VOLUME NINE, NO. 23—November 7, 1996 —November 20, 1996—Issue 217 FREE

Give the People Light and they willfind their own way. V The Wisconsin Light Sheriff's Undercover Operation in Juneau Clinton Wins Big, Nouse and Estabrook Parks and Senate Milwaukee—The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department has initiated plain- Stay Republican, Activists clothes investigations Concerned in the Milwaukee County Parks targeted at Gay men alleg- edly engaged in "public lewdness." Nu- Milwaukee—President merous arrests occurred in Estabrook Democrats Gain Two Seats In Wisconsin, State William Jefferson Park Clinton has become the on Friday, October 11, Friday and Satur- first Democratic President since Franklin day, October 18 and 19, and at Legislature Looks the Same Delano Roosevelt Juneau to win re-election. Park on Saturday, October 26. Clinton's victory cli- Milwaukee—Helped by the retirement of maxed a one of the longest, These arrests for public lewdness result some would say two Republican incumbent Congressmen, most endless, Presidential campaigns in not from chance encounters with the po- the Democrats picked up a net gain of three American lice, but history. from undercover police opera- seats in the Badger State with one race too The Clinton tions. tide started early in the even- close to call. Those seats represent a tenth ing as Eastern It appears that the Milwaukee states began closing their County of the seats the Democrats needed to regain polls at 7:00, CST. Sheriff has identified certain areas as control of the House of Representatives. Clinton's victory "cruising" spots places where men seek Of importance advocates celebration was tem- to of Gay and pered by t he fact that both sex with men. Plainclothes officers are Lesbian rights is the fact that one of the Houses of Con- being assigned to loiter in the targeted gress will remain firmly in hands of the Re- Democratic gains came in a district where a publican Party. area. pro-Gay Democrat will replace a Republi- Gay Rights activists have Note: Not all of the men seeking sex in can whose Human Campaign reason to be Rights Score concerned about the lack of the parks with other men, identify them- was 0. turnover in ei- ther the House or the Senate. selves as Gay or Bisexual. Some do not The results are as follows: In the last Congress, 157 members of the House identify as either orientation. 1st District - A campaign marked rated heated a 0 on the HRC score card, the vast Often these officers follow people by charges and counter charges resulted in majority around, engage men in conversation, and of these members were Republicans. In ad- a very close race between the incumbent dition over 40 members scored appear interested in sexual activity by homophobic Congressman Mark Neumann, less than 25%, so from all appearances Congress their verbal and non-verbal conduct. If the and Kenosha City Council woman Lydia will man touches the plainclothes officer pro- remain in the hands of homophobic politi- Spotswood. cians. vocatively, an arrest follows immediately. Neumann was recommended by the Log Charges being the District During the Republican primary campaign, filed by At- Cabin Club which said he had a mixed rec- GOP torney's office include Lith Degree Presidential candidates worked hard to Sexual ord on Gay rights. Neuman's HRC Score convince Assault and Lewd and Lascivious the Christian Right that they were Con- Card rating was 0, because he voted against more duct. Both misdemeanors, conservative on issues of concerns to are criminal Gay rights on every graded vote. the and carry with them a maximum possible Gay community. Denouncing Clinton's: . Neumann's opponent, Lydia Spotswood attempts penalty of a fine not more than $10,000 to open up the military, calling Gay put up a spirited fight, but could not over- rights special and imprisonment for not more than 9 rights and endorsing local ref- come some of the most negative campaign erendums months or both. on Gay rights laws, the GOP can- ads ever seen in Wisconsin. Neumann's ads didates . Any man "cruising" the seemed to go out of their way saying parks in were roundly condemned by local media. "Me Milwaukee County today is at too!" to the Right Wing Christian risk for Spotswood got a late start in the cam- movement. arrest and criminal prosecution. If you paign. Democrats had hoped that former During their don't know where the line is, please convention in San Diego in • Congressman Peter Barca would take on August, the Republicans stay as far away from the line as mindful of the dis- possi- Neumann who had unseated Barca in 1992. astrous image created by ble. PRESIDENT their 1992 con- Barca, however, surprised the party when he BILL CLINTON vention in Houston, Editor's The above, tried to portray them- Note: with the ex- announced last May that he would not run zen groups. The ads pointed to his voting selves as an inclusive ception of the note and the headline, was party. But the party's again. record on worker's issues and Medicare. platform called Gay civil written by Attorney Thomas E. Martin rights "special Neumann a millionaire, backed by the In the end the voters went with Neuman to rights" and put the Republicans and passed out in the bars on Thursday on the rec- Christian Coalition was the subject of attack the disgust of many Gays and Lesbians. ord in opposition to Gay and Lesbian civil evening, October 31m ads paid for by labor unions and senior citi- rights legislation. 2nd District Madison Mayor Paul Soglin At one point, prior to the GOP convention, New Study By Medical College Researchers ended his political career on a sour note a minor fire storm erupted when the Gay when he lost to incumbent Congressman Log Cabin Republican Club sent a $1,000 Shows Cost Effectiveness of AIDS Programs Scott Klug. donation to the Dole Campaign. The cam- Klug won his fourth term in the House of paign publicly returned the funds. Despite Milwaukee—A new study by Medical costs per quality adjusted life-year saved (a Representatives by a margin of Dole's public rebuke, the Log Cabin Club College of Wisconsin researchers has found common way to measure cost effectiveness Soglin had counted on being able to tie endorsed him in August. that AIDS prevention programs not only in medical terms) to offer an AIDS preven- Klug to House Speaker Newt Gingrich. Gay and Lesbian Rights played only a work, but are also cost effective. The study tion program, Dr. Holtgrave, along with Klug anticipating the charge launched a pre- small part in the general election campaign was published in the current issue of the Jeffrey A. Kelly, Ph.D., professor of psy- emptive strike with an ad campaign that for President and only towards its end. American Journal of Public Health. chiatry and director of the Center for AIDS touted his alleged independence from the GOP nominee, former Kansas Senator, Bob Medical College researchers have been Intervention and Research (CAIR) at the Gingrich line. Dole, ran radio commercials blasting Clin- national leaders in developing AIDS pre- Medical College, took a second look at a TURN TO ELECTION, PAGE 23 ton for trying to lift the ban on Gays and vention programs that work and save lives. prevention program already developed and Lesbians serving in the military. They took the research one step further to tested, and calculated its cost per quality Lawyers Submit During the final Presidential Debate, the see if the programs were also cost effective. adjusted life-year saved. They were pleased candidates answered two questions about "We know that the best prevention pro- to discover that the cost per life-year saved Final Briefs in the Employment Nondiscrimination Act grams in the world will not be effective if is only about $2,000, a very reasonable (ENDA), which would ban job discrimina- they cost so much that no one can afford price. tion against Gays and Lesbians. Clinton them," explained David R. Holtgrave, Beginning in 1991, Dr. Kelly, along with Hawaii's Same- Sex made it clear that he supported ENDA, Ph.D., associate professor of psychiatry who Dr. Debra A. Murphy, Ph.D., former asso- while Dole called it "special rights." led the cost effectiveness study. ciate professor of psychiatry and behavioral Marriage Case A Human Rights Campaign poll showed In an attempt to fmd out just how much it TURN TO MED. COLLEGE, PAGE 23 that America's Gay population favored Honolulu—Final legal papers have been Clinton over Dole by an overwhelming Chang submitted to Circuit Judge Kevin in margin of 70% to 11%. In the poll, Dole's g the landmark same-sex marriage case. popularity even trailed the Republican 2 Attorneys for the state and three same-sex Congress among Gays and Lesbians. right couples who sued the state for the to Clinton's popularity among Gays and Les- be married submitted written legal argu- bians came despite what some said were ments by Friday, October 25th, which was broken promises to their community. Oth- the deadline set by Chang. ers pointed out that Clinton kept his word The judge must now decide if the state on nearly everything but lifting the ban on showed a compelling state interest in deny- military service, something they insisted he ing marriage licenses to the three couples in tried to do, but was prevented from accom- 1990. plishing by hostile Republicans in the Con- 1993 ruled Hawaii's Supreme Court in gress joined by enough Democrats to make that denial was gender discrimination un- a majority. interest less there was a compelling state to Gay civil rights activists were nearly uni- do so. versal in hailing the Clinton win. the two- Chang, who in September heard Clinton had maintained a double family digit week trial that focused on experts on lead in most pre-election polls for months. development, the case under and child took When the Republican congress shut down advisement and expects to rule before the the government in a budget bill showdown end of the year. last Spring, voters gave Clinton high marks and the The losing side will appeal case for standing on principle and vetoing Re- will go back to the state Supreme Court to publican budget bills. rule if the state met its burden. In the closing days of the election, Dole Attorney Dan Foley, who represents the and other Republicans increasingly Four Presidents are shown in this picture taken at the home of Tom Reed on October 29 during a CCF fund became same-sex couples, said Chang's ruling could shrill in attacking the President's character raiser held there on October 29. The current and past CCF Presidents were present. Shown above are top row come in about a month. Warren Breitlow, and Don Schwamb and below are Tony Rhodes and Bill Frank TURN TO CLINTON, PAGE 23 November 7, 1996—November 20, 1996—WISCONSIN LIGHT-2 AIDS Buzz in the Beehive State Salt Lake —An editorial in the October 22 edition of the Salt Lake Tribune viciously and inexplicably attacked the NAMES Project AIDS Quilt organizers as "radical AIDS activists" and accused those lobbying for greater healthcare funding for people with AIDS as being selfish. In an editorial, the paper made the accusation that AIDS research and healthcare receives a disproportionate amount of government health funding. "How many other disease sufferers are guaranteed access to treatment or medications?" The editorial says, "What kind of government facilitates drug addiction with free needles?" The editorial goes on to link the NAMES Project with ACT UP's recent action at the White House where activists spread ashes of their loved ones on the White House lawn, "IGGY" Awards Announced saying, "These distasteful, in-your-face stunts generate less sympathy than resentment- The International Gay and Lesbian Archives will hold the First Annual "IGGY" Awards especially among the many Americans touched by other chronic or fatal diseases who in Los Angeles to honor outstanding men and women who have contributed to Lesbian and realize AIDS has long been a federal priority." Gay history and who have helped to create and contribute to our culture. The first two recipients are writer Armistead Maupin, author of the Tales of the City Bowers Gay Bashes Again series, and Ivy Bottini, a longtime Los Angeles Lesbian activist. The awards will be Atlanta —On October 24, the I I th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard Shahar V. presented at a special event, dubbed "An IGGY Is Born." The event will also feature Bowers, a case in which a Lesbian was withdrawn as a candidate for a job as a Georgia cabaret-style entertainment headlined by comics Kathy Najimy and Scott Thompson. Also State Attorney. Georgia Attorney General Michael Bowers, infamous for his role in the 1987 performing will be Barbara Eden in a duet with pianist/singer Tom Carlisle. For more U.S. Supreme Court case Bowers v. Hardwick, which upheld the criminalization of information contact Jeanne Cordova (IGLA) at (213) 856-9055. homosexual sex acts between consenting adults, offered a state attorney position to Robin Shahar and then withdrew it when he learned that Shahar was planning a Jewish wedding Texas Pro-Gay Billboards Vandalized ceremony with another woman. Houston— A large billboard on the Gulf Freeway in Houston which reads "Someone You Bowers claimed that the hiring would violate the state's sodomy law. Shahar and her Know and Love is Gay" was spray-painted over the October 19-20 weekend with the lawyers are arguing on three constitutional points: her right to religious freedom, her rights message "God forgive us and save us!!" The billboard, one of eleven in a campaign by the to equal protection under the law and her right to intimate association without government local chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), will be interference. A 3-judge panel of the Circuit Court has already ruled in Shahar's favor. The replaced. full Circuit Court decision is pending. At an October 22 City Council meeting, PFLAG co-president Barbara Winston said that the person who sprayed the billboard was motivated out of ignorance. Co-president Pat Rickey noted that, "Gay people are part of our community and our families. The person who _defaced the billboard is attacking my child and my family. When parents of Gays and Lesbians realize the prejudice our children face every day, we can't stand by anymore. The billboards are a positive way for us to take action, and a little spray paint isn't going to stop Human Rights Campaign Score Card us." For more information on the bill board project contact Kyle Young (PFLAG) at (713) Below is the Human Rights Campaign Score Card for the 104th Congress. Each 521-7793. Congressional Rep was graded on his/her response to nine different issues or votes. The Mad Magazine Protests DOMA Passage score card lists the issue, the HRC position, the vote, the party breakdown and how Los Angeles— In the November issue of Mad magazine, the famous back-page fold-in Wisconsin's Representatives voted on it - Compiled by THE WISCONSIN LIGHT features a group of protesters standing before the Congress holding a sign that says "Stop Merger Mania" and asks the question "What Proposed Merger is the Federal Government AIDS Training for Federal Workers - HRC SUPPORTED AMENDMENT Moving Quickly to Block?" Amendment to the Treasury Department fisca11996 appropriations bill, H.R. 2020, to The answer, once the page is folded together so that "A" meets "B," reads, "SAME SEX maintain federal AIDS prevention programs that provide accurate information about the MARRIAGE." The folded image is of two men being married before a priest with a transmission of HIV. On July 19, 1995, the amendment was defeated 201-223: supportive crowd looking on. The fold-in clearly supports same-gender marriage and is a Yes 159 (Dem) 41 (Rep) 1 (Ind), NO: 34 (Dem) 189 (Rep) satire of how, in the face of many real issues, the Congress has created the so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) to ban Gay marriage. YES: Klug, Gunderson, Kleczka, Barret, Obey. NO: Neuman, Petri, Roth, Sensenbrenner. How to Hate an American Quilt Bama Style D.C. Domestic Partners - HRC OPPOSED AMENDMENT Birmingham, AL—A patently offensive editorial cartoon in Alabama's Birmingham News Amendment to the District of Columbia fiscal 1996 appropriations bill, H.R. 2546, that dishonors those who have died from AIDS-related causes and the powerful message of the would have rrepealed the D.C. law offerin hospital visitation rights and health benefits at NAMES Project AIDS Quilt. The cartoon shows the Quilt on the Washington Mall. In the cost to domestic partners. The amendment passed 249-172: foreground are two headstones, one with "Self-Restraint" written on it, the other saying YES 200 (Rep), 49 (Dem) NO 141 (Dem), 30 (Rep), 1 (Ind) "Personal Responsibility." The caption below reads, "Names missing from the AIDS Quilt." YES: Neuman, Petri, Roth, Sensenbrenner NO: Klug, Gunderson, Klezcka, Barrett A statement from GLAAD says the cartoon is "a cruel indicator of our society's ignorance about HIV when a large city's newspaper prints such a hateful and insensitive cartoon. Voting Present: Obey Clearly, the tens of thousands of people memorialized by the Quilt did not choose to be Housing Opportunities for People With AIDS - HRC SUPPORTED AMENDMENT HIV-positive, though many of them were courageous activists who exhibited a great deal of Amendment to the Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development fiscal 1997 "personal responsibility" in battling the disease and fighting AIDS-phobia, homophobia and small-mindedness. While some people would prefer to give excuses for their intolerance appropriations bill, H.R. 3666, to increase funds for the Housing for People With AIDS towards this pandemic, the tragedy of AIDS should not be belittled by such a crass message (HOPWA) program by $15 million. The amendment was defeated 177-236 of dismissal. YES 126 (Dem) 50 (Rep), 1 (Ind). NO; 178 (Rep) 46 (Dem) GLAAD urges you to inform the Birmingham News that this kind of hate is intolerable YES: Gunderson, Klezcka, Barrett, Obey NO: Neuman, Klug, Petri, Roth, Sensenbrenner. and inexcusable. Contact: Readers Opinion's, Birmingham News, P.O. Box 2553, Birmingham, AL 35203, fax: 205.325.3346, e-mail: 70550 3405'deompusene corn Amendment to the "Defense of Marriage Act - HRC SUPPORTED AMENDMENT San Francisco Chronicle Blasts Sex Club An amendment stating that if a state, through itslegislature or by a vote of its citizens, Regs allows same-sex manages, the federal government would recognize and provide benefits for San Francisco—The lead editorial of the October 21 San Francisco Chronicle disputes those marriages. The recent proposals to regulate the city's sex clubs, but critics say the paper is missing the amendment was defeated 311-103: reasoning behind regulation. According to the editorial, "Supervisor Tom Ammiano's latest YES 99 (Dem),3 (Rep), 1 Indpendent NO; 88 (Dem) 223 (Rep) brainstorm of licensing group sex clubs in the city would be absurd, except that it is getting YES: Gunderson, Barrett NO: Neuman, Klug, Klezcka, Obey, Petri, Roth Sensenbrenner. serious consideration from Mayor Willie Brown, the Health Department and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. We...are surprised that [they] seem to be ignoring the grim "Defense of Marriage Act," Motion to Recommit HRC SUPPORTED MOTION local history of AIDS and the part that Gay bathhouses played in spreading HIV in the early A motion to send DOMA back to committee with instructions to commission the General 1980s before they closed." The editorial continues by saying that "San Francisco has seen Accounting Office to study the relative benefits of marriage and domestic partnership. the sad results of tolerating bathhouses and sex clubs, and should not license or endorse the The motion was defeated 164-249: kind of promiscuous, anonymous and potentially deadly dangerous activity that Ammiano's YES 133 (Dem) 30 (Rep), 1 (Ind) NO; 196 (Rep) proposed law would sanction and encourage." 53 (Dem) In San Francisco, sex clubs are not illegal. Critics say that if the Chronicle thinks they YES: Klug, Gunderson, Klezcka, Barrett, Obey NO: Neuman, Petri, Roth, Sensenbrenner should be, they should say so. But the actual issue of licensing is never really addressed by "Defense of Marriage Act," Final Passage HRC OPPOSED THIS BILL the editorial. Instead, it relies on the assumption that "Gay 'promiscuity' causes AIDS," Rep. Bob Barr, R-Ga., introduced a new law when experts say it is the unsafe sexual practices the licensing would work to prevent which aimed against gay marriage, despite the fact increases the chances of HIV transmission. that no state allows gay or lesbian couples to wed. The House passed DOMA 342-67: YES: Four Arrested In Alleged Gay-Bashing 224 (Rep) 118 (Dem) NO: 65 (Dem), 1 Republican, 1 (Ind) YES: West Hollywood, CA-AP- Four men who allegedly yelled anti-homosexual slurs at a pair Neuman, Klug, Klezcka, Barrett, Petri, Obey, Roth, Sensenbrenner. NO: Gunderson of Halloween revelers, then beat them, were arrested for investigation of civil rights Non-Discrimination Policy HRC SUPPORTED PROJECT violations. The arrested men allegedly yelled insults in English and Spanish at the two Representatives were asked to voluntarily adopt a written policy for their victims "regarding their sexual orientation," then began striking them, said Deputy Carrie congressional Stuart, a Los Angeles County sheriff's spokeswoman. offices indicating that sexual orientation is not a factor in their employment decisions. A No other problems surfaced during the annual Halloween parade and celebration in total of 241 representatives has adopted a non-discrimination policy: 166 (Dem) 73 (Rep) West Hollywood. (Ind) 2 Some 110,000 revelers attended the street festival in the city that prides itself on being a Wisconsin Members Agreeing Not to Discimrinate: Klug, Gunderson, Klezcka, Barrett, Gay Camelot. Obey, Sensenbrenner Refusing to Agree: Neuman, Petri, Roth Arrested for allegedly interfering with the exercise of the victims' civil rights were Francisco Martinez, 22, and Jason Rodriguez, 18, of Wilmington; Pedro Pirante, 18, of San Employment Non-Discrimination Act HRC SUPPORTED THIS BILL Pedro; and Eric Garcia, 18, of Carson, Stuart said. Each was held in lieu of $150,000 bail, HRC lobbyists and members asked all 435 Stuart said. members of the House to co-sponsor legislation prohibiting anti-gay discrimination in the workplace. Encouraging Results from Interleukin 2 ENDA has 139 Co-sponsors: 123 (Dem), 14 (Rep), 2 (Ind) - 2. Boston, MA-AP- A new study confirms that a natural protein can help restore immune Wisconsin Sponsors: Barrett, Gunderson systems that have been damaged by the AIDS virus. Non-Sponsors: Neuman, Klug, Klezcka, Petri, Obey, Roth, Sensenbrenner. Last year, doctors from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases reported that regular injections of interleukin 2 can boost the body's production of blood cells that are Repeal Discharge of HIV+ Service Members HRC Supported This Bill a primary target of HIV. Representatives were asked to co-sponsor a bill to reverse a law that would have ousted Now, in today's New England Journal of Medicine, the team has duplicated the findings HIV+ Service members from the military. Co-sponsors of the repeal 128 (Dem), 32; in a more rigorous comparison study in a (Rep), larger group of patients. 2 Indpendents Donna E. Shalala, secretary of health and human services, called the report "new evidence that our national investment in AIDS research is paying off." Wisconsin Co-Sponsors: Klug, Gunderson, Klezcka, Barrett. Despite the encouraging findings, doctors have yet to prove that the treatment actually Non-Sponsors: Neuman, Petri, Obey, Roth, Sensenbrenner helps people live longer or reduces the risk of AIDS complications. A study to investigate that is planned. Wisconsin Scores The latest study was conducted by Dr. Joseph A. Kovacs and colleagues on 60 HIV- infected people. All of the participants got standard anti-AIDS drugs, and half also received Neuman (R) - 0, Klug (R) - 56, Gunderson (R) - 100, Klezcka (D) 67, Barrett (D) - 89 interleukin 2, or IL-2. Petri (R) - 0, Obey (D) - 50, Roth (R) - 0, Sensenbrenner (R) - 11 After one year, the IL-2 patients' helper T cells had doubled from 428 to 916 cells per cubic millimeter of blood. In the comparison group, levels fell from 406 to 349. Side effects included flu-like symptoms and headaches, although these were not as Composite Score for Wisconsin Republicans 26 see .. re as had been seen in earlier experiments with the drug. Composite Score for Wisconsin Democrats 69 II,-2 used in the study is produced by Chiron Corp. and is approved by the Food and Dnig ,c1ministration for treating kidney cancer. November 7, 1996—November 20, 1996—WISCONSIN LIGHT-3

The Cream City Foundation held a fund raiser at the home of Tom Reed on October 29. Shown above (L-R) are Tom Reed, CCF President Tony Rhodes and Margaret Flood.

Safe Sex—Volunteers from the Milwaukee AIDS Project passed out condoms in the bars on Halloween in their CAIR Center's Kelly Receives Grant to continued effort to promote safer sex. Sabatino-Smith said her introduction is Study HIV Prevention Among Young Males Sabatino-Smith enough to shock some people. Milwaukee—The Medical College of maintain pride while behaving responsibly." "I work with sexually transmitted dis- Wisconsin's Center for AIDS Intervention In each city, surveys, focus groups and Warns Rich and eases and Pm here to tell you that you have Research (CAIR) was one of only five re- interviews will be conducted with as many been named as a partner of someone who cipients nationwide of a two year grant to as 400 young men from bars, coffee houses Poor of the Dangers has HIV," she tells the people she contacts. develop programs to reduce the incidence of and other community settings. Additional She tells them that her visit doesn't mean a HIV infection among 15 to 25 year old input will be sought from public health of AIDS person has AIDS, or even HIV, the virus males. The Centers for Disease Control and professionals and advisory panels of young that causes AIDS. It means they may have Prevention (CDC) awarded the $1,449,412 Gay men. Racine— Juana Sabatino-Smith goes to been exposed to the virus. grant to Jeffrey A. Kelly, Ph.D., professor of In the second part of this project, preven- rich neighborhoods and poor ones to tell "That's what I have done all day long for psychiatry and behavioral medicine and di- tion programs will be implemented. people they may be carrying the HIV virus. 8 years. My job is to go find these people. rector of CAIR. College researchers will collaborate with Sabatino-Smith, who has a black belt in Pm a trained investigator," she said. colleagues at the four other institutions with karate, talks to people from all walks of life- Sabatino-Smith recently stopped off at a CDC grants for similar HIV prevention -doctors, dentists, priests, principals, pros- conference to tell teen-agers how to avoid projects. The other grant receiving institu- titutes, teachers, brand-new brides and AIDS. After they were given the facts, Pau- tions are the University of California-San cross-dressers. lette A. Davis, 35; of Racine, taught about Francisco, Georgia State University, the the emotional side of the disease. She University of Minnesota, and Columbia watched her twin brother die of AIDS in University in New York. July, at 34. "AIDS isn't a game," she said. "AIDS is a dangerous thing to deal with." The teen-agers who heard their message at SOS, A Secular a local hotel took it seriously. It was a message that 98 people with full- Approach to Alcohol blown AIDS and 156 people carrying the HIV infection in Racine County didn't take and Drug Abuse seriously enough. "I didn't think there were that many peo- Recovery ple with AIDS. I thought maybe 15," said Jenny Moser, 16, a student at Union Grove Milwaukee—The Gay and Lesbian Mil- High School. waukee chapter of SOS (Secular Organiza- tions for Sobriety/Save OurSelves), will be moving its weekly meeting above the BestD Clinic from Fridays at 7:00 p.m. to Sundays at 6:00 p.m. beginning November 17, 1996, in an effort to attract more Gays and Lesbi- JEFFREY A. KELLY, PH.D. ans in recovery. SOS is hoping this new night will be more convenient for those who With this grant, CAIR faculty from the wish a secular (non-religious, spiritual) ap- department of psychiatry and behavioral proach to sobriety. medicine will work in partnership with the SOS was founded in 1986 as an alterna- JUANA SABATINO-SMITH tive recovery method for alcohol and drug AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin "All of us are going to be touched by (ARCW) in Milwaukee and the Midwest abusers who are uncomfortable with the spiritual-religious content of widely avail- someone with HIV. If you think there will AIDS Prevention Project in Detroit to de- be nobody you know or care about that will velop HIV prevention programs for both able twelve step programs. Since its inception, SOS has attracted be affected with AIDS, you are wrong," she cities. said. "Although the incidence of HIV continues secular and religious humanists, atheists to level off among older age groups of Gay and agnostics, as well as religious liberals. men, the rate among young Gay males, par- Mostly, however, SOS attracts ordinary Attempt to Cut ticularly minorities, continues to rapidly in- people without any particular philosophic crease—as much as three to four percent a predispostion, who because of their own ex- MASN Funds year," Dr. Kelly said. perience, have found the common sense, In the first part of this two phase project, "down to earth" approach of SOS to be Beaten Back by Madison's source for Medical College Researchers will examine more effective than that of the spiritual, re- how to make HIV prevention efforts more ligious programs. Alderman Verveer homeopathics, effective in Milwaukee and Detroit. SOS is not interested in debating the theo- Researchers will address the need for be- ries of the origins of alcohol and drug abuse. Madison--As The Wisconsin Light went herbal remedies, havioral changes, focusing on factors such The organization deals what is known and to press we learned an attempt was made to as the link between alcohol and unsafe sex leaves speculation to others. SOS is con- eliminate funding for the Madison AIDS aromatherapy, cerned about shaking the image of people as and low self-esteem and risk vulnerability. Support Network from the Madison City natural hair & skin care, Researchers will also address "how to victims and developing control over their Budget. decisions. Three Conservative Alderperson, David holistic health books, SOS knows that as sober alcoholics and Schnider, Dorothy Borchardt and Susan Gay Activist, Eldon addicts, they cannot drink or use, no matter Hamilton attempted to amend the proposed nutritional supplements; what. They take a reasonable approach to City Budget to delete $26,000 in case Murray, Named to recovery and credit the individual for management funding for MASN. massage oils & tools, achieving and maintaining their sobriety They were opposed by Openly Gay Al- informative staff, Milwaukee County without reliance on any higher power, how- derman Mike Verveer who secured a 5 to 1 ever perceived. vote from the Board of Estimates in favor of prescription pharmacy, Post on Aging There are no "gurus" at SOS. Everyone is granting the money. invited to join the group at becoming and Ald. Schneider contended that the City even snacks! Milwaukee—Long time Wisconsin Gay staying sober. Sobriety is not easy to should not be funding groups that are well activist, Eldon E. Murray, has been ap- achieve, but there are those at SOS who will established. Furthermore Schneider said pointed to serve, as a volunteer, on the pres- tell you that it has been well worth the that since MASN has a $1,000,000 budget, tigious Board of Advisors to the Commis- commitment. the City would be better served by giving sioners of the Milwaukee County Depart- At SOS meetings, diversity is encouraged. the money to a group that was not as well ment of Aging. Political and religious views are checked at funded. The Commissioners establish policy and the door. The priority is sobriety, not good- In an exclusive interview with The Wis- COMMUNITY oversee the working committees and proj- ness or piety or even quality of life. These consin Light Verveer said that he would ects of the Department on Aging, which has things may be very important, but a person continue work make sure that the money is PHARMACY an annual budget of about $36 million and must not lose sight of the priority, which is granted when the full City Council votes on provides a long list of services to the ap- sobriety itself. the budget. proximately 171,000 persons in Milwaukee SOS welcomes you. Join them on the up- "The City of Madison must not back away 341 State Street County who are over 60 years of age. per floor of the Brady STD Clinic at 1240 E. for its involvement in the number one health (at Gorham) "I am honored to accept this position be- Brady Street. crisis we face today," said Verveer. "If we cause it enables me to serve the Commis- Remember the new night and time will be are not willing to help MASN, we would be MADISON sioners by bringing Gay and Lesbian issues Sundays at 6:00 p.m. (Enter via the side sending a very poor signal about our City's phone (608) 251-3242, door nearest the street.) t9 their attention and at the same time, to concern for the problems posed by HIV and tty (608) 251-5339, inform the Gay and Lesbian community of For more information, contact Paul at AIDS." prescriptions (608) 251-4454 policy decisions and new programs as they (414) 224-9423 or Richard at (414) 442- The Wisconsin Light will continue to come out of the Department," Murray said. 1132. monitor the situation as it develops. Naveniber 7;1996 -NoVeniber 20;1996—WISCONSIN-LIGHT--4 ing a vein thing. It is they who should be that Being isn't God. bowing their heads in shame as they con- As a Gay person, there is absolutely template their God, not you. nothing whatever wrong with you. You are Editorial If you believe in God, believe, too, that a good and worthy person. Your Gayness is God loves you just exactly for who you are. good. Your love is good, and as you go into WARNING! WARNING! If God does not love you as a Lesbian, Bi- love and need to express your love physi- sexual, Transgender or Gay person, then cally, that, too, is good. There is no way that we can emphasize this too much. Men seeking sex should stay out of the Milwaukee County parks. This warning applies to Gay men, Bisexual men and those who do not identify themselves In the Middle of the Bible Belt, the 'Forum' as either Gay or Bisexual, but who go to the parks seeking sex with other men. In the last issue we carried a warning about what was going on in one of the County is an Oasis of Freedom for Gays parks. Since then, we have gotten numerous phone calls from men who do not wish to give mainly volunteer," said Moore, a their names, but saying that there are plainclothes cops patrolling in other County parks as Birmingham, AL— The non-profit Ala- in that it's of the University of well. bama Forum serves as a vital link for Gays journalism graduate "Also, being statewide has its In addition, on Thursday evening two public spirited citizens, Attorney Thomas E. Martin and Lesbians in conservative Alabama, where Montevallo. in that you're trying to cover a and a friend, put out piles of information statements in the bars warning about the situation. homosexuals are regularly derided on radio own challenges one place." Plain clothes cops are carrying on a sting operation, going up to men, indicating in one talk shows and a state sodomy law remains on wide area from way or another that they want sex. If the offer is accepted, arrest follows quickly, with the the books. possibility of public exposure and prosecution. It isn't an underground newspaper after Expect little or no mercy if you are arrested. D.A. E. Michael McCann is notorious for nearly two decades in existence, but it's not treating cases like these as harshly as the law will allow. quite above ground, either. Deadlines There is another danger as well, a danger we have written about before. Many of the newspaper's writers use pseu- November 21d Issue against harassment The danger of having unsafe sex should be known to all. While the possibility of con- donyms, partly to protect regular jobs. tracting HIV should send shivers down everyone's back, it should especially frighten those and to preserve their Articles - Nov.. 15th wasn't there, there would be a major men who are married, men who may not think of yourselves as Gay or Bisexual, but who "If it Ads - Nov. 18th void," said David White, state coordinator of are seeking sex with other men in the parks. 5:00 p.m. the Gay and Lesbian Alliance of Alabama. It is not only yourself who you are placing at risk, it is your wife and your children. Con- "It's the only way we can get a lot of our tracting this disease is a far worse penalty than the acute embarrassment and penalties of 5th arrest. news out there." December Issue Billing itself as the state newspaper for Gays The message here is simple: Stay out of the parks. and Lesbians, the smart-looking tabloid is put Articles—Nov. 29th together by volunteers and distributed mainly Ads—Dec. 3 rd Take a Page from Houston's Book through bars, stores, health clinics and 5:00 p.m. churches that cater to Lesbians and Gay men. We are sure that others in cities elsewhere read what the cops are doing in the Milwaukee Most of the 3,500 copies printed each month County parks, they will fmd it wondrous: are given away, but about 250 people have "How fantastic it must be to live in Milwaukee," they will say. "A place where there is so mail subscriptions. Advertisements from Give the People Light and they little crime of any kind that the cops have time to dress up and go cruising around the parks stores, nightclubs, lawyers, doctors and coun- seeing if there's any lasciviousness and all sorts of lewdness going on." selors fill nearly half of each 24-page issue. will find their own way. We hate to disabuse those in other cities of this illusion, but there is crime in Milwaukee "We've gotten a lot of business through it," County, lots of it. But it seems the cops have time for the parks, so may we make a sugges- said Yvonne Boudreau, owner of Rainbow's tion. Ltd., a Gay and Lesbian bookstore in The Awhile back, police in Houston, Texas there was a wave of Gay-bashing going on in the Huntsville. "It's very informative, very im- bar area of the city. The Gay community protested to the authorities, demanding that some- portant." Wisconsin thing be done. Indeed, the Forum has a lot of news that The police sent men into the area. Some dressed in denims, some in drag, and they got doesn't appear in mainstream papers. attacked. White recently wrote a front-page article Light As one young hood was being dragged off to the paddy wagon, he was reported to have about his group's effort to raise $20,000 for a snarled back, "How th' hell I know you wasn't no fag!" lawsuit challenging the state sexual misconduct Our suggestion to the Milwaukee County authorities is this: Take a page out of Houston's law, which prohibits types of sex common book. You might learn something—and catch some real criminals in the process. among both homosexuals and heterosexuals. As studies indicate, though heterosexuals seldom admit it, there is little that Gay men or Lesbians do sexually, that they (straights) do Editor's Note not do themselves. Another story told of an upcoming beauty On Being Gay in the Face of Hatred pageant for female impersonators, and a one- paragraph blurb announced a statewide By Terry Boughner to another young man near him who just "coffeehouse" for Lesbian and Gay youth. Do you remember what it was like? beamed. Libertee Belle, a Birmingham-area drag Executive & Editorial Offices queen, writes a campy column about Gay You were in junior or senior high. Most of But all the Religious Right ever talks 1843 N. Palmer your friends were going ga-ga over some about is sex. Sex is fun. It's really great as a nightlife titled "Under the Barstool." There member of the opposite sex—a movie heart unifying factor between two people. But I've are sports stories devoted to Gay bowling Milwaukee, WI 53212 throb or someone in class. But you were not. never understood, as puritanical as they leagues and softball teams. (414) 372-2773 You were different. You'd known that for a claim to be, why they're so caught up with On the last two inside pages are phone-sex long time, even if you couldn't put a name sex? They seem absolutely obsessed with it. ads. Thought, as White admits, many Lesbians LIGHT FAX: (414) 372-1840 to it. That's not healthy. and Gay men don't like these ads appearing in pay for a lot of it," he Office Hours: And then, suddenly, there she was or there As to the "Gay Lifestyle" they keep talk- the paper, "The ads weren't for the phone sex ads, the he was, and though you were both of the ing about, I guess again they mean sex— said. "If it Monday-Friday-10:00 a.m. -5:30 p.m. the news they same sex, it made no difference, not to you. and again, they are wrong. complainers might not get 24-Hour Recording want." You had fallen head over heels in love with If "lifestyle" is defined as how a person There are also classified ads from Gay men Publisher those big luscious eyes and that luminous lives their life, then the Gay lifestyle is seeking companionship in big cities like Bir- Jerry Johnson smile. pretty much like everyone else's. It is dat- mingham, Mobile, Huntsville and Montgom- Maybe it was reciprocated, but probably ing. It is falling in love. It is commitment. It Executive Editor not. Nevertheless, you longed, you pined, is working hard, very hard, to build a home ery, plus towns like Athens, Boaz, Gadsden Terry Boughner, Ph.D. and Leeds. you dreamed. You were in agony, you were and keep your relationship intact. If all that Arts & Not unlike what would be expected at any Entertainment Editor in bliss. A mere smile from the object of sounds like heterosexual marriage, that's Geno your affection and life was worth living because the two are the same. newspaper, there have been a few complaints again. As I've often said, in a committed rela- about the most flamboyant classifieds from SpotLight Editor That's over now, maybe long over, but tionship, the "Gay.lifestyle" comes down to some of the paper's most conservative readers. Bill Meunier will you ever forget the person's Again White dismisses the complaints, but name? who's going to do the dishes and who gets Advertising Manager This is what it is to be Lesbian, adds that " Jhe classified pages) are defi- Bisexual to take out the garbage. Really lascivious, Jerry Johnson or Gay. It's called love, as sacred and sub- nitely out of character with the rest of the pa- huh? 372-2773 lime, as irrational and tempestuous as love When it comes to talking about Gay peo- per," shared by members of the opposite sex. You ple, the Religious Right and its political al- The Forum began in 1977 as a newsletter of Columnists and Reporters didn't ask for it to happen, you can't control lies, is wrong. Proceeding out of ignorance Lambda Inc., a Lesbian and Gay male support Jason Alan, Glen Bishop, Kathryne it when it does. There is no difference in the or bigotry (probably both), they do not know organization. It switched to the tabloid format Kingsbury Jason Jellison, Barbara Lightner, feeling between straights and Gays, none what they are talking about when it comes in 1981, and June Holloway has been the edi- Bill Meunier, Dusty Sass, Dr. Suzie Shovelit, whatever at all. to Gay people. tor for nine years. Carl Szatmary, Holloway, who works But along comes the Religious Right with If you are Lesbian, Bisexual or Gay— a regular job at night, their large ad in October 31''s USA Today. perhaps just coming to know you're orien- spends her days in the paper's cramped, one- room office, located Associated Press Here they rant on about the "Gay lifestyle" tation, you should understand that it is an in a downtown office Ap building that also houses Birmingham AIDS and "Gay sex." It always amazes me about integral part of who you are. It cannot be Outreach. Copyright © 1996 how much these people think they know changed. Live with it, accept it because it is Holloway and others put the about us, when, in reality, they know noth- part of you. Forum together By Novo Graphics, Ltd. by computer, and a contractor prints it. ing at all. There is nothing to be ashamed THE WISCONSIN LIGHT Is published biweekly by NOVG about be- "Because we don't have a lot of money we While the Religious Right always defines ing Lesbian, Bisexual or Gay, nothing to de- GRAPHICS, LTD., with offices at 1843 N. Palmer. can't do a lot of the things we'd like to do as Milwaukee, WI 53212. Advertising and copy deadline is the us by sexual acts, but being Gay is not about spise. You are a human Thursday. prior to publication. Opinions expressed by being, worthy and far as the way;the paper looks," said the soft- that at all. Being Gay is about being at- good as any other, and your being Gay is writers in WISCONSIN LIGHT are not necessarily those of spoken Ms. Holloway. "It was a big deal the publisher, editor, or our advertisers. Any reference tracted to and falling in love with a person part of that. It too is worthy and good. when we ran our first four-color picture." madE to any individual or organization should not be of the same sex. It is state of being, not an Contrary to what the Religious extrem- construed as an indication of the same's sexual or affection Publishing a Gay newspaper in Alabama pre- orientation or preference. All copy. text, design, photos, and act. A Gay person can have sex with a ists would have us believe, love is not gen- sents unique challenges, but not as many as illustrations in advertisements are published with the member of the opposite sex, but afterward understanding that the advertiser is fully authorized and has der oriented, nor are marriage and family some might believe. Holloway said problems they'll be just as Gay as before. Nothing's solely secured proper written consent for the use of names. heterosexual affairs. I speak from ex- have been minimal through the years, with pictures, or testimonials of any living person, and changed. It can't be changed. WISCONSIN LIGHT may lawfully publish and cause such perience. only a handful of harassing phone calls. Being Gay is knowing down deep inside As a publication to be made; and the advertiser agrees by Gay person, you will know love, 'It may be they submitting ads to indemnify and save blameless the you, that only a person of don't know we're here," your own sex can know it in all its tempestuous profundity she said. publication of any error that may be contained in said ad. fulfill you emotionally, psychologically, and WISCONSIN LIGHT does not accept any responsibility for sublime ineffability. You can have mar- Associate editor Mark Moore said the Fo- any claims made by advertisers. The entire contents of physically, and in ever other way. riage (not in the legal sense, not now, any- rum's biggest problems are similar to those WISCONSIN LIGHT are 0 Copyrighted and protected Being Gay is longing for that fulfillment, way), under the Federal 'Copyright Act and International but it won't be any different from that faced by any small publication trying to serve Conventions. Reproduction of any portion of any issue will hoping against hope that love, true love, will of your non-Gay friends, so you may as well a widely dispersed population. not be permitted without express written permission of come your way. use the word. NOVO GRAPHICS. LTD. Legal venue is Milwaukee County. And you can have family, a "It's definitely challenging to keep it going Wisconsin. Printed in the U.S.A. You may not believe it, but it will. Often loving family (that takes a lot of work to when you least expect it, love will happen to build). It's worth it, believe me. Subscribe to you—and it will be good. When you have The next time you see an ad such as the sex together, that, too, will be good. one in USA Today, remember it's full of Wisconsin Light A young milli told me recently that he was lies. Caution glad he was Gay. I was curious and One Year-26 Issues asked The next time you hear a minister or The fact that someone's name appears in why. someone else rage against we who are Gay, First Class—$32.95 this paper in no way implies sexual orien- "Because," he answered, "if I weren't remember that they are speaking from igno- tation. Third Class—$16.95 Gay, I wouldn't have his love." He nodded rance and spreading lies. They are imagin- November 7, 1996—November 20, 1996—WISCONSIN LIGHT-5 Conference Paints Bleak Picture of Future of AIDS Epidemic in Black Community Cambridge, MA—Warning of a wors- grams have not been as strong in the Black ening AIDS epidemic among minorities, community as the white community. There African-American leaders from the worlds is a taboo about talking about it. And there of government, academia, religion and is still a lot of despair. This is one more medicine gathered on October 23rd at Har- problem: We've got crime, violence, teen- vard University to urge African-Americans, age pregnancy, homelessness, now we've who they said had been in denial about the got AIDS." crisis, to mount a campaign against the dis- ease. By the year 2000, half of those with Henry Louis Gates, chair of the Afro- AIDS are expected to be Black American Studies department at Harvard, The New York Times reported that other told the group: "In part because of a tradi- speakers emphasized some alarming figures tional homophobic tendency in our culture, that the Centers for Disease Control and in part because of ignorant stereotypes about Prevention released more than a year ago: HIV and AIDS, our people, our leaders, our AIDS kills twice as many African- culture, have long been in denial about American men aged 25-44 as homicide; Af- AIDS in the Black community." rican-American women constitute two "This is a human tragedy of monstrous thirds of all women infected with HIV; and proportions, which could have been, and more children with AIDS are African- could be avoided—and that's what this is Americans Map Outreach for Safes Sex Volunteers for than all other ethnic groups the Milwaukee AIDS project passed out condoms during the all about," Gates said after the conference. combined. Halloween celebrations at Milwaukee's bars in their continuing effort to promote safer sex. Shown above are Ted The Harvard AIDS Institute, which co- Dr. David Satcher, Berg (volunteer), Yuri Keegstra, and Andy Bagnell, staff members, and Ed Barrera, volunteer. (See related article director of the Centers, below) sponsored the conference, released figures attended the conference, as well as Marian projecting that by the year 2000, more than Wright Edelman, president of the Chil- MAP's HIV Prevention Outreach half of all AIDS cases in the United States dren's Defense Fund; Patsy Fleming, direc- Program will be among African-Americans. tor of the Office of National AIDS Policy, By the same year, an African-American and the Rev. Canon Frederick P. Williams, Extends its Reach person will be nine times as likely to be di- chair of the National Clergy Advisory agnosed with AIDS as someone who is not Committee. Milwaukee-- In a continuing effort to (414) 225-1502. African-American, according to the Insti- Mario Cooper, a former chair of the Board maximize its effectiveness as well as meeting tute's figures. MAP of the AIDS Action Council, and a member the requests and needs of the Gay Commu- is a service agency of the AIDS Re- The Institute estimated source that nearly 100 Af- of the Board of the Harvard AIDS Institute, nity, the Milwaukee AIDS Project's (MAP) Center of Wisconsin, Inc. (ARCW). rican-Americans and Hispanic ARCW is -Americans said government organizations must do Gay/Lesbian Outreach Program is extending dedicated to the fight against the are diagnosed with worsening AIDS every day in the more to deliver resources to its hours and offering more safer sex options. AIDS epidemic through preven- United States. fight AIDS tion, care, research and among African-Americans. The Outreach Program has received a advocacy. For infor- After the conference, Dr. Alvin mation on AIDS, Pouissant, Cooper added that the conference was the small donation of Aegis Barrier Pouch con- call the Wisconsin AIDS a clinical professor of psychiatry line at 800-334-AIDS. at the Har- beginning of an effort to bridge the gap doms (more commonly known as the Reality vard Medical School, said: "Prevention pro- Female Condom) as another option in barrier between "the lack of engagement on behalf protection for Gay men during anal sex. The of African-American leaders and organiza- Aegis Pouch which is distributed by Wiscon- New ARCW HIV Prevention Collaboration tions and the sense of ownership around the sin Pharmaceutical, Inc. in Jackson, Wiscon- issues and the funding that Gay white males sin, is being utilized by Gay men on the East Program Targets Gay Teens generally demonstrate." and West coasts with much success. Along with the Aegis Pouch comes an instruction Milwaukee -- Today's teens are one of the Nearly 50 percent reported having sexual MAP Names booklet and lubricant. fastest growing populations at risk for con- intercourse, with one in five having multiple "Safer sex for Gay men is all about op- tracting HIV, with Gay teens at an even partners. And only 50 percent of the teens tions," said Andy Bagnall, manager of the greater risk. In the United States alone, two having sexual intercourse reported using a Dr. Brian Buggy Gay Community Outreach Program. "The Ae- teens are infected with HIV every hour. And condom the last time they engaged in sexual gis condom is one more tool that we can offer one out of every four new HIV cases are activity. as Medical Director Gay men who may prefer alternatives to tra- among teens, with 55 percent of teen HIV Another high risk factor is that most teens Milwaukee ditional condoms, yet still want effective cases occurring since 1992. believe they are invulnerable and are apt to -- The Milwaukee AIDS Proj- protection from HIV." To address the rising and serious concern take risks including engaging in unprotected ect (MAP) has appointed Brian P. Buggy, Currently, the Outreach Program distrib- of HIV infection in teens, the Teen Resource sex. Even when they know the risks, few have M.D. as the Medical Director of MAP, a utes condoms, information and lubricants at Center (TRC) for HIV prevention was estab- the skills to negotiate safer sexual acts with move intended to strengthen MAP's role in 22 area Gay and Lesbian bars via fishbowls, lished recently by the AIDS Resource Center their partners. Many are embarrassed to pur- providing health care services for Milwau- staff and volunteers, however, there is no set of Wisconsin, Inc. (ARCW) as part of the chase condoms. kee's HIV/AIDS community. schedule . So far in 1996, Outreach staff and Wisconsin AIDS Library. The goal of this Currently, the TRC for HIV prevention volunteers have distributed nearly 90,000 statewide initiative is to increase the number collaborates with four organizations to im- condoms. of community agencies and schools statewide plement the program funded through the State In order to be more accessible for Gay men that can effectively facilitate skills-based HIV HIV/AIDS Program and the Center for Dis- and Lesbians to ask questions and receive prevention programming with a strong teen ease Control (CDC): ARCW; La Crosse information and materials, the Outreach Pro- peer component. This is done by having the County Health Department (LHD) Teen AIDS gram is expanding its hours. There will now TRC operate as a centralized clearinghouse Prevention Program; UMOS, Inc.; STRIVE be set times as to when volunteers can be ex- for teen and HIV related materials. Now all Inc. pected in specific Gay bars. The goal is for statewide training collaborators can follow ARCW is the Midwest's largest AIDS more Outreach staff and volunteers to become the same curriculum and use the same infor- service agency (ASO). ARCW is a private, regular, reliable sources of materials and in- mation to educate teens on HIV and AIDS. nonprofit, organization that inclues three formation. All interactions are confidential "It is especially important to reach the Gay ASO's: Milwaukee AIDS Project (MAP), and non-judgmental in nature. teens of today and help them deal with im- Southeast Wisconsin AIDS Project (SEWAP) Currently, M&M and Triangle are the two portant issues such as their sexual orientation in Kenosha and the Northwest Wisconsin bars participating in the extended hours pro- and the danger of contracting HIV," said AIDS Project (NOWAP) in Eau Claire. gram with In Between to begin by the end of Doug Nelson, Executive Director of ARCW. The other collaborating organizations in- November. Upcoming Outreach dates sched- "Some Gay teens believe that HIV is an older clude: LaCrosse County Health Department uled are Wednesday, November 20 from 8 to man's disease, while others believe that HIV (LHD) Teen AIDS Prevention Program is the 10 p.m. at Triangle and Thursday, November infection is inevitable, leading them to engage AIDS service organization serving several 21 from 8 to 10 p.m. at M&M with these set in high risk sexual activity. The TRC will southwest Wisconsin counties. LHD has es- days and hours to continue every other week. help Gay teens take pride in themselves to tablished teen peer programs in 33 area BRIAN P. BUGGY, M.D. There are plans to expand to other bars as the make healthy choices as they become adults." schools and community groups as well as interest and volunteer staff grow. The TRC for HIV prevention provides: within the LaCrosse County Juvenile Deten- Dr. Buggy is a well-respected infectious "We selected the bars to begin the extended * Assistance in establishing a teen peer pro- tion Facility. LHD received the Department of disease physician at St. Luke's Medical Cen- ter Mary's Hospital, provided hours based on our experiences in the past," gram where teens teach teens about HIV and Health and Human Services Award for out- and St. who has medical Milwaukee's HIV/AIDS said Yuri Keegstra, Gay Community Outreach AIDS. The TRC for HIV prevention works standing work in HIV education to youth in care for community since beginning the Specialist. "However, we definitely plan to with a number of Wisconsin training collabo- rural communities. the of epi- demic. is also Scientific Committee expand this scheduled presence in the future." rators who represent the state's geographical UMOS, Inc. initiated a multicultural teen He Chairperson the Wisconsin AIDS Research If anyone in the community is interested in and cultural diversities. peer HIV prevention program in 1992 that of Consortium (WARC) providing strong lead- volunteering in the Outreach Program, par- * Access to a resource center offering a targets minority teens, gang members and ership to the recruitment and implementation ticipating in the extended hours program, large selection of teen HIV prevention infor- school dropouts through 37 trained peer of clinical drug trials in Wisconsin. would like an Aegis Pouch sample or needs mation, videos, posters, buchures and more. mentors. UMOS also provides culturally Doug Nelson, MAP's executive director, information, please call Andy Bagnall at * Assistance with starting-up a new pro- competent, bilingual HIV prevention educa- gram; modifying or adding to an existing one, tion to Wisconsin's migrant, Hmong and praised the selection of Dr. Buggy. "He's the reviewing curricula; and/or consulting. American Indian communities statewide. perfect choice to advise our staff and guide Coordinators of the TRC for HIV preven- UMOS is the lead agency for a consortium the development of our health care services," WARNING!!! tion will work to reach all teens as well as that coordinates a 12 state HIV/STD training Nelson said. "We will benefit greatly from his treatment expertise, his leadership on HIV re- As we go to press, we have re- target high risk teens such as Gay teens, gang and technical assistance program in the Mid- members, females west. search and his deep commitment to his pa- ceived word that the cops are at with current or previous pregnancies, individuals with hearing im- STRIVE Inc. is a nonprofit organization in tients and the fight against AIDS." it again in Estabrook Park. pairments, individuals with developmental Milwaukee's central city. A part of STRIVE's Dr. Buggy will provide medical advice for Callers have reported that an disabilities, STD clientele, teens who do not mission is to promote educational and busi- MAP's early intervention, cooperative ther- attend school and African-American and His- ness development for today's youth. apy, counseling and testing services. His main unmarked van sits in the north responsibilities will include reviewing proto- panic communities. information call ARCW at 800- parking lot south of Hampton For more cols/ guidelines for all health care services, Wisconsin educators and organizations Wisconsin, 414-273-1991 in 359-9272 in serving as a medical advisor to the Health during daylight hours. People who work with teens can make a difference in also write to ARCW at Milwaukee. You may Services staff, consulting with on pa- (lone men, especially) who have reducing the spread of HIV. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, WI staff 820 N. tients and reviewing patient charts. left their car to walk are accosted, "It is important to make adults aware that 53202-0487. they can stop the spread of HIV by offering "As a goal, I would like to help shape the sworn at and told to "get your direction of the agency and its medical mis- prevention education. Teens need accurate sion as it evolves," said Buggy. "One of the ass out of here!" under threat of information so they can make informed deci- being arrested for loitering. sions," said Nelson. Support Our best ways for me to do that is by being avail- able resource the agency Part of the reason teens are at high risk for as a for and its staff Callers have been urged to con- on medical issues." HIV and other STDs appeared in results from Advertisers tact their County Supervisor and MAP a Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and WARC are service agencies of ARCW. is dedicated report the situation. Calls to the Youth Risk Behavior Survey of 347,289 ARCW to the fight against the worsening AIDS epidemic Sheriffs Office have produced no teens. Eighty-five percent reported using al- They Help Us Bring You through prevention, care, research and advo- results whatever. cohol and other drugs that impair judgment cacy. For information on AIDS, call the Wis- Please be careful out there. and are associated with the sexual transmis- The Light! sion of the HIV disease. consin AIDS line at 800-334-AIDS. November 7, 1996—November 20, 1996—WISCONSIN LIGHT-6 Madison's New Harvest Foundation Dinner Dance Says "Thank You" to Supporters Madison—The New Harvest Foundation had been turned in as Madison responded to thanked its past supporters with an elegant its favorite daughter's appeal. Dinner Dance titled "Black and White To- New Harvest was founded in 1984 in for- night" at the Starlight Theater in the Madi- mer County Board Chairman Dick Wagner's. son Civic Center. living room. Wagner is currently running "This event is not held as a fundraiser," for the office of Dane County Executive. If said Openly Gay Madison Alderman he succeeds he would be the first ever openly and Dinner Dance Committee Co-Chair Gay County Executive. The election is in Mike Verveer, "It's a thank you for our April, 1997. supporters." Since 1984, the Foundation has awarded Over 250 of those supporters joined to- over $175,000 in grants to various Madison gether to form the largest crowd the an- area Les/Bi/Gay organizations such as The nual dinner dance has had in recent years. United, the Lesbian Parents Network, They ate a delicious dinner, danced until GALVANize's Pride celebration and various the wee hours of the morning and heard a arts projects. fund raising pitch from Openly Lesbian State New Harvest currently gives $25,000 a Representative Tammy Baldwin. year in grants. "We hope to raise that figure Those in attendance included local public to $30,000 this year" said Matyka. "We have officials, Miller Brewing Company Execu- so many' good qualified proposals that we tives, students and business owners. There are not able to fund right now. We are de- were, in fact, representatives of all segments termined to increase our ability to help." of the community. The group has begun an endowment cam- After thesclinner, the party goers watched a paign that includes setting aside 10% of its new professionally made video highlighting donations for an endowment fund. the achievements of New Harvest. The "We need people to help us plan and build video featured individuals who have been for the future," said Matkya. "It would be helped by programs funded by New Harvest wonderful if in addition to increasing our as well as Foundation leaders. It was very donor base, our supporters could help us well received by those in attendance. build for the future by increasing their dona- Denise Matyka told The Wisconsin Light tions by just 10%" that the video will be used at "Ambassador Verveer proudly told the Wisconsin Light Parties." These parties will be held at the that the 1997 Dinner Dance will be held in homes of New Harvest supporters who will November at the elegant new Monona Ter- attempt to expand the Foundation's funding race in the Frank Lloyd Wright inspired base by introducing more members of the Madison Community and Convention Cen- community to New Harvest. ter. Baldwin asked the diners to make a To volunteer time, money or both contact monthly donation to New Harvest through a New Harvest at (608) 256-4204 or write to checking account deduction. By the end of PO Box 1786, Madison, WI 53701. the evening dozens of contribution envelopes Chastity Bono Joins GLAAD to Give Gays New Insights into Hollywood Los Angeles-- Chastity Bono, writer and movement enables me to combine two former spokesperson for the Human Rights worlds to have an impact and change things Campaign (HRC), has been named Enter- for the better." tainment Media Director for the Gay & Les- According to Wayboum, Bono is an im- bian Alliance Against Defamation portant addition to GLAAD's national team. (GLAAD). Chosen after a national search, "Chastity has grown up with the best and the she assumed her role with GLAAD on No- worst of media coverage and it is exactly vember 1st. that perspective that GLAAD was seeking: Bono Is Excited someone that can go beyond an abstract ar- "This is an exciting time in Hollywood," ticulation of the power and influence of me- said Bono. "With Ellen's imminent 'coming dia on our lives. Chastity speaks from the out' and with more than twenty Lesbian and heart," concluded Wayboum. Gay characters already out on television, GLAAD is the nation's Lesbian and Gay GLAAD is uniquely positioned to take a news bureau and the only national Lesbian. proactive approach to how we are repre- and Gay media watchdog organization. sented on television and in film." GLAAD promotes fair, accurate, and inclu- As Entertainment Media Director, Bono sive representation as a means of challeng- will act as GLAAD's lead representative in ing discrimination based on sexual orienta- dealings with entertainment industry profes- tion or identity. sionals and will develop strategies address- ing Lesbian and Gay concerns. Bono will SAGE/Milwaukee to design public forums and educational events that focus on Lesbian and Gay issues and Hear Speaker and trends unfolding from within the entertain- ment industry. A Natural Fit Discuss Goals "We are putting Chastity Bono's lifetime of experience in the entertainment industry to for 1997 work for GLAAD -- it's a natural fit," said Milwaukee—On Thursday, November William Waybourn, GLAAD's Managing 14, at 6:30 p.m., at the Eastside Library, Director. "Chastity's personal experience as 1910 E. North Avenue, SAGE/Milwaukee an out Lesbian in Hollywood gives her first- will hear William Straub, MSW give a short hand knowledge of what it takes to promote report to the membership on his attendance fair and accurate images of Lesbians and in late September at a four-day conference Gay men in the media." of SAGE International held in New York Bono is accustomed to being in the lime- City. Straub is the Coordinator of Social light. Viewers of the quintessential '70s Services for SAGE/Milwaukee. television classic " The Sonny and Cher After Straub's presentation, the floor will Comedy Hour" will remember a young be open to a discussion of goals and plans Chastity's cuddly cameos at the end of her for the year 1997 for SAGE/Milwaukee. parents' popular variety show. In 1990, as a Bring your ideas of what you would like to young adult, Bono became acutely aware of see SAGE accomplish in the coming year. the other side of the entertainment industry: The public is invited to attend this event. a 1990 Star Magazine cover story pro- claimed Chastity's sexual orientation, "outing" her as a Lesbian. She has since be- HIT to come one of the nation's most visible advo- Hold Guest cates for Lesbian and Gay rights. Bono received national recognition in 1995 Bartender Fund for "coming out" on the cover of The Advo- cate. This past summer, she interviewed her Raiser at This Is It mother, Cher, in an acclaimed Advocate cover story. Milwaukee—The Holiday Invitational Bono Worked With HRC Tournament (HIT) Board members in- As a spokesperson for the Human Rights vite you to attend of fun. The HIT Board Campaign, she traveled the lecture circuit members will try their hand at guest making stops at major universities and Les- bartending on Saturday, November 9th bian and Gay events nationwide. from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at This Is It, lo- "Working with GLAAD provides Chastity cated at 418 E. Wells. with a wonderful opportunity to work in an Monies raised during this and other environment she grew up in and with which events will help ensure another suc- she is very familiar," said Elizabeth Birch, cessful and enjoyable tournament held Executive Director of the Human Rights over the Thanksgiving weekend. Campaign. "I believe Chastity will flourish There will be raffle prizes, pull tabs in her new duties and a give-away for the person who can A great time was had by all at the New Harvest Foundation's and we look forward to annual Dinner Dance. The dance held at the elegant working closely come the closest to telling the number Starlight Theater in the Madison Civic Center on Saturday November 2 attracted over 250 people. with her and GLAAD, as together we continue to educate America of pieces of hard candy in the HIT Shown at the top are Madison Muni Judge Shelly Gaylord, Event Chair and Openly Gay Alderman Mike Verveer, candy jar. Openly about its Lesbian and Gay citizens." Stop in and place your guess Lesbian State Representative Tammy Baldwin, former Dane County Board Chairman, Dick Wagner and for only a dollar New Harvest Co-Chairs, Cris Derrick Bono Sees Job As Important between now and No- and John Fernsler. In the middle are three pictures of New Harvest vember 9th. You supporters having a wonderfid time. At Bono says ',Growing up in the entertain- need not be present to the bottom are the executives and friends from Miller Brewing. As usual win. when there is a need, Miller is there. ment industry and working in the Gay rights Suit Filed Against California American November 7, 1996—November 20, 1996—WISCONSIN LIGHT-7 Eighth Annual "You Legion by/ Mostly Gay Post Edward Carr Is Make a Difference" San Francisco—The Alnerican Legion's rial Building in San Francisco, said his or- Newest Member mostly Gay Alexander Hamilton Post No. ganization had not had time to review the 448, has sued its state headquarters (the lawsuit, and could not comment. to Be Held in of MAP's Gay California Department of the American Le- The Hamilton Post's disagreements with gion), for discrimination, saying the organi- the state Legion go back to the post's Madison Outreach Team zation distributed anti-Gay videos and lit- founding in 1983, when it struggled to win Madison—Madison area businesses will erature and dissuaded Gay veterans from space in the War Memorial Building and to Milwaukee-- The Milwaukee AIDS Project come together for the eighth year for "You joining. receive a Legion charter. A 1988 discrimi- (MAP) has a new staff member in the Gay Make a Difference," a fund raiser for the The suit is on behalf of the estimated 2.1 nation suit by the post against the state Le- and Lesbian Outreach Program. Madison AIDS Support Network (MASN). million Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and Trans- gion was settled out of court. Edward Carr joined the agency in October Retail businesses participate by donating gendered war veterans who qualified for The current suit follows an April ruling by and brings several years of volunteer work as 10% of their sales on November 23, 1996, membership in the Hamilton Post and the the city's Human Rights Commission in fa- an emotional support volunteer in client to MASN. Funds raised through American Legion. The class also includes vor of the post. The commission recom- "You Make a Difference" support critical heterosexuals who support the members of mended that the Legion review its policies AIDS care and prevention programs. the Hamilton Post, the only post among the and provide staff training to eliminate ho- 15,000 American Legion Posts which mophobia. "AIDS affects everyone," said Mary Walsh, "You Make a Difference" Co-Chair openly welcomes all Americans qualified Members of the Alexander Hamilton Post and General Manager of Magic Mill Natu- for membership in the American Legion said that review had not taken place. ral Foods Market. "It's important for every- without regard to their sexual orientation or The lawsuit also names as defendants the one to be involved in preventing AIDS and identity. San Francisco County Council of the Cali- caring for people with AIDS." The lawsuit also alleges that the Legion's fornia Department of the American Legion; Participating businesses will post an eas- state organization refused to let the post run the American Legion War Memorial Com- ily identifiable Shop Here and Make a an advertisement in its California Legion- mission of San Francisco and its chairman; Difference sign in their windows. The ros- naire newspaper and took no action when and Attorney General Dan Lungren. ter of participating businesses will be listed Legion employees made derogatory remarks Supporters may send tax-deductible con- in a "Shopper's Guide" in the Isthmus. about Gays and Lesbians. tributions to: The Alexander Hamilton Post ""You Make a Difference" is a convenient "It's been a constant battle to exist and to Legal Defense Fund, P.O. Box 411077, San and effective way for businesses to support get fair play," said Bob Basker, a Gay World Francisco, CA 94141-1077. The Hamilton AIDS care and prevention," said Cathy Sul- War II veteran who helped found the post. Post is a 501©(3) organization. livan, "You Make a Difference" Co-Chair "This has been going on for years. Of Those wishing to join the Hamilton Post and owner of the Prizzlebox. "It's a great course they'll deny it, but that's why we have may transfer their memberships to Post No. way for a business to give back to the a lawsuit." 448, San com- Francisco, California, or, war vet- munity." The suit, filed Friday, October 25th, seeks erans may send an American Legion mem- Businesses are encouraged to contact actual damages in excess of $50 million, bership form with $25 or more to the above plus treble and punitive MASN to be part of this year's event. Call EDWARD CARR . damages, and de- address. services as well as a strong commitment to claratory Connie McElrone at (608) 252-6540. relief and temporary and perma- Those not qualified for Legion member- preventing the spread of HIV disease in the nent injunctions to stop discrimination the ship may join as associate members by Study Indicates Gay and Lesbian Community. Hamilton Post and others have experienced sending a contribution of $15 or more to the "I was immediately impressed with MAP's from the defendants for the past 13 years, above address. Depression commitment and organization," saidCarr. according to a press release issued by the Editor's Note: Light thanks Sean Ken- a Factor Can is responsible for implementing a Hamilton Post. nedy of the Hamilton Post for his material grant to offer HIV prevention case manage- Charlie Allemann, adjutant for the Le- assistance with this article. in Mortality of HIV+ ment services to Gay, Bisexual and other men gion's state War Memo- headquarters in the who have sex with men. In addition, he will Gay Men be performing outreach to men in Milwau- Colorado Religious Right Up in Arms About kee's public sex environments and at special San Francisco-- HIV-infected Gay and events catering to the Gay and Lesbian Com- Article on Gay Youth Bisexual men are two-thirds more likely to munity. die if they suffer from chronic depression, "As a member of the African-American according to a new study. Colorado Springs--A high school news- district should have some policy to address community, and with statistics showing that The University of California paper story about the angst among Gay sexual questions," said Perkins. -San Fran- cases of infection are on the rise in communi- cisco study, published in the teens over their orientation has set off a School board President Ken Olvey had not October 28th ties of people of color, I believe that it is of issue of the Archives of string of protests by school officials and lo- read the article, but said he believes student Internal Medi- utmost importance for us to educate each cine, is the first to cal citizens. newspapers should reflect the "traditional examine cumulative ef- other about how we can and must protect our- fects of depression on AIDS Among the protesters is Will Perkins, Judeo-Christian, heterosexual standard of survival. selves," said Carr. "My job at MAP gives me "The more frequently a person chairman of Colorado for Family Values, the community and not give credibility to is de- the tools necessary to do this." pressed, the higher their risk of the religious extremist group that authored other lifestyles." He said it was not a First dying from AIDS. If you treat the Colorado's anti-Gay rights Amendment 2, Amendment issue. depression, the risk goes down," said lead author Buy Your Next Vehicle from which was struck down in May by the U.S. But Colorado Press Association legisla- Tracy Mayne of UCSF's Center for Supreme Court. liaison Easton "The AIDS Prevention Us & We Will Donate $250 to tive Marge said, beast Studies. The article, titled "Finding True Love," in me says this is indeed a First Amendment Subjects--all of whom the Milwaukee AIDS Project was written by Mary Margaret Nussbaum, issue God help us." had HIV, who re- ported being depressed editor-in-chief of Palmer High School's A state law passed in 1990 guarantees throughout the eight years of the study were • Rent-to-Purchase Program monthly The Lever. that high school students can publish stories two-thirds more likely to contract AIDS In it, Nussbaum described the sometimes on any subject as long as they are not ob- and subsequently • Trade-ins Welcome die than those who excruciatingly painful slanderous, false or•inflam- were never significantly • Financing Welcome process Lesbian and scene, libelous, depressed. Gay teen-agers endure in coming to terms matory. The law also encourages teachers Mayne said the • Service Warranties Available with their orientation. and advisers to teach and encourage free ex- study shows that doctors should treat depression in a patient The story also cited studies showing Gay pression, Easton said. with (414) 282-9223 HIV seriously. teens are more likely to commit suicide than For her part, Nussbaum said she was sur- -SAVE 4739 S. 27th St. For the study, researchers gave U straight teens and included the telephone prised by the attention the article has re- question- AUTO RENTAL' Greenfield, WI 53221 naires to 405 single men, number of Inside/Out, a county-sponsored ceived. aged 25 to 54, every six months to youth group for Gay teen-agers. "This wasn't supposed to glamorize Gay measure their depres- sion over eight years. Perkins, who owns a car dealership, said teen-agers, and IC don't think it did," she said. Because some physical symptoms , WINTER he and other parents plan to take their com- "We try to cover all the issues, and this was of clini- cal depression, such as loss of appetite plaints to the school hoard at its next meet- something we had never addressed before. and sleep disorder, also can IS ON ITS WAY ing. On last month's cover, we did a story on the be caused by HIV, researchers looked only at emotional "We think it's appropriate that the football team." meas- school ures. Subjects were The article appeared two weeks before the asked if they felt sad, CRUISE • APPLE • FUNJET lonely, fearful or $99.8 "could not shake off the district's bond election to raise million blues." for schools. 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Acclaimed Gay Comedian, Jason Stuart, Brings Standup Comedy to a Fine Art By Lester Strong From the Bronx to Hollywood "I enjoy working with really talented Stuart grew people who care about their work, who up in Los Angeles, trans- planted there shortly after his care about making it the best they can birth 32 make it." years ago in the Bronx, when his family moved west. The Hollywood The speaker is comedian/actor Jason influence is clear: A glance at his Stuart, interviewed after hosting the First resume indicates, not just standup Annual Gay/Lesbian American Music comedy club experience, but a growing acting Awards (GLAMAs) in New York last Oc- career on TV and in film. tober. And as anyone who sees him on On TV he's guest starred stage can attest, Stuart is himself a class on "Murder, She Wrote," "SeaQuest" act who throws himself into his perform- and "The John Larroquette Show," among others; ances without reservation, projecting an the movies in which he's appeared in-your-face presence where the comedy include Kindergarten Cop with emerges not just from his verbal delivery, Arnold Schwar- but from his body language. znegger and Cross My Heart with Martin Short. Currently he's in the farcial com- edy, Gay TV: The Movie, which pre- miered at the USA Film Festival in Dallas during late October and will be released nationwide next year after its exhibition at several other film festivals around the country; he's also in Vegas Vacation with Chevy Chase, scheduled for release next spring. In his acting, Stuart is often slotted into comic roles. "It's what I'm known for," he says. But he has done drama: "I had a recurring role in ABC's "Sunset Beat," where I played this tough-talking New York nightclub owner. Earlier this year, I did a play, Scenes from My Love Life by Ronnie Larson, where I played Chris, a man who falls in love with the wrong people and is always getting dumped. It was a chance to explore what it means to he a lover, which I enjoyed." Asked whether he'd like to do more drama, he says, "Sure. I'd like to do some heavier roles. I'd like to develop that side of myself professionally, as I have the Summer comedian side." Royal Pair Kenya Moore was crowned Miss Gay Wisconsin and Gregory James was crowned Mr. Gay Wisconsin at the Pageant held on But even here his sense November 3, 1996 at the Milwaukee Hilton Hotel JASON STUART of humor makes itself felt: "I'd also like to be the At this year's GLAMAs, he was equally comic relief in some of today's action A Great Game and More at Our Packer hilarious, introducing award presenters, movies. They need me there. I should dishing Gay and straight foibles, or mim- have been in Cliffhanger, with Sylvester Party Monday Nov. 18 at In Between icking a middle-aged Jewish woman Stallone, to say, 'Look, if you push me walking in high heels down a stretch of one more time, that's it! I'm Gay and Milwaukee-- You won't want to miss "The fans there are real fans, they un- sandy beach. Jewish. There's nothing more you can do out on the excitement and fun at our next derstand the rules, they get excited and "No, I'm not reserved," comments Stu- to me. Shoot me! Go ahead! I'm sitting SpotLight Party on Monday, November they love the Pack," he says. art when asked about his performance down for a minute. I'm tired!- 18, at In Between. Dusty adds "True Packer fans hate the style. "My father's a northern European Coming Out on "Geraldo" We want everyone to join us as we get Cowboys, those pampered jerks who had Jew, my mother's from Brooklyn. I come Stuart came out as Gay several years together to watch In Between's six TVs as the gall to say they are 'America's team.' from yelling and screaming. I don't come ago on the "Geraldo" show—an incident our Green Bay Packers beat the tar out of Their very existence is offensive to any from reserved people." he now includes as part of his standup the hated, sniveling, low life slime that real Packer fan." That lack of reserve has led to a bur- routine. goes by the name of the Dallas Cowboys. So don't sit at home, cheering our geoning career. Hailed on a recent epi- Asked how that has impacted on his That's right, it's a SpotLight Packer Packers onto victory by yourself. Stop on sode of the TV show "In The Life" as an acting career, he answers: "It's just Party at one of our favorite places to in and join the legion of happy Packer "up and coming young Gay comic," he caused me more of the same problems watch a Packer Game, In Between, lo- fans at In Between. Go Green and Gold! has appeared at comedy clubs all over I've always had—but now I can talk about cated at 625 S. Second Street in Milwau- the country; was featured last summer on them openly. People want to keep me in kee. Queer Comics Night at Montreal's Just a certain place. I've always been typed. I But this won't be like just any Packer For Laughs comedy festival; and has don't think people see me actively in life. Party, this will be a very special Packer headlined at Harrahs in Las Vegas. Re- They just see me on the sidelines. In Party. In Between owner, Kurt Peck and Jason Stuart to cently, he was also tapped to host a se- many of my roles, I'm a servant of some his wonderful staff will be pulling out all of ries of Human Rights Campaign dinners, sort. It can be frustrating, but I'm working the stops. Bring Gay Comedy which will take him to most of the major on it. Gay TV: The Movie is a break- Kurt and his staff have a variety of sur- American cities in the coming year. through. It's the first time I've had a major prises in store for those in attendance, in- to Green Bay's Says GLAMA producer, Tom McCor- role in a film. It's an ensemble company cluding a chance to literally walk on the mick: "We were very pleased with Ja- and I'm one of the leads." Cowboys, win cash in the Monday Night son's hosting. He was able to roll with Asked what, as a comedy performer, Balloon toss, free Miller Lite and more. Funny Bone every event and improvise as needed. He Of course In Between will be serving a makes him funny, Stuart replies: "The Angeles—Actor/Comic Jason also brought a sensibility to his hosting free shot every time the Pack scores, Los Stu- way I think. I don't try to be funny. I just art brings his hilarious act to Funny Bone that we thought necessary for this first think funny. It's the way my mind works." (Which we all know will be very often) on year of GLAMA presentations. The audi- those Dallas Daisies. in Green Bay on Wednesday, November The way Jason Stuart's mind works is 13 through Sunday, November 17, 1996. ence was mixed—Gay, non-Gay, women, already making him a success on the Not only that, but In Between will also run its normal Monday Night Balloon Show times are 8:00 p.m. nightly, with a men, young, and old, yet his comedy ap- standup comedy circuit. Clearly it's only a pealed Game that evening. With $400 in cash 10:15 show on Friday and Saturday. to everyone." matter of time until it moves him from the prizes on the board ready to. won by On Wednesday, November 13, Stuart On stage, Stuart's comedy does look sidelines into the spotlight in other areas breaking and Funny Bone will be donating pro- highly improvisational, involving not just of his career as well. a balloon. As you enter you will have a chance to ceeds from the show to Center Project of comic routines clearly written beforehand, Jason Stuart will be appearing at the walk on an authentic Dallas Cowboys jer- Green Bay. These funds will help assist but humorous comments on the day's Funny Bone, 2801 s. Oneida, Ashwsau- events, interactions with the audience, sey. You can also take a whack at the the Center Project's many clients with bau. For more information. call (414) 498- their HIV/AIDS related needs. and even one-liners about unexpected 2663. Cowboy hanging in effigy. events that occur during the performance. We will have a Packer trivia contest Recently, Stuart completed filming on Yet Stuart insists: "It may look im- with some great prizes and of course free National Lampoon's Vegas Vacation promptu, but everything I do on stage is Think There's Nothing To Miller Lite (while it lasts) to be poured be- with Chevy Chase, coming to theaters in scripted, even interactions with the audi- Do This Evening? ginning at the kick off. the spring of 1997. Stuart is also looking ence. I'm like a Rollodex or a computer, And that's just a few of the many things forward to the release of Gay TV: The Movie. You can also find Stuart on your with a large number of responses in my Call in store for those who attend. head. A situation comes up, and I see the (414).299-0857 Anyone who has ever watched the Pack TV, starring on "Fire Co. 132." Stuart also response that would be right for it. If I The Wisconsin Light at In Between knows what a great place it headlined at the Montreal Comedy Festi- don't have a response, I don't say any- is to cheer on the Green and Gold. The val this past summer thing." SpotLine Wisconsin Light's Dusty Sass, (a rabid For more information, call Funny Bone fan himself) says it's one of his favorite at (414) 498-2663. And Think Again! places to take in a game. November 7,1996 to November 20, 1996- THE WISCONSIN LIGHT-10 THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION

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`Benito Cerano' is Not Only Good Historical Drama, it is Great Theatre Reviewed by Bill Meunier tions of the Lowell's work. M ilwaukee-- Every so often one attends a It is also testimony to the vision of the play that is powerful and so moving that Rep to bring the rhythms of the Ko-Thi to the scenes, feelings and emotions it its audience. evokes come back to mind for days even There is also an historic layer with this weeks after the performance. production. In a sense it is a meeting of If truly successful theater is as some three cultures, a young brash American The Good Sisters of the Little Sisters of Hoboken are captured above after their performance in say, the experience the audience carries culture, a decaying Spanish culture and a "Nunsense" currently in production at Melanac's Wheel House in Milwaukee. (See our review below) out of the theater, then the Milwaukee proud African culture. The dialogue, ably Repertory Theater and Ko Thi Dancer delivered by a fine cast, underscores the Catholic or Not, You'll Love "Nunsense," production of Benito Cerano is wildly attitudes each held about the others. successful. Benito Cerano also raises some seri- a Play Sparkling With Wit Based on the Robert Lowell play, which, ous questions. in turn, was based on the Herman Melvin The Spanish regret losing the ship but Reviewed by Bill Meunier instead. Her poignant "Benedicte" is very novella, Benito Cerano dramatizes a not their treatment of its hapless victims. M ilwau kee--You don't have to be well done. true incident that occurred off the coast of For their part, given the chance to be Catholic to love Nunsense which opened Flat notes, and badly delivered lines South America in the early part of the last the masters, the slaves treat their cap- a six week weekend run at Melanac's tend to detract and distract from good Century. tives little better than they themselves Wheelhouse recently. All you have to be comedy. This cast correctly recognizes The title character is a hapless Spanish were treated. is someone who likes good music, great that good material is not enough if that slave ship captain who has been over- For example although Captain Delano humor and fine performances. material is not delivered properly. thrown when his "cargo" revolts and and his Ensign are opposed to slavery, The Wheel House, located a few blocks As a result the show's success is due seizes his ship. The ship is found by a they consider the Africans to be inferior North of Brady Street on Milwaukee's as much to the talent of the performers New England Sealing Ship, "The Presi- and have no problem turning the slaves East Side, off of Humboldt Avenue is well and director as it is to the talents of the dent Adams. " Captain Delano and his over to the Spanish authorities. known for its "Murder Mystery Dinner writers. Song after song, routine after Ensign Perkins offer their assistance to In fact with dialogue, expressions and Theater" productions. routine, the cast as individuals and as a help it get back in repair. line delivery, it is clear that each of these Nunsense marks the first musical whole meshed together so well that you An elaborate game takes place. The three groups considers the others to be comedy production the Wheel House has really believed they had spent years to- Americans do not know that the ship has its inferior. undertaken. A full house was on hand for gether in the convent. been seized by the captives. The slaves Do moral beliefs take a back seat to le- opening night on Friday October 25. There are many highlights to this show, try to hide that fact as best as they can gal obligations, even when those obliga- The dinner served before the show was and prop up Cerano as a figure head to tions are themselves recognized as im- adequate. Several of the diners at our keep the American curiosity at bay. moral? Is there something in the human table commented they thought it was Eventually the Americans find out what condition that requires us to feel superior quite good. But the service was unevenly is going on, kill the leaders of the revolt no matter what race or nationality we paced. There was a large gap between and sail the ship to Lima Peru. may be? the time the salads were served and the In lesser hands, Benito Cerano might It is questions like these along with time that other food arrived. flay around and be a moralistic and pre- some spectacular dancing and drumming In fairness, however, it should be tentious bit of theater. In the capable sequences and a dialogue that really pointed out that in addition to the full hands of the Rep and Kho-Thi, it is noth- portrays the attitudes of the period that house at the Dinner Theater downstairs, ing short of spectacular theater. makes Benito Cerano more than great another full house was upstairs at a pri- When Lowell wrote his play in the mid theater. vate "Murder Mystery" party. sixties he said that it was an allegory of It is at once a historical drama, a com- Given the large crowd some lapses are modern America. Thirty years later it still mentary on human nature and a meta- understandable. is. phor for the times we live in. Benito There were no lapses with the main But Benito Cerano is more than that. Cerano is powerful, moving, exciting and draw of the evening, Ray Bradford's pro- It suceeds on many levels. relevant theater. duction of Nunsense. The play spar- As a collaboration between two fine Special credit goes to set designer Kent kled with fine individual performances, troupes, Cerano works beyond any rea- Dorsey for a spartan yet effective set, good choreography and very funny songs sonable expectation. The incorporation Choreographer Ferne Yangyeitie Caulker, and dialogue. of dance, drums and music into Lowell's Director Edward Morgan and a fantastic Nunsense is the sad story of the poor Ray Bradford work is at once a stroke of genius and a crew of drummers. Sisters of St. Wilfred. The Order used to bold risk. All of the cast deliver good perform- run a leper colony is the South of France. too many to mention in one review. This type of collaboration is one that ances. Worthy of particular mention are Then they were run out of business by Some, however, stand out. The bit on will either work well or be a disaster. Chuck Patterson as Babu, the leader of the Protestants who recruited the lepers the "Cooking With the BVM (Blessed Vir- That it works is testimony not only to the revolt, Kurt Rhoads, the self-assured away by offering "leper condos." gin Mary) Cookbook" is hilarious. the talents of the performers, but also to American Captain and Robert Patrick The Order fled to New Jersey and So too is the a fore mentioned encoun- the abilities of Kho-Thi's Ferne Caulkner Benedict, the homesick American Ensign changed its name to "The Little Sisters of ter that Mother Superior, has a with a and Dumah Saafir. Their music and Perkins. Hoboken" and set up shop in the New bottle of poppers. dances blend together seamlessly with Benito Cerano continues at the Rep World. Musical highlights include Lembke's 'I the dialogue and underscore the emo- through November 24. Things were going along fine until Sister Could Have Gone to Nashville," Zim- Julia, "Child of God," cooked some bad merman's "Turn Up the Spotlight" and the Hooray for Gutzman's "Hooray For soup killing off most the Order. The sur- entire cast singing "We Gotta Clean Out viving Sisters had enough money to bury The Freezer." Hollywood " all but four of the dead. Nunsense is scheduled to run on the Now desperate to remove their four weekends through New Year's eve. To Reviewed by Dusty Sass then you don't know him. There were former members from the freezer, the make reservations call (414) 264-6060. If you were fortunate enough to catch many hilarious highlights as Gutzman good Sisters are forced to hold a fund one of two preview performances of Dale stereotyped and exaggerated the same raising show in the cafeteria of their Gutzman's "Hooray For Hollywood" form he was paying tribute to. school, Mt. Saint Helen's. before it went to Thailand you know that it Beginning with the opening medley The cast for this fund raiser consists of isn't Shakespeare. And you realize it from the Wizard of Oz and continuing five wacky nuns all of whom show an Boulevard Theater won't make you ponder the mysteries of with some very funny routines such as amazing amount of talent for School life. No it doesn't have some over riding Karl Miller's Marlene Dietrich and Carmen Teachers. to Present "Little socially acceptable theme addressing Miranda songs through a Groucho Marx, For Nunsense, Melanac's brought to- some critical issue either. Margaret Du Pont bit and on to gether an experienced cast of actresses Egypt" What it does address is the need to Gutzman's Jimmy Durante, "Hooray" who have made the rounds of several lo- have fun at the Theater. That's what kept its audience thoroughly entertained. cal musical theater troupes. The effort Milwaukee—The Boulevard Ensemble, "Hooray" is, pure fun. There was Shirley Temple singing was well worth it, for this cast was more Milwaukee's only micro theater, will pres- Picture four guys and one woman, "Things Could Be Worse," during which than adequate. Under Bradford's direc- ent Lynn Siefert's Little Egypt as the performing decades of highlights from the curly haired sweet heart says that tion it sparkled. second production of its 1996-'97 season. Hollywood musicals and you have a good being homeless isn't so bad or at least its Karen Zimmerman shines in her role of Little Egypt investigates the loves and image of this production. Gutzman better than having a home six feet Mother Superior, Sister Mary Regina Her triumphs of two waitress sisters and their joined by three other able singers and a underground. comedic moves when she gets high on less-than-matronly waitress mother. Di- fine pianist has put together a romp Throughout the evening, the cast in- 'Rush" are especially hysterical. rected by Mark Bucher, the Ensemble's through some Hollywood's finest hours. volved the audience in the show giving Vicki Drake is very good as Sister Mary artistic directer, Little Egypt will And if you think that Gutzman's troupe be the whole production an air of Hubert. In fact several patrons com- staged December 26 to January 12 treats the material with too much respect at the spontaneity. mented that she looked and acted just Boulevard Theater, 2252 S. Kinnickinnic But spontaneous this wasn't. Whether like a nun. Avenue, Bay View. it was a Playwrights Studio comedy routine or a Broadway Janice Matsoff, is a delight as the For tickets and other information on show medley, none of the performances streetwise Sister Robert Anne. Robert Little Egypt, call Mark Bucher at (414) Theater to Hold came across as being less than polished. Anne comes complete with a pair a high 672-6019. From the facial expressions, and dance heel tennis shoes and a smirk on her face Auditions steps, Auditions to the dialogue and musical that betrays her upbringing in a tough The Boulevard Ensemble is seeking two arrangements, it was obvious that this Brooklyn neighborhood. experienced actors, ages 30 to 50, for the show was Milwaukee--Playwrights Studio Thea- very carefully planned. Laurene Lembre is wonderful as Sister third production of its 1996-'97 season, ter will hold auditions for its 5th and 6th Alas "Hooray For Hollywood" had a very Mary Amensia. Amensia lost her mem- Eugene O'Neill's Hughie. Plays on limited run at annual Festival of Ten Minute Cafe Melange. Just two ory when a crucifix fell on her head. Auditions for the production are by ap- Saturday, December 7th, from 10:00 a.m. performances were needed for a shake The other nuns hope that Amnesia re- pointment only and will be held from 1:00 down to 5:00 p.m. on the fourth floor of the cruise before it goes to Thailand for gains her memory and remembers that to 4:00 p.m. on November 23rd at the East a holiday Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 run at the elegant Gay resort, she is a Franciscan. Boulevard Theater, 2252 S. Kinnickinnic Cafe Wells Street. Royale' Fortunately for us, she really belongs Avenue. Auditioners must call and Fifteen directors are seeking 35 actors That's too bad because more people with the "Little Hobo's." Otherwise we schedule an interview time. for the two festivals, which will run in rep-h here at home should have seen this might have missed out on some won- Hughie will be directed by Maureen show. ertory January 30th through February 16`h Perhaps as more people become derful vocals and deadpan deliveries. Kilmurry and will be staged mid-February at the Stiemke Theater of the Milwaukee aware of Gutzman and his talented cast, Last but not least is Joanne Monte, through mid-March. Repertory Theater. next year's version of "Hooray For Sister Mary Leo, who could have been a Call (414) 672-6019. For an audition appointment, call (414) Hollywood" will have an extended run in famous ballerina, but chose to be a nun 573-4674. Wisconsin. THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION November 7, 1996 to November 20, 1996- THE WISCONSIN LIGHT-11 The Movie Version of "Romeo and Al Pacino's Version of "Richard III" Juliet" is The Bard Brought Up to Date Leaves One Hungrying for More

Reviewed by Glenn Bishop As familiar as is the story of the poor, Reviewed by Glenn Bishop Richard, Pacino explores the magic of Those blindly stumbling into the dark- doomed, star-crossed lovers, surely no Until the recent Jane Austen euphoria Shakespeare and the challenges in ened cinema might expect to find another synopsis is necessary. Romeo began to sweep Hollywood (as well as bringing this magic to the screen. Simply Kenneth Branaugh-driven Shakespearean (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Juliet (Claire cinemas across America), filming a clas- put, Looking for Richard is fascinating. adaptation and at most a smattering of Danes) fall in love. Tybalt (John Legui- sic invariably referred to the latest multi- Under a confusing jumble of characters anglophiles or other assorted academics zamo) and Mercutio (Harold Perrineau) episode offering on PBS's acclaimed (and and lurking beneath the surface of courtly types. Not so with Baz Lurhmann's quarrel and end up as so much dead of late, rather less than masterful), Mas- intrigue. Shakespeare's world seethed of flashy-trash, "The Bard meets MTV" style meat. Romeo is banished. So on and so terpiece Theatre. No longer. passions and betrayals, of heroism and Romeo and Juliet. forth. Blah, blah, blah. Sure, anglophile favorite Kenneth Bran- cowardice, of absolute ambition and ulti- Glenn cannot imagine that there are As exciting and imaginative as much of agh has dabbled with Shakespeare on mate failure. Almost sounds like Melrose many, if any, readers of the Wisconsin the film is initially, eventually the ideas the big screen and his delightful Much Place, doesn't it? Light not familiar with either the tragic begin to appear forced, content increas- Ado About Nothing has come as close Amidst Pacino's search for locations, tale that is Romeo and Juliet nor with ingly sacrificed in favor of affected pyro- as any cinematic Shakespeare to reach the occasional rehearsal battle-royals and the illustrious Bard. So what's up with technics. and appeal to a mainstream moviegoing other assorted production problems, putting ol' Billy's name in the title? Per- Eventually Lurhmann must .return to audience. Likewise, a hip and happenin' Looking for Richard includes wonderful haps it is to act as a clue to those drawn Shakespeare and the simple story of his Romeo & Juliet will soon find it's way into nuggets of Shakespeare: marvelous ex- to see heart-throb Leonardo DiCaprio and young, innocent, romantic lovers. a cinema near you. (Please see adjacent plorations of some of the key scenes the fresh and lovely Claire Danes but in- Unlike those golden MGM days, when review.) from this play and some of the most vital advertently left their Cliff's Notes at an aging Leslie Howard could play Ro- In Looking for Richard, admittedly a in Shakespeare's canon. Richard, the home. meo opposite a thirty-something Norma most unlikely film to break any box office mis-shapen Duke of Gloucester does in- In amidst a theatre crowded with rowdy Shearer, audiences today want their records, Al Pacino seeks to bring to life deed come vividly to life. teens, Glenn settled down to hear the young lovers to be, well... young. Lurh- one of Shakespeare's most difficult his- As fascinating as Pacino makes Rich- magic and poetry that is Shakespeare. mann obliges by casting DiCaprio and torical plays, "Richard III." ard and indeed the entire process of ap- The result? Well, the language was right Danes. Glenn recently had the opportunity to proaching and exploring Richard III, but it sure did look strange. While neither are likely to be rushing off see the world's premiere interpreter of Looking for Richard is not without its There's nothing new in attempting to to Stratford upon Avon any time soon, Shakespeare present on stage this Eliza- flaws. bring the immortal Bard's masterpieces given the circumstances, both make bethan melodrama. Gloriously mesmer- With an eye more clearly focused on into the 20th century. Occasionally the game attempts at Shakespeare's verse. izing that it was, at four-plus hours, box office than to the Bard, Pacino casts results have been brilliantly conceived Danes in particular brings such a youthful Glenn's butt was still getting mighty sore such lightweights as Alec Baldwin as and thrillingly executed. West Side radiance and a splendid spontaneity to by the time Richard cried for his horse. Clarence and Winona Ryder as Lady Story immediately comes to mind. her lines as to make even one as jades Al Pacino, one of the few Hollywood Anne. Still, it was a joy to see the mar- More often though, the Bard is dragged as Glenn dazzled. As hard as he tries, stars to maintain ties to the legitimate velous Estelle Parsons finally allowed to kicking and screaming, boldly going Leonardo simply looks uncomfortable. theatre, clearly loves Shakespeare and do something worthy of her talents after where no Bard has gone before. Better are Miriam Margolyes as Juliet's clearly loves the unlikeable Richard. years of silliness on Roseanne. All of which brings Glenn back to Leon- loyal nurse (admittedly a nearly fool-proof Perhaps obsessively so. Nevertheless, flaws aside, one hungers ardo and Co. in Baz Lurhmann's current role) and Harold Perrineau's cross- Opening this documentary, Pacino for more, an entire production by Pacino William Shakespeare's Romeo & Ju- dressing Mercutio. Paul Sorvino seems seeks to learn what Shakespeare means and company from start to finish by the liet. to wandered into the wrong movie (most to the man on the street. Few in the time the credits roll. Acknowledging television's role both in likely Madonna's Evita), while poor Brian audience are likely to be surprised by the Pacino celebrates the drama and the our collective lives and in particular in re- Dennehy's appearance as Ted Montague typical "blank"responses Pacino received. poetry of Shakespeare in Looking for vealing news and current affairs, Lurh- involving only a few fleeting moments Utilizing interviews with such acting Richard. Let's hope this brave little film mann's opens the film with a capsule which seems to consist of the opening legends as Sir John Gielgud, Vanessa doesn't suffer the inglorious fate as mere news report delivered by a news anchor and closing a car window. Redgrave and Mr. Kenneth Branagh plus fodder for A&E's early morning Class- speaking in iambic pentameter on a tiny While purists are likely to quibble and the opportunity of a dream cast which in- room series. television. complain about the film's excesses and cludes Kevin Spacey, Alec Baldwin (?), Rating $$$$ (scale $ to $$$$$$) From that unsettling beginning comes inconsistencies, William Shakespeare's Winona Ryder (??) and he himself as an explosive reel in which the Montagues Romeo & Juliet does have it's moments and the Capulets are introduced. Imag- and if it's not entirely successful, it's al- `Sleepers' Poses the Question: Can ine, if you will, the grandiose pretensions ways interesting. of opera baldly slapped together with a Rating : $$$ (scale $ to $$$$$$) Murder Ever be Justified? MTV mentality. It sure ain't pretty. Reviewed by Glenn Bishop up and spit out. When John and Tommy A whirlwind of controversy has sur- discover Nokes, they are astonished to In 'Michael Collins', the Irish Battle for rounded Barry Levinson's Sleepers, an learn that Nokes does not recognize all-star cinematic exploration of Lorenzo TURN TO Independence Comes to Life Carcaterra's equally controversial best- SLEEPERS, PAGE 17 seller. As faithful readers of the Wiscon- By John A. Jahn erts; Alan Rickman as Collins' political ri- sin Light have learned, Glenn loves con- 1579 S. 2nd Street • 672-5580 English actor Liam Neeson seems to be val De Valera; and Stephen Rea (The troversy and immediately set forth to dis- building a career on portraying heroic fig- Crying Game, Citizen X) as an Irishman cover all of the whys and the wherefores. ures from history. Not the familiar ones working for the British who gives Collins At its most primitive, Sleepers is an- we all know, but the more obscure. vital information and ends up paying for other epic revenge fantasy with a gener- In 1993, he played Oscar Schindler in his patriotism in a terrible fashion. These ous helping of "Innocence Lost" thrown in an Academy Award-nominated perform- are vivid, anguished performances. for good measure. ance in Schindler's List. Last year, in Michael Collins is serious stuff. Hard The place: Hell's Kitchen. The time: addition to his everyman hero role in hitting historical drama minus the usually The late 1960's. Four youthful friends Nell, he also played the title in Rob Roy, obligatory Hollywood fluff. It gives the trying to grow up as best they can. Typi- a movie somewhat overshadowed by the audience a real sense of the problems cal boys. Sure, they're not afraid of a far more successful Braveheart. Never- facing Ireland even today, as well as just good prank or two. Sneaking into a con- theless, Neeson seemingly has a way how horrible things can become for all fessional booth to listen to the confes- with tragic-heroic figures. Such is surely concerned when an unstoppable force sions of their friends and neighbors. the case with Writer-Director Neil Jor- meets an immovable object. Well, no harm done. Maybe occasionally dan's new film, Michael Collins. Michael Collins was the founder of the ripping off the local hot dog vendor. No So, who is Michael Collins? Even I, a Irish Free State, the basis for modern, big deal, he's just a hot dog vendor after social studies teacher, didri't have a very free—yet divided—Ireland. Neeson in- all, right? > SUNDAY- Beer Bust clear answer to that question going into Wrong. When on a hot summer after- vokes this elusive character in a most $5, Corona $2, Jose Cuervo this movie. Collins, born in 1890, was a compelling way. Whether you leave feel- noon they carry the hot dog vendor scam member of the Irish nationalist movement ing Collins was a hero or a villain, you're a little too far, an innocent bystander is $1.75 founded in 1905 called Sinn Fein. Collins sure to feel that Michael Collins is what killed. Now all their previous harmless was a leading figure in the Irish Republi- film making is all about. little pranks don't look quite so harmless. > MONDAY -$4 can Army's fight for independence from On a 1 to 10 scale, this film rates an Despite a fabulously earnest character Giant Pitchers, Free Pretzels, Great Britain during and after World War 8. reference from Father Bobby (Robert De I, and was the main force behind the Niro), the four boys are sent "up the $1 Jello Shots IRA's campaign of "general mayhem." river", to the Wilkinson Home for Boys, a The film begins with the 1916 Easter reformatory the like of which Adolf Hitler > TUESDAY Rebellion being ruthlessly crushed by the would have been proud. NIGHTS British army. While the rebellion fails and Waiting with an evil gleam in his eyes several Irish nationalist leaders are exe- Check Out and a bit of drool hanging from his lower $4 Giant Pitchers, $4 Pizza cuted as a result, it stimulates future lip is the corrupt and sadistic guard Sean growth of the IRA and reorganization un- Our New Nokes (Kevin Bacon) who, along with his > WEDNESDAY der the sly, somewhat paranoid and jeal- ineffectual little toady (Terry Kinney), in- Free Darts & Pool ous Eamon De Valera (Alan Hickman). Friday stinctively senses the arrival of fresh (and "General mayhem" is bloody and a young, very very young) meat. Any boy > THURSDAY -$1.25 deadly serious business. While striving under their care who misbehaves (and for peace and freedom, the IRA forces Night most likely even those that don't) face Rail Drinks murder, gangster-style, any and all Brit- Featuring our disciplinary action certain to involve at ish agents in Irish collaborators the can famous Fish Fry! Menu! least some form of humiliation which is > FRIDAY- College get their hands on. British reprisals are just as likely to be of a sexual nature. Night. Show your College equally ruthless. Serving dinner nightly from 5pm to 11pm They may arrive young and innocent The viewer of this terrible bloodletting is boys but when they leave, if they leave at ID, Domestic Bottle Beer left with very mixed emotions, while pon- all, they are broken and battered men. $1.50, Tappers 75 dering the same questions the world has Jump fifteen years and we learn that asked itself for many, many years: Are two of the boys have moved on with their > SATURDAY - $1 .50 IRA tactics justified?; Are British counter lives. Lorenzo (Jason Patric) has a small Rolling Rock, $1 Rail attacks on Irish civilians justified? The job in journalism while Michael (Brad Pitt) movie goer is dropped into the middle of has become a disillusioned (as if there Schnapps this violent struggle, neither side seems could be any but) assistant district attor- to be completely right or utterly wrong. MGM CLUB ney. Their youthful cohorts John (Ron Specials not valid during shows It's all gray area—just like the dimly lit, Eldard) and Tommy (Billy Crudup) con- foggy, dreary atmosphere of 1920's ur- versely are described as "professional ban Ireland. 124 North Water Street killer". Cocktail Hour Writer-Director Neil Jordan gives us With just the sort of coincidence that Mon-Fri, 3-7pm several strong performances in Michael Milwaukee, WI 53202 films such as this are typically based, Collins. Neeson as the title character; = 414/347-1692 Low John and Tommy inadvertently discover Daily Specials Aidan Quinn as his trusted sidekick and a disheveled Sean Nokes, looking for all 9pm-Close rival for the affections of lovely Julia Rob- the world like one who has been chewed November 7, 1996 to November 20, 1996- THE WIXONSIN LIGHT-12 THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION November 7, 1996 to November 20,1996- THE WISCONSIN LIGHT-13

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• November 7, 1996 to November 20, 1996- THE WISCONSIN LIGHT-14 THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION THURSDAY NOVEMBER 21 Every year wine drinkers around the world eagerly await the annual opening Nouveau Party which is set by law. Beaujolais the occassion, Cafe at Café Melange To celebrate Melange will have strolling European It's the event of the year for wine Musicians, free appetizers and of course drinkers, the world wide opening of the plenty of great wine. latest batch of Beaujolais Nouveau and Pike Creek plays after 8:00. The party you can join in at Cafe Melange, located until 8:00. After 8:00 there is a at 720 N. Old World Third Street (inside is free $3.00 cover. the Hotel Wisconsin), beginning at 5:00.

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Carmen Miranda made a surprise appearance during Dale Gutzinan's very well done revue "Hooray For Hollywood." Gutman is taking the show to Thailand for a return engagement at the elegant Gay resort, The Cafe Royale. GALLERY &GIFTS Arts & Crafts LesBiGay Merchandise YOU'RE INVITED Plants Floral Arrangements contest and a chance to win some cool FRIDAY NOVEMBER 8 cash. Get there early and get in on all the fun. 225 North Street • Madison, WI • (608) 245-9229 IN BETWEEN ANNIVERSARY Kick off is at 8:00. CELEBRATION CONTINUES In Between, the Milwaukee Bar that many compare to Cheers in Boston will GALVAnize Presents a Fall Pride continue its week long First Anniversary Benefit Celebration. Featuring a harvest of queer entertainment: The popular near South Side Gay and Lesbian bar will be featuring drink specials and special suprises through Sunday November 10 The funniest comedian in the midwest, SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9 Jodie Maruska PATTERSON TRIO PLAYS AT M & M'S The Patterson Trio will bring their musical sounds to the M & M Club, 124 Along with Madison's very own, N. Water Street. The fine musical trio will be providing some great music and some great fun. Mary Waitrovich and Dana Beilke There is no cover. And debuting Madison's only queer mixed choral group, THIS IS IT HAS HIT FUND RAISER This Is It will host a fund raiser for the Perfect Harmony Hit Bowling Tournament from 3:00 PM to Emceed by WTSO's Inside Out, 7:00 PM. Guest bartenders from the HIT Board will be on hand to attend to your needs Dayna Verstegen (and serve some pretty good drinks too) sell raffle tickets and help you enjoy the afternoon. This Is It is located at 418 E. Wells. BENEFIT AT SASS Sass located at 840 S. Broadway, Green Bay invites everyone to help it raise money at the Kristina Ms. Gay WI US of A Benefit show. They have put together a stellar line up of performers including Jill Clark, Ms. Gay WI US of A'96, Vickee Ms Gay WI US of A, 95, Josie Lynn Miss Gay WI US of A '97, Sage La Rue, DuWanna Moore and other title holders as well. Showtime is at 10:30 and there is no cover! SUNDAY NOVEMBER 17 NUNSENSE PARTY AT MAMA ROUX Mama Roux and the Wheel House are throwing a "Nunsense Party" at the bar and the popular dinner theater which is located just down the street from Mama's. Enjoy a pre-show cocktail at Mama Roux's beginning at 1:00. Dinner at the Wheel House is at 2:00 and will be followed by a special performance of "Nunsense" a wonderfully hysterical play about the trails and tribulations of an order of nuns known as the "Little Hobos." (See our review in this issue) Dusty Sass of the Wisconsin Light raves about this show and you will too. Tickets can be purchased at Mama Roux's, 1875 N. Humboldt. MONDAY NOVEMBER 18 Friday, November 15, 7:30 pm SPOTLIGHT PARTY AT IN BETWEEN at Madison's Beautiful Masonic Center Don't miss any of the action when our 301 Wisconsin Avenue beloved Packers take on the hated Dallas Cowboys. You can see the game on six $10.00 general, $5.00 all students tv's while sipping some free Miller Lite at Proceeds benefit GALVAnize 1997 Pride March In the Wisconsin Light Packer Party at Tickets on sale at Room of One's Own, Buffo Floral, Borders Book Shop Between located at 625 S. Second St., Milwaukee. Doors open at 7:00 pm This will be a very special game and a ASL interpretation available, call: 273-2887 very special party. There will be free Miller Lite (while it lasts), a Packer Trivia THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION November 7, 1996 to November 20, 1996- THE WISCONSIN LIGHT-15 publications. One of Mr. Pool's short sto- easily plain, decent folk can be per- AfterWords Schedule Gary Pool, Debut ries, "The Victims of Circumstance" ap- suaded to commit terrible acts of hatred pears in Reclaiming the Heartland: and injustice out of fear and ignorance. Early-Bird Special! Novelist, to Read Lesbian & Gay Males Voices from the Writes Carol Guess, "The violence with Christmas will be here before you think! Midwest published by The University of which Pool's Gay characters' lives are Get an early start on sending out those at AfterWords Minnesota Press. threatened serves as a warning, both to gay and lesbian holiday cards and save Mr. Pool will read from and discuss The those who ignore the•hatred behind right- money! All boxed Christmas Cards will Milwaukee—AfterWords Bookstore is Bread of Wickedness as well as sign wing rhetoric, and to those who believe be on sale from November 1 to pleased to present an appearance with copies of the book. Thanksgiving at 10% off. and you can debut novelist Gary Pool on Friday, No- This event is free and is open to the New Titles at start vember 22nd at 7:00pm. Mr. Pool has public. sending them immediately. recently published a powerful new work For further information concerning Mr. Thursday, November 7th titled, The Bread of Wickedness Pool's appearance or any AfterWords AfterWords A poetry reading by Milwaukee's own (Brownell & Carroll, Pb $12.95). event, please call (414) 963-9089. New Lesbian Fiction Carmen Alicia Murguia. Murguia's the The Bread of Wickedness tells the Lucy on the West Coast by Mary Beth author of The Voices Inside: Mi Alma, story of Sam Dalton, a man who has Caschetta Alyson HC $18.95 Mi Cuerpo y Mi Espiritu. years in the lived all of his fifty-nine New Lesbian Non-Fiction The event starts at 7:30pm. sleepy little Midwestern river town of of Note Monday, November 11th Sycamore Bluffs. His self-sufficient, Hot Licks: Lesbian Musicians AfterWords Book Club Discussion bachelor's ways have made him a bit of a edited by Lee Fleming Gynergy Pb 7:30pm curiosity. As long as the townfolk left him $24.95 Book: The Man Who Fell In Love With alone, they could gossip all they wanted. New Gay Fiction bru- The Moon Things change drastically with the My Worst Date by David Leddick St. by Tom Spanbauer boy. Sud- tal slaying of a five-year-old Martin's Press HC $$22.95 Thursday, November 14th just being "different" was all the in- denly, New Gay Non-Fiction AfterWords Lesbian Book Club criminating evidence needed to get a man The Most Beautiful Boys 7:00pm accused of murder. Planet Boys: Book: Memory Mambo Based upon two true incidents, The on the Planet photographs Barry Cran- by Achy Obejas Bread of Wickedness chronicles how well Prowler Press HC $30 Thursday, November 21st Gay & Lesbian Writers' Group - Ini- tial Meeting A of betrayal, deception and 7:00pm story town All interested writers welcome to join in passion, and a rural, Midwestern this proposed monthly group. ripped apart by a cyclone of benighted Friday, November 22nd rage of its own creation. Author Appearance: Gary Pool 7:00pm GARY POOL The Bread of Wickedness Thanksgiving Day they can protect themselves by lying Thursday, November 28th about their own identities." author, Gary Pool, will be and short Acclaimed Closed Gary Pool's articles, criticism appeared in Christopher reading from and signing copies of Saturday, November 30th fiction have many other his novel at A Room of One's AfterWords Holiday Open House Street, The Humanist and new Sunday, December 1st Own Bookstore, 317 W. 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All Dressed Up—Milwaukee's B's Bar had a table at the Pageant held in Milwaukee. Those representing the bars including those Evening Finery Milwaukee's Mama Roux's bar had a large contingent at the Pageant are pictured above. shown above. I have seen it, loved it and am ready to appetizers and of course plenty of wine. see it again. Even if you are only a casual wine Wednesday November 20 It will be drinker, consider joining me here. An Superbust Time at La Cage. The opening party is a real experience. Superbust is a great deal and the music Friday November 22 I will head over to and staff at Milwaukee's premier Dance Fannies just to say hi. This is really a bar are always first rate. friendly bar and although it is Thursday November 21 I will be off predominantly Lesbian, I have always helping pop the corks at Cafe Melange found the service and music to be first for its Annual Beaujolais Nouveau Party. rate. This is a world wide event (no we are not That's it for the time being. Now I am By Dusty Sass with The Wheel House down the street. talking about a reunion of my um er going to rest and recover from the last Well thank goodness for big favors. The Wheel House is well known for its partners), but a world wide opening of the two weeks. But before I go I do want to After Halloween and the election murder mystery theater, but now they new wine from France. thank Tim and Tom for hosting me on my everyone seems to be partied out and have added a musical comedy By law, the bottles can't be opened Madison trip and the great folks at R there aren't many special events component as well. before 5:00, which is s0000 convenient Place, Shamrock, Geraldines and schedule. Drinks at 1:00 at Roux's followed by a because that's when the party starts. Manoeuvres for just being themselves. That gives me a chance to check out 2:00 Dinner at the Wheel House followed Larry and his staff are pulling out all the Hope to see you out and about soon. some of the regular weekly specials that I by a special performance of "Nunsense." stops with strolling musicians, great Meantime, be safe and be proud. sometimes have a hard time finding the time for. r4 For example on Saturday November 9, you can find me at This Is It for the big i(y) HIT fund raiser. HIT Board members will DISCOVER WISCONSIN'S GAY be behind the bar to serve my needs (and COMPLEX! give me a few Miller Lites too). There will ENTERTAINMENT be raffles and great prizes. The party A doof 4 Different Places to Party, starts at 3:00 and goes to 7:00. After that I will head down to the M and Dance or Relax M Club for their Saturday Night prime rib 7 Bars • 2 Dance Floors special. Everything at M's tastes great, but as a Prime Rib lover, I especially like 4 Sound Systems Saturday nights at M's. I also appreciate Video • Food •-• the great service at M's. Plus I really love the atmosphere in the Glass Games • Dancing Menagerie. BEING THAT After dinner I'll be in the bar listening to the Patterson Trio. Sunday November 10 you can find me SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 1997 having an Ab Fab brunch at Mama Roux's. They'll be playing Ab Fab videos while serving up a delicious assortments IS THE LAST NIGHT THAT of brunch foods. Then it will be off to In Between to watch our Packers play and to help them wind up their week long anniversary DANCE • DANCE • DANCE WILL EXIST - BEGINNING celebration. Stop on in and help this popular bar celebrate their first year in business. And SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, WE WILL BE PLAYING THE HOTTEST a great it has been too. Thanks Kurt, James, Patrick, Doug, Tommy, Noel and all the rest for a full year of good times! CLUB-DANCE MUSIC FOR EVERY YEAR IT WAS Monday November 11 I'll be at La Cage for their Comedy Night. If you haven't seen some of these videos (and OPEN (I.E. - NOV. 2 - 1987 MUSIC; NOV. 9 - 1988 MUSIC, even if you have) you simply have to stop by. Thursday November 14, I'll head back to M & M for their 2 for 1 Cocktail night. ETC.) CULMINATING WITH OUR ANNUAL TOP 10 The place is always packed on Thursday nights (and quite a few others as well) Friday November 15, I will be at Just COUNTDOWN FOR 1996 ON NEW YEAR'S EVE, ON Us for their fabulous fish fry, which I rate as one of the best in town. Deb, Steve and ..,an do a fantastic job and everyone SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 1997 WE WILL HOST A HUGE at this bar is always so friendly. Sunday November 17 I'll be up for some "Nunsense" nonsense at Mama FAREWELL PARTY WITH NOTHING BUT THE HOTTEST Roux. The very popular East Side bar collaborative effort has put together a CLUB-DANCE MUSIC OF THE LAST DECADE! `In The Life' MARK YOUR CALENDARS Launches New Web Site New York—"In The Life" has an- nounced the launch of its new web site. NO ! The site can be found at: http://inthelifetv.org. Features of the new site include: I. -- , complete national airdate schedule; program content information of future episodes; complete interviews of guests ' , c who have appeared on episodes; and IS J information on how to support "In The 6f- I I- 1k Life;" and link access to the PBS web MEI f 1- 1E )1— site and public television stations across the country—this feature will al- low "In The Life" viewers to easily con- WATCH FOR AN EXCITING NEW ADDITION tact public stations nationwide via email to encourage them to schedule more TO THE COMMUNITY Gay and Lesbian programming. Please contact John Catania by email 801 - 807 South 2nd Street • Milwaukee - 383-8330 at: [email protected] about linking to the "In The Life" site. 1 THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION November 7, 1996 to November 20, 1996- THE WISCONSIN LIGHT-17

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Johnson 647-9950 384-7999 DOOR COUNTY Madison, WI 53703 their lives not remember them? But how 257-7888 Fannies could he? During his time at Wilkinson, Black Smith Inn Zippers 200 E. Washington Nokes might have gone through dozens, PO Box 220 Geraldine's 819 S 2nd St. Milw, WI 53204 if not hundreds of other, similar boys. Baileys Harbor, WI 3052 E. Washington Milw, Wi 53204 643-9633 As is his due, Nokes is pumped full of 839-9222 Madison, WI 53704 645-8330 lead in front of five witnesses. John and 241-9335 In Between Chanticleer Guest Tommy are "professional killers" after all. 625 S. 2nd St RACINE House Manoeuvres Despite his closeness to the defen- Milw, WI 53204 4072 Cherry Rd 150 S. Blair dants, Michael accepts the assignment 273-2693 JoDees Sturgeon Bay 54234 Madison, WI 54703 2139 Racine St. as prosecuting attorney. Determined to 746-0334 258-9918 Just Us Racine, WI 53403 get his two boyhood friends off, Michael 807 S. 5th St. 634-9804 proceeds to orchestrate the subsequent Praire Garden Milw, WI 53204 murder trial, knowing all too well that EAU CLAIRE Bed & Breakfast 383-2L33 What About Me? John and Tommy are guilty and quite un- W13172 Hwy 188 The Trading Co. 600 6th St. repentantly so. Lodi, Wi 53555 Kathy's Nut Hut 304 Eau Claire St. Racine, WI 53403 Debate continues over the veracity of 1-800-380-8427 1500 W. Scott 632-0171 Eau, Claire WI many of the facts contained in Lorenzo Milw, WI 53204 838-9494 R Place Carcaterra's book. Glenn imagines that a 647-2673 ROCKFORD The Wolfs's Den 121 W. Main Street high profile production featuring such 302 E Madison Madison, WI 53703 La Cage prominent actors as Robert De Niro and The Office EauClaire, WI 54703 257-5455 801 S 2nd St. Dustin Hoffman will add necessary re- Milw, WI 52304 513 E. 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Broadway Stevens Point, 54481 963-9089 347-1962 Green Bay, WI 54303 341-8862 432-9646 B's Rene's Cozy Corner 1579 S 2nd St SUPERIOR 006 Sass 3500 W Park Hill 840 S. Broadway Milw, WI 53204 Milw, WI 53208 JT's Bar Green Bay, WI 54304 672-5580 933-RENE 1506 N 3rd St. 01 437-7277 Ball Game S. Water St. Docks Superior WI 54880 Za's/Java's 196 S. 2nd 354 E. National 394-2580 Iftleit 1106 Main St. Milw, WI 53204 Milw, WI 53204 The Main Club Green Bay, WI 54301 273-7474 25-9676 1813 N 3rd 435-5476 Boot Camp Saloon Superior, WI 54880 Alt 209 E. National Station 2 392-1756 KENOSHA Milw, WI 53204 1534 W. Grant Milw, WI 53204 Trio Club tit 643-6900 Club 94 383-5755 820 Tower 9001 120th Ave Cafe Melange Superior, WI 54880 Kenosha, WI 53140 10% Club Old World St. 392-5373 857-9958 720 N. 4223 W. Fon Du Lac Strolling European Musicians Milw, WI 53203 Milw, WI 53216 291-9889 WAUSAU LA CROSSE 447-0910 Cavalier Lounge Gest La Vie This Is It The Mad Hatter 114 N 5th St. 231 S. 2 St 418 E. 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Sunday Specials little something different, you'll find it Cocktail Hour Cream City Chorus 75.4 Tappers here. 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. M F Tickets for "Christmas (is not) For Eve- $2.00 Bloody Marys Announces Its ryone" are $8 in advance, $10 at the $2.00 Margaritas 2 for 1 Drinks door, and are available through Chorus Winter Concert members, and at The M&M Club, De- signing Men, AfterWords Bookstore, and Milwaukee—The Wisconsin Cream This Is It. City Chorus will be holding it's annual The Wisconsin Cream City Chorus, a Holiday Concert at 8:00 p.m. on Satur- non-profit choral organization, is dedi- day, December 14th at Cross Lutheran cated to the positive promotion of Gays ANoverrinbe dC Church, 1821 N. 16th Street, Milwaukee. and Lesbians throughout the community. This musical celebration will bid tribute to The Chorus is currently in its 10th Anni- Join Us for Oberon Club Night the dreams, hopes and faith of the many versary season. For more information on Saturday, November 16th peoples who find joy and inspirition in the the concert or the Chorus, call (414) 344- 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Winter season and its holidays. Whether 9222, or write to PO Box 1488, Milwau- you're looking for a great variety of kee, WI 53201. Raffle for Children with AIDS Christmas melodies, seasonal tunes, or a OpEN EVERY DAY AT 2:00 p.M.

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Several bar and restaurant owners and managers attended the Pageant in Milwaukee on November 3. from Milwaukee, Green Bay and Appleton including those shown above. The Pride Gallery is now open in Madison. The store is Madison's first Gay Boutique and will feature, Arts and The Gay Men's discussion group will meet GRAPEVINE LICKS IT Crafts. Pride merchandise. plants and floral arrangements. Its located at 229 North Street. (near North and on Sunday November 24 to discuss Inter- Grapevine is inviting all Lesbians to join Johnson) nalized Homophobia. The discussion will in a "Lick In" at Leon's Custard on Thursday be facilitated by Adrian Wade and Mark November 17 at 7:00 PM. Robers. Leon's Custard is located at S 27th Street It will be held at the Counseling Center, and W. Oklahoma, Milwaukee 2038 N. Bartlett, Milwaukee. Pre-registra- tion is not required and the cost is a $3.00 AFTERWORDS SCHEDULES donation. EVENTS For more information contact Bill Hand, Afterwords Books has several events (414) 271-2565. scheduled for the month of November. They discussion on the goals and objectives of the include: Madison organization. WOMYN ARTISTS SOUGHT November 14 The Lesbian Book Club SAGE also asks that you mark your cal- MASN FUND RAISER Our Space is looking for Womyn Artists will meet and discuss Memory Mambo by endar for its annual Free Holiday Dinner MASN will have a unique fund raiser. Area and Craftsperson for its annual Womyn's Achy Obejas which will be held on Sunday afternoon, merchants will come together for the Eighth Holiday Craft Fair which will be held on November 21 The initial meeting of the December, 22. annual, "Make A Difference" fund raiser. Sunday, December 8. Gay and Lesbian Writers Group The merchants who can be identified by To sign up contact Chris Martin at 873- November 22 Gary Pool, author of "The GAY MEN'S DISCUSSION GROUP "Stop Here and Make a Difference" signs in 6623. Bread of Wickedness." their windows will donate 10% of their sales to MASN.

Milwaukee SAGE MEETS The Milwaukee chapter of SAGE will hold its next meeting on Thursday Novem- ber 14 at 6:30 at the East Library , 1910 E. each North Ave. Bill Straub will give a report on the four day SAGE International Conference he attended. Offering anonymous Straub's report will be followed by a group HIV testing, safer We Have sex education, and EXPAND ED to serve you better_ information about Come in arid see our HUGE 111.C'VV HIV and AIDS at addition_ 'Then CHUCK places where men OUT our 14 foot Chili and women gather in Pepper_ our community.

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Anti-Discrimination Policy GOD FORBID WE I4AVE ANY HUMAN INTERACTION on sure Johnson & Johnson into adopting a BEFORE WE KNEEL New York— While attention is focused TNE ALTAR OF CELE- General Motors Corp.'s labor negotiations, corporate policy banning discrimination BRITY! Chrysler Corp. is facing allegations from based on sexual orientation, is seeking a some workers that it is anti-Gay. meeting with Mr. Eaton and other Chrysler The No. 3 U.S. auto maker has come un- executives to discuss the issue. investors, we think discrimination is der fire from Gay and Lesbian employees "As NA" over its recent refusal to include the words a significant hidden labor cost that ulti- 104= its anti- mately cuts into share value," says Shelly "sexual orientation" in - . discrimination policy. General Motors Alpert', a research analyst with Franklin SZROIZZ-"..0". I to its anti- Research. added such language htlp://www.visi.corni—oprairie/ discrimination policy years ago. 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In recent years, however, openly Lesbian employee at a Chrysler plant growing numbers of major companies-- in Twinsburg, Ohio. including AT&T Corp., Chase Manhattan "The auto industry has been dead last in g Corp. and Coca-Cola Co.—have explicitly protecting the rights of Gay people in the Sean Stroub, a co-author of added "sexual orientation" to their anti- workplace," says ST discrimination statements. Cracking the Corporate Closet, a book Some are going even further. Last week, detailing the 200 best and worst corpora- F GM's Canadian unit agreed to extend bene- tions for Gays and Lesbians to work for, buy fits to same-sex partners of its 26,000 em- from and invest in. OH, MO. GET ofr BESI DES, ON, COME 04! YOLI SOUODWCE Pr FTIRGET LEADER- 1HA13 WHY Mu- CLio-al 15 ployees. So have more than 350 other corpo- In the nine years she has worked as a tool- UR. 1116g ilcirse! 'LEBANESE WAS YOU WORK FoR THE CLINTON SHIP AND PRitiCIPLESt PRESID614T,'ELLEN. IS A hr's OE-rwoRK PROBABLY AlSourAf CAMPAIGN! MIDDLE ArAERicA /k.ts-r co WHAT YoUll1INK Hrt IV SHovi, MD you'ILE rations, including International Business and-die maker at the Twinsburg stamping They OLD MDR( fct AUcm Al MIDDLE WANTS WELFARE RE-F00 ? SOME HUIHK-At.ScHLUB IN RAHT15•16 154 )bug Machines Corp., Levi Strauss & Co. and plant, 39-year-old Ms. Grevatt says she has LESBIAN VISIBILITY MIERI cA Couo AMERICA Doe.tr- wan- DUBUQUE WAND! 1-1v1146 ROOM. endured a steady barrage of harassment be- 54TH Cog STALE MI HANDLE W ONE QUEERS-Tr, MARRY! MIDDLE Adolph Coors Co. GM, which is now in -arm+>Wu. EVER Do. DOSE. AMERICA WANES -re Some Mika! new contract negotiations with the United cause she is a Lesbian. Male co-workers 4 4VAK. , /er. Auto Workers, hasn't said whether it will have glued pornographic photos to her tool f mss, offer same-sex benefits to its 220,000 U.S. box and scrawled hate messages at her work employees. station, Ms. Grevatt says. The issue came into the spotlight at Her worst experience, she says, came in Chrysler this fall when a group of Gay and 1990, when someone posted a series of arti- Lesbian employees persuaded UAW leaders cles at her station about Gays in the Middle to make it part of the union's wish list of East who had been beheaded because of >DUKE-5001A HEY, SYDNEY OH, I DoNi. EVEN contract demands. their orientation. Along with the articles, a TORTURED IDE- ADMIRES My PRIOCIPLES, Rft•terIEJER.T WAS At the same time, the ALL5r, NO. IS 13 A1.1.• DOLIKE SOME HAD BECAUSE SHE Canadian Auto Workers were demanding block of wood was left behind with a note WFIAI -itirelS OTHER. FRIENDS I CHON'rrEt.i. RENE. that Chrysler extend benefits to Gay em- that read, "Place your neck here," Ms. Gre- svosEy ON ? COULD NAME. WAS od rRoZAcAND. ployees' partners. But the demands never vatt says. Though she say she reported the made it beyond the bargaining table in ei- incident and got some support from the un- ther country. ion, she says no formal action was ever Officials at Chrysler maintain that the taken. "This isn't a case of one or two peo- company doesn't need to add sexual orien- ple being mistreated. Chrysler has a major tation language to its anti-discrimination problem," she says. clause because it already has a strong policy Chrysler says it investigated the incident prohibiting discrimination or harassment of but was unable to determine who was re- any kind against any employee. It reads in sponsible. However, Cervone, the Chrysler everyone is naturally straight, and left-wing indicate, are most likely to accept the part: "Chrysler prohibits discrimination and labor spokesman, says the company did re- pro-Gay activists, who believe that sexual "different but equal" model of Gays that has will not tolerate harassment of or retaliation iterate its statement of zero tolerance for categories themselves are crimping and repres- come to the fore. against any person in the workplace." Tony harassment of any kind, and made training sive. To all this, add the Internet. Gays are not Cervone, a Chrysler labor spokesman, says on the issue available to workers at that But these two views, held to for so long, are isolated any more. A Gay young man in Bir- that "by singling out any one group, we plant. in the process of being swept away. World- mingham, Alabama, for example, can "chat" would be implicitly excluding others. That's Ron Woods, who drafted the petition that wide, homosexuality is coming to be accepted with peers in Birmingham, England; a fledg- the fundamental reason why we didn't see a became part of the UAW's contract de- as an orientation like any other. ling group in Portugal or Pakistan may consult need to make the change." He wouldn't dis- mands at Chrysler, says he had thought the A bland word, "orientation." But it flags the instantly with activists in London or Sydney. cuss Chrysler's decision in Canada. toughest opposition would come from fel- radical re-drawing of an idea. For to call ho- In the Zimbabwean situation, Gays re- Even with the contract talks now con- low union members. But when the union mosexuality an orientation presupposes that it sponded to Megabe's attack by jumping on the cluded, Chrysler's failure to adopt the anti- unanimously backed the demand, Woods, is a neutral trait or disposition, life being left Internet and dispatching alarms in all ,direc- discrimination language has ignited the Gay an electrician at Chrysler's technical center, handed; not changeable without destroying the tions. community. A few workers picket at differ- says he was certain that the company would bearer's personality; not innately harmful; not In Wisconsin, the state's Gay newspaper, ent times each day outside Chrysler's accede. When it didn't, he was offended. chosen. Wisconsin Light, gets hold of the news and sprawling headquarters in Auburn Hills, "It's a slap in the face," he says. "I've In a quiet way, this latest view is more radi- spreads it across the front page, with the result Michigan, and some of them show up at given this company more than 10 years of cal than any of its predecessors because it that a planned Megabe visit to Milwaukee is area Chrysler dealers from time to time. Gay my life." Woods, who has been picketing treats Gay people as both fundamentally dis- made very embarrassing indeed. civil rights groups from Detroit to Colorado Chrysler daily since the company rejected tinct from the straight majority and, at the The "orientation" view of homosexuality, are planning a national day of protest at the proposal, started campaigning for a spe- same time, quite ordinary. As a minority, on smashes through gender-crossing notions. It Chrysler dealerships for November 13. The cific policy on Gay rights a few years ago this view, Lesbians and Gay men must be sta- sees Gay men as unambiguously male and issue has also turned into a hot debate on after he became the focus of harassment that tistically odd, but they are behaviorally nor- Lesbians as unambiguously female. Being Gay the Internet. he says included co-workers gluing his tool mal. or Lesbian implies neither effeminacy or Meanwhile, Franklin Research & Devel- box shut and painting vulgar statements In the past, the 19th Century, homosexuality "butchness" nor indeed any kind of role. It is opment Corp., a Boston-based investment around his work area. was linked to strangeness and cultural rebel- this view that is radiating throughout the firm, is petitioning Chrysler Chairman Rob- Chrysler officials wouldn't comment other lion. It was associated with artists, writers, world. It is not that Gays and Lesbians are ert J. Eaton to reverse the decision. The than to say the company bans all forms of Bohemians and others of the kind. Much of coming out, it is that they are learning to un- firm, which earlier this year helped to pres- harassment. that is gone or going now. derstand themselves as "Gay." What is new is the advent of "banal" homo- Research increasingly shows that for some sexuality. If being Gay is, at root, an orienta- 5%to 10% of the population, same-sex love is Around the World, a New Idea is Gaining tion, then it may just as easily be gray tweed not a diversion, let alone a perversion, but a as purple chiffon, middle class conservative as basic emotional need: so basic that it persists Ground: Gays are a Normal Minority revolutionary. It can be counter-cultural, but it in the face of repression of even the most vio- doesn't have to be. • lent kind. After the former Yugoslav army moved out ceived in the local press. A Gay Pride march What is emerging is, for example, the young As the notion of the ordinary Lesbian or Gay of its barracks in Ljubljana, the Gays moved is in the planning stages. woman of 20 who realizes she is a Lesbian man spreads, the ancient veil of secrecy and in. The gutted compound in Metelkova Road is Most striking, however, are these Slovene but, after a period of adjustment, shrugs her shame that was drawn over this love is dis- hulking, derelict, folded in icy blackness on a youths. In their casual attitude toward their shoulders, informs her family, and gets on solving into the air. winter's night because the electricity has been sexual orientation and in their indifference to with her otherwise mundane life. The churches, those which oppose this, had cut off. But make your way through a fresh- straight disapproval, they might as easily be in The conclusion that must now be reached is better think up some new doctrine, or they painted door and you enter Klub Magnus, an- London or New York as in Ljubljana. that if homosexuality is just an orientation and shall, indeed, be left behind. other world. Or, in a few years, in Lahore. not some kind of sin or disease, there is no Editor's Note: The above is excerpted from The curtains are a smart yellow, the walls A Gay group has opened its doors in Paki- reason for Lesbians and Gay men to hide— a non-bylined article that first appeared in The cheery red; generators and portable heaters stan—and so too have Gay groups in Bolivia, and, increasingly Gays are not hiding. Economist. banish the Winter night. Twenty or 30 young Kenya, Moldova, Portugal, South Korea and Today, social repression against Lesbians Gay people gather at café tables smoking, Sri Lanka. and Gay men remains oppressive all over the Read drinking, chatting. One of them, sits not far In Tomsk, in Siberian Russia, last May saw world. But, that being said, the direction of from a sign saying "All Different, All Equal." the city's first Gay Pride parade. Eastern change is unmistakable. The Wisconsin Light Online Slovenia, population 2 million, is a shard of Europe has many Gay groups and People's In Japan, for example, where being Gay is Our Internet Address is: the former Yugoslavia; not surprisingly, older China has sprouted two. traditionally viewed as weird, but not im- Gay people in this corner of Europe mostly The International Lesbian and Gay Associa- moral, more and more young Gays and Lesbi- http://www.gayunlverse.com/news3.html stay out of sight. Robert, who is 25, does not. tion began with 17 member organizations in ans are living openly with their partners. Robert knew he was Gay at 15 and began 1978; it now has about 300, representing 70 Last year, the first Gay page appeared in a telling others at 20. "I didn't want to have a countries. mainstream Turkish newspaper; an openly Gay Get the Latest Information double life," he says. "It's more important to Something New in the World Pakistani poet published the first book of Gay c- take the consequences and life like you want to Sometimes, for reasons that remain but verse in Urdu; Latin America's first Gay re- live." dimly understood, cultural tides wash round sort opened in Brazil. Call The Wisconsin Light Nearby is Matej, 21, who will soon come the world. Janez and Zoren and Matej and In Zimbabwe out to his family. "I don't like to hide," he Robert are part of such a global cultural shift. Last August, Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe's SPOTLINE says. And Zoren, behind the bar, 26, and liv- Something new has arrived in the world: the president, said he did not believe Gays "have ing with his lover; "2QT2BSTR8" his T-shirt ordinary Gay person, male or female. any rights at all," called them "sub-animal" says. For the ancients, and for many people since, and threatened all Gays with arrest. Instead of Homosexuality was legalized in Slovenia in homosexuality was a behavior and perhaps a diving under the furniture, Zimbabwe's Gays (414)299-0857 1974. The first Gay men's organization ap- proclivity, but not a defining trait. and Lesbians of Zimbabwe, rallied in self- peared ten years later, and a Lesbian group To this day, many people maintain that ho- defense. Press: was organized in 1988. mosexual behavior exists, but that homosexu- Part of the reason for all this is economic. 1 For The Milwaukee Bars In August, 1995, the two groups hosted als, as such, do not. The world as a whole, rather than just the Slovenia's first international conference on Ironically, this "behavioral" view is now richest bits of it, is now developing its first 2 For Happenings Elsewhere Gays and Lesbians which was attended by sev- mainly espoused by two bitter enemies: Right mass middle class: people who can afford to 3 For Our Complete Calendar eral prominent politicians and was well re- Wing, anti-Gay religionists who believe that live well. These are the people who, studies November 7, 1996 to November 20, 1996- THE WISCONSIN LIGHT-13 November 7,1996 to November 20,1996- THE WISCONSIN LIGHT-I2 THE SPOTLXHIT SECTION Int Ism ILIGHT SECTION

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