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04 • FEBRUARY 20, 2015 LOCAL NEWS

Va. lawmakers kill two pro-LGBT bills

Members of the Virginia House of Delegates last week killed two bills that would have extended rights to LGBT residents. The House General Laws Subcommittee tabled Senate Bill 785 that would have banned anti-LGBT discrimination against state and local government employees. The Virginia Senate earlier this month approved the measure that state Sen. A. Donald McEachin (D-Henrico) introduced. Lieutenant Gov. Ralph Northam cast the tie-breaking vote that allowed SB 785 to pass. Also, members of the House Courts of Justice Subcommittee tabled Senate Bill 1211 that would have added gender-neutral language to Virginia’s marriage laws. “The realities of 2015 are here, like it or not,” said gay state Sen. Adam Ebbin during Thursday’s hearing on SB 1211 before the House Courts of Justice Subcommittee. “We owe the Virginians who are legally married couples recognition under the law.” MAYOR BOWSER’s Oﬃ ce of LGBT Aﬀ airs has announced a new health survey MICHAEL K. LAVERS initiative aimed at the LGBT community. WASHINGTON BLADE FILE PHOTO BY MICHAEL KEY D.C. senior services group reaches out to elders

One of the D.C. area’s most prominent private organizations that provides services to D.C. conducting ‘fi rst-ever’ senior citizens has recently reached out to LGBT seniors to help it better serve the LGBT community, according to gay activist and LGBT seniors advocate Ron Swanda. health survey to include trans data Swanda said IONA Senior Services, which is located at Wisconsin Avenue and Albermarle Street, N.W., invited him and other LGBT seniors to meet with its offi cials to The Mayor’s Offi ce of GLBT Aff airs, the D.C. Department of Health, and a discuss issues of importance to LGBT seniors. private research organization are teaming up to conduct a comprehensive health “To ensure visitors and clients can readily identify it as a LGBTQ-friendly and survey “for LGBT individuals living in the District of Columbia,” according to a welcoming organization, IONA Senior Services recently began displaying ‘Rainbow letter urging LGBT residents to take the survey. Colors’ at its main entrance,” Swanda said. “One of eight ‘lead agencies’ in D.C.’s senior- The letter is co-signed by Sheila Alexander-Reid, director of the Offi ce of GLBT service network, IONA is the fi rst such organization to specifi cally communicate the Aff airs, and Jeff rey Poirier, an offi cial with the American Institutes for Research availability of services to older LGBTQ individuals, and to develop programs that meet (AIR), an international not-for-profi t organization that the D.C. government has specifi c needs of LGBTQ clients,” he said. retained to carry out the survey. IONA, which receives some of its funding from the D.C. government’s Offi ce on “As you may know, there has been very little research on the LGBT community Aging, provides a variety of services for seniors, including care management, caregiver in the District of Columbia, and the 2015 GLBT Health Survey is greatly needed consultation and assistance, home help for seniors, home-delivered meals, counseling to inform health advocacy initiatives targeting the LGBT community,” Alexander- and support groups, exercise and fi tness programs, and a drop-in senior center located Reid and Poirier said in their letter, which is undated. at the St. Albans School near the National Cathedral. “The survey results will be used to inform organizations that develop initiatives LOU CHIBBARO JR. to address specifi c health needs of the LGBT community, develop targeted prevention and care strategies, and form health policy priorities within the GLAA blasts prostitution crackdown Mayor’s Offi ce of GLBT Aff airs,” the letter says. The latest survey follows a 2010 health survey prepared jointly by the DOH and the GLBT Aff airs Offi ce under Mayor Adrian Fenty that included data limited The president of the Gay & Lesbian Activists Alliance of Washington characterized to gay men, lesbians, and bisexuals. The 2010 survey drew criticism from as “scandalous” and “absurd” a D.C. police sting operation in which police are placing transgender activists, who questioned why data on the trans community was ads on websites inviting people to hotel rooms to engage in sex for money and then omitted from the survey. arresting them for solicitation for prostitution when they show up. Gay activist Christopher Dyer, who headed the GLBT Aff airs offi ce at the time, The Washington Post reported that police have arrested more than 50 unwitting apologized for the omission of trans data. He told activists the report at the time customers on prostitution-related charges in the past several weeks at hotels at or near only had access to data collected by the DOH, which was limited to a standard, Thomas Circle, including the upscale Donovan Hotel. “scientifi cally” developed health questionnaire provided to the city by the U.S. Police have said they initiated the sting in response to complaints by nearby residents, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That questionnaire covered only businesses and clergy affi liated with churches in the area. “sexual orientation” and not gender identity and expression. “GLAA’s position is that the law should be changed, and that alternatives to The current survey being conducted by DOH, the GLBT Aff airs Offi ce and incarceration should be pursued in the meantime,” said GLAA President Rick Rosendall. AIR was initiated by Mayor Vincent Gray’s administration under then GLBT “Criminalizing sex work helps no one, and is an absurd waste of police resources.” Aff airs Offi ce director Sterling Washington. It represents the fi rst such study in Over the past several years GLAA has released detailed position papers pointing out D.C. that will collect health-related data on transgender residents. that transgender women are sometimes forced into sex work to survive after being According to the letter by Alexander-Reid and Poirier, the identity of those denied more traditional employment due to discrimination. The group has said that taking the survey by answering an online questionnaire will be kept strictly arresting LGBT people and others in that situation makes it more diffi cult for them to confi dential. The letter doesn’t disclose the questions participants will be asked fi nd other forms of employment. in the survey other than that they will be urged to identify other LGBT people When asked by the Blade whether gay male or transgender sex workers or customers who might agree to participate in the survey. were being targeted in the sting, police spokesperson Gwendolyn Crump said only that “At the end of the survey, we will ask you to estimate the number of people the operation was a response to community concerns. that you know in the District of Columbia LGBT community and provide the “Our enforcement of prostitution off enses targets community-related complaints,” names and contact information (email address, telephone number, or mailing she said. “We do not ask arrestees their sexual orientation. All arrest information is address) for three of these people,” the letter says. public record. We don’t comment on operational matters,” Crump said. The letter says additional information about the survey can be obtained “In the case of sex behind closed doors, whether in homes or hotel rooms, the fact by contacting AIR offi cial Lisa Peterson at 866-261-2295 or by emailing AIR at that someone is paying for it is no more a legitimate basis for police involvement than [email protected]. if the transaction is a more informal one involving dinner and a show,” GLAA said in a LOU CHIBBARO JR. policy brief fi rst published in 2008. LOU CHIBBARO JR. WASHINGTONBLADE.COM FEBRUARY 20, 2015 • 05

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06 • FEBRUARY 20, 2015 LOCAL NEWS Trans ex-Navy SEAL to challenge Hoyer Kristin Beck says district has been ‘forgotten’

By MICHAEL K. LAVERS [email protected]

A transgender former U.S. Navy SEAL plans to challenge House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) in next year’s Democratic primary. The Maryland Board of Elections on its KRISTIN BECK, a retired U.S. Navy SEAL, website confi rms that Beck fi led campaign plans to challenge House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) in next year’s paperwork with state offi cials in Annapolis Democratic primary. last week. The retired SEAL on her campaign WASHINGTON BLADE FILE PHOTO BY DAMIEN SALAS website said she has “mailed forms” to the Federal Election Commission. Beck on her campaign website makes four points as to why she feels voters in sentence at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., after a to be put into that context. It can’t be a Stefany Hoyer Hemmer, publicly came out Maryland’s 5th Congressional District military court convicted her of charges related circus about the LGBT community.” as a lesbian in 2012 during an exclusive should elect her to succeed Hoyer in the to the leaking of classifi ed military documents “I want this to be about an American,” interview with the Blade. U.S. House of Representatives. These and diplomatic cables to WikiLeaks. she added. “I love our community, but I love “I am proud to represent Maryland’s include the claim that Congress “did not “Being a trans American, that’s not what America. And I want it to come together.” 5th District in Congress,” Hoyer told the address the foreclosure issue in Maryland I am,” Beck told the Blade as she discussed Hoyer has represented Maryland’s Blade on Thursday in a statement. “I or anywhere else while they bailed out her campaign and the possibility that she 5th Congressional District that includes appreciate the support of my constituents the banks with” $1 trillion. could be the fi rst openly trans member of Charles, St. Mary’s and Calvert Counties and will continue to work on their behalf Beck, who has lived with her girlfriend Congress if she were to defeat Hoyer. “I’m and portions of Prince George’s and Anne to address their priorities, and earn their in Upper Marlboro since December, an American fi rst and I want everything Arundel Counties since 1981. His daughter, vote in 2016.” noted to the Washington Blade during an interview that Prince George’s County has the state’s highest foreclosure rate. She said Hoyer has not done enough to address the issue. “He’s concentrating so much on national, bailing out banks and other Popular DJ Mark Thomas dies huge issues,” Beck told the Blade. “Our representative has been too busy Known for work at Baltimore, helping Wall Street since 2008 to even notice Main Street,” she adds on her Rehoboth gay clubs and events campaign website. Beck on her campaign website notes By STEVE CHARING Congress’ approval rating remains below 20 percent. She also cites Senate Majority Mark Thomas, a longtime Baltimore and Rehoboth Beach DJ, died Jan. 25. He was Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) who she 55. The cause of death was not immediately available. claims said there are “sharp elbows and Thomas started his DJ career at The Hippo in 1980 and was a Baltimore resident MARK THOMAS died last month at age 55. big egos in Congress.” when he died. Chuck Bowers, owner of the Hippo, fondly remembered giving PHOTO VIA FACEBOOK “It seems like the district has been Thomas his start. forgotten,” Beck told the Blade. “He would listen carefully to the work of other DJs at the time, listen to the music Beck spent two decades as a SEAL and become the best DJ he can be,” said Bowers. “He was a handsome man, but his personality exceeded even that.” Bowers until her retirement in 2011. She was a brought Thomas back to the Hippo for special events and last saw him during Pride last year. member of the SEAL Team 6 that carried Thomas also worked at various clubs in Rehoboth during those early years, including the Renegade and the Strand. Murray out the 2011 raid on Osama bin Laden’s Archibald from CAMP Rehoboth said, “From the Saint days, through the Strand years, and for 25 years of Sundance he was compound in Pakistan during which the our music man.” terrorist mastermind was killed. Thomas also played around the world in places like Mykonos, Greece and Sydney, Australia. Beck transitioned from a man into “I have known Mark since he was 19 years old, when I took him under my wing, some 36 years ago,” Lynda Dee, a Baltimore a woman after she left the special attorney and founder and president of AIDS Action Baltimore, told the Blade. “We have been the best of friends since that time. He operations force. was really more like a son to me. While I will never get over his loss, I am comforted by this sentiment, which I received in a lovely She was considering a campaign to sympathy card, ‘When I think of Mark, I remember all the people he made dance and be happy.’ What a beautiful legacy!” succeed the late-Florida Congressman Bill Fellow DJ Jimmy P, a resident of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. added, “Mark was a down-to-earth and really fun guy. He was one of Young who died in October 2013 while in the Saint’s stable of hugely talented DJs. We became friends in the ‘90s and would meet Saturdays at the Eagle Nest NYC and offi ce, but she missed the fi ling deadline spend time joking and laughing the night away. Sometimes he would come to hear me DJ on Fridays. I was so honored. His for the special election to fi ll his seat. favorite expression was, ‘Doll’ this and that. Beck two months earlier sparked criticism “Time and distance separated us but we reconnected through a music sharing group based in Fort Lauderdale and then among some LGBT rights advocates after through Facebook. I last chatted with him about two months ago. All I can say is: ‘Doll…you left your musical mark on many; she described Army Pvt. Chelsea Manning you were a really great DJ, man and a good friend. Doll…you will be missed.’” on her Facebook page as “a liar and a thief A memorial service for Mark will take place on his birthday, Sunday, May 31 at 4 p.m. It will be held at City Café, 1001 and a traitor to many people.” Cathedral St. in Baltimore with music by Sean Novak. May 31 would have been Thomas’s 56th birthday. Manning is serving a 35-year prison WASHINGTONBLADE.COM

NATIONAL NEWS FEBRUARY 20, 2015 • 07 Apple terminates contract with anti-gay Ala. lobbyist

Former lawmaker vowed to defend ‘traditional marriage’

By CHRIS JOHNSON ‘I just kind of lived my life naturally,’ said LESLEY GORE in a 2005 interview. [email protected] PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA

Apple Inc., the technology giant whose CEO recently came out as gay, has Singer Lesley Gore dies at age 68 terminated its contract with an Alabama lobbyist it recently hired who has an anti- NEW YORK — Singer Lesley Gore died at a New York hospital on Feb. 16 at LGBT record, according to the three sources. the age of 68. The New York Times reported that Gore’s partner of 33 years, Lois Former Alabama State Rep. Jay Love, who Sasson, said she died from lung cancer. served in the Alabama Legislature between Apple Inc. has removed JAY LOVE as its Gore was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on May 2, 1946. 2003 and 2013, appears on the Alabama lobbyist. She became famous in 1963 when she recorded “It’s My Party” that quickly

Ethics Commission list of lobbyists for 2015 IMAGE COURTESY OF YOUTUBE climbed the charts. under his full name, Julius Kenneth Love, as Gore emerged as a prominent LGBT rights advocate after she came out as a representing Apple, Inc. The news was fi rst lesbian in 2005. reported by the subscription-based Inside “As of yet, I do not have the termination She hosted several episodes of “In The Life,” an LGBT news magazine that Alabama Politics. statement in our offi ce,” Manning said. aired on PBS. Songs from her 2005 album “Ever Sense” also appeared on “The L But after inquiries made by the “They have 10 days in which to submit Word” and other television programs. Washington Blade about Love’s role with any changes in their registration.” The New York Daily News reported that Gore told Ellen DeGeneres in a 2005 the company, sources said Love is no Over the course of his 10-year career interview that she never felt the need to hide her sexual orientation in the music longer employed by Apple as of last as a Republican representing part of industry in spite of it being what she described as “totally homophobic.” Friday and the company has contracted Montgomery in the state legislature, Love “I just kind of lived my life naturally and did what I wanted to do,” Gore told someone else for the position. opposed same-sex marriage. the lesbian talk show host, as the Daily News reported. “I didn’t avoid anything, I Lesbian State Rep. Patricia Todd In 2008, just one day after the California didn’t put it in anybody’s face.” declined to comment on Apple’s Supreme Court struck down a ban on employment of Love, but said he’s no same-sex marriage, Love as part of a N.D. anti-discrimination bill advances longer under contract with the company. primary bid for a congressional seat ran a “I have no comment at this time but it is campaign ad in which a narrator says, “Jay my understanding they have terminated Love will stand up to the liberals and fi ght BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota Senate on Feb. 17 approved a bill that the contract with Jay Love,” Todd said. for what’s right. He’ll defend the unborn would add sexual orientation and gender identity and expression to the state’s Ben Cooper, board chair of Equality [and] traditional marriage.” anti-discrimination law. Alabama, said Apple has hired Greg Jones, According to a CBS News report The Associated Press reported the measure passed in the Republican- founder and president of the Alabama- at the time, the ad was the fi rst to controlled chamber by a 25-22 vote margin, in spite of the Senate Judiciary based Jones Group, LLC, to take Love’s place. reference the court decision, which was Committee’s recommendation not to approve the bill. “It is my understanding that Apple has later overturned by the enactment of State Sen. Carolyn Nelson (D-Fargo) said the bill would extend “basic terminated their contract with Jay Love Proposition 8. Although Love won the protections in the home and workplace” to LGBT North Dakotans. The Associated and has hired Greg Jones,” Cooper said. “I Republican primary, he was narrowly Press reported the Democrat also stressed the measure would prevent people would refer you to Apple for comment on defeated in the general election. from losing their jobs or homes because of their sexual orientation. making this decision.” In 2009, then-Miss California Carrie The bill will now go to the North Dakota House of Representatives. Another LGBT advocate, who spoke Prejean made headlines by expressing her on condition of anonymity, said news opposition to same-sex marriage during that Love is employed by Apple is “bad the Miss USA pageant, saying, “I think Reports document anti-trans poverty, violence information” and the company “let him marriage should be between a man and a go last Friday.” woman. No off ense to anybody, but that’s Kristin Huguet, an Apple spokesperson, how I was raised.” WASHINGTON — Four advocacy groups on Feb. 18 released reports that highlight said Monday her company doesn’t The same week, Love introduced a the disproportionate rates of poverty and violence among transgender people. employ Love when asked if Apple was OK resolution in the Alabama Legislature The Movement Advancement Project, the Center for American Progress, the with his views and why he was hired in commending Prejean for speaking out National Center for Transgender Equality and the Transgender Law Center wrote the fi rst place. against same-sex marriage, which was the two reports titled “Understanding Issues Facing Transgender Americans” and “Jay Love does not work for Apple nor later approved by voice vote. According “Paying an Unfair Price: The Financial Penalty for Being Transgender in America.” does he do any lobbying on our behalf,” to a report from the Associated Press, GLAAD and the National Education Association are among the organizations Huguet said. Love said Prejean stuck to her convictions that partnered with the aforementioned groups to release the reports. But if Apple has terminated its contract even if it meant losing the pageant. The reports note, among other things, that a fi fth of trans people have with Love, the process hasn’t formally Love stepped down from his seat in experienced homelessness at some point in their lives because of what a press been certifi ed by the Alabama Ethics 2013. Since that time, he has started work release describes as “discrimination or family rejection.” It also cites a 2013 Commission. as fi nance chair for the Montgomery- report from the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs that notes more Vicky Manning, a lobbyist for the based Business Education Alliance, an than half of LGBT homicide victims that year were trans women of color. Alabama Ethics Commission, said she’s organization that seeks to connect the The groups note that an estimated 25 percent of trans people of color in the received no notifi cation yet from Apple interests of the business sector with the U.S. are living with HIV. that Love’s contract was terminated. public education system. WASHINGTONBLADE.COM

08 • FEBRUARY 20, 2015 NATIONAL NEWS Army to change how it treats trans troops? Senior offi cer must handle spokesperson. Although USA Today reported the separations based on memo represents a change in policy, the gender identity lack of signature or date on the unverifi ed document may indicate a decision on the By CHRIS JOHNSON matter isn’t yet fi nal. USA Today later [email protected] corrected its story, reporting only that the Army “considers easing policy on In a new move that seems aimed at transgender soldiers.” limiting discharges of transgender troops, Transgender troops are currently a new memo indicates the Army has raised prohibited from serving openly in the — or is considering raising — the authority armed forces as a result of DOD Instruction needed to expel troops from the service 6130.03, which calls for separation of because of their gender identity. service members who undergo gender The document, fi rst reported by USA reassignment or have “psychosexual The Army may be raising the authority to discharge transgender troops. Today, says the separation for troops who conditions” that include transvestitism WASHINGTON BLADE PHOTO BY MICHAEL KEY are transgender must be forwarded to a or transsexualism. Because the policy is senior civilian offi cial, the assistant secretary regulation, it could be changed at any time of the Army for manpower and reserve without action from Congress. the LGBT group American Military Partner and honest service.” aff airs, who will then make the decision on Aaron Belkin, a proponent of transgender Association, said the memo is a “positive The USA Today report on the memo termination. The memo says the new policy service and director of the San Francisco- indication” the military is now considering was published just days after an earlier will expire in 12 months or in less time “if based Palm Center, commended the a review of openly transgender service. report revealed the military prison at superseding guidance is published.” potential move outlined in the memo, but “However, we are still waiting on Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, has agreed to The memo, which is unsigned and said more action is needed. Secretary [Ashton] Carter and the give hormone therapy over the course of undated, wasn’t immediately confi rmed “This is a welcome step toward inclusive Department of Defense to call for full a 35-year sentence to Chelsea Manning, as authentic by the Army in response to a policy, but transgender troops must still inclusion,” Broadway-Mack said. “Our a transgender inmate and former Army request from the Washington Blade. serve in silence until more is done to transgender service members will still private. “We have nothing for you on this issue,” dismantle the ban,” Belkin said. risk separation until the department said Lt. Col. Alayne Conway, an Army Ashley Broadway-Mack, president of updates outdated policy to permit open � CONTINUES AT WASHINGTONBLADE.COM Manning to receive hormone therapy in prison Trans inmate serving 35 years under its constitutional obligations so hair like other female prisoners and those harms may be mitigated. that’s a critical part of her treatment plan for leaking classifi ed info According to the ACLU, the agreement recognized by doctors. is likely the fi rst time the military has “The resistance to meeting Chelsea’s By CHRIS JOHNSON off ered hormone therapy to a prisoner full treatment needs is a refl ection of the [email protected] because when Manning came out as deeply entrenched stigma associated with transgender in 2013 and announced she transgender health care,” Strangio said. In an apparent fi rst, the transgender would seek hormone therapy, the U.S. “There is no transgender exception to the former Army private who released military at the time responded that it requirements of the Eighth Amendment thousands of pages of top secret doesn’t provide hormones or surgery to and we will keep fi ghting for Chelsea’s documents to WikiLeaks is set to receive prisoners as a matter of policy. health needs until she is treated fully and hormone therapy during her 35-year CHELSEA MANNING is serving a 35-year Nicole Navas, a spokesperson for the adequately.” prison sentence. sentence in military prison. Justice Department, declined to comment Additionally, Strangio responded to the PORTRAIT BY ALICIA NEAL Army Pvt. Chelsea Manning, who’s on the agreement as the litigation fi led by report in USA Today, saying the apparent incarcerated at Fort Leavenworth in the ACLU remains ongoing. leak of Manning’s medical information Kansas, is poised to start treatment an agreement with the government. A redacted joint motion for an extension despite protections in federal law and a as a result of an agreement with the “She has fought her whole life, and of briefi ng time fi led by the ACLU and the protective order are “troubling.” U.S. government, which had previously particularly over the course of the past few Justice Department on the day of the In 2013, Manning was convicted denied the hormone therapy. The news years, to be seen and affi rmed as who she news denotes “continued developments of violating the Espionage Act after she was fi rst reported by USA Today, which is — as Chelsea,” Strangio said. “We are relating to Plaintiff ’s medical care and leaked classifi ed information that she obtained a memo signed by the prison’s thrilled for Chelsea that the government daily life at the United States Disciplinary obtained as an intelligence analyst in commandant, Col. Erica Nelson, agreeing has fi nally agreed to initiate hormone Barracks.” Iraq to WikiLeaks and then confi ded to give the treatment. therapy as part of her treatment plan. “These developments may narrow those actions to Adrian Lamo, an online The agreement comes months after This is an important fi rst step in Chelsea’s the scope of the dispute in this lawsuit, acquaintance. Around the same time the American Civil Liberties Union fi led treatment regimen and one that is in line may result in some of Plaintiff ’s claims she was convicted, Manning publicly suit against outgoing Defense Secretary with the recommendations of all of her becoming moot, or at the very least will announced she was transgender and Chuck Hagel on behalf of Manning on the doctors and the basic requirements of provide the Court with a more complete had struggled with her gender identity basis that denying her hormone therapy the Eighth Amendment.” record on which to evaluate Plaintiff ’s since childhood. violated Eighth Amendment protections But Strangio cautioned that the delay Eighth Amendment claims,” the fi ling The U.S. military has agreed to off er against cruel and unusual punishment. in treatment “came with a signifi cant cost states. Manning hormone therapy as it continues Chase Strangio, attorney with the ACLU to Chelsea and her mental health” and Strangio said the fi ght continues on to deny openly transgender people the LGBT project, confi rmed her client would said the ACLU hopes the government behalf of Manning, saying the military ability to serve openly due to medical begin receiving the therapy as a result of continues to meet her medical needs continues to refuse to let her grow her regulation. WASHINGTONBLADE.COM FEBRUARY 20, 2015 • 09

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10 • FEBRUARY 20, 2015 NATIONAL NEWS ‘Don’t paint me as anti-gay,’ says Scalia Conservative justice, friend societal change that led to the court’s pro- Supreme Court that is deciding for the Ginsburg refl ect on gay rights gay rulings. whole society like an imperial ruler. There “And we looked to see who they are,” hasn’t been any major change in which By LOU CHIBBARO JR. she said of gay people. “They turned out there wasn’t a groundswell among the [email protected] to be our next door neighbor of whom people before the Supreme Court put we’re very fond. They turned out to be its stamp of approval on the inclusion in U.S. Supreme Court Justices Ruth Bader our child’s best friend – perhaps even our the equality concept of people who were Ginsburg and Antonin Scalia discussed child,” she said. “I think that accounts for once left out,” she said. their views on gay rights before an the very swift change.” Among those attending the event were audience of more than 1,400 people at Scalia didn’t dispute Ginsburg’s marriage equality activists Kris Perry George Washington University’s Lisner assertion that society was changing and Sandy Stier, the lesbian couple who ‘Don’t paint me as anti-gay or anti-abortion or Auditorium on Feb. 12. anything else,’ said U.S. Supreme Court Justice but questioned the appropriateness of became plaintiff s in the landmark case During a 90-minute forum moderated ANTONIN SCALIA. the Supreme Court to rule on marriage known as Hollingsworth v. Perry, in which by Nina Totenberg, legal correspondent PHOTO BY STEPHEN MASKER; COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS equality and other equality-related issues. the Supreme Court ruled that proponents for National Public Radio, the two justices, “The issue of gay rights, on abortion, lacked standing to defend the measure, among other things, said they are good on many of the issues in which Ruth’s leading to it being overturned. personal friends and socialize together proponents of California’s Proposition 8, opinions and mine diff er does not pertain “I thought the distinction Scalia made with their respective families despite the which banned gay marriage in that state, to the substance,” he said. “It doesn’t about his interest in ruling on who gets fact they disagree on nearly all of the legal lacked standing to defend the ban. Scalia pertain to whether gay people ought to to decide versus the substance of any issues that come before the high court. dissented in the DOMA case, saying the have those rights or whether there ought matter was an interesting point,” Perry The event was sponsored and organized by court overstepped its bounds by handing to be a constitutional right or a right to an said after the forum. the Smithsonian Associates, an educational down a ruling that he said was not abortion,” he said. “I thought Ruth Bader Ginsburg and membership arm of the Smithsonian supported by the Constitution. “That isn’t the issue. The issue is who particularly did a great job talking about Institution’s museums program. But in a rare development, he sided decides,” Scalia told the gathering. “That’s all. how the Constitution needs to refl ect Scalia’s reputation as the Supreme with Ginsburg in the Prop 8 ruling, which I don’t have any public views on any of those the times and the people and that ‘we Court’s most conservative member and sent the case back to the 9th Circuit things. The point is who decides? Should the people’ is a group of people that is Ginsburg’s record as one of its most U.S. Court of Appeals. That court, which these decisions be made by the Supreme actually evolving,” Stier said. liberal justices surfaced at the event overturned Prop 8 in an earlier ruling, Court without any text in the Constitution “We felt in the course of our experience when Totenberg asked them to weigh in removed its stay on the earlier ruling or any history in the Constitution to support going to the Supreme Court and getting on why the court “has become more and shortly after the Supreme Court’s action, imposing on the whole country or is it a the rights of marriage in California that more open to protecting the rights of gay clearing the way for same-sex marriages matter left to the people?” he asked. we became recognized when we had that people under the Constitution.” to resume in California. “But don’t paint me as anti-gay or anti- right,” said Stier. “And so I could really Ginsburg voted with the court’s “My own view of it is that people who abortion or anything else,” he added. “All relate to what she said – that there was majority in its 2013 landmark decision once hid what they were have announced I’m doing on the Supreme Court is opining a time when the people didn’t include overturning the anti-gay Defense of to the world this is who I am,” Ginsburg about who should decide.” people of color, it didn’t include women Marriage Act and separate ruling that said in refl ecting on what she called a Ginsburg then added, “It isn’t the and it didn’t include gay people.” Brown becomes nation’s fi rst openly bi governor

Secretary of state assumes throughout her career in government,” to celebrate” news that Brown would new role after scandal Dison said. soon become Oregon’s governor. Before fi rst winning election as Oregon “From her days in the state legislature By CHRIS JOHNSON secretary of state in 2008, Brown, 54, and work in the secretary of state’s offi ce [email protected] served for 17 years as a member of and now headed to our state’s highest Oregon’s House and Senate. She lives in offi ce, she’s been a tremendous leader After a scandal that led to the Portland, Oregon with her husband Dan who’s served with integrity and worked to resignation of Oregon’s governor, the and has two stepchildren, Dylan and ensure equal access for all Oregonians,” secretary of state was sworn in this Jessie. Frazzini said. week, becoming the nation’s fi rst openly According to the Associated Press, Prior to his resignation, Kitzhaber had bisexual governor. Oregon Secretary of State Kate Brown was political observers assumed before the faced calls from senior Democrats to Last week, Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber sworn in Wednesday as governor. scandal unfolded Brown would have resign. submitted his resignation letter to WASHINGTON BLADE FILE PHOTO BY MICHAEL KEY made a bid to become Oregon’s governor Brown won’t be the fi rst member of the Secretary of State Kate Brown, a bisexual when Kitzhaber’s term ended in 2018. LGBT community to serve as a governor. offi cial who has succeeded him in Her accomplishments as secretary of That distinction belongs to former New accordance with the succession plan Denis Dison, interim executive director state include seeking transparency in Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey, who came under the rules of the state constitution. of the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund, said government by instituting an online out as gay in 2004 amid scandal before As he indicated in his resignation his organization, which endorsed Brown database for campaign fi nance and resigning. letter, Kitzhaber, who’s embroiled in an in her campaigns for secretary of state fi ghting to pass a bill, which ultimately Last year, former Rep. Mike Michaud, infl uence-peddling scandal involving a in 2008 and 2012, is “excited” about her failed in the legislature, that would have who’s gay, sought to win election as criminal investigation against him and his distinction. registered nearly every Oregon resident governor of Maine, but lost to incumbent wife, stepped down on Wednesday and “This is a diffi cult moment for to vote by signing them up through driver Tea Party Gov. Paul LePage. Had Michaud Brown was sworn in as governor, marking Oregonians, but their new governor is a license records. succeeded, he would have become the the fi rst time an openly bisexual person proven and experienced public servant Jeana Frazzini, executive director of fi rst person to win election to a governor’s has taken on that role in the United States. who Victory has been proud to endorse Basic Rights Oregon, said she was “happy offi ce while being openly LGBT. WASHINGTONBLADE.COM FEBRUARY 20, 2015 • 11

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12 • FEBRUARY 20, 2015 NATIONAL NEWS Little opposition as Ark. anti-gay bill set to become law

Political, business leaders in Arkansas. But the bill prohibiting non- to a request for comment. Kendra Johnson. “Senate Bill 202 destroys discrimination ordinances in Arkansas Others who have so far remained silent local control and denies municipal silent; Hutchinson municipalities has come to the forefront include former President Bill Clinton governments the ability to pass civil rights refuses to veto because it will become law in days and and likely 2016 Democratic presidential protections for people in their cities.” would be the fi rst of these new anti-gay candidate Hillary Clinton, even though Notably, even though HRC President measures nationwide to become law. they were governor and fi rst lady of Chad Griffi n is an Arkansas native and By CHRIS JOHNSON One model for defeating Arkansas Arkansas before moving to the White touted his experience as a Walmart [email protected] Senate Bill 202 is the same that led that House. The Clinton Foundation didn’t employee when the company began Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer, a conservative respond to a request for comment. off ering domestic partner benefi ts in 2013, If the way to derail an anti-gay bill is Republican, to veto a religious freedom The Arkansas business community his name is absent from the statement. opposition from the business community bill, SB 1062, after it passed by a large also remains silent. In an article titled, Another path to defeat the legislation and a surefi re legal strategy, then majority in her state’s legislature. Brewer “Business Community Silent as Arkansas could be litigation against the bill once Arkansas Senate Bill 202 is as good as nixed the legislation after business, Bill to allow LGBT Discrimination Set to it becomes law on the basis that it state code. religious political leaders in the state — Become Law,” ThinkProgress quotes a unconstitutionally targets LGBT people. The legislation, which was approved including both Republican U.S. senators spokesperson for the Arkansas Chamber After all, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court last week by the Arkansas Legislature — announced they backed a veto. of Commerce as saying, “We have no decision in 1992 known as Romer v. Evans under new Republican majorities, would Scott Wooledge, a New York LGBT position on that piece of legislation.” struck down Amendment 2 in Colorado, prohibit municipalities from passing non- rights advocate who led grassroots Laura Phillips, an Arkansas LGBT activist which prohibited municipalities from discrimination ordinances protecting eff orts to defeat the Arizona bill, said and board member of the Fayetteville- enacting non-discrimination ordinances classes of people not already protected the strategy that led to victory against based NWA Center for Equality, said she’s for LGBT people. under state law. SB 1062 is the “best route” to defeat the displeased with the lack of interest in But that approach is problematic Although the bill, known as the Arkansas bill, but acknowledged he’s not the business community over SB 202 in because Amendment 2 explicitly Intrastate Commerce Improvement Act, seeing the same voices speaking out this addition to religious freedom legislation prohibited the enactment of non- doesn’t mention LGBT people, sexual time around. pending before the legislature. discrimination ordinances on the orientation or gender identity by name, “The reality is it’s night and day between “I am dismayed and alarmed at the lack basis of sexual orientation and gender the measure is a thinly veiled attempt Arkansas and Arizona,” Wooledge said. “In of response from Arkansas businesses,” identity, but the proposed legislation in to eliminate protections for the LGBT Arizona...it was basically every chamber Phillips said. “I am dismayed that Gov. Arkansas more generally forbids non- community. of commerce, every major employer Hutchison is even thinking about not discrimination policies for groups of Gov. Asa Hutchinson has said he would [coming out against the bill], and there’s vetoing this bill. I am more alarmed at people not enumerated in state law. neither sign nor veto the legislation. nothing like that in Arkansas, there’s not HB 1228 which would allow religious Jon Davidson, legal director at Lambda According to the website for the Arkansas a chamber of commerce nor a company discrimination. There are so many things Legal, said whether a court would strike government, the measure reached his that has spoken out.” going on and it’s just sad.” down Senate Bill 202 is “hard to say” and desk on Tuesday, which gives him fi ve Wooledge set up a website, vetosb202. Walmart, the world’s largest company dependent on the court’s interpretation days to take action or let it become law com, that calls on Hutchinson to veto the by revenue and largest private employer of the statute. automatically without his signature. bill and seeks to build opposition to the in Arkansas, is seen as key to defeating “It would depend in large part on “Senate Bill 202 passed with signifi cant bill through social media. SB 202. The multi-billion dollar company, whether a court would see beyond the margins in the General Assembly, and Although he sees diff erences between which has an LGBT non-discrimination wording of the law to the discriminatory I have a high regard for the discussion eff orts in Arizona and Arkansas, policy and in 2013 announced it would reason why it was adopted and the in the legislature and respect for the Wooledge said he “can’t say” why voices start providing domestic partner benefi ts intentional harms it would infl ict upon legislative process,” Hutchinson said similar to those that spoke out before to employees, has said nothing and LGBT people and other minority group in a statement to the Arkansas Times. aren’t coming again to the aid of LGBT didn’t respond to the Blade’s request members,” Davidson said. “When it “As governor, I recognize the desire to advocates, although he suspected the for comment on the legislation. can be shown that a law was passed in prevent burdensome regulations on reason is lack of organization. Wooledge said the decision by Walmart order to facilitate discrimination, that businesses across the state. However, “Arkansas seems a little less organized to either speak out against the legislation, should create a presumption that it’s I am concerned about the loss of local in terms of having a LGBT infrastructure,” or stay silent, will be the true test of unconstitutional.” control. For that reason, I am allowing the Wooledge said. “It’s a little less mature whether the company is a friend to the The Arkansas bill is along the lines of bill to become law without my signature.” than other states, and so, that may be part LGBT community. Tennessee legislation signed into law in Once the bill becomes law, it will go of the problem. I don’t know what anybody “That’s now what we need to do is put 2011 by Gov. Bill Haslam that similarly into eff ect and strip municipalities of at the national level is doing, if anything.” them on the record, and get them to prohibits municipalities from enacting LGBT non-discrimination policies 90 When SB 1062 was pending before stand up for the policies that they have non-discrimination ordinances of classes days after the legislature adjourns sine the Arizona Legislature, both Sen. John corporately,” Wooledge said. “Walmart of people not recognized in state code. die, according to the American Civil McCain (R-Ariz.) and Sen. Jeff Flake does have a LGBT non-discrimination The National Center for Lesbian Rights Liberties Union. Two localities in Arkansas (R-Ariz.) called for a veto of the bill via policy; the state of Arkansas is basically fi led suit against the law, but lost at have non-discrimination ordinances Twitter, but the senators from Arkansas saying that’s an illegal policy. While the trial court level. Upon appeal, the barring discrimination based on sexual — newly seated Sen. Tom Cotton (R) they’re allowed to make their own Tennessee Court of Appeals in November orientation and gender identity: Little and Sen. John Boozman (R) — have said rules within the their own corporation, threw out the case on the basis the Rock and Eureka Springs. (In December, nothing about SB 202. The offi ces of why would the state make a law saying plaintiff s lacked standing. another ordinance in Fayetteville was the U.S. senators from Arkansas didn’t you can’t have the same policies that Davidson said he remains hopeful narrowly repealed by voter referendum.) respond to the Washington Blade’s Walmart has?” Hutchinson will veto the legislation because Amid success in the courts request for comment on the bill. One of the national LGBT groups that pro-LGBT policy often comes about at the advancing marriage equality, Senate Bill Also not speaking out thus far has spoken out against the legislation is state level after localities experiment with 202 is one among many anti-LGBT bills — against the legislation is President the Human Rights Campaign, which on ordinances and fi nd success. including Religious Freedom Restoration Obama, even though last year when SB Tuesday issued a statement calling on “People saw how those local Acts aimed at allowing discrimination 1062 came before the Arizona Legislature Hutchinson to veto the bill. ordinances did not create problems for against LGBT people — that are pending in then-White House Press Secretary Jay “The Governor has the power to tell the businesses, but instead had positive state legislatures throughout the country. Carney had no offi cial comment, but nation that Arkansas welcomes all people, impacts – expressing a welcoming and One such religious freedom bill, HB said the bill “doesn’t sound particularly regardless of sexual orientation or gender responsible environment for everyone in 1228, is also pending before the legislature tolerant.” The White House didn’t respond identity,” said HRC Arkansas State Director the community,” Davidson said. WASHINGTONBLADE.COM

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Pope Francis last week told a group of cardinals the church cannot ‘condemn anyone for eternity.’

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Pope: Church cannot ‘condemn anyone for eternity’

LGBT Catholics have welcomed Pope Francis’ latest comments on the need for Chilean President Michelle Bachelet supports marriage rights for same-sex couples. the church to reach out to the marginalized. PHOTO BY RICARDO STUCKERT OF AGENCIA BRASIL; COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA “The way of the church is not to condemn anyone for eternity,” Francis told hundreds of new cardinals and bishops on Sunday during a Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, recounting the story of how Jesus healed a leper as the Huffi ngton Post reported. “The way of the church is precisely to leave her four walls behind and to Chilean government to end marriage opposition go out in search of those who are distant, those essentially on the ‘outskirts’ of life.” Francis during his homily also stressed Jesus “revolutionizes and upsets that fearful, narrow and prejudiced mentality.” The Chilean government this week was expected to announce it will not oppose Francis DeBernardo, executive director of New Ways Ministry in Mount marriage rights for same-sex couples in a lawsuit fi led with the Inter-American Court Rainier, Md., is currently in Rome with Sister Jeannine Gramick, a Catholic nun of Human Rights. who co-founded the group, and dozens of LGBT Catholics. Members of President Michelle Bachelet’s administration on Tuesday met with DeBernardo in a blog post noted while Francis “did not mention LGBT people representatives of the Movement for Homosexual Integration and Liberation, an LGBT by name” in his homily, “the details of his description of marginalization will advocacy group, in Santiago, the Chilean capital, to fi nalize “an amicable settlement” in surely ring true to many of these people who have experienced suff ering and the case fi led in 2012 on behalf of three same-sex couples who are seeking marriage oppression during their lifetimes.” rights in the South American country. “The pope’s message is easily applicable to reaching out pastorally to the LGBT The Movement for Homosexual Integration and Liberation in a press release it community,” DeBernardo told the Washington Blade in an e-mail. “If the cardinals posted to its website said the government’s decision to end opposition to nuptials for interpret this message in this way, it will be very good news for LGBT people.” gays and lesbians in the Inter-American Court of Human Rights case is part of a broader MICHAEL K. LAVERS agreement that includes the introduction of a same-sex marriage bill in the Chilean Congress. “We left the meeting very satisfi ed,” said the Movement for Homosexual Integration and Liberation. “We appreciate the government’s good disposition towards our proposals and principles, which stress that marriage equality is a human rights issue.” Man arrested at Egyptian bathhouse attempts suicide Hunter T. Carter, a New York-based lawyer who represents the Movement for Homosexual Integration and Liberation in the Inter-American Court on Human Rights One of the 26 men who was charged with “debauchery” in December after Egyptian case, also attended Tuesday’s meeting. police raided a bathhouse has reportedly tried to commit suicide. “We have reached an agreement in principle,” Carter told the Washington Blade on El-Watan, an Egyptian newspaper, on Sunday reported it spoke with a man who Tuesday during an interview on Skype from Santiago. claims he set his hands and feet on fi re because of what he described as the constant The meeting took place less than a month after a bill that would allow same-sex harassment to which his co-workers at a Cairo restaurant subjected him. couples in the South American country to enter into civil unions received fi nal approval. “I’m harassed constantly in my workplace by the words of the people and the looks in Former President Sebastián Piñera backed civil unions, but his government argued their eyes,” said the man, according to a translation of the El-Watan article that former against the “new defi nition of marriage” in a brief it fi led in the Inter-American Court Human Rights Watch staff er Scott Long posted to his blog. of Human Rights case in late 2013. Representatives of the Movement for Homosexual The man told El-Watan he is “suff ering from neglect and ill-treatment” from the staff Integration and Liberation last November met with members of Bachelet’s administration at the Cairo hospital in which he has been since he tried to take his life eight days earlier. to discuss the lawsuit. “I am very, very tired,” the man told the newspaper. “I want to go to a clean hospital.” “The civil union law represented a signifi cant advance in the rights of same-sex Police on Dec. 7 arrested 26 men during a raid on the bathhouse in Cairo’s Ramses couples in Chile,” Carter told the Blade. “Working on it together with members of the neighborhood. Congress and the president’s team and various ministries provided an opportunity for Mona Iraqi, a reporter for Al Kahera Wal Nes, a pro-government television station, thoughtful progress on each of the very many aspects, or the very many rights and faced intense criticism from Long and other LGBT rights advocates for tipping off obligations of marriage.” authorities after she and a cameraman tried to enter the bathhouse. “It will nevertheless always end up being a second-class or skim milk marriage,” he She posted a picture to her Facebook page that shows her inside the bathhouse added. “So as long as marriage is available to anyone, it should be available to everyone fi lming the detained men with her cell phone. on an equal basis.” An Egyptian court last month acquitted the 26 men who were arrested inside the Jaime Parada Hoyl, a gay councilman in the wealthy Santiago enclave of Providencia, bathhouse. echoed Carter when he spoke with the Blade after the Chilean House of Representatives El-Watan reported the man’s family tried to prevent him from leaving their home overwhelmingly approved the civil unions bill on Jan. 21. after his acquittal. Long in his blog wrote the man told the newspaper that one of his “Chile today should be discussing marriage equality with good legislative work, and brothers “insisted on accompanying him everywhere he went.” above all with political will,” said Parada. “[I have] no freedom,” the man told El-Watan. MICHAEL K. LAVERS 14 • FEBRUARY 20, 2015 WASHINGTONBLADE.COM

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Craig Shniderman, executive director of Food & Friends, a D.C.-based organization that provides food and nutritional services to homebound people with HIV/AIDS and other serious illnesses, has retained his status as the highest paid CEO among the heads of the nation’s most prominent LGBT advocacy groups and groups that provide AIDS-related services in D.C, New York and Los Angeles. A new Washington Blade survey of the compensation paid to heads of LGBT and AIDS organizations shows that Shniderman had a total salary and benefi ts package of $433,896 in 2013, the latest period for which Food & Friends’ salary and annual revenue data could be obtained for a full fi scal year. Similar to a survey of LGBT and AIDS group salaries conducted by the Blade in 2009, Shniderman’s earnings in the latest survey place him ahead of the CEOs of the Human Rights Campaign and the Los CRAIG SHNIDERMAN, executive director of Food & Friends, pulled down more than Angeles LGBT Center. $433,000 in 2013. The L.A. Center and HRC are the WASHINGTON BLADE FILE PHOTO nation’s largest two LGBT organizations in terms of annual revenue and staff . Chad Griffi n, HRC’s president and CEO, came in second place in compensation in available. The Blade reached out to all a staff in 2013 of 53. Health Crisis of New York ($320,000). the latest survey, just behind Shniderman, groups for updated numbers but several By contrast, the L.A. Center’s revenue Among those in the $200,000 plus with a total compensation package of did not respond, as noted in the chart. for 2013 came to $66.2 million and it had range include Don Blanchon, executive $429,411 in 2013. Lorri L. Jean, CEO of The 42 national and regional LGBT a staff of 404 employees, retaining its director of D.C.’s Whitman-Walker Health the L.A. Center, came in third in the and AIDS groups included in the Blade’s status as the nation’s overall largest LGBT ($270,250) and Rea Carey, executive latest survey, with a total compensation latest survey are among thousands of organization. The L.A. Center provides director of the National LGBTQ Task package of $425,651 in 2013. U.S. nonprofi t organizations that must HIV/AIDS-related services as well as a Force ($260,273). The organizations surveyed are among fi le annual reports with the IRS disclosing wide range of social and recreational The majority of groups surveyed the largest LGBT and HIV/AIDS activist fi nancial information, including salaries services for the LGBT community. by the Blade had salaries and total groups in the U.S. While most are national and other compensation of their executive HRC’s annual revenue for 2013, the latest compensation packages that equaled 10 groups, some regional organizations directors and chief operating offi cers. period for which its revenue data is publicly percent or less of the annual revenue of were included as well in some cases Two national watchdog organizations available, came to $52.3 million. The group their respective organizations. because their operating budgets are in that monitor salaries and other fi nancial had a staff in 2013 of 177 employees, Offi cials with Guidestar and Charity the same leagues as the national groups information of nonprofi t groups – making it the nation’s largest LGBT civil Navigator have said a high salary to revenue and in other cases because of their ties to Guidestar and Charity Navigator – have rights and political advocacy group. percentage is sometimes a warning signal for the Washington, D.C. metro area. released studies showing that the salaries Among the 42 groups surveyed by the possible problems with non-profi t groups. Although several organizations of the heads of the LGBT and AIDS groups Blade, the executive directors or CEOs of But the two watchdog organizations have provided fi gures voluntarily at the Blade’s surveyed by the Blade are generally similar just three – Shniderman, Griffi n and Jean also said a competitive marketplace for request, most of these numbers came to the compensation of the heads of other – had compensation packages greater competent and experienced executives often from public 990 forms the groups fi led nonprofi t organizations with comparable than $400,000. makes it necessary for non-profi ts to off er with the IRS. If directors’ salaries were annual revenue and staff size. The heads of four of the groups had a a competitive salary to fi nd a qualifi ed CEO gleaned from both a 501(c)(3) and 501(c) Food & Friends represents an exception to salary and total compensation between regardless of the size of the group’s budget. (4), the revenue and salary listed are from this trend, representing what Guidestar and $300,000 and $400,000; seven had a total “We know that many donors continue both entities. While some organizations’ Charity Navigator have said are a relatively compensation of between $200,000 and to be concerned by what they believe to fi scal years do not coincide with the smaller number of nonprofi t groups whose $300,000; 12 – the largest contingent – be excessive charity CEO pay,” Charity calendar year, their year that overlaps CEOs receive salaries signifi cantly higher had a total compensation package of Navigator states in the introduction to its with the bulk of 2013 is listed here as than other groups of their size. between $100,000 and $200,000. 2014 Charity CEO Compensation Study. 2013. In most cases, that was the most The annual revenue reported by Others in the $300,000 plus category “But well-meaning donors sometimes fail recent year for which 990 forms were Food & Friends for 2013, the latest year were Kevin Cathcart, executive director to consider that these CEOs are typically available, but in a few cases — all noted revenue and salary fi gures are available of Lambda Legal ($345,515) and Marjorie running multi-million dollar operations — 2012 990s were the most recent for the group, came to $8,886,423. It had Hill, executive director of the Gay Men’s that endeavor to help change the world.” WASHINGTONBLADE.COM

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FOOD & FRIENDS NATIONAL CENTER FOR LESBIAN RIGHTS + SOCIAL JUSTICE FUND CRAIG SHNIDERMAN KATE KENDELL BASE: $321,593 TOTAL: $433,896 REVENUE: $8,886,423 BASE: $215,000 TOTAL: $253,442 REVENUE: $5,510,389 PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: 4.88% PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: 4.60% NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 53 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 30 FISCAL YEAR: 2013 1 FISCAL YEAR: 2013 12 HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN + HRC FOUNDATION PFLAG CHAD GRIFFIN JODY M. HUCKABY BASE: $408,947 TOTAL: $429,411 REVENUE: $52,320,000 BASE: $197,205 TOTAL: $207,047 REVENUE: $4,458,756 PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: .82% PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: 4.64% NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 177 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 14 FISCAL YEAR: 2013 2 FISCAL YEAR: 2013 13 LA LGBT CENTER TREVOR PROJECT LORRI L. JEAN ABBE LAND BASE: $425,651 TOTAL: $425,651 REVENUE: $66,273,810 BASE: $200,000 TOTAL: $206,552 REVENUE: $4,465,062 PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: .64% PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: 4.63% NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 404 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 91 FISCAL YEAR: 2013 3 FISCAL YEAR: 2013 14 LAMBDA LEGAL LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER OF NEW YORK KEVIN CATHCART GLENNDA TESTONE BASE: $307,756 TOTAL: $345,515 REVENUE: $14,425,910 BASE: $184,694 TOTAL: $191,547 REVENUE: $9,253,338 PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: 2.40% PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: 2.07% NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 90 FT/3 PT NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 91 FISCAL YEAR: 2013 4 FISCAL YEAR: 2013 15 GAY MEN’S HEALTH CRISIS GAY & LESBIAN ADVOCATES & DEFENDERS (GLAD) MARJORIE HILL LEE SWISLOW BASE: $257,500 TOTAL: $320,000 REVENUE: $27,225,469 BASE: $165,866 TOTAL: $178,173 REVENUE: $3,238,604 PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: 1.18% PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: 5.50% NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 125 FT/32 PT NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 37 FISCAL YEAR: 2013 5 FISCAL YEAR: 2013 16 GLSEN EQUALITY FEDERATION + EQUALITY FEDERATION INSTITUTE ELIZA BYARD REBECCA ISAACS BASE: $265,350 TOTAL: $308,533 REVENUE: $6,163,904 BASE: $165,000 TOTAL: $166,456 REVENUE: $1,359,968 PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: 5.01% PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: 12.24% NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 43 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: Not Speciﬁ ed FISCAL YEAR: 2013 6 FISCAL YEAR: 2013 17 GAY & LESBIAN VICTORY FUND + VICTORY INSTITUTE FAMILY EQUALITY COUNCIL CHUCK WOLFE JENNIFER CHRISLER BASE: $265,214 TOTAL: $301,302 REVENUE: $3,718,943 BASE: $158,469 TOTAL: $163,677 REVENUE: $2,249,244 PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: 8.1% PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: 7.28% NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: UNKNOWN NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 21 FISCAL YEAR: 2013 7 FISCAL YEAR: 2012 18 FREEDOM TO MARRY + FTM ACTION NATIONAL BLACK JUSTICE COALITION EVAN WOLFSON SHARON LETTMAN-HICKS BASE: $232,300 TOTAL: $293,090 REVENUE: $11,748,150 BASE: $150,000 TOTAL: $150,000 REVENUE: $636,646 PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: 2.49% PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: 23.56% NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 21 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 10 FISCAL YEAR: 2013 8 FISCAL YEAR: 2013 19 POINT FOUNDATION EQUALITY CALIFORNIA + EQUALITY CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE JORGE VALENCIA RICK ZBUR BASE: $231,000 TOTAL: $291,000 REVENUE: $3,747,450 BASE: $150,000 TOTAL: $150,000 REVENUE: $2,917,389 PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: 7.77% PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: 5.14% NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 17 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 14 FT/28 PT FISCAL YEAR: 2013 9 FISCAL YEAR: 2013 20 WHITMAN-WALKER HEALTH IMMIGRATION EQUALITY + IG ACTION FUND DON BLANCHON RACHEL B. TIVEN BASE: $235,000 TOTAL: $270,250 REVENUE: $28,709,298 BASE: $127,616 TOTAL: $139,989 REVENUE: $2,242,147 PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: .94% PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: 6.24% NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 198 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 31 FISCAL YEAR: 2013 10 FISCAL YEAR: 2013 21 NATIONAL GAY & LESBIAN TASK FORCE + FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL GAY AND LESBIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION KIMBERLY R. CAREY JESSICA STERN BASE: $235,176 TOTAL: $260,273 REVENUE: $7,203,590 BASE: $122,270 TOTAL: $133,331 REVENUE: $2,501,433 PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: 3.61% PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: 5.33% NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 67 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: Not Speciﬁ ed FISCAL YEAR: 2013 11 FISCAL YEAR: 2013 22 WASHINGTONBLADE.COM

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GLAAD LOG CABIN REPUBLICANS HERNDON GRADDICK GREGORY ANGELO BASE: $116,667 TOTAL: $126,630 REVENUE: $3,333,982 BASE: $53,031 TOTAL: $55,356 REVENUE: $218,720 PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: 3.80% PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: 25.31% NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 65 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 1 FISCAL YEAR: 2013 23 FISCAL YEAR: 2013 34 ATHLETE ALLY NOH8 H. HUDSON TAYLOR ADAM BOUSKA BASE: $125,500 TOTAL: $125,500 REVENUE: $527,937 BASE: $50,000 TOTAL: $52,920 REVENUE: $240,267 PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: 23.77% PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: 22.03% NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 1 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 4 FISCAL YEAR: 2013 24 FISCAL YEAR: 2013 35 AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR EQUAL RIGHTS (AFER) IT GETS BETTER ADAM D. UMHOEFER EDWARD FARLEY BASE: $115,000 TOTAL: $115,000 REVENUE: $2,522,117 BASE: $43,750 TOTAL: $43,750 REVENUE: $446,912 PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: 4.56% PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: 9.79% NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 8 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 5 FISCAL YEAR: 2013 25 FISCAL YEAR: 2012 36 NATIONAL GAY & LESBIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EMPIRE STATE PRIDE AGENDA + FOUNDATION CHANCE MITCHELL NATHAN SCHAEFER BASE: $94,864 TOTAL: $104,081 REVENUE: $2,498,249 BASE: $35,497 TOTAL: $35,497 REVENUE: $2,424,234 PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: 4.17% PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: 1.46% NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 15 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 48 FISCAL YEAR: 2012 26 FISCAL YEAR: 2013 37 NATIONAL CENTER FOR TRANSGENDER EQUALITY MARA KEISLING BASE: $90,000 TOTAL: $99,279 REVENUE: $1,094,923 PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: 9.07% NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 9 FISCAL YEAR: 2013 27 MATTHEW SHEPARD FOUNDATION CAPITAL PRIDE ALLIANCE (DC)* JASON MARSDEN RYAN BOS BASE: $87,518 TOTAL: $95,366 REVENUE: $527,434 BASE: UNKNOWN TOTAL: UNKNOWN REVENUE: $1,070,028 PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: 18.08% PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: UNKNOWN NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 11 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: UNKNOWN FISCAL YEAR: 2013 28 FISCAL YEAR: 2013 OTHER NEW YORK PRIDE LA PRIDE** CHRIS FREDERICK RODNEY SCOTT BASE: $94,073 TOTAL: $94,073 REVENUE: $1,802,142 BASE: $0 TOTAL: $0 REVENUE: $1,692,548 PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: 5.22% PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: 0% NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 4 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 19 FISCAL YEAR: 2013 29 FISCAL YEAR: 2012 OTHER SLDN/OUTSERVE EQUALITY MARYLAND + EM FOUNDATION** ALLYSON ROBINSON CARRIE EVANS BASE: $85,020 TOTAL: $89,114 REVENUE: $720,475 BASE: UNKNOWN TOTAL: UNKNOWN REVENUE: $277,000 PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: 12.37% PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: UNKNOWN NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 12 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: UNKNOWN FISCAL YEAR: 2013 30 FISCAL YEAR: 2013 OTHER DIGNITY USA EQUALITY VIRGINIA + EV ADVOCATES** MARIANNE DUDDY-BURKE JAMES PARRISH BASE: $89,005 TOTAL: $89,005 REVENUE: $505,916 BASE: UNKNOWN TOTAL: UNKNOWN REVENUE: $636,034 PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: 17.59% PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: UNKNOWN NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 5 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 9 FISCAL YEAR: 2012 31 FISCAL YEAR: 2012 OTHER D.C. CENTER GET EQUAL + GET EQUAL ACTION** DAVID MARINER FELIPE SOUSA-RODRIGUEZ AND HEATHER CRONK BASE: $69,645 TOTAL: $75,645 REVENUE: $301,512 BASE: UNKNOWN TOTAL: UNKNOWN REVENUE: $148,916 PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: 25.09% PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: UNKNOWN NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 2 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: UNKNOWN FISCAL YEAR: 2013 32 FISCAL YEAR: 2012 OTHER NATIONAL LESBIAN & GAY JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION * Capital Pride contracts out staﬀ ; $156,000 in salary is split among 3 MICHAEL TUNE positions. BASE: $74,798 TOTAL: $74,798 REVENUE: $539,318 ** The most recent tax records for these organizations were not clear on PERCENT OF REVENUE TO CEO/ED: 13.87% CEO compensation and the organizations did not respond to multiple Blade NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 4 requests for clariﬁ cation. FISCAL YEAR: 2013 33 Compiled by TERRY MULCAHY and JOEY DIGUGLIELMO WASHINGTONBLADE.COM

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Chase Brexton’s Sweeney Sweeney, 36, a former caregiver oﬀ ering counseling and other support for and administrator for senior citizen caregivers planning for their own future. to address Prime Timers rehabilitation and nursing communities, The program is operating in Washington, will describe the recently announced D.C. and 17 states. Nate Sweeney, executive director of Chase Brexton LHRC. He will also head For further information, call 410-252- the LGBT Health Resource Center of the implementation of SAGECAP (Services 7239, or contact Prime Timers at info@ Chase Brexton Health Care will be the & Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual ptbalto.org guest speaker at the Prime Timers of & Transgender Elders – Caring and Baltimore general monthly meeting on Preparing) in Maryland. GLCCB to host March 8. It will take place at 6 p.m. at St. SAGECAP aims to provide a welcoming writing workshops NATE SWEENEY Mark’s Lutheran Church at St. Paul and community that helps caregivers navigate weekdays_blade.pdf 1 12/16/14 2:25 PM PHOTO COURTESY OF SWEENEY 20th Streets. their own current and future needs by The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center of Baltimore and Central Maryland (GLCCB) will host writing workshops on March 3 Morning Edition and 10. Author Mike Warren will lead the workshop sessions focusing on how to write and publish a book. Marketplace Morning Report Warren, who has penned and self- published a number of novels, is the recipient of the Marilyn Brown/Slyce The Book Club King of Literature 2015 Award. BBC Newshour Among his works are: “A Private Aﬀ air,” “Sweet Swagger,” “Sir Yes Sir, Just Make Him Beautiful,” “Timing is Everything” and The Diane Rehm Show “The Cool in You.” “People will be surprised to learn that they can publish their own books and it doesn’t take a lot of money,” Warren told The Kojo Nnamdi Show the Blade. “The only thing that a writer has to pay for to publish their own book is the fee for an editor to review and make All Things Considered corrections of their manuscript and a fee for a graphic artist to do their book cover, spine and back cover. It’s that easy.” Marketplace The free workshops take place from

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As a progressive social justice organization, the Task Force works toward a society that values and respects the If you’ve followed my column diversity of human expression and identity and achieves equity for all. over the last two years, you already know that in addition to being a We are currently seeking a Human Resources Manager to be responsible for all aspects of personal trainer, I am also a chef personnel administration and human resource development, including the Task Force’s programs at CulinAerie (culinaerie.com) here in D.C. and that I have a passion for recruiting, orientation, workplace training, and employee performance evaluation. for teaching and educating people on the importance of cooking Responsibilities include: BUCKY MITCHELL grew up in Pennsylvania’s and eating clean, healthy and • Coordinates the preparation and placement of notices and advertisements for open positions Amish country and says many of the exercises nutritious meals. in his regimen are derived from the kinds of • Issues offer letters to prospective employees movement Amish men and women use in their While I’ve written quite a few • Provides or oversees orientations for new hires daily chores. 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Here are some of my favorite • Prepares required filings with federal, state and local government agencies for workers healing foods and why you should be incorporating them into your diet. compensation, unemployment, census and similar requirements Ginger — Ginger has a myriad of scientifi cally proven health benefi ts that • Manages the employee performance review process include reducing symptoms of nausea/vomiting, elevating infl ammation, • Maintains regular working knowledge of comparable compensation scales stopping osteoarthritis, motion sickness and boasting your immune system. Who knew this little spice could pack such a powerful, healthy punch? • Supports management working with the employee’s bargaining unit and District 1199E, SEIU If you want to dive even deeper in getting to know about ginger, it’s good to know • Advises management on matters related to best practice in human resources, personnel its scientifi c classifi cation is that of a fl owering plant in the family Zingiberaceae administration whose rhizome (or its root), is widely used as a spice or as a medicine. Ginger • Receives and process reports of employee misconduct or violation of the Code of Ethics as the contains a long list of vitamins and minerals which Thiamine (B1), Ribofl avin (B2), Task Force’s Compliance Officer Niacin (B3), Pantothenic acid (B5), Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin E as well • Coordinates staff-wide training programs on workplace conduct and other topics as calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and • Works with Finance and Administration staff to design and deliver employee benefits, time & zinc. So why is this big list of vitamins and minerals so important? Some of these vitamins and minerals are essential in helping your body do a variety of things attendance reporting and payroll services. when it comes to your fi tness and working out. While All B vitamins (B1,2,3,5) help the body convert food (carbohydrates) Please submit a cover letter and resume addressing your experience with the above responsibilities into fuel (glucose), which is “burned” to produce energy, minerals such iron, and describing your interest in being a member of the Task Force staff. If possible, please submit the magnesium and potassium do everything from help transport oxygen to the names and affiliations of three references. Apply via email at [email protected]; please write “HR body to regulate water and mineral balance throughout the body as you are Manager” in the subject line. working out. So instead of just having ginger with your sushi, try adding a slice or two into your hot tea, soups, stews and even your shakes. The Task Force is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, Lemons — Often used a garnishment to top off our cosmos, the healing power gender identity or expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, personal of these tiny little citrus fruits go unnoticed. Lemon’s scientifi c classifi cation is appearance, family responsibility, political affiliation or any other status protected by applicable law. Women, similar to that of ginger; it’s a fl owering plant in the family citrus lemon and its transgender people, veterans and people of color are encouraged to apply. fruits are widely used for the juices they contain. While lemons contain minerals Applications without cover letters will not be considered. such as Iron, copper, potassium and calcium, the most important thing about lemons and their juice is that they provide approximately 90 percent of your daily Vitamin C needs. 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22 • FEBRUARY 20, 2015 VIEWPOINT VOLUME 46 ISSUE 08 ADDRESS PO Box 53352 Washington DC 20009 PHONE 202-747-2077 E-MAIL Behind Obama’s cynical [email protected] INTERNET www.washingtonblade.com PUBLISHED BY Brown Naff Pitts Omnimedia, Inc. PUBLISHER ‘evolution’ on marriage LYNNE J. BROWN [email protected] ext. 8075 makes sure to quote the president char- EDITORIAL We can thank Biden acterizing Biden as “sloppy” and the one EDITOR KEVIN NAFF for president’s belated who “screwed up,” the one who talked knaff @washblade.com ext. 8088 embrace of equality out of turn. And yet in the moments af- FEATURES EDITOR ter Biden’s stance leaked, there was Axel- JOEY DIGUGLIELMO rod tweeting that Obama and Biden had [email protected] ext. 8081 SR. NEWS REPORTER By LISA M. POLYAK “precisely” the same opinion on marriage LOU CHIBBARO JR. equality. 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INSIDE LGBT WASHINGTON FEBRUARY 20, 2015 • 23 Law is changing but the culture lags were not bound by her decision. It’s my duty of same-sex marriage. She wrote about they are discriminated against. In the same Marriage fi ght shows to speak up when I see the jurisdiction of his thought process in deciding what to do, Post column, Hesse relates a conversation need for federal bias bill our courts being intruded by unlawful fed- which included, “He could agree to marry the Chilton County Judge had the same day eral authority.” The fact that Judge Moore, everyone, gay and straight, but the more he started issuing the same-sex marriage li- a bigoted homophobe, was elected by the he thought about it, the more he realized censes when approached by an older man people of Alabama speaks to the work that it wasn’t an option, not with what he’d been as he was having lunch. must still be done by the LGBT community. taught to believe about homosexuality and “I just want you to know how much I But the LGBT community isn’t alone in the sanctity of marriage. If it came down appreciate you taking a stand,” the man having the culture lag with the law. African to that, he’d just resign, he decided. Retire said. “Well,” Martin swallowed, “we did Americans have won equality and civil and early, rather than risk moral compromise.” give a license to two boys this morning. Is human rights in the law but are reminded So he decided to stop doing any marriages that right?” The man thought for a minute. over and over the law doesn’t always im- and just issue licenses to everyone. “What I want to know is — they say 36 other PETER ROSENSTEIN is a D.C.-based LGBT rights pact how people think or act. Women face People falling back on what they have states have it. If they make Alabama have and Democratic Party activist. He writes regularly been taught for generations about homo- it, what does that mean for the other 13? for the Blade. the same type of issues and fi nd themselves being discriminated against in many sexuality is more the norm than one would Why does the government keep trying to areas including the workplace where on av- think. Those living in big cities like New intrude?” “Trying?” Martin laughed. “I’d say Kim Chandler of the Associated Press erage they are paid only 78 cents of every York, San Francisco or Washington, D.C. they’re doing a pretty good job of it.” reported last week, “Alabama’s stand dollar a man would get for the same job. don’t always understand where the culture This is what we are up against. It is quite against gay marriage crumbled Friday as Whether it is Ferguson, Staten Island, of the nation lies. Yes it is changing, but it is possible in the 2016 presidential election judges in most counties sided with fed- Alabama or the United States Congress a slow process and could take generations we will see this debate come to the fore. eral courts rather than their own chief trying to pass legislation taking away the to really morph into full acceptance of the Depending on how far right the Republi- justice, a Republican who once called ho- rights of women to control their own LGBT community. can nominee is there may be a huge push mosexuality an inherent evil. U.S. District health, we see the culture not matching That is one of the reasons it makes so to focus people on states rights and urging Judge Callie Granade said Thursday that the laws that have been passed, people much sense for the LGBT community to them to, “vote against anyone who thinks a judge could no longer deny marriage not respecting the judicial system or trying push for a full civil-rights bill in Congress to Washington can tell you what to do and licenses to gays and lesbians, reiterating to turn back the clock. at least make discrimination illegal under how to think, not the president, Congress her ruling striking down the state’s ban In The Washington Post, Monica Hesse the law. While in reality that won’t end dis- or the Supreme Court.” The results of that on same-sex marriage.” wrote an illuminating column on how the crimination as we have seen with other mi- election could give us a strong indication of The same story quoted Alabama Chief probate judge of Chilton County, Alabama, nority groups, it at least gives people somehow far we have to go, and the fi ght we will Justice Roy Moore who said, “County judges Bobby Martin, was dealing with the issue thing to hang their hat on when they fi nd have, until the culture catches up to the law.

VIEWPOINT In defense of ‘The Vagina Monologues’ Georgetown and Howard universities have the performance “is limited in its inclusivity, LGBT students reported experiencing sexual Play isn’t perfect, but historically hosted the event around Valen- and it only scratches the surface of the vast violence more often than straight students it has raised millions tine’s Day. experiences of womanhood worldwide.” in 11 out of 13 categories. for worthy cause But unfortunately, the show hasn’t been She also said she supports Mount Holyoke’s For example, 19 percent of LGBT un- well received everywhere. The monologues reasoning behind discontinuing the event dergraduates reported experiencing a were cancelled at Mount Holyoke College, on its campus. forced kiss, compared to 5 percent of a women’s college in Massachusetts, where But she brings up an important point: The undergraduate straight students. Twen- the performances were called reductionist reasoning behind the event is to off er a safe ty-fi ve percent of LGBT undergraduates for failing to adequately explore the sexual space for open-minded performance and were forced to do something sexual, but experiences of transgender women, Cam- intellectual idea sharing. seven percent of straight undergraduates pus Reform reports. The monologues can be — let’s be hon- said they were. It’s a shame that the event was rejected. est — a bit uncomfortable. It’s understand- This data squares with a national trend. While most iterations of the Vagina Mono- ably awkward to witness fellow classmates 44 percent of lesbians have experienced JUSTIN PELIGRI is a student at George logues unfortunately do not delve into sharing stories usually reserved for gossip rape, stalking or other sexual violence ac- Washington University. transgender issues, the sex-positive perfor- sessions after a bottle or two of Pinot Grigio. cording to the Centers for Disease Control’s mance opens the door to some critical con- (If you haven’t seen the monologues, al- 2010 National Intimate Partner and Sexual If you’re only reading this column because versations about sex that all of us, regard- low me to loop you in. One monologue is Violence Survey. you were intrigued by the word “vagina” in less of sexual identity or gender expression, called “My Angry Vagina.” It’s a rant about And the kicker: A jaw-dropping 64 per- the headline, consider this sobering statistic: can rally behind. how hard it is to have a vagina, pointing to cent of transgender people are survivors of In a survey of more than 700 George Wash- “We feel that it is important to discuss tampons and tools used by OB/GYNs as ex- sexual assault. ington University students, about one quar- the taboos and silenced struggles of par- amples. Another is called “The Flood,” which Nearly $2,000 was raised last weekend. ter said they have experienced some sort of taking in the experience that is woman- tells an older woman’s stories about – well, And nationally, Ensler’s nonprofi t has raised dating violence. hood,” said Negi Esfandiari, a leader of you can fi gure it out.) more than $75 million for women’s anti- That’s why it was reassuring to see GW’s GWU’s Feminist Student Union, which The Vagina Monologues crush diminutive violence groups. That fi nancial support can student advocates donate the proceeds of hosted the university’s production of the notions about female sexuality and let wom- help make life safer for LGBT people in this their version of “The Vagina Monologues” — Vagina Monologues. “An event that is both en share stories – hilarious, heartbreaking, city and everywhere. a performance of monologues about female entertaining and educational like The Va- or otherwise – in front of an audience that Like most advocacy projects and student sexual experiences written by feminist activ- gina Monologues creates a space within cheers them on. events, the Vagina Monologues isn’t perfect. ist Eve Ensler — to the D.C. Rape Crisis Cen- which it is conducive to have these discus- For what it’s worth, any event that donates But LGBT activists should spend more time ter, a nonprofi t organization that advocates sions, all while being a memorable theatri- its proceeds to sexual violence awareness is fi ghting the good fi ght in areas that really for survivors of sexual assault. cal experience.” worthy of the LGBT community’s praise. matter – not harping on imperfections of Other local schools including American, Esfandiari acknowledged that the script of Here’s why: At my university specifi cally, members of our own team. 24 • FEBRUARY 20, 2015 WASHINGTONBLADE.COM WASHINGTONBLADE.COM FEBRUARY 20, 2015 • 25 WASHINGTONBLADE.COM

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Now may be a good time to consider reﬁ nancing

By DAVID M. TAUBE

Rarely does life provide us with second chances. But with major central banks around the world lowering interest rates and undertaking other measures to stimulate their economies, domestic interest rates have also dropped to levels not seen since 2012 and 2013. With the 30-year Treasury bond closing at a record-low yield in early February, Freddie Mac recently reported average rates of 3.59 percent and 2.92 percent for 30-year and 15-year fi xed rate mortgages, respectively. If you can qualify for a mortgage, it is an incredible opportunity to lock in low, long-term borrowing costs with a home purchase or refi nance. If you missed the opportunity a couple of years ago or if your mortgage has an interest rate above 4 percent, it may make sense to consider going through the money-saving process. The main factors to consider in your decision whether to refi nance are how long you intend to keep the property, cost to refi nance and monthly savings. The fi rst issue may be the hardest to determine. Comparing the costs of refi nancing with the monthly savings is relatively easy. An estimate of the costs for a mortgage can be obtained online or from a lender. The three main cost categories include: 1. Lender fees to originate, underwrite and process the loan. 2. Attorney fees for title search, title insurance and closing. 3. Government fees to record the of the new mortgage versus what you 45 percent of gross income. a lower interest rate, another important transaction in the land records. would pay on your old mortgage. Another factor to consider when decision will be what to do with the The monthly savings is simply the As with any fi nancing, the lender will making a refi nancing decision includes savings. Perhaps this would provide diff erence between the monthly payment consider the three “Cs” of underwriting the impact on equity build up or principal the perfect opportunity to establish or before and after the refi nance. a mortgage in its decision about whether payments. Extending the maturity of a increase your retirement savings? With this information, you can calculate the risks are acceptable: mortgage usually lowers the amount There are many variables to consider in the “payback period,” which is how long it • Collateral — with an appraisal, the of the monthly payment paid toward the refi nancing decision. Be sure to work takes for the monthly savings to “payback” lender will compare the market value principal because more goes toward with a qualifi ed professional who can the cost of refi nancing. You will have to of the property with the amount to be interest at the beginning of the mortgage. guide you through the options. wait until end of the payback period before borrowed. If you can aff ord it, you might want to This article is for informational realizing any savings. For example, with a • Creditworthiness — the lender will consider a shorter loan period (e.g., 15 purposes only and is not fi nancial, legal cost to refi nance of $3,000 and a monthly use the borrower’s credit report to review or 20 years). This may also be the best or tax advice. Please consult with your savings of $100, the payback period is 30 credit score, history and record of paying option if you have paid down 10 to 15 adviser before making any decisions. months (divide the cost of refi nancing on time. years of a 30-year mortgage. by monthly savings). If you plan to keep • Capacity — based on income, the In addition, don’t forget the tax the property for more than 30 months, lender will consider the borrower’s ability implications. Although you may be saving refi nancing may be good idea. to make the payments. Generally, the money every month with lower interest DAVID M. TAUBE, CFA, CFP is CEO and chief investment offi cer of Kalorama Wealth Strat- Beyond monthly savings and the lender will not want the borrower’s total payments, your savings may be less if egies, LLC, a fee-only investment advisory payback period, you should consider the monthly debt (housing expense and all your tax liability increases. and fi nancial planning fi rm in the District. Reach him at 202-550-7262 or dtaube@kal- total interest you would pay over the life other obligations) to exceed approximately If you are fortunate enough to obtain oramawealth.com. EXPERIENCE WASHINGTONBLADE.COM ADVERTORIAL FEBRUARY 20, 2015 • 27 LIFE AT THE TOP

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“Wonderful psychological complexity...a hymn to the powers of sisterhood and the strength of female solidarity.”

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Dancer/choreographer JACK FERVER says he ﬁ nds inspiration in sometimes unlikely places.

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Dancer mixes mediums in a larger artistic experience people can killed their employer and her daughter in Ferver became fascinated with the witness for themselves. 1933. story of “The Maids” after performing in gender-bending work Choreographer and artist Jack Ferver It’s an idea Ferver feels is closely related the play when he was 18. The story stayed gives a stirring monologue as Lady Gaga to the Lady Gaga deposition monologue in his mind for years and he credits it By MARIAH COOPER in the beginning of his work “Chambre” that begins his show. as the work he has thought about the that opens for a two-night performance at “The way that she talks to this woman longest. Lady Gaga ranting about being “the American Dance Institute this weekend. in the deposition, it’s all right there,” Brooklyn artist Mark Swanson queen of the universe every day” in a The performance, which includes a Ferver says. “I mean reality it’s often said collaborated with Ferver on the project. deposition about her former personal Champagne bus tour to and from the is stranger than ﬁ ction. What people that Swanson created the installation that the assistant suing her for unpaid overtime show, is a modern take on Jean Genet’s have power and that have money think performance takes place in and around. may seem more like an entertaining read play “Les Bonnes” or “The Maids.” The they deserve and what they think other The two had previously collaborated than art. But in true contemporary form, play is based on the true story of sisters people deserve and the animosity that this deposition is the starting point for Christine and Léa Papin, two maids who creates.” CONTINUES ON PAGE 41 WASHINGTONBLADE.COM 32 • FEBRUARY 20, 2015 QUEERY: 20 QUESTIONS FOR VANESSA VEGA

VANESSA VEGA

How long have you been out and who was If science discovered a way to change the hardest person to tell? sexual orientation, what would you do? About 10 years, it was a progression. My Pray it (the science) away. parents were toughest because I didn’t want my coming out to change our relationship. What do you believe in beyond the Fortunately it didn’t and they are my biggest physical world? supporters. After that coming out at work According to my mom if I say it, it opens a was not as challenging. door. So no comment.

Who’s your LGBT hero? What’s your advice for LGBT movement The unsung heroes of the LGBT leaders? movement: everyday people who risk Thank you for everything you do for the their safety and livelihoods in the midst of community. There is no way any one of us adversity just to be themselves. can do it alone so remember it’s about all of us, including women, men, transgender, What’s Washington’s best nightspot, past bisexual and gender non-conforming people. or present? Be a voice for those who often are forgotten. My favorite night out is same-sex country dancing at Town hosted by the What would you walk across hot coals D.C. Rawhides. My favorite day spot in the for? summer is Dodge City, especially on Sundays Any of my loved ones in a heartbeat. for the Ladies Tea Dance. Family and close friends mean the world WASHINGTON BLADE PHOTO BY MICHAEL KEY to me and there’s nothing I wouldn’t do for Describe your dream wedding. them. As long as it’s outdoors and DJ Jacq Jill By JOEY DiGUGLIELMO (jacqjillmusic.com) is spinning we’ll be happy. What LGBT stereotype annoys you most? [email protected] That fabulousness is synonymous with What non-LGBT issue are you most fancy clothes, a luxury apartment and GLIFAA is one of those organizations that eventually did away with its passionate about? limitless income. LGBT people are struggling. clunky name (it was formerly Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Aff airs Agencies) Immigration. As a Mexican-American Homelessness, violence and exploitation in favor of its acronym. Its tag is “lgbt+ in pride in foreign aff airs agencies.” who grew up in a border town, it’s especially are realities for many LGBT people here Started secretively in 1992, its members work to secure fair treatment of LGBT personal. in D.C. and abroad. As a community we colleagues in the foreign aff airs community, including the U.S. Department of need to redefi ne our vision to be inclusive State, the U.S. Agency for International Development and more. What historical outcome would you of all people including those from various The group has its annual Pink Party Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Chastleton change? socioeconomic backgrounds. (1701 16th St., N.W.) for members and friends. Tickets are available at glifaa. There are too many to pick just one. org/activities/pink-party-2015. What’s your favorite LGBT movie? Vanessa Vega calls her work as volunteer social director for GLIFAA her “gay What’s been the most memorable pop “The Birdcage” job” while her “day job” is deputy program manager for a contractor at the culture moment of your lifetime? United States Agency for International Development. Getting upgraded to fl oor seats at What’s the most overrated social custom? The 34-year-old El Paso, Texas, native came to Washington 11 years ago Madonna’s “Confessions Tour” concert. I What’s wrong with double dipping? I also because she was “determined” and desired to “live in an international city.” might have cried, a little. love to share plates. She and partner, Lindsey, live in Southwest Washington. Vega enjoys cycling, guitar and traveling in her free time. On what do you insist? What trophy or prize do you most covet? Communication. Working in personnel I have an incredible group of loved ones management (and being in relationships with and an extraordinary girlfriend. I feel like I women) have led me to appreciate open won the lotto every day. Getting my master’s and honest communication, no matter how degree in my 30s was cool, too. diffi cult the circumstance. Leave the mind reading to psychics. What do you wish you’d known at 18? That by 30 years old I would be happy and What was your last Facebook post or awesome! Not old and boring. Tweet? The Pink Party! It will be a chance for Why Washington? people to enjoy signature cocktails, nibble on I moved to D.C. to get a change of delicious snacks, connect with old friends and perspective. I knew the world was bigger make new ones! GLIFAA also hosts second than Texas and D.C. had an incredibly diverse Tuesday monthly happy hours for members community. Moving here also gave me the and those interested in foreign aff airs to strength to come out and exposed me to network. people and circumstances that challenged my way of seeing things. It can be a tough If your life were a book, what would the place to navigate at fi rst, but fi nding the right title be? friends has made all the diff erence. 202.747.2077 “Nombre! The Misadventures of a Mexicana in D.C. WASHINGTONBLADE.COM THEATER FEBRUARY 20, 2015 • 33 Chita, the great Star of stage and screen to grace region with retrospective

By PATRICK FOLLIARD

On Tuesday, legendary Broadway star Chita Rivera brings her acclaimed one- woman show to McLean’s Alden Theatre. Titled “Chita: A Legendary Celebration,” the solo concert is billed as a party to celebrate her recent 80th birthday. But Rivera is having none of that: “I still can’t believe that number. It’s just weird. I try not to think about it.” Rivera’s fi rst love was ballet. But in a serendipitous showbiz twist, she landed in musical theater after accompanying a friend to an audition and getting the part herself. More musicals ensued. Rivera stepped out of the chorus into the spotlight as Anita in “West Side Story.” She went on to star in megahits “Bye, Bye, Birdie,” “The Rink,” “Chicago” and “Kiss of the Spider Woman.” In March, the two-time Tony Award winner returns to Broadway to reprise her role as the once scorned, now rich and vengeful Claire Zachanassian in a revamped version of the John Kander/ Fred Ebb/Terrence McNally musical “The Visit.” Broadway’s Roger Rees plays her love interest. Recently Rivera shared some memories and plans via phone from her home outside New York City. PHOTO COURTESY OF MERLE FRIMARK WASHINGTON BLADE: In “Chita: A CHITA RIVERA says she doesn’t generally like looking back. Legendary Celebration” you revisit all your great parts. Are they like children? You can’t pick a favorite? at the great Jones-Haywood School of Honors. Are you an activist? Kander and the late Fred Ebb? CHITA RIVERA: That’s exactly right. I’ve Ballet, a school for minority students. At RIVERA: I’m a great supporter of the RIVERA: Yes, without Terrence and been a very, very lucky girl. I’ve worked 14, I was asked to audition for George Puerto Rican community [Rivera’s father Freddie and John, I don’t know who or with the best in the business, and played Balanchine’s School of American Ballet. was Puerto Rican, and her mother was of where’d I’d be today. And Terrence’s some wonderful roles. Who could choose In fact, I auditioned for Mr. Balanchine Scottish/Italian descent], but I wouldn’t husband Tom Kirdahy too. Tom is between Anita and Aurora, or Velma and himself. Had I known who he was at the say I’m an activist. I have been very active unbelievable, a new breed of producer. Rosie? This show lets me go back and time, I would have wet my pants. I got the with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Honest and passionate. He’s the one who do a little bit of everything. It’s designed scholarship and left for New York. I was there for the fi rst AIDS benefi t way got “The Visit” up again. We’ve got a lot to for an intimate venue. There’s some back when. And I’m really proud to say look forward to. movement, but I don’t have my beautiful BLADE: You’ve performed with pals we made quite a bit of money with my boys dancing with me. But I am bringing a like Gwen Verdon in “Chicago” and Liza celebration show that I did a couple BLADE: Are you nostalgic? I’m guessing cute three-guy band. Minnelli in “The Rink.” In the 2003 revival years ago. that’s not your style. of “Nine” with Antonio Banderas you RIVERA: You’re right. Not long ago I took BLADE: You’re originally from D.C.? seemed to be having a lot of fun. BLADE: Your gay following is huge. the show to Palm Beach and performed RIVERA: I grew up in Northwest on RIVERA: If I didn’t have fun with Antonio RIVERA: And without them what would for a very chic audience. After I talked Flagler Place (near Howard University). Banderas there’d have to be something I do? I’d like to say something wise here about the exciting years of Broadway’s My older brother was crazy about movies. very wrong with me. We had a blast. I talk … It’s been a natural and loving part Golden Age, I asked the audience what On Saturdays he’d show movies in our about him in my show. I tell audiences of my life. They’re my brothers and comes next. A woman’s voice — very low basement and charge neighborhood that everything you might have dreamt sisters. I’ve had many great friendships and sophisticated — replied, “Platinum, kids fi ve cents each. My younger brother or fantasized about Antonio is true. He’s and professional relationships with gay dah-ling, platinum.” Well, I’ll take that. would wear his new Frankenstein mask a fabulous performer, beautiful to look at people. Frankly, it’s the straight people That sounds good to me. and I’d show what I learned at ballet that and loves women. He also never missed a who I have a little trouble with. day. No one was interested in seeing show. He aff ected us all so positively. ‘CHITA: A LEGENDARY CELEBRATION’ me do a grand plié or standing in an BLADE: Do those professional Tuesday The Alden in McLean arabesque. I never got more boos in BLADE: You were the fi rst Hispanic relationships include playwright Terrence 1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean, Va. my life. In Washington I studied ballet woman to receive a Kennedy Center McNally and songwriting team John aldentheatre.org WASHINGTONBLADE.COM LIVE 34 • FEBRUARY 20, 2015 OUT & ABOUT UPCOMING PERFORMANCES

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FRI, MAR 6 HOWIE DAY “RuPaul’s Drag Race” introduces its seventh season cast at Town (2009 8th St., N.W.) on Wednesday at 8 p.m. The entire new cast will appear and give exclusive live performances. There will also be an advanced screening of the season SAT, MAR 7 seven premiere that airs on March 2 on LOGO. Season seven competitors appearing include Sasha Belle, Violet Chachki, Kennedy DRKWAV FEAT JOHN MEDESKI, SKERIK AND ADAM DEITCH Davenport, Tempest DuJour and more. Shangela will host the night’s festivities and DJ Lady Bunny will provide music. Tickets are $40. For more details, visit towndc.com. WED, MAR 11 JASON BOLAND & THE STRAGGLERS / CODY CANADA AND THE DEPARTED

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Several Oscar-viewing options Love, hope, for region success, Numerous Oscar watch parties will be held in the District on Sunday evening. family, PHOTO COURTESY OF D.C. INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL The Washington Film Society hosts is hosting Live on the Big Screen at Arlington security. Indie fi lm fest presents gay fare Cinema ‘N’ Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pk., Arlington, Va.) with doors opening at 7:30 p.m. for the red carpet. Local movie The D.C. Independent Film Festival runs Wednesday through March 1 and will critics Bill Henry and Tim Gordon will host be screening a couple LGBT-themed fi lms on Feb. 28. the night that includes trivia contests, Some things we all have in “Bowes Academy” is a short fi lm about a Republican, gay young man running giveaways, a “predict the winners” contest common. for class president at his all boys boarding school. The fi lm will show on Feb. 28 and a silent auction. Tickets are $20. For There’s nobody like me to protect the at 12:10 p.m. as part of the festival’s Sunnier Side Up Shorts Program. Tickets details, visit dcfi lmsociety.org. things we all value. Like a good neighbor, are $12 for the program. The second fi lm “Genre Bending in B&W: the David Kimpton Hotel’s Helix Lounge (1430 State Farm is there.® CALL ME TODAY. Whiting Story,” a black comedy that combines elements of a real documentary Rhode Island Ave., N.W.) hosts its annual with staged interviews of Ayn Rand, Mike Wallace and others to discover who Oscars Happy Hour from 5-8 p.m. The David Whiting was and what was the cause of his death. The fi lm shows at 6:45 awards ceremony will be broadcasted p.m. Tickets are $6. on a 46-inch fl at-screen television. Enjoy For more information, visit dciff -indie.org. cocktail specials dedicated to Oscar nominees such as “The Codebreaker,” an Opera diva to give Kennedy Center recital “The Imitation Game”-inspired cocktail with Broker’s Gin, Earl Grey tea and simple syrup. There will also be burger sliders Grammy Award-winning soprano singer Renée Fleming performs alongside throughout the evening. For details, visit pianist Olga Kern at Kennedy Center (2700 F St., N.W.) on Monday at 8 p.m. helixlounge.com. Jonna S Wooten, Agent Bus: 703-560-7804 Fleming has performed for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing and in the The D.C. Center will be hosting www.jonnawooten.com Diamond Jubilee Concert for Queen Elizabeth. She has also performed the “Glamour, Glitter and Gold,” its 10th National Anthem at the Super Bowl. Fleming is the fi rst woman in the Metropolitan annual Oscar gala, starting at 7 p.m. Opera to solo-headline an opening night gala and has also received the highest There will be performances by Paul award by the French Victoires de la Musique, the Victoire d’Honneur. Tupper, Lena Lett, Randy Shulman and Tickets are $45. For more details, visit washingtonperformingarts.org. Ba’Naka Deveraux. Admission is $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For details, 1101022.1 State Farm, Home Office, Bloomington, IL visit thedcenter.org. Washington DC’s Premier Early Music Ensemble WASHINGTONBLADE.COM DINING FEBRUARY 20, 2015 • 35 ONE NIGHT Folger ONLY! D.C. restaurant czar brings ‘Passion’ to work Consort By KRISTEN HARTKE

Don’t ask Gus DiMillo which of his seven restaurants is his favorite. “It’s like asking a parent to pick a favorite child,” he says. “If I pick one, then THE MERCHANT the others will feel left out.” DiMillo fi nds something special in each restaurant in the D.C.-based Passion Food OF VENICE restaurant group, which started with the opening of D.C. Coast in 1998 and has Music and Poetry of Shakespeare’s Play gone on to now include Acadiana, Burger Tap & Shake, District Commons, Fuego Cocina y Tequileria, PassionFish and Penn PHOTO COURTESY OF DIMILLO Commons. Working with partners Chef Restaurateur GUS DIMILLO says Washington’s Jeff Tunks and David Wizenberg, DiMillo’s dining scene has changed dramatically in focus is on making the restaurant recent years. At The Music Center experience welcoming for every diner. “People want creative good food and at Strathmore they are also looking for hospitality. That the possibilities.” The gamble paid off as is what our industry is all about.” the restaurant was acclaimed by Esquire, For DiMillo, that focus on hospitality Gourmet and Bon Appétit magazines, started some 40 years ago when he giving DiMillo and his partners more February 27, 2015 landed his fi rst job upon arriving in D.C. opportunities to expand across the city to do graduate work in anthropology; the as developers revitalized areas such as job was at Mr. Henry’s in Georgetown, worker-friendly Penn Quarter and Foggy Music of the Venetian one of several Mr. Henry’s restaurants Bottom into dining destinations. Bassano Family, Rossi, that could be found across D.C. at the As the D.C. restaurant scene has time (the last survivor of the chain is still grown to be nationally recognized, Monteverdi, and others– going strong on Capitol Hill). DiMillo has worked to bring his keen Known to be gay friendly, an important sense of hospitality to the entire city, blended with passages from factor for a young gay graduate student even previously being named Industry Shakespeare’s great play. new to the city, DiMillo says Mr. Henry’s Ambassador of the Year by the Restaurant was much more than that. Association of Metropolitan Washington. “It was so mixed, the clientele, the staff “People are much more and the customers. It taught me that knowledgeable,” he says of today’s a restaurant should be a place where clientele. “They’ve eaten good food and everyone could feel comfortable from the bad food, they have allergies and dietary Featuring Acclaimed Performers: moment they walked in the door.” restrictions and they’ve developed a real The D.C. restaurant scene in the 1970s fl avor for variety.” was still focused on the French infl uence Having educated diners in a restaurant of the Kennedy administration before boom means restaurants fi nd it even segueing into the steakhouse craze of the more important to create an experience 1980s, yet DiMillo could see the fi ne dining that will bring people back. germ that had been planted by James “You can have the best chefs in the Beard Award-winning chef Jean-Louis world but you also have to have a great Palladin, who opened his eponymous staff or you’ll fall fl at,” DiMillo says. “As restaurant at the Watergate in 1979. the labor pool changes, training has to Samantha Bond Richard Clifford Derek Jacobi “We were a backwater until then,” says change. We are constantly adapting so

DiMillo, “but having a chef of the caliber that we can bring the best experience to of Jean-Louis here began to open up the the customer.” possibilities.” Today DiMillo is marveling at the DiMillo and his friends regularly visited continuing revitalization across the city, New York and Philadelphia to check out saying he is particularly “blown away” by those restaurant scenes and eventually the stunning development of the Navy decided that they wanted to create one Yard neighborhood in Southeast D.C. here that would attract visitors. “The place to be is Navy Yard,” he says. And thus D.C. Coast was born in a most “Everyone should go there.” unlikely place: 14th and K streets, N.W., a Shirine Babb Emily Noël staid collection of oﬃ ce buildings by day � CONTINUES AT WASHINGTONBLADE.COM London’s Gabrieli Consort that boasted a thriving red light district after dark. KRISTEN HARTKE is managing editor of Edible “The Downtown BID was just starting DC and writes about cocktails at goodbooze. up then,” DiMillo says, “and we could see wordpress.com. www.folger.edu/consort 301.581.5100 WASHINGTONBLADE.COM 36 • FEBRUARY 20, 2015 ARTS & CULTURE

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Ave., Arlington, Va.) presents “Signature E-mail calendar items to calendars@washblade. com two weeks prior to your event. Space is lim- Tenors” tonight at 8:30 p. m. through Feb. ited so priority is given to LGBT-specifi c events 28. Gannon O’Brien from “Miss Saigon,” or those with LGBT participants. Recurring Stephen Gregory Smith from “The Boy events must be re-submitted each time. Detective Fails,” David Rowen from “Diner” and Jimmy Mavrikes from “Overtures” will TODAY all perform. Music performed will be a mix of standard clasics and Broadway tunes. Queer for Christ, a young adult LGBT Tickets are $35. For more information, Christian group, and Revive DMV, a queer visit signature-theatre.org. Christian women meet-up group, hold SMYAL (410 7th St., S.E.) hosts a a game night mixer tonight at Friends Rap Group, a support group for LGBT Meeting of Washington (2111 Florida youth, today from 5-6:30 p.m. For more Ave., N.W.) from 7:30-11 p.m. For details, information, visit smyal.org. visit facebook.com/groups/gfdc. Genderqueer D.C. holds a discussion Music Center at Strathmore (10701 group at the D.C. Center (2000 14th St., Rockville Pk., Rockville, Md.) presents “An N.W.) at 7 p.m. tonight. The group is for Evening with Harry Connick Jr.” tonight anyone who identifi es outside of the and Saturday at 8 p.m. Connick has won gender binary as bigender, agender, Grammy, Emmy and Tony awards for genderfl uid or any label outside of his work. He is also currently a judge on cisgender. For more information, visit this season of “American Idol.” Current thedccenter.org. available ticket prices start at $225. For more information, visit Strathmore.org. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25 D.C. Eagle (3701 Benning Rd., N.E.) hosts a Bear Happy Hour tonight from The Lambda Bridge Club meets tonight 6-10 p.m. There will be $4 rail drinks, at 7:30 p.m. at the Dignity Center (721 8th $2 Bud and Bud Light drafts and $2 off St., S.E.) for duplicate bridge. No reservations everything else. There is no cover charge. required and new comers welcome. If you For more details, visit dceagle.com. need a partner, call 703-407-6540. Secrets (1824 Half St., S.W.) hosts Growl, The D.C. Center and Professionals in the a bear dance party, tonight from 8 p.m.- City present Speed Dating for Women in 3 a.m. There will be naked bear dancers, their Twenties and Thirties, for lesbian drink specials and a free buff et. DJ Jeff rey and bisexual women, at Finn and Porter Eletto will spin tracks for the night. There is (900 10th St., N.W.) tonight from 7-9 p.m. no cover charge from 8-10 p.m. For more For an hour spend a few minutes one a information, visit secretsdc.com. date with each attendee in a one-on-one Breakfast Club presents Let’s Get setting. Afterwards there will be a mixer Physical, an ‘80s exercise-themed dance to spend more time with the daters. After party, at 18th and U Duplex Diner (2004 the event, you can use an online system 18th St., N.W.) tonight at 9 p.m. Wear at home to choose your matches and your best ‘80s exercise gear and dance message those you are interested in. to music played by DJs Khelan and Adam. PHOTO COURTESY OF STRATHMORE Check-in is at 7 p.m. and dating begins There will be $3 champagne drinks and $9 HARRY CONNICK JR., a ‘Will & Grace’ cast veteran, plays two shows at the Strathmore this at 7:20 p.m. There will be a cash bar. For orange squeezes. There is no cover. For weekend. more information, visit thedccenter.org. details, visit facebook.com/duplexdiner. THURSDAY, FEB. 26 SATURDAY, FEB. 21 and beer pong games. Admission is $7 before midnight and $10 after. For more MONDAY, FEB. 23 Queer songwriter and fi lmmaker Green Lantern (1335 Green Ct., N.W.) information, visit cobaltdc.com. Be Steadwell will perform at Busboys celebrates the six anniversary of its Bears The D.C. Center (2000 14th St., N.W.) and Poets (625 Monroe St., N.E.) in the Can Dance party tonight from 9 p.m.- 2 SUNDAY, FEB. 22 hosts coff ee drop-in hours this morning Pearl Bailey Room tonight from 7-9 a.m. DJ Jeff rey Eletto will provide music from 10 a.m.-noon for the senior LGBT p.m. Denasha, dancer and member of for the night. There is no cover charge. For Fantom Comics (2010 P St., N.W.) hosts community. Older LGBT adults can Chocolate City Burlesque and Cabaret, more details, visit greenlanterndc.com. its Queer Book Club today from 2-4 come and enjoy complimentary coff ee will also perform a choreographed dance Arlington Gay and Lesbian Alliance p.m. The book for the day’s discussion and conversation with other community to Be Steadwell’s music. Tickets are $15 (AGLA) will have brunch at Freddie’s will be “Trees” by Warren Ellis that tells members. For more information, visit online and $20 at the door. For more Beach Bar and Restaurant (555 23rd the story of alien monoliths that have thedccenter.org. information, visit busboysandpoets.com. St., South, Arlington, Va.) today from 11 landed on earth and features a signifi cant Us Helping Us (3636 Georgia Ave., SMYAL (410 7th St., S.E.) hosts Women’s a.m.-1 p.m. The buff et is all-you-can-eat trans character. For more details, visit N.W.) holds a support group for gay black Leadership Institute, a group for LBT with made to order omelets and Belgian facebook.com/fantomcomics. men to discuss topics that aff ect them, women and their straight allies ages 13-21 waffl es. Drinks include coff ee, soda or Perry’s (1811 Columbia Rd., N.W.) hosts share perspectives and have meaningful to discuss female sexuality, relationships juice. The buff et is $9.99. Ordering off the its weekly Sunday Drag Brunch today conversations. For details, visit uhupil.org. and women’s rights today from 5-7 p.m. For menu is also an option. No reservation from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The cost is $24.95 more information, visit smyal.org. required. On arrival, ask for AGLA. All for an all-you-can-eat buff et. For more TUESDAY, FEB. 24 Gays and Lesbians Opposing are welcome. For more information, visit details, visit perrysadamsmorgan.com. Violence (GLOV) hold a meeting at the facebook.com/arlingtonlgbt. 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So in that way it kind of came truth in France during that time and one together,” Ferver says. that also rings true today in New York City Ferver became involved in dance when for Ferver. The pricey real estate market he started tap dancing as a child. After in New York has made it increasingly HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: being cast as the third witch in a dance diffi cult for young artists wanting to drop PICASSO CERAMIST AND THE MEDITERRANEAN everything and begin their lives in the Big production of “Macbeth,” he became Exclusive U.S. exhibition! interested in the Martha Graham style Apple. of dance. He moved to New York when “Lots of artists used to move to New Mar. 4–22 | Atrium & Atrium Foyers he was 18 and went on to study more of York and now the culture is going away. Graham’s work. I mean we have Taylor Swift as our GRUPO CORPO (BRAZIL) His childhood would later inspire his ambassador of culture. 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But I don’t know if way more conservative.” CARMEN SOUZA (CAPE VERDE) it gets explored in any greater way than Such power struggles are something Live at Lagny Jazz Festival Tour a straight artist does in their work. My Ferver thinks will come to a controversial work as an artist is all around political head soon. Mar. 16 | Eisenhower Theater and I would defi nitely say that I focus on “The psychological ramifi cations of Plus, more dance, music, theater, literature panels, forums, the other and who the other is. I think that in terms of minorities and people my queerness factors in but I don’t make who are going to become very resistant installations, and culinary offerings. the work specifi cally with that at the to becoming mainstream creates a lot IBERIAN SUITE: global arts remix is curated by Alicia Adams, Vice President of International Programming forefront.” of internal strife as well as essentially Focusing on the other can be seen external violence. 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On Dec. 31, 2014, a colleague purchased a fully redeveloped home in Brookland. The property, a stunning, newly renovated single-family home on Newton Street, N.E., was staged and showed beautifully. After several months on the market and under contract for improvements from a home inspection, my colleague and his husband closed on the property for property at low cost, renovates, and fi nally into a pristine property, negotiate as vation falls apart for the new owners. nearly $800,000. When they arrived to sells it for a signifi cant markup. This type much as possible in order to get as much As you can see, fl ipping property has their walkthrough, the buyers found that of purchase is popular among buyers who work done to the property prior to clos- clear benefi ts to both the buyer and sell- the aesthetically pleasing light hardwood are looking for a move-in ready home with ing. Additionally, do not rely solely on the er, however, the process is certainly profi t fl oor had been severely worn after all the historic charm. However, as with the case home warranties of new appliances. For driven for the seller, and buyers should staging material was removed. In addition, of my colleague, what should buyers (as properties where appliances are new but beware of the longer-term implications of the material used in producing the cabi- well as fl ipping sellers) be on the lookout installed months prior to use, the home less-than-ideal fl ip jobs. nets was easily damaged, and the house for with these types of renovations? warranty is eff ective from day of installa- Wrapping up the story of my colleague’s had frozen pipes just days after move-in. For buyers looking at fl ipped proper- tion, not the day of fi rst use. Brookland home, several months after In short, the aesthetic charm had reduced ties, there are a couple of great tips and And what about sellers in the fl ipping moving in and preparing their new home the quality of the fi nishes; moreover, the tricks to consider before making an off er. market? If you are thinking of purchasing with quickly deteriorating fl oors, the seller lack of quality in the renovation had al- First, start asking questions. Learn about the shell of a property and rehabilitating of the property will be providing a new ma- ready become apparent. the builder and the history of the prop- the property, what should you consider in terial (with additional cost to my colleague), Flipping property, often times a misno- erty; fi nd out exactly what improvements advance? As with buyers, pay close atten- requiring the hassle of moving all furniture mer also used to describe illegal practices were made. For properties with exten- tion to construction companies you may while new material is installed. At the end in building a real estate bubble, is often sions or add-ons made to them, were choose to affi liate with during the fl ip. If of the day, residential redevelopment can the term used for housing redevelopment. permits legally produced prior to renova- you plan to fi nance a fl ip project, be sure capture the charm of a historic home with In D.C., neighborhoods such as Petworth, tion (this could be a deal breaker for your to balance quality of repair and renova- contemporary fi nishes; however, close at- Columbia Heights and Shaw have seen fi nancing if not done properly)? tion with the aesthetic value instead of tention should be paid to the scale of aes- large-scale development over the past Next, a home inspection will be key strictly awarding the project to the lowest thetics and quality of renovation. decade. These residential projects, often while the property is under contract. Find bidder. While D.C. does predominately associated with a particular town home a home inspector that will provide a thor- operate as a seller’s market, a seller fl ip- TIM SAVOY is a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Dupont Circle. or multi-unit redevelopment, rely on a ough inspection of all elements of the ping property can easily draw out costs He can be reached at 202.400.0534 or by email developer who purchases the distressed property. If your expectation is to move and stress months after closing if a reno- at [email protected].

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