? now I want you to vote for this.” I don’t think BDJ: Well, I’m trying to get my name out that’s how it should go; it should be about who there to see where we land. We came into this Out gay candidate has the best platform and who’s best for the game really late and I don’t have the bank- job. roll. If I don’t win, I’m making a serious run I also am on the “friends and family” plan. in 2016. contends in suburbs I’m relying on them to get the word out about Visit www.BillDownsJr.com or follow him me. on Twitter @billdownsjr. by ANDREW DAVIS

In the liberal bubble that is Chicago, members of the LGBT community routinely run for politi- LOCAL NEWS “I’ve been raised by three Black women— cal office. However, it’s a relative rarity out in you’ve got no choice but to be strong,” she the suburbs, where views traditionally are more Man pleads guilty said. conservative. in 2013 anti-gay Bill Downs Jr. is that rare individual, running HBHC’s ‘Garden of against incumbent Republican David McSwee- attack ney to represent the 52nd District. By Matt Simonette Eve’ Nov. 7 Windy City Times: I tried finding material Center (HBHC) sup- about you online, but there isn’t much. Tell A Chicago man pled guilty Oct. 21 for his porters will have three of Chicago’s most me about yourself. part in a July 2013 attack on two lesbians in prominent entertainers gather for a battle of Bill Downs Jr.: [Laughs] Yeah, I’m like a the Austin neighborhood. the DJs at the fifth annual Garden of Eve. ghost. I have 800-900 contacts on LinkedIn, Terry Glover was convicted of two charges Partygoers can expect to take sides on the but that’s about it. each of aggravated assault and committing dance floor at Venue One, 1034 W. Randolph I was married to my husband, Michael; the a hate crime, and was sentenced by Judge St., on Friday, Nov. 7, 6:30-11:30 p.m. year he died was our 25th anniversary. We lived Mary Margaret Brosnahan to three years in The entertainers will be DJ All the Way Kay, out in Cary, Illinois, for [more than 20] years— prison, with credit for the 471 days he has DJ Katie Kirby and DJ Gloria Alers. we moved out there in 1991 and he died of already spent in jail since his arrest last year. Proceeds from Garden of Eve Pride XL will cancer in 2012. We also raised Michael’s neph- Glover was one of several assailants who benefit a range of programs that support ew as our son; he’s now 30. took part in the attack, which took place in health equality for women, youth, transgen- Michael worked for Bank of America his en- the 0-100 block of North LeClaire Avenue, der and elder services at HBHC. Susana Dar- tire career, and I worked for HSBC for most of but he is to date the only one who has been win and Amy Walsh, John McGowan, Bethany mine. After Michael got sick, I stayed home apprehended. Bill Downs Jr. Photo courtesy of Downs with him, went to the Mayo Clinic with him One of the victims, Quintas Lockett, was and worked as a consulant. I’m now involved present for Glover’s plea. Lockett has kept with the manufacturing industry, and have a low profile following the attack; until now been there for over two years. Lake County. Then it goes up to Wauconda back she had not publicly used her name or been Michael and I had a civil union, and then through Island Lake; then, it hits Cary, Crystal photographed in conjunction with the inves- decided to have a wedding on our anniversary: Lake and Algonquin—and it should wrap back tigation or legal proceedings. But as she left Oct. 16. We met in 1987 in Hunters—back up, but it skips Carpentersville, which is very the courtroom following Glover’s sentencing, when they didn’t card; I was 19 and he was 32. Democratic, back into Barrington Hills. So the she said of Glover, “Today, I wanted him to We fell in love and moved out to the suburbs. district is very Republican. see my face.” WCT: How did your parents react? WCT: What’s your platform? “She followed through on this, and I hope BDJ: My dad was great; he had no issues BDJ: So the issues there revolve around she feels some justice was served,” said As- with it. My mom, when she found out I was teachers’ pensions, for example. They want to sistant State’s Attorney Mary Jo Murtaugh gay (through a love letter my second boyfriend know what’s going on—we can’t take those after the hearing. sent me), gave me one of those “we’ll get your away; they were promised those pensions. You On July 6, 2013, Lockett and her girlfriend help” [lectures]. She was worried I was des- have to lay out something; there are some bills were walking to a friend’s house for dinner tined for what the media showed of gays on going through, but I don’t think everyone’s on when they encountered Glover on the street. television—the parades. I told her I knew who board. He had attended school with Lockett’s girl- I was. She wasn’t happy, but now she’s totally They need to come up with something that’s friend and knew she was a lesbian, and be- changed. In fact, she’s told my brother—who’s equitable. They have to draw a line in the sand. gan yelling anti-gay slurs at the couple. been married and divorced a couple times—”I People below the state get into a 401(k) plan After attending their function, Lockett and Garden of Eve 2013. Photo by Ed Negron wish you were gay and settled down.” [Smiles] and get the old Marshall pension; anyone new her girlfriend encountered Glover another I have a weird family. My mom is actually very coming in can be put into a regular 401(k)- time, and they again exchanged words. That Minor, , Jackie Richter and De- proud of me now. type plan and just fund it. in turn led to a physical altercation between nise Scarpelli are the co-chairs of this event. WCT: Let’s talk about Cary and the district WCT: Of course, the economy is a major Lockett and one of Glover’s friends. Glover Visit HBHC online at www.howardbrown. you’re running to representing. issue. What is being discussed in your dis- and others joined in. Ultimately the two org, or contact Development Manager Lisa BDJ: It’s very suburban. It’s very Republican; trict? women were pinned to the side of a car as Yelton at 773-572-5117 or LisaY@howard- even the neighbors I’ve known for 23 years BDJ: The majority of the issue is in McHenry they were attacked; their shirts and shoes brown.org. would not sign my petition, and I’ve spent hol- County, which is a unique county. The rest were pulled off, and their wallets and cell idays with them. With that being said, trying of the county is mainly agricultural, but the phones were stolen. to get on the ballot. southwest portion [McHenry] is mainly retail. Lockett found refuge in a neighbor’s Point accepting Marriage equality affected me, because civil We have an infrastructure problem. We don’t house. Her first instinct was to phone her scholarship unions were such a gray area. [I was advised] have enough of it to support the people who sister. Upon doing so, she passed out and to talk with David McSweeney [Downs’ incum- live there: Internet, roads, power plants, wa- woke up in West Suburban Medical Center, applications bent opponent], so I called David’s office. I ter—sometimes we have water shortages. We where she was treated for multiple injuries. was told they’d put me on the agenda for De- don’t have enough bandwidth to take us where The year since the attack has been difficult as of Nov. 1 cember; mind you, it was July when I called. So we need to go. We have to build things to make for Lockett. “It’s been hell—every last bit of LGBTQ students seeking financial assis- I stopped by the office, wrote emails. After not things better for our kids. it,” she said. “I’ve been losing out on jobs tance for their undergraduate or graduate making any headway, some friends and I went One of the other big issues is taxes; they and late on bills.” school education are encouraged to apply for to the town hall. (I got an invite to it because continue to creep up. When I first got my The repercussions from the event weighed a Point Foundation Scholarship. I registered one time as a Republican.) home, it was $3,800—now my annual tax is down on the relationship between her and Point Foundation (Point)—the nation’s We asked him how he was going to vote on about $9,000. People are concerned with prop- her girlfriend, and, after six years together, largest scholarship-granting organization the upcoming marriage bill; he said, “I’ll vote erty taxes, and the fact that the value [of the the two parted ways. “She’s been kind of for LGBTQ students of merit—currently pro- no.” Even straight married couples were yelling homes] has gone down. scared,” Lockett said. She has also been try- vides financial assistance and programmatic at him, and he said, “No, this is how I’m going Now I hear that [Springfield] is trying to take ing to relocate to another neighborhood; support to 80 full-time students. Students to vote. This is what I believe in.” People were the teachers’ pensions and push them onto the local residents still harass her about the epi- enrolling in undergraduate or graduate pro- yelling, “You work for us,” and he said, “No.” homeowners. That’s not fair. It’s not a shell sode and her sexual orientation. grams for the 2015-16 academic year are eli- So we also talked about health care and the game. I’m pretty financially conservative and “I’ve had my ups and downs,” she added. gible to apply for Point’s multiyear scholar- teachers’ pensions (because he was against it). I think the government needs to spend money “I see who supports me and who doesn’t. I ship. We left, and one of the Democratic leads came the right way. I don’t want our state to be guess you thank God for the experiences you Applications are open online at www.point- around to our area. After being told the Demo- doomed. go through. I can make my way out of ‘no- foundation.org/apply as of Nov. 1. crats lost their candidate, she asked if anyone WCT: By the way, have you debated Mc- where.’” Students may submit Part I of the appli- might be interested in running—and I was Sweeney at all? Indeed, Lockett said she had much to be cation until 11:59 p.m. PT Jan. 20, 2015. recommended. We had one month to get 500 BDJ: No, I have not. I was asked to one but, grateful for, and expressed appreciation for Qualified applicants will be invited to submit signatures. unfortunately, I was out of town at the time. both community advocates who helped her Part II of the application, which will open WCT: What other cities are in this district? WCT: Besides talking with us, how are you when they learned of her experience and from Nov. 2, 2014, until 11:59 p.m. PST Feb. BDJ: So, you have Barrington and South getting your name out there? her mother and other family members who 2, 2015. The 2015 Point Foundation Scholar Barrington. Then you go up a little bit north BDJ: Well, I was told to go out and campaign stayed by her side. Class will be announced in June 2015. and you have a part of Barrington that’s also for money. I really don’t like that platform be- 18 Oct. 29, 2014 WINDY CITY TIMES LGBT HISTORY MONTH never remarried. She lives in a Quaker retirement village in Oct. 30 forum on California and has a male companion in her LGBT advocacy life. Egalite Chicago will host a discussion on Uncovering the alleged While we may never know who killed JFK, what’s next in the landscape of LGBT rights and speculation about an LGBT connection to his advocacy. The event will take place Thursday, assassination should be put to rest, once and Oct. 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Leo Burnett LGBT connections in for all. Building, 35 W. Wacker Dr. Timothy Cwiek has written for Philadelphia The panelists are Windy City Media Group Gay News since the late 1970s. He recently Publisher/Executive Editor Tracy Baim; Lambda the JFK assassination won a national investigative-reporting award Legal Midwest Region Director Jim Bennett; from the Society of Professional Journalists Equality Illinois CEO Bernard Cherkasov; and By TIMOTHY CWIEK for his more-than decade-long investigation Chicago House CEO the Rev. Stan Sloan. into a Philadelphia homicide. RSVP at http://FourColorProcess.eventbrite. In 1969, New Orleans District Attorney Jim com. Garrison prosecuted Clay Shaw for allegedly conspiring to kill President John F. Kennedy. Shaw, a gay man, was the only person ever put on trial in connection with JFK’s assassina- tion. Garrison initially believed JFK’s murder was 2014 OPAL a sadistic “thrill killing” plotted by Lee Harvey Awards went Oswald, Shaw and David Ferrie, who was also to state Sen. gay. Don Harmon Garrison espoused that theory after investi- President John F. Kennedy. Photo by Abbie (left), state gators founds whips, chains and leather regalia Rowe Rep. Greg Harris inside Shaw’s residence. and Windy City Ferrie died of a brain aneurysm before going Inconsolable due to Marina’s rejection, Oswald Times Publisher on trial. went “mad” and shot JFK the next day from a Tracy Baim. Garrison later embraced a revised theory that sixth-floor window at his workplace, according Photo by Hal Shaw, Oswald and Ferrie worked for the CIA. He to Manchester. Baim theorized the agency masterminded JFK’s mur- Oswald himself was killed by Jack Ruby two der at the behest of the military because JFK days later, proclaiming his innocence to the was easing Cold War tensions and pulling out end. of Vietnam. Manchester’s book was billed as the definitive While Garrison’s theory about the CIA may be account of JFK’s death, partly because it was true, he failed to connect Shaw to JFK’s assas- commissioned by Jacqueline Kennedy, though OPALGA celebrates25 years sination. she later dismissed it as “tasteless and distort- It took a New Orleans jury less than an hour ed.” with annual awards gala to acquit Shaw. His insinuations of a lesbian relationship In 1976, the House Select Committee on As- between Marina and Paine remain firmly en- By Carrie Maxwell Harris praised the work that OPALGA has sassinations determined that Shaw did have trenched in the minds of many Americans. done for the past 25 years. Harris also men- ties to the CIA. But extensive government investigations State Rep. Greg Harris, state Sen. Don Har- tioned that he met a lawyer the previous Rumors of Shaw’s involvement in JFK’s death haven’t yielded a scintilla of supporting evi- mon and Windy City Media Group Publisher/ evening who handled the second same-sex continue to this day, though they’ve never dence, and both women have consistently de- Executive Editor Tracy Baim received the Oak adoption in Illinois which happened to be been substantiated. nied being in a lesbian relationship. Park Area Leadership Award at the Oak Park Lueck and her partner Marge’s case. A successful businessman prior to his arrest, For his part, Lee told police he was grateful Area Lesbian and Gay Association’s (OPALGA) Zimmer noted that the proceeds from the Shaw died of cancer in 1974. He was 61. for the assistance that Paine gave to his family. annual awards gala at the Nineteenth Cen- gala—which included both a silent and live Speculation of a lesbian connection to JFK’s He described it as a “nice arrangement,” while tury Club in Oak Park Oct. 25. auction—will benefit the OPALGA Education death also persists to this day, though there’s he struggled to get on his feet financially. The awards were bestowed on Harris, Har- Scholarship Fund, The Lakeside Pride March- a similar lack of supporting evidence. In a 1974 People Magazine interview, Marina mon and Baim for the work they did to se- ing Band uniform fund and the Historical At the time of JFK’s death, his accused killer, said, “They called me lesbian, because I had a cure marriage equality in Illinois in 2013. Oswald, was separated from his wife, Marina. friendship with Ruth Paine, who isn’t that way Rebekah Levin, one of the founding mem- Marina resided in suburban Dallas with Ruth at all. People are quick to apply names. I assure bers of OPALGA, provided words of welcome Paine, a Quaker woman who was separated from you I am normal.” and shared a little about the history of the her husband, Michael. Marina has also repeatedly expressed her be- organization and initiatives they’ve engaged Rebekah Both women had two children, who also re- lief that Oswald didn’t kill JFK. in over the years. A video showcasing OPAL- Levin of sided in the Paine home, while Michael resided In 1996 on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Marina GA’s achievements with recollections from OPALGA. in a nearby apartment. said Oswald had “absolutely nothing” to do various members of the organization fol- Photo by Paine and Marina met at a party in February with JFK’s assassination. lowed Levin’s remarks. Hal Baim 1963 and began a brief friendship. Marina’s denials apparently didn’t hold any OPALGA co-chair Colette Lueck presented They lived together for about two months, water with staunch anti-LGBT psychiatrist Harris, Harmon and Baim with their OPAL up until Nov. 22,1963, when JFK was assas- Charles Socarides. awards while the special recognition benefi- sinated. In 1978, he gave a lecture about homosexual- ciaries were presented by OPALGA co-chair Ruth never charged Marina rent, noting the ity at Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood, Bob Zimmer. About 180 people attended the benefits she received from the friendship, in- Pa., during which he repeated Manchester’s affair. cluding learning Russian, which Marina spoke canard that Marina’s lesbian relationship with “Most of us, I suspect, never in our life- proficiently. Paine drove Oswald to kill JFK. time believed that we would gain the right In his 1967 best-seller “The Death of a Presi- When informed of Socarides’ lecture, the late to marry,” said Lueck. Lueck said that it took dent,” author William Manchester repeatedly LGBT pioneer Barbara Gittings dismissed it as many different voices including Harris, Har- insinuated that Ruth and Marina were in a les- yet another attempt by Socarides to cast ho- mon and Baim to achieve marriage equality bian relationship. mosexuality in a negative light. in Illinois and “for that we thank you and we Society of Oak Park and River Forest—which Manchester quoted selectively from letters Ironically, Gittings was friendly with Paine, honor you.” will soon be the home to OPALGA’s archives. between the women, which were affectionate and Gittings’ name appears in the exhibits re- “OPALGA has been one of my most favorite More than $6,000 was raised for the student but could hardly be considered love letters. leased by the Warren Commission in 1964. organizations to cover over the last 25 years. scholarships. In one letter, Marina wrote to Paine: “I kiss Ruth and Gittings sang in a madrigal choral ... It’s just a phenomenal organization,” said Among the attendees was openly gay Tan- and hug you and the children.” group in Philadelphia, before Paine and Mi- Baim upon receiving her award. Baim also zanian LGBT activist James Ouma, who was “I love you Marina and want to live with chael relocated to Texas in 1959. spoke about the March on Springfield for recently released from police custody. This you,” Paine said in a particularly effusive reply. Gittings described Paine as a very kind and Marriage Equality—of which she was lead or- was the ninth time that Ouma was arrested Manchester also claimed that Paine intended generous person, who never gave any indica- ganizer—and thanked all of the people who and jailed for his LGBT activist work. Ouma to take Marina to a Planned Parenthood clinic, tion of being lesbian or bisexual. helped make it happen. praised OPALGA for the work it has done over for advice on achieving sexual satisfaction After Oswald was killed, Gittings added, she In his remarks, Harmon said it was an the years, adding he hoped one day LGBT apart from their husbands. But his book pro- felt sorry for the newly widowed Marina, and honor to share this award with Harris and people in Tanzania will not be persecuted for vided no documentation for this claim. sent money to Paine. Baim and noted the advances that have been who they are. On the evening of Nov. 21, 1963, Oswald “I didn’t even realize Ruth knew Marina,” Git- made in the Illinois legislature regarding Complimentary photos were provided by unexpectedly visited Paine and Marina at the tings continued. “But I knew Ruth lived in the LGBT equality over the past decade. Harmon Chicago Photopress photographers J Geil and Paine home, which is now a museum. Dallas area. And she’s such a caring person, I also encouraged everyone to get out and David Kindler. Food Obsession in Oak Park During the visit, Marina repeatedly rebuffed figured she’d find a way to get the money to vote. “All of the things we’ve done over the provided the food and drinks while Marion his entreaties to “quit Ruth” and live with him, Marina.” last decade are wonderful and precious and Street in Oak Park supplied the champagne. according to Manchester’s book. Today, Marina, 73, lives in suburban Dallas at risk ... it’s not about us politicians pro- See www.opalga.org. “Again and again he repeated that her prefer- with Kenneth Porter, an electrician whom she tecting our careers, it’s about protecting the See more photos and videos with the on- ence for Ruth was unbearable for him,” wrote married in 1965. strides we have made.” line version of this story. Manchester. Ruth, 82, divorced Michael in 1970, and she WINDY CITY TIMES Oct. 29, 2014 19 Applying the phrase “a rolling stone gathers no Chicago to obtain the same thing. moss,” one can say that Jorge del Busto has In case one can’t tell, the multifaceted del been pretty much moss-free. Busto has also had several interests in addition The broker first stayed in the Windy City to his current career in real estate. He has in the 1994-99; the second time was 2006-09 and been involved with designing, fitness training, he returned here in 2013. In between, he has modeling and painting, for example. LIFE lived around the world, in cities ranging from As for his life, del Busto has certainly had his Jorge del Busto Los Angeles to Istanbul. valleys as well as his peaks. He shared that he was raped at age 5 (and repeatedly suffered TEXT BY Andrew Davis the same crime several times afterward). PHOTOS by John Skalicky Things only became worse when his brother told schoolmates what happened. “I then became introverted and polite,” del Busto said. “But where I come from [his neighborhood in Argentina], I was bullied because that was Age seen as being [less masculine].” 45 Howard Brown CEO David Ernesto Munar. Sexual orientation Photo by Chuck Kramer “It’s wherever the wind blows—and Chicago is the Windy City.” HBHC expands Neighborhood number Lake View Hometown of exam rooms Buenos Aires, Argentina Howard Brown Health Center (HBHC), Relationship status “The first time I left, it was for ambition,” 4025 N. Sheridan Rd., hosted a ribbon- “Single, and loving it.” del Busto said. “Los Angeles is always looking cutting ceremony Oct. 22 to celebrate the for the best new thing, so that kept me on completion of its exam room expansion. Job title my toes—and I got [noticed] internationally. The Sheridan location exam room has International real-estate broker I came back in 2006—after I had started a However, after all that (and other tough now doubled its capacity by adding four Guilty pleasure fashion line and a fragrance—and opened my times, such as being homeless and even having new rooms, increasing from nine to 13. Ice cream own gallery in the arts district. suicidal thoughts), del Busto has said he’s A press release stated, “In addition to “The second time I left was because of the learned to be more caring and considerate, cutting down patient wait times, this ex- Best quality economic crisis. I went back to Argentina. I and wants others to know one thing: “There is pansion will allow for HBHC to have 8,000 “Overcoming life’s obstacles” took a year off to live in the wine country, and always hope. In life, you can be a victim—or additional patient visits a year, which in Favorite Chicago activity I fell in love with the art of making wine. I also just grow out of it and improve yourself.” 8-10 years translates into 80,000-100,000 Walking with my dogs got my diploma to become a pastry chef and “Chicago has always been great,” he said. additional visits.” Pets sommelier. After that, I got hired to work in “Not even the winters can keep me away. Among those who attended the ceremony Two dogs—Coy and Cara Europe as a lifestyle coach.” But I like to grow in my businesses, and I were HBHC President/CEO David Ernesto He eventually settled in Istanbul, but left felt [initially] Chicago wasn’t providing the Munar, Alds. and James Cap- “because things started getting a little hectic, international exposure I needed. If it works pleman, and state Reps. Sara Feigenholtz a little violent for me and my dogs,” del Busto out, I just might stay here a very long time.” and Greg Harris. added. He then returned to California, then got So, del Busto might just gather a little More images are available online. a real-estate license and Florida and is now in moss—and continue becoming Chicago’s gain.

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STRIBILD is not including hepatitis virus infection. single-tablet regimen and should not be approved for the treatment of HBV. • All the medicines you take, including used with other HIV-1 medicines. prescription and nonprescription STRIBILD does not cure HIV-1 Who should not take STRIBILD? medicines, vitamins, and herbal I started my infection or AIDS. To control HIV-1 supplements. STRIBILD may affect the Do not take STRIBILD if you: infection and decrease HIV-related way other medicines work, and other personal revolution illnesses you must keep taking STRIBILD. • Take a medicine that contains: medicines may affect how STRIBILD Ask your healthcare provider if you have alfuzosin, dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, works. Keep a list of all your medicines questions about how to reduce the risk of methylergonovine, cisapride, lovastatin, and show it to your healthcare provider passing HIV-1 to others. Always practice simvastatin, pimozide, sildenafi l when and pharmacist. Do not start any new Talk to your healthcare provider ® safer sex and use condoms to lower the used for lung problems (Revatio ), medicines while taking STRIBILD about starting treatment. chance of sexual contact with body fl uids. triazolam, oral midazolam, rifampin or without fi rst talking with your Never reuse or share needles or other the herb St. John’s wort. healthcare provider. items that have body fl uids on them. • For a list of brand names for these • If you take hormone-based birth STRIBILD is a complete HIV-1 medicines, please see the Brief control (pills, patches, rings, shots, etc). Summary on the following pages. treatment in 1 pill, once a day. IMPORTANT SAFETY • If you take antacids. Take antacids INFORMATION • Take any other medicines to treat at least 2 hours before or after you What is the most important HIV-1 infection, or the medicine take STRIBILD. adefovir (Hepsera®). information I should know about • If you are pregnant or plan Ask if it’s right for you. 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What is STRIBILD? • Worsening of hepatitis B (HBV) What should I tell my healthcare STRIBILD is a prescription medicine used as infection. If you also have HBV and stop provider before taking STRIBILD? a complete single-tablet regimen to treat HIV-1 in STRIBILD is a prescription medicine used taking STRIBILD, your hepatitis may to treat HIV-1 in adults who have never suddenly get worse. Do not stop taking • All your health problems. Be sure to tell adults who have never taken HIV-1 medicines taken HIV-1 medicines before. It combines STRIBILD without fi rst talking to your your healthcare provider if you have or before. STRIBILD does not cure HIV-1 or AIDS. 4 medicines into 1 pill to be taken once a healthcare provider, as they will need to had any kidney, bone, or liver problems, day with food. STRIBILD is a complete monitor your health. STRIBILD is not including hepatitis virus infection. single-tablet regimen and should not be approved for the treatment of HBV. • All the medicines you take, including used with other HIV-1 medicines. prescription and nonprescription STRIBILD does not cure HIV-1 Who should not take STRIBILD? medicines, vitamins, and herbal I started my infection or AIDS. To control HIV-1 supplements. STRIBILD may affect the Do not take STRIBILD if you: infection and decrease HIV-related way other medicines work, and other personal revolution illnesses you must keep taking STRIBILD. • Take a medicine that contains: medicines may affect how STRIBILD Ask your healthcare provider if you have alfuzosin, dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, works. Keep a list of all your medicines questions about how to reduce the risk of methylergonovine, cisapride, lovastatin, and show it to your healthcare provider passing HIV-1 to others. Always practice simvastatin, pimozide, sildenafi l when and pharmacist. Do not start any new Talk to your healthcare provider ® safer sex and use condoms to lower the used for lung problems (Revatio ), medicines while taking STRIBILD about starting treatment. chance of sexual contact with body fl uids. triazolam, oral midazolam, rifampin or without fi rst talking with your Never reuse or share needles or other the herb St. John’s wort. healthcare provider. items that have body fl uids on them. • For a list of brand names for these • If you take hormone-based birth STRIBILD is a complete HIV-1 medicines, please see the Brief control (pills, patches, rings, shots, etc). Summary on the following pages. treatment in 1 pill, once a day. IMPORTANT SAFETY • If you take antacids. Take antacids INFORMATION • Take any other medicines to treat at least 2 hours before or after you What is the most important HIV-1 infection, or the medicine take STRIBILD. adefovir (Hepsera®). information I should know about • If you are pregnant or plan Ask if it’s right for you. 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Visit several days or longer, nausea, and/or Your immune system may get stronger www.fda.gov/medwatch, stomach pain. and begin to fi ght infections. Tell your or call 1-800-FDA-1088. • You may be more likely to get lactic healthcare provider if you have any acidosis or serious liver problems if new symptoms after you start taking Please see Brief Summary of you are female, very overweight (obese), STRIBILD. full Prescribing Information with or have been taking STRIBILD for a The most common side effects of important warnings on the long time. In some cases, these serious STRIBILD include nausea and diarrhea. following pages. conditions have led to death. Call your Tell your healthcare provider if you have healthcare provider right away if you any side effects that bother you or don’t have any symptoms of these conditions. go away.

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Patient Information • Do not run out of STRIBILD. Re ll your prescription or talk to your The most common side effects of STRIBILD include: - estazolam STRIBILD® (STRY-bild) healthcare provider before your STRIBILD is all gone • Nausea - ethosuximide (Zarontin®) (elvitegravir 150 mg/cobicistat 150 mg/emtricitabine 200 mg/ • Do not stop taking STRIBILD without  rst talking to your healthcare • Diarrhea - ecainide (Tambocor®) tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg) tablets provider Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that - fl urazepam Brief summary of full Prescribing Information. For more information, • If you stop taking STRIBILD, your healthcare provider will need to bothers you or that does not go away. - uticasone (Flovent®, Flonase®, Flovent® Diskus®, Flovent® HFA, please see the full Prescribing Information, including Patient check your health often and do blood tests regularly for several • These are not all the possible side effects of STRIBILD. For more Veramyst®) Information. months to check your HBV infection. Tell your healthcare provider information, ask your healthcare provider. ® about any new or unusual symptoms you may have after you stop - itraconazole (Sporanox ) • Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side ® What is STRIBILD? taking STRIBILD - ketoconazole (Nizoral ) effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. - lidocaine (Xylocaine®) • STRIBILD is a prescription medicine used to treat HIV-1 in Who should not take STRIBILD? What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking - mexiletine adults who have never taken HIV-1 medicines before. STRIBILD STRIBILD? ® is a complete regimen and should not be used with other HIV-1 Do not take STRIBILD if you also take a medicine that contains: - oxcarbazepine (Trileptal ) ® medicines. • adefovir (Hepsera ) Tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, - perphenazine • STRIBILD does not cure HIV-1 or AIDS. You must stay on • alfuzosin hydrochloride (Uroxatral®) including: - phenobarbital (Luminal®) continuous HIV-1 therapy to control HIV-1 infection and decrease • cisapride (Propulsid®, Propulsid Quicksolv®) • If you have or had any kidney, bone, or liver problems, including - phenytoin (Dilantin®, Phenytek®) HIV-related illnesses. • ergot-containing medicines, including: dihydroergotamine mesylate hepatitis B infection - propafenone (Rythmol®) • Ask your healthcare provider about how to prevent passing (D.H.E. 45®, Migranal®), ergotamine tartrate (Cafergot®, Migergot®, • If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known - quinidine (Neudexta®) HIV-1 to others. Do not share or reuse needles, injection ® ® ® ® Ergostat , Medihaler Ergotamine , Wigraine , Wigrettes ), and if STRIBILD can harm your unborn baby. Tell your healthcare - rifabutin (Mycobutin®) equipment, or personal items that can have blood or body uids methylergonovine maleate (Ergotrate®, Methergine®) provider if you become pregnant while taking STRIBILD. - rifapentine (Priftin®) on them. Do not have sex without protection. Always practice safer • lovastatin (Advicor®, Altoprev®, Mevacor®) - There is a pregnancy registry for women who take antiviral sex by using a latex or polyurethane condom to lower the chance - risperidone (Risperdal®, Risperdal Consta®) • oral midazolam medicines during pregnancy. The purpose of this registry is to of sexual contact with semen, vaginal secretions, or blood. - salmeterol (Serevent®) or salmeterol when taken in combination ® collect information about the health of you and your baby. Talk • pimozide (Orap ) ® ® with your healthcare provider about how you can take part in this with uticasone (Advair Diskus , Advair HFA ) What is the most important information I should know ® ® ® ® about STRIBILD? • rifampin (Rifadin , Rifamate , Rifater , Rimactane ) registry. - sildena l (Viagra®), tadala l (Cialis®) or vardena l (Levitra®, • sildenafi l (Revatio®), when used for treating lung problems • If you are breastfeeding (nursing) or plan to breastfeed. Do not Staxyn®), for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). If you get STRIBILD can cause serious side effects, including: • simvastatin (Simcor®, Vytorin®, Zocor®) breastfeed if you take STRIBILD. dizzy or faint (low blood pressure), have vision changes or have 1. Build-up of lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis). Lactic • triazolam (Halcion®) - You should not breastfeed if you have HIV-1 because of the risk an erection that last longer than 4 hours, call your healthcare acidosis can happen in some people who take STRIBILD or similar provider or get medical help right away. • the herb St. John’s wort of passing HIV-1 to your baby. (nucleoside analogs) medicines. Lactic acidosis is a serious ® - Two of the medicines in STRIBILD can pass to your baby in your - tadala l (Adcirca ), for the treatment of pulmonary arterial medical emergency that can lead to death. Lactic acidosis can Do not take STRIBILD if you also take any other HIV-1 medicines, breast milk. It is not known if the other medicines in STRIBILD hypertension be hard to identify early, because the symptoms could seem including: ® can pass into your breast milk. - telithromycin (Ketek ) like symptoms of other health problems. Call your healthcare ® ® • Other medicines that contain tenofovir (Atripla , Complera , - thioridazine provider right away if you get any of the following symptoms ® ® - Talk with your healthcare provider about the best way to feed Viread , Truvada ) ® which could be signs of lactic acidosis: your baby. - voriconazole (Vfend ) • Other medicines that contain emtricitabine, lamivudine, or ritonavir ® ® • feel very weak or tired (Atripla®, Combivir®, Complera®, Emtriva®, Epivir® or Epivir-HBV®, Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you - warfarin (Coumadin , Jantoven ) ® ® ® ® • have unusual (not normal) muscle pain Epzicom®, Kaletra®, Norvir®, Trizivir®, Truvada®) take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, - zolpidem (Ambien , Edlular , Intermezzo , Zolpimist ) vitamins, and herbal supplements: • have trouble breathing STRIBILD is not for use in people who are less than 18 years old. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of all your medicines and • STRIBILD may affect the way other medicines work, and other • have stomach pain with nausea or vomiting show it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a What are the possible side effects of STRIBILD? medicines may affect how STRIBILD works. new medicine. Do not start any new medicines while you are taking • feel cold, especially in your arms and legs • Be sure to tell your healthcare provider if you take any of the STRIBILD without  rst talking with your healthcare provider. • feel dizzy or lightheaded STRIBILD may cause the following serious side effects: following medicines: Keep STRIBILD and all medicines out of reach of children. • have a fast or irregular heartbeat • See “What is the most important information I should know - Hormone-based birth control (pills, patches, rings, shots, etc) about STRIBILD?” This Brief Summary summarizes the most important information 2. Severe liver problems. Severe liver problems can happen in - Antacid medicines that contain aluminum, magnesium hydroxide, • New or worse kidney problems, including kidney failure. about STRIBILD. If you would like more information, talk with your people who take STRIBILD. In some cases, these liver problems or calcium carbonate. Take antacids at least 2 hours before or healthcare provider. You can also ask your healthcare provider or can lead to death. Your liver may become large (hepatomegaly) and Your healthcare provider should do blood and urine tests to check after you take STRIBILD your kidneys before you start and while you are taking STRIBILD. pharmacist for information about STRIBILD that is written for health you may develop fat in your liver (steatosis). Call your healthcare - Medicines to treat depression, organ transplant rejection, or high professionals, or call 1-800-445-3235 or go to www.STRIBILD.com. provider right away if you get any of the following symptoms Your healthcare provider may tell you to stop taking STRIBILD if blood pressure you develop new or worse kidney problems. Issued: October 2013 of liver problems: - amiodarone (Cordarone®, Pacerone®) can happen in some people who take STRIBILD. • your skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow (jaundice) • Bone problems ® ® Bone problems include bone pain, softening or thinning (which - atorvastatin (Lipitor , Caduet ) • dark “tea-colored” urine ® ® may lead to fractures). Your healthcare provider may need to do - bepridil hydrochloride (Vascor , Bepadin ) • light-colored bowel movements (stools) tests to check your bones. - bosentan (Tracleer®) • loss of appetite for several days or longer • Changes in body fat can happen in people who take HIV-1 - buspirone • nausea medicine. These changes may include increased amount of fat - carbamazepine (Carbatrol®, Epitol®, Equetro®, Tegretol®) • stomach pain in the upper back and neck (“buffalo hump”), breast, and around - clarithromycin (Biaxin®, Prevpac®) the middle of your body (trunk). Loss of fat from the legs, arms You may be more likely to get lactic acidosis or severe liver ® and face may also happen. 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Patient Information • Do not run out of STRIBILD. Re ll your prescription or talk to your The most common side effects of STRIBILD include: - estazolam STRIBILD® (STRY-bild) healthcare provider before your STRIBILD is all gone • Nausea - ethosuximide (Zarontin®) (elvitegravir 150 mg/cobicistat 150 mg/emtricitabine 200 mg/ • Do not stop taking STRIBILD without  rst talking to your healthcare • Diarrhea - ecainide (Tambocor®) tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg) tablets provider Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that - fl urazepam Brief summary of full Prescribing Information. For more information, • If you stop taking STRIBILD, your healthcare provider will need to bothers you or that does not go away. - uticasone (Flovent®, Flonase®, Flovent® Diskus®, Flovent® HFA, please see the full Prescribing Information, including Patient check your health often and do blood tests regularly for several • These are not all the possible side effects of STRIBILD. For more Veramyst®) Information. months to check your HBV infection. Tell your healthcare provider information, ask your healthcare provider. ® about any new or unusual symptoms you may have after you stop - itraconazole (Sporanox ) • Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side ® What is STRIBILD? taking STRIBILD - ketoconazole (Nizoral ) effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. - lidocaine (Xylocaine®) • STRIBILD is a prescription medicine used to treat HIV-1 in Who should not take STRIBILD? What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking - mexiletine adults who have never taken HIV-1 medicines before. STRIBILD STRIBILD? ® is a complete regimen and should not be used with other HIV-1 Do not take STRIBILD if you also take a medicine that contains: - oxcarbazepine (Trileptal ) ® medicines. • adefovir (Hepsera ) Tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, - perphenazine • STRIBILD does not cure HIV-1 or AIDS. You must stay on • alfuzosin hydrochloride (Uroxatral®) including: - phenobarbital (Luminal®) continuous HIV-1 therapy to control HIV-1 infection and decrease • cisapride (Propulsid®, Propulsid Quicksolv®) • If you have or had any kidney, bone, or liver problems, including - phenytoin (Dilantin®, Phenytek®) HIV-related illnesses. • ergot-containing medicines, including: dihydroergotamine mesylate hepatitis B infection - propafenone (Rythmol®) • Ask your healthcare provider about how to prevent passing (D.H.E. 45®, Migranal®), ergotamine tartrate (Cafergot®, Migergot®, • If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known - quinidine (Neudexta®) HIV-1 to others. Do not share or reuse needles, injection ® ® ® ® Ergostat , Medihaler Ergotamine , Wigraine , Wigrettes ), and if STRIBILD can harm your unborn baby. 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short-term groups, but that Evans would not the oppressor—while the Church, which has TIMES Principle of the matter VOL. 30, No. 5, Oct. 29, 2014 be the facilitator. We were also informed that historically oppressed LGBT folks, has stepped leadership of a possible short-term group may forward to provide refuge for this group of gay The combined forces of Windy City Times, As Nov. 4 (Election Day) draws near, I think re- founded Sept. 1985, and Outlines newspaper, ligious people can add their voices to the parti- or may not be provided by a gay man—even men. The leadership of the Behavioral Health founded May 1987. san discussion without compromising our non- possibly a straight person. Department of the Center on Halsted would do partisan position when it comes to elections. It is hard to imagine that a lesbian group well to remember the cardinal rule of counsel- PUBLISHER & EXECUTIVE EDITOR Tracy Baim Clearly, the governor’s race is heating up, would be told that it would have to accept ing and care-giving—“Primum non nocere”— a male as a facilitator. It was evident to me First, do no harm! with Gov. Pat Quinn and Bruce Rauner virtually ASSISTANT PUBLISHER Terri Klinsky neck and neck in the polls. While we do not that the men in the group have been visibly MANAGING EDITOR Andrew Davis endorse political candidates, we do comment stressed by this decision of the center’s staff. Rick Newbury, member of the BUSINESS MANAGER Ripley Caine DIRECTOR OF NEW MEDIA Jean Albright on issues of concerns that affect the common Many of these men are already dealing with a Middle Men Group and great deal of stress in their lives. Several in volunteer in the Youth Program ART DIRECTOR Kirk Williamson good of the broader and the LGBT communities. SENIOR REPORTER Matt Simonette For many people on the left, Rauner seems to this group have dealt with major life issues— at the Center on Halsted Senior Account Executives Terri Klinsky, be a menace—the embodiment of a cold and including struggles with the closet, severe Kirk Williamson, Amy Matheny, Chris Cheuvront, Gretchen Blickensderfer indifferent Republicanism; for many people on physical abuse, sexual abuse, the loss of life partners, and the AIDS plague of the ‘80s and PROMOTIONAL SUPPORT Scott Duff the right, he is a knight in shining armor, rep- Center of disappointment NATIONAL SALES Rivendell Media, 212-242-6863 resenting principled conservatism. early ‘90s. SENIOR WRITERS Bob Roehr, David Byrne, Tony Clearly, our state is facing many critical is- The leadership provided by Evans, a fully li- Dear Editor: Peregrin, Lisa Keen, Yasmin Nair THEATER EDITOR Scott C. Morgan sues. Some think it is a time for change, while censed therapist, is professional and respect- ful. In fact, when he is aware that a member of CINEMA WRITER Richard Knight Jr. others believe in staying the course. As someone who has received mental-health BOOKS WRITER Yasmin Nair Our perspective is based on Catholic social the group is going through a particularly rough services from the Center on Halsted, I can re- SPORTS WRITER Ross Forman teaching, and which candidate embodies those patch, he contacts them during the week. He call several instances where group facilitators ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS Mary Shen Barnidge, Steve Warren, Lawrence values. I believe this race gives us an opportu- has done this with me more than once. While and therapists have entered sessions visibly this group’s meetings may gone longer than Ferber, Mel Ferrand, Jerry Nunn, Jonathan nity to think through issues such as supporting upset and fighting back tears due to how they Abarbanel social security, labor unions, bettering our edu- some other groups at the Center, I fail to see were being treated by management and gen- COLUMNISTS/WRITERS: Yvonne Zipter, Jorjet cation system and not privatizing it, keeping why that should have been an issue. After all, eral behind-the-scenes drama. Groups were dis- Harper, Charlsie Dewey, Carrie Maxwell, Billy Masters, Sarah Toce, Dana Rudolph, Sally Parsons, in place a mechanism to take care of the less most of the men need time to talk about the mantled and tremendously talented therapists issues in their lives. And even if was a matter Melissa Wasserman, Joe Franco, Nick Patricca, Liz fortunate in our society, improving our employ- either fled out of frustration or were removed. Baudler, Rex Wockner, Marie J. Kuda, Kate Sosin, ment numbers, and giving a women the right of time, that issue could have been resolved As a client, I felt outraged that my therapy Angelique Smith, Meghan Streit to control their own bodies. through discussion and a mutually agreed un- sessions needed to be used to “process” the SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHERS Mel Ferrand, Hal Baim, derstanding. The group was always out of the Emmanuel Garcia, Tim Carroll, Ed Negron, Susan The two master principles of Catholic social effect Center on Halsted’s internal politics and Mattes teaching are subsidiary and solidarity. It is the building long before closing time. management were having on me, psychologi- After it became clear that the Middle Men CIRCULATION coming together, or the blending of these, that cally. Adding insult to injury, they charged me CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Jean Albright mark Catholic social teaching with a primary support group would no longer be allowed to for that time as well. That said, the sad and DISTRIBUTION: Ashina, Allan, Dan, John, Renee, focus on the preferential option for the poor. be a part of the behavioral health program, we pointed dismantling of the Middle Men Group Sue and Victor then requested that we be allowed to simply and the dismissal of Marvin Evans is consis- WEB HOSTING: LoveYourWebsite.com (lead The Nov. 4 races for governor and other gov- programmer: Martie Marro) ernment offices give Catholics the opportunity rent space for our weekly meetings—like any tent with my experiences there at the Center to think through these issues while reflecting other group such as AA or other groups from on Halsted. on the values that social teaching promotes. the community. We were told “no.” When we Copyright 2014 Lambda Publications Inc./Windy City Media pressed for a reason why, we were told that Group; All rights reserved. Reprint by permission only. Back It is our opinion that Quinn, not Rauner, Sincerely, issues (if available) for $5 per issue (postage included). more clearly reflects the concerns of Catholic there was no space available. Since we were Anonymous Return postage must accompany all manuscripts, drawings, aware that in addition to the room we were us- and photographs submitted if they are to be returned, and social teaching. no responsibility may be assumed for unsolicited materials. We need to start moving away from the mind- ing there were two other empty rooms nearby, All rights to letters, art and photographs sent to Windy we knew that was a falsehood. More of the same City Times will be treated as unconditionally assigned set that “greed is good.” I believe Quinn will for publication purposes and as such, subject to editing also best represent the call that the free mar- For me, the question becomes “Is the primary and comment. The opinions expressed by the columnists, Dear Editor: cartoonists, letter writers, and commentators are their own ket be disciplined by moral principles. purpose of the Center to serve the needs of the community or is it to serve a particular agenda and do not necessarily reflect the position ofWindy City The archbishop-designate of Chicago, Blase Times. Publication of the name, photograph, or likeness of Joe Murray of the staff or perhaps to primarily be a train- a person or organization in articles or advertising in Windy ing program for interns?” It seems to me that Cupich, is being touted as a “moderate” with City Times is not to be construed as any indication of the Chicago sexual orientation of such person or organization. While even if the new leadership of the Behavioral the implicit assumption that he will repre- we encourage readers to support the advertisers who make Health Department is changing its focus, the sent a sea-change from the autocratic Francis this newspaper possible, Windy City Times cannot accept responsibility for advertising claims. Middle men-agement Middle Men Group should have been “grandfa- George. As with the new central church leader, Pope Francis, Cupich does seem to represent a (773) 871-7610 FAX (773) 871-7609 thered.” e-mail: [email protected] or Dear Editor: Evans had also been doing one-on-one thera- change in style. But what policy changes can [email protected] peutic counseling at the center as a volunteer. one expect from a seemingly more approach- In the Oct. 22 issue of Windy City Times, there He was recently informed by the leadership able Blase Cupich? www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com was an article regarding the eviction of the of the Behavioral Health Department that he Cupich is squarely against same-sex civil mar- podcast: WindyCityQueercast.com Middle Men support group for mature gay men riage, as his opposition to civil legal equality will no longer be allowed to do that, either. WINDY CITY MEDIA GROUP, from the Center on Halsted. How ironic that this able volunteer therapist in Washington state demonstrates. That he 5315 N. Clark St. #192, Chicago, Illinois 60640 In 2010, my husband of 17 years died of HIV- has gone from being the center’s 2013 Volun- warned against coupling this opposition with U.S.A related cancer. Last winter I realized that I was teer of the Year to being persona non grata a violence against LGBT people is small comfort, (MAILING ADDRESS ONLY) continuing to deal with issues of loneliness, indeed. year later. Interestingly, much of the one-on- Windy City Times Deadline every Wednesday. grief and depression. I learned of the Middle one therapy at the center is now being done Cupich is opposed to abortion rights—for ev- Nightspots Deadline Wednesday prior to street date. Men group and approached Marvin Evans, the by interns. One has to wonder if the clients eryone, of course, not just those who might OUT! Resource Guide ONLINE facilitator; after interviewing me, he agreed to have been informed they are not actually see- choose to forego the procedure. www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com www.WindyCityQueercast.com me joining the group. ing fully licensed therapists. The Survivors’ Network of Those Abused by

As one who spent more than 20 years in pas- One also has to wonder if perhaps some sys- Priests (SNAP) has expressed concern about toral counseling and who is also a certified the dismissive manner in which Cupich handled “Windy City Media Group generated temic racism is at play here. When this African- enormous interest among their readers rehabilitation counselor as well as a member American therapist became “uppity” and dared cases in his present assignment, and in his of the Professional Counseling Society, I know (underserved) praise for Cardinal George for his in this year’s LGBT Consumer Index to “talk back” to the white leadership of the Survey. Out of approximately 100 first-hand the value of therapeutic groups. The Behavioral Health Department, he found him- leadership role on the abuse scandal as head of thing that impressed me about this group is the Bishops’ Conference. print and online media partners who self banished. participated in the survey, Windy that, while it is led by a therapist, it is also a Cupich is a member of an all-boys club that Finally, I can only conclude that much of City was the best performing regional peer-guided group—which is unique and valu- shuts women out of leadership roles in a church this is about power and control—the desire media in the U.S. Only survey partners able, from my perspective. All members partici- that claims to embrace them. But, he is affable by those in leadership to pressure everyone to with a nationwide footprint were pate in the discussions. The men have bonded whenever he defends church teachings that op- walk in lock-step and to not allow any self- able to generate a greater number of well and support each other. This is something pose equality for women and gays both within determination by the group. That should not responses.” ­­—David Marshall, Research the church and in the society in which we all that just doesn’t easily happen in short-term have been the determining factor regarding the Director, Community Marketing, Inc. groups. future of this much needed, long-term support live. In August, we were informed that the group group. It is clear that the actions of the leader- It is only the continuing fawning attitude to- was being disbanded as of the end of Septem- ship of the Behavioral Health Department have ward religious leaders that permits agents of ber. Apparently, the nature of this ongoing been vindictive and mean-spirited. We feel we such retrograde teaching to parade about as group no longer fits into the vision and goals have been bullied and disrespected. people deserving respect and deference. of new leadership in the Behavioral Health De- The final irony is that the Center on Halsted, partment. We were told that individuals would which should be a refuge for the oppressed of Bob Schwartz possibly be allowed to become part of some the LGBT community, has taken on the role of Chicago WINDY CITY TIMES Oct. 29, 2014 25 GOINGS-ON WINDY CITY TIMES’ ENTERTAINMENT SECTION

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MUD ABOUT YOU The predominantly gay rugby team the Chicago Dragons (in the red uniforms above) is profiled on page 34. THEATER DISH MOVIES Little ‘Poe’ peep. There’s the beef. Not-so-plain Jane. Page 26 Page 36 Page 29 Photo from All Girl Edgar Allan Poe Photo of Summerdale’s beef stroganoff Photo of Jane Anderson by Bob Knight by Meghan Streit by Jojo Whilden/HBO

SCOTTISH PLAY SCOTT Carpenter does Caligari

BY SCOTT C. MORGAN sic of the 1920s to accompany The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Carpenter said, “The score is much Bisexual organist and composer Cameron Car- more implied by other musical influences, for penter loves Chicago. A previous boyfriend of instance disco, the kind of musical backing his lived in Bucktown, and Carpenter loved get- you tend to find in television advertisements, ting to know the city with him on breaks as a the backgrounds of soap operas and the film student. scores of the 1940s and ’50s—the things that However, Carpenter has slightly mixed feel- aren’t regarded seriously by the musical intel- ings about his upcoming debut at Symphony ligentsia.” Center. Carpenter is providing live and impro- Organist Cameron Carpenter accompanies vised organ accompaniment to the classic 1920 the 1920 silent horror film The Cabinet of German Expressionistic horror film The Cabinet Dr. Caligari at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at Sym- of Dr. Caligari on Halloween night. phony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave. Tickets “I don’t consider silent film accompaniment are $30-$80; call 312-294-3000 or visit to be my main work. It’s a sideline,” said Car- www.cso.org. penter, an American now based in Berlin who is building an international career as a record- A new leader for CGMC ing artist and a virtuoso organist playing his The Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus (CGMC) re- customized instruments. “It’s something I do cently announced James Morehead as the orga- Cameron Carpenter. Publicity photo incidentally and there’s only one film that I do nization’s new artistic director after an eight- it with.” month national search. Morehead takes over for already has a history with the chorus, so he al- Dessa Rose for the reconstituted Bailiwick Chi- Carpenter is also slightly wary about perpetu- Patrick Sinozich, who has been CGMC’s artistic ready knows the personality and the aesthetic cago. ating Halloween stereotypes about the organ director since 1997. of the group, and I think he’ll be all ready to Morehead said he has many ideas for the next in the public’s consciousness. After all, how Morehead, informally known as “Jimmy,” start in a really good place.” few years of CGMC’s future, with a particular many times have the first few organ bars of already has a strong association with CGMC, Music directing is also part of Morehead’s eye on programming the concerts leading up Bach’s Toccata and Fugue been appropriated starting in 2008 as a rehearsal pianist before many other music-related jobs that he’s taken to the international LGBT choral festival GALA for spooky Halloween-themed commercials on becoming an assistant conductor and accom- on since graduating with a Masters in Piano scheduled for July 2016 in Denver. radio and TV? panist in 2010. Before he takes over full pro- Performance and Music Theory from Roosevelt CGMC performances of Yule Tube: Holiday Fa- Instead, Carpenter is more concerned with gramming next season, Morehead will work University. In addition to his duties with CGMC, vorites from Television are slated for 8 p.m. highlighting his organ transcriptions of classi- with Sinozich on CGMC’s upcoming holiday Morehead is music director for the small-scale Dec. 5 at Millennium Park’s Harris Theater for cal and jazz pieces—plus his original composi- show titled Yule Tube: Holiday Favorites from opera company VOX3 and become an adjunct Music and Dance in Chicago, 8 p.m. Saturday, tions, one of which, “Music for an Imaginary Television, and its spring 2015 Stephen Sond- professor for the Theater Conservatory of Chi- Dec. 6, at the North Shore Center for the Per- Film,” is featured on his debut album, If You heim-inspired concerts titled We’re Still Here: cago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt forming Arts in Skokie, and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Could Read My Mind. And though Carpenter is CGMC Celebrates Sondheim at 85. University. Dec. 20 at University of Chicago’s Reva and Da- constantly fielding questions about the very Morehead, a Pittsburg-area native, said he In terms of musical theatre, Morehead has vid Logan Center for the Arts. For more infor- glam outfits he performs in, he wishes that au- applied for the CGMC job because “I’ve been been Jeff Award-nominated three times for mation, visit www.cgmc.org. diences and critics would look beyond that to with them for a while and it was the next logi- music directing many mid-size productions. Note: The author of this column previously focus more on the artistry he brings to organ cal step to follow one of the best bosses I’ve Among his credits are Bare: A Pop Opera and performed as a member of Chicago Gay Men’s playing and creating music from a variety of had in Patrick.” Jerry Springer: The Opera for the former Bai- Chorus for two concerts in 1997 and 1998. He sources. “I am thrilled with the choice of Jimmy liwick Repertory Theatre, then Aida, Passing has also regularly sung on and off with the Instead of drawing from German classical mu- Morehead,” Sinozich said. “It’s great that he Strange, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson and Windy City Gay Chorus since 2003. 26 Oct. 29, 2014 WINDY CITY TIMES

THEATER REVIEW torture of a prisoner in The Pit And the Pen- dulum with silhouetted visions hinting at fu- All Girl Edgar ture state-sanctioned atrocities. Bookending the evening’s slate are Chris Conley’s adapta- Allan Poe tion of The Black Cat and M.E.H. Lewis’ of Playwright: Adapted by the ensemble The Tell-Tale Heart. At: The Mammals at Zoo Studio, For all the scholarly speculation on Poe’s 4001 N. Ravenswood Ave. penchant for the macabre, rarely does it con- Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com sider the economic practicality of recycling or at the door; $20 plots: first-person accounts of obsession-fu- Runs through: Nov. 8 eled homicide ending with the culprit’s guilty confession and capture, for example, figure BY MARY SHEN BARNIDGE in four of the six playlets on display, making the most interesting interpretations those Edgar Allen Poe’s copyright expired long ago, departing farthest from literal renderings to leaving its content open to any number of encompass visual and aural spectacle—in revisions (will we see a “Zombie Edgar Al- particular, Masque of the Red Death’s richly len Poe” soon?), but though The Mammals’ textured collage of masked revelers who, one aesthetic fully embraces dark-romantic sen- by one, fall under the contagion they seek to sationalism, it rejects spooky-tunes paro- escape, as their host flees the party-crashing dies. Audiences looking for cheap giggles pestilence through a maze fashioned of his might enjoy roaming the shadowy corridors own folly. and creaking elevator of the Zoo Studio’s in- Assigning a leotard-clad actor the role of dustrial quarters, but won’t find them in this feline nemesis in Black Cat solves the al- program of performance pieces based on the ways-difficult task of replicating animals on- Father-of-American-Gothic’s greatest hits. stage, as does portraying The Raven’s avian Some adhere to their text, like Anne Wil- phantom as an Edward Gorey-esque wraith son’s reimagining of The Raven as the guilty Parade. Photo by Mark Campbell Photography bearing an artificial corvid. Less successful hallucinations of a Jack-the-Ripper serial is The Tell-Tale Heart’s representation of the killer haunted by a victim’s ghost. D.H. Cur- supports the five-member orchestra). BoHo’s doomed man’s cataract-afflicted eye with an THEATER REVIEW rier and Sasha Warren dispense with text al- Parade gets the job done dramatically, but it’s oversized prosthetic not unlike the masks together for The Masque of the Red Death, Parade missing some of the theatrical staging flour- seen earlier, but still tending too much to- narrating their story of a breached quaran- Book: Alfred Uhry; ishes I’ve seen in previous productions. ward comic exaggeration. Anthology produc- tine during the Italian Renaissance through Score: Jason Robert Brown What BoHo’s Parade definitely has going for tions cannot help but vary in their quality, music and dance. Warren incorporates faux- At: Bohemian Theatre Ensemble at it is the many strongly sung and acted perfor- however, and the measure of inventive origi- Nouvelle Vague film clips into a convicted Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. mances all around, in particular the coupling of nality evident in this 90-minute collection is murderer’s recitation of The Imp of the Per- Tickets: 773-975-8150 Jim Deselm and Sarah Bockel as husband and well worth the shivery creep up Ravenswood verse, while Charlotte Drover enhances the or www.bohotheatre.com; $25-$27 wife Leo and Lucille Frank. Deselm and Bockel alley. Spanish Inquisition’s physical and mental Runs through: Nov. 16 show the couple’s initial awkwardness, later blossoming into passionate romance once they BY SCOTT C. MORGAN start rallying around each other through the appeals process. Ten years after Parade made its acclaimed BoHo’s Parade is perfectly respectable in this Devil’s Day Off. Chicago debut at Bailiwick Repertory Theatre, welcome and intimate staging. But you may Photo by the 1998 Tony Award-winning musical is back have to wait years for opera companies to start Johnny Knight again in the same building courtesy of Bohe- staging Parade if you want to see it with all the mian Theatre Ensemble (BoHo). grandeur and gravity it can also encompass. But there have been many changes since Pa- rade last played this location—not only to the remodeled venue now named Theater Wit, but to the show’s script and score, too. Parade dramatizes a dark piece of U.S. his- tory that some people scoff at when they hear it was turned into a big Broadway musical: Jewish factory manager Leo Frank’s probable CRITICS’ PICKS wrongful murder conviction in 1913 and his THEATER REVIEW all Y2K-revisited, though—nostalgic memories death at the hands of a Georgia lynch mob the Depraved New World, The Second City, of gentle rural summers are summoned, chil- following year. Nonetheless, esteemed director open run. With elements of long-form im- Devil’s Day Off dren play in the dark with flashlights, and a Harold Prince teamed composer Jason Robert prov, Second City’s 102nd mainstage revue Playwright: Jon Steinhagen young buck attempting to cheer up his girl- Brown (The Last Five Years) with playwright features an extremely sharp cast (espe- At: Signal Ensemble, 1802 W. Berenice Ave. friend jokes, “It’s so hot, the devil took the day Alfred Uhry (Driving Miss Daisy) to tackle the cially John Hartman), some high-risk mu- Tickets: 773-698-7389; off.” project. sical improv, several gay specific scenes www.signalensemble.com; $23 Of course, this synopsis is open to—quite lit- Although it flopped at Lincoln Center (a and advanced use of music and sound. JA. Runs through: Nov. 22 erally—individual interpretation. Steinhagen’s likely victim of Canadian theatrical syndicate Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of intent is less a linear narrative than a collec- Livent’s financial collapse), Parade has gained Fleet Street, Porchlight Music Theatre at BY MARY SHEN BARNIDGE tion of snapshot scenarios composed of dia- many admirers through the years—even if Act Stage 773, extended through Nov. 16. This logue stripped of its clues as regards setting, I can make you feel like being repeatedly pum- revival of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Chicago learned its lesson with the disastrous character and vocal interpretation—details left meled as Frank is railroaded through the biased Wheeler’s macabre musical masterpiece is summer of 1995, introducing city-wide safety for the performers to determine themselves. Southern courts. impeccibly cast by director Michael Weber, measures to more quickly remedy the hard- Thus, an argument over suitable beachwear can The Bailiwick production showed that Pa- who also has a few staging surpises up his ships associated with unusually high tempera- be initiated by gay or het partners, disserta- rade could succeed when crowded into an in- sleeve to shock and scare audiences. SCM tures. This is small comfort to the sweltering tions on candles and paper hues conducted in timate space, which was also confirmed when Take Me Out, Eclectic Theatre Company citizens in Jon Steinhagen’s panoramic portrait home or office, and appeals for divine interven- the show’s authors later revised the work in at Athenaeum Theatre, through Nov. 2. It’s of an urban landscape in 2014 under siege by tion invoked in five different languages. 2007 for licensing via director Rob Ashford’s about baseball, about being gay, about 112-degree heat indeces exacerbated by a 12- A hazard with this kind of live-action col- small-scale production at London’s Donmar tragic hubris, it’s got smart dialogue and hour electrical power failure arising from over- lage is the efficiency with which players must Warehouse. It’s this version that BoHo is pre- three full-frontal shower scenes—how can loaded cooling systems. orient audiences to each new dramatic locale. senting, which features a new song of political you not see this play? MSB However civilized we may consider ourselves, On opening night, not all of these had been collusion called “The Glory,” while also smartly Watch on the Rhine, The Artistic Home, extreme meteorological conditions have a way wholly developed. (To be fair, some of Steinha- cutting the first “Big News” song of hack re- though Nov. 16. In 1941, Lillian Hellman of provoking primal responses: bereft of land- gen’s minimalist exercises also need to reveal porter Britt Craig. introduced U.S. residents to the concept lines and portable radios, smartphone own- significant information earlier, especially when But with BoHo’s Parade, one misses some of global intervention and The Artistic ers hoard their precious remaining minutes. the actors are of near-uniform age and attire.) of the theatrical grandeur of the show since Home’s heavy-lifting ensemble—down When an aged mom doesn’t answer her phone, That said, the effort required in the creation director Linda Fortuanto was so stingy in just to the very children—ascertains that we her offspring debate the necessity of a well- of 61 instant plays, executed over 90 min- casting 15 performers. There is much poten- heed its lesson in 2014. MSB ness check that entails borrowing a buddy’s utes by only 13 actors, is certainly laudable, tially confusing actor doubling going on, plus car. An SRO tenant struggles to evacuate his as is the commercial appeal of the assemble- instances where you see African-American cast —By Abarbanel, Barnidge quarters, while a runaway teen seeks sanctuary it-yourself concept. Anyone who’s ever gone members unlikely adding bodies on stage as and Morgan at a friend’s house. A pair of security guards slightly bugflake under Mother Nature’s merci- parade watchers celebrating Confederate Me- caught in a locked stairwell contemplate death less wrath—and who among us hasn’t?—will morial Day. by hyperthermia. An African-American man likely find their sentiments echoed during this Fortuanto’s staging is also fairly restrained is warned to avoid certain neighborhoods. last chance to remember sweat and sunshine since she’s hemmed in by set designer Patrick Churchgoers of all faiths pray for deliverance before the snow arrives. Ham’s hulking brick buildings (one of which from violent impulses born of despair. It’s not WINDY CITY TIMES Oct. 29, 2014 27 SPOTLIGHT

Out of Disorder is a double bill of monologues that tackle real-life topics that might make you laugh as well as squirm with discomfort. Find out how a male model raised in Baltimore, Maryland, developed anorexia in Christopher L. Moore’s autobiographical piece Hunger Pains. Then see how Ali Clayton coped with a learning disability in North Carolina schools before she eventually pursued a career in standup comedy in the piece I’m Different, Not Dumb. Out of Disorder plays from Thursday, Oct. 30, through Sunday, Nov. 9, at the Greenhouse Theater Cen- ter, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. Performance times are 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, with 3 p.m. matinees on Sundays. Tickets are $20; call 773-404-7336 or visit greenhousetheater.org. Photo courtesy of Greenhouse Theater Center Amaing Grace. Photo by Joan Marcus Part of the problem with Amazing Grace is ciously villainous and pompous turn). shipwreck rescue. THEATER REVIEW that Smith and Giron make more of the sup- The heart-wrenching and powerfully acted But what Amazing Grace doesn’t have at this porting characters surrounding Newton more stories of such slaves like the faithful and point is a script and score that would survive Amazing Grace compelling and more sympathetic than him noble Thomas (Chuck Cooper) and the protec- Score: Christopher Smith; New York’s vicious critics. Now there’s no deny- (though it’s no fault of actor Josh Young’s per- tive Nanna (Laiona Michelle) also highlight the Book: Smith and Arthur Giron ing that composer/co-playwright Christopher formance of Newton, since he has the requisite difficulties in rooting for Newton. And that’s At: Bank of America Smith and co-playwright Arthur Giron have powerful tenor voice and persona to carry the even when Newton does experience a signifi- Theatre, 18 W. Monroe St. created many moving and touching moments show). Smith and Giron also emphasize New- cant change of heart and realize the error of his Tickets: 800-775-2000 or throughout Amazing Grace. But other times ton as the title song’s lyrics’ “wretch,” so it’s ways after events like being enslaved himself www.broadwayinchicago.com; $33-$100 their work is merely functional rather than very hard to empathize with him as a business- by the bad-ass Princess Peyai (Harriett D. Foy) Runs through: Nov. 16 transcendent, particularly with its clunky ex- minded slave trader until he repents his past in Sierra Leone, or following the rescue sacri- position, the lack of a truly rousing ensemble actions and is later “found.” fice of his once-distant father, Captain Newton BY SCOTT C. MORGAN opening number and a by-the-numbers feel to I personally was more entranced by the jour- (Tom Hewitt). the assignment of songs to some characters. ney of Newton’s love interest, Mary Catlett (a At this point, Amazing Grace certainly has The world-premiere musical Amazing Grace has This is a pity, since the historically inspired lovely Erin Mackey), who earlier on dedicates many elements that are definitely ship-shape a lot of impressive Broadway-caliber bona fi- truth-is-stranger-than-fiction story of John herself to the abolitionist cause and becomes a for a New York transfer. But without more work des. Newton, an English slave trader who later be- society spy by leading on a phony engagement on its script and score, this vessel won’t sur- It has a cast full of impressive Broadway vet- comes an abolitionist, is one that definitely with Major Archibald Gray (Tom Hoch in a deli- vive the treacherous waters of Broadway. eran performers acting and singing up a storm. deserves to be staged. The fact that Newton It has a lavish production design full of gor- is also the credited composer of the show’s geous period costumes by designer Toni-Leslie enduring title song is also of major note and James. It also has a swashbuckling staging by Amazing Grace would provide a thrilling and Gabriel Barre that boasts a number of awe-in- disturbing backstory for audiences both reli- Two brothers. One woman. Passions run high. spiring moments—particularly an underwater gious and secular to contemplate.

ston campus. Verdi Jane Lynch, others production perfor- at Lyric event mances will take place at 7:30 p.m. Thurs- Lyric Opera of Chicago will celebrate its day, Friday and Saturday; and 2 p.m. at the history and future on Saturday, Nov. 1, with Ethel M. Barber Theater, 30 Arts Circle Dr., on IL TROVATORE a star-studded 60th-anniversary concert at the University’s Evanston campus. Oct 27 - Nov 29 the Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Dr., be- Tickets for the Wirtz Center’s “The Laramie ginning at 6:30 p.m. Project” are $25 for general public; $22 for Sung in Italian with projected English texts Actress Jane Lynch will emcee the event. seniors over 62 and Northwestern faculty and Lynch will mix it up with an internationally staff and educators; and $10 for full-time acclaimed roster of musical artists including students with valid IDs (at the door) or $5 Lyric creative consultant Renee Fleming and tickets exclusively for full-time Northwestern jazz legend Ramsey Lewis, plus opera stars students on advance purchase. Phone 847- Stephanie Blythe, Johan Botha, Christine 491-7282, visit www.wirtz.northwestern.edu Goerke, Susan Graham, Quinn Kelsey, Mariusz or email [email protected]. Kwiecien, Ana María Martínez, Eric Owens, Marina Rebeka and Amber Wagner. Tickets start at $75 each. For more ‘The Nutcracker’ information, visit lyricopera.org/anniversa- ryconcert. at Chopin Theatre Nov. 6-Dec. 28 The House Theatre of Chicago brings holi- ‘The Laramie day cheer with its fifth annual return of its all-original, family-friendly The Nutcracker Project’at NU playing at the The Chopin Theatre Upstairs through Nov. 2 Theatre, 1543 W. Division St., Nov. 6-Dec. KUSEL ROBERT PHOTO: The Laramie Project, a chronicle of the life 28. of a Wyoming town following the 1998 kid- Company Member Tommy Rapley reprises 2014/15 LYRIC SEASON napping and murder of gay college student his role as director and choreographer of the Don Giovanni | Capriccio | Il Trovatore | Porgy and Bess | Anna Bolena | Tosca | Tannhäuser Matthew Shepard, will be staged at North- holiday production based on the story by The Passenger | Carousel | The Magic Victrola | El Pasado Nunca Se Termina | Lang Lang Recital western University through Nov. 2. E.T.A. Hoffmann. BUY 4 OPERAS AND SAVE UP TO 40% The production, which Moises Kaufman and Preview tickets are $15, with regular-run SPECIAL DISCOUNTS FOR GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE the members of the Tectonic Theater Project tickets $25-$45. Tickets may be purchased wrote, will launch the Virginia Wadsworth by calling 773-769-3832 or by visiting www. LYRICOPERA.ORG | 312.827.5600 Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts’ 34th thehousetheatre.com. Lyric Opera Production. Generously made possible by an Anonymous Donor, mainstage season on the University’s Evan- Julie and Roger Baskes, the Howard Family Foundation, and the Mazza Foundation. 28 Oct. 29, 2014 WINDY CITY TIMES The film premieres Oct. 29 on the EPIX cable channel. http://www.epixhd.com/movie/to- russia-with-love/

KNIGHT Film note: AT —Get your Halloween on: Over the years I’ve recommended dozens of terrific fright THE flicks for those who love to create their own MOVIES creature-feature marathon on Halloween. Three new releases on Blu-ray are worthy editions for this year’s list: Nightbreed: The Director’s Cut, Clive Barker’s restored movie which I wrote about in depth last week; De- liver Us from Evil, with sexy Eric Bana in an By atmospheric addition to the exorcism genre Richard and, for the classic horror fans out there, Shout Knight Jr. Factory has just released The Vincent Price Collection II. The set includes seven films— each making its Blu-ray debut—that run the Olive Kitteridge; gamut from the comedic Comedy of Terrors to the atmospheric The House on Haunted Hill. To Russia The latter, which has been available in a zillion cheapie editions, looks great in a remastered with Love version and gives us Price at his sardonic best. The set also includes a lavishly illustrated 24- With his star turn in Birdman, Michael Keaton page photo book. is deservedly this year’s comeback kid at the Frances McDormand and Richard Jenkins in Olive Kitteridge. Photo by Jojo Whilden/HBO Check out my archived reviews at http:// movies, with both critics and audiences lin- www.windycitymediagroup.com or http:// ing up to praise his exceptional performance www.knightatthemovies.com. Readers can and the movie’s creative audacity. On the home Burwell’s score features his typically evocative any such protest.) The film, which Jane Lynch leave feedback at the latter website. screen, if there’s any justice, Frances McDor- music, this time emphasizing Olive’s underly- narrates, makes a nice companion piece—al- mand is going to receive all that and more ing melancholy. (“I am happy to be depressed,” beit not as hard-hitting a one—as HBO’s re- when Olive Kitteridge, the miniseries in which she insists, “Goes along with being smart.”) cent Hunted: The War Against Gays in Russia. she stars, debuts on HBO Sunday, Nov. 2, and Not a lot seems to happen in this modern- Monday, Nov. 3. day variation of Our Town or King’s Row. There The actress—who has always defied easy are no explosions, caped crusaders, giant ro- categorization and who willfully eschews bots or lizards in sight. But there are tragedies standard leading-lady tropes—is sensational and glories, the rituals and eccentricities of in this four-hour tour de force that out writer everyday life (the piano-bar entertainer is a hi- Jane Anderson (from Elizabeth Strout’s Pulitzer larious motif) and all those glorious characters Prize-winning novel) adapted and that out di- so richly observed (and, yes, there is a lesbian rector Lisa Cholodenko (The Kids Are All Right) among them—though she is only mentioned helmed. and never seen). Everyone in the small coastal town of Cros- “Life is in the details,” a wise philosopher by, Maine, knows Olive Kitteridge, the cranky once said. Olive Kitteridge certainly lives up to junior-high math teacher who doesn’t suf- that telling assessment. http://www.hbo.com/ fer fools gladly and whose sour demeanor is olive-kitteridge#/ distinctly at odds with her always-optimistic husband, Henry (Richard Jenkins), the town’s When gay figure-skating champion Johnny pharmacist. Nightly, Olive and their son, Chris- Weir, noted for his outrageous behavior, equal- topher (played as an adult by John Gallagher ly outrageous fashion sense and—more often Jr.), deride Henry’s chirpy observations about than not—pissing off the gay community went his new employee, the equally sunny Denise to Russia last year to cover the Winter Olympics (Zoe Kazan). It quickly becomes evident that as a commentator, he took along a camera crew Henry is deeply smitten with Denise but it’s to record his experience. The resulting docu- From left: Owen Daniel-McCarter, NIC Kay, Alexis Martinez and Lesley Etherly at Martinez’s also clear that Olive has her own infatua- mentary (which Weir executive-produced), To event. Photo by Carrie Maxwell tion with Jim O’Casey (Peter Mullan), another Russia with Love, focuses on several of the openly gay athletes competing in the games teacher at Olive’s school. activism work. “It’s one big film about love,” and Russia’s shameful anti-gay “propaganda That’s just the starting point for Anderson’s Chicago fundraiser said Etherly. “Hopefully the viewers will be law” that prohibits promotion of the “gay life- script, which follows the course of Olive’s life encouraged and the film’s message will rub style” (whatever that is). When this homopho- held for film with in the succeeding 25 years and her impact on off on them whether they know someone bic nonsense was enacted, many queer activists various other characters (and theirs on hers). who is transgender or just have an increased called for a boycott of the Olympics—boycotts trans* activist As we are drawn into Olive’s world, clues to her By Carrie Maxwell capacity to understand, accept and love that were ultimately ignored. difficult outlook slowly emerge, expectations trans* people.” Early in the documentary, Weir makes it clear are upended and, slowly, Olive’s deep-seated To raise funds for the upcoming documen- “Right now there is a coming of age in to a roomful of reporters that he intends to humanity becomes apparent. tary “Alexis” featuring trans* activist Alexis the trans* movement within the country ignore any attempts at boycotting, too. He McDormand, who hasn’t ever had a part this Martinez, Chopin Theater in collaboration ... and I have this basic philosophy that insults the gay media but almost immediately good on film (with the exception of Fargo, of with Contexture TV held a fundraiser at the people should tell their stories because it’s apologizes, sighing that he’s always in trouble course) invests Olive with subtleties that are Chopin Theater Oct. 21. The documentary, important for communities to build their his- with the queer community. As the film unfolds, achingly real. She’s perverse, appallingly rude, which Inkspil Films produced, will feature tories,” said Martinez of her decision to go it’s not hard to see why, as this ditzy queen unexpectedly witty, whip-smart and fiercely both Martinez’s personal life and her activ- ahead with this documentary. never gives much more than lip service to the unsentimental. Moments of naked emotion are ism work. Originally, Martinez and Etherly planned to dreadful treatment his queer brothers and sis- rare and arrive as wondrous gifts. (Not unlike Co-hosted by NIC Kay (teacher and art- raise funds via GoFundMe, however, they ex- ters are receiving in the Russia that fascinates the carefully tended flower beds Olive slaves ist) and Owen Daniel-McCarter (attorney and plained that when they discovered that the him. And when he comes face to face with a over, one must be patient to await these rare founder of the Transformative Justice Law site was raising funds for Ferguson, Missouri young Russian teen who all but begs for help beauties.) McDormand is matched by Jenkins, Project in Chicago), the evening featured police officer Darren Wilson—who allegedly with his dire daily situation, Weir, who is pack- whose Henry is ever optimistic, no matter how a short play “No Haven” by Wendell Etherly shot Michael Brown—they decided to move ing up to leave, again demurs from offering many times Olive tries to deflate him. The sup- and directed by Daryl Brooks as well as trail- to the YouCaring crowd funding site. Etherly anything more than a quasi-sympathetic ear. porting cast is no less excellent, each making ers for the “Alexis” documentary and the noted that the funds will go towards pur- Moments later in the film , an his or her mark sometimes in as little as one short film “Market Value”, both produced by chasing filmmaking equipment and paying ambassador to the games, spends five min- scene. (Bill Murray, who enters toward the end Lesley and Wendell Etherly. The Etherly’s are for them to go on the road so Martinez can utes with the teen and does just the opposite, of the series, is a standout.) Martinez’s daughter and son-in-law. continue her activism as the film is being swinging into action. Olive Kitteridge is a piece so subtle that the The short play “No Haven” consisted of a made. So while To Russia with Love won’t exactly act of someone cleaning a pair of eyeglasses, conversation between two priests who held Martinez noted that ten percent of all the win Weir any new fans in the queer commu- buttering a baked potato or taking a nap takes conflicting viewpoints concerning a young funds raised for the documentary, includ- nity (although his wardrobe is pretty fetch- on huge significance. Yet the deliberate pacing trans* parishioner Kevin who didn’t feel wel- ing this fundraiser, will be going to Project ing), when the movie focuses on the openly never drags. Cholodenko, as she did in The Kids come at the church and later died by suicide. Fierce Chicago. gay participants at the games it’s much more Are All Right, finds moments to let everyone Of the “Alexis” documentary, Etherly said The evening also featured a silent auction successful in illuminating the dilemma of try- shine—sometimes with words, sometimes with it’s been a long time coming and now is the and raffle drawing. ing to do what they’ve trained so hard for as little as an awkward glance. The film is shot time to do it. Etherly noted that the main See www.alexisdocfilm.com for more infor- and not speaking out about the mistreatment in an unfussy style that takes in the Maine sea- focus of the film will be Martinez’s current mation or to donate to the film. shore but doesn’t romanticize it. Also, Carter around them. (The Olympic committee forbids WINDY CITY TIMES Oct. 29, 2014 29 MOVIES Jane Anderson talks about HBO miniseries ‘Olive Kitteridge’ By Richard Knight Jr. math teacher who seemingly lives at the pe- riphery of the lives of everyone around her in Jane Anderson’s name may not be immediately the Maine town she inhabits with her pharma- familiar to gay audiences. However, a quick cist husband (played by Richard Jenkins) and glance over just a few of the credits on her son—Anderson, who also executive-produced resume (playwright-screenwriter-director-exec- the miniseries,makes a great addition to her utive producer) spark instant recognition: The gallery of memorable female characters. I spoke Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio, The Baby Dance, with her almost a decade ago about The Prize When Billie Beat Bobbie, Normal, It Could Hap- Winner of Defiance, Ohio and had the pleasure pen To You, How To Make An American Quilt, of discussing the genesis of the project and The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged much more with her in this interview. Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom, 1961 and Windy City Times: How rare is it to stay the heartbreaking segment of If These Walls with characters this complex for such a long Could Talk 2. Those highlights from Anderson’s time? I’m gobsmacked because I just binge- work history also serve as a reminder that she watched the whole thing. writes marvelously complex women—charac- Jane Anderson: So Olive is fresh for you— ters that resonate long after the curtain has wonderful. Isn’t Fran [McDormand] divine? fallen or the credits have rolled. WCT: She is, absolutely. I know that Fran- Anderson, who lives with wife Tess Ayers in ces made Laurel Canyon with [director] Lisa New York (with teenage son Raphael attend- Cholodenko [who also co-wrote and directed Jane Anderson (left) and Frances McDormand on the set of Olive Kitteridge. Photo by Jojo ing Columbia College in Chicago), has done The Kids Are All Right] but I’m wondering Whilden/HBO that once again with Olive Kitteridge, the how you got involved? HBO miniseries premiering Sunday, Nov. 2, and JA: Fran and I were actually first. Fran and Monday, Nov. 3. Anderson beautifully rose to I are longtime friends. We both adopted our person who will always buck society when she WCT: What are you working on next? the creative challenge of adapting Elizabeth boys from Paraguay literally a month apart. Her feels that injustice is being done. And that’s JA: My spouse, Tess, and I have a documen- Strout’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel—which is son Pedro is the same age as our son Raphael. what I love about Olive—she’s impossible but tary coming out on HBO in June. Edith Wilkin- written as a series of short stories—for Frances So Fran and Joel [Coen, her husband] and my she’s infinitely just and infinitely decent. son was a great-aunt of mine who was gay, and McDormand, who plays the title role. spouse Tess and I have known them for a while WCT: Right. Just a quick question outside she painted in Provincetown around 1915 and In crafting for the screen the character of because of the connection of our sons and we of Olive Kitteridge. Everyone’s abuzz over was this marvelous artist. Then she was put Olive—the no-nonsense, socially dismissive both have places up in hippie land in Northern the new series Transparent. It’s so great to away in an asylum by a family lawyer who then California [laughs] so we kinda share a geo- see trans characters and situations come to ripped off her inheritance; her partner, Fannie, graphic area. I had read “Olive Kitteridge” for the forefront but I want to give you a shout- disappeared and she was in an institution for Film on homeless pleasure and then Fran called me up one day out because there you were a decade ago 33 years. My mother found all of her paint- and said, “I just bought the rights to this book, with Normal. ings in trunks in my aunt and uncle’s attic in teens to be do you want to turn it into something?” and I JA: I absolutely adore Transparent and I the ‘60s and I grew up with those paintings. said, “Yeah!” think Jill Soloway has done an incredible job. I finally have decided late in life that I need screened Nov. 13 Not only because of the study of an older trans- Edith to have her day. So that’s what the docu- A free screening of The Homestretch—a WCT: You commented that subtext is a ma- jor part of the piece and that everyone can gender family man but she also makes it about mentary is about. If you go to the site you’ll film about three homeless Chicago teens, the entire family and how dysfunctional they see her beautiful work and her story: www.Ed- one of them LGBT—will take place Thurs- identify with that—which I think is so in- sightful but of course, writing from a queer are. I think it goes way beyond the subject of ithLakeWilkinson.com. day, Nov. 13, at Berry United Methodist transgenderism. WCT: That’s so touching to hear that. I so Church, 4754 N. Leavitt St., at 7 p.m. perspective, I’m going to immediately sug- gest that subtext particularly resonates with When I did Normal I wanted to go beyond love that you’re honoring her and I can’t wait A free-will offering to benefit The Night the subject by not just making it about a man to see it. I love this groundswell of activity Ministries will follow the screening, the me and with Our People. It’s been a huge part of our lives. Would you agree? coming out as transgender; I wanted it to be a now focused on preserving our queer heri- Gay Liberation Network and Berry United portrait of a marriage and, to me, that movie tage. Thank you so much for sharing your Methodist Church are co-sponsoring. JA: Sure! As a gay woman, I grew up totally immersed in subtext. [Laughs] Our generation, was about when you love someone and you feel talent with us, Jane, and congratulations on The following night, one of the teens, they’re your soulmate and partner. this new piece. Kasey White, will be a guest on the Gay when we were kids and teenagers it was un- speakable. The gay kids now—unless they’re What do you love about them? Is it their JA: Until the next time, please enjoy autumn Liberation Network (GLN) on Chicago Ac- body? Is it their gender? Or is it their very in Chicago for me! cess Network TV, at 6:30 p.m. on Cable growing up in the South in a really religious home—can just talk about it because of the heart? I think whenever we do a queer subject http://www.hbo.com/olive-kitteridge#/ Channel 21 in Chicago, interviewed by it also has to have a universal theme as well. GLN’s Roger Fraser. media and the exposure. But I always felt that Email [email protected] for more my need to closet in the very beginning of information. my life and to play the role of something else made me the writer that I am because I always had to step into the shoes of other people. CULTURE CLUB I’m from Driftwood So I always took the straight world’s side be- cause I didn’t have a choice. I think that exer- event Nov. 13 cised my writerly point of view. When you feel Organizers of the LGBTQ story archive that you’re an outsider early on you develop a I’m from Driftwood will hold a fall fund- very objective eye and that’s what’s needed as raiser Thursday, Nov. 13, 6-8 p.m., at Side- a writer. In a rather perverse way, I have no track, 3349 N. Halsted St. regrets that I grew up in a very difficult time I’m From Driftwood, a 501(c)(3) non- because it [gave me] hyper-empathy. profit organization, has collected roughly WCT: It made you who you are. I don’t want 900 written and video stories from LGBTQ to give it away but there is a lesbian char- folks internationally. The organization has acter who is mentioned at almost the 11th self-published a book, released podcasts, hour that gets a defense from Olive that is a been adapted to the stage, completed a bit unexpected. That is going to be a lovely 50-state story collection tour and held moment for Our People. Live Storytelling Events. JA: The thing about Olive’s character … I In 2011, the I’m From Driftwood crew think her defense of the gay daughter in say- stayed in Chicago on its 50-state Story ing, “Don’t be ridiculous to Jack [Bill Mur- Tour and were featured in Windy City ray’s character] that is really consistent with Times. her character. Olive might be unpleasant and Tickets are $25-$250, with all proceeds judgmental and cranky and impossible but Ol- going to the organization. ive consistently stands up for people who are Visit www.ImFromDriftwood.com/Chi- the vulnerable of society. That is a certain kind cago or see “ Chicago Fall Fundraiser ben- of Yankee character. ... She hates religion, efitting I’m From Driftwood” on Facebook. she hates conservatives; it’s a certain type of 30 Oct. 29, 2014 WINDY CITY TIMES the blog to read so that was really helpful. This is not truly Jill’s mother; she is a compilation of a lot of things but the book is wonderful if you haven’t read it. WCT: I have to check it out. How does it feel to be picked up for a second season of Transparent? JL: We just found out we got picked up. Ev- erybody is ecstatic. I am in New York and I have people come up to me on the street hop- ping up and down about it. That is a credit to Joe Lewis and Amazon. The new shows and the way they are doing them with new kind of cutting-edge television, being willing to do shows like this and being open to it. When Joe Lewis read the script, he picked it up right away. They know what they are look- ing for. This is the people’s television. They put it on last February and asked the people if they wanted to see more. People wrote back and told them that they liked it. This was when they showed the pilot. Now they show everybody the ten episodes and ask what they think. The people say they want to see more. The response has been overwhelming, so they are very smart people at Amazon. That is how it is happening. It is a whole different kind of dynamic than when I grew up in the business and am used to. I think it works brilliantly. It is an incredibly democratic process. WCT: I liked how I can go through them, Judith Light (second from left) with (from left) , and . Photo from Amazon with each episode being only 30 minutes. JL: What is it—five hours and nine intermis- NUNN ON ONE: TELEVISION sions? Speaking of Chicago, I used to work in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We used to come to Chi- cago all the time. Jeffrey Tambor and I started Judith Light gets ‘Transparent’ in repertory theater together in Milwaukee. I adore him. We have had a long relationship together. I think that mattered to Jill, too. She knew how much I love and respect Jeffrey. about show, LGBT activism I think that was how I got to be part of the show. That history is there in your relating. I By Jerry Nunn things. Jill is so brilliant in the way that she Of course, it makes it so funny so we are lift- think that was important to her. I know it was connects with people and what she wants in ed out of the sorrow and we go back and forth. important to us. Actress Judith Light returns to living rooms in the dynamic of a show that she is writing and People who write like Jill are just extraordinary. WCT: When did your activism for LGBT another television show that’s already garner- creating. When you get to be with a group of actors like rights begin? I saw you over 10 years ago ing huge praise. Look: I knew the story and what it was these people that I am with we have an in- at Pride in LA. The new series Transparent is offered by about, and I passionately wanted to do this. I credibly intense bond with each other because JL: It began many years ago when I was in streaming Amazon. It tells the story of the hoped she would cast me. We talked a lot about of the work we all did together. You see the a theater camp in New Hope, Pennsylvania. I coming-out process of transgender parent our own LGBTQ activism. We talked about us mustard, but it has a whole lot of information was very young. A lot of people came from New Maura, played by Jeffrey Tambor, and the fam- both having a Jewish history. Jeffrey Tambor behind it. York—dancers, teachers and actors. They came ily that is affected. Light plays the Jewish and I are old friends so we talked about that. WCT: There are some locals in the cast into that training camp for performing arts. I wife and mother, Shelly Pfefferman, who has It was really about spending time and connect- from Chicago, such as Alexandra Billings. didn’t realize until later that it was the gay an outspoken personality and an affection for ing with each other. We found out that we were JL: Hello! She is so great. There is Amy Lan- men that were taking care of me. I was little mustard. on the same page about a lot of things in our decker from Illinois, who is just divine. Jill is and they were watching out for me. They were Thanks to writer and producer Jill Soloway lives. also from Chicago and her mother is a wonder- the ones that made sure I was okay. of Six Feet Under fame and a stellar cast, the WCT: You are doing some drag, with these ful author. She writes a blog and wrote a book At some level I never forgot that, then real- story comes to life told in a time-jumping fash- wig looks on the show. called The Division Street Princess, which is all ized later that it was they who had been my ion through a 10-episode story arc. JL: I wouldn’t actually call it drag. That is about her growing up in Chicago. It’s a wonder- Light is known for her two-time Emmy-win- more what they do when they go to the camp. ful history. They gave me all of her books and Turn to page 35 ning role on and the long- What we are doing with the wigs is the chang- running ABC comedy Who’s the Boss? She has ing of time. Jill doesn’t call it flashbacks but also appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims instead calls it his-tory or her-story within the Lea Delaria, Gershwin, Ives Unit and . She has won body of the script. for her performances in , Other Desert We are showing you who these people really Artemis at songs part of Cities, and The Assembled Parties. This year, are and how they came to be the way they are. she was cast on TNT’s Dallas along with Trans- It is not that we are just talking about it. You ‘Women in Music’ Unity’s series Various performers will entertain audi- parent. are seeing it full on. You get the experience Nov. 16 ences in three separate performances this Windy City Times: Hey, Judith. I just of where these people came from. Do you feel Lakeside Pride Music Ensembles presents fall and holiday season at Unity Temple, 875 crammed down Transparent in two days. that when you see it? You get a powerful expe- “Women in Music”—a celebration featuring Lake St., Oak Park, for the Frank Lloyd Wright Judith Light: Oh my God! [Laughs] rience of who this family is and who they have female composers, conductors and perform- Trust’s new Concerts in Context series. WCT: Your character seems like a lot of fun been before. ers—at Preston Bradley Center, 941 W. Law- The first performance on Thursday, Nov. 6, to play. Who is she based on? WCT: Absolutely. It is very clever how it rence Ave., on Sunday, Nov. 16, at 3 p.m. will feature the Chicago Philharmonic Cham- JL: If you have seen any of the stuff in the time-jumps throughout the series. This concert, hosted by Orange Is the New ber Players, showcasing the music of Ameri- New York Times, this is Jill Soloway’s story. She JL: Isn’t it great? At first you don’t realize it Black star Lea DeLaria, will feature a special can composers Charles Ives, George Gersh- is the creator and it is the story of her dad. It is them when they were younger. guest appearance by Chicago’s lesbian femi- win, Kurt Weill and Aaron Copeland. is really a take off on her family’s story and WCT: Do you really like mustard? nist chorus . The Lakeside The Chicago Philharmonic Chamber Players some of her process, of course a lot of it is fic- JL: That is so funny! A lot of people fixate Pride Symphonic Band, under the direction return to Unity Thursday, Dec. 4, for “Music tionalized and created by Jill. That is where it on that, too. The other thing people focus on of Kyle Rhoades, will perform the master- and Modernism: Early 20th Century Vienna,” began. She felt strongly that she wanted to tell is the tofu schmear when I say, “Who changed works planned for this evening. featuring the music of Austrian composers this very important story, not just about some- the standing order?” DeLaria broke new ground more than two Alexander Zemlinsky and Arnold Schöenberg. one becoming transgender, but someone who I don’t love mustard like on the show but I decades ago as the first “openly gay” comic The 2014 series will wrap Thursday, Dec. 18, wanted to live an authentic, accomplished, happen to be a fan of Dijon mustard. It is not to appear on national television, with ap- with a jazz performance of holiday favorites and courageous life. What it did to the people an ultimate passion of mine if you are trying to pearances on The Arsenio Hall Show and as by Grammy-nominated vocalist Margaret living around them not living this same kind find out more about my personality. [Laughs] host of Comedy Central’s all-gay special, Out Carlson and her trio. of life. They were forced to look at themselves It is pretty funny, isn’t it? That is Jill’s genius, There. Admission is $18, or $15 for Frank Lloyd in ways they had never looked at themselves though. That is what Shelly is focused on for Tickets for the concert are $25, and VIP Wright Trust members and volunteers; visit before. the funeral. Those idiosyncratic things we all passes that include a meeting with De- flwright.org. WCT: How did you get the role? do and relate to at a time when something is Laria (1:30-2:45 p.m.) are $75. Visit www. JL: This is so great, I had a 45-minute Sky- deeply sorrowful for us. That is what I think is LakesidePride.org. pe call with Jill. We talked about all kinds of genius about it. WINDY CITY TIMES Oct. 29, 2014 31 Sidetrack becomes jungle with ‘Animal Queendom’ Miller Lite presented the 22nd Annual Night of 100 Drag Queens, this time with the wild theme of “Animal Queendom” at Sidetrack, the popular video bar in Boystown. For two nights—Oct. 22-23—entertainment was rotated on dueling stages from the front bar to the back glass bar for each lip-synching performance. Hosts Debbie Fox and Tequila Mockingbird kept the action moving. Flying feathers gave the two comics plenty of material to play off of. The two nights featured more than 50 performers and several local acts from the Logo television show RuPaul’s Drag Race. Each year, the performances grow more elaborate, with back-up dancers and lavish costumes. It is not only spotlighting a good cause but bright lights are turned on talent, showcasing acrobatics and profes- sional dance choreography. Animal-themed acts not only represented the classic lions, tigers and bears (oh, my!) but pigs, poodles and pigeons were in the house as well. ABC’s Modern Family star Jesse Tyler Ferguson and his husband, Justin Mikita, surprised fans by attending Oct. 22; they described the evening as a “blast.” The bar was transformed into a jungle with decorations and backdrops. Sidetrack bartenders got in on the action from glow-in-the-dark jellyfish to Lion King the Musical-inspired costumes. Many sponsors contributed, such as Bacardi and Southern Comfort. This annual fundraiser is routinely held during the busy Halloween month and sup- ports Equality Illinois, the organization founded in 1991 and dedicated to building social justice for the LGBT community. Visit www.equalityillinois.us/. Text by Jerry Nunn, photos by Jerry Nunn and Kirk Williamson

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WCT_THIRD_AD_DRAFT.indd 1 10/15/14 5:46 AM 32 Oct. 29, 2014 WINDY CITY TIMES skrit for the spirit within me recognizes the NUNN ON ONE: MUSIC spirit that is within you. That little piece that is in each of us is namaste. It is a very Eastern philosophy about the oneness of all human be- Melissa Etheridge: ings. I thought that it would be nice to create this fun little finger snapping ditty about that philosophy so I did. On marriage, performing WCT: That reminded me of the yoga in- structor on Orange Is the New Black. Do you watch it? ME: No, I don’t. That is so funny. The one television show that I indulge in is Game of Thrones. I can’t afford the time otherwise with my family. WCT: Do you bring your wife on the road with you? ME: She will come out and visit me. We have teenagers, so she comes home and takes care of them because I am on the road. The whole family will come out to visit me for one week. I don’t have them with me the whole time but we try. Melissa Etheridge. WCT: How was WorldPride for you? You Publicity photo were there the same time I was. ME: Oh, that was amazing. What I love was Turn to page 35 by Jerry Nunn WCT: Are you doing anything visual for the new “Monster” song? “I know for sure that a meal that brings … Everything is coming up roses for Melissa Ether- ME: You know what? It’s funny. I have never real joy will do you more good” than just idge these days. She wed Linda Wallem in May, been a big visual girl but who knows? We might grazing through the refrigerator. And, for just two days after they both turned 53, where grow into it. I am going to play the crap out of sure, there’s no law that says you have to she sang a song written especially for her with that one. I love that song. clean your plate. wedding attendees including Jane Lynch, Rosie WCT: People have to see you play live. I Treasure your neighbors and friends, she O’Donnell and Sia. She also recently was one have seen you roll around on the ground says, and take time to play. Read books. of the performers for WorldPride’s opening cer- while performing. You don’t half-ass a con- Look for connections with others, but re- emonies, alongside singers Deborah Cox and cert. member that you control your own life. Know Steve Grand. ME: No, it’s an event and I am so grateful that who you are supposed to be has a lot to In July of this year, Etheridge released “Take that people want to pay money to see me sing. do with who you are now. Communicate, but My Number” as the first single off her 13th stu- For me, it is a thrill and an honor. It truly is know when to be quiet. Understand that love dio album, This is M.E. It was released on her so much fun. doesn’t have to be in the romantic sense. own label ME Records, which is distributed by WCT: You are constantly touring. When do Learn the power of “thank you”—and that Primary Wave Records. Interestingly, the cover you have a break? includes gratitude for yourself and the body is a mosaic of photos submitted by her fans. ME: Well, we build them in. I am on a break you’ve got. Take care of that body. Embrace Windy called the talented activist right be- right now while I am talking to you. The family growing older. Look for miracles. Be ready to fore an upcoming stop in Chicago on her new understands. We all know that this is my life. give, but learn to say “no.” tour. When I am not there I am with my family. It’s And remember: “If you’re holding anyone Windy City Times: I just interviewed Ste- a balance. else accountable for your happiness, you’re phen Wallem, your new brother-in-law. WCT: What are the challenges of self-re- wasting your time.” Be fearless. Be compas- Melissa Etheridge: How about that? leasing an album for the first time? sionate. “Keep moving.” WCT: It was for a cabaret show in Chicago. ME: That is like jumping and believing that I’m always of the mind that an audiobook ME: I am so happy for him. the net will appear. That’s what that was. I AUDIOBOOK REVIEW is better when read by its author. In this WCT: You are coming back again to Chicago went through a big change last year, person- case, What I Know for Sure is a double de- now. ally and professionally. I really cleaned house What I Know light because, well, it’s Oprah. ME: Oh, come on—Chicago is my favorite. and brought in a whole bunch of new people for Sure Indeed, I couldn’t imagine anyone other WCT: You are here all the time. with new ideas and thoughts because the mu- than author Winfrey presenting this book— ME: I love Chicago because [the fans] keep sic business is completely different now. by Oprah Winfrey in part, because only Winfrey can relay the seeing me! Usually when I come around I have They really convinced me that as an estab- $24.99; Macmillan Audiobook excitement we know well from her TV shows; to wait a couple of years to get back into a city lished artist it could be a smart move for me, from Flatiron Books; and in part, because she adds so much emo- because there is a “I just saw her last year” and a lucrative move for me to get off a major four CDs/four hours tion to this audiobook. We feel the joy, the sort of thing, but Chicago always turns up so label and try it myself. Because my manage- by TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER heartbreak, and the fun about which she thank you, Chicago. ment used to run my label, Larry Mestel knows talks—but don’t think for a minute that this WCT: You have been in almost every venue. that. Instead of running a label that sells a re- Death and taxes. book is just fluffy. No, there’s solid advice You were at the Chicago Symphony last time. cord, he’s running a management firm that sells That’s what your father used to say were inside here, ideas that are useful for anyone, ME: Yeah, but this show is completely differ- me as the person. Instead of it being about the the only things in life that you could count and stories that are perfectly entertaining. ent than the symphony show. This show is the one product it is about me and how to build it on. Neither one was escapable; both were This is an easy audiobook to listen to be- new songs—almost all of the new songs from up. I’m just really loving it. consistent. cause it’s filled with positivity and, well, it’s the album, I think about nine new songs— WCT: The new video “Take My Number” You can also bet that night will follow day Oprah. And if you’re a fan, then What I Know then the hits. I am playing with Jerry “Wonda” seems very personal, with all of the movie and that there’s good in the world some- For Sure is one I think you’ll love to death. Duplessis, who I worked with on this album and clips in it. where. You know rules were meant to be Want more? Look for Words That Matter: A his band. He’s from the Fugees. There will be a ME: Yes, because “Take My Number” is remi- broken and hearts can mend. And after lis- Little Book of Life Lessons or O’s Big Book couple of back up singers. I am just thrilled to niscent and about my past. What would it be tening to Oprah Winfrey’s What I Know for of Happiness, both by the editors of O the come to Chicago. It is going to be a blast. like if I went home after the divorce and that Sure, you’ll learn a few other things that are Oprah Magazine. WCT: Is there a lot of acoustic playing? sort of thing. I was surrounded by the stuff in pretty reliable. ME: No; that was the solo tour that I was on. my office and in storage so we went through it Years ago, during an interview, the great This is the biggest band ever I have had out and put it all up all over the place. It was crazy. film critic Gene Siskel asked Oprah Winfrey Eileen Myles on the road. WCT: Is it easier to write songs when your what she knew for sure. Winfrey was “at a WCT: How do you decide on a set list for life is rocky or when things are smooth? complete loss for words…” at Poetry this? ME: You know, it is easy to write heartbreak “At the end of the day,” she says, “what ME: Usually, I have had bands around for songs when your heart is broken, yes, yet I exactly do I know for sure?” Foundation Nov. 2 years so we know a hundred songs and I can never go for the easy thing so I think writ- The answer was in 14 years’ worth of her The Poetry Foundation and the Chicago change it up. We will play the hits but I will ing songs that move people and hit a universal magazine columns—and in this book. Humanities Festival will feature a talk by change up every night what I do. Because of tone, whether its heartbreak or not, that is my When she had Tina Turner on her show, for lesbian New York poet Eileen Myles at the the new record this set list will remain pretty goal. I work towards that by writing songs that instance, Winfrey was nervous and self-con- foundation, 61 W. Superior St., on Sunday, much the same. It may vary a little so I don’t resonate universally, whether it is happy or sad scious about being Turner’s back-up danc- Nov. 2, at 2 p.m. crazy but it will be the new songs plus the hits. or whatever it is. er—until, “in an instant,” she realized the In this talk (“Poetry off the Shelf: Eileen WCT: Is there a song you are tired of play- WCT: What is your “A Little Bit of Me” joy of seizing the moment. Enjoy yourself, Myles”), she discusses Afterglow, her new ing? song referring to? she says, “because this moment is about to fantasy and dog memoir about her longtime ME: No; I love all of my songs especially ME: That is the social-consciousness side of be over.” companion, Rosie. when I have a new band. I am going to love me, the social and spiritual awareness within Or take the word “delicious.” Winfrey says The cost is $5-$12; call 312-494-9509 or singing “” again. It will me. It comes from yoga when at the end when it applies to experiences and to foods—and visit chicagohumanities.org. be all-new. you bow and say, “Namaste.” “Namaste” is San- WINDY CITY TIMES Oct. 29, 2014 33 BOOKS privileges?” Has Focus remained true to its WCT: So, why aren’t you pushing for that? founder’s views concerning “the militant ho- GS: If I were to call up NBC news and say, mosexual agenda” or has anything changed “I’ve got a hot story for you on no-fault di- since James Dobson stepped down? vorce.” They’d say, “Yeah, we’ll get back to Anti-gay group’s GS: Dobson retired from Focus. I’ve never you.” Gay marriage is the thing that’s taking heard that quote and I assume it was in the up all the oxygen. past. We have the same conviction, generally, WCT: Any thoughts on the Supreme Court’s Glenn Stanton talks about the topic: Homosexuality is outside a recent decision to reject appeals from five Biblical sexual ethic, just as lots of other het- states that sought to prohibit same-sex mar- erosexual things are. Our tone is much differ- riage? Isn’t gay marriage being legal every- bigotry, marriage ent. Jim Daly, our Focus president now, is a where inevitable? very different man. Dob being older, he looked GS: No. Nor am I freaked out, though a lot back at the way things used to be, wishing and of people on my side are. It’s inevitable if the By Angelique Smith bemoaning that they change. Jim doesn’t see Supreme Court makes it the law of the land ev- the past as all that great. He’s looking to cre- erywhere. But do you think North Dakota, Mis- Glenn Stanton is an outspoken figure in the ate a better future and how our work can help sissippi or Arkansas are going to have same- fight against marriage equality, from his work strengthen families. sex marriage anytime soon? Not likely. [Editor’s with right-wing organization Focus on the WCT: When discussing what it would take note: On Oct. 17, a federal judge has denied Family to his debates at colleges and churches for you personally to go to a gay wedding, Arkansas’ request to delay proceedings in a around the country. you said, “My main consideration would lawsuit challenging the state’s constitutional Windy City Times sat down with Stanton to rest upon what this person meant to me and ban on gay marriage.] We have people on our discuss his new book, Loving My (LGBT) Neigh- how I wanted to communicate my love for side who say this issue is over and to move bor: Being Friends in Grace & Truth. them. Add to this whether the wedding was on. And I say, just like abortion, this ignites Windy City Times: What inspired you to a secular affair or of a faith tradition out- people. It’s not like if the court next week said write this book? side Christianity that had no authority in my it’s law of the land, we’d say, “Okay, you guys Glenn Stanton: Debating this issue on secu- life.” Does that not sum up why Christians won, we’re going to go take up gardening.” It’s lar college campuses around the country, I don’t have the right to force anyone to fol- an issue and it’s going to remain an issue. started to develop friendships with the people low laws based on their beliefs? WCT: What’s next for you? that I would regularly debate. Moody [Bible GS: If marriage were a private institution GS: I want to write a response to Matthew Institute] called and said, “We’d love to do that would be another issue. But marriage is Vines’ book, God and the Gay Christian. But the a book that seeks to get this balance right.” a public institution. It’s why every society has big thing is, I’ll just keep being engaged in this What appealed to me was to get the Christian some laws, mores, values, traditions and cer- issue. I wrote this book to say, “I don’t want “grace/truth” thing right and not emphasize emonies for entering people into it. you to change your convictions and I don’t one over the other. WCT: But isn’t AshleyMadison.com a real expect you’ll change mine, but can’t we deal The truth thing is typically absolute con- threat to marriage? Or drive-through chapels with each other civilly?” And not just in some demnation; and then you have the grace thing in Vegas, or the show The Bachelor? kumbayah kind of way. Now we’re actually able of, “Can’t we just ignore our differences and GS: You’re right—but I’m still waiting for my to engage each other more substantively be- get along?” Well, that doesn’t allow us to be first invitation to come to a campus to debate cause there’s a value in understanding where who we are—we can disagree and we can be those things, or even no-fault divorce laws. the other is coming from. friends. In speaking to classes here, I got some of the same questions I usually do: “How do we Glenn Stanton. Publicity photo deal with this issue and these folks? Can I be has also been revealed. The soundtrack will nice to them?” And I’m like, “Of course!” Ba- ‘Over the Rainbow’ feature collaborations from artists includ- compelling social and civic reasons for mar- sic Christian teaching is “Love your neighbor.” ing Stromae featuring Pusha T, Q-Tip, Haim, riage to be defined as one way rather than the at Sidetrack Jesus gets a question from a guy who says, CHVRCHES, Tove Lo, Charli XCX featuring Si- other. “Who is my neighbor? Surely, you don’t mean Nov. 12 mon Le Bon, Raury, Grace Jones, Chemical those people!” And that’s exactly what Jesus WCT: You mention that the Bible says, The 4th Annual Over the Rainbow, a ben- Brothers featuring Miguel, a special Kanye means—yes, those people. “Each generation must be mindful of the efit to raise money and awareness for those West rework of Lorde’s single “Yellow Flicker WCT: You said you often get the question, particular age and setting it occupies on the who struggle with cancer in the LGBT com- Beat,” and an additional surprise track that “How could I oppose same-sex marriage and stage of history.” The Bible has been used to munity, will be held Nov. 12 at Sidetrack, will be revealed soon. civil unions—actively working against them justify many atrocious things, like slavery. 3349 N. Halsted, 7-10 p.m. in fact—and be meaningful friends with If Christians have had to evolve on those is- Performers appearing in Over the Rainbow those who are involved with and advocate sues, why is this any different? include Matt Alber, Amy Armstrong, Molly PETA ad exhibit for these practices?” You use examples like GS: That’s where a lot of folks come from— Callinan, Circuit Mom, Get On The Floor not agreeing with a friend who is having an that this is simply the next evolution. I would Dance Company, Sharriese Hamilton, Kelly thru Nov. 1 The Mars Gallery, 1139 W. Fulton Market affair, or even carnivores and vegetarians argue that slavery has always been a debat- Lauren, Mimi Marks and Chadwick Stadt. St., will offer an eyeful of Hollywood celeb- getting along. But, it would be a very dif- able thing in Christianity. The exclusion of the The night will also include a silent auc- rities in the buff—including Olivia Munn, ferent friendship if the vegetarian tries to races in Loving v. Virginia, that was motivated tion. The proceeds will benefit Gilda’s Club Pamela Anderson, Taraji P. Henson, Kim Bas- make meat illegal for the carnivore because not by Christianity but by particular types of Chicago, a support community for people liv- inger, Christina Applegate and Alicia Silver- he/she doesn’t want to eat it. Christians at a particular time. It’s never been ing with cancer along with their families and GS: I’m super-mindful that no comparisons a universal practice by Christians like, admit- friends. Since its beginning in 2011, Over stone—in the exhibit “Naked Ambition: 25 are similar. Some of my buddies will say, “Well, tedly, slavery has been. The Rainbow has raised more than $46,000 Years of PETA’s Sexy Celebrity Ads.” how can I be friends with Glenn? He is aligned WCT: If not a universal practice, it was still for charities such as the American Cancer PETA’s “Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur” with a movement that wants to do us harm.” the law of the land until 1967. Society, Howard Brown Health Center, Fred campaign began with The Go-Go’s in 1989, This issue is not as simple as, “Why are you GS: But it was wrong because it took mar- Says, The Night Ministry and Gilda’s Club and since then, it has featured such celeb- trying to keep us from something?” We’re not riage and had it serve a vile but different social Chicago. Over The Rainbow was created in rities as Christy Turlington, Wendy Williams the one who brought this topic up. It came to purpose than what marriage was supposed to memory of Gio Cosentino after he lost his and Melissa Etheridge. Others who have us, essentially, in the public square. do. It used marriage as a tool to keep the races battle to cancer in August of 2011. Although posed for various ads include Dave Navarro, WCT: The book’s message seems to be separate. the subject matter is very serious, “OTR” is a soccer superstar Tim Howard, TLC’s Chilli and that every human being is loved by God and WCT: It’s easy to view current LGBT equal- very upbeat celebration of his life. Maggie Q. should be treated as such, and that no sin ity opponents in the same way—using mar- Tickets may be purchased in advance on- The exhibit will run through Nov. 1. See is greater than another. How is that in line riage as a tool to justify bigotry. line for $20 or $25 at the door. Admission PETA.org and MarsGallery.com. with not treating a certain segment of the GS: None of this issue makes me as angry as will include one drink ticket and a chance to population as equal? people thinking that. I understand where that win two round-trip tickets from Southwest GS: I would say that we do, absolutely and argument comes from, but you mean to tell Airlines. unequivocally do, just not in every way. me people think that the historical and cul- For info, email Jimmy@overtherain- WCT: Then, no. tural continuity of marriage as a relationship bow773.com or visit www.facebook.com/ GS: In an interview earlier today, they asked, between a man and a woman and our present OverTheRainbow773. “Do you support gay rights?” Unequivocally defense of it has all been motivated by a desire “no,” because I wouldn’t support Black rights, to keep the gays out? Asian rights, country people rights. And when WCT: Whether it’s due to hatred, fear or a ‘Mockingjay’ we say that certain groups have particular perceived “ick” factor, yes. rights because of this unique thing, then that GS: You know what? Absolutely, for some. soundtrack features becomes exceptionalism. I think the best place That’s kind of similar to the other side say- ing, “Well, anybody who disagrees with me is Lorde, Grace Jones to operate from is human rights. The the soundtrack to The Hunger Games: a bigot.” Anything in extremes is just insane. WCT: Is marriage a human right? Mockingjay-Part 1 (Republic Records) will be WCT: You are currently the director of GS: No. available in stores and on all online partners Family Formation Studies for Focus on the WCT: Why not? beginning Nov. 17. It is all currently avail- Family. Its founder has said, “Communities GS: Because society needs marriage anthro- able for digital pre-order. do not let prostitutes, pedophiles, voyeurs, pologically. Anthropologists can’t find a culture The full track listing and cover artwork for adulterers and those who sexually prefer where marriage doesn’t exist and we can’t find the soundtrack curated by 17-year-old Lorde Wendy Williams PETA ad. a time in history when it started. There are animals to publicly celebrate their life- style, so why should homosexuals get such 34 Oct. 29, 2014 WINDY CITY TIMES this event.” The Dragons also are looking to step onto the international rugby stage as the team this summer officially bid to host the 2016 Bing- Chicago Dragons: ham Cup, the prestigious, biennial event held in honor of Mark Bingham, a gay rugby player Staying busy—and winning and one of the heroes of 9/11. “We want anyone who has the drive and the passion to play the greatest sport in the world to have a chance to compete,” Klein said. “The Chicago Bingham Committee has paid atten- tion to our friends around the world and sharp- ened [our] pencils to deliver a schedule, bud- get, and cost structure that is affordable and equitable for the 2016 Bingham Cup. “The Chicago Dragons and IGRAB clubs around the globe are leaders in our local com- munities, exemplifying the notion that regard- less of background, anyone can play rugby. We want Chicago’s next generation to hear that The Chicago Dragons. Photo courtesy of the Dragons message loud and clear. “The Committee has worked incredibly hard to make sure the Chicago Bingham Cup 2016 By Ross Forman back with a vengeance. Hell hath no fury like a rough guys who like to hurt each other which will be an unforgettable experience. The social second-place scorned.” is far from the case, especially for the Dragons. [events] alone will be fantastic. We [will] have It’s a busy time—on and off the pitch—for the Other leading candidates for the crown are I wanted to show in this video that we’re just our opening ceremony at Navy Pier and [the] Chicago Dragons, the predominantly gay rugby Michael J. Turkal (JonBénet Rimsey) and An- a bunch of goofy guys who like to have fun closing ceremony at the House of Blues.” club. thony Ryan (Areola Venti). and care about our team and our fans. It’s defi- Plus, Chicago will introduce women’s match- Let’s start with what’s happening on it. The “Michael is bringing incredible energy to nitely a silly video, but it has a lot of heart, es for the first time in the Bingham Cup, Klein Dragons, on Oct. 25, defeated the host Chicago Ruck & Maul,” Klein said. “He’s one of our nicer just like the Dragons.” confirmed. Riot 15-12 at Smith Park for the team’s second contestants this year, [but] don’t let that in- The Dragons also are excitement-filled for the “With women’s teams from the Chicago re- CARFU win and pushing its season record to nocence fool you—JonBénet is like a cat; he upcoming international rugby match, featuring gion committing to supporting a tournament 2-2 with one match to go: Nov. 15 against the will strike when you least expect it. the renowned New Zealand All Blacks Nov. 1 structure, the committee has guaranteed a South Side Irish. “Anthony is bringing fierce attitude for the in Chicago. The USA Eagles’ match against the venue for women’s teams associated with The Chicago Area Rugby Football Union (CAR- competition. He’ll be throwing shade left and top-ranked All Blacks sold out the 61,500-seat IGRAB clubs to compete,” he said. “We hope FU) is the Local Area Union (LAU) for rugby right, has been practicing for months and spent stadium, according to a Washington Post item. over the next two years more IGRAB clubs will union teams in the Chicago metro area. CARFU his entire life savings just for this one night. The Dragons are holding a tailgate party for develop women’s sides, so that the inaugural is part of the Midwest Rugby Football Union Ms. Venti is determined to win at any cost. He the event—in the south lot, just south of the women’s tournament has a competitive and fun (MRFU), which is also the multi-state govern- won’t let anyone get in his way.” field near 18th Street. attendance from around the world.” ing body. All local and territorial unions are The Dragons released a promotional video, “The Dragons were one of the first groups of The host city for the 2016 event is an- part of USA Rugby. “Ms. Ruck & Maul 2014 Rehearsal” in hopes of people to buy tickets when it was announced nounced Nov. 10. “The Dragons have never been in a better showcasing “how funny and entertaining” the that the All Blacks were coming to Chicago,” To see the Dragons’ promotional video for state than we are now,” said Robert Klein, 24, team can be, Klein said. Klein said. “All over the country, ruggers are the 2014 Ms. Ruck & Maul, go to https://www. who has played for the team for almost two “I wanted it to be a comedic, upbeat video,” coming in to witness this momentous event. youtube.com/watch?v=eEwvhrOZwnE&feature= years and joined its board of directors as com- he said. “As with any high intensity sport, such We’re incredibly honored that USA Rugby and youtu.be. munications officer last November. “Our num- as rugby, there can be a stigma that we’re just New Zealand All Blacks chose Chicago to host bers have increased dramatically. Each season we grow. We now have over 40 active players best start since being 12-1 in 2007. While was one of the guests at the Monday, Oct. 27, and social members. This is a team that ac- Event with New releasing Sam, the Cowboys added linebacker edition of The Dinner Party, hosted by Elysa- cepts anyone regardless of orientation or expe- Zealand rugby Troy Davis of Central Florida and defensive beth Alfano at City Winery Chicago. rience level.” tackle Ken Bishop of to their The Dragons are the only gay-inclusive rugby team Oct. 31 practice squad, ABC News noted. team in Chicago. The team just celebrated its In advance of its match against a U.S. team, OUT! Bowling in 10th anniversary. the public is invited to a free event featuring “We’ve come a long way, to say the least, and the rugby team the New Zealand All Blacks. Grisafe inducted Naperville runs it shows,” Klein said. “It’s almost like an under- The event will be Friday, Oct. 31, at Howells & into school’s through Dec. 18 dog story. We won our very first CARFU match Hood, 435 N. Michigan Ave., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Organizer Nathaniel Miracle has put to- against the Chicago Blaze this season, [which] Attendees will enjoy New Zealand-inspired hall of fame gether an LGBTQ bowling league at Naperville was an incredible accomplishment.” food and drink, learn the “haka” (ancestral Chicagoan Sami Grisafe was inducted into Brunswick Zone XL, 1515 Aurora Ave., every Off the field, the Dragons will hold their an- war cry/dance) and cheer on the players in a the Redlands High School Athletic Hall of Thursday night from 8 p.m. to midnight. nual Ms. Ruck & Maul drag singing fundraiser friendly competition. Fame in Redlands, California, on Oct. 2. League bowlers began Sept. 25, and will on Nov. 8 at Sidetrack. It is one of the team’s Air New Zealand, the official airline of the Grisafe will go down in history as the first bowl every Thursday through Dec. 18 (except biggest events of the year, featuring ruggers All Blacks, is flying one of its planes to Chi- female in the state of California to play the on Thanksgiving). (gay and straight) glamming for bragging cago one time only to deliver the rugby team quarterback position in a varsity Division I Also on Dec. 18, a charity fundraiser will be rights, awareness and more. for a historic match against the USA Men’s football game and the first female to throw held for the AIDS Foundation of Chicago. “This year, we’re definitely pulling out all the Eagles at Soldier Field. a touchdown pass in a world championship Anyone can bowl for an $8 entrance fee. stops,” for the event, Klein said. “Every Dragon The team will play at Chicago’s Soldier Field tournament. She also is a world champion For more information, email outbowling- will be there, and not just current members. on Saturday, Nov. 1, at 3 p.m. See www.tick- player for the Chicago Force women’s pro [email protected]. Numerous alumni players will be coming into etmaster.com. tackle football team. town to attend the event. Besides the actual Grisafe, who is also a professional singer, competition, we plan on having other members School sued in of our team participate by performing shows Michael Sam and skits in between performances. The Sisters bullying case of Perpetual Indulgence are performing as well waived from After a high school ignored a student’s com- as judging the competition. We have comedi- plaints of bullying and its football coach told Cowboys squad him to “toughen up,” the school showed a ans, burlesque dancers, merchandise for sale The NFL team the Dallas Cowboys announced movie featuring pictures of teenagers who and more. that rookie defensive end Michael Sam has had committed suicide—and the boy killed “It’s not just a drag show; it’s a variety show. been waived from the practice squad, NFL. himself the next day, his father claims in Our team has the capability to do more things com reported. He joined the team Sept. 3 af- court, according to Courthouse News Service. to entertain everyone. Ruck & Maul isn’t just a ter the St. Louis Rams cut him. East St. Louis, Illinois, father Bradley Lew- fundraiser; it’s also a way of saying thank-you Sam was drafted by the Rams in the sev- is claims his son, Jordan, was called “gay, to our fans and supporters.” enth round of the 2014 NFL Draft, making the homo, queer, and faggot” on a regular ba- Klein, who was born and raised in Oak Park former University of Missouri athlete the first and is a concierge for Concierge Unlimited In- sis, and had his head slammed into lockers openly gay player to reach the league. by members of the Carterville football team. ternational, is one of the favorites to claim The Cowboys seemed like a good landing Bradley is suing the Carterville Community the prestigious Ms. Ruck & Maul crown—as his spot for him because of defensive coordinator Unit School District No. 5, 3Screens.com and alter ego Morrigan Lust, that is. “Well not to Rod Marinelli’s history of coaching up pass Erik Rebstock, whose gun Jordan used to sound full of myself, but I was runner-up at Sami Grisafe with her parents at the rushers and Dallas’ need for defensive talent. shoot himself. last year’s competition and to this day, people As of Oct. 27, the Cowboys were 6-1, their induction ceremony. still say I was robbed of the title. 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Our Stories First hand stories from LGBTQ Storytelling Cassandra Avenatti at Sidetrack Joel Barrett BILLY MASTERS tuesday, Nov. 4 C.C. Carter Art Johnston Doors 6pm • Stories 7pm Derek Hough revealed that he actually once no cover Jackie Kaplan-Perkins had a gun held to his head. Last weekend at Benny Torres Sheryl the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network Lee Ralph (GLSEN) gala, the hoofer was honored with did it the Respect Award and revealed a connection again with to the organization. And he shared a painful “Divas childhood secret: “For those of you who don’t Simply know, I was actually bullied as a young boy on Singing,” one occasion.” I can feel you on the edge of Billy says. your seats—at least, I hope that’s what I’m PR photo feeling. “They would tie my ankles up with a very rough rope and hang me in a tree upside Come sample down, spit on me and call me names, even hold more than a gun to my head. ... Dance became my GLSEN. 100 wines It became my safe place.” So, there you have from around it—if you don’t have a GLSEN chapter nearby, the world. you might want to consider doing the cha-cha- cha. Of course, that may be what led to the “As a joke at the end of one take, Burt leans bullying. over and kisses you square on the mouth. The In one of the more surprising stories of the crew thinks this is very funny, but makes you week, auteur Bryan Singer has announced that Holiday season uncomfortable. Uncomfortable and, it will ulti- he’s gonna be a daddy. If one believes all those mately turn out, gay. Burt Reynolds’ kiss makes rumors, this would not be the first child he’s you gay.”—Neil Patrick Harris talks about ap- had. But in this case, we’re talking about him pearing with Burt Reynolds in B.L. Stryker. actually fathering a child. The mother will WINETASTINGPARTY If there’s one thing Burt’s known for, it’s his be his best friend, Michelle Clunie, who you TH sense of humor—he’s been pulling that same might remember from Queer As Folk. This news WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5 joke on guys for decades! doesn’t come completely out of left field (that, V I P R E C E P T I O N 5 : 3 0 - 6 : 3 0 P M It’s time to come clean. Many of you have Bryan, is a baseball reference—just in case you G E N E R A L A D M I S S I O N 6 : 3 0 - 9 P M been asking why I’ve spent more time than have a boy). Earlier this year, Singer told Out YOUR CONTRIBUTION SUPPORTS usual in Boston over the past year. I’ve had magazine, “I’m quite bisexual. In the last five what turned out to be a series of surgeries years, I’ve had two girlfriends—one for two on my shoulder. Since the bulk of my loved years, one for eight months.” ones are in Boston (to say nothing of some Lance Bass and fiancé Michael Turchin have of the best hospitals), it made sense to have set a date for their nuptials: Dec. 20. The cer- the surgery done there. The biggest downside emony will be filmed by E! for a special to air is that I’ve spent an endless amount of time sometime around Valentine’s Day. While Bass’ 3349 North Halsted in a sling—which reminds me of a weekend I ‘NSYNC bandmates will be invited, there are no SidetrackChicago.com once spent with Michael Brandon, but that’s plans for the group to perform. “I think it’s a another story. little cheesy if I sing at all at my wedding,” No convalescence could keep me from return- said Bass. ing to Hollywood for “Divas Simply Singing.” What Lance didn’t consider cheesy was post- This was the 24th consecutive year that the ing a nude video of his betrothed. Well, if an divine Sheryl Lee Ralph has helmed this AIDS underwear model was my fiancé, I’d insist he benefit and, rumor has it, next year will be was naked at all times. The video shows Lance the last. From her opening Caribbean-inspired chasing Turchin into the bathroom, where the production number through her plethora of bare-assed beau is attempting to get into the scene-stealing gowns, Miss Ralph knows how shower. Where he’s running naked from we’ll to deliver a show that never falters. Due to leave to your imagination when you watch the my injury, I was unable to accompany Jenifer vid on BillyMasters.com. Lewis on the piano. But I was thrilled to watch There’s very little left to your imagination my play mama take ahold of the audience with when it comes to the subject of our “Ask Billy” a heartfelt “Here’s To Life.” question. Darren in Miami writes: “Everyone I must add that there was one hysterical mo- talks about the hot gay law student on How To ment when Jenifer went out to help Sheryl with Get Away With Murder. But who was the guy he her mike. Sheryl thanked her, telling the audi- hooked up with who was working for Elizabeth ence that Jenifer was always there for her. She Perkins? He was amazing!” then added that if she needed a kidney, she That would be Niko Pepaj, who happens to was sure that Jenifer would “think about it.” be Albanian—like your humble scribe (except Lewis’ reaction was priceless ... and you can he was born there 23 years ago). You might see it only on BillyMasters.com. Loretta Devine have previously seen him in MTV’s Awkward or delivered a hysterical gender-bending take on Bunheads or My Super Psycho Sweet 16: Part 2. “You’ve Changed.” From divas like Michelle I must admit, I never saw any of these. But I “Destiny’s Child” Williams to the stars of the certainly didn’t miss his copy-room romp with off-Broadway show Sylvester—a Mighty Real legal eagle Jack Falahey. Niko also has quite an Musical (which, coincidentally, was produced extensive body of work ... as a model. And his by Sheryl and the Diva Foundation), the capac- body has been documented from a variety of ity crowd ate it up. Bravo to everyone—and intriguing angles. One very revealing photo was especially Sheryl, who is even more beautiful accompanied by an apt quote: “I’m very proud inside than she is on the outside. of my butt! I work hard on my lower body.” Another star’s outsides got quite a bit of press You can appreciate all the work he put into his this week. Renee Zellweger caused tongues to body if you check out BillyMasters.com. wag when she turned up at the Elle Women in When we’re featuring a pair of bare asses, Hollywood party looking like a younger version that’s definitely the end of yet another column. of, well, not Renee Zellweger. She looked like But don’t you worry—you’re getting more than a completely different person. I’m not saying that on www.BillyMasters.com—no ifs, ands or that’s a bad thing. Personally, I’ve never cared butts! I may be slightly incapacitated, but I’m photo by Anthony Meade one way or the other about Zellweger or her still here to deliver whatever you need. So send previously scrunched-up face. But I do find it your questions off to [email protected] somewhat disingenuous to show up on a red and I promise to get back to you before Re- FILL YOUR SKULL WITH SOUNDS BY DJ MOOSE carpet, have your photo taken by media out- nee reveals she was just trying out a Halloween HOSTED BY 40TH BIRTHDAY BOY KIRK WILLIAMSON lets around the world and then take issue with costume. Until next time, remember, one man’s $6 JOSE CUERVO MARGARITAS/$4 FIREBALL SHOTS criticism about your appearance, unless some- filth is another man’s bible. one held a gun to her head—which, of course, 4923 N. CLARK ST. A CHICAGO A IL A THESOFOTAP.COM is a distinct possibility. 38 Oct. 29, 2014 WINDY CITY TIMES

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