VOLUME ONE, NO. 9—July 8,1988—August 11, 1988 FREE

Give the People Light and they willfi nd their own way. V The Wisconsin Light Stockholm Conference Shows JACKSON Progress Towards AIDS Cure VOLUNTEERS DEMAND By Cindy Patton GLPA News Service OUSTER OF POLLY WILLIAMS Stockholm- Over 8,000 people from 140 symptoms which earlier reports suggested countries gathered with the 4th Interna- might appear before the symptoms class- By Emma Miller tional AIDS Conference held here from ically associated with AIDS and ARC. By a vote of nine to seven, Gays and June 15-18. About 3,000 papers were There has been great controversy and Lesbians were excluded from the Wiscon- presented in workshops and in poster concern about the possible emergence of sin delegation to the Democratic National sessions. cognitive problems before the appearance Convention in Atlanta. Ignoring the pleas There was nothing approaching a break- of other symptoms," said Ola A. Seines, of of Labor for Jackson organizer Bruce through in treatment, although data from the U.S., who presented the collaborative Colburn and several other Jackson dele- dozens of trials were presented, showing work conducted with 1,543 HIV antibody gates chosen at Congressional Caucuses, some promise in some patients. positive but asymptomatic gay and bi- the sixteen Jackson delegates meeting at "The story this year is that we've added sexual men. the State Democratic Convention in La many new small pieces of data," said "Our study, which draws on the largest Crosse completed the selection of the James Curran from the United States sample to date, shows no statistically Jackson slate by choosing Richard Condon Centers for Disease Control (CDC). significant difference between these men a Waukesha attorney over Bill Meunier the "Scientists are making much progress in and the controls over a two-year period. organizer of Wisconsin Gays and Lesbians very small increments." We didn't even find a trend in the direction for Jackson. In so doing they may have cut Rev. Jesse Jackson Further developments in describing of early development of cognitive prob- the lavender stripe from Jackson's Wiscon- except for what the Gay community did for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) lems," said Seines. sin Rainbow. Jackson." Nancy Skanden of Sturgeon Bay over the past year have shown that the There is also an emerging consensus Meunier had organized Gays and Les- also pleaded the Gay case pointing out that virus may react differently in different that there is no relationship between bians around the state into a political in many places around the state Gays and types of cells, especially in macrophages, knowledge of HIV antibody status and network that allowed the Jackson cam- Lesbians were the campaign. But Williams where the virus can apparently lie unde- subsequent behavior change, although paign to reach outside of Milwaukee and insisted that not every one could be tected in protective sacs. This means that many policy makers in a session on "AIDS Madison and a few other bases of support satisfied and prevailed. Many observers combinations of several drugs in lower and Society" continued to propose testing making it a truly statewide effort. The Gay felt that if Meunier had been straight he doses may be necessary to fully block virus programs as essential parts of the educa- and Lesbian network was so successful that would have won easily. duplication, according to Bo O'Berg of the tion process. even CBS News did a story on it, and it was Those Jackson delegates who are known Swedish Karolinski Institute, which colla- Jonathan Mann, head of the World cited by the Jackson staff as a good to have supported us included Bruce borates with the National Cancer Institute Health Organization (WHO) AIDS Project, example of what Gays and Lesbians could Colburn, Labor for Jackson chair, Linero, in the U.S. urged governments to focus on anti- do for his campaign. Condon was not Clarenbach, Skanden, and Banks. Dele- Perhaps the most optimistic report was a discrimination laws and education about involved in the Jackson campaign. He was gates who are believed to have opposed us include Williams. Felmers Chaney, Presi- large-cohort study of possible neurological TURN TO STOCKHOLM, PAGE 2 the Wisconsin chairman of the Gephardt for President campaign. Condon was dent of the Milwaukee Chapter of the promised consideration for a delegate spot NAACP, an organization that is supposed Colorful Alan Eisenberg Running if he endorsed Jackson, which he did after to be working for equality, and John and his candidate had dropped out of the race, Irma Becker, Cudahy. John Becker is an for Milwaukee County Clerk about a week prior to the Wisconsin officer with Local P-40, the union that is It would not be too much at all to say that primary. striking the Patrick Cudahy plant. Alan Eisenberg is one of the best known Informed sources say that at a secret The National Jackson Staff has offered to lawyers in Wisconsin. In fact, one person meeting held in Madison on Friday June pay Meunier's expenses so that he (along called him "The Perry Mason of the 3rd, Steve Cobble, Jackson's National with 3 others from Wisconsin Light) can Badger State." He has been called Delegate Selection Co-ordinator, Co-Chairs represent Wisconsin's Gay and Lesbian "colorful" and "controversial" and a of the Wisconsin Jackson campaign, State community at the convention and has "fighter for the underdog." As one lawyer Representatives Polly Williams and David offered to provide Jesse for a Gay Rights told Light, "Nearly everybody in the legal Clarenbach, and Williams' legislative Rally to be held in Wisconsin. Meunier and community knows he will go to all lengths aide, Larry Harwell met and agreed to other major figures on the Gay Jackson for his clients" and these clients include promote a recommended slate to fill the network, are satisfied that, while the poor Blacks, other minorities, and Gays eight at-large delegate positions. They national campaign can not divorce itself and Lesbians. included Condon on the slate because of completely from its responsibility for what Eisenberg is all that and he is a young the promise he was made. happened, it is upset with the lack of Gay man in his 40's, of the Norquist-Schulz The recommended slate was supposed to delegates and is trying to make amends. type. And he is running, running hard as have included Kathleen Nichols a Madison Meunier hopes that Wisconsin's acti- in the ninth candidate for the office of Lesbian. Williams, however, call Genette vists will understand that this situation Attorney Alan Eisenberg efforts. "Every- Milwaukee County clerk, a post now held Banks, the Second Congressional District no way reflects upon their as what each involves. one knows that we were the campaign in by Thomas E. Zablocki. Zablocki has been chairperson for Jackson and urged her to He is quite correct when he says that over half the state, and won quite a few of in his present position since 1969. replace Nichols with her own choice. Banks "County Government cannot exist for a Jesse's delegates. Wisconsin's politicians To spend a couple of hours with who Meunier called "an honest, well- day without this office (County Clerk) know that they ignore us at their peril..." Eisenberg leaves one drained. The man is meaning person who had no idea that functioning properly." Meunier also hopes that because of the a vertiable dynamo, a whirlwind of Nichols was the only member of our His background is impressive. He work- efforts of Jackson's national staff Wiscon- energy, entering the room in a gust. Office community on the slate," agreed to do so ed his way through college. Atone time or sin's Gay and Lesbian will be willing to staffers hurry in and out. There are papers since Nichols did not work in the campaign, another he was a singer, a factory, worker, continue to support Jackson. Although he to sign. The work must go on. TV and radio and replaced her with Frances Cooper. a landscaper, a stand-up comic, actor or concedes that it is not likely that Gay or stations call for comments on recent U.S. At the convention in La Crosse, when salesman "and every kind of restaurant Lesbian support for Jackson will equal the Supreme Court decisions and Eisenberg Banks realized that there were no Gay or work you can think of." He has been a level it achieved in 1988. knows them by heart. From his conversa- Lesbian delegates, she attempted to re- successful journalist and columnist, hosted There is a feeling held by many that it tion you know that on the other end of the move Cooper in favor of Nichols. Rep. his own radio talk shows and attended may be impossible to rally the community line are familiar names, names you hear Williams refused to allow Nichols to be put Marquette Law School earning a Doctor of for Jesse again given what happened. One everyday. Then someone brings in a little back on the state, even though Banks Jurisprudence. Since 1966 he has been the Milwaukee activist said, "I know a lot of kitten. Eisenberg, a cat fancier, pets and assured her that Cooper would not object to head of a major Wisconsin law firm and in people who voted for Jesse because it cuddles it — and all the while, never once being dropped. 1986 was cited as one of America's best appeared as though we were being losses track of the interviewers before him Meunier and others had objected to lawyers. His current avocation is race car accepted by the Rainbow Coalition, and or the subject that interests them, his Nichols being included if there was to be driving. He drives a Z-28 Camero at the JACKSON, PAGE 4 candidacy for the office of County Clerk. only one slot for the Gay community, since TURN TO TURN TO EISENBERG, PAGE 8 Do either of the reporters before him she was not involved in the Lesbian and know what the County Clerk does? Both Gay campaign for Jackson, and because stumble and admit they do not. Moody Drops From several Milwaukee activists felt her actions Inside: The County Clerk is one of six County as Chair of Governor Earl's Council on Editorial Page 3 Constitutional Offices. The others include U.S. Senate Race Lesbian and Gay issues were objection- Karen Lamb Page 4 Attorney and Congressman Jim Moody has dropped able, and because the Gay Network for Clerk of Courts, District Politically Speaking Page 5 Sheriff. out of the Wisconsin U.S. Senate race to Jackson was promised that it would be able The Clerk (Eisenberg calls the word "an run for re-election as Wisconsin's Fifth to choose the delegate that would repre- A Boy of Summer Page 6 antediluvian misnomer") is the chief legal District Congressional Representative. sent it. The major problem with Nichols Our History Page 7 network. record custodian and manager for County After giving his word to candidates for was that she didn't work with the Medically Speaking . Page 8 government. The purpose of the job is to his old seat that he wouldn't "under any As one Madison Gay man put it "It's just monitor and record law making proceed- circumstances," run for re-election, like Kathleen to let others do the work and World Views & Opinions Page 9 ings of County Government and all govern- Moody changed his mind. then take the credit." Sports Page 10 mental business with the county. Last year Moody was trailing badly in the contest Realizing that Nichols may be the only Religious Outlook Page 11 she alone the Clerk's office received and for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination hope for a delegate Meunier urged that Sisternews and Views Page 12 processed millions of dollars in bids. In and saw his fortunes take a turn for the be kept on the slate despite his anger with addition and perhaps more familiarly, the worse when businessman Herb Kohl her. Banks herself nominated Nichols at Lively Arts Page 13 Clerk issues marriage licenses as well as entered the race with a big media blitz. the delegate meeting, but she lost by a Music Page 14 those for everything from hunting to With the exception of Charlie Dee all of wide margin. Travel Page 15 are hayride licenses. In fact, the Clerk has 30 the candidates for Moody's seat Meunier was nominated by Karen Linero Books Page 16 separate and distinct duties or functions as remaining in the race, and Gay and of La Crosse, who told the delegates that mandated by Wisconsin law — and Lesbian support for those candidates "There was nothing going on in La Crosse Classifieds Page 17 Eisenberg knows every single one as well appears to be unshaken. July 8, 1988—August 11, 1988—WISCONSIN LIGHT-2 University of Arkansas Prohibited Perception Rather Than Reality From Denying Funds to Gay Groups Lead Men to Practice Safer Sex improvement," said Hasse Ytteberg, pres- The American Civil Liberties Union group "when they came in." Continued from Page 1 ident of RFSL, the Swedish National Gay (ACLU) Lesbian and Gay Rights Project The earlier history of the groups's and Lesbian Federal, which Ytteberg announced a ruling today by the U.S. Court request for funds revealed similar bias. In discussion in the student senate charges, was directly excluded from any of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit that the 1982-83, behavior, rather than taking the route of focused openly on not wanting to use involvement in conference planning des- University of Arkansas cannot discriminate had mass testing. to support a homosexual rights pite the group's leadership on AIDS issues aginst its Gay student organization in money "The first objective — preventing HIV About the same time, a member of in Sweden. awarding student activities funds. group. transmission — is achievable precisely Arkansas legislature had introduced "But it does nothing to break down the "This was a classic case of suppression the because HIV is transmitted through sped- said two resolutions, one urging the University barriers between hard science and the of speech because of viewpoint," fic individual behaviors and through read- Hunter, who not to assist "in any manner the Gay social issues, so we will continue to see Project Director Nan D. ily identifiable practices in the health in the community on campus," and one urging badly designed science and homophobic argued the case for the students system," Mann said. "For this reason, the "Lesbian and Gay University officials to take measures "to attitudes," said Ytteberg. Court of Appeals. proper focus of prevention is behavior, not infringement stem the tide of homosexuality on the Frustration over continued lack of inclu- students were singled out for infection status." activities because of the campuses of our colleges and universi- sion of community groups in the confer- of expressive The largest study of testing and behavior ties." ence planning and content prompted Gay content of their speech." was conducted by the US Multi-Area important extension The Arkansas campus became a focal and Lesbian activists — many of whom had "This decision is an Cohort Studies (MAC) project of the CRC government cannot censor point for tension on this issue. During the attended a pre-conference on "Homosex- of the rule that and cooperating cities. These studies, denial of funding," she 1984-85 school year, the head of the Gay ual Identity During, Before, and After speech by selective following men over three years, show no case marks the first time that a student group received death threats, and HIV" — to organize demands for inclusion said. The predictable relationship between HIV anti- has been ordered to other group members were repeatedly in future WHO conferences. The ad hoc public university body status knowledge (either positive or activities funds, in addition harassed. When the school's Human group of Lesbians and Gays from eight extend student negative) and behavior, emotional stress, recognition, on a non-discrimina- Relations Committee proposed a campus countries organized a candlelight march, to official or psychological state, said US researcher to a campus Gay rights group. program on racism, stereotyping and but conference officials refused to allow tory basis David G. Ostrow. out of a request by the prejudice which contained a three minute flyers announcing the march to be dis- The case grew In another study of behavior change, the Gay rights group for $165 to segment on Gay/Lesbian students. Ac- tributed from any official conference University's most significant correlation with making workshops on prejudice and to cording to the evidence in the case, the tables, Ytteberg said. About 400 people present two appropriate safer sex changes came with a award-winning documentary film, chancellor refused to proceed with the attended the march, which is an unusual show an "belief that the people around you are "Before Stonewall," about the history and program and declared that "no state event in this social democratic country. changing." Reported by Kevin O'Reilly of development of the Gay rights movement money" would go to the workshop if "one At a press conference announcing the the CDC Community Demonstration Pro- in the United States. The request was word" on Gays and Lesbians was included demand for inclusion, Benjamin Schatz, jects, the prospective study compares voted down by the student senate, and the in the program. director of the AIDS Civil Rights Project of reported changes in about a half dozen University administration refused to over- "Forcing universities to accord equal the National Gay Rights Advocates US cities employing different educational turn that decision. treatment to Lesbian and Gay students has (NGRA) in San Francisco said: strategies. The Court of Appeals found that the an important impact on the educational "We are not merely vectors of trans- "We found that perception of the evidence in the case "leaves no reasonable environment," said Hunter. "It conveys to mission or points on a graph. We have community's attitude and a belief that men doubt that funds were denied because of all students — Gay and straight — the been in the forefront of the fight against in your community can and are making disagreement with GLSA's speech." The importance of diversity and equality before AIDS and have much expertise to offer." changes were the strongest factors in judges noted that the Gay students' group the law." Schatz also showed a note that had been individual men's changing," O'Reilly said. met all of the objective criteria for funding scribbled onto an official poster report "Programs aimed at individual beliefs are and was the only group which met the Ohio Gay for Congress about education in the Australian Gay not as effective as programs aimed at criteria but did not receive funds. More- Mike Gelpi is running for Congress from communities, which read, "fuck you community beliefs and norms." over, some groups which did not meet all Ohio's 12th Congressional district in the faggots." James D'Eramo presented for the first the criteria were funded, and there was city of Columbus. Schatz and others also decried the lack of time the now-two-year-old study of tech- still money left over in the budget. What makes this so special is that he is inclusion of people with AIDS (PWAs) or niques for reinforcing safer sex practices, "Government may not discriminate running as an openly Gay man. According HIV infection for any official capacity in conducted in New York City. The so-called against people because it dislikes their to a press release Gelpi is "the first in any the conference planning or program. "800 Men Study" found that while fear ideas," wrote the Court, "not even when Midwestern state who is campaigning" Fausto Iochelli of the Vancouver PWA and anxiety about AIDS may prompt gay the ideas include advocating that certain unafraid of making his sexual orientation Society said, "The conference must in- men to reduce unsafe practices, it did not conduct now criminal be legalized." known to the public." clude information about the full experience promote long-term shifts toward satisfying The student senate discussion of the Gelpi, running as an Independent, faces of AIDS. All we hear is doom. We demand new safer practices. funding request, in the fall of 1985, "nn`an extremely conservative" incumbent, run rormai ana proressionai inclusion or two things — elimina- revealed extraordinary prejudice and ig- Republican John Kasich and Democrat "We measured people with AIDS and HIV infection at all -risk behavior and beginning norance about homosexuality. Some stu- Mark Brown who is an outspoken support- tion of high future conferences." D'Eramo said. "We dents said that giving money to the Gay er of Lyndon LaRouche. The Democratic low-risk behavior," Organizers of the 5th International AIDS -1 • -1 • tear to oe group would be "against God." Many Party of Franklin County in which the 12th um not consider cenoacy due to Conference in Montreal have already we learned was argued that such funding would support district is located is endorsing Gelpi. durable change. The lesson promised a different and more inclusive just take high-risk behaviors homosexuality, which students believed to "Some people say that I can't win this that you can't conference format for the 1989 conference, back." be "illegal" because of Arkansas's law campaign because of my sexual orienta- away, you have to put something and have involved representatives for the the behavior and atti- prohibiting acts of sodomy." When a tion," said Gelpi, an Army vet. "I say that After comparing local Gay and AIDS organizations. lectures, representative of the Gay group spoke, my status as a Gay person doesn't have tudes of men who experienced The International Working Group on discussion, and a senate members expressed surprise at how anything to do with this campaign." pamphlets, small-group Women and AIDS, (IWGWA) meeting also and the "normal" she looked. The chair of the Gelpi spoke at the Columbus Gay Pride sexually explicit film booklets, issued for the second year similar demands saw the explicit finance committee testified that sentiment March in June and continues to refuse to project found that men who for inclusion in future conferences, and to in the senate was "totally against" the Gay hide the fact that he is Gay. material showed the highest adherence criticized continued designation of "pro- sex and favorable attitudes toward safer stitutes" as a risk category. techniques. "It is specific drug and sexual practices In response to criticism of programming which allow HIV transmissibility, not the in the past four years, the Stockholm exchange of money for sex," said Boston- Conference included daily 112/ hour ses- based women's health education and sions on political, social and psycho- physician's assistant P. Clay Stevens, who issues, like the role of media, logical chaired this year's IWGWA sessions. importance of community organizations, and issues in Gay identity during and after (Commissioned by the Gay and Lesbian the AIDS crisis. Press Association through a funding grant "The inclusion of these programs is an from the Media Fund for Human Rights.) THE WISCONSIN LIGHT Note from the Editor's Desk ANTE They tell me — all those who have been number of Gay/Lesbian demonstrations Is Looking for Several People to to others of its kind — that it is a veritable and parades being held by groups from zoo. Well, I don't know, but Jerry and I will across the country which should be Sell Advertising find out. interesting — inasmuch as the Atlanta I guess I should say what I'm talking police are, as we go to press, trying to Both men and women are needed about. It's the Democratic National Conven- bump the major Lesbian/Gay parade on In the following territories: tion in Atlanta, July 18-21. We, along with Sunday, July 17 in favor of one by the Metro Milwaukee, Metro Madison, Fox River Valley Karen Lamb, will be part of the "working White People's Party. Finally, we've been press," going as reporters for Light to asked to do some exclusive feeding to Western/Northern Wisconsin, Metro Minneapolis, cover this part of what a British newspaper WISN, Milwaukee Channel 6 on what's Metro Chicago has called "The quadrennial American going on with Gays and Lesbians at the Exclusive territories can be arranged madness" for the paper. So, in the August convention. excited. for either full or part-time work issue, we'll be carrying pictures, stories Maybe you can tell that I'm and interviews, trying to let you know, first Maybe you can tell too that I'm also a little Call or Write for further information to: hand, what went on. intimidated, perhaps frightened, by the The Wisconsin Light The National Gay and Lesbian Task whole thing. I do plan to keep an informal 1843 N. Palmer St. Force (NGLTF) will be doing everything diary of day to day stuff and which will, I possible to facilitate the Gay/Lesbian hope, give to you on a very personal level Milwaukee, WI 53212 press. They'll have a press and communi- something of an immediate feeling of what [414] 372-2773 [24 hr.] cations center in a hotel nearby the Omni it is like. where the convention will be held as well On another note, I am very pleased at as a press desk in the convention the steady growth of our foreign section newsroom with the major electronic and Those in India, Japan and elsewhere are, print media. That will give us quick access through reading the paper, getting an idea to all that's going on. They'll be setting up of Lesbian/Gay life here and, equally as interviews, feeling' "inside" stories and, important, we are getting some account of according to Urvashi Vaid, NGLTF press those of us trying to cope in other societies. coordinator, seeing that the Lesbian/Gay We want to steadily increase our foreign press gets equal treatment with the major writers and, eventually, would like to have media. In addition, the three of us will have them in every area in the world. As far as I access to the Gay/Lesbian caucus with all know; Wisconsin Light is the only Gay/ the news that that promises. Lesbian publication to do this. Again, according to NGLTF, there are a July 8, 1988—August 11, 1988—WISCONSIN LIGHT-3 Give the People Light and they EDITORIAL LETTERS will find their own way. To the Editor: We were pleased and surprised to see CHURCH HAD BETTER WAKE-UP Wisconsin Light's (Vol. 1, No. 7) coverage The As reported in Chicago's Windy City Times, June 16, 1988, on the day that city's Human of Green Politics. Writer Sue Burke really Rights Ordinance was introduced, Cardinal Joseph Bernardin issued a statement opposing covered the bases in her conversations with Wisconsin it. The prelate's reason, according to the paper, was that "the Ordinance could be activists from the Wisconsin Greens' construed as condoning homosexual acts." organizing committee. Light The editorialist goes on to say that the only thing that ameliorates the Cardinal's The article had one quote attributed to a statement is that "fewer people than ever give much credence to official Catholic German Green (Herbert Gruhl) that we pronouncements on sexuality" because they are sophistic, duplicitous and obsolete. have a different slant on. The quote placed Greens as We heartily agree and more so because of two recent articles in the Milwaukee Journal "neither left or right" but in "the dealing with the National Conference of Catholic Bishops in which the latest battle over middle." AIDS and condoms has been fought out. We have always translated the slogan as While a draft proposal was produced allowing for the discussion of condoms in Catholic "neither left nor right, but up front." We hope AIDS education programs, a declaration by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, a close advisor to your readers will feel free to write the Pope, sent to each of the bishops, roundly denounced the proposal. Ratziner is quoted us about what a Green discussion paper on as criticizing the "theory" that use of condoms by homosexuals was a lesser evil in Lesbian and Gay issues might relationship to AIDS. contain. Ideas on support for non- traditional What conclusion is then to be drawn? Perhaps the one arrived at in Windy City Times is households would be especially helpful. (Wis. Greens, sufficient. The Vatican's condemnation of us and preachments against us as well as the P.O. Box 3377, Madison, WI hysterical rantings of other demoninations, are reasons for us to be grateful, this month of 53704). independence, that in the United States, church and state are separate. —Donna Weikert Executive & Editorial Offices For those who would complain that the Roman Church condemns only our sexual activity Co-Convenor 1843 N. Palmer and not us per se, the reply must be that sex is, or should be, a symbol of love; an outward Wisconsin Greens Milwaukee, WI 53212 manifestation of an inward and deeply felt reality. To damn the activity is, ipso facto, to Madison, WI damn us. (414) 372-2773 Letter to the Editor: Cardinal Ratzinger is quoted as going over the old, old ground that sex has one purpose, I recently received your letter regarding the procreation of children. However, this ignores the postulation that sex has as its H.R. 3193, the Hate Crimes Statistics bill. purpose the joining of two people and out of those two, the creation of one. Children are a On May 18, the House of PROFESSIONAL STAFF by-product. Representa- tives with my support voted 383-29 to pass For those who would say that the Church preaches compassion for AIDS Publisher sufferers, we the Hate Crimes Statistics Act, H.R. 3193. must ask what kind of compassion is it that will not even offer instruction Jerry Johnson on prevention? I also supported efforts to insure that the We can therefore, be thankful that the bishops and Lord Cardinals, being elected by legislation includes crimes committed Executive Editor nobody, chosen by an absolute monarch, speak only, as the Times says, for "a man who against persons on the basis of their Terry Boughner, Ph.d. lives far away and for a philosophical theory which passed long ago." heterosexuality or homosexuality. The writers of our constitution, in their wisdom, tried to Book Review Editor prevent tyranny of all forms I believe that one of America's greatest including that of religion. Today, we continue to keep church and Jeff Kirsch state separate to prevent strengths has been our tradition of freedom such untoward and irrational influence on our lives. and tolerance. As a nation composed of Arts & Entertainment Editor Let us ponder that among our many blessings. immigrants of different races, languages, Geno and beliefs, it is particularly important that Typography & Process Graphics we learn to respect the rights of all our C.S.P., Incorporated PATRONAGE AT ITS WORST fellow citizens. As John F. Kennedy said, "Our nation... was founded on the On COLUMNISTS June I I th at the Wisconsin Democratic Convention in La Crosse, Jackson delegates principle that all men are created equal, from Wisconsin's nine congressional districts refused to select any Gays or Lesbians to go Fr. James Arimond, Roger Gremminger and that the rights of every man are to Atlanta. This outrage has aroused anger among Gays and Lesbians from Superior to MD, Marc Haupert, Jamakaya, Karen diminished when the rights of one man are Kenosha, from Green Bay to Monroe. It is a matter of record that in three quarters of the Lamb, Ph.d., Bill Meunier, John threatened." Badger State, our community was the Jackson campaign. Indeed, without us about half of Michael Roberts, Morgan Summer. Unfortunately, there has recently been those delegates would never have been in La Crosse, they wouldn't have been elected to an upsurge of crimes motivated by REPORTERS begin with. prejudice. By collecting information on The responsibility lies with Annette Polly Williams a State Representative from these crimes it is my hope that this Eugene Brzenk, Ph.d., Sue Burke, Milwaukee whose political unsensitivity in angering us is matched only by her desire to get legislation can reduce their incidence. We Shawn Duffy, Michael Lisowski, Daniel slots for her friends. That responsibility is shared by others too, a member of Local P-40 cannot tolerate crimes committed against S. Thompson, Ron Stanley, Jerry Warzyn. and the President of the Milwaukee NAACP. Williams is up for re-election in the fall, Local individuals simply because of their race, P-40 continues to strike Patrick Cudahy, the NAACP continues its projects. The Gay religion, or sexual preference. community has supported all three in the past. But if you're wondering why you should INTERNATIONAL —Gerald D. Kleczka continue to support them given the events of June, we can not provide any answers. CORRESPONDENTS Member of Congress Mexico-Francis J. Reich; England-Poul To the Editor: Rico-Jose Toro- E. Burke; Puerto I am a student at the University of India-Sandeep; Japan-Hiroaki, MOODY GAMBLES CAREER Alfonso; Wisconsin in Madison. I must say that this Yeishiro Minami; Peru-Roberto Bar- Congressman Jim Moody's abrupt departure from the U.S. is the best Gay and Lesbian newspaper I cena. Senate race to run for re-election smacks of politics at its worst. Moody, who was making little headway in this have ever seen in my life. It even ranks ADVERTISING Senate bid, went back on his word not only to those running to fill his Congressional seat right up there with my favorite Leftist but also to those who publications, The Guardian and the Social- Jerry Johnson donated time and money to their campaigns. He also went back on his word to those who gave money to his Senate bid, and who may now ist Worker. I have noticed that the writ- (414) 372-2773 see their contribution used against a Congressional candidate they are supporting. ing style of those who write for the Light THE WISCONSIN LIGHT is published monthly by NOVO Apparently, Moody believes that everyone should drop everything and support him. It tend to be incredibly poetic. That is a GRAPHICS, LTD., with ofices at 1843 N. Palmer, Milwaukee, just doesn't wash, and neither does Moody's refreshing change because the writing W" 53212. Advertising and copy deadline Is the first Friday of excuse of being pushed out of the race by the month. Opinions expressed by writers in WISCONSIN Herb Kohl. The Milwaukee Congressman was trailing former Gov. Earl by a wide margin styles of the publications I usually read LICHT are not necessarily those of the publisher, editor, or our even before Kohl entered the Senate race. tend to be very prosaic. The Light, as a adv.:etisers. Any reference made to any individual or organiza- whole, is intense. Keep up the good work! tion skald not be construed as an indication of the same's Moody has a reputation for being more concerned about political advantage than he is sexual or affecticea orientation or preference. Al copy, text about the issues. His recent moves will undoubtedly add to it. To those who would argue The Light's best columnist, by far, is design, photos, and iluseations in advertisements are pub- that it's "just politics" and that's Morgan Summer. Reading this column lished with the understanding that the advertiser is hilly au- how politics work, we say that it doesn't have to be that thorised and has secured proper written consent for the use of way if the voters refuse to allow it. makes me feel as if he were right there, names, pictures, or testimonials of any Wing person, and telling me all those things. I will be looking WISCONSIN LIGHT may lawfully pubish and cause such publication to be made; and the advertiser agrees by submit- forward to reading about his analysis of the ting said ads to indemnity and save blameless the publication Guest Editorial: world of college (by the way, Morgan, stay of any error that may be contained in said ad. WISCONSIN away from the dorms!) LIGHT does not accept any responsibility fa any claims made by adbertisers. The entire contents of WISCONSIN LIGHT are —Thomas J. Rondy protected under the Federal Copyright Act. Reproduction of SUPPORT AND USE CCF CENTER Madison, WI any pedal of any issue wil not be premitted without express perm scion of NOVO GRAPHIC, LTD. Legal venue is Milwau- The Cream City Foundation (CCF) has taken a giant step in providing for the needs of To the Editor: kee County, Wisconsh. Printed in the U.S.A Milwaukee's Gay/Lesbian community. In the grand Milwaukee tradition of gathering I must also tell you this will likely be the © 1988 by Novo Graphics, Ltd. places like the Italian Community Center, the Jewish Community Center, the United last communique you receive from me as Community Center, and the Polish Community Center, CCF has now given us the M.N.D.C.P.'s publicity contact. I plan to Office Hours: Foundation Center — a Gay/Lesbian Community center. Milwaukee has joined the ranks of leave in late August to return to school in Monday-Friday-9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. cities such as Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Mt. Clemens in which Colorado. Our new P.R. person will be Gay (and 24-hour recording Gay/Lesbian community centers have become major hubs for activities within the Rodney Claussen of Waupaca. He assumes straight) communities. his post which will be by mid-July. The Foundation Center, located at 225 South 2nd St., provides services, meeting rooms, SUBSCRIPTIONS Finally, I would like to acknowledge the and most importantly a focus for the Gay/Lesbian community of the Milwaukee incredible job your staff does with one fine First-class subscription rate is $25.00 metropolitan area. Most of the more than thirty groups and organizations that neet in publication. And thanks always for making for Twelve Issues. private homes and other locations around the city will now be able to meet regularly in the Third-class subscription rate is $15.00 it much easier for us here in Central same centrally located facility. The Center will also serve as a mailing address and Wisconsin. You have definitely helped give for Twelve Issues. distribution/publicity center for any group or organization which chooses to use the available M.N.D.C.P. a respectable name and in Foreign subscription rates service. upon request. putting us "on the map." It has been a In addition to serving groups and organizations, the Center would be ideal to serve as pleasure. headquarters and message center for such events as the bowling and softball tournaments —Ed Morrison annually in Milwaukee. The Center will provide both newcomers and visitors to the held M.N.D.C.P. P.R. city with the opportunity to obtain information about our Community and its activities. The facility has 3 meeting rooms available on a year-round basis. They include a Conference Room and a large Social Hall. A total of 4,000 square feet is available for future GUEST EDITORIAL POLICY development. While the Center has a five-member Board of Managers, it needs the Community's help The Wisconsin Light welcomes guest and support to realize its full potential. At present, the office is maintained by a part-time editorials. Such are expressions of GAY AND LESBIAN staff volunteer. Additional volunteers are needed to help staff the facility week nights and personal opinion on community, local PRESS ASSOCIATION weekends. ornational issues of interest to Lesbians The success of any community venture depends upon the support of the community it and/or Gays. They should be typed, serves. And the Gay/Lesbian community in Milwaukee deserves a successful Foundation double-spaced and be no longer than Center. You make it happen! If your group or organization needs a place to meet or has 400-600 words. members who can spare some time, call the Foundation Center at 278-0880. July 8. 1988—August 11, 1988—WISCONSIN LIGHT-4 A LETTER FROM KAREN LAMB Community Leader Alyn Hess is Loved, Appreciated and Admired Hello, Friends! The morning is glorious. And Tab By Bill Meunier and White Men Together. He served on a Hunter, our Cocker, lunges at the door to How do you say goodbye to a friend? number of National Committees for that its let me know the newspaper has arrived. How do you say farewell to someone who group and he organized and chaired which he Quiet, boy. Let momma make a cup of has meant so much to you for such a long 1987 National Convention coffee and we will go outside. Here. This period of time? Those who know me, know brought to the city he loves, Milwaukee. wrought iron table under the trees looks that I am seldom at a loss for words, He worked for a large number of political like a perfect place for us to read and enjoy but this is one of those times. Alyn Hess, candidates, and in a wide variety of Gay this beautiful day. my friend, advisor, confidante, Gay leader and Lesbian causes, always trying to move We flip open the paper. 40,000 cups of is dying from AIDS and there is nothing towards a central focus, helping all Gays ice crean to be given to the children in the that I can do about it. I am not used to this. and Lesbians realize their full potential. parks on the 4th of July. Only in our city is Like Alyn, I am a fighter. If I see something Perhaps above all else, I, like so many the 4th "done-up" in such grand style. I wrong I try to right it. But no meetings, no Gay and Lesbian leaders will always remember coming here, now almost a petitions, no marches will stop the inevit- remember Alyn Hess as a friend. He has decade and a half ago. Doll buggy and able. A man who did so much to right always seemed to know instinctively how to tricycle parades. Still parading. Milwau- wrongs done to our community is beyond encourage us, lift us, be of whatever help kee, I love you. Tab asks: "Any more news our power to right the wrongs with him. he could. When I lost a good job because I about ice cream for little doggies?" Perhaps all that I can do is tell him and you was Gay and I was in a deep depression, And hot on the heels of several nasty, how much he has meant to me and to this wondering if the price I was paying for small-minded David Umhoefer stories in community. being a Gay activist was worth it, Alyn Dr. Karen Lamb the Milwaukee Journal, come more press Alyn is one of those rare individuals who called, took me to dinner and to the City Hall. Can't get the window By the end of the evening I knew I leaks from Back to the math. How many partners do when asked to help only wants to know theater. Let's blame Henry. Oh! This is cute! couldn't quit, wouldn't quit. When his first open. we need to "trace"? No! Stick to business! what is needed and when. He was one of light up the facade of all the old Gay People's Union came under Let's We're not talkin' about just this year. the founders of the oldest Gay and Lesbian love, buildings. We'll only need one vicious attack in the early downtown Figure for the last 10 years, how's that? organization in Wisconsin, Milwaukee's unfair and nuclear generator to really put this Alyn served as a rock in the teeny How many partner's in the last 10 years? Gay People's Union (GPU), while so many eighties, action. the community that plan into Now let's multiply it. No, you do it, my were hiding in their closets. Alyn was storm, reminding true. We do have another Mayor Milwaukee's Gay and Lesbian Yes, paper's too small. marching, shouting, doing all he could to nearly all of Ron, the U.S. Conference of arose from GPU. For so now. But 15,000 times 10... No, doggone it. 10 make it easier for you and me to pick up a organizations truly doesn't want to erase all Hess was always there. Mayors years, not 10 partners! What do you think Gay newspaper, go to a Gay bar, or do any many of us Alyn of Henry from their historical soon that won't be the case pictures we are taklin' about? Rabbits? No, jobs. one of a number of things that make up the But far too I mean, Gee Whiz, he did will leave a void publications. We gotta do something about this AIDS Gay and Lesbian lifestyle. anymore. Alyn's passing twenty-eight years and holds the title filled if it ever can be serve thing. The public is really putting the Like so many of our leaders, Alyn paid that will not be easily of America's Big City Mayors. ill, he has remained of Dean pressure on the Mayor. Forget about the dearly for his love of his community. He filled. Even when true. He was elected president of all our Gay/Lesbian Gay Yes, President. He's already done his part. lost a promising career as a landscape active, helping to get national urban organizations and as coming to meet- three Didn't Margaret Heckler go to the bed- architect and all of the trappings of the Pride celebration going, spokesman for USCM said, Maier is their pain of wearing a side? Didn't he send Rock a get-well-card? high income it promised to provide him. He ings despite the "only triple crown winner." But do you advising on how the community Lay off the Pres. How many partners can was evicted, estranged from his family and cautheter, really think you're going to change history? his friend Fred we "trace"? Ok, maybe I am naive. You looked down upon. Even within our can be united behind "Mom, read some more about the ice Campaign, help- really think men, and women, too, for community there were those who saw him Kessler's Congressional cream," Tab pleads. a could. While others heaven's sake, could have had 10 partners only as a trouble maker, a rable rouser, ing as much as he Oh shoot. Dr. Connie Panagis is leaving up, Alyn insisted on in ten years? And some have more? boat rocker. They wanted to be "good would have holed the Health Department. Thanks, Doc, for OK, yeah, I remember the Law of niggers." They didn't want anyone focus- remaining involved. your many years of service trying to keep helped bring forth, Averages, but you are sure it applies here? ing attention on us. In spite of all of this, The list of leaders he the people of this city well. Thank you for is too OK, we're ready now. 15.000 times 1 Alyn would not be dissuaded. He kept advised, encouraged, counseled, your moral and financial support of the people partner a year times 10 years. What have marching, organizing, planning working numerous to name here. It includes Brady Street Clinic, for help for the Ben-Shalom, you got? 150,000 tracees? What if it's 5 for the day when everyone, including the like Leon Rouse, Miriam Milwaukee AIDS Project, for out-reach The list partners a year? 15,000 times 5 times 10. Gay community, would realize that being Mike Lisowski and so many others. clinics, for Project Life (one of Henry's as Whew! OK, divide that by 3. The chief Gay or Lesbian was no crime, no perver- of projects he helped establish is just loves), for Health Care for the Homeless, and honcho wants 3 investigators. And Mil- sion, no sickness. He wanted everyone to numerous, it includes the GPU hotline for cutting off the water at Summerfest waukee is gonna get two of them? realize that the real perverts and criminals the Brady Street Clinic which established when ducks decided to use the water Whoopee, Jobs for Progress. were those who would oppress us. Those MAP. Like so much of what he did, the supply also. Always doing your best for all Not bad. But do you really thing that's sentiments hardly sound revolutionary ripple effects of those two programs alone of us. Thank you, Sir. do-able? Up to 250,000 private home visits now, but back in the late sixties and early have a tremendous impact on us all, Twenty new AIDS cases reported and 5 per investigator each year? How many can seventies that's exactly what they were. whether we care to admit it or not. deaths last month. Small article, poorly each gal do in a day? Yeah, I gotcha. No Alyn Hess stood up and fought back while I will send no flowers to Alyn's funeral. placed. I fume at what should have been sick leave, fringes or holidays. That is a the police raided our bars, sent spies to our Flowers wilt and wither. They are such headlines. And I grieve for my friends and dedicated bunch. But don't you think the meetings, wrote down license plate num- temporary memorials to a person's life. their lovers and families. Commissioner would be better off to bers on the streets outside Gay and Instead I will try to continue to work for Hey, look at this. Here's one for Karen. handle this thing with bulk mailings? Lesbian meetings, and bars, and harrassed the things that Alyn Hess has believed in "Picketing Ordinance Upheld by U.S. Tab, hits me with his paw to get my our leaders. and worked for, unity, pride, involvement. Supreme Court." Town of Brookfield attention. "Hey, Mom, here is a story We have never fully appreciated our The real memorials to Alyn Hess are all ordinance forbids picketing private resi- about fortune cookes." Alyn Hesses. We've never fully under- around us. Everytime someone leaves the dences. Do you know that, in spite of "Fest Officials End Condom Cookie stood the role they played in winning us closet, everytime someone decides to join turning the water hose on my visitors, I Sales." The fortune: You are going to get freedoms that we take for granted. In an one of our organizations, everytime we are always did worry that I might have stifled lucky... Be prepared." "We will be taking era when so many of us are more able to gather together and work for the (no, not drowned) their right to dissent, or care of that," (Mrs. Bo) Black said concerned with which bar is hottest, and common good we pay tribute to Alyn Hess, what ever, but then, heck, I have a right to immediately. "That is not cool." Wrong. our personal comfort, it is difficult to for he helped to open so many doors that water my lawn in peace. Lots of things are "not cool" at Summer- conceive of the sacrifices those like Alyn we now casually walk through. Let Alyn's "State to Start Notifying Sex, Drug fest. made. Our Gay Rights law didn't pass by flowers be the way we treat each other, let Partners of AIDS Patients," screams the Tab says he likes fortune cookies. An d itself, we didn't win friends in elected his memorial be what we build on the front page. Wrong, erroneous information. chocolate is best. office and we didn't end the police foundation that he helped to lay and for Will these reporters and headline writers It is time to leave our shady table, turn harrassment without a lot of groundwork those of us who have been fortunate ever learn the difference between "AIDS off the coffee, and pack for our trip to the being done. Everytime you looked, there enough to know him personally, let his Patients" and antibody-positivity? Eight Democratic Convention in Atlanta with was Alyn turning over new earth, forging tribute be that our memories of him and years later, the general public still can't Terry and Jerry, our leaders at Wisconsin ahead. what he tried to do will always live on differentitate between, so-called, confi- Light. All driving together. Should be In addition to helping found Gay through us, and those we touch. dentiality versus anonymity. important. And fun! People's Union, Alyn helped found Black "Wisconsin will be one of the first states Tab asks if I will read him the ice cream in the nation to begin contact tracing for story just once more. I tell him "yes", but AIDS." Yes, and Wisconsin was the first to first say good bye to our friends. Jackson elect Joe McCarthy to the Senate. Read LessStress...Less Pain... You are always in our thoughts an d on. "In Wisconsin, people who are infected Page 1 prayers. Continued from Better Posture... with the AIDS virus — regardless of Love and Hugs, Karen Lamb whether they have AIDS or not — are only for that reason. Without Bill's hard Pleasure ! ! reported to public health officials by their work many would have gone elsewhere, More physicians." Right. "The exception to that now they feel used and cheated. They are discover not likely to forget this or the people that rule are people who test positive for LIGHT AWARDS antibodies... at anonymous alternate test did it to them." Rolfing® state's known Suggestions for retaliation have ranged I nt sites... About 1/3 of the We here at Wisconsin Light are in the from buying Patrick Cudahy hams and is bodywork that antibody-positive cases originate pleased to announce the first annual Rolfing® names are not boycotting the NAACP to demanding that frees stress and tension from alternate test sites, but the state-wide "TORCH LIGHT make known to health officials." Williams be replaced as Jackson's Wiscon- the muscles, and balances AWARDS." and aligns your body. here. People who sin chair. Interesting paragraph While full details will not be The result is a body that the sites will be Two things are clear in this murky mess. test positive at alternate announced until September's issue, looks and feels to the Division of Health to One is that Wisconsin's Gays and Lesbians advised contact we can say now that winners will be GREAT - program, did more than almost any other group and become part of the tracing announced in the January issue and day after day. clearly did more for Jesse than any other After (James) Vergeront said. nominations will be accepted begin- Before to help, Gay community, but did not get any Gads! We need more people ning in September. of and delegates. The other is that while Jesse Jim, but with the right kinds heads Numerous categories will be in- Joe Laur and Associates to the bureau- Jackson may or may not still be the choice hearts. It is easy envision cluded such as Volunteer of the Basic and Advanced Rolling® on this one: Get a of Wisconsin's Gay community, Polly cratic grant writers Year, Lesbian of the Year, Gay Man 200 West Silver Spring Suite 300 with this math. Williams is not. Nearly all of the Gay and pencil, will you? Help me of the Year, Sportsperson of the Now let's see. Hum... 15,000 cases of Lesbian co-ordinators for Jackson contact- Joe Laur - Advanced Certified Rolfer Year, Bartender of the Year and Slaughter - Advanced Certified Rolfer antibody-positivity in Wisconsin right ed expressed satisfaction with the National Lance others. Staff's efforts to make amends, but all said Brian Moore - Certified Rolfer now... what do we do with that number? Forms for nominations will be sexual they wouldn't work for Jackson again if OK,, 15,000. Now how many provided. For More Information and to arrange for a Williams was still the chair in a future ($25 value) call partners would you suppose each person Watch for further details in Au- Free Consultation We're talking campaign. Commented one, "The Jackson has? One? No, cut it out. not gust's issue. 961-7100 about immaculate conception. Face it. The campaign will have to choose between guy or gal had to pick it up somewhere. Polly Williams and the Gay community." July 8, 1988—August 11,198811, 1988—WISCONSIN LIGHT-5 POLITICALLY SPEAKING Oriential Theatre Hosts Re-Openin Wis. Gained National Recognition, Experience in Jackson Campaign By Bill Meunier Jesse Jackson did not merit our support. Elsewhere in this issue is an article The actions of Jackson's National Staff to about the lack of Gay or Lesbian delegates try and make amends for the situation for Jesse Jackson from Wisconsin. I will speaks well of Jesse's and their commit- not take up more space detailing the events ment to the cause of Gay and Lesbian of the last month. Instead I want to remind rights. To put it bluntly they were both our Gay and Lesbian community that we appalled and angered by the actions of the were correct is supporting Jesse Jackson local Jackson people. They have gone out and the lack of delegates notwithstanding,notwithstanding. of their way and far beyond anything we nothing has happened that alters the expected in trying to show our community correctness of that decision. that they appreciated what we did for them / We need to look at the positive side of all and for Jesse. It should not be unexpected Oriental Theatre Manager Rick Poplawski and Assistant Manager Debbie Tzortzos. of this. There was a tremendous amount of that Jackson's National Delegate Selection pressure on the sixteen elected Jackson Co-ordinator would not be aware of the fact By Terry Boughner to and fro, talking of Michelangelo." delegates to vote for the recommended that three quarters of the people working Frankly, I'm not much on movies or the "It's all so very Hitchcock," one was slate. Yet seven of them chose to break for Jesse Jackson in Wisconsin were Gay the places they show them in. You go, you overheard to say, while another comment.comment- ranks and give the Gay and Lesbian and Lesbian. If the local people had not lied you watch, you're entertained or not and you ed that "The trial is over and he's community its due. Led by Bruce Colburn, to us, telling us that there would not be any you leave. That's it. acquitted, but I still don't know who the a labor union organizer, and Karen Linero slates, we could have driven home the full But to many, movie affectionados and murderer is — (pause, looking around) — a woman from La Crosse, seven delegates impact we had on the campaign. Unfor- film buffs, the 61st anniversary of the God, does this look good!" said "no" to back room deals that cut us tunately some elements in the Wisconsin opening of Milwaukee's Oriental Theatre The program, beginning roughly at 8:00, out of the picture. There are those who campaign were more intent on getting at Farwell and North was something to included the usual speeches delivered on condemn organized labor because it got a rewards for themselves and their friends celebrate. such occasions and than an auction which number of delegates and alternates and we than in accepting Wisconsin's Gay/ The old movie palace, one of the last was entirely too long and worse, unneces- got none. They would do well to understand Lesbian community as full and equal equal remaining in the country, had been done sary to the event. This was followed by a that just as our community is not alwaysalv6ys partners. up to look like a cross between a sultan's screening of "Ben Hur", the silent version united, other political forces in Wisconsin Let's not forget that we received national seraglio and a maharajah's sancta sanc- produced in 1927 and featuring the likes of are not always united either. It would be attention for our effort and remember what torum complete with elephants, sphinxes, Ramon Novarro and Francis X. Bushman. inappropriate to condemn Wisconsin's that does for the cause of Gay and Lesbian haren lights and buddahs. Its vast auditor- (My mother and grandmother,grandmother. I think, labor movement for the actions of a few. rights. After all, if the Washington Post ium seated 2500. Financial considerations talked about them). The Paperworkers Union in De Pere helped and New York Times recognize what a being what they are, the owners and I guess those old flicks, or "photo- us get an alternate spot. Bruce Colburn, massive display of political power we put mangement announced last year their dramas" as they were called then, are like who formed Labor for Jackson tried on in Wisconsin, you can be sure that intention to divide the old place into three olives or scotch, an acquired taste. I was mightily to get us a delegate spot. While major powers in both parties did as well. theatres. On Thursday evening, June 30, told I was viewing art, but to me, the whole our anger at those who insulted us is fully We wanted to show America that even in a some 300 invited guests gathered to see thing seemed short on history, long on justified we should recognize that not small state like Wisconsin, Gays and the results. saccharine schmaltz and resembled a home everyone insulted us. Lesbians could be a political force. We For those who feared that remodeling movie a la 1955. I was only glad I'd seen We should also keep in mind that while succeeded in doing that, and the fruits of would destroy or bastardize the theatre's the one with color and sound and things many in the local campaign refused to that success have yet to show themselves, phantasmagorical qualities, they soon saw like that. admit the tremendous impact we had on but they will. they had had nothing to worry about. The The Oriental plans to continue its that campaign, that does not mean that We gained experience, identified key two new halls that have been carved out of tradition of showing classic and foreign everyone feels that way. Most of those who people around the state, and we learned as the larger expanse have been done with films along with first-run productions. One were heavily involved were just as outrag- well as showed how potent a political force discretion and attention to preservation of thing certainly to look forward to is the pipe ed as we are, well, maybe not just as we can be when we unite without worrying the old. In the lobby and everywhere, the organ which is scheduled to begin playing outraged, but they are angry. That shows about whether we're from Madison or details and statuary that so entranced around the first of the year. something. It shows that we did accomp- Milwaukee or Green Bay or wherever. theatre goes has been painstakingly re- For those who, unlike myself, do lish something, we gained recognition as a The bottom line is that we have every stored so that nothing seems really to have appreciate movies as an art form and for political force, which can operate on a operate on a right to be proud of what we did. We changed at all. those' who luxuriate in the grand old fifilmlm statewide level. should be as proud of what we did as those should be as The crowd, decidedly of the artsy-witsy palaces of an earlier age, the refurbishing There are those in our community who who kept us from getting delegates should who kept us from getting complexion,complexion. loved it. Some in vintage 20's of the Oriental and its continued operation looked at whether or not we got delegates be ashamed of what they did. We came to be ashamed of what they costumes, most not, munched free popcorn into the 21st Century, is something to as a sign of whether or not we were them with an open hand of friendship and them and cake,cake. drank champaign and went about cheer about. accepted by the Rainbow Coalition. I have they slapped it away, but through our speaking of things or should I say "going to say that I agree with that outlook and it involvement in the Jackson campaign we is obvious that the Rainbow Coalition at learned that our hand of friendship can be least as it is presently constituted in a fist too. A fist that we now know how to AIDS and Civil Rights Policies Wisconsin is not ready to accept us. That, use. That fish shouldn't be used indis- however, is their loss not ours, and that criminately, but only against those that Advance in Democratic Platform does not mean that we did not accomplish stand in our way. Washington, D.C.- June 21... Respon- and the Democratic Committee members what we set out to do, nor does it mean that sible federal AIDS policy and civil rights were very receptive to our suggestions," for Lesbians and Gay men have been said Human Rights Campaign Fund politi- included as issues in a draft version of the cal director Eric Rosenthal. "The Lesbian Interest Strong in State Senate, Democratic Party Platform. The draft was and Gay community has developed enough prepared by the party's Drafting Subcom- influence within the Democratic Party and U.S.U.S Congressional Races mittee at its recent meeting in Mackinac with elected officials to have our views Island, Mich. taken seriously." By Bill Meunier Milwaukee. Becker helped get AB 70 The preliminary platform language calls Platform Committee members meeting Interest in the Wisconsin U.S. Senate passed and was a strong supporter of for "voluntary (HIV antibody) testing and in Michigan included Congressional Black Primary is building. While most seem to be Consenting Adults. His main opponent is the necessity of increased support for Caucus Chair Mervyn Dymally (D-Calif.), 1 for Tony Earl,Earl. some are also for James Brian Burke, a Milwaukee Alderman, research on AIDS." The document also Representative Bill Gray (D-Pa.), Repre- Moody and the candidacy of Herb Kohl has whose stands on Gay/Lesbian issues are pledges that the Democratic party will sentative Bob Matsui (D-Calif.),-Calif.). Governor also aroused some interest. unknown. support "a comprehensive program of Madeleine Kunin (D-Vt.) and Boston Many believe that we owe Earl, others At a recent 5th Congressional District AIDS education and prevention"' and Mayor Ray Flynn. All are supportive of say that we paid him back with our support forum Fred Kessler promised that if he was measures "to prevent discrimination and Lesbian and Gay civil rights. of his bid for re-election, that Earl can't elected there would be a Gay or Lesbian on stigmatization of those testing positive for In addition, the Dukakis campaign was win in November. Those concerned with his staff. He also promised to be an the HIV antibody." represented by former Congressman Mic- Earl's chances to become only the eighth outspoken proponent of Gay and Lesbian The draft platform includes "sexual hael Barnes (D-Md.), who was a strong governor in American history to lose a rights, and said that if elected he would orientation" in its list of groups that should supporter of Lesbian and Gay issues in re-election bid and come back to win a attempt to attach amendments to major be free from "all forms of discrimination Congress. senate seat two years later are supporting bills that would advance Gay/Lesbian and improper governmental intrusion." Gay and Lesbian VOICE 88 will continue Moody or Kohl. Some of them don't like rights on a federal level. All of the In a separate civil rights section, the to participate in the platform process to Moody and claim that he has always had to candidates agreed that they would support document calls for "equal access to ensure that language addressing Gay and be pushed into supporting us. Until Kohl a Federal Gay Rights Law, but several government services, employment, hous- AIDS issues are maintained or even makes his stance on our issues clear, it is sidestepped a question on whether they ing, business enterprise,enterprise. and education to improved in the document. unlikely that he will pick up much active would vote for a Civil Rights law that did every citizen regardless of race, sex, support. not include Gays and Lesbians. Matt Flynn national origin, religion, age, handicap- For the fifirstrst time, the Wisconsin could not be present when the question ping condition or sexual orientation." Republican Party platform does not include about appointing a Gay or Lesbian to his Gay and Lesbian VOICE 88 (Voters 1.) a demand for the repeal of AB 70, our Gay staff was asked. When contacted his Organized In a Coalition for the Elections), Rights Law. Could the massive effort we campaign office said that he made appoint- a group composed of leading Gay and 0 put forth for Jackson and the Rawhide ments of Gays while he was the State Party Lesbian organizations, lobbied the Plat- Compromise have something to do with Chairman. form Committee and the Dukakis and BIRTHDAY PARTY / AIDS BENEFIT it" Saturday, July 23rd, 1988 that? It seems likely. QUOTE OF THE MONTH: "Gays and Jackson campaigns to include Gay and let'sJet's Place There is anger in some quarters at Mike Lesbians who write off the Republican AIDS issues. 1751,t;'.,!, S. Nam.,hinnic.kinn it. At.A,. Dukakis. Recent newspaper articles out Formed by the Human Rights Campaign YouY1111 alti:arc IncitedInvited Party are making a serious mistake. They iuin attendailend my Und32nd East which quoted a member of his staff as are starting to realize that they can't ignore Fund and the National Gay and Lesbian Birthday PonyParty saying that Gay and Lesbian support for us. We need to find ways to encourage Task Force, Gay and Lesbian VOICE 88 IloslcA iurby ChrblIneChrisTine clomKloin Jackson proved that Dukais is not a radical them to be more accepting and to reach a will strengthen Gay visibility and influence BenelllBenefit Show — 10:30.10:30 - 12:00 and Lesbian 5201111,1452.00 c',ovnic Icharge ItoInc bi'lleillbnmrlii haven't helped. Most 'GayGay and Lesbian greater understanding of our issues." at the Democratic and Republican Conven- Direct PaillillPaileni SupporiSuppers fitfor PispplyPeople Living leaders however seem to be of one mind tions. Gay and Lesbian Democrats of wishwith AIDS — Milivaukur AIDS PiriftvProject and feel that its time to pay back the America (GLDA) is working with Gay National Republican Party for the AIDS VOICE 88 on the Democratic Convention. 114Narl© i•1511111(M111115PERFORMERS MIINCLUDE s11.11/itSIVAAL GUEST 611d4NIK17© N.11Rod . ii Nobly ArrI.ARAM:LAPPEARANCES, 111fly genocide. The Campaign Fund and GLDA testified- 1.i$1.Woo- I hoist). 1,04- Ruse, Siary. loony MissVI !aim.book , Dismas Becker, a consistant supporter of STORAGE before the Democratic Platform Committee lkon1Dunker,.1 MOVING & STORAGE Democratic Platform Committee IDavid ILI ii,IRogors S- ICheryl Is. ,v1 Iay Gay and Lesbian rights is running for the last May and NGLTF submitted a state- Sandy, Karon Valoal Ob. State Senate seat left vacant by John Call 964-9955 ment. M.Mandl Mc.Call -Chu it Lady- Norquist when he was elected Mayor of "The Dukakis and Jackson campaigns —WISCONSIN LIGHT-6 July 8, 1988—August 11, 1988—WISCONSIN comes from adult films. But aside from that and the fact that A BOY OF SUMMER Porn Law Becomes what is obscene can lie in the eyes and judgement of the beholder, there are many Official questions under the new law which, in Pesty von Bratwitz with his wife, Bohatka's opinion makes it nearly certain video GENERATIONS Prunella, walk into their favorite video that it will not be upheld by the courts. By Morgan Summer store and, looking around, are absolutely For one thing, the law relates only toto on the IN THE LAST few months.months, Gay Youth appalled by what they see displayed on the sex,sex. not violence and, Bohatka says, horrified Milwaukee has had more Gay teenagers racks. There, in full view of their horrified "There have been X rated films that have The 'attendattend itsits meetings than inin the two years I eyes, is a box showing Bugs Bunny. The nothing to do with sex." Then, he says,says. have been going to the group. This is rabbit's ears obviously have phallic sym- "while the law applies to movies, we don't wonderful. bolism while Mickey Mouse's ears re- know if videos arcare covered. How does it Most of the teens who attend the group.group, semble other unmentionable parts of the (the law) relate to R rated fifilms"lms" in which includingincluding me, were inin grade school or early "disgusting" human body and one need sex is a minor or missing element? Nor juniorjunior high in the seventies. Speaking for not even mention Alice in Wonderland! does the law relate to possession but only myself, I didn't know what was going on in Pesty and Prunella waste not one to the sale of materials that might be thethe Gay world back then, didn't know of moment. They rush right out and file a suit considered obscene by somebody. bath houses, bars, male prostitutes.prostitutes, the against the offending material under Bohatka has no idea what the final hankerchief or earring codes, Harvey Milk, Wisconsin's new obscenity law. outcome will be,be. or even when the case will Stonewall.Stonewall, or Gay rights. AIDS did not Too far fetched? Think it couldn't come to trial, but he plans no change in exist for most people, certainly not us. happen? It indeed could, for under the law regards to his adult section. As we moved on, intointo the early then any book, magazine or video whether If those patronizing Video Adventures mid-eighties, two things happened almost "adult" or not can be considered obscene are any indication, the over-all public bring at the same time: some of us realized that if someone wants to view it so and bring attitude toward the law is negative. An Morgan Summer we were Gay and a new disease called Morgan suit. This, according to Donald E. Bohatka, employee of the store told Light that when Adventures. AIDS was killing Gays. But we survived, Gay you have AIDS and will die. owner of Milwaukee's Video customers were asked if they would be said, "that and found Gay Youth Milwaukee, and Now, seriously: that is the attitude of "You have to remember," he said, willing to sign a petition protesting the law, not a law friends, and support. So we.we, the current many kids today towards AIDS. The two, the law is an obscenity law, not a "almost everyone wanted to sign." generation of Gay teenagers, found our as another Gay writer recently stated, are against pornography." film, sexuality before things... got worse. becoming incorrectly linked. And AIDS "And.""And," Bohatka continued,continued. "each film, be acted on More and more, I would hear stories effects on the Gay youth of tomorrow scare each issue of a magazine has to be acted on 100 Gay Delegates jury about AIDS on television and in the news- the hell out of me. separately, presented to a judge and jury papers, and hear AIDS jokesjokes at school. I When I was very young, I wanted to be for consideration. The nightmare possibili- Going to Atlanta think a few years ago I thought that, well, by my friends. Today, that means ties are endless." accepted by In numbers that testify to the continued this really is bad, but it'll be cured inin a year putting down Gays, and not even thinking Bohatka is currently a participant in a class Of course, I Milwaukee adult activism of Lesbians and Gay men within or so then Gays can live free. about having sex with another guy, action suit that names two Milwaukee but which the Democratic Party, nearly 100 Gay and was wrong. because if you do, dude, you'll die. So is stores, Denmark and Paradise, but teens like me know throughout Lesbian delegates are expected to partici- But, the current Gay teens the thinking, I'm afraid, of today's young. is on behalf of 50 retail outlets throughout things can by the pate in the 1988 Democratic Convention in that there is safer sex, and other They have grown up with the Plague,Plague. Wisconsin. The suit, brought by the condom. So I like Shellow Atlanta on July 18-21, according to Gay & be done by simply using a condom. these 10-and-12 year olds. They are told Milwaukee law firm of Shellow.Shellow, Shellow of Gay teens is violations of Lesbian Democrats of America (GLDA), a to think this generation the two biggest groups todays at risk for and Glynn is based on alleged violations well. The best we can. First and national organization of clubs and activists doing pretty well. AIDS are drug users and homosexuals. the litigants rights under the First • • • the Federal who work within the Democratic Party. The • • • They don't use drugs, okay, and they sure Fourteenth Amendments to the Federal They 1988 Convention marks the first time the friends. Constitution. 1988 But now that it's summer, I see a lot won't mess around with their friends. has been As of press time, the aim is to get the number of openly Gay delegates has been • • • openly judge to issue a temporary restraining this high. In 1984, approximately 70 openly something can be done The worst part is, something order forbidding any action against the Gay delegates participated in the Conven- I that C. Everret about this ignorance. I wish merchants until such time as the constitu- tion and in 1980 76 participated. put just one sentence in Koop would have put just tionality of the new law can be determined. Openly Gay delegates attending the was mailed to the AIDS pamphlet that Bohatka admitted that such determination convention will convene a Gay and Lesbian "AIDS is not a every American household: "could take a long time and could, if Caucus, which will meet daily and hold do not be afraid of coming to Gay disease; do not necessary, be appealed." So there is no briefings, press conferences and sponsor thoughts." But that terms with your Gay thoughts." immediate danger. visibility actions aimed at ensuring the too much to expect. would have been Bohatka's Video Adventures, as do most incorporation of Gay and Lesbian rights isn't doing anything like that.that, Television isn't stores, has an "Adult Section." Bohatka issues and AIDS issues into the Party's are our elected officials. Don't and neither estimated that in the case of some such platform and campaign. what that stupid bastard George forget what stores, as much as 40% of their business Bush said in the early 1980's when he was booed while addressing a group on AIDS: "What's that? A Gay group out there?" And Ronald Reagan, as we all know, is an asshole and a butcher who will — let's make sure — have AIDSgate attached to him in history. But none of my name-calling helps the more younger boys — 7, 8, 10, 12 — future generation of Gay youth. I hope they outside, with friends, on skateboards or will be strong enough to recognize who dirtbikes or hanging around Burger King they are. or what have you. And many times, I see a • • • really cute boy (I(I figure I can still say that really So, right now I can only speculate and and not get arrested, 'cause'cause I'm not quite and hope about the Gay children of today. In a 18 yet) and II think.think, "Is he gay?" Then, few years I will find out how they are well, ifif he is.is, will he ever admit itit to doing. It will be a thing to see. himself, because, as we all know, if you are a Milwaukee's Cream City Foundation Shows Off New Center Are YOU At Risk? The Board of Managers of Milwaukee's Coles and other members of the Board, Cream City Foundation's (CCF) Commun- spoke of the great advantage to be gained ity Center, 225 S. Second Street, held the by organizations in using the center for first open house for the boards of their meetings. The atmosphere is more Gay/Lesbian organizations. business-like and more conducive to ac- The event took place on June 14, 1988 complishing what needs to be done. Don FIND from 7:00-9:00 p.m. and was attended by Schwamb, President of CCF, called to 33 people. mind the experience of many in the room After tours of the facility, the group when he spoke about trying to get gathered in the Peter Johnson room for a something done while sitting in someone's OUT presentation and discussion. livingroom around a coffee table, carrying John Coles, a member of the board, on a discussion while attempting to balance spokespoke of the need that the Center has for food and drink in your lap. "broad based community support" and Cost for use of the beautifully appointed urged all organizations to take advantage Johnson room is $10.00 for two hours with of the Center. a $50.00 security deposit. This latter cost "Milwaukee isis tremendously fortunate increases when an organization makes to have such a center," Coles said. He available food and beverages. Fee sched- noted that New York's Gay/Lesbian Center ules for other rooms are available from the costscosts $75,000 per month to operate as Center. compared toto $700.00 for Milwaukee's The Center is staffed by a volunteer center. The money, Coles said.said, "essent- Monday-Friday, 1:00-5:00 pm. The Board ially pays for utilities" and much of that hopes to increase these hours. involves heating inin the winter. Call 1 -800-334-AIDS National Interracial Newsletter Begins San Francisco, Calif.- Thom Bean, a past cultural backgrounds who want to meet. In In Milwaukee Call 2732 73-AIDS Chairman of Black and White Men addition to ad listings, Q.I. will accept Together (BWMT)(BWMT) and a San Francisco contributions — especially having to do for information and the location community activist has announced a new.new, with the interracial experience — and print national newsletter for Gay men interested other materials of interest to its reader- of the anonymous, low cost in interracial and cross-cultural relation- ship. ships. For more information, contact: Quarterly counseling and testing site near you. The newsletter, called the Quarterly Interchange, P.O. Box 42502, San Francis- Wisconsin Department of Health and Social Services.Services, Division of Health Interchange, will provide a national forum co, CA 94101. for men of different racial, ethnic and July 8,19888, 1988—August 11,1988—WISCONSIN LIGHT-7 OUR HISTORY Gay Youth Alliance Plans Future MARIE ANTONINETTE Dallas, Texas- The National Gay Alliance for Young Adults, Inc. (NGAYA) is inviting everyone to participate in a birthday By Terry Boughner, Ph.D. celebration. It's ours! Here in Milwaukee, July is the month On June 1st, 1985, a press release was when the square and streets before and sent out announcing yet another national around the Catholic Cathedral are alive Gay organization. We knew at that time with the annual celebration of La Kermesse that issues concerning Gay youth would be de la Bastille (July 14-17). The whole thing drawing more and more attention over the commemorates the fall of the royal prison years. We also knew that there would be a of the Bastille in Paris in 1789 that signaled need for at least an attempt at coordinating the beginning of the French Revolution. efforts in this area. So far we have not been Well, as with most events in history, wrong. More and more people are request- there's a Gay/Lesbian angle to it and,and. in ing our assistance in starting Gay youth this case, we're talking about Queen groups and information materials on Gay Marine Antoinette. youth. We've done our best to comply with Okay.Okay, some background, but put up with each request. We've also learned from it. For centuries.centuries, Austria (quite a bit bigger them as well. than it is now) and France had been mortal We will be maintaining operations of our enemies. Each wanted control of Europe newsletter, national pen-pal coordination and war after bitter war had been fought to program, and our planned radio and video that end. Britain was delighted with this. programs as currently structured. Other While "perfidious Albion" played a little programs have been reorganized under game called "let's you and him fight,"fight," general or long termed goals. England expanded overseas at France's We are planning a reinforced effort in expense. It took them awhile, but finally the area of youth group development the French caught on that they couldn't including a Gay youth group Facilitator's have Europe and empire both. So, in 1756 Handbook and Facilitator's Manual, and they made a treaty with Austria. The latter more fifinancialnancial assistance in this area as could have Europe, France would tend to well. Next April, we are planning to have Britain overseas. As a sign and seal of all another National Gay Youth Awareness this that they called, "The Diplomatic Week as part of our Awareness Project. Revolution", the little Austrian princess, We plan to accompany this with new media Marie Antoinette, was to marry the heir to programs addressing the issues of Youth & the French Throne of the Lillies, who would AIDS, Stereotype Breakdowns and Positive later become Louis XVI. Role Models, and Substance Abuse. Our The diplomats had made their peace, but 1986 National Gay Youth Conference drew the French people had not. They had hated some twenty people from Florida, New Austrians for centuries and they weren't York, Texas, and Washington, D.C. Some about to stop because of some treaty. may think that this wasn't enough,enough. but When the princess, age 14, arrived on prior to that, it had never been tried. We're French soil, they turned their venom on getting ready to do it again, even better. A her. growing concern for Gay youth is a lack of To make matters worse, her husband, positive activities. In respect to building Louis,Louis. was a dud, in fact, an absolute zero. our community in the future, this is The reason being that his foreskin was so Queen of France, Marie Antoinette perhaps one of our greatest objectives. This fall we will begin compiling a list of tight that he couldn't have an erection. A Let it be said, that Laballe tried to warn had never really seen. The queen screamed simple operation would have sovled the youth programs that are identified as being the queen; tried to tell her that the people an unearthly cry for perhaps it suddenly receptive to Gay youth. problem but, not until late in the marriage,marriage. blamed her for their misery; tried to tell had torn across her brain and soul that she would he submit to the knife. Later, we will also be developing a her that the growing bitterness would had loved wrongly at the expense of one system for establishing Gay youth weekend Under the circumstances, the princess eventually bring hatred with a thousand who had moved her beyond measure and could have had her pick of male lovers. centers as well as permanent facilities. It's eyes glowing red before the windows of unto death itself. a big project, but with your help and a little After all, the French had always believed Versailles. Antoinette paid no heed. Two years later, Marie Antoinette went that marriage was never meant to interfere time, if can be done. Our Statistical In the Summer of 1789, the storm, to the guillotine. She who had been queen a new with sex. But, she showed no interest in Information Library will be joined by a new building for so long, broke. The Bastille fell of taste, was now the queen of sorrows. Library, men whatsoever. Instead, it was to women Newsclipping Library,Library. a General on July 14 and the king and queen, the One of those must surely have been one as a whom she turned for love. and a Gfuture a y yo u Informationt Line former too weak and the latter too hated, that far too many of us can understand. She National hInformation Center. Her firstfirst "affaire de coeur" was with the National Gay Youth Information Center. could do nothing about it. Then the mob had rejected love because it had come in an Because many of us know what it's like Princess de Lamballe. Lamballe was a Because marched on Versailles itself, 12 miles unexpected package. She had gone, in- to be awaken in the middle of the night by plain sort of person, the kind who, if people outside Paris, demanding the head of the stead, with the beautiful Duchesse, but youth that have been thrown out of their call to mind colors, would have been Duchesse. They were too late. That love, true love, which might have saved homes, we have also begun planning a characterized as brown. Still, she loved worthy had already fled to Switzerland her, had been in the plain Lamballe. National Gay Youth Crisis Center. Like the Marie Antoinette with a quiet and unob- where she could watch in perfect safety. Information Center.Center, the Crisis Center will strusive devotion. Lamballe watched too — but from have a toll free phone line, plus a variety of In 1775, a year after she became queen.queen, In 1775, a year Versailles and when the mob forced the networking programs, and shelter develop- Marie Antoinette met the Duchesse de Marie Antoinette met royal family to return to Paris, she ment programs. We realize that this will Polignac. The Duchesse was beautiful, Polignac. The followed, determined to offer her beloved take considerable time, but someone needs made up in a rainbow dream with the moist made up in what help she could. to start on it now. loveliness of a shower on a Summer's day. The revolutionary authorities, unable to The final part of our programming was The queen fell and fell hard, "a clap of The lay hands on the Duchesse, siezed poor, the development of Specialized Gay Youth thunder," she called it,it. and not for a long-suffering Lambelle instead and flung Funds. Initiated a year ago,ago. these consist moment, from the minute they laid eyes on moment, her into La Force,Force. a miserable, catch-all of our National Gay Youth Fund for AIDS were they ever apart — day or each other, were they ever prison. There, she was murdered. They cut Education,Education. National Gay Youth Fund for night. off her head, sliced her genitals from Crisis Intervention, and the Texas Gay of Versailles at the time Given the Court of Versailles between her thighs and stuffed them into Youth Funds. A new memorial scholarship spent nights going where the best people her mouth. The head was jammed on a fund is also being looked into. These funds the whole thing in and out of bookcases, the pole, carried by a man who wore her pubic allow contributors to donate to a given with a Gallic might have been viewed with hair as a mustache. subject matter or geographic area. Our all her clan shrug. But, the Duchesse and all Through the streets of Paris they plans are to also allow these funds to were far poorer than they thought they marched, crying obscenities, until they support qualified programs of other organi- ought to be. reached the place where the queen was zations as well as our own. Quelle difference money? Antoinette held prisoner. Outside her window, they In an age where more and more loaded them all down with wealth until the howled, screaming for her to look, gaze homeless youth are identified as being Duchesse was costing the Crown more in a down at the grotesque head of the one who Gay, even greater numbers of youth are year than Madam de Pompadour had cost had loved her most of all. committing suicide, and the numbers of Louis XV in a decade. All this at a time Antoinette would not. But then the young people that are HIV Positive Antoinette seated on the plank of a when the American Revolution was costing jailers came and held her, pressed her face Marie more and more being led to her execution. This is the increases, it becomes more France plenty without the proper system of against the bars, made her look at tumbrel being famous eyewitness sketch by David. Collec- important for our efforts to expand as well taxation to pay for it. in hideous death who, in life, she Lamballe in tion Viollet. as continue. For more information, or to make a contribution (payable to "NGAYA" or "A New Tomorrow"), write to: NGAYA Networks Asked to Pull Nut & Honey Ad GLAAD Says at P.O. Box 190426,190426. Dallas, TX 75219-0426. The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against (CAMMP), met with Kellogg executives rather than because they have been called Defamation (GLAAD) has contacted the and organized protests at Kellogg's cor- honey. "That's ludicrous," says Miller. advertising departments at NBC, ABC and porate offices in Michigan. "Initially "The honey pun is used a number of tunestimes CBS, asking them to pull Kellogg's Kellogg seemed somewhat receptive to throughout the ad." offensive ad for Nut & Honey Crunch CAMMP's efforts," says GLAAD media Last week, the National Gay and Lesbian cereal. The ad, in which a bunch of committee chair Stephen Miller, "but now Task Force released a study showing that cowboys pull their guns on a wagon train the company has turned intransigent and, reported incidents of anti-Gay violence cook who they think has called them we understand, has cut off communication increased 42% from 1986 to 1987. The "honey," is widely regarded as condoning with CAMMP. It was time to take the study singles out Kellogg's commercial for anti-Gay violence. NBC agreed to meet problem directly to the networks and, as a trivializing, legitimizing and encouraging BOOT CAMP SALOON with GLAAD in June to talk about the New York based group, we were in a good anti-Gay violence. According to GLAAD MILWAUKEE'S executive director Craig Davidson, "The problem. position to do that." executive LEATHER / LEVI BAR GLAAD brought the ad to the public's Reportedly,Reportedly. the company pulled the ad NGLTF study and the brutal attack on two attention on its national radio program, for review at one point in response to Gay men in Central Park in June under- 209 E. National Naming Names, in November of last year viewer complaints, but decided it was not score the danger of the Nut & Honey ad's Milwaukee, WI and again in March of this year. Another offensive or dangerous. Kellogg's has message that any hint of affection between 414-643-6900 organization, the Coalition Against Media/ argued that the cowboys pull their guns people of the same sex can appropriately Marketing Prejudice in Chicago because there is "nuttin" for breakfast be responded to with lethal violence." July 8, 1988—August 11, 1988—WISCONSIN LIGHT-8 MEDICALLY SPEAKING Should Everyone Get the HIV Eisenberg Will Streamline, Antibody Test? Functionalize County Clerk Office Antibody Clerk). I want to streamline it, give more By Roger Gremminger, MD C bang for the buck. For example, that office 1I wish to devote to C The next few columns will have a 24 hour number that will answer about •HIV-HIV infection. With this some issuesissues Continued from Page 1 all the time." He shakes his head. "I have discuss the issue of column, 1I wish toto never, never worked a 60 hour week. 80,90 whether to get tested or not. And in a Great Lakes Dragway. Somehow that hours, more. That's my style. That's me." followingfollowing article I wish to address what one doesn't surprise you at all. One can easily believe that and it is do for one's self and others, if the HIV can do Eisenberg wants the Lesbian/Gay vote confirmed by other sources. test is positive. In these articles, I wish to so he is asked if he fears a possible Eisenberg sees his campaign as having a clear up some misconceptions about HIV homophobic backlash? two-pronged purpose. One is to educate infectioninfection for which I believe science does Without hesitation, he shakes his head the public about this very important office. have some answers. What must be vigerously and laughs out loud. He has, he As he says, "If"if I can draw appropriate rememberedremembered is that science does not says, been for so long in the forefront as an interest and attention to this election — always give precise, black and white advocate for unpopular causes, for minor- this exciting and important Office — which answers which apply to all cases. But ity rights that worries about backlashes has been so badly neglected and ignored, I rather, the science isis the result of data never enter his head. As far as Gays are will serve Milwaukee County and Wiscon- analysis which draws conclusions from Roger Gremminger, MD concerned, he says,says. "I probably have more sin well." statistics.statistics, averages, means, etc. Diseases strains. to do with you guys than anyone you'll The second prong, of course, is to win. always have variable expressions and sequence with those two strains. to to our monoga- interview. I have represented Gay clients As part of this, be will conduct a hard factors which change those averages in So what does this mean to tests? Well, criminal cases, sex discrimination suits, driving campaign, for that is him. He has individual cases. And indeed, there is mous couple both with positive in practice any A significant portion of my challenged the incumbent and the other much more toto learn.learn. I conclude that they could practice everything. does no staff is Gay. In fact, there haven't contenders, not once, but six times, to a But let's get on with this discussion — sexual behavior they like which office and stomach any years when I haven't had Gays debate. So far, none have accepted his "Should I get thethe HIV screening test?" physical harm. Cold viruses been regardless. It is working for me." And, he adds.adds, "I gauntlet. Various patients have asked me this over fluflu viruses will be shared working long standing presently have a client facing a jail The only cloud over all this and a the years and my response is still the same. always wise to exclude other long presently tests should be sentence who has AIDS." question that had to be asked concerned "If you know thethe result of the test, how will infections and appropriate tests relationship So, that out of the way, he wants to be the suspension of his law license by the it affect you? Will you live lifelife differently? done for all patients early in a for infec- County Clerk. Why? Wisconsin Supreme Court which becomes Will you change any behavior? Will it including possibly stool cultures and infec- Quickly he replies with his own question. effective August 1, 1988. change your social life? How will you deal tions like amebiasis, giardiasis, and elimin- "What has the incumbent (Zablocki) In answer, he says he is appealing "to with the information for your benefit and tious bacteria. But once those are elimin- "What infections accomplished? He's accomplished a stamp the U.S. Supreme Court, if necessary" and the benefit of those you love?" These are ated and two men have HIV Well if collection," and that's about it. The only then cites an article in the June 3, 1988 the things you need to consider. But the only, they can do most anything. Well collection," he's been elected, Eisenberg says, Milwaukee Journal headlined "Eisenberg choice is always yours. I cannot answer the they can, why can "single" HIV infected reason as of "obvious confusion about his Battles On." The article,article. bylined to question for you. individuals do anything sexually as long as is because (Referring to the late Con- Richard Jones and Ralph Olive, lists the First, letlet us consider how one might live they have sex with only other HIV infected surname." of Zablocki to which the present four complaints which boil down to,to, as differently. The first and single most individuals? Why? Because of the risk of gressman four a Clerk is no relation). "He's been Eisenberg says, "that I tried too hard to important aspect of living that comes to getting other infections which can cause County Clerk Eisenberg increases (in his salary). He's my clients. See what it says," he tells mind is sex. But actually in a sense, can person to get sick faster and die faster, denied merit help my leadership of any kind" and, the public is sick of lawyers anyone afford to practice anything but such as herpes, CMV, syphilis, gonorrhea, provided no leadership Light. "I think the office of County Clerk fight for their clients. I'm safer sex? The simple answer is no. But a chlamydia, etc. as a result, the office who won't try to fight "Do you know," he deeper looks says, "it depends." If you are I realize we spent a lot of time on just the "doesn't function." "Do a battler. That's me."me.- "that there is no running his hand over single and dating and have not settled into question of HIV and sex. But what about all asks with obvious disgust, He leans forward, running a Constitutional gesture common to him. a relationship, thenthen one must always play the other considerations? If you knew you state law which obligates the table in a gesture the job to which attacks, even my worst safe and avoid the high risk behaviors. But were infected, would you take better care Officeholder to work at "Regardless of attacks, I'm a hard working, if one is in a relationship, the picture is of your health, would you get under the he's elected?" critics will not deny I'm the table, looking leader. I will make quite complicated. care of a physician? Would it not be better Eisenberg leans across the dedicated, competent a functional Clerk's office. If the relationship is new and just to get the test voluntarily and anonymous- intently. "I want to make others proud of the County Clerk's out of it (County to starting, it would be best to practice safer ly, then to get yourself into a situation governmental office out That's what I want to do." sex techniques in a strictly monogamous where the test is required, say for military way for a certain period of time and then service, for insurance purposes, or for both be tested. Then, there will be some surgery.surgery, etc? Then how would you deal assuredness thatthat the test results will be with the result? Would you have a support accurate to a degree. How long to wait for system and would you work more diligently YOU CAN this test isis a very good question and in maintaining a good support system? unfortunately we do not have a pat answer. How would you deal with thoughts of Six months is probably the period of time death? How would you deal with getting when most people ifif infected would be good health care? positive. But some recent data from a new So our simple question "Should I get the techniquetechnique of testing not for antibody but HIV antibody test?" is really not so simple for the virus' genetic material in human after all. And we have just barely begun to cells shows that a person can have the virus consider everything we need to. All I can years say is I wish you well but please give it very HELP to three years HELP in his cells for perhaps up to three before the test for antibodies will be serious thought and consideration. positive. This appears to be very rare. Love, Roger. If You: So let'slet's suppose two men start a monogamous sexual relationship and wait ✓ are a male who has had sex with another six months and get tested?tested? If both are R negative, then most any sexual behavior male since 1977—even once that is enjoyed and does not injure or tear E or body tissuestissues is okay between the two. V Infections is quite unlikely to be transmit- ted. Any outside sexual activity must ✓ have taken illegal drugs by needle observe safer sex practices but, of course, Si LUTHER this introduces some element of risk. or If one isis positive and one is negative, C ✓ of HIV infection then safer sex must always be practiced. In A have AIDS or a symptom addition, the couple has to deal with that S or information in a loving,loving, caring manner with T L each other or break off the sexual ✓ have a positive antibody test for HIV relationship.relationship. R L If both are positive, is safer sex E or necessary? I feel the answer is no. There are at leastleast two studies of ten to twenty N ✓ are a sexual partner of anyone described patients each that indicate that a person is ... infected once and only once with a strain of N above the HIV virus. Once one is infected and has C antibodies, one isis resistant to infections Please refrain from with other strains of thethe virus. It is clear 0 that there are various strains of the virus K blood or that can cause disease progression to be donating blood plasma faster or slower (or possibly not at all — the answer is not known). Once infected, the UFMCC The Wisconsin blood and plasma centers ask you virus can slowly change in one's body, N w Uoi E to please help us keep the supply safe either by small changes inin its genetic material — mutation — or by a biological Among the panels to be added to the Names change inin its ability to destroy body cells. A Project Quilt this year will be one remember- end virus can ing Rev. David L. Callentine. By years end Need more information? recent article showed that the virus the quilt will consist of over 10,000 3'x6' become more aggressive in attacking and panels, each commerating an individual who destroying cells even when itit does not has died of AIDS. The quilt is now touring 20 mutate or change genetically. But patients cities and will be on display at Chicago's Navy Wisconsin AIDS Hotline 1-800-334-AIDS hours are 3-8 viral cultures done over a Pier from July 9-11. Viewing who have had viral cultures p.m. July 9; 7 a.m.-8 p.m. July 10 and 7 period of time have viruses grown in the a.m.-6 p.m. July 11. For further information Madison AIDS Support Network Milwaukee AIDS Project lab with very small degrees of genetic inin Chicago call (312) 472-4460. The quilt will 255-1711255-1711 273-AIDS change explainable by mutation and not by then move to Minneapolis where it will be strain. There was displayed from July 15-17 at the Metrodome. infection with another strain. For times or other information, call (612) LaCrosse County Health Dept. Green Bay Center Project, Inc. only one patient with two strains farther 824-1567. The quilt will not be displayed in 785-9723 437-7400 that patient probably the four month tour. apart genetically and that Wisconsin during the P011P0114270 4210 (12/1/7)(12/87) was infected at the same time or in rapid July 8, 1988—August 11,198811, 1988—WISCONSIN LIGHT-9 WORLD VIEWS AND OPINIONS ENGLAND By Poul Burke sexual disease." THAILAND Special to Wisconsin Light Turner, in his article, contends that the By John Hubert, "Paz y Liberation"Liberacion" ledged to be the most popular and honest Exclusive to Wisconsin Light The June 5 issue of the London Sunday minister's suspicions are not ill-founded. Prime Minister Thailand has had in many Telegraph carried a somewhat lengthy Quoting another government minister who Prem Tinsulanond, Prime Minister of years. Thailand, article with large, bold headlines asking refused to be named, he writes, "What Thailand, has been accused of being Opposition leader Chalern, when called "Is there a Homosexual Conspiracy?" The neither ministers nor senior officials knew homosexual by his opponents in the "a toad" by a Prem supporter, replied, "A reporter, Graham Turner, talked to opin- at the time, was how entrenched homosex- Parliament of Thailand. He has been in toad is no different from a homosexual. office ion-formers throughout a cross section of uals were in the upper reaches of the office for eight years. Months of rain cannot smooth a toad's British society and his findings, I think, are medical establishment." And it was they Opposition party leader Chalern Yubam- rough skin." interesting. who "insisted" that the AIDS campaign rung claimed to have photographs and "Likewise, a homosexual is always a For some, such as Oxford consultant, "walk straight past the fact that there is a documentary•documentary evidence relating to what he homosexual, no matter what position he called John Gallwey, there is no moral distinction distinction to be drawn between homo- Prem's "peculiar behavior." He holds and how long," said Chalern. He also said he would between hetero and homosexuality. Gall- and heterosexuality, and establishes that would produce two young army described an instance when he said a officers to wey is reported to have said that, "since they are equal in the eyes of man, the law collaborate his claims at a British cabinet minister had resigned when parliamentary no education isn't going to shift young and God." no-confidence debate, which his homosexuality was revealed. He said had been scheduled people's sexual orientation, schools should The minister continued, "Gay comes for May 9, 1988. anyone else with a similar position should Prem avoided the be "man enough" to stand down. present homosexuality as an equal alterna- first,first, you notice (in the campaign ads), and debate by dissolving Parliament and calling new Letters of encouragement and support tive", exactly as he does with his medical then a word, straight, for heterosexual new general elec- tions for July 9. can be sent to: Prime Minister Prem students. He further suggests that homo- which is right out of the homosexual 9. The newly elected Parliament will then Tinsulanond, Government House, Bang- sexuality might be taught "anytime after vocabulary. We were all too naive or dull to make recommenda- tions to King Bhumibol kok.kok, Thailand. the age of 12." spot it. We never properly brought into Adulyadej who will appoint the Prime Minister, For those of you in America who might focus the fact that the vast majority of Minister, the head of As we go to press, word has been government. think this a bit strange,strange. the notion that people suffering from the disease in this received from Light's correspondant in According to East/West homo and heterosexuality are morally country are homosexuals — and so the East/West Magazine of Bagkok that Premier Prem Tinsulanond's London, Prem's enjoyment of the equal is now, according to the paper.paper, more 'Gay' lobby won the battle, game, set and the company lover has been identified as Sot Chitriada, of young men has long been widely accepted in the medical and media match. Their supreme triumph came when known in a 21 year-old Thai "flywight" boxing Bangkok. Thai Gays affectionately refer establishments than one might expect in our TV advertisements didn't mention refer to champion. This information has also been him as "Aunti Prem." However, this is the Anglican high places. homosexuality at all." the published in East/West a magzine for Gay first time it has been raised publicly by According to Dr. Richard Smith, assis- The principal AIDS organization in this publicly by his Asians written in Bangkok and published opponents. Prem, 67, is generally acknow- tant editor of the British Medical Journal, country is the Terrence Higgins Trust with in London. "present orthodoxy is to regard it (homo- a budget supplied by the government of sexuality) as a variety of normality." nearly two million dollars of your money. PUERTO RICO Similarly, in a recent statement, John Turner quoted government ministers as Yates,Yates. chairman of the Church of Eng- saying that it is "the general belief in the By Dr. Jose Toro-Alfonso difficult thing. land's Board of Social Responsibility and cabinet" that the Trust is the homosexual Special to Wisconsin Light To be a man or woman we have to teach Bishop of Gloucester, stated that "while all lobby and directs the conspiracy and that Greetings to all readers of Light! with ourselves, means much more than having a sexual activity is tinged with sinfullness," one of its central aims is to proselytise on ideas from the Caribbean. penis or a vagina. If that is all it were, then morals in sexual matters "are more to do behalf of homosexuality. In my last column, I wrote to you about we are defined and limited by our genitals. with relationships than specific acts" — In the Church of England, the Synod homophobia here in Puerto Rico. For this The important thing for Gays and Lesbians and that "a homosexual act of intercourse recently voted in favor of a motion that issue, I would like to make a few remarks to remember is that after the orgasm, no performed with love is preferable to a homosexual genital acts "fall short of the on racism and prejudice we learn in our matter who it is with, we are a person and heterosexual one performed with lust." ideal," which, in the minds of many such society. that is all that counts. When it comes to TV, people I have as Brandon Jackson, is decidedly equivo- It is evident that Gays and Lesbians have Here in Puerto Rico our invisibility or our merely a talked with at the BBC say that there's cal. The statement is, he opines, merely a not been educated on the moon. We are capacity to pass as straights, is one of our road to total nothing less than complete acceptance of temporary diversion on the road to total educated fundamentally heterosexual fam- major difficulties in the process of self- homosexuality." acceptance of homosexuality among the ilies. It is here where, for the first time, we affirmation. Recently, a friend of color told However, clerics such as Brandon Jack- priesthood. In due course, homosexual hear and see the comments and gestures me of all his difficulties as a person of color son, Provost of Bradford seem to be marriage will come. directed against us. By one means or the but had to admit that to be Gay presented convinced that the changed climate to- Turner concludes that "the homosexual other, we quickly learn to hide our most greater difficulties. I had to agree with establish- wards homosexuals is the result of "a lobby and its allies in the liberal establish- intimate sexual desires. Little by little we him. As a person of color here in Puerto sustained propaganda campaign" by "a ment have achieved their firstfirst objective: to internalize the idea that homosexuality is Rico, he had, as he grew up, his family, intelligentsia that Gay lobby which operates in a cohesive persuade much of the intelligentsia not only, not correct or appropriate in any community and church to validate him. For morally way." homo- and heterosexuality are morally way, but that it is an intrinsic moral evil of no Gay or Lesbian here is that the case. As The advertising campaign to combat equal. the worst possible kind. This process is young Gays or Lesbians few, very few of The famous conservative writer, Kings- AIDS is one case which gives pause to called "The internalization of homo- us, perhaps none, have parents who will ley Amis says, "My own belief is that those reluctant to entertain conspiracy phobia" because, believing what we hear help us. Because of the general invisibility queers were better off when less was theories. The Telegraph quotes on govern- from our parents and friends, we direct the of Gays and Lesbians, there are few, if any known about them. One of the great liberal ment minister as saying that "The AIDS antipathy and disgust inward to ourselves. role models from whom we can gain prejudice campaign would indicate that the homo- fallacies is that hostility and Finally, when we, in Puerto Rico, try and perspective on ourselves and from whom out of ignorance. To explain them- sexuals are well established and have very come out of move toward acceptance of our orientation we could learn that our capacity to love is does not make queers more attrac- powerful influence behind the scenes, selves does that is made difficult and, for some, not a crime. tive. There is a deep abhorrence which will because it (the AIDS campaign) was impossible because of the profound depth To accept this situation without trying to never be reduced and which will, indeed, deliberately distorted so as not to offend never of internalization that has already happen- strike back can and often does, lead to only be exacerbated by finding out more them, to pretend that AIDS is a general ed. To a greater or less degreee, we go sever depression and hostility much of about them. They only fuel that abhor- problem, whereas the truth is that, in the through life trying to see ourselves as the which is directed against ourselves. In rence." Western World, it is essentially a homo- lesser beings others have told us we are. Puerto Rico.Rico, many Gay and lesbian Puerto Ricans try very hard not to be suicides are caused by this self-hatred that "obvious" and not to be identified with was brought on by our society. Inin other SINGAPORE other Gays or Lesbians and go to great persons, this internalized homophobia lengths to avoid association with those who prevents the establishment of long lasting, By Hashim transvestites are easy to spot compared to are really "us." We criticize the "drag intimate relations. If one is to have Special to Wisconsin Light straight-acting Gays. Therefore, the gov- intimate relationships with persons of the ernment has difficulty tracking the latter. queens" and the "leathermen" because Singaporean government is not same sex, one must have a great capacity The Another step being taken is for those they are "too loud" and we make excuses taking strict action against the Gay com- for self-affirmation and acceptance that is taking strict action caught and suspected to be in the high risk to ourselves by saying that it is not munity. The action is meant to prevent the contrary to internalized homophobia and group to be isolated and sent for blood necessary to show off one's sexual orienta- Four people have died cultural machismo. For us who are Latins, spread of AIDS. Four tests. If found negative they are released tion because, as we tell ourselves, "sexual- already and a few others it is necessary to constantly examine our from the disease with all their data taken and their files kept ity is a private thing." be carriers of the virus. The attitudes toward ourselves and take our- are said to be in a program in a computer. This group is Certainly, sexuality is a private matter has caused quite a panic among the selves through what is really detoxifica- disease has the first to be screen tested for the virus if and what happens between two consenting Many pamphlets and posters on tion. It is only after this that we can hope people. Many anything happens. No Gays in Singapore adults is no one's particular business. But, and AIDS are posted everywhere. for happiness. safe sex and want to go through such an ordeal and the reality is different. In Puerto Rico, as in panic had cooled down, but then one • • • The suffer such humiliation among family and many of the states of the United States.States, of AIDS and so the local people man died of friends. Singaporean people are very there exists no defense of privacy. For The author is a Clinical Psychologist, frightened again. have been frightened conservative about their culture and tradi- example, in 1987, the police entered the Executive Director of the AIDS Foundation spread of the virus, the To stop the tions and most of all their "moral values". apartment of two Gay men in Georgia and of Puerto Rico. Should you want to write to taking new tough action. No government is taking new We respect the family more than any other arrested them for acts that are natural to him with questions about psychology whether this action will be one knows thing. So, due to this, many cruising areas us. and/or AIDS, his address is Apartado step the authorities successful. The firstfirst step are deserted now. Perhaps this step might On the other hand, if it is not necessary Postal 4223, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, 00919. stop all Gays and are taking is to stop appear to be successful or it might turn out to demonstrate sexuality, we ought to ask any bars, transvestites from entering to make matters worse as many Gays may why all the media insist on showing off Those spotted and Free HIV Tests discos and night clubs. turn on to the wrong people. heterosexuality? Everything in TV com- asked to leave thought to be Gays are asked It is very difficult for us to live in a mercials appeals to heterosexuality, gener- plain clothes police are in Stevens Point immediately. The plain country where Gays are not accepted. ally through the exploitation of the bodies on the prowl in all the bars and night clubs. of women. Heterosexuality here in Puerto In cooperation with the Stevens Point The second step the government is Rico is used to sell cars, beer, cigarettes Monday Night Dance Club Plus (MNDCP) taking is to stop all men's fashion shows if and almost every other thing you can think and the management of the Platwood Club.Club, the models wear skimpy briefs, as well as of. It seems that the assumption is that Center Project, Inc. will be offering free to stop macho shows at night. All these heterosexuality is the only orientation that HIV antibody testing with their mobile unit shows are treated as illegal and are exists and thus, all other possibilities can on Saturday, July 16 from 11:00 a.m. to prohibited now. Any establishment that be safely ignored. 6:00 p.m. at The Platwood Club, three runs these kinds of shows have their The question that, I think, should be miles west of Stevens Point on Rt. 10. licenses confiscated. asked about "drag queens" and others Watch for "Private party" sign. The third step is for the police to prowl who proudly and publically display their Group counseling sessions will occur at all the cruising areas such as Orchard orientation reflects our taught attitudes 12:00, 2:00 and 4:00 with individual Street and Scott Road. Patrol police are on toward "machismo" which, here in Puerto counseling following each session — the prowl every hour. So far the methods Rico is a very powerful concept. With lasting two hours each. seem to be successful. Most of the cruising machismo we have internalized the so- All testing will be completed by 8:00 areas are very quiet now. Not a single Gay called "norm" of what it is to be a man and p.m. when the bar will open for regular can be seen cruising around. Transvestites what it is to be a woman. For us to business. The front bar will be operating are gone too. According to the authorities, MINIM 1,11:11:1111hAdam/ transcend this norm is for us here, the most during the entire time. July 8, 1988—August 11, 1988—WISCONSIN LIGHT-10 RELIGIOUS OUTREACH Dissent Within the Churches... New Hope Metropolitan Community By Fr. James ArimondArlmond person makes to any and all authority. It cannot be a policy or method out of which Church Takes Word of God Seriously Today, conservative men and women inin we always operate. IfIf it becomes that, then By C. Alan most denominations, and especially within it is called anarchy and is non-productive in talkstalks about New Hope, the Roman Catholic tradition, get all bent IfIf someone the long run. Church, you may out of shape when they hear of "dissent" Metropolitan Community The Gays/Lesbians who are protesting "Gay church". Well, within their ranks.ranks. "Dissent" has become hear it called thethe at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York; the — we are not a Gay a nasty, dirty "seven-letter-word" for most that's a misnomer priests who are promoting and fifightingghting for are a Christian church dedicat- of them. They see dissent as a personal church. We are a women's ordination; the Gay/Lesbian writ- Christ's message of love forfor all attack upon them and all that they hold ed to Jesus Christ's ers who are advocating sacramental a special ministry to sacred! For them dissent is nothing more people. We do have a unions:unions; and all the rest, are not outside the affirming and sup- or less than a pulling apart of the very the Gay community, Church! They are as much a part of the who desire to seams that hold together the fabric of porting same-sex couples Church as was St. Paul.Paul, (The great each other. We do civilization and correct reason (orthodoxy). commit themselves to each dissenter), St. Francis.Francis, Martin Luther, St. Gay people How sad and how profoundly mistaken not believe scripture condemns John Neuman, St. Aelred, St. Clare, St. ordain into thethe they are! for being Gay. We also ordain NEW HOPE Teresa of Ayala, and thousands of other who are Despite their personally inhibiting and ministry of the Gospel people Metropolitan Community Church great hero's and heroines of the faithfaith who of narrow life style, human beings were never openly Gay who also show evidence went before us. They are Christians and/or with the child of God." created by the Creator to be a Guernsey being gifted by the Holy Spirit with world! You are a child Catholics in good standing. a word of challenge dairy herd. We are not dumb animals abilities necessary to serve as pastors. No New Hope also has a The Holy Spirit has always confused the "We are not all that plodding one behind the other just waiting other denomination has this complete to thethe Gay community: "We established church and this is as it should sometimes build to be feed, exercised and milked from the established ministry to the Gay community, but we are we can and should be. We sometimes be because we have learned and we preach hetero- cradle to the grave! "Dissent" is God's be because have not a Gay church. walls between ourselves and thethe that "God's ways are not our ways; God's shunning gift. ItIt comes with the ability to reason and "God's New Hope, M.C.C., does not limit its sexual community, even thoughts are not our thoughts"! We will support us. We the gift of free will. ItIt is a necessary ministry to Gay people. We have a ministry straights who love and support always be confused by the Spirit as She not instrumentinstrument of the truly human person and to people PERIOD. Gays are not thethe only need toto be about building bridges, calls us to new vistas of God's love. The a community itit is also necessary for spiritual growth. people who need God's word of challenge walls. We must help fosterfoster a Spirit challenges us, pushes us.us, blows our Dissent is a normal part of church life and comfort. New Hope stands as a bright where thethe quality of one's character trulytruly minds, forces us to go beyond ourselves. ItIt orientation and always has been. (The Acts of the light in a dark world for all people to find counts and where one's sexual orientation is only those who think that they are God our Apostles is filled with debate after debate their way back toto God. Because of our is of no account. We sin against our who will be sure that there is nothing idolize as the young church tried to open itself to special ministry to the Gay community, we brothers and sisters when we idolize "new" out there for them to learn! to thethe extent the workings of the Spirit.) ItIt is by means have also been equipped to minister to physical beauty and youth to God, as the perfect lover, wants to be a place in our of dissent that new ideas are formulated other people — heterosexual people — that we do. There must be a surprise us at every moment in our life with and new charisms are recognized. who have been hurt by the church and thethe community forfor those who are not as new and wonderful gifts and revelations. What we must remember, however, is world. beautiful and no longer young, but whose With closed eyes we miss it all! that dissent is dissent! ItIt is not the Heterosexuals who have gone through a spirits are gentle and loving, whose beauty "norm"! ItIt therefore cannot be "auto- —Shalom... Fr. James divorce and find condemnation in theirtheir own is trulytruly deeper than skin." matic" or the regularregular responseresponse that a congregation, can find at New Hope a New Hope, M.C.C., is not a Gay church. church that will love and support them. We take the Word of God seriously and New Hope has the mission of pointing heed thethe Gospel's call toto repentance and Ministry Brings Exciting people to the God who heals and forgivesforgives faith. We do not attempt toto compromise and restores. thethe teachings of Jesus toto suit our Gay Challenges to Lay-Pastor There are heterosexual parents of Gay community and members. Instead,instead, we lift and Lesbian children who may find neither thethe challenging lifestyle of Jesus Christ Wisconsin Light would likelike to welcome a Wisconsin Christ are acceptable and equal. support nor understanding from theirtheir before our entire community — Gay and columnist to its pages. For his "first new When I look back at the 2 year period in congregations. These parents may have straight, young and old, and seek to draw time out", he has written a brief introduc- which I separated from God, I can see why problems with guilt and self-recrimination. all people to the Savior. New Hope, M.C.C. tion and will, in future, be addressing he allowed me to go. He had to show me New Hope has a word of comfort and is a Christian church with a special various religious questions from the Gay/ various that he still loved me even when everyone strength forfor these parents. ministry toto Gays. If you need thisthis ministry, perspective. He invites all who Lesbian else said he could not, because I was gay. There are parents who children have come join us on Sunday evenings at 6:30 have questions to write to him. have Because God created me and loves me for AIDS or who have died from AIDS. They p.m. at Kenwood United Methodist Church Wisconsin Light encourages all religious who and what I am, I have made this my may not find the support they need in theirtheir (2319 East Kenwood), across fromfrom thethe points of view. Please feel free to write. points mission to spread the gospel of Jesus own congregations. New Hope offers thesethese UWM Student Union. Expect toto be loved, Christ to his beloved Gay and non-Gay parents and their children a place forfor comforted and challenged. By Jay A. Clark children. healing and reconciliation. New Hope New Hope, M.C.C., at its most recent I would like to take the opportunity to Now at age 22, 1I know God is not finished offers parents strength and consolation in congregational meeting on Friday, June thank the Wisconsin Light for the invitation with me yet and every day brings new and the Gospel of Christ — if their children die. 17, established the development of an to write this column. II wish to inform the exciting challenges. II know the Lord loves There are heterosexuals whose support aggressive stewardship program thatthat will readers, that the views in this column may me and has blessed me with a spouse who of the Gay community may have brought help our members learn thethe biblically-- not be the views of the Wisconsin Light. is also a friend and the other half of my upon themselves condemnation and ridi- based reasons forfor generous Christian shar- But then, you can't please everyone all the soul. InIn the Lord, we two are one. Barry cule from their pastors. New Hope wel- ing of all of our gifts. We hope thisthis will time, however I promise to give you and I accept the challenge of ministry and comes these brothers and sisters toto help establish thethe necessary financialfinancial base something to think about each month, good thank God for working in our lives. build a community of love that breaks down needed toto pay a pastor a decent wage. Christian or bad. Are you puzzled about being Christian false barriers. Until that time,time, we continue toto be served Remember, with God before us who can and Gay? Beyond this, we have a concern for thethe by clergy within thethe congreation and be against us... So now, let us begin what I 1. Can I be a Christian and Gay? YES! world's hungry, for ending racism and supportive clergy outside the congrega- hope to become a long lasting friendship. 2. Is homosexuality A SIN? NO! apartheid, for stamping out sexism and tion.tion. II was brought up in a small northwest 3. What did Jesus say about being ageism. New Hope has a message of hope New Hope, M.C.C., continues toto wor- suburban area of Chicago along the Gay? NOTHING! to the Gay community: "You are dearly ship every Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m. at III./Wis.III./Wis. border. My childhood background 4. Did God destroy Sodom and Gomorrah loved by God in Christ! In Christ you can Kenwood United Methodist Church, 2319 in religion was predominently Methodist because of homosexuality? NO! learn to live a life based on hope and love. E. Kenwood Blvd., across fromfrom the UWM and Catholic until the age of 13. At that And can you find out why He destroyed You have a purpose and mission in the Student Union. All are welcome. time II joinedjoined a Baptist church and began a Sodom and Gomorrah in Ezekiel. (See period of study and training in God's word. Ezekiel 16:48-50). From there II attended an Evangelical S.5. Does God accept my Homosexuality? Weakland Says Moral Responsibility church and began my practical experience YES! (Promiscuity) NO! as a lay-Pastor ministering to patients in 6. Is AIDS the wrath of God? NO! Varies With Each Situation nursing homes. 7. IfIf II II give my life to Christ, do I have to By Sue Burke The tasktask force and others had been body of Christ NO! II broke all ties with the give up my sexuality? NO! Adolescents who become sexually in- concerned that Weakland's earlier remarks for about a 2 year God created you as when II was seventeen for about 8. Why am II Gay? — God volved with adults may in many cases have would place additional guilt on youths who returned to Christ, you as you are! period, but eventually returned a Gay person and Loves you minimal or no moral responsibility forfor the are sexually abused. church. II disagree or just want to find this time joiningjoining a Charismatic IfIf you agree, disagree situation, but in general, youth have some In May, Weakland had written, "We by the spirit of God and lead you to write. soon felt touched by the spirit out more, letlet God's spirit moral responsibility for sexual activity must not imply that the abuser is not guilty But II disagreed with 837, became 'born again.' Saving Grace Tabernacle, P.O. Box freely consented to. of serious crime, but we could easily give a structural beliefs and some of the church structural Antioch, IL 60002-0837. Milwaukee Archbishop Rembert G. falsefalse impression thatthat any adolescent who the quiet members of the May of Israel protect us and lead felt they excluded May the God of protect Weakland described thosethose ideas as some of becomes sexually involved with an older of Christ. I feel all forms of worship to until Christ's return! body of Christ. I feel us in Victory until Christ's return! Catholic moral teaching in a June 23 person does so without any degree of column in the Catholic Herald newspaper. personal responsibility. But each case is Minneapolis Dignity Hosts Regional He was clarifying remarks he made in a different, we must remember." column on May 26 on pedophilia and the In his follow-upfollow-up column,column. Weakland Conference September 2-4 clergy. wrote, "I write as a Catholic bishop, from a He said the Adult and Family Ministry The Minneapolis chapter of Dignity, there will be a "special" Liturgy followed Catholic perspective, in a Catholic paper. and Catholic Social Services will begin a Dignity Twin Cities, an organization for by a poolside dinner and disco dance. In that Catholic traditiontradition we make aa new project to help victims of pedophilia Catholic Gays and Lesbians, will be hosting Sunday's schedule starts with a lunch distinction between legal and moral re- deal with anger and guilt. the Dignity Region VI Conference this that will include an additional keynote sponsibility. Weakland had also met with members of coming Labor Day weekend, September address by Gordon Gandy.Gandy, a former "We know thatthat Catholic morality is not the Milwaukee Common Council Task more it is 2-4, 1988. The Conference will be held at Benedictine Monk and priest and current always mirrored in law, more often it is Force on Sexual Aslault -.andand Domestic stricter, even though we wish to be a part the Ritz Minneapolis hotel which is con- president of Dignity Twin Cities. Gandy's stricter, even though we to part Violence on June 8, and shared the of the debate that seeks to keep our laws veniently locatedlocated near many fine stores, topic will be "Mutual Empowerment." the debate that seeks to keep our laws follow-up column with members before its based on moral restaurants and bars in downtown Minne- Sunday afternoon will include another based on sound moral principles." publication. He while is and apolis. workshop followed by a closing ritual. He said that while abortion is legal and Perry, coordinator of thethe Task is neither The Conference will feature a series of The cost of the entire Conference is only Terry pornography is not always banned, neither Force, said, "We believe he is very is morally permissible for Catholics. He workshops dealing with topics of great $48.50 if you register by July 23. This Force, said, is permissible Catholics. concerned about this issue in both thethe said that in thethe earlier column he was interest to the entire community. Satur- includes Saturday evening's dinner and concerned church and the community-at-large and we speaking about adolescents, not children, day's events will open with a keynote dance and Sunday's lunch. IfIf you would Ike speaking expect to continue working with the Arch- and said that adults are responsible and address by Katherine A. McLaughlin.McLaughlin, CSJ, to skip the Sunday lunch, the cost is only expect to and that are responsible diocese to develop its own abuse counsel- priests are more forfor theirtheir speaking on the theme of "Moving $35.00. diocese to priests are even responsible ing project. Both the tasktask force and the actions. Forward inin Freedom." The keynote speech For those interested in registration Archbishop have learned through thisthis But, he said, moral responsibility can be will be followed by three workshops of the forms, please write Dignity Twin Cities, positive experience." participant's choice. On Saturday evening, P.O. Box 3565, Minneapolis, MN 55403. TURN TO WEAKLAND, PAGE 11 -4

JulyJuly 8,8, 19881988—August—August 11,11, 19881988—WISCONSIN—WISCONSIN LIGHT SPORTSSPORTS NEWS LIGHT-11-11 NEWS NorthernNorthern WisconsinWisconsin IsIs FarFar FromFrom thethe "Middle"Middle ofof Nowhere"Nowhere" Flamingos and RaidersRaiders VieVie ByBy JerryJerry KoellerKoeller helphelp andand supportsupport thatthat youyou cancan givegive us.us. Yes,Yes, therethere isis lifelife aboveabove Portage, eveneven PerhapsPerhaps nextnext time,time, I'llI'll trytry andand bebe aa bitbit for Championship JulyJuly 16 thoughthough mostmost ofof thethe "Golden"Golden Cresent"Cresent" i.e.,i.e., lighterlighter andand telltell youyou aboutabout thethe nightlifenightlife inin thethe north.north. 'Till'Till then,then, thethe bestbest ofof luckluck andand By Jerry Warzyn,Warzyn, Sports EditorEditor La Crosse, Madison,Madison, Milwaukee,Milwaukee, AppletonAppleton andand GreenGreen BayBay areasareas don'tdon't actuallyactually believebelieve playplay ifif safe.safe. thatthat thethe restrest ofof usus areare partpart ofof Wisconsin.Wisconsin. InIn OhOh yes,yes. ifif anyoneanyone wouldwould likelike toto telltell meme ofof The Saturday Softball Beer League meeting, determined toto havehave threethree um-um- fact,fact, inin Chicago, theythey thinkthink wewe areare aa partpart ofof anan eventevent toto includeinclude herehere oror ofof somesome groupgroup (SSBL) of Milwaukee Competitive Division pires forfor thisthis importantimportant game.game. The game Canada!Canada! oror personperson whowho hashas beenbeen partpart ofof thethe LifeLife may determine itsits championship teamteam onon willwill bebe playedplayed at thethe upperupper diamond at YouYou maymay wonderwonder whywhy II shouldshould worryworry NorthNorth ofof Portage,Portage, contact,contact. J.F.J.F. Koeller,Koeller, Rt.Rt. Saturday,Saturday. July 16. This Division,Division. consisting Mitchell Park,Park. locatedlocated justjust behindbehind thethe about perceptionsperceptions likelike this?this? WhoWho carescares BoxBox 219,219, Hamburg,Hamburg, WIWI 54438-9632.54438-9632. of threethree teams,teams, determined notnot toto have Domes, beginningbeginning at 1:301:30 p.m.p.m. whatwhat othersothers think,think, right?right? Well,Well, itit doesdoes playoffs toto select thethe teamteam toto representrepresent thethe InIn other action,action. thethe Beer Garden appearsappears matter,matter, notnot justjust toto me,me, butbut toto thethe restrest ofof thethe WeaklandWeakland SSBL inin thethe Gay softballsoftball WorldWorld Series toto bebe toto behe thethe teamteam toto beat inin thethe women's GayGay andand LesbianLesbian communitycommunity ofof thethe north.north. Continued fromfrom pagepage 1010 held inin August inin Dallas,Dallas. Texas. As of thisthis division. InIn thethe RecreationRecreation Division„Division, La ForFor years,years. anyany eventevent takingtaking placeplace upup date twotwo teams,teams, Your Place Flamingo's and Cage and M&M Club areare runningrunning neckneck andand ofof varyingvarying degrees.degrees. "I"I amam suresure thatthat inin herehere hashas beenbeen aa non-eventnon-event andand little,little, ifif any,any. Raiders, are effectively tiedtied inin thethe qand-sjand- neck toto determine a championchampion toto representrepresent almostalmost allall cases,cases, whenwhen thethe abuserabuser isis aa space inin GayGay publicationspublications hashas beenbeen givengiven toto ings.ings. Your Place has a recordrecord of 9 wins and Milwaukee inin thethe newly formedformed recreation-recreation- priest,priest, aa parent,parent, oror thethe like,like, andand whenwhen itit isis aa us.us. ButBut we're out toto changechange thatthat byby makingmaking 11 loss,loss, while thethe Raiders have a recordrecord of 8 al tournamenttournament toto bebe heldheld inin conjunctionconjunction firstfirst experience,experience, thethe victimvictim isis trulytruly aa aa bitbit more noise,noise. ifif you'llyou'll letlet us.us. wins and 2 losses.losses. The teamsteams have played with thethe Gay World Series inin Dallas.Dallas. victimvictim and, therefore,therefore, thethe moralmoral responsi-responsi- The governors who gavegave usus thethe GayGay each other twice,twice, with each teamteam takingtaking Playoffs will bebe held JulyJuly 30 and August 6 bility,bility, ifif any,any, isis minimal.minimal. RightsRights legislationlegislation were fromfrom Stevens PointPoint also home a win. to determine thethe teamteam toto representrepresent SSBL inin "Getting"Getting outout ofof suchsuch aa situationsituation also to andand Wausau.Wausau. Part ofof Tony Earl'sEarl's lossloss waswas Saturday,Saturday. July 16, thethe twotwo teamsteams will thethe Women's World Series and Recreation-Recreation- seemsseems almostalmost impossibleimpossible becausebecause ofof thethe toto support of us.us. AssemblymanAssemblyman JohnJohn the victim's meet forfor thethe finalfinal timetime thisthis season. The al Tournament. specialspecial relationshiprelationship andand the victim's Robinson,Robinson, nownow mayormayor ofof Wausau helpedhelped toto SSBL League Committee at itsits recentrecent fears,"fears," WeaklandWeakland said.said. getget thethe privacyprivacy andand antianti-discrimination-discrimination "In"In anyany case,case, wewe shouldshould notnot asas aa societysociety Volleyball Planned lawslaws passedpassed forfor AIDSAIDS testingtesting andand PWA'sPWA's Bike Rides Planned s5,ridsend 4zutAzut aa falsefalse messagemessage toto ourour youth.youth. asas chairman ofof thethe Assembly'sAssembly's Health andand For MAGIC Picnic becausebecause therethere areare somesome casescases where,where, asas Throughout Summer Human Services committee. And,And, inin thethe Throughout Teams fromfrom across thethe country will cited above,above, moralmoral responsibilityresponsibility cancan bebe same capacity, hehe helpedhelped toto getget fundingfunding forfor All Gay Bikers are welcome toto joinjoin thethe participate inin thethe annual Midwest Invita-Invita- minimal,minimal, itit shouldshould notnot bebe impliedimplied thatthat alternativealternative testingtesting sites andand nownow has beenbeen Network's busy summer schedule. On July tionaltional Volleyball Tournament toto bebe held inin youthyouth areare not,not, inin general,general, morallymorally respon-respon- inin thethe forefrontforefront of fundingfunding forfor county AIDSAIDS 10th,10th. a "naughty park" ride will make a Madison, JulyJuly 22-24. The tournamenttournament isis siblesible forfor sexualsexual activityactivity freelyfreely consentedconsented to,to, support and informationinformation units.units. round-trip from Estabrook toto Underwood; held inin conjunction with thethe annual MAGIC regardlessregardless of thethe ageage ofof thethe partner,"partner," hehe What strikesstrikes me asas strangestrange isis thatthat itit timetime isis 1:00 p.m.,p.m.. mileage isis twentytwenty five.five. Picnic held inin Madison's Brittingham Park wee.wane. takestakes someonesomeone fromfrom thethe "middle"middle of On July 16th thethe groups leaveleave Lake Park on Saturday,Saturday. July 23. Volleyball palypaly will HeHe saidsaid thethe newnew ArchdioceseArchdiocese projectproject forfor nowhere"nowhere" toto push such issues.issues. Pavillion at 11:00 a.m. for a fifty-mile ride be held throughoutthroughout thethe weekend at a victimsvictims isis needed.needed. "Even"Even inin thosethose casescases I'mI'm not playing down thethe majormajor effortsefforts ofof toto Port Washington's Fish Days. We'll Madison facility.facility. Teams fromfrom Milwaukee wherewhere itit seemsseems evidentevident thatthat thethe moralmoral thosethose inin thethe south who have been ableable toto drive to,,-Ma(lisonto/ M4lison for a bike ride around and Madison will participate inin thethe responsibilityresponsibility of thethe abusedabused childchild oror get supportsupport groups going, but let'slet's faceface it,it, Lake Monona prior to the MAGIC picnic on tournament.tournament. adolescent waswas reducedreduced toto zero,zero, thethe victim Central Wisconsin'sWisconsin's group coverscovers anan areaarea July 23rd. oftenoften still knowsknows thatthat thethe act donedone toto himhim or largerlarger thanthan RhodeRhode IslandIsland and Delaware. The GBN's major camping event of the her was inin itselfitself wrong, oror at leastleast isis fullfull ofof APLOGIES TO CHICAGO SIDETRACK There areare threethree county boards, fourfour citycity biking season will be held in Door County lingeringlingering doubts. councils, plusplus village and townshiptownship boards,boards, the weekend of July 29-31. Both moderate "In"In fact,fact, playing onon thatthat moral questionquestion In lastlast month's issueissue a misprint resulted notnot toto mention school districts, allall of which and advanced routes have been selected. A isis oftenoften thethe wayway thethe abuserabuser keepskeeps thethe inin my labelinglabeling a scrappy teamteam fromfrom want toto have aa hand inin whenwhen federal,federal, statestate planning meeting will behe held thethe evening victimvictim fromfrom reportingreporting thethe act.act. BecauseBecause ofof Chicago Sidetrack as a "crappy" team.team. and locallocal fundsfunds are spent. of July 26th. Call Jim H. at (Milw.) this,this, anger and guilt often remainremain embed-embed- This team won the 9th annual Milwaukee With thisthis size comes unique problems,problems, 332-8049. ded inin thethe psychepsyche longlong afterafter thethe victimvictim has Classic softball tournament.tournament. My apologies thethe most difficult of which isis thatthat of The first weekend in August will see beenbeen totallytotally vindicatedvindicated legally.legally. toto the finefine members of thisthis teamteam as well as reachingreaching thosethose inin need of threethree things:things: 1)1) some GBN'ers on SAAGBRAW — and "Too oftenoften inin thethe pastpast thethe victimvictim their fansfans who may havehave not caught thisthis education,education. 2) help, 3) support. some joining the Madison Outing Club forfor receivedreceived nono help inin working thisthis out. error. There are, as of now, only threethree placesplaces a camping weekend on Wood County's Sometimes, too,too, priests were insensitiveinsensitive inin thatthat can be used forfor contactcontact education. 1.1. Yellow River. A biking houseparty isis thethe confessionalconfessional and reinforcedreinforced thethe guiltguilt The Gay People's Union of Stevens Point, planned forfor August 19-21. For further feelingfeeling ratherrather thanthan assuring thethe victimvictim of Saturday Softball 2. Wausau's R-Bar,-Bar, 3. Monday Night information on any Gay Bicyling Network thethe lovelove of anan understanding God." Dance Club Plus of Stevens Point.Point. The activities — or toto volunteer as a trip Beer League Weakland said each dayday bringsbrings moremore Central Wisconsin AIDS Support Group coordinator, please call Bob Moore at knowledge about sexual abuse, and hehe Standings must recuitrecuit inin thesethese areas and trytry and (Milw.) 963-9833. welcomed amicable debate onon thethe issue.issue. same way. But, wewe havehave a [AslAs of July 4, 19881 educate thethe same problem unique toto ruralrural areas, wayside Women's Division Wins Losses Madison Bike Ride sex, where we can't reallyreally talktalk toto thethe Beer Garden 5-5 , 41AARTAjsr© people involved.involved. Many ruralrural Gays are so /. MOT Planned for July 16 Fannies 2-6 deeply inin thethe closet thatthat just toto get themthem Madison- There will be a Summer Flaming O's 2-7 intointo an STD Clinic would taketake a small MOVING & STORAGESTORAGE informal bike ride on Saturday, July 16 inin Station II 2-8 army. Madison. The ride will begin at the Recreation Division II know it's not an easy tasktask anywhere, CallCall' 964-9955 Washington Hotel,Hotel. 636 W. Washington, La Cage 8-3 but II guess II justjust wanted toto letlet other people Madison at 11:00 a.m. and will go toto M&M 8-3 know we are tryingtrying our best and ask forfor any Goodland Park for a picnic. Club 219 5-5 Anyone in any shape will be able to make Wreck Room Spurs 5-6 this leisurely ride. It is on bike paths for Cream City Foundation 0-10 LAW & KLAUS half the trip, cuts through South Town mall Competitive Division and takes backroads to Lake Waubesa. A Your Place 9-1 Wills Custody with any problems. van will follow to assist with Raiders 8-2 Probate Visitation & not wishing to bike, can meet the Those not Ballgame 6-4 Avoidance riders at Goodland Park at 1:00 p.m. for the Probate Divorce Partners Separation picnic. Personal Injury For further information, contact Ken Agreements Chraca at (608) 257-8580. SSBL July Schedule Bankruptcy Worker's Diamond 1 Real Estate July 9 Compensation Beer Garden First in 11:00 Flaming-o's vs Ballgame Traffi;Traffic Defense Place Chicago Tournament 12:15 Ballgame vs. Your Drunk Driving Title XIX Chicago M&M's vs Your Place Title XIX 1:00 Ask Usil The Beer Garden women's team from 2:45 Cream City vs Fannies Milwaukee captured the first place trophy 4:00 Fannies vs Wreck Room "If it concerns you, in the first annual MSA Women's 11 Inch Diamond 2 Softball Tournament held in Chicago over 11:00 M & M's vs Beer Garden it concerns us!" the July 4th weekend. Metropolitan Sports 12:15 M & M's vs Club 219 Association of Chicago sponsored this 1:00 Club 219 vs. Raiders tournament for women's teams only. Eight 2:45 Club 219 vs. Raiders ATTORNEYS teams from Chicago and Milwaukee par- 4:00 Cream City vs Raiders ticipated. The Beer Garden entered the Carol L. Law and Warren J. Klaus July 16 Diamond 1 championship round undefeated. After 11:00 Cream City vs La Cage suffering a loss to the Chicago Women & 12:15 Club 219 vs Cream City Children First team, they bounced back 1:30 Beer Garden vs. La Cage to take the championship trophy. Following Fannies vs Flaming-o's KLAUS 2:45 KLAUS 2:45 LAW& the tournament, a barbecue was held at 4:00 Fannies vs Station IIll His & Hers for all participating teams. Also Diamond 2 In Memorial of Jill Klaus playing in the tournament was the Flaming 11:00I 1 :00 M & M's vs Club 219 O's from Your Place in Milwaukee. Free Living Wills 12:15 Raiders vs Ballgame 1:30 Your Place vs Raiders FREE FIRST MEETING Social Volleyball 2:45 Wreck Room vs Your Place matter. Beer Garden with attorney regarding any legal matter. 4:00 Flaming-o's vs Beer weekdays, Continues in July Diamond 1 Call for an appointment. Available weekdays, July 23 weekends and evenings. Milwaukee GAMMA continues its social 11:00 Raiders vs Station II Available volleyball play in July on Thursdays.Thursdays, July 12:15 Station 11II vs La Cage CPA ServicesSenn-es Az ailable 14.14, 21.21, a & 28 at UWM's Englemann Gym 1:30 M & M's vs Wreck Room (Hartford at Maryland) at 8:30-10:30 p.m. 2:45 Your Place vs Fannies 5665 S. 108th Street Cost is $1.50 for GAMMA members and 4:00 Ballgame vs Your Place Hales Corners $3.00 for non-members. Players of all skills Diamond 2 are invited to participate. GAMMA volley- 11:00 Cream City vs Flaming-o's - 529-2800 ball "pro's" are always willing to assist 12:15 Flaming-o's vs Wreck Room Ample Street-Level Parking new members in the requisite skills. 2:45 La Cage vs Club 219 July 8, 1988—August 11, 1988—WISCONSIN LIGHT-12

SISTLRNEWSSIS L RN EWS AND VIEWS

By Jamakaya DIRECTORY OF In June, I had the opportunity to co-facilitate a forum on abusive relation- ships among Lesbians for the Ourspace PROFESSIONALS discussion series at the Counseling Center. More than 50 women showed up to listen and learn and share their experiences. My involvement in the issue of Lesbian battering dates back to 1980 when another INSTITUTE FOR PSYCHOSEXUAL HEALTH woman and 1,I, both recovering from KLEIN physically and emotionally abusive rela- 6815 W. Capitol, Suite 310 C.A. KLEIN tionships, worked with the Task Force on Milwaukee, WI 53216 [4141466-6040[414] 466-6040 ACCOUNTING SERVICES Battered Women to set up a support group for women in similar situations. It was Providing a safe, humane environment for gay men and Specializing in Business and called Safespace and was one of the first lesbians to deal with problems in living, relationships, Personal Accounting and Tax Services groups of its kind in the country. and sexuality issues; affectional and gender identity By Appointment Only The six of us met for eight weeks and concerns; compulsive sexual behavior; problems of Individual and group therapy. Insur- Logan Ave. discussed the feelings of anger, confusion.confusion, JamakayaJainakaya sexual functioning. Individual and C.A. KLLINKLEIN 2737 S. private pay. Milwaukee, WiWI 53207 fear and shame that resulted from our We must certainly encourage individuals to ance and private pay. 414.483-9516414-483-9516 unhealthy relationships. We explored empower themselves to resist dependency issues of power and control.control, dependency, and oppression. But we must always be possessiveness, chemical abuse and sur- aware that because oppression is power- vival, and agonized over the question of based and often systemic, victims, through Thomas E. Martin why we stayed in such relationships as long no fault of their own, may truly be unable ATTORNEY AT LAW as we did. I think the group was beneficial to overcome their circumstances. Daniel Thompson General Practice of Law for each of us. It certainly helped me to I would like to see less blaming the Twelve Years Experience regain a sense of emotional equilibrium victim and more exhortations to individual Architect after a truly mind-bending experience. and collective resistance on the part of our When we organized that first group, community. In the words of Frederick 242-9745 virtually everyone we approached said "it Douglass, "Power concedes nothing with- 765.9413 was about time" such a group existed. out a demand."demand.— Many shared stories of women friends who • • • were involved in violent and abusive Music Festival relationships. Everyone seemed to recog- The Michigan Womyn's Music -14th. As the nize the problem existed, but few women is taking place August 10-14th. chapter of Wisconsin Cream City Business Association came forward to seek support or assis- founder of the new chapter the tance. It was hard getting the first group Indoor Women, dedicated to exploring the into Purpose together and, unfortunately, no Safespace adventures of the indoors (we're into Considers New Identity, groups have met again in subsequent controlled environments!) I won't be event. I'd like to In what the president of the organization people. Later, he said, it had expanded to years. attending the outdoor event. going to described as "a very difficult and painful include professionals. Now, "more than The Task Force on Battered Women is encourage any women who are going to decision reached only after several hours of of the membership is composed of most willing to sponsor another Safespace write up a summary for the September one half of at discussion and debate, the Board of professionals and/or people in business group, but Lesbians must come forward to issue of the Light. Call Terry or Jerry at Milwaukee's Cream City Business Associa- of businesses. "The assert the need for it and to help set it up. 372-2773 (Milw.) if you can help... but not owners of tion (CCBA) in a courageous and far-seeing changed and that changes Hopefully, the Ourspace discussion will Finally, I'll be in Boston in late July for membership has changed act, decided to suspend membership stimulate renewed dialogue and encourage the Second internationalInternational Lesbian and Gay our thrust," he said. activities until Fall, 1988. The suspension one suggestion abused Lesbians — as well as abusers — to Health Conference and AIDS Forum. I will While nothing is set yet, one includes mainly the CCBA monthly news- complexion had been to seek help. They can call Jean at the Task be representing the Women's Alternative to meet this new complexion letter and the monthly dinner meetings. group to reflect Force at 466-1660 (Milw.). Health Clinic and will be reporting for the change the name of the The action was announced to the look at I'd like to express one reservation about Light and the Hag Rag. I'd like to thank the professionals. Another has been to membership in a letter signed by the meet the needs the Ourspace forum which I arrived at Brady East Clinic for its contribution of the alternate programming to meet the president and dated June 28. afterward. As facilitators, we decided not conference fee and air fare and all my of both groups. In a phone conversation with Light, the to impose our own definition of abuse on sisters for their additional support. It The president said that the Board was president discussed some of the reasons being the group or claim to be "experts" on the should be interesting and informative and also looking at expenses involved in being the group or why the decision was reached as well as the issue. We hoped for an open discussion, fun, and I'll write about it next month. a member. "We're hearing two stories," projected and hoped for outcomes. free of heavy handed direction, in which all he said. "One is that we need to be less He made clear that the decision to women's views would be heard in a safe Monitor Promotes expensive and the other is that some suspend had nothing to do with finances.finances. living. and respectful environment. Noble as it members make an adequate plus living. "In no way are we dead or dying," he sounds, it may have been a mistake, Homophobia We have to consider both sides." added. Instead, it is a pause for the because the firstfirst 45 minutes were spent To meet the challenge of forming new According to the Gay and Lesbian organization to see where it is and where it arriving at a commonly understood defini- directions and to receive as much member- Alliance Against Defamation, Inc. wants to go with as much opinion from the tion of the rather nebulous phrase "abu- ship opinion as possible, a questionaire will (GLAAD), there is more bad news from the membership as possible. sive relationship." be mailed out on July 12 to all current religious bigots of the Christian Science According to the president, the Board In retrospect, I wish the program had members. It will be due back on August 1, Monitor who have claimed for years that felt "uncomfortable with the membership been titled "Lesbian Battering," a term of the results compiled and sent to the they publish an objective and highly not responding as had much greater precision. Safespace was a once been the membership. respected national newspaper. case." He said that "Things group for battered Lesbians: women "Things had not According to the president, a separate Six years ago Christine Madsen, a blossomed." verbally, emotionally, physically or sexual- questionaire is being prepared to be sent to Lesbian working for the Monitor was fired Attendance at monthly meetings was far ly abused by their partners. The central past members. If you do not receive one.one, because of her sexual orientation. She sued down and, according to other sources, the dynamic in all our relationships was a please write CCBA, P.O. Box 92614, for her job and lost. annual CCBA awards such as the 1988 Hall manipulative abuse of power by one Milwaukee, WI 53202. Not satisfied, on March 3, 1988, the of Fame inductions,inductions. Plaudits and Cream partner over the other, resulting in ongoing partner over the Monitor ran a lengthy front page article City bricks for retiring Board members had and physical injury. The phrase In another move, the Board would like to fear and titled "Finding Pathways out of Homosex- not been given out. "abusive relationship" blurs these issues "sit down" with all the Gay/Lesbian uality," by reporter Owen Thomas. The As always when an organization reaches power and battering and almost implies organizations of Milwaukee to see if of power article was about the work of a number of this pass.pass, there are many reasons. But one a mutal responsibility for abusive behavior. duplicate services can be eliminated. a church-based groups that try to "help Gays of the reasons for this is that the evolving My worst fears were realized when one The president had the highest praise for and Bi-sexuals go straight." These "minis- makeup of the group since its founding had participant used the old cliche' "It takes the current Board, calling them "super- tries" claim to have "helped multiple resulted in a vagueness of identity and two to tango..." to rationalize abusive dooper" and "a bunch of hardworking, thousands," although no actual statistics hence, purpose. This, in turn, resulted in relationships. dedicated people." With this "energy", were presented. the fact that many members of CCBA do Another statement made that night CCBA will begin in the Fall with a new and While the article did allow for a brief not know what the organization does or is I've heard many therapists and New exciting purpose, a renewed spirit and a which I've statement from the National Gay and supposed to do. Agers use is "No one can oppress you vitality that will bode nothing but good for Lesbian Task Force, the majority of In the beginning, CCBA had been purely without your consent." Right. Tell that to our community. citations were from those claiming homo- an organization for Gay/Lesbian business- the millions of blacks in South Africa. Tell sexuality is reversible (including Masters that to the homeless people wandering the and Johnson). The article ends with one streets of America. Tell that to a rape grateful "ex-Gay" saying "Now I have Chris- KleinKlein Celebrates Birthday victim or an elderly women without food or hope." medical coverage. Under that logic, the GLAAD notes that it would like to see Say itit isn't so! Well, at least, even if she millions of victims of the Nazis.Nazis, the the day when the Monitor gives front page does admit it, she certainly doesn't look it, Stalinist purges and the Khmer Rouge in coverage to the civil rights struggles of the not 32. 21 maybe. 18, even, but not 32. Oh Cambodia were complicit in their own millions of Gays and Lesbians who are well, it happens to all of us and we don't destruction. quite happy with the way they are, or an remember how. So it has to Chris Klein Such a statement denies the reality of article on efforts to eradicate life-destroy- but, unlike most of us,us. she's celebrating evil and power in our world and the ing homophobia. And how about covering with a party and since it's Chris, her enormous capacity of groups and indi- Gay Christian Science groups? party's for others. viduals to monoplize resources and institu- Now these same folks are about to To get to specifics, Chris's party is tionalize and maintain power over others. launch a syndicated half-hour television Saturday.Saturday, July 23, 1988 at Jet's Place, 1753 It is historically fallacious and politically news program to air weeknights around the S. Kinnickinnic Ave. And You Are Invited. irresponsible because it shifts account- country. Monitor NewsWorld will premiere The show begins at 10:30 — and what a ability for oppression to the oppressed and, this September. show! With Chris as emcee, a cavalcade of essentially, blames the victim. It is an GLAAD advocates loudly telling the performers will join in the celebration. especially dangerous and regressive com- Monitor that employment discrimination They will include Jungle Red.Red, "Baby" ment coming from feminists.feminists, whose great and bias disguised as journalism will not be Jane Hudson, Miss Jamie, David Rogers, contribution to modern liberal thought has tolerated, in print or over the air. Write to Jay.Jay, Karen Valentine and Mandi McCall. Chris KlienKlie n been our critique of hierarchy and power John H. Hoagland Jr., Manager, Christian In addition, there will be special guest Milwaukee AIDS Project. relations within society. Science Publishing Society, One Norway appearances by Rose, Stacy, Jenny, Milwaukee will be "GOOD TIMES" — in fact, I suspect the phrase has gained greater Street, Boston, MA 02115 or call Donker, Cheryl.Cheryl, "Sandy" and "Church So it name of the show — and you can usage in recent years with the emergence 1-800-225-7090. Lady."Lady. that's the that that's what you'll have. Be of "co-dependency" as a popular psycho- Also write Daniel Wilson, Executive There will be a cover charge of $2.00 but be sure there. It's a don't miss occassion logical concept. The broader applications Producer, Monitor NewsWorld, at the all monies go to benefit Direct Patient sure to be there. of this theory are very disturbing however. same address. Support for People Living with AIDS — — so don't miss it! July 8, 1988—August 1111,, 11988988—WISCONSIN LIGHT-13 TheThe Light Iv- Y PATS

1600 People Expected for Madison's La Kermesse de la Bastille Spills MAGIC Picnic Events July 23 Into Milwaukee Streets July 14-17 By Geno day, a jog around Lake Monona, has been Flamingo croquet.croquet, a stage show, inner scheduled for 8 a.m. to avoid the heat of tube racing on the lake, a scavenger hunt,hunt. later in the day. The flflexibleexible schedule of been "drag" races, and a dunk tank are just a events for the rest of the day has been few of the many diversions planned by planned as follows: Hunt David Runyon, chairman of Madison's • 1:00-2:45 — Scavenger Hunt Mainstream Magic Picnic scheduled for Saturday, July • 2:00-4:00 — Matinee show with all live .••••••• 23. This annual event takes place in Madness — stage show with Brittingham Park at the corner of W. entertainment • 2:00-5:00 — Continuous food service Washington and Park Street on Lake 4:00 — Races (Egg catch, Monona.Monona, the perfect setting for the gala • 4:00 "Drag" high heel races) outing. balloon toss, high heel races) — Jello and chocolate pudding This year, Runyon has put an extra effort • 5:00 — into "Matinee Mainstream Madness," a wrestling 5:30 — Tug of War (losing team gets stage show featuring live entertainment to • 5:30 — pulled through the chocolate pudding and be presented between 2 and 4 in the pulled Jello) afternoon. The performance will include magic acts, poets, dancers, and several • Dancing events will be going on Gay and Lesbian singing groups. The But other events will concurrently during most of the day (I said Madison Gay Men's Chorale has been it was a flexible schedule). Men's and invited, and several Madison women's it was Women's Volleyball Tournaments will be groups will appear. They are Womonsong.Womonsong, played on two courts, and hoops for The Raging Hormones, The Fairy Tones.Tones, Flamingo Croquet will be set up on the and Sappha. Milwaukee's original Fest lawn. Ping Pong tables will also be City Singers will present a program of July 14, 1789- A view of the Bastille prior to its destruction. available, while those wanting to cool off songs and dances including "Hey, Look at have the options of Inner Tube Races on Milwaukee- Call it Quatorze Juillet, or snails can be obtained, escargot will also Us Now!" "Magic Music," and "Boom Lake Monona or taking a turn in the Dunk La Kermesse de la Bastille, or simply be on the menu. Several groups repre-repre- Ditty Boom!" under the musical direction Tank. Remember the carnival game of Bastille Days, the annual event is back senting French cheeses and other foodsfoods of Bim Florek. Ring the Bell by pounding on a board with again this year, French and more varied, will be represented, but the food offering An admission charge of $5 entitles each a huge hammer? One of those will be there than ever, according to Gene Harrison,Harrison. will also have an international flavor since person attending to unlimited beer and soft Chinese, Japanese, and Indian restaurants to test your strength. A Jail will incarcerate Executive Director of Bastille Days. This drinks plus a picnic meal to be served are located within thethe area. those who will then need to be bailed out. celebration of French Independence Day between 3 and 5 o'clock. Last year 1300 have And much, much more, according to Dave' begins on the 14th of July and extends Milwaukee's French community will have attended the picnic and this year Runyon Runyon. through Sunday the 17th. The event is a centrally located tent where imported and his staff began food planning early in sold, and the booth also All monies raised during the Magic centered on Jefferson Street between products will be sold, May for an expected attendance of 1600. information center with Picnic will be used for various beneficial Wisconsin and Kilbourn Avenues, and it serves as an information Michael's Frozen Custard, a Gay group, and pamphlets on all things purposes. Among the recipients of funds includes all of Cathedral Square. brochures and pamphlets will offer their homemade refreshments.refreshments, Gertrude Stein liked to write it. will be the Madison AIDS Support Network The entertainment presented on several Frensh, as Gertrude and other booths will sell everything from athletic events are also slated. A (MASN), Madison Gay Youth, and The stages includes the following groups. Several athletic tee shirts to rummage. Some groups will beginning at 10 inin Gay/Lesbian Resource Center which will • Lo Jai,Jai. a traditional French music 5K run will take place set up booths to publicize their activities. the opening day when itit is use the money to continue to build its group from the Linousin district of France; the evening of the opening Although the Magic Picnic is officially of the game of La library holdings. • Helene and Jean Francois, an accor- cooler. Demonstrations set to begin at noon, the first event of the dian and singing duo from Nantes; Crosse will be held in Cathedral Square on • Louisiana Red Hot Band, directed by the mornings of Friday and Saturday. One C. J. Chenier who has succeeded his well team will be made up of players from National Museum of Women in the known father Clifton Chenier who died Marquette and Notre Dame Universities within the past year;year: and thethe other team will be manned by Arts Showcases State Exhibits • Paradise Cafe, a group who sing Blue members of the Onedia IndianIndian tribe. western music; twotwo The festivities will begin at 6 P.M. on By Mary Shafer an overview of Western art history, is Grass, folk and the 14th and will close at being offered. Examining German Expres- members are from Paris, though Beth Thursday the In April of 1987, a great stride was made the 17th. On Friday, Saturday sionism as well as the Frency Royal Mattson is originally from Milwaukee. midnight on the for women artists the world over. After in movements and insti- Of course the food is another big and Sunday, the activities begin at 10 in years of planning and preparation, founder Academy and other Western art, this course attraction, and as usual the Pfister will be the morning. Wilhelmina Cole Holladay realized her tutions along with relationship of serving its famous frog legs; and if the Bon chance! life's dream of creating the National will analyze the specific to the education and Museum of Women in the Arts, (NMWA), these movements to the artists. Badgers Hold Fourth the only organization of its kind in the development of women artists. Beer Town State Gallery, which world. NMWA also has a State together of artists Located at Thirteenth Street and New exhibits shows put Milwaukee Run July 29-31 have practiced) in Milwaukee's Beer Town Badgers are series of questions about the Summerfest York Avenue in Washington, D.C. the practicing (or who union, and displays planning their fourth annual run, Bier grounds the answers to which can be museum is housed in a wonderful neo- certain states of the 13 It will be held at the club's gathered while run participants are visiting classical building, which was donated by a them as a whole group: September Stein Four. brings the Bootcamp Saloon on July 29, German Fest as guests of the Badgers. major corporation.corporation, as were most of the through October 31 of this year brings home bar, the Bootcamp takes the planned to coincide with What kind of questions? Mahoney funds used to build the museum's perman- Colorado exhibit, while Texas takes 30, 31, and is planned March chuckled. "Oh, things likelike who has the ent collection, and those used to renovate spotlight from December 1 through German Fest. of 1989 Mahoney told Light, the run is a longest hotdog, things like that." the museum's interior. 1 of next year. Spring and summer of 1989 As Mike with clubs such as Afterward, everyone returns to the Although my own personal feeling is that will brings shows of North Carolina, Mid-West gathering New York. Tribe attending from Detroit (Detroit Bootcamp and the large tenttent that is set up the museum is run by a Board of Directors Washington state, and Upstate The Tribe with major clubs out of the Detroit Eagle in the lot next door. There will be a parade who overwhelmingly represent the upper Some of these shows coincide has 9 clubs centennial Grand Rapids Rhier-RiVer- of Colors where each club presents its echelon of the financial strata in this celebrations such as a state's Mahoney said).said), The Grand and some Rapids, The Cossacks, badge and insignia. Then, a sit-down country, they are performing a service to (as in the case of Washington),Washington). men from Grand Rapids, of the works Rodeo Riders from dinner — all German food in keeping with the women whose art has been too long end up with one or several Second City and the museum's Blackguards from Minnea- thethe theme of the run and with German ignored by the vast majority of art exhibited being donated to the Chicago,Chicago. The Blackguards times, these from Missouri, Fest. historians through the ages. permanent collection. Many times, polis as well as clubs from the oratory arts.arts, Canada. Also The dinner is followed by the show. "It's The permanent collection consists of the exhibitions also involve the oratory Tennessee and possibly any of the Milwaukee's own Cast- absabiolutely.olutely ridiculous," Mahoney said works of artists such as Mary Cassatt (the such as storytelling, song, or included will be Milwaukee's their openings, and throughthrough a chuckle. "The Badgers wear only American-born artist who was ever performing arts,arts. in their aways and Oberons. occassion, the run outrageous costumes." He laughed, say- allowed to exhibit with the exclusive Paris fundraising dinners. Mahoney said that, on occassion, museum, there are from as far ing he hoped no one would be there with a Salon, and subsequently, the Impressionist As with any major museum. has attracted representatives frequently, and points west. video camera but conceded that "There are group, during the turn of the century), travelling exhibits that change away as Denver,Denver. Las Vega and women artists Milwaukeeans who always pictures." Georgia O'Keeffe (a native of Wisconsin's which cover contemporary These are often former June 21 saw the fun of the On Sunday,Sunday. awards are given out. There Sun Prairie); Lilla Cabot Perry (whose as well as those from the past. June combine a visit home with the Nevermore: 80 are Appreciation Awards forfor sponsorship "Lady With a Bowl of Violets" is the the opening of "Washington Nevermore: run. Mahoney aid that last year between 80 are show a cocktail party,party. an award for winning museum's signature work); and other Cityscapes by Lily Spandorf." This show and 90 representatives attended and a of a cocktail Stein Stymie contest and first and lesser-known women artists. features watercolors of important historical similar number is expected this year. "It's thethe Stein Participation Awards forfor thethe Courses are offered through the mu- buildings of the area, some of which have sort of like old home week," he said. second place Participation were that has come the farthest with thethe seum's Education Department, giving us been demolished since the paintings were After registration at the Boot Camp on club that of art most members present:present all, especially young girls and women who, made, accentuating the importance Friday,Friday. July 29, there will be food and beer most members Mahoney said, until now, have never had a chance to fifindnd as historical documentation. Concurrent at the Boot Camp followed by an after "It's great fun," Mahoney a getting to meet each other and out about their rich legacy as artists, a with the exhibition is the publishing of a hours private party for all participants. "People getting chance to discover our roots and our book by the same title,title. which the museum This is a cocktail party and throughout the enjoying themselves." the Badgers on their heritage as creators of visual art. For will sell throughout the run of the exhibit. run, clubs take turns in being sponsors. Light congratulates the Badgers the duration them all instance, this fall a thirteen-week course At the show's opening and for the duration Saturday's events include the Stein fourth annual run and wishes them titled, "From Fontana to Frankenthaler," Stymie quiz. This, Mahoney said, is a success. July 8, 1988—August 11, 1988—WISCONSIN LIGHT-14 - MUSIC Cream City Chorus Successfully Presents "Dinner With Gershwin" Thirteenth Michigan Womyn's Festival Set in the Woods Aug. 10-14 By Jamakaya (There are restrictions on male children.) The Thirteenth Michigan Womyn's The Festival Kitchen provides daily meals Music Festival will take place August and snacks, a Shuttle Service offers rides to 10-14th an 650 acres of wooded land near and from campsites, a Health-care tent Hart, Michigan. Thousands of women are provides first aid and childcare is available. expected at the outdoor event, a cultural Special campsites for the chemically-free, festival billed as "a gathering of mothers women over 40, women of color, families and daughters." with kids, disabled women and for those Acts appearing on the Main Stage choosing "quiet," "loud" and "rowdy" Thursday through Sunday nights include living spaces are offered. Diedre McCalla, the Linda Tillery Band, The word most often used by women the Topp Twins, Toshi Reagon, DEUCE, who attend the Michigan Festival is Alix Dobkin, Teresa Trull, the Lillian Allen "intense." For many,many. the experience of Band, and Edwina Lee Tyler & A Piece of communal living under the stars with the World. thousands of like-minded sisters has a Mary Gemini, Hunter Davis, the Staf- transforming, regenerative effect. Many their first annual spring concert to the delight of ford Street Sisters, Ann Reed, June speak of the profound sense of bonding and Milwaukee's Cream City Chorus presented their first annual spring concert hundreds. Millington, Ruth Pelham, the Washington the deeply spiritual influence the gathering Sisters and Milwaukee's own Kitty Barber has on them. Milwaukee's Cream City Chorus (CCC) undulating as smoke from a cigarette. are featured on the Day Stage.Stage, and Kay In the words of the Festival's organizers: presented their first annual spring concert A certain favorite with thethe audience was Gardner, Panopticon.Panopticon, the Crowsfeet Dance "What we create here together is a on June 25 at Centennial Hall in the "Boy Wanted" sung by Scott Sowelles, Collection, the Maxine Howard Gospel community village that continually reflects downtown Milwaukee County Public Lib- Mr. Gay Wisconsin. Sowelles' winsome Choir and many others are scheduled to a female spirit — in the music, the art, the Mr. rary. performance conveyed thethe spirit of the perform as well. dance, the crafts, the costumes, the humor performance Entitled, "Dinner with Gershwin", the piece, a young man hunting via a personal Hundreds of workshops will be offered and the caring with which we live together. Chorus under the direction of Scott Stewart ad, forfor that "someone special", but he on such diverse topics as "Art and Social The experience of that for most of us is offered a "menu" of everything from an somehow did not seem sure of his music Change," "Applied Healing With Song unique in our lives, and the empowerment "appetizer" to a "dessert" of melodies to and one missed the strength needed toto get and Sound," "Lesbian Passion," "Anti- that comes from living in a matriarchal and some 300 in the audience. the song across. Racism,"Racism." "Developing Musicianship on spirit and in such unconditional safety is , some 300 the touch, flowers on a Much more satisfying was John Scaduto Your Instrument."Instrument," "Ritualmaking" and something tangible we take home with An especially nice touch, flowers on a Much that Bass." Scaduto had the "Redirecting Aggression With Tai Chi us." table dressed in white linen, as it were, singing "Slap that Bass." provided by the rich spoke with authority. Chuan." The Festival provides unlimited The deadline for advance tickets to the was the narration provided by the rich volume that spoke with second half of the networking opportunities for international Michigan Womyn's Music Festival is July voice of Bruce Bennett. Bennett set the Throughout thethe second seemed unable to rise women, musicians, healers, older and 30th. Tickets, which cover camping,camping. meals mood before every selection, gave some concert, thethe chorus seemed unable achieved disabled women, writers, artists, women of and all entertainment and workshops,workshops. interesting background and, in general above the plateau that they had achieved one seemed to be color and others. A Craft Bazaar, a Media ranged from $130-$150$130.$150 for a full five day provided a connecting link between one during the first part. What seemed to be an Ethel Tent, Midnite Movies, Open Mike ses- pass to $35-$85 for a one or two day pass. musical piece and another. lacking was a certain "oomph","oomph". an Ethel pulled the sions, quilting bees, and sports events, Limited scholarships are available for The concert began with the 25 singers Merman voice thatthat would have pulled the including the annual Lois Lane Run, are income women. For more information,information. dressed in black and white chanting a chorus with it as it belted thethe music out into also planned. send a self-addressed stamped envelope to fascinating piece called, "Geographical and around thethe audience. They needed the During its five day run, the Festival W.W.T.M.C., Box 22, Walhalla,Walhalla. Michigan Fugue." It was every writer's dream, strength, the pizzazz, and itit wasn't there. becomes a veritable women's colony or 49458, or call (616) 757-4766. People's conveying, as it does,does. music via the spoken While the choreography seemed techni-techni- Lesbian nation of activity, designed, Bookstore at 1808 N. Farwell Avenue in word alone. This was followed by the cally well done, there seemed to be a staffed and populated entirely by women. Milwaukee has brochures available. bright and lively "Song of the Soul" which mechanical quality to it, a stiffness, that began with a stately old Presbyterian hymn might have been accounted forfor by the and included a sprightly chorus that had restricted stage space available. Alternative, Triangle , Short Circuit feet tapping with the strong temptation to Finally, several comments heard after- sing along. ward indicated that the selections were too Bars Open in Milwaukee At intermission, there was provided a homogeneous, that there was a need for a graciously presented buffet of hors great variety, that, as one person said, forfor The Cream City boasts three new bars. because Al likes the sound of it and d'oeuvres and champagne with opportun- example, threethree Gershwin love songs inin a Well, I should say two brand new ones and because of triangles association with Gay ity for the assembled guests to mingle. row were too much. one that's taking on a new face and new history. Outside and in,in. there are pink The second half of the concert saw the The encore number, "That's What ways. Let's start with the newcomers. triangles symbolizing the new name and CCC in 20's costumes to catch the silken Friends Are For", sent the audience out The Alternative, located at 1100 S. First for the Grand Opening Al will be handing ennui (why they ever called the decade into the evening with a warm feeling and opens on July 7 — I guess I should say, out Pink Triangle pins. "roaring" is beyond me) of the 20's and of an anticipation of thethe CCC's next per- "opened" because I'm writing this on July The night Jerry and I were there, Al Gershwin's music, as subtle, nebulous and formance. 2. Anyhow, Jerry and I paid a quick visit.visit, talked enthusiastically of other innovations a preview of a coming attraction, as it to be forthcoming. 1I could do nothing but • 35706670 B.8. Clement were. admire (gape at) his taste in pictures of 4 ' Bay13•8 View%lew 5320763107 are proud (414) 482-1016482-1116 Mike and Pete, the owners are proud veritable hunks that grace the walls and NEW HOURS and justly so. The outside may still be there will be more. There will be male strip Mon.Mow -Than.71444rs. ragged, but as Mike says.says, "Don't judge a shows and more and more and more. The 11 AM --GPM • PM book by its cover." Once inside, you know Triangle is certainly worth a visit or two or Pd.Fri. 11 AM - 8 PMPM SIMPLY... SatSat. Noon-1:30-4:80 PMPM what he's talking about. They've gutted three or... SIMPLY... the historic Walker's Point building and And talk about bartenders who are krucnifict turned it into an elegant emporium of Art dernier cri! Todd is one gorgedlisgorgedus young MILWAUKEE'S Deco complete with neon lights, glowing man, a harbinger of ones to come MILWAUKEE'S Come in and see what's glass blocks and all in soft shades of according to Al,Al. and if the prospect we met new! Wide selection of purple, pink, turquoise and green. that night is any indication,indication. ooh la la. womyn's jewelry, According to Mike, the bar is what the Jerry and I spent a splendid evening at BESTBEST name is. "It is Milwaukee's other choice. the Triangle not too long ago. It was good $14ewomyn's music, tyedyes It's someplace different." It's a place talk, good drinks, a genuine all around by Di, Books, mugs, where women and men will go for delightful time, one of those that could VIDEO buttons, posters, bumper go cocktails, ice cream drinks, daquiries, go never be planned but just happen. Al, stickers, pottery and now for dancing or the shows like Mike once put thanks muchly. available — Men's Music together for the Ballgame and now will do Al told us he wants to hire a troupe of hot STORE! for the Alternative. Alternative will be (is) young studs as dancers for strip shows. And Much More! open 7 days a week at 3:00 p.m. They're to be called "The Triangle Boys" The Short Circuit at 2209 W. National is and should be Scott Madsen types, supple • GOOD MOVIES • ALL RATINGSRATINGS Updates on Concerts, more of your neighborhood bar, a place, bodies with youthful bodies simmering with sensuality. • SALES & RENTALS Ticket Info/Outlet dare I say it, "Where everyone knows your So, if you're interested and you have a • RESERVATIONS name." Tastefully decorated, it has a name." Tastefully decorated, has a muscular physique rippling with masculine ••• • 8mm & Slide Transfers to Video feature I love, tanks of tropical fish. sexuality.sexuality, try out. The pay is certainly G4 • Fast, • Somehow, when an aquarium is well done good. Al told us that on one night a dancer • Fast, Courteous Service 4 as they are at Short Circuit, they are not himself earned himself $75.00 in tips doing six 1 04 only beautiful but so peaceful and serene. songs. Certainly a novel and nice touch to the bar. Always an attractive asset to any bar are, 4 shall we say.say, "comely" bartenders and Portrait Photography Short Circuit has its share. Friendly and See the quilt Photography has its 4 4 efficient they indeed are, but a feast for the Business — Personal - eyes as well. The night Jerry and I were By Bus July 10 there, a sultry Summer's eve, there was Passports one in tight little shorts with a dernier cri of Would you like to see the Names Quilt in AIDVIESTIJUIESAUVENIFUL)U-S 4 a derriere that made you want to die and be Chicago? Now is your chance.chance, Sunday,Sunday. July Old Photographs reincarnated as his bicycle seat. 10. The Milwaukee LesbianiGayLesbian/Gay Pride Copied and Restored The Short Circuit Lounge is open Committee has announced a chartered bus 4 1820 everyday at 10:00 a.m. with Friday and trip to the Names Quilt Project at Navy Pier 1820 N. FarwellFarwell 1••• everyday at 10:00 Theatrical — Pets Saturday nights as "Surprise Nights." No, in Chicago. The round trip cost is $15.00. • • 272-6768 • 4 I won't tell. Go secsee for yourself. The bus will be leaving from the Cream Fri.. & Sat. 10-10 • Sun. 11-7 It used to be called "DK's" and was a City Foundation (CCF) building at 225 Mon.-Thurs. 10-9 44 8reiteow..areiteow StadiaStudio women's bar. But, owner Al Thomas, South 2nd Street.Street, Milwaukee,Milwaukee. at 10:30 a.m. decided that business considerations re- and it will return to Milwaukee at 6:30 p.m. 4 7405 West Harwood Ave. 4 change to a men's bar — and For details call the Milwaukee Commit- quired a change to a men's bar 4'4 476-3777 while he was at it, change a lot else as well. tee at (414) 933-6931 or 962-5181. 1 - The new name is the "Triangle" chosen seee e e eeeeee July 8, 1988—August 11, 1988—WISCONSIN LIGHT-15 TRAVEL Great Restaurants and Hotels to Seek Out in Northern Wisconsin By Bob Melig Last time I talked about the Bars of part of the world (a Wisconsin. As summer is upon us, I'd like little snooty though — to say something about the restaurants and they all read Wiscon- hotels you might consider as you travel sin Light,Light. should I be about the state. As in all things, budget afraid to go back?) makes a difference, I'll try to discuss For other accommo- inexpensive, moderate and expensive — dations on 41 or any- you choose those you'd like to try. where else in the state, I've got four favorite restaurants in the I recommend Best state outside Milwaukee. The Port Inn in Westerns to keep the Port Washington,Washington. Eve's in Green Bay, the price down and you'll Empire Suites Hotel Restaurant also in get a free made to order breakfast at most Green Bay and Christies in the Paper of them. Even less expensive and with all Valley Hotel in Appleton. Some hotels can new motels are the Super 8's. Comfort Inns Chicago's Ann Sather's Restaurant have good food — these do. All of these are too are inexpensive and have Continental expensive, but all have exceptional food Breakfasts. On a real tight budget there Famous for Swedish Delights and great service. arearc plenty of Budgetells, Excel!Excell Inns or By The Gay Gourmet choose any two.two. And "Sweet Endings" My nomination for worst, but with 1940's motels everywhere in the state. While one is inin Chicago, one makes tempttempt thethe palate with homemade fruit or exceptional ambiance is "The Restaurant" HWY 43: certain to visit Ann Sather's Restaurant, cream pies, sundaes, puddings, Angel in the Sentry world headquarters at The Port Inn for lunch or dinner is thethe the gay-oriented dining classic at 929 W. Cake and thethe like.like. So it'sit's reallyreally thethe Steven's Point. It recently changed to an best within a short distance. Avoid Smith Belmont (Phone: 1-312-348-2378). A visit Swedish version of "Pick one fromfrom Column Italian Restaurant, but that hasn't changed Bros. with a passion. At Sheboygan during Chicago Gay Pride Week was A and pick twotwo from column B." By thethe the quality of the food — its still not any nothing beats Rupp's downtown. The doubly obligatory since this landmarklandmark way, at our last visit thethe dessert of the day great shakes. When you are in Steven's American club has atmosphere but food is recently came under new management and was Boysenberry Cobbler a lala mode baked Point travel a few blocks to the cozy and far just OK — can't say I've ever had a really one wanted to be sure that the Ann Sather inin itsits own pipkin. Scrumptious! better Hot Fish Shop. The name is an good meal there ever. Do tour the hotel. It traditions were being maintained. Light eaters may choose toto omit thethe injustice since the food and service are so is super well done with imported woods Not to worry.worry•. "Starter" or "Sweet Ending" and $1.25 good. and crystal. Also do the design center and The Swedish-American cuisine of itsits isis deducted fromfrom one's bill. Of course, Let's take a trip up Hwy. 41, 43 and 51 shops in Kohler while your there. Richards founder is as taste-tempting as ever, and therethere are sandwiches and salads and a lala since that's the way most of us will be in Sheboygan Falls 2 miles away has good as always, as soon as one has been seated, carte offerings, too. The sandwiches driving north over the summer. food at modest prices. Stop by and see a serving person will bring a plateful of thethe served on homemade Swedish Limpa Gordie at Sherlock's Home dowtown famousfamous cinnamon buns and Scandinavian Bread or a choice of a half dozen other especially if you're there late at night. breads toto one's table. There are for breads and Swedish potato salad are trulytruly a A little further north in Manitowoc the munching with coffee while one scans thethe meal in themselves.themselves. restaurant in the Holiday Inn is OK, but menu — and because Ann Sather's menu When we asked our waitress ifif we could expensive and very slow. The hotel is expensive is so varied, it invites leisurely scanning. meet Ann Sather, she pointed toto a brand new and well decorated, you might new The many entrees alone inviteinvite delibera- personable young man, "That's Ann to spend a moderate night there. The want to spend a moderate tion, and heading thethe listlist isis the Swedish Sather," she giggled. Yes, Thomas M. ••••• is at the Maritime Inn on thethe •••••• *Ole% best eating Sampler (includes duck breast with lingon-lingon- Tunney is thethe new Ann Sather, affable and Um**. lake. Moderate, but exceptional food in a *Mb* berry glaze, Swedish meatballs, potato helpful ifif one would likelike directions toto thisthis •••••• cozy setting. For night life,life. its Wednesday `•••••militi*eta** a! setting. sausage, dumpling, sauerkraut, apple- or thatthat shop, or where toto go toto order a Gay at Studio 8 — fifties and sixties music night at Studio 8 — fifties sauce and brown beans), a magnificent Pride flfloat.oat. • men who drink a lotlot 04. and plenty of single men feast at $8.95 which also includes "Start- Ann Sather offers fullfull party and catering — enough said? Just and stay out late — enough said? ers."ers," "On the Side" and "Sweet End- service by professional, caring people, and the street is another disco — a down the street is another ings,"ings." plus beverage. This isis the highest many community events are held there: the converted bank — also great fun. converted price on thethe menu — all other entrees likelike benefit auction during Gay Pride was In Two Rivers it's the Lighthouse Inn on Swedish Sirloin of Beef Steak,Steak. Chicken, conducted therethere and thethe Gay/Lesbian the lake. A magnificent view of huge white Chops,Chops. and a variety of sea foodfood dishes are Press Association and thethe Leathermen had slamming waves and HWY 41:411 rocks holding back slamming within a $6.5056.50 toto $7.95 price range. There theirtheir luncheonluncheon receptionsreceptions there. Another of Lake Michigan to the far If you leave in the early AM, you'll want the full expanse of Lake Michigan are daily specials, tootoo (e.g., Chicken Ann Sather has been added at 5207 N. horizon. Lunches are reasonable and the to stop for breakfast somewhere around Lunches Tetrazinni, Stuffed Cabbage, Smoked Ton- Clark and will merit a visit at some futurefuture is is good — service is somewhat slow. Fond du Lac. On 175 just south of FDL is food is gue), all the fixings included. time.time. Down the street at cocktail hour is Kurtz's. the Travelers Motel — good food at low Down Perhaps this is the time toto explain Finally, a word about the clientele. With They serve on paper plates so forget lunch, cost and your own pot of coffee. Just a little "Starters" and the other terms. "Start- itsits crystal chandeliers and Old Chicago but they have 100 beers to choose from, or south is Bublitz's, a mite bit more ers" are appetizers: Choose one such as look,look, Ann Sather's is likelike a theatre,theatre, and the go out of town to Rivers Bend. expensive but, nice breakfasts. At noon Chilled Swedish Fruit Soup, other home- diners provide the color, the action, thethe On to Green Bay again. Eve's is on thethe they feature homemade soups and house On to made soups, pickled herring, juices,juices, dramatic interest.interest. And the waiters and floor of an office building with a specials. It's run by a family and they treat top floor of an office salads, sherbet float, etc. "On the Side" waitresses have a certain flflair of theirtheir own, view of the city — its just off everyone very well. beautiful view of the offers a variety of potatoes, wild rice,rice, too.too. One must go back soon! and has plenty of parking. It's In the city of FDL its Petriy's — very downtown and has beans, veggies and other side dishes — good and modest lunch prices. very popular so reservations are suggest- Pass everything else and head right to ed. Good food and very well served — Eve Oshkosh if you can hold out that long. is usually in attendance overseeing every- Oshkosh probably has more very good thing. Historical Buildings Featured in restaurants than any small city in Wiscon- Also try the Stratosphere Lounge of sin. Try Robbins fifirst,rst, just north of town Rivers Bend for equally good food without Current Museum Show in D.C. across from Howard Johnsons. It's the best paying two arms and a leg. and most consistant around. Nearby and on HWY 51: Continued from Page 13 the west side of the highway is Trio's. It's a Eat at your favorite place in Madison or minute film about abilia. Chicago Style Stainless Steel and Neon go all the way to Steven's Point, only a of its display, a 30 minute to preserve For all itsits informativeinformative value, thethe one place that features ribs at night and a self truck stop at 78 and 94 offers any hope of Spandorf and her work to history thingthing II find disturbing about thethe newsletter serve, make it yourself, eat all you want any kind of a meal inbetween. The trucktruck Washington's recent architectural runs throughthrough isis itsits tendencytendency towardtoward elitism and cliquish-cliquish. Sandwich bar at noon. If you want to drive stop has homemade soups and huge will be shown. This show runs ness, itsits tonetone being somewhat "chatty" inin downtown, try the Grannery — great portions, with clean rest rooms, a store and August 28. women's conversation, sounding much likelike what one soups, luncheon specials and the best plenty of phones. A good place toto get out Reflecting diverse aspects of some rather would expect toto hear at a "ladies Tenderloin Sandwich I have ever eaten. and stretch. art, the museum also presents the recent luncheon,"luncheon," or some other equally uncom- Avoid Butch's Anchor Inn, except for the In Steven's Point the only place to stay is unorthodox exhibits, such as show inspiredinspired by fortable function.function. However, even inin thethe drinks at cocktail hour and, then only the Holiday Inn. Live music everynight in "Scents of Time," a show at the Metro- face of thisthis downfall, thethe newsletter isis stillstill because the boys who work there are cute. its lounge and a good cocktail hour. Its the Diana Vreeland's exhibitions at The purpose of thisthis very worthwhile and is a connection toto a Late at night and next door, the Wine- convention center for all Central Wiscon- politan Museum of Art. The fragrance imagesimages very exciting occurrence inin our own time.time. makers has some members of the chorus sin, so a lot of lonely conventioneers stop show was to reflect how changes throughoutthroughout II highly recommendrecommend any woman who there. The Pioneer Inn, again downtown, is for a drink at night. If you like Mesquite have mirrored societal Vreeland's fashion considers herself either an artist or an art expensive but good — however, more cooked steaks combined with the huge history, much the way Vreeland's stylistic trends.trends. appreciator toto join thethe Museum as a reputation than it deserves. Summertimes, salad bar for dinner (I personally hate mes- and costume art reflected recent acceptance of supporting member. ItIt costs $20S20 a year, it has a showboat that serves dinner and quite, so II stopped eating there), always go With the fairly recent as legitimate art, but considering thethe value of feelingfeeling part of paddle wheels out on the lake. to Perkins down the street for breakfast. quilting and other folk art as has become not only such a worthwhile endeavor, and thatthat Try the moderate Holiday Inn at Apple- Forget Wausau for food, stay at the this kind of show has trendy. you're kept up-to-date on happenings, II ton for an overnight. It was built as a Super 8 or Excel and avoid the Holiday Inn, acceptable, but almost things about being a feel itit isis a worthy investmentinvestment inin thethe luxury hotel that never opened. Holiday Howard Johnson or Midway. My best One of the nicest things museum isis getting recognitionrecognition of women as legitimatelegitimate artists took it over and thus it's one of the best advice is to bring a bag lunch, but don't charter member of thethe newsletter, which is well-- now and inin the future. II see itit as being able Holiday Inns in the country — certainly the forget the "R" Bar, the friendliest in the theirtheir quarterly produced, and reallyreally infor-infor- toto laylay justjust one brick in thethe wall of best in Wisconsin. It features a full state. Merril, 30 minutes north does not designed and on at the museum. fortification against thethe ever-present tidestides health club free to guests with pool, pretty have accommodations but just as you leave mative of what is going on at a part of what isis thatthat threatenthreaten toto wash our contributions toto good lounge and up and down food. Never 51 at 64 one of the best little restaurants is It really makes me feel a part time, and thatthat isis a history down thethe drain of oblivion. The eat breakfast there — Perkins and Country located next toto the Winbrenner show store happening in my own time, opportunity to lay just thatthat one brick makes Kitchen are down the road. outlet — try it you'll like it, or go downtown good feeling. information on all me feel significant, effective and positive. If you go further, my best recommenda- to the Lincoln Hotel, it's good and you The newsletter carries upcoming exhibits, a wish ItIt fuels my strength as a woman, and my tion is the Empire Suites at Green Bay. The know as you go north the prices go down current and upcoming acquisitions inspirationinspiration as an artist. cost per room also includes free drinks and the portions go up. listed for needed and desired books), For more informationinformation about thethe Museum from 4 to 7 in the Lounge and a free made Hope this little tour is helpful, we of for the museum (most frequently changes and or about joining, contact: Ann Imelde-lmelde- to order breakfast in the AM. The food course haven't covered all thethe good Mom committee updates and staff changes (such as thethe Radice, Director, The National Museum of there is outstanding and the rooms are and Pop places available in each town,but additions, new programs (such Program), a Women in the Arts,Arts. 1250 New York pure luxury — New Orleans style. Some- these are some of the more popular places recentlyrecently instituted Travel on a chosen Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20005- what less expensive is the Holiday Inn next that are good or which you should avoid. full-page biographical essay on a shop-by-mail 3920. The phone isis 202-783-5000. door, a substantial building — good food Good Traveling, my friends. artist, and, of course, a and memor- with some of the few male waiters in this section forfor museum souvenirs July 8, 1988-August 11, 1988-WISCONSIN LIGHT-16 BOOKS "Beautiful Room Is Empty" First Gay Vietnam War Novel Continues a Boy's Own Story Is Comical Yet Horrific The Beautiful Room Is Empty strong feelings for one another, their The Boy Who Picked the Bullets Up and cramped quarters. We see the By Edmund White romantic interlude ends and E.W. is back By Charles Nelson hypocrisy of the military, the horrors Alfred A. Knopf, 1988 where he began - in a group therapy Meadowland Books, 420 pp., $8.95 suffered by men who were pawns of distant 228 pp..pp., $17.95 workshop playing the game of Games governments and the advantages of being People Play. This stubborn insistenceinsistence upon By Jeff Kirsch Through Kurt's letters we learn of his real drag (you should By Geno going straight is a real drag (you Bravo to Meadowland Books, a division gory hospital work, his quirky hoochmates excuse the expression!), and E.W.'sE.W.'s lack of The critics have generally been luke- excuse the of Lyle Stuart, Inc..Inc., for its new line of and cramped quarters. We see the makes him a ratherrather tiresome warm toward Edmund White's latest self-esteem makes him a Gay/Lesbian reprints and the selection of hypocrisy of the military, the horrors leading character. novel, The Beautiful Room Is Empty. This leading The Boy Who Picked the Bullets Up as one suffered by men who were pawns of distant White has announced his intention to lack of intensity contrasts with the high of its first three titles, Charles Nelson's governments and the advantages of being chronicle typical attitudes and experiences praise for White's earlier semi-autobio- book, the first Gay Vietnam War novel, has Gay amid hundreds of horny Marines, of the period in which his novel is set, the graphy,graphy. A Boy's Own Story. Such a shift inin of the been virtually impossible to obtain since its some of whom are willing to trepass the distant critical reception is quite surprising since SO's50's and 60's, an era that seems distant 1982 Avon paperback issue, which followed boundaries of their usual sexual para- The Beautiful Room is a continuation of the from today's perspective. The belief have a 1981 hardcover. meters. Among the officers, as well as the homosexuality is "a terrible disease" has boy's own story, and both tell their stories The novel's "hero" is one Kurt Strom, a Marine "grunts," we also witness rampant been abandoned by the American Psychia- well. been 24-year old Southerner, who turned down a homophobia and racism.racism. tric Association, and in the present era of A comparison of the two books shows, chance to play baseball for the Detroit Horrific as the story is, Nelson manages AIDS, the promiscuity of Fire Island.Island, the first of all, an almost 180-degree turn in the Tigers, has a literary flair and ends up inin with his pervasive wit and cynical detach- 63rd Street "Y", and the bohemian life is boy's attitude towards his Gay sexual Vietnam. We follow him through a series of ment to refashion the brutal raw material seen in a different, ifif sometimes nostalgic, orientation. InIn the earlier work, the letters dating from August, 1966 until July.July, into a frequently comical narrative - no light. Still, White presents a true picture of unnamed lad looks upon his sexual 1967, as he makes his way from a Boston small feat for a novel full of randomly the time frame he has chosen - the awakening as a liberation, an exhilarating Naval hospital, to home in Louisiana, to meted-out death. Beatniks, the discos, Noel Coward and discovery. But in this second novel, the Camp Lejeune, North Carolina to South- Kurt's character comes across well via Mabel Mercer, Greenwich Village, and teenager, still unnamed, is shown going east Asia and a few detours in between. the epistolary structure, as do those of police raids. It'sIt's the pervasive sense of through his 'Guilt Period,' a traumatic time His principal correspondents are four: several of his family members back home guilt and lack of self-worth that is a that is not helped by the zany, pill-pop- "Mom," his grandmother Chloe,a cous- waging their own interinter-generational war. downer, true though itit may be to White's ping, alcoholic analyst to whom his parents in;in; Arch, an ex-baseball buddy from Kurt's best friends also stand out, though concept of the spirit of the 50's and 60's. have sent him. Dr. O'Reilly promises to the Minor Leagues; and Paul.Paul, a college many of the Marines suffer from blurred There are lighter moments. When E.W. change the young man into a happy writing teacher, the only recipient privy to identities. That some fail to stand out and confesses to Maria, a non-conformist heterosexual, with the result that the Kurt's homoerotic adventures. others come and go quickly, however, painter, that he is Gay, she laughingly adolescent sees himself as sick and Once in Vietnam, Kurt is stationed with doubtless corresponds to the realityreality of their admits that she, too, prefers her own sex "saddled with a terrible disease." Much of the Marines' First Medical Battalion, life inin Vietnam. despite her many male lovers.-lovers., She be- the novel is dominated by this depressing before being sent into the junglejungle on a Paul and Arch, Kurt's best friends back comes a surrogate mother to E.W. and mind set, yet though he believes he wants series of missions. The account of his home (in different parts of the country) are later she writes from Chicago; "Last week II to be "cured," he spends much of his time activities, both stateside and in Vietnam, is left as untapped sources for an interekting met a fabulous dyke named Maeve at the in lavatorylavatory stalls, studying Chinese gram- witty and amusing, ifif occasionally long- plot twist, when Kurt suggests that his tay Volley Ball who likes like Anthony Quinn mar while awaiting his next hurried sexual winded. (Some may wonder how he has buddy meet his straight one. Although and who's bombarded me with champagne encounter. time for so many Nelson ultimately chooses not to explore and kilos of chocolates. Thank heaven for time for so many lengthy letters, a fact Here lies the major conflict of the story which he sometimes this angle, that the reader even thinks he dykes, or where else would a girl find a which he sometimes explains, believably, - a strongly induced sense of guilt in up to a point.) Among might pull itit off attests to the strength and little gallantry?" up to a point.) Among many memorable conflict with an obsessive sexual craving characters and scenes are a campy musical credibility of his narrative and novelistic which isis never resolved. About halfway The books ends with the Stonewall riots powers. of 1969 - a strong conclusion because Kurt invents called "Maim" and his through his story, our anti-hero (let's call of 1969 - a strong conclusion because Although the price of The Boy Who White writes about the Gay Bastille Day as terminally pessimistic friend Babich, a him E.W.) takes to heart the advice of a White writes about the Gay Bastille Day as Picked the Bullets Up (the title isis from a a participant. furnishing details that sound nervous heterosexual virgin who deter- graduate student of psychotherapy, him- a participant, furnishing details that sound Rimbaud poem) has risenrisen from $3.50 to like first-hand reporting.reporting. Joining his fellow mines that his left leg is his most self a homosexual, who explains: "But $8.95 over the last six years, it's a rioters in chanting "Gay Is Good!" expendable body part ifif he has to lose people don't really change. It'sIt's useless to chanting "Gay Is Good!" one-of-a-kind novel, which most readers inspires E.W. with something. try. It's more a question of adjusting, of inspires E.W. with a feeling of exhilara- will find well worth its new price. tion and freedom: "I caught myself Through Kurt's letters we learn of his learning to play the hand you've been gory hospital work, his quirky hoochmates dealt." These kind of words mark a partial foolishly imagining that Gays might some- turning point inin E.W.'sE.W.'s attitude, and he day constitute a community ratherrather than a 4 --"' finally breaks away from Dr. O'Reilly who disease." But note "foolishly." White himself has a breakdown and ends up in a intends to carry his history of Gay life into Best Sellers of the Month mental hospital. the 70's and 80's. ItIt remainsremains to be seen Unfortunately.Unfortunately, E.W. falls in love with whether this momentary sense of self- Gay MaleMate Sean, a young man who is experiencing his worth will carry over into the next 1. The Beautiful Room IsIs Empty-Edmund White-Knopf own Guilt Period, and in spite of their installment of E.W.'s own story. Empty-Edmund White-Knopf $17.95 2. Mayor of Castro Street-Randy Schultz-St. Martins 10.95 Rita Coolidge 3. Mysteries of Pittsburgh-Michael Chabon-Wm. Morrow 19.95 4. Quilt: Stories from the Names-Cindy Ruskin-Simon & Schuster- To Perform 22.95 5. Gay Spirit; Myth and Meaning-Mark Thompson-St. Martin's. 8.95 Rita Coolidge will be presenting a 6. As We Are-Don Clark-Allyson 7.95 concert on July 17, 1988 at Milwaukee's 7. Cathedral Square. The time is 7:30. 7. Someone Was Here-George Whitmore-NAL Books 17.95 Tickets are $5.00 and are on sale at 8. Darker Proof: Stories From a Crisis-White & Mars-Jones Plume. .. Ticketron as well as at Chalet on the River, 7.95 823 N. 2nd. You 823 N. 2nd. You can also pick up your 9. Borrowed Times- AIDS Memories-Paul Monette-HBJ 18.95 David Hockney T-shirts at the same time. 10. Reflections of a Rock Lobster-A. A. Fricke-Carrier Pigeon. . . 5.95 All monies go to the Wisconsin AIDS 5.95 Fund to benefit PWA's and for AIDS education. Lesbian

1. Goddesses inin Every Woman-Jean Boles-Harper & Row $8.95 MAPFEMAPFEST ST To 2. Memory Board-Jane Rule-Naiad 8 95 Hold Auction 3. Sundays Child-Joyce Bright-Naiad 8 95 4. Dance of Anger-Harriott Lerner-Hayes & Row 7 95 In flyers distributed around Milwaukee's In flyers distributed around Milwaukee's 5. We Walk the Back of the Tiger-Patricia Murphy-Naiad 8 95 bars, the Milwaukee AIDS Project (MAP), 6. Women's Way of Knowing-Berkley-Harper & Row has announced that they will be holding "A -Harper & Row 10.95 bachelor/bachelorette auction" at the 1988 7. Unlikely Alliances-Louise Rather,Ralher, Editor-Clees Press 9.95 MAP Fest.Fest, September 5. 8. This Is Not For You-Jane Rule-Naiad 7 95 According to the flyer, signed by Ronnie 9. Slight of the Seventh Moon-Lynn Andrews-Harper & Row . . 8.95 Marks, Entertainment Director of MAP Marks, Entertainment Director of MAP 10. Secret InIn the Bird-Camarin Grae-Naiad 8.95 Fest, "Excitement lurks around the corner for those single, divorced, and widowed," who are eligible to take part. The flyer Sources of Information:Information: Schwartz Book Stores, Milwaukee; Webster's emphasizes that only men and women with Books and Cafe, Milwaukee; Four Star Fiction and Video, Madison; A "No Ties" need apply. Room of One's Own, Madison. IfIf you're interested inin participating.participating, • send your name and phone number to the MAP offices, 315 West Court St., Milwau- FACTS - NOT MYTHS ABOUT AIDS kee, WI 53212 directed to the attention of Ronnie Marks. You can also call (414) 273-2437. The deadline for applying is July 15. You will be contacted and invited to For information about Acquired participate in a planning meeting schedul- Immune Deficiency Syndrome ed for July 22, 1988. All names and phone CALL: 273 numbers will be held in "strictest confi- -AIDS dence." This is all the information on MAP Fest Milwaukee AIDS Project inasmuch as that isis available at press time inasmuch as P.O. Box 92505 MAP seldom communicates with the Milwaukee, WI 53202 Gay/Lesbian press or remembersremembers itsits dead- Milwaukee, WI 53202 lines. July 8, 1988—August 11, 1988—WISCONSIN LIGHT-17 In Step mini van handing out more than Fest City Singers' Float Wins Parade Award 1000 copies of thethe latest issue, Miriam Ben EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Shalom, The Cream City Chorus on roller MILWAUKEE AIDS PROJECT skates, Mr. Gay Wisconsin Scott Sowelles,Sowelles. An individual with demonstrated ' Rod's bar from Madison with a "Fright- Rod's bar from Madison with a "Fright- managerial, organizational and fully Proud" Haunted House float, and a marching group from the Fox Valley. community relations skills is being According to the Chicago Tribune, an sought for this chief administrative estimated 90,000 people watched and officer position. Reporting to the participated in this 19th annual parade Board of Directors and through a down Broadway to Lincoln Park. In the paid staff of ten, the incumbent has park, a living sea of people attended the responsibility for staff supervision, Rally and Music Fest. A moment of silence fiscal management, fund raising, for those who have died of AIDS was education, public relations and impressive for the hush broken only by client services. occasional sobs. Mayor Sawyer of Chicago has been criticized for not appearing at the Desired qualifications include (a) rally although he had promised to do so in three to fivefive years direct adminis- support of a human rights ordinance trative experience in a broad based proposed by him and approved by a community services organization, Chicago City Council committee. (b) direct knowledge of AIDS ser- vices and programs, (c) demon- strated networking and team build- Fairies Gather ing skills.skills, (d) proven fund raising The First Northwoods Faerie Gathering and fiscalfiscal management abilities, will be held July 21-26, deep in the woods and (e) a degree or direct experi- 1114/ 0.00• 4'" of northwestern Wisconsin, at the ence in public/community health, The Fest City Singers Clowin' Around in Chicago. headwaters of the St. Croix. Faeries from social services, education or a Milwaukee's original Fest City Singers Barkin advertising Wisconsin's national North Dakota,Dakota. Minnesota, Iowa, Wiscon- related area. sin, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Kansas, have done it again! For second year in a treasure, the Great Circus Parade. The Milwaukee AIDS Project, a row, they have walked off with the Judge's One song, "Hey, Look at Us Now!" with Missouri, Washington D.C. will be joined program of the AIDS Resource Special Merit Award for their floatfloat and its refrain of "You can't pass us by, here by Californians and Faerie co-founders performance in Chicago's Gay Pride Par- we are!" received an especially warm Harry Hay and John Burnside. The Center of Wisconsin, Inc., provides ade. "We are the only group from outside reception from the crowd.crowd."- gathering will provide time to circle in self- direct services to the six county the state of Illinois to win an award and the Referring to the Special Merit Award, affirmation and make new friends. Activ- southeastern Wisconsin region. A only performing group to do so," according Tim Kraetsch, general manager of FCS ities will include swimming, cannoeing, competitive salary and health insur- to Bim Florek, music Director of the FCS. stated, "This award is very gratifying nature walks, sweathouse, and communal ance are provided. The position is Taking their cue from their float's motto, because the float and performance repre- dinners and rituals. Fee for the five full currently available. effort; all expenses for days is $60, or $35 for the Weekend. "We're not Clowin' Around, the Fest City sent a terrific group effort; Interested individuals should send a Singers Are Rightfully Proud," the Singers the float,oat, decorations, and costumes were Reservations should be made by July 13th, Singers Are the fl resume, salary history and a letter wore clown and circus costumes and sang paid for by the members themselves with $30. For registration and further detailing their experiences as they and performed along with entire parade without spending a single penny from our information you may write: Phil Willkie detailing their route. They distributed over 1500 pins treasury." and Brent Derowitsch, 117 Mackubin relate to the above stated qualifica- bearing their clown motto and 3000 Other Wisconsin groups and individuals Street #5, St. Paul, Minnesota 55102. tions by July 25th to: pamphlets supplied by chairman Ben taking part in the parade and rally were the Telephone is (612) 291-2913. Selection Committee Chairperson Milwaukee AIDS Project CLASSIFIEDS P.O. Box 925os92505 Milwaukee, WI 53202 An Equal Opportunity Employer. General Services General Services Housing/Rent

A WELL KEPI'KEPT SECRET Writer/Editorial Consultant Apartment near UWM. Large private bed- Is how some of our customers describe Academic work. Proposals. Business Reports. room and bath. Four big, furnished common Director of Development All Occasions. Call C.S.P., Incorporated's Graphic Services fa- Speeches. Humor. Poetry. All rooms. Laundry. $350/mth. includes utilities. National Gay and Lesbian civil Discover what community publications, 276-6935 evenings. Prefer GM, non-smoker. Call Bob, evenings cility. Discover organization. Pri- and some non-profit organizations and busi- Wisconsin's largest selection of Gay lilitera-tera- at 963-9833. rights advocacy organization. Pri- nesses already know. The community's only ture. Four Star Fiction and Video located at 9 room lower, fireplace, sun room, jenn air mary responsibility for maintaining full service graphics facility with the lowest 315 North Henry St., in downtown Madison. oven, ice cuber, gas heat, elegant living;living; broad based development program prices you'll findfind anywhere. Our complete (608) 255-1994 Open 7 days; 10am-lOpm. meticulous tenants only. 2427 N. Sherman with special emphasis on major services include: Blvd., 871-3144 for appointment. $475 mo. support and expansion of major • High quality phototypesetting at the lowest cost in town (or anywhere). Employment donor programs. Employment Opportunities • Specializing in text for newspapers, Applicants must demonstrate work- magazines, newsletters, books, reports, and ing knowledge of all elements of a "Are You Walking Past a Fortune?" A small similar publications. Help Wanted- 2 positions available • Complete Process Camera Services, in- Help Wanted- 2 positions available booklet that has the power to change the rest broad based development program, cluding screened prints, stats, reverses, over- 1- Office, 1- Warehouse. Call Mon- of your financial life! Send $3.00 to: B&B and have 3-5 years progressively lays, and filmfilm halftones. day evenings- 7-9. Contact Bill. Enterprises, Ltd.; P.O. Box 433, Dept. WL; responsible development related • Custom Black & White filmfilm processing Starting pay $7.00 per hour. (414) Milwaukee, WI 53201-0433. experience. Supervisory skills ne- and printing. 251-0540. cessary. • Original photography also available. Organizations • Complete art department and design. Salary high 20's. Paid medical, • Word processing services, 55%1/4 and 312/ Discussion papers dental, pension plan, 3 weeks computer Housing Share Green Politics. Discussion floppy disk conversions, and other Housing Share vacation firstfirst year. services. $3, Buttons $1, Bumperstickers $, • Milwaukee's only graphic service that is Roommate Wanted: Share nice home in quantity discounts. Growing net- Send resume and cover letter not open 7 days a week and 16 hours a day. Glendale. Rent includes all utilities, own work, peace, ecology, and social later than August 5th, 1988 to • Convenient East Side location. bedroom, furnished or your own furniture. No justice. Wisconsin Greens, P.O. NGLTF, 1517 U Street, N.W., more information call C.S.P., Inc. at Available im- For more smokers/Serious only please. Available im- Box 3377, Madison, WI 53704. Washington, D.C. 20009, Attn: KM 277-9015 (Milw.). mediately. (414) 964-9955. mediately. Webster. Position start date Sep- III MINIMIII • NE NI MIMN MINI MI ININI IMI 1111 IN MI IIIINI In r .1IN .1IM .1 MI 1M IM NUMNI El III NIIM MI MINI MIIN INIM NII tember 26th. I II How to Place a ClassClassified fied Ad in Wisconsin Light SPECIAL DISPLAY CLASSIFIEDS Completely fill out this form and mail to WISCONSINWISCONSLN LIGHT, 1843 N. Palmer, Milwaukee, WI 53212. JUST S15$15 — Personals-Men RATES ARE S2$2 for each line. Indicate if you would like a bold headline of three words above your ad for an additional $2_50.$2.50. Also indicate That's what it costs for youryourad ad of 25 ▪ classification under which your ad is to run. words or less to appear in this size • GOM, prof. 28 yers. looking for penpals any Hobbys include photography, SPECIAL DISPLAY CLASSIFIEDS are available for $15.S15. See the information box at rightright and indicate on the form if you desire this type of type in a one-inch bordered box. " age from U.S. Hobbys ad. You are allowed up to 25 words in a one inch box with larger type. Indicate below if you desire this I travel. Am member of fitness center and love type of ad. •a tennis and swimming. All letters will be DEADLINE for placing a classified ad in WISCONSIN LIGHT is Friday, one week prior to publication; if you mail your ad we must receive placing WISCONSIN • answered. Write: Achmad, P.O. Box 184. it on or before that Friday. NO CREDIT OR BILLING SERVICES are offered and WE DO NOT ACCEPT ANY CLASSIFIEDS ON TIIETILE it on or CREDIT BILLING AAlso Ist, available-2 -inch boredboard ads with 26.50 I Bandung 40001, West Java, Indonesia. PHONE for placements or renewals. word.,,words, $30.00; 3-inch boxedbooed ads with 51-75 words, 545.00,$45.00, etc.eta ▪• GWM, 49, 6', 165#,1650, nice-looking, daily ▪ swimmer, successful entrepeneur with varied NAME ADDRESS PHONE REMAIL SERVICE •▪ business and leisure interests seeks compat- We will receive your mail and forward Uit to ZIPTIP ▪ ible guy to share lilifefe with. West Central CITY STATE youfor a costco. of$6 per issue. Indicate below • ▪ location. Employment could be provided to PLEASE CHECK THE ISSUE(S) IN WHICH YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR AD TO APPEAR: if4- you desire this service. We willWill assign you a code number and reranvernal,your letters latheto the •I right guy. Send Letter to Wisconsin Light, ❑E August 12, ❑0 September 9, 111D October 14 1110 November 11 address you indicate on the form. Your •E File 108, 1843 N. Palmer, Milwaukee, WI address will be: Wisconsin Light, File . ▪ 53212. 1843 N. Palmer, Milwaukee, WI 53212. [Deadline isIs the Monday of Publication Week.] ▪ GW, Mid-30's, 6', looking for other straight NineberAgnew ofo/ LinesGnu ▪ CLASSIFICATION:CLASSIFICATION• acting guys for friendship and good times in Indicate'wheats Cost -32—V per irelent ▪L I Green Bay area. Call 494-4224 after 6 p.m. BoldRoleIII Headless,omUke, addaai 3250$230 •III weeknights. FILLFILL ININ 71IREETHREE WORDS RIMEIN 711E BOXES ABOVEAROVE IFIF YOU DESIREDESIRE. A BOLDSOLD HEADLINEDEADLINE ASOVSABOVE YOUR AD—COST1S IS $23032 50 EXTRA.EXTRA 1 GWM, 31, would-be writer. Interests include SQUARE BELOW: FILLFILL ININ ONE LETTER, PUNCTUATION MARKMARX OR SPACE PER SQUARE BELOW BonedReneti Service, addodd $6,0056.00 1= classical & Jazz, music movies, theatre, Special DisplayDitptay auntClassifieds-sat 1• politics, good food, good conversation. LookLook-- InchI inch box=bove-2I5--$15 as(25 wit.)es t) !" ing for mature, sincere person roughly my 2 inch bootox-$30 430150 (50 nth.)ods.) 1= age, for possible relationship. No bar freaks, 3-i-MMnch boobaso$45 , 145 (75(75.4 Ws 1) • no drugs, no promiscuous past. I'm 5'11",

,155II 155 lbs., Blond, Blue eyes. Am currently VP. inch booto: ($15(515 ea. 25 %kbweir) ) = abroad, but will return to Milw. around July COST PER ISSUEISSUE • 1. Send letter to Wisconsin Light, File 106, • Instruction • Office Space • Phone FantasyFimaasy CLASSIFICATIONS • Cleaning Services • Financial Services • Instruction • Office Space 118431 1843 N. Palmer, Milwaukee, WIW153212. 53212. N. Iymee adat Sall.to X COMMCItiSilCommercial ArtaArts • Friendsends • Legal Opportunities • OpportunitiesOpportunitiee • Photography Molt., of Issues elm X AVAILABLE: Congratulations • Garagc/YardGarage/Yard Sales • Lost &di Found • Organizations • PositionsPceitions Wanted Congratulations EqualsEquoLe (Taal(Tool kronaAnon • General Services • Mail Order • Parking • Publications • Counseling • Enclosed)44ekkrtd) Personals-Situation • Accommodations • Birthdays Real Estate • HomeI Ionic Improvement • Massage Services • PersonalsPersonale-Men-Men • Real Estate • Country Real Estate PleasePhase Hatewait youryeoo, cheatthe. aor money order p,ysblepayable to •• ArnivcAAnniversaries ice. • Bulletin Boards • !lousing/RentHousing/Rent • Models • Personal-Situation • Rides • Dating WISCONSIN LIGHT. ToadTotal randoman doe martears accents.accom- • Announcements • Buy/Sell • Employment • Housing/ShareHousing/Stu= • Moving Services • Personals4VomenPersonals-Women • Vacations Noypany ad form ▪ Uncut Blond for photos. Copies for posing. •• Am/AntiquesArt/Antiques Catering Services • Escorts • Housing Wanted • 'duskMusic • Pets/Animals • Vehicles Escorts ▪ Write Wisconsin Light File 109, 1843 N. NIP Be`IN at atIN MI IIIIM NI •NI umIM • IN INum •NI aNI on maINI laNII muIIII INEt 11111•1me no 11111No INEN soIN amatimetaIN IN MIN NI INMN •IN MINum um mamaNI 1111 amIN Palmer,Palmer, Milwaukee 53212. alyilly 8, 1988—August 11,198811, 1988—WISCONSIN LILIGHTGHT-18 INSTANT CONTACT with other callers!

, \\\ veetm.

•:Q`‘ •

.'.:::::‘,=;„=„::=""*"."" • ..... ---„,::,•=:;;;;=."-T• ,- •

v .k.a ss:„

k)...

. ,...:4_..c., .,...... ":"•• •••••••••- • , • :. . 's=k=:n ::‘Z• , • . ,..„\\ ..!,,,. :: • : .- , . ‘,,,, \k•\*N., ,,,,,,,.., sl\k\‘‘at ...,:;‘:*:::„:i.i.i.:-::. :ii::,g , :.;.;.:i:ikii i*:::::::::igiy:i,?. • 'N",44,:,, ,,i*....$,;. • , , . i• • ...... ,‘‘ „ .`„'W'''' ' , x‘," moo, • • \‘'*.• . Q•aZ4Z• . , :k.= • N,•;; ...... ,s4••• July 8, 8, 1988—August 11, 19881988—WISCONSIN—WISCONSIN LIGHT-19-19

Try Our Free LineLine (+ Tolls) 312-704-9303 A Busy Signal MeanMeans Action on thethe LiLine

I■ ■ ■ St'lie 00110110:-I 8 8 3

UNLIMITED ACTION WITH UP TO EIGHT MEN • 900 FIRST MINUTE, 450 EACH ADDITIONAL MINUTE YOU MUST BE EIGHTEEN OR OLDER • © TYTE 1988 —WISCONSIN LIGHT-20 July 8, 1988—August 11, 1988 • -,..,71,eurr,--stlYnar...... 1 0, 7 .+z44.tolgtsolortr veyicezt-Nt'ark

ONLY. 95C FIRST MINUTE, 500 EACH ADDITIONAL MINUTE. MESSAGE UNITS APPLY TO FREE LINE. 18+ yr- July 8,19888, 1988—August 11, 1988—WISCONSIN LIGHT-21

04.

MILWAUKEE, IT'S HERE!

MILWAUKEE . . 1-900-999-1500 INDIANAPOLIS . 1-900-999-1500 NEW YORK . . . 1-900-999-1500 NEW JERSEY . . 1-900-999-1500 ALBANY 1-900-999-1500 BUFFALO 1-900-999-1500 SYRACUSE . 1-900-999-1500 BOSTON 1-900-999-1500 CHICAGO 1-900-999-1500 JulyJul] 8, 1988—August 11, 1988—WISCONSIN LIGHTLIGHT-22

11 900 999 11001100 1 WISCONSIN'S HOTTEST 24 HOUR PARTY LINE \0 91 •

TALK AS LONG AS YOU WISH WITH UP TO EIGHT OTHER GUYS

LIVE _o /111••=1.. LIVE _3 AMINEIL T1

95' FIRST MINUTE, 45' EACH ADDITIONAL MINUTE. YOU MUST BE 18 July 8, 1988—August 11,11,1988 1988—WISCONSIN LIGHT-13-23 ALL NEW! CONFERENCE WITH UP TO 8 HOT GUYS MAN-SCAN EXCLUSIVE ONE-ON-ONE REMATCH FEATURE BULLETIN BOARD LEAVE A MESSAGE.MESSAGE, LISTEN TO OTHERS VIDEO TELEPHONES FOR VIDEO TALK LINES AND VIDEO BULLETIN BOARDS THE BACK ROOM PERSONALLY CODED CONNECTIONS

PER MINUTE 75075e FOR FIRST MINUTE

You must be 18 July 8, 1988—August 11, 1988—WISCONSIN LIGHT-24-24 THE SAFE WAY TOTO MEETMEET ANDAND BE INTIMATE WITHWITH ANOTHERANOTHER MAN IS HERE ...... THE GAY CONN CTIONCTION 1900-999-33331-900-999-3333 YOU MAY FIND THETHE MAN OF YOUR DREAMS!

Our highly advanced computer service will match you with another gay caller for a SAFE, intimate,intimate, private hot conversation. • All for just 95t95G for the fifirst minute and 75 for each additional minute discreetly billed to your phone line.line. *

FREE BONUS TEST OUR FREE LINEt

(312) 606.0943

IF IT'S BUSY, IT'SIT'S LIKELY THERE'S SOMEONE WAITING TO TALK TO YOU! THEN CALL OUR REGULAR LINE 1-900-999-3333

PLUS EVEN MORE FOR YOUR MONEY • EXCLUSIVE REMATCH FEATURE • If you're matched with someone you don't hit it off with, just push the # button and you may be rematched. Use this feature as often as you like. rn

0 5 We are already the most established and 0 J trusted gay phone matching service in cities across the U.S.

a

0 0 DIAL a 0E 0 1-900-999-3333 And join The Gay Connection today!

C C ftAny Any tolls apply * No credit cards required, 18 years or older only. You may not get a matching caller every time.