March 13, 2009 | Volume VII, Issue 6 | LGBT Life in

Woman Murdered Outside Two others shot; suspect remains at large everything to Z By Steve Charing A Musical Romp Through the

A night of dancing and socializing with several friends ended tragically when Sctario Tia Alphabet of Gay History Edwards, 25, was beaten and then fatally shot outside Coconuts Café. The incident occurred just as the bar was closing early Saturday morning on March 7. Two other women were WASHINGTON, DC – In their first show also shot—one was shot in the torso and is in critical condition. The other woman received since performing as part of President gunshot wounds to her shoulder and hand. Because they are considered potential witnesses, Barack Obama’s Inaugural Opening neither of the other two shooting victims has been identified by police. Ceremony performing with Josh Groban Witnesses had told police that Edwards was involved in a bumping incident with the and Heather Headley. The ’s suspect while on the dance floor. The suspect then left the premises following a brief Chorus of Washington (GMCW) recites altercation while Edwards and her friend remained. the ABCs of gay with a touching, funny, As Edwards and her companion were heading to a parked car, the suspect pulled up in over-the-top and alphabetical celebration a dark SUV to the middle of the block, according to Police spokesman Officer Troy of gay history and culture. everything Harris. “She exited the passenger door carrying a heavy object, [believed to be a pipe], and gAy to Z opens with a free performance struck Edwards from behind.” for high school and college students on A general melee ensued on the street as the crowd was exiting the bar. The suspect then Friday, March 20 at 8 p.m. and continues retrieved a handgun from the SUV and began shooting. The second woman was shot while Saturday, March 21 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, sitting in the parked car. The third was hit by stray bullets. Edwards was shot again and died March 22, at 3 p.m. All shows take place three hours later from multiple gunshot wounds. at Lisner Auditorium at The George There was no official description of the suspect given by the police other than she is a Washington University, 730 21st Street, black adult . NW, Washington, DC. This production is “We have plenty of witnesses, and police is investigating one hundred and ten percent,” presented with generous support from Jim Friends of murder victim Sctario Officer Harris told OUTloud. and Barbara Tozzi. Tia Edwards placed balloons Coconuts Café, situated on West Madison Street and Linden Avenue, is a popular, cozy, Attitude, Brokeback Mountain, Coming and candles outside Coconuts. 16 year-old bar that caters to a primarily clientele. “We are all in shock,” said Cindy, a Out, Don’t Ask Don’t Tell … , A candlelight vigil is planned for co-owner of the bar. “Coconuts has been a safe place to go. This is a tragic, isolated incident, Internet, Judy, Kinsey, Lesbian, Marriage Friday, March 13. and it occurred after the bar closed.” … Quilt, Rainbow, Stonewall, Tolerance & -- continued on page 31 Understanding … everything gAy to Z takes a gay rollercoaster ride through the alphabet handful of people evolved into a small the nightlife there are tons of options, as GMCW celebrates Stonewall, Harvey Guerrilla crowd, and eventually swelled to over 400 including their own Guerrilla Milk and gay marriage; honors brothers mostly gay men and some women who Bar,” noted McFarlane. That was among and sisters lost to HIV/AIDS and other Baltimore Rocks On “invaded” the space normally frequented several similar groups that sprung up diseases; and commemorates the by straight twenty- and thirtysomethings around the country. -- continued on page 30 By Steve Charing on a rockin’ Friday night. “Mark and I always wanted to go It was certainly peaceful as far as What was taking place was the fifth to the D.C. gathering, but at one point invasions go. Around 8:00 p.m. on monthly installment of the rapidly growing we just said to each other, ‘Why don’t IN THIS ISSUE March 6 there was a handful of gay men Guerilla Gay Bar Baltimore phenomenon. we start one here?’ So the outlet is for News Analysis...... P 03 clustered together sipping drinks inside Founders of this movement, Byron everyone who doesn’t want to drive an McFarlane, 25, of Ellicott City and Mark hour to Washington or go to the same old Luckie’s Tavern—which is located in Beyond the Beltway...... P 06,07 Power Plant Live! on Market Place in Yost, 28, of Mt. Vernon, believed that bars in Mt. Vernon,” says McFarlane. Baltimore— checking out the entrance Baltimore needed an alternative to the Despite the GGBB’s new logo, which Passings...... P 11 to see who else walks through. conventional bar scene. depicts a militaristic-looking clenched fist As the minutes and hours passed “Washington, D.C. has a very on a bottle cap, both Yost and McFarlane Unboxed W/ Ajar...... P 14 and the beats to rock and 80’s pop tunes large, active, gay community and for insist that the “guerilla” aspect of GGBB permeated in the background, that gay men and women who are really into is not an “in-your-face” activity nor are On the Screen...... P 21

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Publisher Mike Chase O’Malley’s [email protected] Executive Editor Jim Becker March [email protected] Sales Mary Taylor, Director The Governor expends [email protected] Managing Editor political capital Steve Charing Leather Editor demonstrating on behalf Rodney Burger of convicted murders. Writers Jeffrey Clagett Chuck Duncan Would he ever march for Rickie Green Eva Hersh MD equality? Doug Ireland P.S. Lorio By Steve Charing Jim Lucio Baltimore Sun photo by Glenn Fawcett / February 25, 2009) Meredith Moise Ben Ryland Nate Sweeney When I viewed Grisham’s The Chamber. state’s Appeals Court ruling in September MIA - Alexander St. John the peculiar news Despite Governor O’Malley’s public 2007 that upheld the current marriage Graphics footage that depicted advocacy for repealing the death penalty, laws defining marriage as between Hannah-Love Shibley, Director [email protected] Governor Martin the Senate’s Judicial Proceedings one man and one woman, he stated on Carol Baker O’Malley marching Committee killed the measure. That television that “no one should redefine the Bryan Sullivan down West Street in normally puts the kibosh on the initiative sacraments.” Photographers Annapolis with others right then and there for the current session. Many activists, including some of Skip Koritzer in his quest to end the However, Senate President Thomas V. the plaintiffs in the original lawsuit, were Harry Lowinger death penalty, I was Mike Miller eschewed the procedural rankled by those remarks noting that he National Advertising taken aback. My reaction was, O’Malley protocol and decided to send the bill to the clearly knew what was being sought was Rivendell Media is protesting the death penalty in such a Senate floor for a full vote in deference to civil recognition, not religious blessings. 908-232-2021 public way, but we can’t even get him to Mr. O’Malley’s office. Others were miffed at his apparent Web Services commit on same-sex marriage rights for Drew Saine [email protected] Maryland’s gay and lesbian couples or on A march down Annapolis streets by Martin O’Malley Distribution/Circulation protections. 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But this During the 2008 General Assembly, the governor has little left to spend at this Additional Information point. grand gesture, disingenuous as it appears, the governor was virtually invisible when Baltimore OUTloud is published every other Friday by Pride But during the current General proves that if the governor takes a strong the Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Media, Ltd. in Baltimore, Maryland. Readers’ comments stand on a measure, it might, with help Protection Act was introduced. The and unsolicited materials are welcomed and may be sent to: Assembly, Governor O’Malley made a [email protected]. | Pride Media offices are decision that whatever political capital from the mega-powerful Senate president, framework of the bill made it clear, mainly located at 1120 N. Charles Street, 4R, Baltimore, 21201. | All he has remaining, he was going to use it bypass the usual customs and allow it to to address concerns of the governor and materials appearing in this newspaper are the property of Pride on repealing the death penalty. He cites come up for a vote by the full Senate. legislators, that civil marriage equality was Media, Ltd. and may not be reproduced without the written permission of the editor. his Catholic faith as the basis for his Contrast the governor’s high profile the goal and that no religious institution passionate effort to close down the death efforts to repeal the death penalty with would be forced to officiate any marriage chamber in Maryland once and for all. his reticence on the major lgbt issues, ceremony with which they do not agree. This is not a bad cause to be sure. especially same-sex marriage. Gay Even with 49 sponsors in tow I had once supported the death penalty activists who overwhelmingly supported and the religious concerns ostensibly believing it as a way to prevent repeat Mr. O’Malley’s election bid with votes and addressed, the bill died in the Senate offenders. But I saw the inequities in cash have been stymied by the governor’s Judicial Proceedings Committee. The its application and the potential deadly avoidance of the hot-button issue. governor could have made a difference ©2009 - All Rights Reserved Governor O’Malley got off on the had he chosen to support the measure in Chairman of the Board Jim Becker inaccuracies. And my views on the President Jim Williams wrong foot when immediately following the earnest. issue were cemented after reading John -- continued on page 30 Vice President Lee Mooney baltimoreoutloud.com | March 13, 2009 BALTIMORE OUTLOUD q  news analysis Bill to End ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Introduced Obama campaigned on its repeal. Will he actively engage?

Analysis By Steve Charing

March 2 marked another historic date Don’t Tell” 15 years ago, over 13,000 General Colin Powell, commanders in the in the ongoing struggle for lgbt equality. service members have been discharged. field, and by members of Congress, led by Rep. Ellen Tauscher (D-CA) introduced Many valuable Arabic linguists as well as Senator Sam Nunn a Georgia Democrat legislation to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” other gay and lesbian service members who chaired the Senate Armed Services to ensure that all qualified Americans can holding “mission critical” jobs have been Committee. serve openly in the military regardless of discharged as a result of the policy, President Clinton did not enjoy a . which most Americans view as a failure. strong relationship with the military from “This law has failed our country and It’s estimated that every year 3,000 men the outset. He was perceived by many as our military for 15 years,” Rep. Tauscher and women who want to enlist or re-enlist a draft dodger during the Vietnam War and said in her announcement. “It harms decide not to because of this law. had done little to reach out to the military. military readiness and discriminates President Obama has stated his That lack of credibility as commander-in- against patriotic young men and women willingness to repeal the current policy. chief mobilized the anti-gay forces within who want to serve their country. It’s time But will he make the same mistake as the military. for Congress to right this wrong.” President Bill Clinton? The debate that ensued put The Military Readiness Enhancement Following through on a campaign Democrats on the defensive and divided Act will replace the ban with a promise, in 1993 President Clinton tried the military between veterans and current nondiscrimination policy that will make our to end the military ban on gays and service members. Social conservatives military not just more fair, but also more through an executive order. But used the issue to bludgeon President effective, backers say. he was met with stiff opposition from the Clinton and questioned his patriotism. As Since the advent of “Don’t Ask, Joint Chiefs of Staff including chairman -- continued on page 30 Caption: Rep. Ellen Tauscher  q BALTIMORE OUTLOUD March 13, 2009 | baltimoreoutloud.com news PA Anti-discrimination Bill Advances to Full House HARRISBURG – On Wednesday a members of the House from both parties house committee approved a bill that to advance this legislation.” would protect people who live or work in “The across-the-board support for Pennsylvania from based this commonsense bill reflects that most on sexual orientation or or Pennsylvanians already know being gay expression. or transgendered has nothing to do with a House State Government Committee person’s ability to fix a car or computer, or Chairwoman Babette Josephs, D-Phila., to show up on time and to do a good day’s led the committee in the 12-11 vote to work,” Frankel said. send the bill (H.B. 300) to the full House Pennsylvania’s Human Relations of Representatives. State Rep. Dan Act already bans discrimination based Frankel, D-Allegheny, chairman of the on race, color, religious creed, ancestry, Allegheny County Democratic Delegation, age, sex, national origin, a non-job related reintroduced the legislation last week. handicap or disability, or the use of a guide Josephs held hearings around the state or support animal due to a person being on it in the 2007-08 session. blind, deaf or having a physical handicap. The bill has more than 70 bipartisan “While approximately 10 percent co-sponsors in the House, including all of the population is directly affected, a members of the majority leadership. larger number of prospective residents Josephs said, “Every single individual, and employers – straight and gay alike regardless of his or her sexual orientation, – value diversity and laws that reflect deserves the full rights that come with fairness. When they decide where to live being a Pennsylvania and U.S. citizen. and where to retain or create jobs, these Discrimination should not be an option, factors matter. Oklahoma apparently lost period. out on 1,000 jobs last year because a “We cannot afford to discriminate state lawmaker’s anti-gay diatribe called against lgbt citizens because we can’t attention to that state’s laws and relative afford to lose anyone’s contribution. Our lack of fairness on this issue,” Frankel state and nation face difficult problems: said. violence in our homes and on the streets; Nearly 80 percent of Pennsylvania’s a lack of quality education and health 12.5 million residents live or work in care; a crumbling infrastructure; pollution communities that do not provide these and global warming; drug use and crime. protections, according to the Value All We need everyone to help address these Families Coalition. challenges,” she said. Thirteen Pennsylvania municipalities Frankel said, “This committee vote is have enacted civil rights laws including a first step toward making state law more protections based on sexual orientation fair and just and making Pennsylvania and gender identity or expression. These more economically competitive. We are municipalities are Allentown, Easton, surrounded on three sides by states that Erie County, Harrisburg, Lancaster, ban anti-gay discrimination – Maryland, Lansdowne, New Hope, , New Jersey and . They are Pittsburgh, Scranton, Swarthmore, West among the 20 states that have this Chester and York. State College also competitive advantage over Pennsylvania has an ordinance that covers only sexual when it comes to attracting and retaining orientation discrimination in housing and businesses and residents. employment. “I commend Chairwoman Josephs A rally at the state Capitol is being and fellow members of the committee who planned Tuesday, March 17 to promote stood up against discrimination today. H.B. 300. I will continue working with fair-minded baltimoreoutloud.com | March 13, 2009 BALTIMORE OUTLOUD q  news Coping with the Recession LGBT groups and other non-profits are finding ways to survive the economic downturn

By Steve Charing

These are grim times for everybody. Even Opera House on April 3 has been sold if you haven’t been laid off or may not be out. It will include an - handed the pink slip in the future, you most only reception with the headliner being likely lost a third to a half of your “wealth” part of the festivities. since October if you had money tied up in Unfortunately, not all lgbt organizations equities and bonds. Confidence is waning; are faring as well, especially some credit is scarce; money is tight. national ones. According to reports in the In this down economy people will , several have been spend on what they truly need or want, and forced to take measures to deal with the everything else will be deferred until their slowing down of donations. For example, economic circumstances improve. The and GLAAD are among same goes for businesses, who must cut those who needed to cut staff and other costs, as there are fewer customers and of costs. those, they are spending less to purchase And the , their products or services. Cutting costs the nation’s largest lgbt advocacy group, often entails cutting payroll, and with more was reported to be considering trimming people laid off, there are fewer customers salaries and holding back a cost-of-living and less money to be spent. It’s a vicious increase this year for some employees to cycle. help deal with the economic downturn. Consequently, charitable and other Phone calls by OUTloud to HRC to obtain non-profit organizations, including lgbt Cast of ‘Hair’ at Defying Inequality benefit a comment were not returned. organizations, are likely to feel the pinch The power of fundraising should in the near future. Those individuals who He points out, however, that there has an increase in uninsured patient visits, but not be underestimated even in turbulent are in financial straits now or fear such a been a noticeable drop-off in individual their average increase is 20%.” economic times. Last month the producers condition are less likely to donate money and corporate giving. “Most recently as The statewide lgbt civil rights advocacy of “Wicked” and 4Good Productions held a to these organizations, and businesses we prepare for our annual CBHS gala we organization Equality Maryland has not yet star-studded “Defying Inequality Concert” will also hold on to their checkbooks. are struggling to get corporate support felt any adverse impact from the national at New York’s George Gershwin Theater As in the case of businesses, non- for the event to come close to the levels recession. But they are mindful of it and that attracted over 400 performers and profit organizations depend on a revenue we experienced in prior years,” notes concerned about potential decreased celebrities. The event raised a whopping stream for survival. When revenue Shippee. funding. $400,000, of which $250,000 were targets substantially fall short, they may He states that the economic stimulus Equality Maryland regularly holds two donated by the producers and writers of be compelled to cut staff, cut back in package includes some funding for major fundraisers during the course of the “Wicked.” advertising, cut programs and spend less healthcare, but also Obama’s initial year, with the next one being the “Night The stars included Carson Kressley, on areas that support their mission. budget contains increases for HIV/AIDS Out for Equality” on June 7. Their planning Harvey Fierstein, Cyndi Lauper, Sally Fortunately, some local organizations care through the Ryan White program and committee is looking into ways to attract Struthers, Rue McClanahan, “Wicked” are bracing for the economic slide and also increased funds going to community more supporters. composer Stephen Schwartz, Jane Fonda have been addressing these challenges. health centers to care for the uninsured. “We’re hosting more low cost ticket and Keith Olbermann. Cast members from They are actively trying to develop “Although these sources only account events, like Equality Rocks!” says new Broadway’s “Spring Awakening,” “Billy strategies to mitigate the economic pain for 15% of CBHS’s revenue, it is hopeful to director of development Kevin Walling. Elliott,” “The Lion King,” “Mamma Mia,” caused by the recession. know that some relief may be likely in this “This past January was a fantastic “Gypsy,” among others, also performed. “Like everyone we are concerned area. It is too soon to determine how much success both financially and in terms of The organizations that benefited from about the economic downturn and additional support may be coming our way reaching out to new members. House the fundraiser were the Empire State watching for its effects on Chase Brexton under these two programs.” parties, smaller receptions and member- Pride Agenda, , and our patients,” says David Shippee, Shippee explains that increased sponsored events are already in the works the Vermont Freedom to Marry Task Chief Executive Officer of Chase Brexton public or private dollars to help care for the for the spring and summer.” Force, Equality California and Garden Health Services, which maintains several uninsured becomes even more important Walling said he is open to any State Equality. offices and clinics in and around Baltimore. in a recession. As more people lose jobs, suggestions and welcomes more people to The results from this gala and Equality “But the bottom line at CBHS is stable they also lose their health insurance. Many get involved. You may call him at 301-587- Maryland’s Lily Tomlin event demonstrate and still in the black, in part, because of of them turn to community health centers 7500 or e-mail kevin@equalitymaryland. that even with a down economy, the stars our long-standing efforts to assure that for care. “In the last year, we have seen a org. still shine and people will pay to see our sources of revenue are as diverse as 54% increase in the number of uninsured Some of these efforts are paying off. them. possible.” patients being helped by CBHS. Other A benefit for Equality Maryland as part of health centers in Maryland are also seeing “An Evening with Lily Tomlin” at the Lyric  q BALTIMORE OUTLOUD March 13, 2009 | baltimoreoutloud.com Beyond the Beltway

Compiled by Jim Becker of Philadelphia, as well as the gay history of the city,” Price said. “[Philly Pride Presents] has been going to these conferences for 15 years, so we looked back at everything we liked and didn’t like and tried to incorporate all of that into this conference.” Mayor Nutter will deliver the welcome address at the conference’s opening reception March 13 at City Hall. ( - Jen Colletta at epgn.com)

Mayor Nutter Philly to host regional pride coordinators this weekend Philadelphia, PA - More than 100 The White House organizers of lgbt pride events from along the East Coast will head to Philadelphia to White House take in the sights, sounds and stories of the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection internships open to gay during the 2009 Northeast Regional Pride Conference, an annual gathering of area pride directors, this weekend, March 13- Washington, D.C. - The Obama 15. NERP is a geographic subdivision of Administration is reaching out to young InterPride, an international association of people nationwide, including lgbt youth, lgbt pride organizers. to apply for White House internships. The Franny Price, president of Philly Pride new program, which would take place this Presents, the host organization for the summer, would offer youth valuable job conference, said she expects about 125 experience and an inside look at the life pride coordinators who represent lgbt of White House staff. In addition to normal organizations from Maine to Washington, office duties, interns will supplement D.C., to attend. Philly Pride Presents won their learning experience by attending a the bid to host the 2009 conference two weekly lecture series hosted by senior years ago, and Price said plans have White House staff, help at White House been in the works for the event since then. social events, and volunteer in community The conference is an opportunity for the service projects. The 2009 Summer representatives to network and learn what Internship program runs from May 22 to other organizations are doing, but it also August 14, and the submission deadline is gives the host city a unique opportunity to March 22, 2009. present its lgbt life to the visitors. “Administration officials have The organization decided to design reiterated to us their strong desire that the the conference along the same lines as the interns working in the White House should Greater Philadelphia Marketing reflect the diversity of the country and that Corporation’s lgbt tourism campaign “Get lgbt youth are part of that diversity,” said Your History Straight and Your Nightlife Candace Gingrich, senior manager for the Gay.” HRC Foundation’’s Youth and Campus “We want to showcase the history baltimoreoutloud.com | March 13, 2009 BALTIMORE OUTLOUD q 

Beyond the Beltway Our concentration focuses on issues affecting your life and your rights: Outreach Program. “After eight years of the administration’s own policy positions. a president who essentially ignored lgbt Tribe believes GLAD has a strong case. Americans, it is a step forward to have News of GLAD’s challenge was Healthcare Proxy President Obama reaching out to queer met with a mixed response on the lgbt Power of Attorney youth and inviting them to take an active blogosphere. Some bloggers supported Joint Purchase and Savings Agreement part in his administration.” the suit but expressed fear of a backlash. Estate and Tax Planning Among the departments in the Office Others complained bitterly that the suit Adoption and Second Parent Adoption of the President and the Office of the Vice was ill timed. On the Bilerico blog Indiana Child Custody President where interns could be placed blogger Bill Browning wrote that advocates Guardianship are the White House Office of Public in that state were only able to hold back Advance Health Care Directive Proudly supporting and serving Liaison and Intergovernmental Affairs; the a marriage amendment after the national Wills the LGBT community since 1988. White House Office of Legislative Affairs; debate on same-sex marriage died down. Divorces and Break Ups and the Domestic Policy Council. Other The Human Rights Campaign and other Agreements placements could include the Office of lgbt rights organizations support the Corporate Law the First Lady and the Office of the Vice lawsuit. ( - Ethan Jacobs at President. Applications are available baywindows.com) online through the White House Web site. For more information please contact: (365Gay.com) Philippines, Argentina Mark F. Scurti, Esq. 410.938.8718 | 410.938.8800 Obama administration end bans on gays in [email protected] hpklegal.com quiet on DOMA lawsuit military Boston, MA - With the filing of a lawsuit Manila, The Philippines - The Philippines challenging the constitutionality of the has become the second country in a federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) week to officially end the ban on gays on March 3, it remains to be seen how the serving in the military. The Armed Forces T o w s o n C o l u m b i a B e l A i r C a m b r i d g e Justice Department and President Barack of the Philippines said that the decision Obama’s administration will respond to shows the military has a zero tolerance the litigation. Meanwhile, there has been for discrimination among its ranks. But it no shortage of reaction -- both positive also warned that despite allowing gays to and negative -- from lgbt advocacy serve openly, overt homosexual behavior organizations, bloggers, scholars and will still not be tolerated. “Once inside the right wingers to the suit, which was filed organization, they have to live by a code of by Gay and Lesbian Advocates and ethics and they have to observe decorum Defenders (GLAD). It is the first challenge if they want to remain as members of the to DOMA by same-sex couples that are Armed Forces,” military spokesperson legally married in their home state. Ernesto Torres told The Manila Times. Obama opposes DOMA and calls To mark the change the military this for its repeal in a description of his week began a recruiting drive in the lgbt administration’s civil rights agenda posted community. on the White House website. Shin Inouye, On Monday, March 2, Argentina a White House spokesman, declined to announced that it had abandoned the gay say whether or not the Justice Department ban. The move was part of a sweeping would defend the constitutionality of DOMA, military reform act that included the way but he reiterated Obama’s commitment members of the armed forces are put on to repealing the law. “The Department of trial. Justice is studying this lawsuit. . . . He has The issue of gays serving opening made clear previously that he supports in the military has roiled the US armed the full legislative repeal of DOMA,” said services. On Monday, March 2 legislation Inouye in a statement to Bay Windows. to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” was filed However, Harvard Law School professor in the House of Representatives. While Laurence Tribe, an expert in constitutional previous attempts to repeal the law were law and civil rights who argued the bogged down when Republicans controlled Bowers vs. Hardwick sodomy case before Congress, there is renewed hope the the U.S. Supreme Court, said the Obama measure will pass the Democratically- administration is almost certain to defend controlled Congress. President Barack against the DOMA challenge in court. Obama has said that he supports repeal Tribe said [Presidents] almost always of the ban. ( Gay News - Jennifer defends against legal challenges to acts of Vanasco at sgn.org) Congress, even if those acts conflict with  q BALTIMORE OUTLOUD March 13, 2009 | baltimoreoutloud.com Dr. Eva New Meds for HIV - Why Aren’t They Used More? By Dr. Eva Hersh

Dear Dr. Eva, medicines, I’ll answer your question Many medical providers prefer to stick the closest to existing medicines and I am an HIV positive about why they are not widely used. with better known medicines as long is the most prescribed of the four. I’ll gay man with a lot Why New HIV Medications Aren’t Widely as they are effective and well tolerated. describe them from the most to the least of positive friends. Used They wait to use new medicines until they prescribed. Last year there were • Most patients now taking HIV have been studied longer. Darunavir is a new type of protease articles in POZ and medicine are doing well. Their HIV • Resistant strains of HIV appear inhibitor (P.I.) The protease inhibitor class other patient-oriented virus is suppressed (not detectable because people miss doses of their HIV includes effective, frequently used HIV publications about in the bloodstream) and they have no medicine. The virus becomes resistant medicines such as Kaletra, Reyataz, the introduction of bothersome side effects. In this situation, to medicine that is taken inconsistently. Lexiva and Norvir. Darunavir has a important new HIV medications, including there is no reason to make a change. There is no resistance to new medicines unique resistance pattern. It is effective some entirely new classes. So far, • For most patients, the new medicines when they first become available. Many even for patients with HIV virus that is none of us have been prescribed any of must be taken twice a day. Almost prescribers reserve new medicines resistant to other protease inhibitors. these new medications. Are we seeing everyone prefers once-a-day treatment. for the patients who need them most Raltegravir is the first medicine in the wrong doctors? Or have the new There is also considerable evidence - patients with resistant virus. a new class, the integrase inhibitors. medications turned out to be not so good that people do better with once daily Information on New HIV Medicines Integrase is the enzyme that allows the after all? Please tell us about the new treatment. Three major new HIV medicines were HIV virus to become part of the DNA medications and why they don’t seem to • HIV medicines are very powerful. released in 2008: raltegravir (brand (genetic material) of the CD4 white blood be in widespread use. They interact with the basic machinery name Isentress), etravirine (Intelence), cell. CD4 white blood cells are the part Carl of the human cell, the DNA (genetic and darunavir (Prezista). Maraviroc of the immune system that HIV attacks. Dear Carl, material). Sometimes major, serious (Selzentry), a fourth important new Raltegravir is very effective in quickly Thanks for this interesting question. side effects are not recognized until a medicine, was released in late 2007. Of removing HIV from the bloodstream. It Before describing the new HIV medicine has been available for years. these four new medicines, Prezista is -- continued on page 30 baltimoreoutloud.com | March 13, 2009 BALTIMORE OUTLOUD q  news Guerrilla Gay Bar Baltimore Rocks On By Steve Charing -- continued from cover they trying to be confrontational. In fact, the bars that are selected are notified of the invasion and prepare for the volume of additional patrons. The logo is displayed on a sticker that is handed out to all the “invaders” for easy identification as part of the group. “Our primary goal is to have a good time, but along with that is interacting with crowds many of us don’t see very often,” says McFarlane. He adds, “Going to an identifiable gay bar versus a straight bar is different for some people because they aren’t GGBB co-founders Byron McFarlane (l.) and Mark really interested in an exclusively gay Yost at Luckie’s Tavern environment. Others, because they don’t have many or any gay friends and prefer have to worry so much about people hitting to hang out with their straight friends at a on me.” He brought his straight friend straight bar.” Rachel who also enjoys the atmosphere Yost sees this as an opportunity to and just wants to have a great time. improve the social life in Baltimore but “What is great about this group is that also to expand our exposure to other there are lots of gay men and women who aspects of the city. “We are trying to help don’t feel comfortable at gay bars, whether bring a new outlet for socializing to the because they are not out or because it gay community and also help the gay just isn’t their thing,” Byron McFarlane community experience more of Baltimore explains. together,” he says. “There is a benefit of What about the straight patrons? doing it in a large group. Simply put, we Stacie was sitting at a table at may visit these bars, but it’s much easier Luckie’s with several other straight friends to be yourself, in a larger group.” and seemed oblivious to the gay invasion. And what a large group it is! When told, Stacie chuckled and said, “No The first GGBB event took place in wonder there are so many guys here.” Her November at Claddagh Pub in Canton friend Ross of Mt. Washington said it was and drew about 100. In December they a cool idea and it certainly did not bother attracted 175 at Mother’s in Federal Hill. him one bit. Tom, 27, another straight man Max’s in Fells Point drew 250 as the concurred. “Hey, we’re all here to have movement was starting to really catch some drinks and enjoy ourselves.” on. And January’s event saw a stunning “The bartenders, owners, and patrons throng of over 400 pack Mt. Washington have been at least accepting, and at best Tavern. A similar number showed up at excited to have us,” observed McFarlane. Luckie’s Tavern. The lack of backlash is noteworthy The basic idea is that people sign up as GGBB continues to thrive. Mixing through Facebook and are notified a few peacefully with straight people shows that days in advance of an announced date of maybe we’re not to be feared and could the upcoming invasion of the straight bar. help us politically down the road. Says For Scot Shaffer, his visit to Mark Yost, “The more out we are, the Luckie’s Tavern marked his third GGBB harder it is to demonize our community appearance. A bartender at the Hippo, and make us ‘others.’ I truly believe Scot likes the mix of the crowd. “There the greatest strides we will make as a are different groups of gay people from all community towards equal rights and over the area, and I love the music,” he acceptance will be from being ourselves, says. out in the straight world.” Another patron, Michael, 25, from Mt. The next invasion is set for April 3. Washington wanted a non-gay bar setting For more information about the group, where it’s more relaxing for him. “I don’t visit www.ggb-baltimore.com. 10 q BALTIMORE OUTLOUD March 13, 2009 | baltimoreoutloud.com the edge inside the edge The Bar Biz 1. Who was Lynn’s of Baltimore (a Washington Blvd. bar in 8. Location, location, location: It was on the block, sleek the 1980s-90s) named after? interior, male strippers and had a toy store. (It also had the best Grand Opening party ever) What was its name? Extra Credit: What was the name of the upstairs art gallery? 9. Before the Allegro became Baltimore’s hottest gay dance club (circa 1990s) it was a modest piano/cruise bar. What 2. In the 1970s it was a strange Fell’s Point bar, with a mixed was its name. crowd, and excentric owner. What’s it’s name?

Before that it was a very popular piano/cruise bar, what 3. The gay magazine “Starz” came to town for an open-call was it called then? photo shoot. At what Fells Point bar did they take the photos? Say What? 10. Baltimore boy Wayland Flowers use to bring his puppet, “I know lots of people that take cocaine Madame, with him to his favorite bar. What was its name? three nights a week and get up and go to Extra Credit: Can you name any of the local talent who work every day, no problem. But we never ended up in the magazine? hear that side of the story.” —Singer Lily Allen. 4. It was home to the Maryland House. Over the years Baltimore’s has seen scores of lesbian and gay bars come and go. They have been located Real Boys Kiss Real Boys all over the city, most were a lot of fun, and all have 5. There have been several lesbian-oriented clubs in East their secrets. See if you can go thru the alphabet Baltimore, sadly now closed. Name three: listing at least one bar for each letter.

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He related his life so that others could find the courage to be their true selves and talented female impersonator without fear or shame. known as Khryspina DeVane. At I was impressed by Shelton’s pride. Through his poetry and spoken word the time of his death he was the presentations, he carried himself with unbounded dignity. He truly was proud. He reigning Miss Grand Central. John never hid his love for his people or himself. And speaking of love, Shelton has loved. also took great pride in being the He had love in his life that profoundly altered his course. As a result, Shelton took the last Ms Stagecoach. path of community action, speaking out against this mystery plague killing so many A memorial service was held young brothers in the prime of life. He refused to let this tale die. last month, arrived by many of Although Shelton’s story is not unique, it is quite profound. Since HIV hit our John’s fans, co-workers, friends community, we have lost countless brothers, uncles, cousins and friends to this and family He is survived by monster. Shelton’s example is about loving ourselves despite the odds. His example his sister Sue Childress and calls us to live our truths in the face of catastrophe, pandemic and death. This Black brother Jim Childress, both of gay man dared to express himself in a world which regularly discards his kind, opting Baltimore and his sister Mary of St. for the illusions of hyper masculinity and pseudo machismo. He lived his truth in a Petersburg, FL. world which discounts Black life, particularly the lives of Black men, relating such to a statistic or a body at the morgue. Alas, he was defiant to the end. He lived on his terms and walked in his truth. May Shelton’s life ring with hope to so many young Black men trying to live with dignity while By Bill Childress walking in honesty? Let this blessed life be a testament to the talent and brilliance of My words will be brief only as I will not be able to bear anything longer. This is probably Black men who defy the odds. And finally, may this charmed life serve as a beacon of light to all who sail on the sea of suffering. We all arrive at the opposite shore the most important thing that I have ever done. These words were spoken by Cher some day. at the funeral of Sony Bono. My brother and I talked about the delicate beauty of that moment over 10 years ago now. He was certain that Cher would still be around to deliver his eulogy when his time came. Well the time has come and as you see Cher is not here. I am sure that John would have us pop in a CD of Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves or at the very least have Rik Newton Treadway render his best Cher impression. Shelton As many of you know, much of John’s life was about impressions. Whether he was capturing the essence of a celebrity, one of his school teachers, his father, or our mother he would somehow tap into that one attribute that would immortalize them with love and with humor. If any two attributes would give you an impression of John’s life it Jackson would be unconditional love and humor. These are the qualities of a best friend. A title that many of us left behind will rightfully claim. It is an honor to share that right with February 4, 1978 – you. March 2, 2009 For the first 16 years of John’s life I was his big brother. It is at that precise moment that he surpassed me in wisdom, life experiences, and wit and became my Poet, author, HIV/AIDS activist, big brother. The truth is I think he wore me out and it was my turn to lean on him. I like Shelton Jackson lived his life on his to think that I taught him that you can do anything, and be anything you want to be in own terms. Endeared to many, he life. But, the truth is he perfected that notion and thus the student became the master. served as an example of what one who starting out relying on his older siblings to lead the way wound up leading can do in life with determination the pack. and faith in the goodness of man. His life was short but full. We will remember it when we sleep, hear a diva’s anthem, or mark an annual . So, for all the “best friends” and “little brothers and sisters” that he leaves behind we will claim in the lyrics of an often performed Celine Dion Song – My Heart Will Go On. You are safe in my heart and my heart will go on and on. 12 q BALTIMORE OUTLOUD March 13, 2009 | baltimoreoutloud.com news OUTloud Names Steve Charing as Managing 46/%": Editor 406/%40'-*7& and offer our readers and advertisers the 1.5*--1. best product possible. 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Let me begin by their story. Homosexual people have saying that I love my been ousted and ostracized for years, gay family, especially and who am I to add to their pain and my gay Black family. suffering? I view being gay as When the desire to write out my my secret weapon, frustration arose I went to my core my strength, a symbol group of friends and posed the question of my resilience, an “What is the point of throwing Shade?” I added flair if you will. I received some interesting answers, and am proud of what my sisters and brothers the overwhelming consensus was that have added to our society, everything from those throwing it were the ones trying entertainment to planning the March On to deflect attention from their own flaws. Washington. We are an undeniable force Another question that I posed was “why of beauty and power. call it shade?” Why was something so I must say though, that there is an positive in nature attributed to such a aspect of gay culture that I just can’t stand negative act, why not “War” or “Wrath” and it’s the unnecessary rudeness that is or “Malice”? Is it that we don’t want to inherent to many gay people. We call these own up to the damage that is being done, acts “Shade.” Now traditionally “Shade” so we jade ourselves with a name that is defined as the blocking of sunlight by generally has a positive connotation? any object, which I view as mostly a good It seems to me that “Shade” would thing. The shade helps us to stay cool be guarding our brothers and sisters and comfortable, for the most part. Yet, against the harsh and hateful social in my beautiful community “Shade” takes climate that the lgbt community has on a new and more detrimental meaning, been forced to endure. basically it’s random acts of meanness I wonder if the so-called “Shade fueled by egos, and insecurities. throwers” know our history, the trials What’s the point of “Shade” or that gays before us had to face. Do they “throwing shade”? Personally when I see know that not too long ago people were a gay brother or sister my first instinct is hospitalized, given shock treatments, to throw them love and support. For I know their struggle, and in many cases -- continued on page 30 Professional Services

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I have been going a bit mad wondering enough. But now that modern garbage make-up artist, he was also an incredible that would show off his “breasts”. An old whatever happened to my friend Brian bags come with that powdery fresh scent, model. As a photographer, I often find surgery scar going down his chest helped Marks who was one of the first people I maybe she’ll reconsider and come out of myself asking people to act out and give create the illusion of real cleavage which met when I moved to Baltimore in 2002. retirement. me more of themselves than they know he enjoyed using to his advantage. Within days of arriving in Charm The usual suspects at Gina’s is there. And since I don’t work with As recently as two years ago, I had City, my only friend in town, Creston, cookouts included Grace, the larger than professional models, that line of direction tracked Brian down at a Macy’s in Philly introduced me to a small group of life Highlandtown Hon who functioned doesn’t always yield the best results, but where he had been working, but by the who spoke only about make-up, Barbie as stage mother to the rest of the group. with Brian I discovered he could go from time I called he was no longer employed dolls and Debbie Harry. They were a nice There was also a queen called Sable, high fashion to gothic horror in a heartbeat there. bunch, but my make-up interests were who was known as Grace’s “daughter”. It with the least bit of direction. I had found Calls to other associates got me more Lon Chaney and theirs was more seemed as if Sable was in training for my dream model. disconnected phone lines and dead Alexis Carrington-Colby. We drew more something, but I’m not sure what. I Of all the glamorous and mysterious ends and none of his known modeling blanks on music because my interests remember her mainly for the way that she characters that Brian transformed into, it buddies that I could reach had any news went a bit beyond the scope of the Blondie walked into a room. She moved like an was Jon-Benet Fawcett-Majors who made or information on how to locate our lost songbook, but we had fun nonetheless. amateur model approaching the end of a the deepest and darkest impression. Jon- Supermodel friend. “She has an outfit Get-togethers would take place runway, her movements accentuated by Benet was a bitter and aging ex-child I’d like to borrow. So I do hope you can at the home of Gina X. who was a well whiplash-inducing halts and flailing arms. star whose talents were no longer track her down.” admitted recluse, Wilma known drag figure in Baltimore during I’m pretty sure that was body language for, appreciated. All of the photos we took of Martinez. the 90s and performed as Boy George “I’m so over EVERYTHING.” When I first Jon-Benet displayed a character of total If anyone has any information and Debbie Harry, natch. But by the time met Sable, I asked if she was named after derangement, desperation and evil. If regarding the whereabouts of Brian I met her, she was in the first stages of the car. She said she wasn’t. she wasn’t lying on the floor lusting after a Marks, please contact me. I want my friend retirement and was more apt to throw a And then there was Brian. For some piece of raw meat, then she was in attack back and the modeling world is suffering cookout than to throw on a wig. At the reason, we didn’t hit it off very well at mode with various implements of violence. because of his long absence. I can be time, I desperately wanted her to perform first, but we became good friends despite I loved her. reached by email at: [email protected]. in a Hefty bag ala classic Debbie, but I our rough start. I discovered that Brian But more often than not, Brian would don’t think she thought it was glamorous was not only a very talented and funny transform into more tasteful characters baltimoreoutloud.com | March 13, 2009 BALTIMORE OUTLOUD q 17

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You are not different human and so are you. only because you are Certain homosexual-oriented college homosexual. I admit groups would benefit from internalizing that I hold a grudge this concept. I’ve run into several college against the word organizations that claim their intentions “different.” The term as a group are to integrate and effect which by definition homosexual awareness in Baltimore. means not alike in What are these groups really doing? quality or form has Segregating their population from the been diluted and twisted by society to larger whole by excluding non-gay mean something negative. I cannot tell members and then wondering why they you how many times I’ve heard someone feel like outsiders. They ask for change claim, “You’re different because you’re and progress yet sit around playing board gay,” as if is a defining games waiting for it to happen. factor in the variance of people. Get out into society and do something. Volunteer at an animal shelter, not because you’re gay but because you love “No one can make you furry things. Be the first person out on the feel inferior without your dance floor, not because you like men but because you can’t imagine not dancing to consent.” amazing music, provided you have a good DJ. —Eleanor Roosevelt Talk to people. Something my mom taught me that I’ve carried with me is to The unfortunate truth is that many deny no one conversation. You never know people, when they learn that someone is what you’ll learn about or from someone homosexual, automatically associate a and maybe they’ll learn a thing or two from person’s sexual orientation as their leading you. I can guarantee that if you strike up quality. I’ve been told by many an ignorant a conversation with anyone you’ll learn person that I don’t excel in sports because that you’re so much more similar then you I’m gay. Or my personal favorite is when could have imagined. Show people that people tell me they love me because I’m you are more than just a novelty. gay. Neglecting the fact that I have zero You are not different only because patience or coordination on a sports field you are homosexual. Defining yourself is and proclaiming my sexual orientation as not admitting who you love; it’s admitting the determining factor for their love of my who you are and not liquidating qualities being, people exploit the fact that I like which have nothing to do with something men and therefore am different. as inherit as eye color. This is not OK. What’s even less OK is that we, as Marty Hoegg is a junior at Stevenson U. a community, allow people to define our ability to create, feel, and exist based on our sexual orientation. I would say that The author is not to be judged solely by his sexuality. homosexuality makes us unique, but OUTloud’s queer TV guide: www.baltimoreoutloud.com to be unique is to exist as the only one. are mine. I define myself by my physical have said it any better. Allow no one to I think it’s safe to say there are way too traits; no one else in the world has my undermine your capabilities because you many closet doors swinging open that for eyes or my hands. are openly homosexual. Sign up online now for free someone to claim they are the only gay What I’m getting at is that there are so So how do we break this concept person is a bold face lie. many things that melt together to create that homosexuality is a scarlet letter in home delivery of OUTloud. So how do we define ourselves? my being that for someone to solely base society? We show the world that we are www.baltimoreoutloud.com How does anyone? I define myself by my their judgments of me on my sexuality is just as unique as everyone else. We have actions, thoughts and words. I have hopes a terrible injustice to my existence. “No hopes and anxieties just as much as the and dreams that may hold similarities to one can make you feel inferior without man sitting next to us on the bus. Is he Submit Your Events Online others but are truly exclusive because they your consent,” Eleanor Roosevelt couldn’t homosexual? What does it matter? He’s www.baltimoreoutloud.com baltimoreoutloud.com | March 13, 2009 BALTIMORE OUTLOUD q 25 26 q BALTIMORE OUTLOUD March 13, 2009 | baltimoreoutloud.com Leather Line » baltimoreoutloud.com | March 13, 2009 BALTIMORE OUTLOUD q 27 Leather Line Baltimore’s Mike Mitchell Selected Mr. Club XS Leather 2009 By Rodney Burger

It is a big year for Leather 2008 C.J.Smith. Mr. Mountain Baltimore’s leather Leather 2007 Steve Tompa was the Talley men! With the Master and boy ricky of the D.C. boys of selection of Mike Leather was the Judges’ boy. Mitchell as Mr. Club I guarantee you that this event will just XS Leather 2009 on get bigger and better each year. A packed Saturday, February house, which included many members 28 - the stage at this of C.O.M.M.N.D, Pennsmen, Reading year’s International Railmen, Centaurs, ShipMates, D.C. boys Mr. Leather Contest in Chicago will see of Leather, and more witnessed the step- four men from Baltimore running for IML. down of C.J. Smith, Mr. Club XS Leather Mike will join Rik Newton-Treadway (Mr. 2008. It is very difficult being the first of a Maryland Leather 2009), John Harris (Mr. new title. D.C. Eagle 2009) and Kip Hollar (Mr. Mid- At last year’s IML the comment often Atlantic Leather 2009) for the Super Bowl heard was: “York, PA has a leather bar?” of leather contest in Chicago over the (Club XS is a huge lgbt nightclub with Memorial Day Weekend. a great dance floor and wickedly hot At last year’s inaugural Mr. Club XS patrons.) Leather Contest I was quite impressed C.J. was not only a first class leather with how smoothly it ran. One never knows titleholder from start to finish, but came with a new event. You may recall that my in 6th at IML out of 53 contestants! only complaint last year was the emcee. Congratulations to Mike Mitchell, Mr. Club Well, boy did they solve that problem! This XS Leather 2009. You will have some year’s event was emceed by the leather difficult boots to fill, but I am sure you will community’s best emcee-Frank Nowicki. It fill them well. was like trading a Pinto in on a Porsche! Now that a new tradition has started, Returning by popular demand from it will also soon be time to celebrate last year was Dark Alley Media star Baltimore’s oldest leather club. The Duke Rivers who once again auctioned ShipMates of Baltimore will celebrate 35 off his clothing with all proceeds going years of brotherhood on April 25 with a to the travel fund. I won’t go into detail, party at the Crowne Plaza in Timonium but let’s just say that the next time you and everyone is invited. The event will see the handsome Mr. D.C. Eagle 2009 be from 7-11 p.m. and will feature a one- he may be wearing an $85 cockring! hour open bar cocktail hour, anniversary Entertainment included performances by pin, and a traditional buffet dinner for $60. Kalina Kirkpatrick, Miss Cub XS, Poison Applications are available at the Baltimore and none other the Baltimore’s own Queen Eagle or at www.shipmatesclub.com. of Comedy, Shawnna Alexander. Baltimore’s leather clubs will be Both contestants were also from out in force on Saturday, March 14 as Baltimore. This year’s other contestant C.O.M.M.A.N.D., M.C. hosts a bar night was C.O.M.M.A.N.D.’s David Shover. at the Rowan Tree in Federal Hill and the The job of judging what had to be a very ShipMates gather for a bar night at their close contest went to International Mr. home bar the Baltimore Eagle. Come Deaf Leather 2004 Teddy O’Rourke, out and enjoy the fun! It is a big year for Leather Cowboy 2007-2008 Randal Baltimore’s leather men! Davis, Founding Member of Potomac, M.C. Michael Johnson, Kris DeBlase Mr. Maryland Leather 2007, and Mr. Club XS 28 q BALTIMORE OUTLOUD March 13, 2009 | baltimoreoutloud.com The Quest

TheBlue Parrot The Rowan Tree baltimoreoutloud.com | March 13, 2009 BALTIMORE OUTLOUD q 29 30 q BALTIMORE OUTLOUD March 13, 2009 | baltimoreoutloud.com a surprise visit to the Lobby Day rally last members are professionals who are Maraviroc prevents the HIV virus from gAy to Z month where he could have addressed able to work together effectively despite infecting white blood cells by binding to the crowd in front of the media on these differences in race, gender, religion, and the CCR5 receptors, so the virus cannot -- continued from cover important civil right issues was do-able sexuality,” the officers wrote. attach and enter the cell. Before CCR5 and would have been extraordinary. President Obama is in the midst of blockers can be prescribed, a $2000 culture of lgbt people in America; all the Former Governor Parris N. Glendening trying to help fix the economy, healthcare, (two thousand dollar) blood test must be while singing and dancing in a way that used the political capital he received from energy dependence, education, fighting done to find out which kind of receptor is resembles a Parade. everything his 10-point re-election margin and pushed two wars, as well as other key priorities. present on the patient’s HIV virus. The gAy to Z promises to deliver the signature for legal protections for gays and lesbians. Although he wants “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” cost of the test, and concerns about the GMCW queer and quirky style: big songs, In 2001, he signed into law the historic bill to be repealed, he was more likely to make accuracy of the test results, are barriers big dances, big costumes and big hair – all that would prevent discrimination based the push later in his term so that he can to the use of maraviroc. performed with a big heart. on sexual orientation. use his political capital to deal effectively So what’s the bottom line? If it’s not This fully-staged show features We were fortunate that Glendening with the current economic crisis. Moreover, broken, don’t try to fix it. If your current original choreography, set, costume used his political capital for our cause he wants to build a consensus with the HIV medications are working and you’re and lighting design and includes written before it rapidly eroded. There doesn’t military brass, in particular, so that the not having side effects, there’s no reason narrations on subjects raging from lgbt appear to be enough gas in the political repeal would be easier for Congress to to switch to a newer medicine just individuals in the media, in the tank for Martin O’Malley to lead both the swallow. because it’s newer. The new medications Bible Belt, the confessions of an internet- death penalty fight and advance lgbt rights, But the introduction of this bill could are important and useful, but like all junkie, The Kinsey Report, The Wizard of not to mention addressing the economic force the president into the spotlight on medications they are not perfect. They’re Oz, pride, the encyclopedia definition of a havoc, which is devastating the state. this issue—sooner than he had hoped— not right for everyone, and not everyone ‘lesbian’ vs. a ‘homosexual’ and more. He has already expended his dwindling and will give Rush Limbaugh’s Republican needs them. “The show is all about celebrating the political capital on behalf of saving the Party another opportunity to mobilize the Dr. Eva lgbt community and the contributions we lives of convicted murderers. base. have made to the world. We’ll sing about To his credit, the governor recently Aubrey Sarvis, Executive Director Dr. Eva Hersh is Chief Medical Officer aspirations, hopes and dreams, how stated his support for a domestic of the Servicemembers Legal Defense at Chase Brexton Health Services. Send far we’ve come and the battles we have partnership bill for state employees. With Network, is urging the lgbt community your comments and questions to her by won.” says GMCW Artistic Director Jeff other measures needing his backing, will and allies to write their congressmen to email at publisher@ baltimoreoutloud. Buhrman, “We’ll also acknowledge the that be enough to get the lgbt community have them co-sponsor the bill. The bill will com, or by surface mail to Eva Hersh battles we still have to fight to become to march with him to the polls? go before a subcommittee of the House MD, Chase Brexton Health Services, equal members of society. everything Steve Charing’s OUTspoken blog is Armed Services Committee for a hearing. 1001 Cathedral St., Baltimore, MD 21201 gAy to Z is about empowerment and at www.SteveCharing.blogspot.com. How President Obama uses his education…but it is also about over-the- leadership skills and spends his political top fun.” capital may provide an insight on his shade Tickets for everything gAy to Z are don’t ask/tell commitment to gay rights in general. He -- continued from page 14 $20, $35, or $50 and can be purchased -- continued from page 3 didn’t want to fight this battle now, but it on the web at www.gmcw.org/tickets looks like he must. by calling 202-293-1548 or in person lobotomies, and considered mentally ill? at Lambda Rising Bookstore at 1625 a result, it usurped President Clinton’s thin Gay people have fought tirelessly and for Connecticut Avenue, NW. layer of political capital and forced him dr. eva what, so that we can throw shade at other to eventually settle for the compromise -- continued from page 8 oppressed people? legislation that has been in place since The truth is that I have always had 1993. a good idea of why people throw shade, Outspoken Since that time, public attitudes as has no major side effects. but really wanted those who were to come -- continued from page 2 well as of those who served have shifted Etravirine is new type of non- across this to see how trivial, pointless, towards allowing gays and lesbians to nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor and utterly useless it is. Yeah, “Shade” is Governor O’Malley stated during the serve openly in the military. An ABC (NNRTI). The best known NNRTI is funny, but what does it say about us? session that he would sign a bill News-Washington Post poll conducted in efavirenz (brand name Sustiva, a part It’s all too easy to point out the if one came across his desk. But Equality July found increasing civilian acceptance of the combination medicine Atripla). negative aspects of others, yet when Maryland, the state’s largest lgbt civil of gays serving in the military. Seventy-five Etravirine is effective even in patients it comes to our own introspection to fall rights organization, decided such a route percent of Americans in the poll said gay whose virus is resistant to other NNRTI’s. short of glory. I urge you all stop taking the would be unacceptable and pushed for full people who are open about their sexual Etravirine is not widely used because it easy way our, challenge yourselves to be marriage equality instead. orientation should be allowed to serve in interacts with many common medicines, better. Now that’s the shade, are you up to Moreover, the governor has yet to the military, up from 62 percent in early and the dose requires adjustment. the challenge? publicly offer his support for the Transgender 2001 and 44 percent in 1993. Maraviroc is the first of another Anti-Discrimination bill, which would This past November in Annapolis, new class of HIV medicines, the CCR5 add gender identity to existing state law over 100 retired generals and admirals receptor blockers. There are two types film prohibiting discrimination in employment, have called for the repeal of the policy. To of proteins on the surface of white blood -- continued from page 21 housing, public accommodations and bolster their position, studies have been cells where the HIV virus can attach credit. As mayor of Baltimore, O’Malley conducted that show that openly gay to enter and infect the cell. These two service members do not negatively impact proteins are called CCR5 and CXCR4 skills, more like Batman than Superman. signed a similar law in December 2002. We know Dr. Manhattan has the ability A march down Annapolis streets morale or unit cohesion. receptors. Most strains of HIV virus “As is the case with Great Britain, attach to CCR5 receptors to infect to himself and others through by Martin O’Malley to support marriage space – literally, as he goes to Mars at equality and transgender protections is a Israel, and other nations that allow gays the cell. Some can attach to CXCR4 and lesbians to serve openly, our service receptors, and some can attach to both. one point to get away from humankind dream that is unlikely to materialize. Even altogether – he can take things apart, baltimoreoutloud.com | March 13, 2009 BALTIMORE OUTLOUD q 31 manipulate them and put them back You may or may not know Crudup together, and he can see past, present – and you certainly won’t recognize him and future all at the same time. And he in the film (until his flashback scenes) as occasionally has the ability to cover up Dr. Manhattan is a motion capture CGI his dong (and the director promises even character, but is certainly familiar more dong in the video version). from those MasterCard commercials. I The most compelling of the group is the kept waiting for him to say, “Saving the Employment allegedly psychopathic Rorschach (Haley) world...priceless.” Unfortunately, for as Deep Throats are Waiting who basically narrates the film through his much realism as they went for with the journals and seems to be the only one of character, getting each movement of for You the group to actually care about what is his dong just so, they seemed to have Did you major in Journalism or happening in the world despite the way forgotten to add movement or expression Communications in college? Was English your others see him. Dan/Night Owl II seems to his face. favorite subject in high school? Do you know to have his own intimacy issues as well as It’s very distracting watching the complete alphabet? If so, an exciting career in news reporting may be for you. Look what disdain for putting on the costume (even Manhattan speak because his lips barely it did for ’s Woodward though he keeps it perfectly preserved in seem to move any more than a puppet’s and Bernstein - they took down an entire his basement lair, and Laurie/Silk Spectre would. Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Denny Presidency. And now you can too! OUTloud is looking for people interested II is caught in a romantic triangle with the from Grey’s Anatomy and the dad from in covering our local community. Whether you increasingly distant Manhattan and the Supernatural) gets to play a real bastard are a seasoned veteran or a wannabe - there emotionally unavailable Dan. of a character and it’s a shame he’s not in is a place for you at OUTloud. We need help Another member, Adrian Veidt/ the film more. in keeping our community up-to-date on everything and anything that impacts our lives. Ozymandias, the self-proclaimed My highest praise is reserved for From sporting events to press conferences smartest man in the world, has no problem Jackie Earle Haley as the tortured and everything in between - you too can be an announcing to the world that he was a Rorschach. Haley gives an amazing eyewitness to history. Meet famous people, visit exotic locales, photograph scantily clothed superhero while attempting to save the performance through his voice and body actors. It’s all here just waiting for you. world through his own corporation. But language since his face is covered by Shoot us an email today at: Editor@ one of these people has been behind the an ever changing mask for about 90% baltimoreoutloud.com and start your career at murders of the Minutemen and also has a of the time. He is mesmerizing anytime the bottom. hand in the impending destruction of the he’s on screen and easily steals the film planet...but for what purpose? from every person and special effect I have to say I have mixed feelings around him. Haley, a former child star in For Advertising/Deadline Info, Please Call 410-244-6780. about the film. I enjoyed it from a visual the 70s, proved that his Oscar-nominated perspective and marveled at the images comeback in 2006’s Little Children was no that director Snyder managed to put on fluke. If the rumors are true, I’m looking screen. He’s proven he can tackle amazing forward to seeing Haley tackle the role of visuals with his last film, 300, but like that Freddy Kruger in the upcoming remake of film this one also left me feeling like I Nightmare on Elm Street. should have been jumping up and down Watchmen is one of those films that in my seat the whole time but instead I felt people seem to either love or hate. A like I just kept waiting for that one “wow!” large number of comic fans are happy moment to make me jump up and down in to have the movie at all, even with its my seat. imperfections. Some are ready to string Perhaps, not knowing all of the up Snyder and his screenwriter for their intimate details of the comic put me at blasphemous actions. a disadvantage. On the other hand, not Rated R for strong graphic violence, being a purist should have allowed me to sexuality, nudity and language. accept some of the changes made to the story in its transition to the big screen (the major change to the story’s finale seems murder to be the devoted fans’ biggest sticking -- continued from cover point). Perhaps the acting just didn’t live up to my expectations. She points out that at the slightest hint Patrick Wilson is a fine actor (notable of trouble, the regular customers and staff for his role in Angels in America), but act swiftly to maintain order. To reinforce he comes off as kind of whiny and the management’s desire to maintain uncharismatic here. Malin Akerman can’t a peaceful setting, a sign inside the bar say her lines with any kind of feeling or reads, “Any type of aggression, you will be inflection at all, and I was just too distracted barred.” by Matthew Goode’s awful wig to even “Our heartfelt condolences go out to notice his performance. I love Carla the families of the victims. They are in our Gugino and she gives a nice performance, prayers,” Cindy said. but she is saddled with some of the worst If you have information regarding this old age makeup I’ve ever seen and that is crime, you are urged to call Baltimore as distracting as Goode’s wig. Police at 410-396-2100. 32 q BALTIMORE OUTLOUD March 13, 2009 | baltimoreoutloud.com

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