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May 30, 1991—June 12, 1991—WISCONSIN LIGHT-2 r ....?"9./....e..."...... •%.. 6...".... NATIONAL NEWS BRIEFS HIV Immigration Bar Retained otic Imports r Portrait to the policy [Washington, D.C.]- Citing the receipt of thousands of letters in opposition / commitment to life the ban on 1;11 Photography change, the Bush administration has reneged on its earlier unique gifts from persons with HIV infection from visiting or immigrating to the US. .. Secretary of Health and An immigration reform, bill, passed by Congress last Fall, gave • Costa Rica • ) from the list of • Personal Human Services (HHS) Louis Sullivan the authority to strike HIV infection • <, Business recommended that HIV • Dominican Republic i diseases for which a person can be barred from the US. Sullivan Art • 1 Passports be removed from the list and the ban was to be lifted on June 1. • Haitian said: "This is a Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA), who worked hard for the policy change, • Wooden Jewelry • ij Old Photographs case where the Bush f very distressing case of political cold feet. This is another a veto over health • Pottery • '1 Copied & Restored administration gives the semi-civilized wing of the Republican Party policy." • Puzzle Jewelry Boxes • ; Theatrical angry with the 1. Health officials within the Bush administration itself are reportedly Department would 1 Pets reversal of policy. A source in HHS told the L.A. Times that the 1938 North Farwell Ave. .,1 outside the country "weigh in heavily against this. It sends the wrong message to people — and to people inside the country." 271-9599 had been ordered by "conservative Elea-taut Studea Asst. Secretary James Mason said that he 7405 West Harwood Ave. would maintain the ban. He did, but The Rain Forest" elements" within HHS to draft a new regulation that "Come Explore Wauwatosa, WI refused to sign it. AIDS activists Criticism of the ban grew in 1990 after several health professionals and an important 476-3777 who are HIV positive were barred from the US where they planned to attend last year's conference on AIDS. Many eminent researchers and organizations boycotted policy. They % International Conference on AIDS in San Francisco to protest the American noted that HIV is not spread through casual contact. Hooligan Ordered to Serve Gays at Mayor [New York, NY]- Michael Burke, 30, the spectator who threw a can of beer Day parade, has David Dinkins as he marched with Gays and Lesbians in the St. Patrick's and Gay sentenced to work for a week in the Mayor's Office on the Lesbian been NEW HOPE METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH community. after "It certainly will be a learning experience for him," quipped Mayor Dinkins Chris Pasinski & Rev. Nancy Smiegowski hearing of the sentence. Rev. reckless Pastors Burke pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and have received a maximum one year sentence, but because of no endangerment. He could SUNDAY WORSHIP 6:30 p.m. prior criminal record, the district attorney suggested the alternate sentence. right thing," Matt At the Kenwood United Methodist Church "This is a rare example of the law stepping in and doing the WI Times. 2319 East Kenwood Blvd. • Milwaukee, Forman, director of the Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project told the New York against "I only wish the court would give the same sentences to more serious offenses Mailing Address: go unpunished. P.O. Box 1421 Gays and Lesbians, most of which Telephone: WI 53201-1421 (414) 442-7300 Milwaukee,

`Traditional Values' Name Co-opted A CHRISTIAN CHURCH FOR ALL PEOPLE WITH A POSITIVE, AFFIRMING MINISTRY TO GAY/LESBIAN PERSONS Values Washington, D.C.]- The Washington Blade reports that the anti-Gay Traditional D.C. Coalition (TVC) is unable to incorporate in the District of Columbia because veteran JUNE 16: SUNDAY - PRIDE CELEBRATION months Gay activist Frank Kameny established a corporation with the same name seven 6:30 p.m., Rev. Chris Pasinski preaching conducting ago. The Blade says Kameny's action will prevent the homophobic group from "LAZARUS COME OUT!" business in the District of Columbia. The TVC, based in Anaheim, CA and led by the Rev. Lou Sheldon, has campaigned "reconvert" against Gay rights measures around the country and holds workshops to capital to Gays to heterosexuality. Sheldon planned to establish a lobby in the nation's work against the "homosexual agenda." The District issued a certificate of incorporation to Kameny for his TVC in September, 1990. He has sole legal title to the TVC name in D.C. Kameny's TVC supports Gay rights, legal recognition for Gay relationships, individual choice on abortion and no prayers in public schools. He has threatened civil and criminal charges if Sheldon's TVC attempts to illegally use his corporation's name in D.C. NEA Defends Gay Film Fest SAFER SEX... for the About It? [San Francisco, CA]- John Frohnmayer, chairman of the National Endowment Wanna Talk Francisco Arts (NEA), has defended his agency's grant of $12,000 to the San International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival. The grant is under attack by Donald Wildmon and the American Family Association as a "misuse and abuse of tax dollars." not In a letter to members of Congress, Frohnmayer declared that the NEA "does requires blacklist nor does it refuse grants on the basis of sexual orientation...The law are the that I, as chairperson, shall ensure that 'artistic excellence and artistic merit standards of criteria by which applications are judged, taking into consideration general That is decency and respect for the diverse beliefs and values of the American public.' precisely what we are doing," wrote Frohnmayer. the "Wildmon's complaint seems to urge adherence only to his 'values,' excluding always be diversity which has always been protected in America and indeed has and will one of our country's greatest strengths." an The 1991 grant represents the fourth annual NEA award to the film festival. It is increase over last year's grant of $9,000. Gay Co-Parent Denied Visitation Lesbian [Albany, NY]- The New York State Court of Appeals, in a 6-1 vote, has denied a to her non-biological parent visitation rights to a child born through artificial insemination their former lover. The couple raised the child together for two and a half years before relationship ended. a legally The court ruled that because Alison D. was neither the biological mother nor COME TO MEN ALOUD! recognized adoptive parent, she was not entitled to visitation rights. and a In a stinging dissent, Judge Judith Kaye, the only woman member of the court She said workshop for gay and bisexual mother of three, chided her colleagues for ignoring "modern day realities." MEN ALOUD is a fun-filled 10 million that 15.5 million children don't live with two biological parents and that men presented by the Milwaukee AIDS Project. It is de- Gay or Lesbian parent. children are born into families with a to help you be sexually safe and help make "The impact of today's decision falls hardest on the children of those relationships, signed limiting their opportunity to maintain bonds that may be crucial to their development," condoms a comfortable part of your life. With games, said Judge Kaye. hot videos and tips on using condoms, you are encouraged Paula Ettelbrick of the Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund said: "They've with what basically upheld a 1950's analysis of family. They're really out of touch to take charge of your life and eliminate unsafe sex. and parent-child relationships are like in 1991. Lesbians will continue to have and raise love children whether the courts are able to deal with that or not." D.C. Approves Anti-Bigot Posters SESSION DATES by Monday, June 10 [Washington, D.C.]- District of Columbia transit officials have approved a request and Wednesday, June 19 the Gay and Lesbian Education Fund to place anti- bigotry posters on the city's buses in subway stations starting June 1, according to the [Washington Blade. Wednesday, July 10 we belong The posters read: "The next time you think 'Faggot' or 'Dyke,' remember Tuesday, July 30 and to someone's family, perhaps yours." The logo and address of the non-profit Gay Lesbian Education Fund is included on the posters. Sessions will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. The Education Fund won a suit against the D.C. Metro in the early 1980's when transit the upstairs at the M 8z M CLUB, 124 North Water officials refused to display a similar poster. It showed pictures of people along with words: "Someone in Your Life is Gay." Gay To Serve On Draft Board To make a reservation for MEN ALOUD, contact Mike Lisowski at the [ Sacramento, CA]- Republican Gov. Peter Wilson has appointed an openly Gay man, Cliff Anchor, to serve on the Selective Service Standby Board of Sonoma County. Anchor Milwaukee AIDS Project-273-1991 will evaluate the fitness of potential draftees should the draft be implemented. Anchor, 54, is a retired Army colonel and a member of San Francisco's Gay Republican Artwork by Tom Rezza. club. News Briefs are complied by Jamakaya from mainstream newspapers and wire services, organizational press releases and Gay and Lesbian papers from across the U.S. May 30, 1991—June 12, 1991—WISCONSIN Hate Crimes, LIGHT-3 AIDS Legislation National ACT UP Boycott Against Being Pushed By State Rep. David Clarenbach Marlboro and Miller Ends [Madison]- In the coming weeks and months, the Legislature will consider two issues of special interest to Gays and Lesbians in Wisconsin. The first, funding 1991 MILWAUKEE LESBIAN/GAY PRIDE PARADE [Washington, D.C.]- ACT UP of AIDS programs, is part of the organizers have announced the end of the Legislature's deliberations on the START: Jefferson & Ogden. east on Ogden boycott of Marlboro and Miller products 1991-93 state budget. The second, to Marshall south on Marshall to Mason, called a year ago to protest the parent west on Mason to Jackson, south on company — Philip Morris — improving our state's hate crimes law, is Jackson to Wisconsin. west on Wisconsin being introduced with the support of a to Water, north on Water to lalbourn, contributions to Jesse Helms. broad coalition of groups. east on kilboum to Juneau Park. The formal announcement will take FUNDING THE FIGHT AGINST AIDS place at a press conference on Thursday, May 30 at 10:00 a.m. in Wisconsin is in danger of taking a giant the Madison Room of the New York step backward in its fight against AIDS. Hilton. Speakers will include boycott organizer Even as our state's AIDS case load Michael Petrelis of ACT UP/D.C. and Philip continues to grow, Governor Thompson's Morris Vice budget proposal would reduce AIDS President for Corporate Affairs Guy L. Smith, IV. funding by $143,000 during the 1991-93 The announcement will include a biennium. This means that the challenge from Philip Morris to other skyrocketing number of people with AIDS American corporations to follow its lead in and HIV infection will not have adequate helping to end the AIDS crisis. medical and support services. In a statement issued by Philip Morris The cutbacks are especially Companies, the corporation notes short-sighted, since the programs that that it has already contributed "over $1.3 the Governor proposes to curtail actually million to assist AIDS research, care save taxpayers' money. They work to and education efforts." However it keep the infected population as healthy as vows to "strengthen its possible, out of expensive institutional commitment" in the fight against the dread disease "by care settings, and off medical assistance. helping those who are providing direct We sometimes get numbed by the devastating impact of the AIDS epidemic, service and education in communities across but the human tragedy of this disease is the country." growing and state government cannot In its statement, the Philip Morris says that pretend that it is not. That is why I have over the last weeks, representatives U.S. Supreme Court Upholds of the corporation and asked the Legislature to approve a ACT UP and the Gay and Lesbian community, realistic increase in funding for AIDS and "have agreed on a plan to HIV disease programs. Abortion Gag Rule encourage community based organizations to apply Specifically, my WISCONSIN AIDS for grants [Washington, D.C.]- In a 5- 4 decision, Byron White, Anthony Kennedy and from Philip Morris. INITIATIVE would provide the following: the US Supreme Court ruled May 23 to Antonin Scalia. A committee composed of community A 20 percent increase in AIDS Service uphold the gag rule which prohibits Rehnquist rejected every statutory and activists "will identify Organization grants for financial, legal, worthwhile federally funded family planning clinics constitutional argument raised against projects and bring them to Philip Morris' housing, emotional and other important from advising patients about all medical the regulation in lawsuits brought by services; attention." options, specifically, information and Planned Parenthood and by the City and The statement Continued funding for the Clinical Drug goes on to say that "All referrals on abortion. Challenges to the State of New York. He denied that the gag agencies providing these programs to the Trials program, which will bring Reagan/Bush gag policy had been rule violated the free speech rights of Gay and Lesbian community are promising experimental drugs to AIDS working their way through the courts clinic employees, the medical ethics of encouraged patients in Wisconsin; to apply." since 1988. health professionals and the right of Among other criteria A 20 percent increase in the proposed listed are those The ruling affects almost 4 million low patients to choose to end their organizations "making innovative budget for AIDS prevention education efforts income women who depend on Title X of pregnancies. that cannot find funding from more programs, partner notification services the Public Health Service Act for family Justice Harry Blackmun wrote the traditional and public information efforts; sources." planning services and basic health care at dissent. He was joined by Justices Sandra Petrelis of ACT UP/D.C. said, "With Extension of the HIV drug more than 4,500 clinics nationwide. The Day O'Connor, Thurgood Marshall and this announcement Philip reimbursement program to cover the cost Morris has rule would further curtail access to•' John Paul Stevens. taken a leadership role in of all- AIDSYHIV drugs approved by the- providing a Blackmun, who wrote the 1973 Roe v. humanitarian example for FDA and recommended by the Division of the rest of In effect, a woman who visits a clinic Wade decision legalizing abortion, wrote: corporate America." Health; and asks about abortion would have to be "Until today, the court never has upheld Restoration of AIDS/HIV program staff Petrelis added that ACT UP chapters told that clinic staff "does not consider viewpoint-based suppression of free are "ready to move on to scrutinizing the position eliminated in the Governor's abortion an appropriate method of family speech simply because that suppression budget. records of corporate contributions of planning." The ruling prevents doctors was a condition upon the acceptance of RJR/Nabisco, Burlington Industries and GETTING TOUGHER ON HATE CRIMES from openly discussing all treatment public funds...Both the purpose and others in hopes of extending this options with their patients and bars result of the challenged regulations is to challenge again and again." Violence motivated by bigotry has referrals to other sources of information deny women the ability voluntarily to Philip Morris stated "and continues to increased at an alarming rate in our on abortion. Community education and decide their procreative destiny." assert" that Helms' support of its country. Despite the civil rights gains of library resources provided by clinics In Wisconsin, Planned Parenthood business, particularly its tobacco recent decades, Gay-bashing, race hatred would also have to be censored. must decide whether to forgo $2.2 million business, "forms the basis for PAC and anti- Semitism continue to demand a Many clinics which depend on Title X in Title X funds, affecting 30,000 low support and should not be seen as an vigorous response. funds have stated that the violation of free income women. endorsement of any other of his (Helms) Wisconsin is now in the third year of speech and medical ethics inherent in the Executive Director Severa Austin said: positions." enforcing its law against such "hate gag rule will make it impossible for them "Going after increased fundraising now Information on how applications for crimes", which I authored in 1988. The to accept federal funds, leaving many of is a given. Lobbying Congress will begin grants may be made to the Philip Morris law provides that prison sentences and them with budget shortfalls. immediately. We're also talking about program can be had by writing: Corporate fines can be increased when a criminal Faye Wattleton, Director of the building coalitions. It is a very bad day for Contributions, Philip Morris Companies, has chose their victim because of the Planned Parenthood Federation of poor women and women everywhere." Inc., 120 Park Ave., New York, NY 10017. victim's race, religion, color, disability, America which receives $37 million in Already moving through Congress is sexual orientation, national origin or federal funds, said Planned Parenthood legislation to overturn the gag rule. The ancestry. clinics would not withhold information. Pregnancy Counseling Act, HR392 and U.S. Gay Rights This year, I am sponsoring legislation She said doctors at the clinics feared legal S323, are co-sponsored by Wisconsin to make the hate crimes law more liability and might refuse to work if they Senator Herb Kohl and Representatives Bill Now Has effective. At the suggestion of police, could not give their patients complete Jim Moody and Scott Klug. prosecutors and others, my bill would medical information. Expressing his disapproval of the allow application of the hate crimes In his first abortion-related decision, Supreme Court decision, Rep. Moody 100 Sponsors penalties based on the criminal's belief or Justice David Souter voted with the said: "We are going to have two-tier [Washington, D.C.]- In its latest report perception about the victim's majority opinion written by Chief Justice medicine — one for the poor and one for status, on the status of the National Lesbian and whether or not William Rehnquist. Souter and Rehnquist all the others." that belief was correct. Gay Civil Rights Bill, the Human Rights This would spare victims were joined in their decision by Justices the need to Campaign Fund (HRCF) announced on testify to their sexual orientation or May 14 that cosponsorship has reached religious beliefs in order to prove they Demonstrators in Fond du Lac 100, both Represenatives and Senators, were the basis for an attack. It would also coming from over half the states in the allow use of the enhanced penalties even union. if the victim's status was only part of the Protest Rep. Petri's Homophobia According to the HRCF report only one reason they were selected. of those cosponsors is from Wisconsin. By Stacey Li Colliver "Rep. Petri's comments in March That is Congressman Jim Moody (D). New Women's [Milwaukee]- At 10:00 a.m., Friday, were an alarming example of the bigotry Tim McFeeley, HRCF's Executive May 17, twelve Gay rights activists from which exists in our society," said protest Director, noted that the achievement of Support Group around the state gathered in Wisconsin organizer Stacey Li Colliver. Colliver, a 100 cosponsors was "an important Rep. Thomas Petri's office in Fond du USSA member, added, "When elections breakthrough" and was, he said, "the Lac to protest his comments made at the come up in November of 1992, we need to direct result of the Lesbian and Gay Announced 22nd Annual United States Student elect an official who will rise to the community's commitment to achieving [Milwaukee]- Two new support groups, Association (USSA) conference last challenge of ensuring the legal rights and passage of this bill in the coming decade. one on relationships and one on March. human dignity of all minority groups. He McFeeley said that HRCF was self-esteem, will be offered by the At the conference, Rep. Petri had or she will be an important voice for "committed to increasing cosponsorship Counseling Center's Women's Support responded to a question regarding Gay- national legislation for Gay, Lesbian and and sending the message that this bill Group Program at the end of June. bashing with the comment: bisexual rights." deserves the support of every member of The group on relationships will focus on "I voted against the law legalizing Rep. Petri has voted against nine out of Congress who opposes discrimination on making and maintaining good homosexuality. It's wrong. I think it the top ten bills that the Human Rights the basis of sexual orientation." relationships. Issues of trust, bonding, should be illegal. You know (that) we do Campaign Fund, a Gay rights McFeeley pointed out that HRCF's friendship and intimacy will be explored. have to set standards. If you want to call it organization, was lobbying for throughout "Speak Out" messages were sent to The group on self-esteem will explore discrimination, it's legal." 1989-90. many members of Congress. including self-identity, self-confidence, security, In a statement to the activists, Rep. Joining USSA in the protest were Lantos and Mikulski during the last autonomy and personal power. Petri said he does not remember saying representatives from. Queer Nation/Green several weeks. "We believe that the Both groups are scheduled to begin in what he is quoted as saying and he Bay, Queer Nation/Milwaukee, Jobs with messages played a critical role in letting late June and run for eight weeks. For believes that he deserves an apology for Peace at UWM, Gay and Lesbian Congressional representatives know that more information or to register, please being treated rudely after he is supposed Community at UWM and the Student they have constituents who care deeply call Cheryl Orgas at 271- 2565. to have made the above comments. Association at UW- Milwaukee. about Lesbian and Gay rights," he said. May 30, 1991—June 12, 1991—WISCONSIN LIGHT-4 • Reflections: This Time When You Get A Chance To Make DIRECTORY OF A Difference, Take It By Steve Endean urge people to write to Congress, Speak PROFESSIONALS makes sure your voice is heard when Much has been written and said about Out success of the Human Rights it matters most. the at any point, with your Campaign Fund's constituent mail You can cancel refunded. And, of course, Speak program, Speak Out. Almost 75,000 money by America's largest Serving the Lesbian and Gay Community. people have signed up thus far, with Out is sponsored and Lesbian civil right advocacy Martin 50,000 in the last year alone. Participants Gay Thomas E. Human Rights Campaign MUELLER AND PROCKNOW live in every state and, in fact, almost group, the ATTORNEY AT LAW Our ten-year track record of every congressional district in the nation. Fund. General Practice of Law • ATTORNEYS AT LAW effectiveness and success Hundreds of Speak Out volunteers mainstream I t Domestic partner protection (wills, power of make a difference. And I can't cen Years Experience "canvassed" community events and should etc.), Unemployment Compensation, enough that Speak Out attorney, gathering places in more than 40 states stress strongly to be even more effective on Equal Rights, Family Law, Landlord/tenant, last year. has proven we'd hoped. and Social Security disability. As a result, almost 200,000 overnight Capitol Hill than the fastest growing Home Visits Arranged constituent messages have gone to Please join 765-9413 program in the country. It's Members of Congress. These are timely grassroots Call Deb Procknow (414) 769-7265 and makes a difference messages, directly relating to the simple, easy could yet be overwhelmed legislative nuances of the moment. And Otherwise, we fundamentalist hate mail they're effective, showing legislators by right-wing, benefited from the recen Qreem Tree Counseling Services they have concerned constituents who We've MILWAUKEE demoralization and relative disorganiza GAYLE CLARK-TAYLOR, M.S. are watching how Psychotherapist support fairness and Still, there's cpV\TOMEN'S tion of anti-Gay forces. Washington Ave., Suite 202 they vote. 5200 CENTER INC plenty of evidence that they can flood Racine. Wisconsin 53406 Kenosha. Wisconsin 53140 Speak Out participants have helped (414) 652-6000 Certified Mental Health, Alcohol Hill with mail and distort legisla (414) 637-5747 A State secure victories on the Federal Hate Capital and Other Drug Abuse Clinic perceptions of public opinion. Crimes Statistics bill, addressing tor's Assessments Individual Therapy If you hadn't gotten around to joining Group Counseling Couples Counseling anti-Gay violence as well as passage of Have a Professional Massage or said "no" last time to the the historic ADA (which included Speak Out before, Therapists are sensitive don't wait. Cal Without Leaving Your Home. special needs of Gay and Lesbian clients. protection for people with AIDS/HIV). you were asked, write HRCF's Speak Metro Milwaukee Only. 272-6199 Tens of thousands of Speak Out 1-800-787-HRCF or 1723, Washington, D.0 414.764-7819 611 North Broadway Milwaukee, WI 53202 messages played an important role on Out, p.O. Box up. Or look for friendly re-authorization of the National 20013 to sign Speak Out volunteers at upcoming Endowment for the Arts without Jesse APPOINTMENT If you signed up last OFFICE HOURS BY Helms' censorship of homoerotic art, on community events. Herstory Archives around to renewing women's health legislation and on the year, but didn't get to do so. And, finally Ryan White CARE/AIDS funding bill. take the opportunity Needs Funds for if you'd be willing to help us sign ui Yet, despite its impact on Capitol Hill THEODORE I FRIEDMAN. PH.D. been others, call or write us and ask for thf and the fact that our outreach has New Building COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY described as the largest grassroots Canvass Unit. time, when you get a chance t4 [New York, NY]- The Lesbian Herstory mobilization in the history of the This take it! Archives (LHA), the largest and oldest Lesbian/Gay civil rights movement, we make a difference, Editor's Note: Steve Endean becami Lesbian archival collection in the world, must find a way to meet two significant House SUITE 206 SUITE 2506 our community's first lobbyist on Capito1 has kicked off its second annual 2266 N PROSPECT AVE 55 EAST WASHINGTON ST. challenges if we're going to continue to 60602 Hill in 1978. He was the founder of tho Party Campaign. The campaign is critical MILWAUKEE. WI 53202 CHICAGO. IL grow and therefore generate the PHONE: 14141 272-2427 PHONE: 13121 726-5241 Rights Campaign Fund (1980 to the success of LHA's Building Fund grassroots mail we need to win when it Human and now serves as the director of thi Drive which will enable the organization matters. Fund's grassroots to purchase a new building for its rapidly GLINN VOICE MAIL SYSTEM The first challenge is to find enough Campaign programs. As such, 114 expanding collections. "volunteers" to sign up participants in mobilization initiated the Speak Out constituent mai1 After 16 years the collections have 289-8780 Speak Out. Even though this 24 Hrs. program three years ago. He recentl: outgrown their home and LHA planners Free- No Charge to Caller- "volunteer" effort is a great way to earn Touch Tone Telephone Required celebrated 21 years of full-time Gay rights have their sights set on finding an pay check, we need to find Complete Community Resources, In Step's Cal- a part- time accessible, three-story brownstone, close dedicated people to help activism. ender, Personal Ads, Voice Mail, News. & More. more outgoing, to public transportation. out flyers, contacted CSPIGLINN Computer BBS- 289.0145 us. We've put The House Party Campaign provides And I know there are groups, run ads. State Democratic an opportunity for Lesbians and others to would love a way to held from New York to Anchorage and countless people who host their own gatherings designed as part-time money while raised some $100,000 toward the total combine earning Convention Opens fundraising events. All tax-deductible extremely important on goal of $350,000. doing something funds raised will be used solely for the rights and AIDS. Yet, we For more information, write: LHEF, Lesbian/Gay purpose of purchasing the new building. have anyone to cover a June 14 Inc., P.O. Box 1258, New York, NY often don't While the structure of each house party event or come up with fewer 10116, or call (212) 873- 9443. community [Milwaukee]. The Democratic Party of is up to the host, last year parties were volunteers to sign people up at a large Wisconsin will hold its 1991 state event such as Pride than we could use. convention on June 14-16 at the Marc The second challenge is to convince a Plaza hotel in Milwaukee. greater proportion of those approached to Listed among the speakers are Senator actually join Speak Out. Despite Speak Herb Kohl, Attorney General James Out's success far too many people — who Doyle, presidential candidate and former have an enormous amount at stake in our US Senator Paul Tsongas and potential national policies on health and civil presidential candidates US Senator Jay liberties — still decline to participate. Rockefeller, Governor Bill Clinton as well Sometimes objections and concerns are as New York Congressman Steven Solarz. spelled out to Speak Out volunteers, but On Saturday, at 4:30 p.m. Milwaukee often they go unstated. They center Mayor John Norquist will host a picnic in around cost, the question of whether Zeidler Park. Cohosting will be participation identifies people as Congressman Jerry Kleczka Lesbians or Gay men and misgivings Congressman Jim Moody and Wisconsin about allowing others to speak for you. Assembly Speaker Wally Kunicki. Let me answer each. First, there's the expense issue. Speak Out messages are much, much cheaper New Church Is than similar programs. Each high impact message costs just $3.25 so the Formed In four-message minimum runs only $13. Your Speak Out messages are far more Milwaukee effective than a post card (in part because Agape legislators know that you care enough to [Milwaukee]. Affirming Light pay for these high-impact, overnight FFICC is a newly-formed non-denomina messages). And you receive an attractive tional Christian church in Milwaukee with newsletter and report on messages sent its basic outreach to the Gay and Lesbian The as well. Moreover, with people's lives community and their supporters. and rights on the line, it's not only a church's purpose, according to the Rev our cheap but worthwhile way to make your Glenda Hungate, is to reach out to voice heard on Capitol Hill. brothers and sisters in love and More than 10% of those participating in knowledge that God loves and accepts us Speak Out are non-Gay supporters of all as we are. wants fairness, so participating certainly Hungate says that the church and Gays doesn't label anyone Gay or Lesbian. It everyone to know that Lesbians faith does, however, label you as someone who can assemble in Christian traditional is a concerned citizen. And, of course, regardless of what other of all Speak Out materials are mailed Churches may have said. The rights discreetly. Yet, in the final analysis, this who attend the church will be respected is one each of us must answer for and held in the strictest confidence. that ourselves. We hope and pray, says Hungate, Finally, our volunteers sometimes hear if you are struggling with the issues of the response, "No, I'd rather write sexuality and Christianity, and how they a myself." Unfortunately, history — and can co-exist, as well as looking for the mail on the Hill — shows this is more Christian church family to love you of an excuse than a reality. Most of us just unconditionally, please come and join us. a don't "get around to writing." And even Affirming Light also wants to impart fewer write again and again on the many special invitation to the families and key issues affecting us. friends of the Gay and Lesbian community Further, so many things — such as to feel free to worship with the church anti-Gay amendments by Jesse Helms community. and his cronies and countless AIDS votes For further information, you can write P.0 — come up on short notice. Even the most to Affirming Light Agape FFICC, or call dedicated letter-writers often don't know Box 23135, Milwaukee, WI 53223, 3979. when to write. So, while we continue to Rev. Glenda Hungate at (414) 354- May 30, 1991—June 12, 1991—WISCONSIN LIGHT-5 An Update from the Milwaukee Lesbian Gay Pride Committee 1991 PRIDE WEEK EVENT CALENDAR PRIDE WEEK FESTIVITIES The V symbol designates that the event is a fund raiser for the MLGPC. SUNDAY, JUNE 2 Public Officials Reception ✓ GAMMA Biking Benefit. East side ride for 15 or 20 miles flat terrain. The MLGPC will be holding a reception to honor the elected public officials from the Leave at noon from corner of Farwell & Bradford. Cue sheet will be Milwaukee area on Monday, June 17 from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Village Church (130 East Juneau provided. $5 donation benefits MLGPC. Refreshments following. All Avenue, handicapped accessible). It is important for the Gay and Lesbian community to be visible biking levels welcome. Contact GAMMA at 963-9833. in today's political world. This reception will provide a vital opportunity for you to mingle with the THURSDAY, JUNE 6 government decision-makers over canapes and light entertainment. For more info, call 32-PRIDE. ✓ In Step • An Issue of Pride: Advertisers, mention Pride in your ad and Worship Service Celebration 15% of the ad cost goes to MLGPC. (Deadline is Wednesday, May 29th) New Hope Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) will be holding a special Worship Service Celebration on Sunday, June 16 at 6:30pm. Rev. Chris Pasinski will preach "Lazarus, COME OUT!" FRIDAY, JUNE 7 • HISTORY, HERSTORY, OURSTORY, A Musical Review of Gay Life Interfaith Service presented by the Fest City Singers. Stackner Cabaret, 7:00 & 10:00 pm. $10/person includes a free glass of champagne. Dignity, New Hope MCC, UCCL/GC, Lutherans Concerned, the Village Church and the Cross Church are co-sponsoring an Interfaith Service on Wednesday, June 19 at 7:30 pm. People of all SUNDAY, JUNE 9 faiths can come and celebrate their faith and identity. Everyone is invited and bring a friend. The ✓ This Is It. Buy a Pride Button for $2, and your first drink is on Joe. Service will be held at the Village Church, 130 East Juneau Avenue. It is handicapped accessible. Starts at 5:00 pm. Other 1991 Pride Merchandise will also be avail- able. Fundraising Events • HISTORY, HERSTORY, OURSTORY. Stackner Cabaret, 7:00 pm. SUNDAY, JUNE 2: GAMMA Biking Benefit. East side ride for 15 or 20 miles flat terrain. MONDAY, JUNE 10 $5 donation benefits MLGPC. To register call GAMMA at 963-9833. • Community Speak Out: Hate Crimes in Wisconsin. Sponsored by LRN. THURSDAY, JUNE 6: In Step • An Issue of Pride. MLGPC receives 15% of all ads which mention Pride. M&M Club, 6:30 pm. SUNDAY, JUNE 9: This is It. Buy a Pride button for $2 and your first drink is on Joe. Starts SATURDAY, JUNE 15 at 5:00 pm. Other 1991 Pride Merchandise will also be available. ✓ 1991 Annual Pride Parade & Rally. Parade starts at 11:00 am. Rally SATURDAY, JUNE 22: Edelweiss Cruise. Departs at 10:30 pm and returns at midnight. $20/ starts at 12:00 Noon. includes beer, munchies and entertainment. Call 32-PRIDE for tickets. person, $35/couple • Together Wherever We Go, presented by Cream City Chorus. Centen- VOLUNTEERS nial Hall, 8:00 pm. $8/advance, $10/door. • PRESENT music presents the Music of Daniel Lentz performed by the Various aspects of Pride preparation are still in the need of volunteers. The MLGPC needs YOU to lend your time and talent in the areas of parade marshalling, security services for the parade and Daniel Lentz Group, 8:00 pm, $10, UWM Fine Arts Recital Hall. rally, float building, raffle ticket sales, and marching in the honorary color guard. SUNDAY, JUNE 16 If you want to volunteer, please call the Pride Line at 32-PRIDE, or Brian at 372-5556. • All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast sponsored by Lesbian Alliance of The final meeting of Marshal & Rally Volunteers will be held on Thursday, June 13 at 7:00 pm Metro Milwaukee. Shorewood Woman's Club, Hubbard Park, 10:00 at Club 219 (219 South 2nd Street). Specific assignments will be given out at that time. New am-1:00 pm. Treat your father on Father's Day. $5/advance, $6/ volunteers can attend. Larry, Claire and the entire MLGPC Committee would like to extend a heart-felt thank you to door. Call 264-2600 for more information. all volunteers. All volunteers will be invited to a Appreciation & Celebration Party and will be • PRESENT music presents the Music of Daniel Lentz performed by the receiving a t-shirt as tangible "Thank You." The date and time will be announced in the future. Daniel Lentz Group, 7:30 pm, $10, UWM Fine Arts Recital Hall. • New Hope MCC. Special Worship Service Celebration at 6:30 pm. Last Call for Parade Rev. Chris Pasinski will be preacing "Lazarus, COME OUT." MONDAY, JUNE 17 Organization/Business Entrants • Reception for Elected Officials sponsored by Lesbian Alliance of Metro In order to organize and plan for a terrific parade, the MLGPC is extending this final call to Milwaukee and Lambda Rights Network. Village Church on Juneau, businesses and organizations who want to participate in the 1991 parade. 5:30-7:30 pm. Call 264-2600 for more information. There will be an Information Booth at the starting point of the parade (Jefferson & Ogden) on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19 Saturday, June 15. Both new and pre-registered parade entrants should check-in there for • Interfaith Service at the Village Church, 130 East Juneau Avenue. 7:30 instructions, parade position and other information. Individuals interested in marching should also check-in at the Information Booth for instruc- pm. Co-sponsored by Dignity, New Hope MCC, UCCL/GC, Lutherans tions on where to line-up. Sign making supplies will be available. Concerned, the Village Church, and the Cross Church. The 1991 Parade will step-off at exactly 11:00 am. The route will be the same as last year: Start THURSDAY, JUNE 20 at Jefferson & Ogden, east on Ogden to Marshall, south on Marshall to Mason, west on Mason to • Lesbian Alliance of Metro Milwaukee Monthly Program Meeting: Jackson, south on Jackson to Wisconsin, west on Wisconsin to Water, north on Water to Kilbourn, "Literary Lesbians: A Panel of Writers." 2821 North 4th Street, 6:00 cast on Kilboum to Juneau Park (the site of the Rally). pm potluck, 7:00 pm program. Call 264-2600 for more information. Community Service Award SATURDAY, JUNE 22 ✓ Edelweiss Cruise, cruising the Milwaukee River and Lakefront. The Do you know of someone who has performed an outstanding service or made a tremendous, valuable contribution to the Milwaukee Lesbian & Gay Community? If you do, the MLGPC wants cruise departs at 10:30 pm and returns about midnight. $20/person, you to submit their name as a nominee for the Annual Community Service Award. In a letter, supply $35/couple includes beer, munchies & entertainment. Call 32-PRIDE the name and a brief history of your nominee, along with a short list of their achievements. for ticket information. Nominations must be postmarked by June 7, 1991. The Annual Community Service Award will be SUNDAY, JUNE 23 Award, P.O. presented at the 1991 Pride Rally. Mail your letters to: MLGPC, Community Service Again. A repeat of the award winning Box 93852, Milwaukee, WI 53203. • Getting the Word Out . . . workshop presented by Havlicek & Associates, In Step Magazine and Pride Merchandise the Wisconsin Light. M&M's upstairs Banquet Room, 1:00-4:00 pm. 271-5819 to register. The MLGPC would like to apologize for the delay in filling merchandise orders. We are happy Hors d'oeuvres. Call 278-7840 or to say that the merchandise is finally here and mail orders will be fulfilled on or before June 1. You'll be able to pick-up your merchandise at Havlicek & Associates, 823 North Second Street (in the Chalet at the River Building), Suite 006, Lower Lobby, by appointment (after June 1). Call 271-8118 to make an appointment. The merchandise will soon be available at various bars in Milwaukee. Specific merchandise BUY YOUR 1991 PRIDE MERCHANDISE will be available at your favorite drinking establishment at any time. MLGPC members will be making stops on scheduled evenings with thg entire line of 1991 Pride merchandise. Look for the LOCATIONS* poster announcing what's available at the bar and when MLGPC committee members will be there. AT THESE A limited quantity of double XX large t-shirts will be available at the Station 2 and at the 1991 Rally. The cost is $13.00. Wed. June 5 (9-12pm) Thur. June 6 (10-12pm) Ms. Cynthia Lampman will be at the Rally at the MLGPC Merchandise Booth from Noon until 4:00 pm on Saturday, June 15. Ms. Lampman designed this years 1991 Winning Logo. If you'd like WI I N her to autograph any of your Pride merchandise, she'll be happy to do so. PRUNERS Gay Bucks/Raffle Tickets Fri. June 7 (9-12pm) Fri. June 7 (10-12pm) In addition to merchandise, the MLGPC is also raising funds through their Gay Bucks and Raffle programs. Gay Bucks will be the official Rally Money at the Pride Rally. They can be used to buy merchandise, food and drink. Right now, Gay Bucks are 11 for $10, but only until June 14. On the ballgame 'EST if VIE day of the Rally, they'll be $1 each. You can even use your left-over Gay Bucks for future MLGPC events and goods. Raffle Tickets are $1 each or $6 for $5. Each one you buy gives you a chance at any of the numerous and exciting Raffle Prizes. The Grand Prize is a trip for two to New Orleans. The prize Sat. June 8 f gihN Sun. June 9 drawings will be held at the 1991 Rally. (9-12pm) (5-8pm) Rally News 111411 The MLGPC happily announces the following individuals/groups scheduled to perform at the 'The entire line of 1991 merchandise will be available during the time listed, on the date mentioned. 1991 Rally: Rufus & the Singing Machine, Fest City Singers, Josie Santiago, 219 Girls, Kelly Limited merchandise items are available at any time. Martin, Red, Hot & Twisted, the Milwaukee Wild Boyz, Dawn Roethler (the sensational E-Poo), Spasmatics, Garrett James, Goldie, the Creamettes, Mr. & Miss Gay Wisconsin, and Mr. & Miss Black Gay Wisconsin. (Titleholders, please wear your crowns.) Speaking at this year's Rally will be Peri Jude Radecic, David Clarenbach, Perry Watkins and Rev. Renee McCoy. Informational tables, merchandise, food, and drink will also be available. Applications are still being accepted for table reservations. Application deadline is June 1. Businesses and Organizations wishing to have a table should call 32-PRIDE for an application. Better hurry, space is filling fast. There will also be a separate unsupervised children's area complete with strolling clowns and other entertainment. The 1st Annual Pride Art Fes tiv al will also be at the Rally Site. Several local artists have entered, and all participants will be displaying and selling their items at the Rally. If you've wanted to invest in some local artwork, now's your chance. Milwaukee's Queer Nation is planning a special surprise. Call them at 643-5833 for more FUNDED IN PART information. We're looking forward to presenting the Best Pride Parade & Rally ever! BY A GRANT FROM CREAM CITY FOUNDATION May 30, 1991—June 12, 1991—WISCONSIN LIGHT-6 Another Note... Give the People Light and they FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK By Terry Boughner world. Soon after we go to press — this Friday willfind their own way. going to march because as hooky as evening as a matter of fact, Jet's Bar, as 1 was going to write a formal editorial I'm I believe in this country, in its Jet's, will close for the last time. about Pride Week and all that it means. it sounds things like equal rights for that on the very next day, it will But an editorial speaks for the paper and ideals; I know equality, freedom and if I don't again as the "3 B's", but I think the paper is composed of many everyone, open The in gear and stand up, the time to say to Jet herself, a individuals with many ideas about Pride, get my rear end that this is think it's okay to take thanks for all she's done for this so I'll speak for myself. "they" might hearty Wisconsin — and from a lot of community over the years. First off. I'm not proud that I'm Gay. them away from me this land. been my pleasure and honor to Why should I be? I didn't, after all, have other minorities in It has because I believe in her a little bit; to see the warmth of Light anything to do with it. I was born that I'm going to march know expansive and and to understand the caring way. So, why then will I be marching? a deity who's wonderful, her smile masks and behind she had for everyone. Jet is one Simple. I'm sick to death, fed up to here, free; lives behind many concern activity, a state people who only come along angry as hell, call it what you will, of all them all is an actuality, an of those process of creation, often and on behalf of Wisconsin the yahoos trying to make me believe that of becoming, a every so structured on light. me particularly, lemme say to I'm less than what I am. supreme intelligence Light and though it is a lot." Hey, I've got my faults — by the car And you know something, you, Jet, "Love yotr if I don't do my the future. load — but my Gay sexuality isn't one of drawn to me, if I think Best of luck in the flag, so to them and no radio talk-jockey who doesn't part, get out there and wave to it. Maybe know the difference between stridency speak, I might not be drawn maybe not, but that's An Announcement and profundity; no minister trying to hawk that makes sense, Wisconsin Light and In Step Magazine his faith in the market place of ideas in the what I think. will not announce the sponsorship of a fundraiser name of some little, tiny god he's I'm going to march because I pleasure of for State Rep. David Clarenbach who is invented, is going to make me think deny myself the wonderful know, me with running for Congress. The fundraiser will otherwise. seeing all the people I individuals and yet be on August 15, 1991 and will be a Editorial Offices What they do is make life mean, very them, all of us Executive & And that party/garden soiree. Further details will mean, always mean — or at least they try together, part of the community. 1843 N. Palmer people; a be forthcoming as the date draws near. to do it and, I figure, if I'm not out there community is part of a great history While we here in Milwaukee cannot Milwaukee, WI 53212 marching under the rainbow flag, they people who stretch as far back as mighty actually vote for Rep. Clarenbach, his just might get away with it. goes; who have made (414) 372-2773 successful candidacy is of great I'm going to march because my life contributions to the course and culture of [414] 289-0789 importance to all of us who support Light FAX: isn't mean. Not a bit of it. I have someone each civilization on every continent on the human rights for all people. This who I love very much and he (poof soul) earth. PROFESSIONAL STAFF fundraiser will offer all of us here in loves me and together we form a family. As I write — sit here pecking away — Milwaukee who owe him so much, to lend Publisher Yep, Rev., a family. Maybe your god Pride Week is soon upon us. Am I proud? going to celebrate and our help to him now that it is needed. Jerry Johnson doesn't like that, but mine does (maybe I No, I am not. Am I should introduce you two) and I'm happy by that celebration, shake my puny fist Executive Editor your ‘‘. ho portrayed themselves as men in some about that 'cause I've reached an age against the evil of the world? You bet categories. The winner chose to wear a painted Terry Boughner, Ph.d. when I've discovered that love and a boots I am. Hope to see you there too. on beard and mustache for one category and family is not all that common in this the Runner-up wore a mustache and portrayed News Editor male anatomy for one of her numbers. If that's Jamakaya a choice they make for themselves, fine, but I LETTERS have a hard time supporting that kind of Lesbian representation in our communities. Entertainment Editor We have enough strikes against us and Arts & I find it disappointing 'that my own Lesbian perpetrating the heterosexual myth about who Geno Sisters and Gay Brothers would choose they think we are is not a way to get acceptance AAA Auto Club exclusion and discrimination as the official in our community. There's a difference 1'O THE EDITOR: that is intended to call for Advertising Manager policy of an event between being masculine and dressing up to I read in the "News Briefs" how a Seattle, support of equal rights. Furthermore, I find appear as a man. Jerry Johnson Washington chapter of the AAA Auto Club is such discrimination incredibly ironic since the So, to the programmers behind the 372-2773 now recognizing Associate Memberships to very notion of a March on Washington was first Mr/Ms/Miss Gay Madison--maybe you need same-sex partners and is being heralded as the proposed and advanced in the late 1970's by to consider as a 4th category--for women as first and only chapter in the U.S. to do so. Harvey Milk, America's first publicly men (as you allow for men to go as women in Advertising Representative I am sorry to inform you otherwise, but my acknowledged Gay Atheist. As Harvey Milk the "Miss" category); and for the Gay, Chris Baster partner of 7 years and I have held a joint was an outspoken Atheist, he would not be Lesbian and heterosexual world who happened Associate Membership since Spring of 1989, welcome at your March. Think about it. upon this pageant, the winning representation through the AAA Chapter located in Racine, The March Committee seems to have no as you see it, is not what most of us Lesbians problem with mass religious spectacles, that in are really COLUMNISTS WI. Neither of us realized this was a big deal about. (so to speak) until reading your news brief. addition to promoting divisive sectarian —Pam Meyer One evening a telemarketer phoned and we religion, are offensive to the 18% of our Madison State Rep. David E. Clarenbach, Karen patiently listened to her sales pitch. Declining community who are Atheist. Yet, they refuse to Lamb, Ph.D., Jamakaya, Bill Meunier, the offer, we explained our problem of allow a single speaker to publicly acknowledge Maytee Aspuro, Deb Procknow. spending $$ for a policy which would not be their Gay and Lesbian Atheism. inclusive of both drivers in the household. The 1 hope that the March, despite its official saleswoman asked a few more questions and policy of blatant adherence to bigotry, is we explicitly stated that we were not related in successful and that its efforts will produce real any form and that we were, in fact, a same-sex and positive change for our beleaguered couple involved in a long-term relationship. community. However, I again cannot in good REPORTERS (The things we explain to strangers...) conscience attend nor support this March until The saleswoman again asked questions a national Atheist spokesperson is invited to Eugene Brzenk, Ph.D., Sue Burke, regarding our auto insurance policies and then speak at that podium. Michael Lisowski, Jamakaya. stated that there would be no problem issuing a Mr. Siegel, I only wish that you, in future joint AAA membership. So we said "OK" and "Letters to the Editor," cut the bull about Madison's Classic Dance Bar waited to discover "the catch." "getting the message to diverse elements of When the policy arrived, it was as the our community" and be honest. Inform the telemarketer presented it. There was no catch public that the March on Washington for Friday Happy Hour the right Typography & Process Graphics — no hidden clause. So you see, there may be Lesbian and Gay equal rights reserves countless others in Wisconsin or the U.S. who to discriminate and exclude anyone they 5 to 7 pm C.S. P., INCORPORATED have forged ahead in uncharted territory, choose. Drink Specials oblivious to the so-called historical significance I will leave you with the words of Harvey THE WISCONSIN UGHT is published biweekly by NOVO feelings. Complimentary N. Palmer. of such actions, thinking all the while how it's Milk that ditto my and a GRAPHICS. LTD.. with offices at 1843 nothing even smacking, or smelling, Milwaukee, WI 53212. Advertising and copy deadline is the really nothing important — until you run across "I want Cheese & Fruit Buffet Thursday prior to publication. Opinions expressed by a statement or news brief in a Gay community or hinting of religion." writers in WISCONSIN UGHT are not necessarily those of newspaper (keep up the good work). —Mark Franceschini the publisher, editor, or our advertisers. Any reference however, having a difficult time madE to any individual or organization should not be P.S. We are, National Secretary, American Gay/Lesbian construed as an indication of the same's sexual or affection finding an insurance broker willing to offer a Atheists orientation or preference. All copy, text, design. photos. and joint "renters" policy. Any offers? Houston, TX Saturdays illustrations in advertisements are published with the —Cindi Lampman & Diane Giles understanding that the advertiser is fully authorized and has Vintage Disco & House secured proper written consent for the use of names. Racine, WI Madison Pageant pictures. or testimonials of any living person, and 9 pm — $2.00* Cover publish and cause such TO THE EDITOR: WISCONSIN UGHT may lawfully DJ: Ginny publication to be made; and the advertiser agrees by I am writing in response to C. save blameless the D.C. March the 1991 submitting ads to indemnify and Mr/Ms/Miss Gay Madison pageant held this publication of any error that may be contained in said ad. TO THE EDITOR: 'Bring this ad and get in free. WISCONSIN UGHT does not accept any responsibility for past April 28 at the New Bar of the Hotel any claims made by advertisers. The entire contents of Mr. Drew Siegle's letter to the editor in the Washington complex. As last year's Ms Gay _ The Cardinal Bar, WISCONSIN UGHT are © Copyrighted and protected May 2. 1991 issue of The Wisconsin Light, Madison (for Lesbians), and as a member of 418 E. Wilson Street, 251-0080 under the Federal Copyright Act and International concerning the upcoming planning meeting for Conventions. Reproduction of any portion of any issue will the audience this year, my understanding of not be permitted without express written permission of the third March on Washington for Lesbian and the competition and its purpose is to select a NOVO GRAPHICS, LTD. Legal venue is Milwaukee County. Gay Rights. caused me to experience mixed qualified and appropriate candidate from each Wisconsin. Printed in the U.S.A. emotions as I read its contents. On one hand, category to represent Madison locally and MAKE GAY Copyright © 1991 as an activist, I support such public assemblies state-wide. The winner is selected based on of Gay and Lesbian people, however, on the appearance and performance in three MILWAUKEE PROUD! By Novo Graphics, Ltd. other hand. I know that people like myself most categories- -Formal, creative/swimwear and likely will not be welcome to join and take part. talent. Office Hours: You see. I have been active in the Gay and First of all, I'd like to credit each contestant Lesbian movement for many years. In fact, I for their time and energy and their ability to Monday-Friday-9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. serve as a national board member, as well as, express the diversity within the Gay/Lesbian national secretary of a national Gay and communities. My concern, and reason for JOIN US 24-hour recording Lesbian organization with over 4,000 members. writing are two- fold. I also serve as managing editor for a national One: I became aware of the discrepancy in monthly Gay and Lesbian journal that is also in Milwaukee's SUBSCRIPTIONS judging after the competition. Two of the distributed to 25 foreign nations. I have worked judges were also contestants and one, I hear, Gay First-class subscription rate is $24.95 for, demonstrated with, written about, was busy at another bar in the complex. If the Pride March supported and celebrated most local and for one year (25 issues). New Bar hopes to continue this contest with national Gay and Lesbian organizations. any validity or class, I feel some respect to the and Celebration Third-class subscription rate is $11.95 However. I know that I will not be welcome at performers can be offered at minimal by having for one year (25 issues). the third March on Washington for Lesbian and unbiased, attentive judges. If not, don't call it a Foreign subscription rates available Gay Rights as I was not welcome at any that contest and none of the competitors have to be were previously held. upon request. interested in an out-come. You see in spite of my personal and financial Secondly, I wish to address the support, and my dedication to Gay and Lesbian representation of Lesbians by two of the four Heartfelt I hanks to the Institutional Member rights and organizations, I am "guilty" of a women competitors. As a Lesbian and past heinous crime. I am an Atheist. competitor, I am aware of the range and Milwaukee Lesbian/Gay The March on Washington for Lesbian and diversity of women in our community. I Pride Committee for their Gay rights feels that it has an absolute right to encourage differences and do not judge women violate the First Amendment of the United for their choices. But I also continue to battle Hard Work and States Constitution and discriminate against against references that Lesbians want to look Community Pride. people on the basis of their religious beliefs like men, or be men. Granted, there may be and non- beliefs. Past March Organizing women that do. but a majority of Lesbians Committees have decided (after they cashed enjoy being women and being with women. GAY AND LESBIAN our check of course) that the presence of a Many of us are feminine and some are not. PRESS ASSOCIATION Lesbian and Gay speaker who is an Atheist In addressing the show, I have a hard time Walter R. Brandt would be "offensive" and therefore all with the selection of the winner and 1st Runner Atheists should be excluded. tip in the Lesbian category, both being women May 30, 1991—June 12, 1991—WISCONSIN LIGHT-7 Miller Brewing and Bank One LAMM to Hold Second Host Corporate AIDS Walk Breakfast Pancake Breakfast June 17 [Milwaukee]- To date, 12 corporations As of May 20, 1991, corporate sponsors [Milwaukee]. The Lesbian Alliance of Many wonderful prizes will be raffled have pledged their support and for the 1991 Wisconsin AIDS Walk Metro Milwaukee (LAMM) is proud to off, and great fun will be had by all. Bring sponsorship for the 1991 Wisconsin AIDS include: announce its second annual PANCAKE your father — it is Father's Day! Walk, many as a result of a corporate Miller Brewing Company, Aurora BREAKFAST, a major event of Pride Celebrate with the Lesbian Alliance — leadership breakfast sponsored by Miller Health Care, Bank One, Time Insurance Week 1991; Sunday, June 17, from 10:00 see you Sunday, June 17! ' Brewing Company and Bank One. Company, Thelen Engineering and a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Shorewood Chief Executive officers Leonard Associates, North Avenue Pharmacy, Women's Club in Hubbard Park, 3565 N. Goldstein, Miller Brewing Company and J.H. Collectibles, Wisconsin Energy Morris Blvd. Tickets are $5.00 in NORTH WOODS Fred Cullen, Bank One, hosted the Corp., Wisconsin Electric Power advance, $6.00 at the door, and are breakfast on March 22 at the University Company, WICOR, Kohl's Department available at Outpost Natural Foods, 102 VACATION SPECIAL Club in Milwaukee. Stores, and Miller Compressing E. Capitol Dr., or People's Books, 1808 The commitment of companies for the Company. N. Farwell in Milwaukee. 2 people, 3 nights: $90 plus tax; 2 1990 Wisconsin AIDS Walk reflected the The Wisconsin AIDS Walk, scheduled This event is a fundraiser for LAMM, people 5 nights: $140 plus tax. Sun.- Thurs. excluding holidays at your importance of corporate and community for September 22 on Milwaukee's as well as a great opportunity to socialize support for the response to AIDS. The Lakefront, is a community event, bed-&-breakfast second home in the and celebrate with the Lesbian/Gay great north woods. (Ask about North- breakfast, according to to the purpose of this produced by MAP in response community. Everyone is welcome. We star House for group outings!) Doug Nelson, executive director of the AIDS epidemic in Wisconsin. Through the will be serving an all-you-can-eat menu of Milwaukee AIDS Project (MAP), was to support of these and many other pancakes, sausage, coffee, juice, and the NORTHLAND HOUSE increase awareness among companies as corporations, the Walk will generate the very best in real Wisconsin butter, or, if 609 Hwy. 77, Pence, WI 54550 to the effects of AIDS in their community. funds necessary to support the you prefer, margarine. (715) 561-3120 "The goal of the breakfast was to provide educational and support services the opportunity for corporations to available for people with AIDS and to respond to the AIDS epidemic and invest increase awareness of HIV disease and in the second annual Wisconsin AIDS the AIDS epidemic throughout the state. Walk." 310 E. Wilson St. P.O. Box 310 AIDS Memorial Service and Madison, WI 53701 608/255-8582 Candlelight March Held May 19 /UNITEDTF [Milwaukee]- On Sunday, May 19, two Chair of the Coalition, Dawn Wolff and Madison's Lesbian & Gay Agency for Social Change place in conjunction with the Dan Trzebiatowski, two people living with events took • Lesbian Line-608/255-0743 8th Annual International AIDS AIDS, and Joan Lawrence from MAP who As a volunteer, you Candlelight Memorial and Mobilization. read a statement by Doug Nelson the • Gay Men's Line — 608/255-4297 make the difference! First, there was a memorial service Executive Director. • Greely Memorial Library Coalition officers felt the memorial held at St. James Episcopal Church in (Operated by Madison Gay/Lesbian Resource Center) Stop in or call. . . Milwaukee where about 200 people service, march and rally were a success. gathered to remember their loved ones • - • duo and friends who have died from AIDS. The service was sponsored by the $*. $r;ci,,...5.1 • • Milwaukee AIDS Project (MAP) and Dignity, with special music provided by the Cream City Chorus and the Fest City Singers. The service included also a special litany for healing, a ritual of dance and incense, special readings, and a short eulogy by Rev. Ray Sousa. • . Later in the evening, the People Living • H. Wisconsin .- • • With AIDS Coalition of , • i sponsored the first Candlelight March, the purposes of which were to remember 141 • d!ii those who have died of AIDS; to support ".••• • those who are presently living with HIV, and to offer some hope for those who will • r=.•fi be affected in the future. • :r•"' •+ der The March began at the Reuss Federal f ht;...,;;; Building and proceeded down Wisconsin -Skh Avenue to the War Memorial Center. A short rally was held with State Representative Peter Bock as a keynote speaker. His brother died from AIDS two years ago. - • Other speakers included Jerry Smith, Community Raises $9,000 for MAP Client Services ---, ,--•--,'-`'A"-"::i:. ;i•.'f,:: .m"-- -:.<,,, . . . • < _t• [Milwaukee]- Since the beginning of !--....e7...-`11.0„. • . -.. -(-• 1991, more than $9,000 has been raised Z!'"!' ... • ... ' ' special fundraising events held fr.4 ,,,,_±.e3-7).,14 through - , ,24,:4'.-iy•,-.. .1 " * C, ''.. '.'"'? by bars and other community 7;. .,'"..114,-"1""'....&.s.425e for client organizations to be used •••,... ..,...0 4:74,"•, •ait':., ;,....-,'!.,...,..,,'-5,".c. services at the Milwaukee AIDS Project •.<4 -.F # i';' '''..r- a;;-71"'• 2 -•:).•:=. (MAP). ,...*. -I' • ..., - '. ••••.-;"•.- In 1991, MAP must raise $740,000 in r,--..-- order for it to continue to provide high comprehensive services for :,,:-,::<- - 4.-::-•-_,2,-;".-;- ,-;:-- quality, -.:•. •;'‘'''. -e")':7 -•?_:+7,;?'.t.$ people living with HIV disease throughout • ft.,.:',.. 1•F-1".-.; the metropolitan Milwaukee area. Much ... .."'4)- . .---"fe,•",, • of this is raised through special • *Ix" c;-;•`. :?: fundraising events including events .,-,:.,!• d‘..-•-•.:,e," 4."...,-,-: planned and organized by bars and other -•,.;• ,,;,- community agencies and organizations. •• ,.;e11- The following organizations held special events during the first four months of 1991: La Cage [Jan.]; Las Vegas Night at Partners [Jan.]; "Clash of the Titans" at the Triangle [Jan.]; Milwaukee Repertory Theater [Jan., Feb., April]; Stars Against AIDS at Jet's Place [Jan.];La Cage with Bonnie Bitch [Feb.]; Club 94 [Feb.]; Mr. and Mrs. Black Gay Wisconsin Pageant [March]; Boot Camp Auction [Mar.]; Judy Tenuta at La Cage [Mar.]; Possum Queen Festival [Mar.]; MIL-MA-IDS Bowling Tournament [April]; HIT Against AIDS [May]. MAP sincerely thanks everyone who planned, organized and attended each of these events. Their support of the work done at MAP is truly heartwarming. There is much work to be done. If you are interested in planning a special event for MAP or its affiliate, Southeast Wisconsin AIDS Project in Kenosha, call MAP for more information at (414) 273-1991. ge '14/ 12

a May 30, 1991—June 12, 1991—WISCONSIN LIGHT-8 225 Attend Cream City Foundation Casino Night By Terry Boughner and also let me say that the buffet table — [Milwaukee]- The dice shook and catered by Grubb's Pub — was lavish — rattled. The flip-flip of the cards was as usual, and, as usual, I helped myself heard, as the Cream City Foundation's lavishly. Fifth Annual Casino night got under way Hour upon hour, there were on Sunday, May 19. As last year, this mini-raffles announced by John Luedtke year it was held in the War Memorial who was droll, just the right spark of Center. humor as he announced the prizes. As So, let me say, I had a wonderful time normal, I didn't win anything (if one person were in a raffle and it was me, I'd Mass lose), but the prizes were really nice — Wedding bottles of liquor and wine, dinner certificates, works of art, washes and cuts Planned at at Diva's and a whole lot more. I sat down near the bar (where else?) in June 15 Rally the smoking section (where else?). There [Milwaukee]- Queer Nation/Milwaukee was a steady stream of customers, served (QN/M) is preparing to join in the by bartenders, (Rick et al.) the beer festivities at this year's Milwaukee donated by Miller and their time donated Several women are trying their luck at the Cream City Foundation's Casino Night which was held May 19 at Lesbian/Gay Pride Celebration. All by Joe of This Is It. Milwaukee's lakefront War Memorial building. Queers are invited to march in the QN Prizes, food, drink, no matter. Other • contingent in the Pride Parade on bars chipped in as well, Ballgame, C'est • • Saturday, June 15, and all Queer partners La Vie, La Cage, 219, Triangle, Wreck . ballgame . are encouraged to join in QN/M's mass Room and Phoenix. • • wedding at the Pride Rally in Juneau Park The entertainment was provide by John • • following the Parade. QN/M will also be Claussen at the piano and a mini-concert SERVING THE • • selling T-shirts, buttons, stickers and by the Fest City Singers, giving just a • COMMUNITY • marriage certificates at the rally. taste of their upcoming cabaret, • • The Marital Rights Petition is still "History, Herstory, Ourstory." FOR OVER • • circulating and will also be at the QN/M I've probably forgotten something or • 18 YEARS AND • table that day. Reports indicated that as someone, but the point is that again, the • • of press time, QN/M has Foundation put on a success. According PROUD... • over 700 • signatures on the petition. to Chuck Brotz, 225 people attended, but • Copies of the petition will be given to as of press time, the amount of proceeds 196 South 2nd Street, • • the Wisconsin Legislature, was not available. • State Milwaukee 273-7474 • Wisconsin State Attorney General Jim It was a great good time and the same . Doyle and Milwaukee County Clerk of will be true next year. Courts Rod Lanser. Mr. Lanser's copy will be hand-delivered on Monday, June 17 as more same-sex couples attempt to file for marriage licenses. QN/M ake Your Next Step encourages all Queers to join in this action. QN/M has only one more scheduled meeting before these Pride activities — Monday, June 3, at 7:00 p.m. in the first With Pride! floor meeting room of the downtown Milwaukee Public Library. Try to attend. For more info, call Tim at 384-3911 or Stan at 643- 5833. T-SHIRTS $16.00 Air Force Must 100% COTTON, 4-COLOR LOGO ON WHITE M, L, XL, XXL Pay Benefits SWEATSHIRTS $30.00 To Gay Vet 100% COTTON, 4-COLOR LOGO [Los Angeles, CA]- An administrative ON WHITE M, L. XL law judge reversed a decision of the California Employment Development Department (EDD) which had denied POSTERS $15.00 unemployment compensations benefits to 24"X26", 4-COLOR LOGO a man discharged from the Air Force after he stated he was Gay. Jody Brakefield, age 20, was initially denied unemployment benfits because GREETING CARDS $ 1.50 the Air Force contended that individuals 5"X7", 4-COLOR LOGO, discharged for homosexuality were ineligible for benefits ordinarily granted BLANK INSIDE to ex-servicemembers. Brakefield's successful appeal, handled by the Lambda Legal Defense and Education BUTTONS $ 1.00 Fund, establishes that the military cannot 1 1/2" SQUARE. B/W discharge service members for homosexuality and then turn around and deny them unemployment benefits for no STICKERS longer being in the armed services. $ .05 Brakefield's sexual orientation was 1"X2" B/W, PURPLE discovered after a barracks inspection revealed copies of Gay-identified magazines under his mattress. Brakefield, who had entered the military at age 17, had only recently acknowledged to himself that he was Gay, and had never KEITH engaged in any same-sex conduct. Upon HARING NCOD LOGO discovery of the magazines, he On sale at retail outlets acknowledged to his commanding officer around the country or simply order by mail that he believed himself to be Gay. Please send me: Discharged abruptly, though honorably, T-SHIRTS, size(s) in December, 1990, Brakefield sought @ $16.00 each unemployment benefits to tide him over SWEATSHIRTS, size(s) @ $30.00 each until he could find a job, but his request was denied. POSTERS @ $15.00 each Lambda Staff Attorney Mary GREETING CARDS • $ 1.50 each Newcombe, who handled the appeal in Lambda's Los Angeles office, BUTTONS • $ 1.00 each commented, "Jody Brakefield's STICKERS • $ .05 each discharge for being Gay — despite his excellent service record — exemplifies Shipping & handling: Sub-total the irrationality of the military's policy $3.00 for first shirt, or sweat or posters excluding Gay men and Lesbians from the $1.00 for service. The denial of Jody's each shirt or sweat after the first Shipping unemployment benefits shows just how $1.00 for buttons, stickers, or cards low the military will stoop to persecute Lesbians and Gay men." Total Brakefield, who found a job in late NAME ADDRESS March and was able to live with a friend CITY STATE ZIP while he was looking for employment, PHONES FAX stated: "After three and a half years of service, I believe I deserved better VISA/MC EXP. DATE treatment from the government. I did nothing wrong; I just didn't want to lie SIGNATURE about who I am." Both the Air Force and the EDD have the right to appeal the decision, but have For more information, please write or call: National Coming Out Day, not yet filed an appeal. P.O. Box 8349, Santa Fe, NM 87504, 505-982-2558 or 1-800-445-NCOD May 30, 1991—June 12, 1991—WISCONSIN LIGHT-9 adult, consensual sexual activity of military personnel. NGLTF is circulating Advertise National Coalition of Gay petitions calling on President Bush to rescind the policy. For copies of the In Foundations Is Formed petitions. contact Tim Drake, NGLTF, 1734 14th St. NW. Washington, D.C. The Cream City (such as a single county) is short sighted, Wisconsin Light [Milwaukee]- 20009. (202) 332- 6483. Foundation (CCF) and four other Lesbian in that growth cannot be properly fostered atmosphere and Gay foundations from around the without looking at the overall [414] 372-2773 light, country have formed a new organization. and needs in a wider area. In this The National Coalition of Gay and Lesbian one of the coalition's first cooperative campaign, Foundations is a coalition of community efforts will be a national media sources of based charitable organizations that designed to generate new GAY YOUTH MILWAUKEE by benefit the Lesbian and Gay community. support for Gay and Lesbian causes as Formed during a conference in San instilling in people in rural as well to support Francisco over the weekend of March 9th metropolitan areas the need pireplaihg oou inextt and 10th, the five organizations seek to their own causes. Foundation, share ideas and concepts, discuss mutual Besides the Cream City gemenation of. letters Foundation organizational and fundraising issues and the coalition includes Equity (San problems, and foster an atmosphere of (Portland), Horizons Foundation ...Since 1979 philanthropy through coordinated efforts. Francisco), PhilanthroFund Foundation The meeting, attended by Don Schwamb (Minneapolis), and Pride Together in Pride! in the representing the CCF, agreed on several (Seattle). Several other foundations the country are also areas of cooperation, and methods of eastern part of Phone 265.8500 sharing ideas on a regular basis through considering participating. maintains conference calls and annual conferences. The Cream City Foundation Enterprise Member organizations are all its offices at the Milwaukee Suite 217B, community based, deriving funding from Center, 2821 N. 4th Street the CCF at Lambda Rising the members of the community itself. All Milwaukee WI 53212. Contact about member groups serve regional to 414/ 265-0880 for more information statewide geographical areas; they CCF or the new coalition. conclude that funding only a small area • Expezience provocative lauct4, opinion, informed criticism, BOOK Pentagon Letter Is Blasted al2r=1116 16111111M1111 enlightening essays and I he revealing interviews. BOOK REPwRT As 'Arrogant' and 'Ignorant' 41•11 11111 each A Culture in a Crucible (Washington, D.C.1- In a week of new nation's capital to rescind the policy. • Lively and exciting, of and controversial developments in The Pentagon letter to members issue presents the best policy Washington around the Department of Congress defends the anti-Gay the gay & lesbian literary then Defense's (DOD) anti-Gay policy, with standard form-letter language, world has to offer. of activists are blasting as "arrogant" and dismisses the lawmakers' comparison of "ignorant" a Pentagon letter to the policy with the racial segregation • A Contemporary Review members of Congress and other American troops prior to 1948. of lesbian & gay literature, statements that indicate the military is as "Societal attitudes about homosexuals BOOK REPORT is the only defines the entrenched as ever in defending its derive from conduct that publication of its kind! discriminatory policy. class, not from a neutral characteristic such as skin color," said Captain T.D. The Pentagon memo, dated May 3, Celebrate the Gay & Lesbian iLae.,~,n,- pr Flortirgia - Ns flay Sptrit - p Policy 1991 , is in response to a March 15 letter Keating. director, Legal "We do Literary Experience! from 40 Members of Congress to Requirement & Resources, USN. plan to reassess the Department's President Bush urging the White House not Please send me: ( )12 issues— $18.00 ( )24 issues— $28.00 to rescind the policy. "The letter policy on homosexuality." by U.S. Rep. ( ) Check/M.O. ( ) ArnerEx. ( ) VISA ( ) MasterCard dismisses the opinion of the lawmakers In a statement released (D-MA), the author of the and arrogantly states the policy is here to Gerry E. Studds # Exp Date notes, "The Card stay," said Tim Drake, director of the original letter, Studds that it has Name Signature National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Pentagon is essentially saying the worst of (NGLTF) Military Freedom Initiative. the obligation to mirror Address society's prejudices. 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Filmmaker Peter Adair (bottom right) appears in his own film, Absolutely Positive, with 11 others who also have tested positive for the HIV virus. The irreverent and candid film leads off the fourth season of P.O.V. Tuesday, June 18 at WE'RE,PR VID1 10 p.m. (ET; check local listings) on PBS. Delmar Middleton (top right) contracted HIV through a blood transfusion and passed it to his wife Margie (at his left). Mary Corwin (bottom left) and Doris Butler (top left) are among one and a half million Americans infected with HIV. Most will get AIDS within 16 years. Corwin's daughter Sinead is negative. (Photos: Adair and the Middletons/Janet Cole; the Corwins and Butler/Luis Delgado). Daniel Lentz Will Perform In Milwaukee on June 15-16 - TOGETHER WHEREVER WE GO!" {Milwaukee]- Daniel Lentz and the be performing at the UWM Fine Arts 0 Daniel Lentz Group will be heard for the Recital Hall, 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd. in first time in Milwaukee when they Milwaukee. Tickets are $10 for perform at the UWM Fine Arts Recital individuals, $8 for Seniors and $5 for E and may be purchased at Hall on Saturday, June 15 at 8:00 p.m. students T Rodgers & Hammerstein and Sunday, June 16 at 7:30 p.m. Milwaukee TIX (414) 271-3335 or from H Lentz and the Daniel Lentz Group are Present Music (414) 271- 0711. Scotch & Soda presented by the National Performance E Bogey & Bacall Network (NPN) and Present Music. NPN R Arm & Hammer is a project of New York's Dance Theater .1.1•M•m=•••• Liz & Workshop in collaboration with Present =Mt Music. The ,NPN and the Lentz Group's The Twin Cities 41111111111k "WHEW dE NN. PRESENT..., c 1=/1/ performance in Milwaukee have been Bacon & Eggs ••••••• m•• •. N ••••mim... made possible with major national Ginger & Fred ••• funding from the Ford Foundation, The Pew Charitable Trusts, the Lila Black, Star & Frost Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund and the The Andrews Sisters Dance and Inter-Arts programs of the P THE CREAM CITY CHORUS & GAY PRIDE National Endowment for the Arts. R Daniel Lentz, who has lived and worked in California since 1968, is an innovative and important voice in the new music scene. Lentz's works have been performed by Saturday, June 15 8 p.m. performed by the Los Angeles E The Day of Milwaukee's Philharmonic, the Baltimore Symphony Gay & Lesbian Pride Parade and the Pacific Mozart Ensemble. THEDANIEL LENTZ GROUP Centennial Hall Lentz's compositional music travels 733 North 8th Street have taken him from the austere $8 in advance $10 at the door electronic music of the 1960's through {Special group rates available) process music and his own brand of for more information call minimalism. Recently, Lentz has moved Saturday, June 15 8:00 p.m. (414) 344-WCCC to break with the repetitious nature of the minimalists, retaining their tonal Sunday, June 16 7:30 p.m. Please join us after simplicity and immediate beauty, but UWM Milwaukee's Gay & Lesbian Pride Parade. making the music move in unexpected, Fine Arts Recital Hall Come share our pride and help us yet colorful directions. kick off a week of prideful events. 1?6 Using a wide assortment of digital Tickets 810.00 samplers and synthesizers (via keyboard, percussion and wind MIDI- controllers) MILWAUKEE TIX - 271-3335 the Lentz Group is capable of producing a Special Guest Stars varied and rich palette of timbres. Lentz UWM FINE AIM BOX OFFICE - 229-4308 also uses "live-multitrack" recording to 0 THE MINNESOTA FREEDOM BAND 0 further enhance the numbers and sound possibilities. ti%4 N AT 10‘ N AL PERFORMANCE Daniel Lentz and the Lentz Group will NETWORK May 30, 1991—June 12, 1991—WISCONSIN LIGHT-11 Media Awareness To Be Theme P .

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For Peter Mortensen, artistic director considered to be an aberration, a singular Pete of Milwaukee's Fest City Singers, the occurrence. There was no recognition of a group's 1991 cabaret has provided a Gay or Lesbian population. cherished opportunity: the chance "to Anything approaching a "Gay participate in the creation of media identity" was, of necessity, negatively awareness for a group whose defined — defined by what it was not. contributions have, for most of history, Gay men were considered to be gone unrecognized and/or ignored by displaced women. Lesbians were society." displaced men. Just as African The Fest City Singers' show, Americans have been defined initially in "History, Herstory, Ourstory" is a contrast to the white population, Gays and musical review of the development of Gay Lesbians were identified negatively, only identity from the 1950's to the present. in relation to heterosexuals. "Gays and Often rollicking, sometimes dramatic, Lesbians were forced to identify with the always moving, the show uses the very forces that oppressed and negated popular music of the period (with some them to obtain any identity at all," original lyrics by Mortensen as well as by Mortenson stated. Sherman Leatherberg (left), Eric Peters, Jack Holzhuster, Steve Fix and Bob Quint will perform in such artists as Meg Christian, Chris The Gay movement toward a Gay and the 'Images of Labor' musical review on June 22 in Milwaukee. Williamson and Kristen Lems) to tell the Lesbian identity, including the riot at the story of the struggle for Gay identity and Stonewall Inn, Mortensen said, "was to recognition. allow Gays and Lesbians, for the first 'Images of Labor' Musical Mortensen, who studied theatre and time, to physically resist harassment and dance at the University of Wisconsin- by implication, to allow them to resist Review To Play Milwaukee Milwaukee and has had extensive being defined only in relation to what they lMilwaukeel- On Saturday, June 22 at Will Rock" and "No For an Answer;" experience as a performer and were supposedly 'lacking."' 8:30 p.m., a unique musical revue and the musical revue "Pins and choreographer, has a strong interest in all The development of a Gay movement entitled "Images of Labor From Needles," written by Harold Rome and aspects of cultural work. allowed Gay people to define themselves American Musical Theatre" will be produced by the International Ladies "If what I wanted to do was solely to in a positive, experiential way, Mortensen presented in Cooley Auditorium of the Garment Workers Union. produce theatre," Mortensen said, "I'd explained. That definition was of Milwaukee Area Technical College, 1015 There are also songs from approach schools or community theatres. necessity, broad, because it involved a N. Sixth St. Admission is free. "Steeltown," a musical developed in the But there are plenty of people to do that broad spectrum of humanity. And that "Images of Labor" includes a wide 1980's by the San Francisco Mime and do it very well. I feel we have identity is still evolving. variety of songs about workers and unions Troupe in cooperation with the something to say, a story to tell, one that "Once invisible, we are now visible," from the American musical theatre. Solo, Steelworkers union. Other numbers are needs to be heard." said Mortensen. "We're having to ensemble and choral music will be drawn from George Gershwin's "Porgy Hundreds of years ago, history was decide what we like and dislike about performed by 14 soloists, a 20 voice and Bess," Leonard Bernstein's " On transmitted in oral form and everyone ourselves and one another. As a case in chorus, a pianist and a five piece band. the Town," and the 1954's "Pajama Most songs in the concert are from Game," with its lighthearted look at a three highly political shows written in the strike situation. 1930's: two pro-union shows by Gay The show includes a rousing narration composer Marc Blitzstein, "The Cradle which introduces the songs and links them to current issues on labor's struggles. heard, but we will speak for those among "Images of Labor" was developed us who, because of violence or disease, through the collaboration of the University have had their voices stilled. Their of Wisconsin-Madison School of Music histories, too, are our legacy and must not and the Wisconsin AFL-CIO. It was first be lost." performed in Madison in 1990 and played "History, Herstory, Ourstory" will be to a standing room only crowd. presented at the Stackner Cabaret, 108 E. The Milwaukee performance of Wells St., in Milwaukee at 7:00 p.m. and "Images of Labor" is sponsored by the 10:00 p.m. on Friday, June 7th and at 7:00 State AFL-CIO, several local unions, the p.m. on Sunday, June 9. Tickets are $10, MATC Continuing Education Division and including a free glass of champagne and the Miller Brewing Company which can be reserved by calling the Stackner underwrote the show with a grant. Cabaret Box Office at (414) 272-1994 or For further information, call David the Festline at (414) 962- 7221. Newby at (414) 771-0700.

FEST CITY SINGERS eir present Several Fest City Singers are shown rehearsing for their June 7-9 concert. took part in learning and disseminating it, point, many Lesbians, at one point, Mortensen explained. Now, with the needed to separate in order to be able to proliferation of print and electronic media, determine just how they differed, not only history has become a passive experience from straight women, but from Gay for most people; they rely on the media to men." codify and provide their history. The media, Mortensen explained, is This puts Gay men and Lesbians at a important in helping Gay people to codify particular disadvantage. Because Gay and and validate their experience, to create a Lesbian history is not part of the history. And the creation and expansion mainstream cultural experience, it is not of a Gay media — one which speaks to our widely reported in mainstream media. As experience whether through the press, a result. Gays and Lesbians are often film, song, theatre, etc., is nothing less unaware of their own history. than miraculous. Mortensen sees a danger in Gays and "In 'History, Herstory, Ourstory,' we Lesbians failing to learn the history of celebrate all of our experience — the bad their own culture. and the good. It's all part of who we are, "One often hears, `I'm free to live as I and we need to validate our history if we wish. I don't see why we need a wish to avoid repeating it." movement,"' Mortensen said. "People "Still, what we're presenting is not the who say this don't realize that the whole story. How could it be when 'freedom' to live as we wish, the very everyday we are adding to it? The show is concept of a possibly 'other' choice, has a reminder that we have a history and that come about only as the result of a real we have a responsibility to remember and struggle. These people are speaking to speak for those who, lacking identity, without a sense of history." lacking visibility, in the past, went Until fairly recently, continued unheard." Mortensen, homosexuality was "Now we're visible and we can be A Musical Review Guest Artists Announced of Gay Life from For Fest City Singers' Concert Beehives & Bigotry IMilwaukeel- Singers Leslie Fitzwater Featuring guest artists is new for the and Jim Sampson will be featured guest Fest City Singers, according to artistic to performers in the Fest City Singers' director Peter Mortensen. "We have Fanny Packs & Pride cabaret, "History, Herstory, Ourstory" implemented this new policy as a way of on Friday, June 7 and Sunday, June 9, in extending ourselves into the larger the Stackner Cabaret. community and as a way of allowing Miss Fitzwater is familiar to Milwaukee artists who may not be Gay to share their Stackner Cabaret, 108 E. Wells St. audiences through her work with the talent and support." Skylight Theater and Florentine Opera Fest City Singers is a member of the Friday, June 7 at 7 & 10 PM touring program. She is best known, national Gala Choruses. It is open to Gay Sunday, June 9 at 7 PM however, for her successful one-woman and straight men and women. show "Piaf" based on the life of the "History, Herstory, Ourstory" will be Cost: $10, includes a free glass of champagne legendary French songbird, Edith Piaf. presented at the Stackner Cabaret, 108 E. Mr. Sampson has appeared with the Wells St., at 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Skylight Theater in "The Gondoliers," Friday, June 7, and at 7:00 p.m. on "Harriet, A Woman Called Moses," Sunday, June 9. Tickets are $10. FEST CITY "Carmen" and "Man of La Mancha." including a free glass of champagne. He has also appeared with the Light Tickets can be reserved by calling the SINGERS Opera Works in Chicago. Next season, Stackner Cabaret Box Office at (414) MILWAUKEE Sampson will appear as Albert in the 272-1994 or by calling the Festline at (414) MEMBER - GALA CHORUSES Skylight Theater production of 962- 7221. "Werther." May 30, 1991—June 12, 1991—WISCONSIN LIGHT-12 POLITICALLY SPEAKING Different Meanings of Stonewall Need Stro Remembered as Pride Week Nears All Male Hotline By Bill Menieur a community have achieved. Yes more What had begun as a routine New York needs to be done, but lets not let that Police roust of drag queens from a seedy detract from our pride in what we have 1100/230NBODS bar known as the Stonewall, erupted into accomplished. 2 6 3 7 a full scale three day war on the streets. This year during Pride Week, take The echo of that eruption still some time out to celebrate that pride. Call to meet men reverberates for millions of Americans Celebrate your accomplishments as an today and it is that echo we celebrate with individual and our accomplishments as a who need you community. Gather your friends, and plan our Pride Week marches and parties. Adults Over 18 Only Please. meanings on marching together in the Milwaukee Stonewall may have different $2 a minute. for each of us but one thing is clear, it was Pride Parade the afternoon of June 15th. a watershed event in our history. If you can't join the parade then come to Twenty-Two years later, Stonewall stands the Rally that follows it. out as unique. It made headlines all over Talk it up and together we can make the world. Stonewall was so shattering this event an even bigger source of pride that historians of the Gay and Lesbian than it already is. Attend other Pride movement use two terms to describe the Week events as well. If there are none in times, Before Stonewall and After your area, organize a Pride Week party. Stonewall. Do something to celebrate yourself and Before Stonewall Police raids like the the Gay and Lesbian community. one that provoked the Stonewall Riots, The pride and spirit of Stonewall were common place, not only in New York remains with us. Share in that spirit. but throughout the rest of the country as Show your pride, you've got a lot to be well. Before Stonewall no one came out to proud of. anyone, being Gay or Lesbian was a public scandal. There were no marches, Massive Public V900 no sympathetic politicians or media, no demonstrations, no protests. There was Education on only the fear of being discovered, a D willingness to take any abuse so long as Sexuality Needed 4 2 7 3 no one found out. ISan Francisco, CA]- Charging that the After Stonewall, after the barricades national response to the AIDS epidemic Different were cleared away, those days were over. undermined by ignorance and Little did the rioters know, but their has been denial, Tim McFeeley, Executive Director Strokes for... courage and expression of anger would of the Human Rights Campaign Fund Adults Over 18 Only. inspire the beginning of a movement that (HRCF), called for a massive public $2 per minute eventually involve hundreds of would education campaign on issues of if not millions of others and thousands sexuality. is the real value of Stonewall, what it that "We need to shock America out of its to. led state of denial," he said at a hearing of Dozens and then scores and then the National AIDS Commission in San communities all over the hundreds of Francisco in May. "Whether they like it underwent their own Stonewalls. country or not. Americans need to know that men some places like Milwaukee, it was a In have sex with men; that women have sex QuickRelease! over Police harassment, for protest with women; that teen-agers have sex; it was a public picnic, or In a others and that people will not stop having sex, of ways, all over the country, Gays variety but they can be taught to have safe sex." Too hot to describe! Lesbians stood up together. and "This attitude of denial," McFeeley If it had been an event that stood alone, said, "pervades the government's Stonewall would not be worth Over the phone to both Lesbian and Gay civil It is its role as a catalyst response remembering. rights and to AIDS policy. Society's change that we celebrate. 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What Gay Pride means to me? Zip! I'm neither proud nor ashamed of my sexuality. I find pride in accomplishments, successes, discipline, altruism, things you can make happen yourself. I find it conceited, arrogant and false to be proud of any human condition that we ourselves did not create. I journey through life with a good measure of self-dignity and much respect for all other living things on our planet. I demand that same respect of others. But proud because I'm Gay? Sorry! Allan Eslinger

This year's theme of "Together In Pride" is most appropriate as the community comes together more and more as time goes by. "Together In Pride" we can right the wrongs! Ron Geiman

Lesbianism builds strong bodies 12 ways. Jamakaya Editor's Note: Jamakaya was rushing out of town when I asked her this, but she promises more pithy comments in her next column. These gamblers joined 225 others to make the Cream City Foundation's May 19 Casino night a Our community truly holds the spirit of support and acceptance towards all. It success. is a community that celebrates its diversity and shows its pride every day. Gay Pride is a time in which all the completely different aspects of our Tim Kennedy community can get together and celebrate our diversity Tim Grair, Member of Queer Nation. The Milwaukee AIDS Project was created and nurtured by the Gay and Lesbian community. We take immense pride in the historic and continuing Pride Day is the one day where I get to publicly celebrate my humanity without support that Gay men and Lesbians give to us. All of the events during Pride fear of repercussion. Week give us a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the Spirit, Strength and Miriam Ben-Shalom Solidarity of our Gay and Lesbian community. Doug Nelson Gay Pride is time for our community to be together and celebrate our individuality. Together In Pride. We're doing better at it — working together. But we have Stan Straka, Member of Queer Nation. to keep at it. There is strength and unity in our diversity and that's something to be Proud about! Gay Pride Week gives us an opportunity to stand, march, sing, dance and live Michael S. Lisowski together in pride. Then we have the chance to carry that pride through the rest of the year — for ourselves and each other. The heart of the question is whether all Americans are to be afforded equal Jay Reinke, President, Wisconsin Cream City Chorus, Ltd. rights. Wisconsin can point with pride to our historic standing in the forefront of the I am proud of our efforts in various campaigns. Whether on a local or state Gay and Lesbian civil rights movement. wide level, Gays and Lesbians have shown they can have an impact. Increasingly, these human rights protections are making it easier and safer to Bill Meunier live, work, and to come out. David Clarenbach It is with considerable Pride that I publish The Wisconsin Light. With no paid staff Terry (my loving spouse and newspaper editor) and I have some how kept I was proud when I heard that the Lesbian and Gay soldiers in Operation the paper going through this our 78th issue and I am proud of the Light and hope Desert Shield had their own newsletter. That was proof to me that some of the the Wisconsin community feels the same. troops over there were as smart and as sneaky as the bombs they were dropping. Jerry Johnson, Publisher, The Wisconsin Light Sue Burke WISCONSIN PHONE SOMEONE'S PERSONALS AT LAST, A PHONE PERSONALS SERVICE INAMNG TO EXCLUSIVELY FOR GAY/BI MEN WHO LIVE MEET YOU... IN WISCONSIN! CI ENTERWISCONSIN) QUICK CODE * Listen to recorded "talking" personal ads * Record your own dating personal * Private "voice mailboxes" HOT let you receive recorded TALKING PERSONALS! messages on our system from other guys. No need to put your phone number in your ad unless you want to! 1.900-646-4646 Fast, fun, private... new ads daily! Cancel anytime Thousands of "Talking Personals" for any reason! in over 25 Gay Categories .95/MINUTE For Dating and Friendship TOL —H TONE PHONE NEEDED The POSSIBILITIES Are ENDLESS! Fun-Safe-Easy-24 Hrs.

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THE /UNITED

Madison's lesbian & gay agency for social change

Position Available Administrative Coordinator, The United Starting date: July 29, 1991

As The United's only full-time staff person, the Administrative Coordinator has the following key responsibilities:

O Coordinate operation of peer counseling services for gay men and lesbians: recruit, train, schedule, supervise, evaluate volunteer staff. O Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, evaluate student employees and interns. O Assist individuals in need of personal advocacy services. O Assist board of directors in systems advocacy cases. O Assist in coordination of speakers' bureau, support groups. O Maintain media and other public relations contacts. O Represent The United to other organizations. O Assist board of directors in development of funding sources. O Maintain fiscal records and assist in budget, audit activities. O Maintain daily office functions.

Salary: S18,000 annually, plus fringe benefits

How to apply: Please submit resume with cover letter to: 310 E. Wilson St. Personnel Committee P.O. Box 310 The United Madison, WI 53701 PO Box 310 608/255-8582 Madison, WI 53701

Closing date for applications: Monday, June 17, 1991 Member agency. Commonly Shares of W.sconsm For more information: Call 231-3223. Please do not call The United office.

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NAME ADDRESS PHONE 1-900-346-1515 CITY STATE ZIP CODE $2 per minute. Adults over 21 please. PLEASE CHECK THE ISSUES] IN WHICH YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR AD TO APPEAR. 0 June 13, 0 June 28, 0 July 11, 0 July 25, 0 August 8 May 30, 1991 —June 12, 1991—WISCONSIN LIGHT-20 Milwaukee June 15 Pride `Let Kowalski Windy City Chorus First CD Rally Speakers Announced Come Home' Releases Hotline Opens and Cassette Rep. David 'Washington, D.C.]- A national "Let IChicagol- The award-winning Windy Sharon Kowalski Come Home" hotline City Gay Chorus (WCGC) has completed has been established by a coalition of its first professionally- produced CD and Clarenbach organizations to pressure Minnesota cassette. This is the first recording of Tem of Rep. Clarenbach is Speaker Pro Governor Arne Carlson to intervene on WCGC ever available to the public. and has the Wisconsin State Assembly behalf of Sharon Kowalski. Each call to The CD, titled "Don We Now...," for nearly 18 served in the legislature the 800 number will generate a letter to features the 80-voice Chorus performing to two years. In 1972, David was elected Governor Carlson, demonstrating the traditional holiday favorites, as well as County Board of terms on the Dane level of national outrage surrounding this specially commissioned new works. in 1974 her served on Supervisors, and case and the recent decision denying Several radio stations, having heard the Council. That same the Madison City guardianship of Kowalski to per partner, preliminary tapes, have already agreed to the Assembly, year, he was elected to Karen Thompson. prominently feature the recording during central Madison. representing east and In addition, activists from around the the next holiday season. The CDs and of the Assembly, David As a member country are urged to attend the cassettes will be marketed nationally, and committees — has chaired two standing Perry Watkins Minneapolis Lesbian and Gay Pride are also available directly from the Tax Exemptions in 1979 and Government support for Chorus. Organization of Women (NOW). Weekend, June 21-23 to show Operations in 1981. Since 1983, David's For more information about ordering She is currently involved with the case in Kowalski's home state. colleagues have elected him Speaker Pro urged to call the CD and cassette, about Windy City organizing the annual National Lobby Concerned individuals are Tem. He is the senior member of Dane 9860, Gay Chorus or Chorus performances, Days for Lesbian and Gay Rights. both at the hotline at 1-800-325-6000, I.D. County's delegation to the Assembly and message. The contact WCGC at (312) 404-WCGC. the Congressional as well as the grass and send a hard-hitting a portion of roots level seeking to enact the federal charge for each call is $6.25, Legal Gay and Lesbian civil rights bill. which goes to the Karen Thompson Lesbian Book On In her "spare time," Peri lobbies Fund. Congress on behalf of issues such as the World Records National Endowment for the Arts, rights MADISON for Gay and Lesbian families, for laws [Oakland, CA]- Lesbians worldwide are protecting Lesbians and Gay from Writers Wanted invited to submit their records for violence directed against them and Wisconsin Light is seeking on, consideration in the First Annual Book of against, anti-Gay judicial nominations or more volunteer writers to help Lesbian World Records. and the homophobic policies of the cover Madison. This person(s) Seahorse Productions is seeking short Department of Defense. would write "people" profiles, stories, graphics, cartoons and photos attend events and write reviews, describing serious, political, humorous or Sgt. Perry Watkins activities and otherwise notable personal accomplish- cover organization ments by Lesbians. Watkins was drafted into the U.S. Army news general non-political Guidelines for entries can be obtained in 1967. Despite his declaration on the according to their interest and from Seahorse Productions, 1918 Lake Army's pre-induction forms that he had time constraints. For further he spent the Shore Avenue, No. 32, Oakland, CA "homosexual tendencies," Wisconsin next 14 years in the military, serving his information write: 94606. The deadline is September 15, country. Light, 1843 N. Palmer, 1991. All entrants will receive a free Knowing that he was Gay, Milwaukee, WI 53212 or call "I'm in the Lesbian Book of World nevertheless, the Army allowed him to (414) 372- 2773. Records" button. repeatedly reinlist, but finally, in 1981, moved to discharge him, a move which OBITUARIES Watkins fought through the courts. U.S. Supreme In November, 1990, the In 1982, Hippler began writing a weekly Rep. David Clarenbach a lower court ruling that Court let stand column for the Bay Area Reporter in and Army must allow him to Mike Hippler is the ranking Democrat on the Labor said that the which he chronicled and commented on all career for two reasons: 1) Author and award-winning journalist Agriculture Committees. resume his aspects of Gay life: culture, politics, Gay of his "exceptionally Mike Hippler died of complications of Clarenbach is the father of the because living with HIV and facing death. For Wisconsin the military record" and 2) due AIDS on April 2, 1991 in San Francisco. Rights legislation, making outstanding three consecutive years, he was honored civil Army's earlier decisions to allow He was 39 years old. first state in the nation to guarantee to the with a San Francisco Cable Car Award for him to re-enlist. rights for all its citizens. an international ministry focused on the outstanding journalism. piece of In the settlement ending his 10-year He is also the author of every empowerment and liberation of oppressed The Bay Area Reporter published with AIDS in legal battle, the Army has agreed to pay legislation having to do peoples via religious and spiritual Hippler's last column on March 7, less far and away him compensation in the amount of Wisconsin, making the state channels. She is a Board member of the than a month before his death. So Little care. $135,000 for back pay and to provide full the leader in HIV/AIDS National Lesbian and Gay Health Time, a collection of his newspaper sponsored retirement benefits. In addition, He wrote and Foundation and Coordinator of the stories, was published in 1990. special Watkins continues to fight against the the Hate Crimes Bill that provides Metropolitan Detroit AIDS Network Hippler also authored Matlovich: The other Department of Defense's ban on Gays penalties for Gay-bashing and She is employed full-time as a health Good Soldier, a biography of the highly and Lesbian serving in the military. In criminal acts motivated by bigotry. educator and liaison to the Health decorated Vietnam vet who was drummed more, addition. Watkins was the first openly Because of all this and Department and for more than 14 years out of the service because of his hailed in Gay man in history to seek the Vice Clarenbach who is generally has been a leader in the struggle for homosexuality. as a Presidential nomination of a major party. Wisconsin and throughout the nation Lesbian and Gay rights, concentrating on Hippler is survived by his lover, Mark justice and leader in civil rights, issues facing those in our community of Schoofs. and two sisters. running for compassion for all people is African descent. Congress. Wisconsin's loss will be Rev. Renee McCoy America's gain. Clarenbach's topic will be McCoy is a noted speaker and published "Wisconsin's Place in the Gay/Lesbian writer on issues effecting Lesbians and LAW & KLAUS Rights Movement." He will be Gays, especially Lesbians and Gays of color. A person of international introduced by Doug Nelson, Executive Wills Custody Director of the Milwaukee AIDS Project. reputation, she is an ordained minister of the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Probate Visitation & Peri Jude Radevic Community Churches and the founding Probate Avoidance Divorce pastor of both the Harlem Metropolitan Partners Separation University of Community Church and the Full Truth Personal Injury Radecic. a graduate of the Agreements Pittsburgh, is the Legislative Director of Fellowship of Christ Church in Detroit Bankruptcy the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force where she is currently the pastor. Worker's (NGLTF) with which she has worked since In addition to her ministry, Rev. McCoy Real Estate Compensation 1987 and is the former National Lesbian is the Director of Outreach and a founding Traffic Defense Director for the National elder of the Unity Fellowship Movement, Rights Program Drunk Driving Title XIX "If it concerns you, Ask Us.'.' it concerns us!" 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