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Give the People Light and they willfind their own way. Iry The Wisconsin Light Light Inside... PRIDE • REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CELEBRATION UNDERWAY CONVENTION Two Weeks of Activities Applaud Lesbian/Gay Pride First Hand Report From The ML/GPC 1988 — New Orleans "Pride Commit- Committee. Concert and Dance being sponsored by tee" has put together a full array of On Friday evening, September 16 at 8:00 Meridian Music, New Moon Productions • HATE VIOLENCE activities for the two-week celebration. PM, the Crystal Palace (1925 W. National and Shafer Design. The sponsors have told Highlighted in the schedule will be the Avenue) will be the site of the Cabaret the Pride Committee that Milwaukee is in Often unreported but up opening day events on Saturday, Septem- for "one- hellava treat." Romanovsky & dramatically Page 2 ber 10 at Noon in the form of a picnic at Phillips, of national acclaim, will begin the Mitchell Park, Area 3. (This is just east of evening's cabaret show with their comedic the parking • WOMEN'S ALTERNATIVE lot behind the domes in the 500 Rightfully routines aimed at our community. The block HEALTH CENTER of South 27th Street). The pavilion evening will conclude with dance music will be used for indoor activities and Inexpensive and one of provided by Amthyst on their return provide a place for members of the engagement to Milwaukee. This event Milwaukee's best kept community to be introduced to the various promises to provide a full evening of secrets Page 5 Lesbian and Gay community organizations. delightful entertainment and an opportun- These organizations represent the full ity for members of the community to get • A BOY OF SUMMER spectrum of the life styles and personal together for a fun-packed evening (most Reflections of the teenage interests of Milwaukee's Gay and Lesbian persons we have spoken with who have Community including Social, Sports, Music MILWAUKEE '88 seen or heard either group, indicated that sleepover Page 9 and Art, Cultural, Political, Business, this is a "must do" event). Religious, Civic, and general Community LESBIAN v GAY • On Saturday evening, September 17 PRIDE CELEBRATION Awareness. The picnic is being co- CELEBRATION members of the community will have an SCHEDULE Page 11 sponsored and hosted by the Saturday opportunity to participate in a Service of Softball League and the ML/GPC 1988 Honor and Respect for Gay Vets, Living and Deceased at the War Memorial on Earl, Garvey Support Federal AIDS AIDS Activists Zap Lincoln Memorial Drive at East Mason Street. An honor guard will present arms Funding, Non-Discrimination Law GOP Convention and taps will be played. Milwaukee County By Cliff O'Neill Supervisor Elizabeth Coggs-Jones will be Tony Earl, former Wisconsin governor Ed Garvey is providing a special citation to commem- running for the Democratic New Orleans- The GOP elephant was (1982-1986) is running on the Democratic orate this activity. nomination to the U.S. Senate from poised to sit on the large burr of AIDS ticket for the U.S. Senate seat being On Wisconsin. activism as it prepared to plant itself on Sunday, September 18 the three vacated by William Proxmire. major religious organizations in the Gay Garvey, a widely known figure in New Orleans for the Republican National Recently Tony Earl responded in writing Wisconsin and Lesbian community will co-host an politics, has a reputation as a Convention in August. There, thousands of to questions submitted to him by Wiscon- interdenominational religious service to be progressive and a fighter for causes that Republican delegates, politicians and me- sin Light on subjects of interest to the are held at 2:00 p.m.at the Village Church (130 not necessarily politically popular in dia types readied to face off with fifty of the Wisconsin Gay/Lesbian community. His this E. Juneau). The sponsoring groups include era that some would call "conserva- loudest AIDS activists in the country. The responses are exclusive to Light. tive." For this, he New Hope Metropolitan Community has received support plan: to make the elephant sit up and take Church, Dignity and Lutheran's Concern- notice. ed. The service will feature choral music to Whether it worked or not is question- be provided by members of Milwaukee's able. Politicians shrugged, delegates slug- two Gay and Lesbian singing groups — ged, activists chanted and the media got Fest City Singers and Cream City Chorus. them all mixed up. A special highlight of these two-weeks of But all of it started on a much quieter celebration and recognition of community note. achievement will be the Cocktail/Dinner Sunday, August 14, 1:50 p.m.: Mark Party featuring Mayor John Norquist as Kostopoulous walks through the hot, the Guest Speaker. At the evening pro- humid halls of the St. Marks Community gram, Norquist will be presented with the Center in his new white "Action=Life" Gay and Lesbian Community Goals — a tank top. It seems that the AIDS Coalition community activity which was undertaken To Unleash Power's now ubiquitous "Si- by "members of various Milwaukee Gay lence = Death" slogan was in need of a and Lesbian organizations." The cocktail TURN TO REPUBLICANS, PAGE 7 TURN TO PRIDE WEEK, PAGE 12 Mayor Norquist Appoints Moore to Safety Commission Tony Earl Ed Garvey Milwaukee Mayor John 0. Norquist Q: What is your position on federal AIDS from other political leaders. announced in a press release the appoint- funding? According to The Milwaukee Journal, ment of Bob Moore to the Safety Commis- A: AIDS is the gravest epidemic and July 31, 1988, former Wisconsin governor sion. challenge to our health care system in my Tony Earl said of Garvey that for him Moore is a well known member of the lifetime since polio. (Garvey) "winning isn't the important Milwaukee Gay/Lesbian community. I admire the courageous efforts of the thing. Being on the side of truth and justice Moore, 57, was appointed to a three-year Gay and Lesbian community to care for is the most important thing." term on the Safety Commission, which those who are suffering and educate others Garvey has been described by Charlie advises the city on methods of providing about AIDS prevention. By contrast, the Dee, himself a former candidate for for the safety of the public, the city federal government has been a profile of Congress, as running "the most Progres- employees, in traffic and other matters. cowardice. sive, issue-oriented campaign of all the Moore is director of the Executive MBA It is shameful that the Republican candidates (for the Senate). Program at the University of Wisconsin- administration in Washington and many Garvey is against aid to the Nicaraguan Milwaukee School of Business Administra- Republicans in Congress have treated Contras as well as opposed to further tion. He previously taught finance as an AIDS as a political football instead of a monies being expended for Reagan's assistant professor at UW-M. question of urgent medical priority. so-called "Star Wars" defense system. Moore is a member of the board of the Bob Moore As Senator, I will support whatever Garvey has stood for farmers, working Wisconsin Bicycling Association. He is vice Moore told Light "I've always been funding is necessary to find a cure and an people and other minorities, including president of The Village Church, a former involved in the political process, but this is effective preventive vaccine for AIDS. I will Gays and Lesbians. board member of the American Civil the first time I've ever held a political also support the sensible safeguards In a phone interview, Garvey told Light Liberties Union-Milwaukee Chapter and appointment. I'm looking forward to against discrimination recommended by that he would, as a senator, not only fully past president of the Harvard Businss serving the Norquist administration and the President's AIDS Commission but support the national Gay/Lesbian civil School of Wisconsin. He also served as a the people of Milwaukee. ignored by President Reagan. rights bill but that he would add his name member of the Carthage College Board of "I exepct to bring an emphasis on Q: Will you employ Gays and Lesbians to it as a co-sponsor. Trustees. bicycling safety," Moore told Light. on your Senate staff? When asked, all things being equal, A: As governor, I never asked any would he hire a person who was openly prospective employee about his or her Lesbian or Gay, he replied that "it was a We at Wisconsin Light are very pleased and proud to sexual orientation, nor did I ever make shame that we have to ask such a effective immediately we are now publishing sexual orientation a qualification for a state question." He then went on to say that a announce that job or appointment, even on issues dealing person's sexual orientation would have no every other week! felt such with Gay and Lesbian concerns. I impact on his judgement of their profes- Watch for our next issue, Thursday, September 22. TURN TO EARL, PAGE lb TURN TO GARVEY, PAGE 13 —WISCONSIN LIGHT-2 September 8, 1988—September 21, 1988 C Hate Crimes On Increase But Many Left Unreported By Sue Burke verbally abused, and 70% were afraid for or Lesbian. "Homosexuals are probably the most their safety as a Gay man of harassment, frequent victims" of hate violence, accord- There were 49 reports by police ing to the results of a study on hate crime threats or violence committed were from conducted last year by the U.S. Justice officers, and 33 of the reports Milwaukee Department. Milwaukee men. Since then, who has Many organizations believe that violence has gotten a new police chief training, against racial, religious, sexual, and other instituted community relations men and minorities has increased in recent years. including a session on Gay The Justice Department report agreed. Lesbians, for new officers. has a Gay "There is plenty of documentation to In Madison. the police force said he show that the problem is widespread and and Lesbian liaison, and Bauder arrange- considerable evidence that it is increas- was "fairly satisfied" with that ing," the report said. "Explanations for ment. passed this these changes include increased economic Wisconsin also has a new law crimes competition from minorities, visibility of spring that increases penalties for Gay men, ethnic neighborhood transition, committed against people because of their and a perceived decrease in government race, religion, color, disability, sexual efforts to prevent discrimination in educa- orientation, national origin or ancestry. who tion, housing, and employment." The law increases penalties for those The Justice Department said that Gays commit hate crimes by up to $10,000 or up and Lesbians, along with Southeast to five years in prison. Asians. are especially reluctant to report A similar law was passed in California crimes against them to authorities. last year, but was defeated in New York. Reports of 7,008 incidents of violence According to the NGLTF report, anti-gay assaults and violence were concentrated in and harassment against Lesbians, Gay home of New York City and San Francisco, although A touristy shot taken on the road to Atlanta. Karen Lamb stands before the Hermitage, men, and people believed to be Gay were Nashville, Tenn. The house is Greek Revival and was built in they occurred everywhere. President Andrew Jackson in reported in 1987 to the National Gay and stages between 1819 and 1821. President Jackson and his wife, Rachel, are buried on the Berrill said the concentration of assaults Lesbian Task Force. In 1986, only 4,946 grounds. The house has most of its original furnishings. It is complimented by a lovely garden San incidents had been reported. in a supposedly Gay haven like with varieties of plants that were chosen by Mrs. Jackson in the 1820's. That increase of 42%, according to a Francisco was probably because Gay report recently issued by NGLTF, may be people are more visible in San Francisco due to better reporting by victims, but than in most other cities. Increased LETTERS many of the local groups reporting inci- visibility makes them more of a target. To the Editor: criticism deals with a "critical hour... It's a backlash, he said. "It's essential dents to NGLTF said fear and hatred of Recently, a letter has been distributed (when Moody was absent)... to oppose the that we be visible," he said, as the only AIDS has increased anti-Gay violence. that states that the Ten Percent Society of Dannemeyer-Helms Amendment." Calling way to change society. "But then we have In an effort to get better information on UW-Milwaukee is endorsing the Septem- a 300 - 40 vote "critical" is a wild use of to deal with the risks." hate crimes, NGLTF and other Gay and ber 20 program sponsored by the Lambda English that, perhaps, is best reserved for A small segment of society is willing to minority organizations have lobbied the Rights Network (LRN) at the Marc Plaza. lawyers. In addition, Moody did, in fact, be violent, he said, and will respond more federal government to pass a bill that Plain and simple, this is not true. insert a statement in the Congressional violently as Gays and Lesbians gain more would mandate federal collection of statis- The Ten Percent Society was approached Record opposing Danneymeyer-Helms: acceptance. Usually assaults are commit- tics on crimes motivated on the basis of by a representative of LRN concerning the that's as much of a leadership position as ted by young men in their teens or 20s. race, religion, sexual orientation or ethnic- matter. That person was requested to would have been a 300 - 41 vote! He compared it to acts against civil ity. submit a written proposal for considera- In closing, we have a strong and rights protestors. Racism is widespread, That bill passed the U.S. House of tion. No proposal was ever received. powerfuly ally with Jim Moody; I urge but the Klu Klux Klan is small, and society Representatives in May on a vote of 383 to We at the Ten Percent Society find this Wisconsin Light readers to support him on has a general understanding that it is 29. An almost identical bill sponsored by situation reprehensible. This is not to say September 13th. Thank you. unacceptable to assault people because of Senator Paul Simon (D-Ill.) passed the Ten Percent is making judgement on the —J. Robert Moore their race. Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously program. That is another matter entirely. Milwaukee, WI "Gay basing is not considered that bad a on Aug. 10. The organization's objection at this point is thing in some parts of the country — in To the Editor: Kevin T. Berrill, director of the NGLTF with the use of its name without its some places even by law enforcement," It has always been my opinion and per- anti-violence project, said he hoped for a consent. Berrill said. As Gays gain more rights, sonal feeling, and I stand corrected, if mis- floor vote in September, although he The wonder of it all is that a member (s) more violent oppression from a smaller taken, that in going through life, helping expected unfriendly amendments from of LRN would perpetrate such an action group of people may result. those individual or groups, especially in Senators like Jessie Helms. and have the audacity to use the word "Without legal means to discriminate, our own community, would take at least There were 80 murders in 1986 and 64 in "Community" in their letter. If someone at they will have to turn to illegal means." time and courtesies to say, "Thank you." 1987 that were apparently motivated had stopped to check and follow through on anti-Gay prejudice, In writing, I am a corporation licensed here least in part by this matter, they might have been able to to NGLTF in Wisconsin and in June, donated person- according reports. use the word "community" in its proper of verbal LETTERS al time and corporate funds to Fest City In 1987, there were 5,463 cases sense. That is to say, "community" as a assaults, Singers for the Gay Pride Parade in assaults and threats, 835 physical positive interaction where members held 338 cases of vandalism, 271 police-related Chicago. each other for the benefit of all. As I write this letter, I have yet to have incidents, and 30 cases of arson, bombing, To the Editor: Sadly, community is not the case here. along with 61 other received a personal note, or card of thanks and bomb threats, Now wait just a minute! Why is a small Here one can only see a few benefitting for cases of attempted crimes and harassment. to me, personally, or to our corporation, segment of the Gay and Lesbian commun- themselves at the expense of others. Berrill said violence and harassment will Mr. Vantastic, Inc. for our time and ity pushing a $25.00 a plate dinner? It has Another time and situation might see the probably continue to increase. monies donated to their float for the Gay been called elitist, as many members of the advent of community. Yet, at this time, In one from Long Beach, Cal., Pride Parade in June. A word to others of report community simply cannot afford to spend Ten Percent feels genuinely used and three young men assaulted a Gay man with you out there, be certain you know full well $25 or $30 (at the door). Well, for $3.00 you betrayed. AIDS, breaking his hip and causing other who you are donating time and money to, can listen to the speeches — such an —Guy Hartmann injuries. The assailants were arrested by that it is appreciated and at least is honor! Thank you very much, I'll stay Percent police, but were later released after police Ten Society/UWM returned with some type of thanks for your home. But that isn't what really bothers me learned the victim had AIDS. To the Editor: efforts. As a corporate contributor, we are so much about this "Celebrate '88" In another report, a Philadelphia man thoroughly disappointed with the group, dinner, that I had to write this letter. I'm surprised that you and a group of dragged a woman out of a bar and beat her Fest City Singers. The first thing that bothers me is that Gay leaders (lead by Tom Zander) have after she refused his sexual advances and —Timothy L. Hancock this dinner, from what I have read and supported Matt Flynn against Jim Moody. said she was a Lesbian. President heard, has no real purpose; certainly The purpose of this note is to urge your The reports came from 64 groups in 31 Mr. Inc. nothing well defined. It seems that some readers to support the reelection bid of Vantastic, states. Glendale, WI people want to have a fancy dinner, as if an Representative Moody in the forthcoming In Wisconsin, only The United of expensive dinner with people parading in primary. Madison sent reports to NGLTF. It counted "monkey suits" is some sort of celebration Certainly the first rule of a successful three verbal assaults, one involv- Subscribe to of Gay and Lesbian pride. political coalition is: support your friends. ing housing and two in employment; and What really bothers me is that this With "rewards" such as you and Zander Wisconsin Light three physical assaults, one involving dinner is a tremendous waste of resources. have given Moody — what kind of clout weapons. Our community is confronted by dangers will the Gay Community have with the Doug Bauder, coordinator of The—United, such as AIDS, and has many needs, all of "marginal" politician? You have "gone to said he was sure there were more than six which require money. Here we have a bed" with an attractive new face — turning anti-gay incidents in Madison last year, but dinner, at $25 a shot, and where is this out a representative who has developed a that reports had not been received by The money going? It goes to the Marc Plaza! significant power-based in the U.S. House United. This is not a community fund raiser, with as a member of the Ways and Means Berrill said he would welcome help from the facilities, etc. donated. In fact, LRN Committee. How fickle! any group who wanted to share information does not expect to make any money at all I understand that elsewhere in this issue or keep statistics with NGLTF on violent or on this dinner. This community has better of Wisconsin Light there is an article defamatory attacks in Wisconsin or its things to do with its money than improve outlining some of Representative Moody's cities in 1988. NGLTF can be reached at the profit statement of the Marc Plaza support of Lesbian/Gay issues. Briefly: 1517 U Street NW, Washington, D.C. Hotel. In fact the only apparent purpose of when in Madison he supported both 20009. this dinner is to make our community "consenting adult" and "non-discrimina- Victims can contact the National Gay/ poorer and the rich Marc Plaza and Marcus tion" legislation — helping to make Lesbian Crisisline at (800) 221-7044 Mon- Corporation richer. Additionally, as this is Wisconsin the only state with both "pro- day through Friday, 2 to 8 p.m. Central a formal dinner, it is sure to be a financial Gay" statutes. In Washington, he has been Time. boon to the tuxedo rental stores in town. a cosponsor of Gay Civil Rights bills in each In Wisconsin, the former Governor's I'm sorry if certain people are offended, of the last two sessions; he cosponsored a Council on Lesbian and Gay Issues dis- but with community organizations begging comprehensive and extensive AIDS bill; he tributed surveys on violence, and received for money for important purposes, I cannot has supported the non-discrimination 213 surveys in response between July, see a $25 a plate dinner that has no clause in Washington D.C. legislation — 1983 and January, 1985. Of those respond- essential or meaningful purpose as any- now a hot issue for Georgetown Univer- ing, 23% reported they had been punched, thing but a tragedy. sity's Gay student group. hit, kicked, or beaten because of their How can the Lesbian/Gay community —Rev. Dan Frederick Schramm sexual orientation. support the Zander (et al) position against Milwaukee, WI More than four out of five had been a record like that? Zander's only specific September 8, 1988—September 21, 1988—WISCONSIN LIGHT-3 EDITORIAL Give the People Light and they The Editor's Desk will find their own way. This is an exciting issue, perhaps the most exciting since the first, now, almost a MOODY IS THE BEST CANDIDATE year ago. With this issue, we begin biweekly publication. The IN FIFTH CONGRESSIONAL RACE The decision to do this was not made When a paper chooses a candidate to endorse, it tries to weigh each candidate with lightly, but has been in the works for some Wisconsin whatever objectivity can be had in this imperfect world. It tries to look at each candidate time as well as a dream from the with an eye to the paper's constituency — in Light's case, the Gay/Lesbian community. beginning. The reason is simple. To be a Light Okay, to get on with it, we have made a mistake. newspaper demands immediacy. This could not be In the last issue, Light endorsed Matt Flynn for Congress from the 5th Congressional accomplished to the fullness that the Wisconsin District. We retract that endorsement and, instead, support Jim Moody for reelection. We community deserves by do this for two reasons. continuing as a monthly publication. The change means several One is certainly the tactics employed by Mr. Flynn against Mr. Moody. We were highly things. For example, while each issue will, for awhile impressed by Milwaukee Mayor John Norquist's characterization of those tactics as "a anyway, be 16 pages, the total pages for style of campaigning that is not welcome in Milwaukee." Light was an early and strong the month will be grater than heretofor. supporter of Mayor Norquist's and continues to see him as a highly competent official of the highest possible integrity who is a friend to our community. This means, in turn, that there will be more space for news, international, national and Secondly, we were very impressed by the strong article in The Milwaukee Journal listing local, that the community needs to know. It the charges brought by- Flynn against Moody and proving in details that the charges are groundless. means there will be more room for our growing number of writers and columnists. Light believes that in the rough and tumble of politics, there is no room for mudslinging. Not all of them will be writing for each Certainly such tactics will be used, but politicians who do so should learn that there is a penalty. issue, but each will be seen every month. Executive & Editorial Offices Finally, since we will be coming out on Light therefore heartily and without reservation supports Jim Moody for Congress. 1843 N. Palmer alternate weeks with In Step, each week you will have a fresh publication to read, Milwaukee, WI 53212 PRICEY "SUMPTUOUS BUFFET" keeping you up with all the news and (414) 372-2773 activities of the state. EXCLUDES, IGNORES MANY The change does not mean a decrease in "Celebration 88", the dinner sponsored primarily by the Lambda Rights Network (LRN) circulation. On the contrary, Wisconsin PROFESSIONAL STAFF Light will continue to be available in at the Marc Plaza on September 20 must be looked upon with sadness and regret. nearly 100 locations around the State. This is not According to LRN's press release, the chief purpose of the dinner is to present to Publisher to mention the growing list of places Milwaukee Mayor John Norquist and other political leaders "Bound copies of the Goals Jerry Johnson outside of Wisconsin where we distribute. Statement" described by LRN as "one of the most important and thorough documents ever This issue we would also like to welcome Executive Editor undertaken by the Milwaukee area Lesbian/Gay community." This will be done at after "a to our family of writers, Speaker Pro Tem Terry Boughner, Ph.d. sumptuous buffet" that will cost $25.00 with prior reservations, $30.00 at the door. of the Wisconsin State Assembly, David If the dinner were a fund raiser, a party or something of the kind, then there could be no Book Review Editor Clarenbach. Rep. Clarenbach, long a quarrel with the price. However, this dinner is, in effect, a political gathering Jeff Kirsch where strong advocate of civil rights, is an politicians who can and do impact our lives are to see us and hear us. If this is the case, then honored addition. Arts & Entertainment Editor the price is much, much too high. We are also honored to add Jim Geno There are many among us for whom $25.00 or $30.00 (twice that if a couple is involved) is McFarland. He is an openly Gay Alderman a large chunk of money. Why should those be denied the right to Typography & Process Graphics attend such a gathering? in Madison and will be writing a column LRN's press C. S.P. , Incorporated release says that one can attend the program only for $3.00 in advance, from the viewpoint of a Republican. Jim is $5.00 at the door. This denies those who cannot attend the dinner full participation. Again, one of 30 elected officials in the country COLUMNISTS the poor among us are not being treated equally. Are those who can only afford $3-$5 to who have openly declared that they are wait while the elite eat? Why the discrimination based on class differences? Arimond, State Rep. David Gay or Lesbian and is one of two Fr. James According to the press release, "a few grants" are available to provide for people who Clarenbach, Roger Gremminger MD, Republicans in this group. E. cannot afford it. These people are defined as "people from the Lesbian/Gay community Karen Lamb Light will be undertaking a major Marc Haupert, Jamakaya, who have worked hard for the community for years." This does not answer the objection. Meunier, John Michael subscription drive. We will be selling a Ph.d., Bill Who will make the choice of people to take advantage of these "few grants" and, just as Roberts, Jack Sturdy, Morgan Summer. one-year subscription of 25 issues for importantly, since there are only "a few," how many people will be excluded? $15.00, five dollars of which will go to the REPORTERS Why the Marc Plaza and a "sumptuous buffet?" Could not the Mayor have been invited Lesbian or Gay organization of the sub- to a wine and cheese gathering held somewhere where it was free to all? scriber's choice. We will be contacting Eugene Brzenk, Ph.d., Sue Burke, In the press release LRN says that it will take much work and many people for us "to every Wisconsin Gay/Lesbian organization Shawn Duffy, Michael Lisowski, Daniel mature to the point where the political establishment expects us to be." Is this the reason of which we have knowledge. If your Stanley, Jerry Warzyn. S. Thompson, Ron for such an expensive dinner? If so, LRN should be reminded that in America it is not the organization does not receive a letter by tramPriMbILT • IIIMA11\/ • 1' People who live up to the expectations of the political establishment. It is the political xrawmizumu, September17, please Light to be establishment that is to live up to the People's expectations. CORRESPONDENTS included. The campaign will run through To repeat, this dinner is a political affair, not an ordinary party. LRN calls it "a grand see the Mexico-Francis J. Reich; England-Poul the end of the year. Please celebration... held for all." But it is not being held for "all" because all of us do not have September 22 issue for details. E. Burke; Puerto Rico-Jose Toro- the opportunity to attend. LRN should remember that Lesbians and Gays are the worst the process of finalizing the Alfonso; India-Sandeep; Japan-Hiroaki, Light is in people in the world to practice exclusion against anybody. awards that have been Yeishiro Minami; Peru-Roberto Bar- process for the announced in the last two issues. All cena. PRIDE WEEK IS STEPPING STONE details, including forms, will be provided ADVERTISING in the September 22 edition. Jerry Johnson And last, but certainly not least, don't TO GREATER ACCOMPLISHMENT attend the First Annual Pride (414) 372-2773 forget to Wisconsin Light stands second to none in offering its heartiest congratulations and best Week Ball sponsored by UW-Milwaukee's THE WISCONSIN LIGHT is published biweekly wishes to the Milwaukee Lesbian/Gay community on the occasion of the city's first annual 10% Society, In Step and Light. The dance by NOVO GRAPHICS, LTD., with offices at 1843 N. Palmer, Milwaukee, WI 53212. Advertising Pride week. will be held at the UWM Student Union, and copy deadline is the Thursday prior to All those whose time and talents have been expended in making this celebration of our 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd. on Septelither 24 at publication. Opinions expressed by writers in WISCONSIN LIGHT are not necessarily those of Pride possible deserve the thanks of us all. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $3.00 and are the publisher, editor, or our advertisers. Any must not forget that Lesbian/Gay Pride is not a Step, Light, and else- reference made to any individual or organization However, once Pride Week is over, we available from In should not be construed as an indication of the matter of a week or 10 days. It must be an on-going thing, happening every day of the year. where throughout the community. same's sexual or affection orientation or prefer- ence. All copy, text, design, photos, and Lesbian/Gay Pride must be seen in coming out and encouraging others of us to do the illustrations in advertisements are published same. with the understanding that the advertiser is LETTERS fully authorized and has secured proper written Lesbian/Gay Pride must be seen in adopting the highest possible visibility. Everywhere consent for the use of names, pictures, or that testimonials of any living person, and WISCON- at every point we have got to challenge the homo-negative and homophobic attitudes To the Editor: SIN LIGHT may lawfully publish and cause such surround us. publication to be made; and the advertiser A clarification needs to be noted agrees by submitting ads to indemnify and save For example recently we have been subjected to whining pleas of PBS Channel 10 regarding the article "Final Goals Report blameless the publication of any error that may support. How many times has Channel 10 be contained in said ad. WISCONSIN LIGHT spokespeople asking the public for financial Rejected", published in the August 1988 does not accept any responsibility for any claims covered a major Lesbian/Gay issues that was not AIDS related? Is 10% of the population issue. made by advertisers. The entire contents of WISCONSIN LIGHT are © Copyrighted and not part of the public? Is the "educational" station too ignorant to realize this? Pride The first paragraph failed to mention protected under the Federal Copyright Act and should have fallen on Channel 10 International Conventions. Reproduction of any demands that our stinging letters and phone calls that the meeting was called and hosted by portion of any issue will not be permitted without informing them in no uncertain terms that we are part of the public they purport to serve. the Lambda Rights Network, not the express written permission of NOVO GRAPHICS, LTD. Legal venue is Milwaukee County, Not one dime, not one penny until they change. Cream City Foundation itself. Wisconsin. Printed in the U.S.A. Did you see any of the major news media at MAPfest? Why not when they "say" they The CCF makes the Center available to Ltd. © 1988 by Novo Graphics, are concerned about AIDS? Where was The Milwaukee Journal which "says" that it has any community organization as a meeting the public concerns at heart? Just which public do they mean and where is their heart? place, but holding a meeting at the Center Office Hours: Give Channel 6 credit. At least they were intelligent enough to recognize that Gays and does not constitute endorsement or in- Monday-Friday-9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Lesbians are part of the public and smart enough to cover some of our activities at the volvement with CCF. 24-hour recording Democratic National Convention. The same I.Q. level seemed to have been lacking in the One of the reasons I'm writing is others. because a number of people have stopped Why is there no openly Lesbian/Gay person running for political office in this the largest They did SUBSCRIPTIONS me and asked about the article. city of the Gay Rights State? Are we all ashamed? Doesn't one of us have the guts? Is there have the mistaken impression that CCF First-class subscription rate is $30.00 not one, JUST ONE!? sponsored the meeting because Lambda for one year (25 issues). Wouldn't it be great if, on this Pride Week, we could have invited an elected official who Rights Network was not mentioned. Third-class subscription rate is $15.00 was one of our own to one of our functions. (Hopefully not an exclusively expensive dinner Thanks for the opportunity to clarify this for one year (25 issues). at the Marc Plaza.) Think about it. Aren't you just a little bit tired of being represented by important point. us. Foreign subscription rates available public officials who, no matter how sympathetic, are not —Bob Melig Week means anything which it does, upon request. If we're PROUD as we should and must be, if Pride Public Relations Chairman know the reason why. we stand up, we confront, we demand and we will be heard — or Cream City Foundation Institutional Member My God! We have been and are being degraded, demeaned, beaten, raped and killed in the streets. This is not to mention the fact that a poor excuse for a presidential GUEST EDITORIAL POLICY administration has with malice aforethought allowed 40,000 PWA's to die. How DARE this welcomes guest happen! How DARE we allow it to happen! And there are those Lesbians and Gays who say The Wisconsin Light Such are expressions of they will not vote!?! Disgusting! These people are beneath shame and contempt! editorials. on community, local Wisconsin Light applauds Pride Week with all its strength. We only hope, pray and personal opinion interest to Lesbians encourage our community to let GAY/LESBIAN PRIDE last all year through. ornational issues of GAY AND LESBIAN= and/or Gays. They should be typed, PRESS ASSOCIATION double-spaced and be no longer than 400-600 words. September 8, 1988—September 21, 1988—WISCONSIN LIGHT-4 A LETTER FROM KAREN LAMB Republican National Convention

Hello, Sweet Hearts, Is More Than 150,000 Balloons Tab Hunter, our Cocker Spaniel, and I O'Neill fundamentalist have just spent a glorious cool, autumn day By Cliff More than a few rabid their presence felt at in the kitchen. No, it's not nesting New Orleans- What do you get when you "Christians" made at numerous sites. At the behavior, surviving-the-winter-in- Wiscon- mix 5,000 Republicans, 150,000 balloons, the convention the Superdome. one man, strange- sin is more than likely. The nip of the air 40 or so AIDS activists, a handful of radical gates of Alfred E. Neuman after reminds me, with some degree of trepida- bible-thumpers, a smattering of neo-Nazis, ly resembling grafts. carried a large sign tion. I might add, that 'fore long old man a boatload of anarchists and Paul Prud- numerous skin Win Because God winter will be with us. homme? which read: "Bush Will Time for canning and freezing. perhaps No, not a cajun bake-off to raise funds Is A Republican." another appear- some hot yeasty bread. I pull recipe books for the William Danneymeyer for Congress The same scholar made rights rally on from the shelves with great abandon. Blow committee. No, not the sum contents of ance at a Gay and Lesbian sign which read: the dust from the covers. Check the ousted Arizona Gov. Evan Mecham's skull, Wednesday carrying a ingredients. What can we make that will either. Last week's Republican National "AIDS Is A Cure Not A Disase." He later not require a trip to the grocery? Convention in New Orleans saw the inserted the "e" in his "Disease" for "What about steak?" Tab asks. birthplace of jazz opening its arms to all grammatical purposes. Into the oven, the kitchen is getting these diverse groups and more. We'll assume that no comment is warm. We pour another cup of coffee and In between the liberal bashing and Gay necessary on this one. pull over a stack of newspaper while we baiting on the Republican side and the • • • wait. body tracing and arrests on the AIDS Along Bourbon Street, the anti-Demo- "Senator Orrin Hatch said Thursday that Dr. Karen Lamb activist side, there was more strange- cratic slogans could be seen in every he never intended to label all Democrats as ness and silliness visible in the home of the window. Strangely though, there was a homosexuals." Says here, Tab, that Hatch Yes, Tab. 1 do believe I am. Saints than Ronald Reagan has jellybeans. great dearth of them to be seen on originally denied that he made the com- • • • New Orleans played host to hoards of Republican passers-by. Such inspired slo- ment until confronted with a tape. "That's Still some time before the bread comes outside agitators and more than a few gans as "Don't Du-Ka-Ka On The U.S.A." got to say something about the versacity of out. My little dog and I take a walk down to stuffy Republicans last month. In the wake and "No Dukes" were everywhere as were the man." the lagoon in Lincoln Park. Yes, our friend of the convention they left behind enough posters showing fornicating elephants "What's veracity, mom?" Tab asks. the blue heron is still here, this year garbage. stickers and partisan parapher- ("The Making Of A Republican") and on a Turthfulness, Honey. Means he's callin' without his mate. Won't be long now nalia to fill the dried up Mississippi river carriage horse ("Don't Make An Ass Of Hatch a liar... just using nice words. before he begins his winged trek back to banks. Yourself... Vote Republican.") Hatch, perhaps the one man who has Florida. There he stands, so full of As your Light news team toured the Although the Oregonian Robertson dele- done more to deny civil and political rights majesty. Impervious to the garbage float- creole wonderland on the muddy Missis- gation managed to get R-rated movies than any human in the history of his ing down the creek beside him. Good boy, sippi, they picked up on more than a little blacked out of their hotel rooms early in the country. Have you ever heard our friends sweet friend. Hope you are here tomorrow, of the weirdness. week. it is suspected that the tele- that work in governmental bureaucracies but don't tarry too long. Here's just a sample of it. vangelist/politician/televangelist threat- — mostly our women, gay. and black Our minds flick briefly back to the • • • ened all the Republican delegates with a work on political friends — say they can't episodes this summer on garbage. Hospital The two major Gay bars on Bourbon nasty hurricane should they purchase the "Hatched"? campaigns because they are wastes closing beaches, for heaven's sake. Street boast the most curious little balcon- blasphemous items. mom? I like eggs." No, and "Like eggs, Is there no limit to man's stupidity? The ies which overlook the main drag of the By Friday, only a light rain had fallen on get your mind off food, naughty dog. dolphines with their AIDS-like viruses. The French Quarter. the city. This has been blamed on Sen. crowd of ...warplane crashed into a seals. The number of sun roofs on the cars Lowell Weicker (R-Conn.) for his support 49 and injuring hun- spectators, killing Finally, a small story. .. the diseased which repeatedly drive past these clubs has of Gay rights. dreds. Defense Secretary Carlucci defend- bodies of more than 1,000 dogs with been found to be directly proportionate to • • • ed air shows saying they were a significant distemper dumped off Greenland might the number of young men on the balconies. military morale. The Last Temptation of Christ was not factor in maintaining have caused an epidemic killing at least There is also strong statistical evidence a role in molding the heart screening in the city. Surprised? — Nor in "They do serve 11,000 seals. which shows that the chalk outlines that military forces," he said. Milwaukee. Surprised? and sinew of our Might have. were found all over the city throughout the don't they want gay men • • • "Mom, why ...experts say that although 80% of the week were of those Gay men who fell off the service?" I don't know, and women in seals in affected waters will die "those these same wrought-iron verandas in A big hit with the press was Mrs. their hearts and sinew darling. Maybe remaining will be immune to the disease." attempts to dive into the sun roofs of Virginia Cholesterol, spokeslady of the San don't need molding. No anger. No passion. Just "those passers-by. Francisco based Ladies Against Women. the oven. Pour another Up to check remaining will be immune..." • • • Sporting her "God For President" button coffee. The headlines scream: Catholic "Gives me the chills, mom. Let's go and an uncomfortable pink polyester dress, Sighted repeatedly throughout the con- order is testing applicants for exposure to home, — Tab says. she handed out her "ladyfesto" which vention was a man commonly referred to as AIDS. Right, baby, let's go home. praised the Reagan/Bush administration The Birdman. This perpetually smiling, Why do I feel betrayed? Stay warm, sweet friends, and please for bringing back the good old days, in a hawaiian shirt, Koreans Demand AIDS Tests... Groups stay healthy. rather portly fellow "whenever those might have been." accompanied by his Jesus-sticker-covered want mandatory screening of visitors to With love from your friend. The tastefully pink doucment, endorsed leather satchel, stood on street corners Olympics... —Karen Lamb by such groups as "Millionaire Mommies "What are you reading, mom, the comic and, whenever approached, raised his with Nannies Against Free Daycare" and strips?" hands and tweeted towards heaven. "Another Mother For World Domination," There have been reports of this species their with those who were demanded (oops, sorry — requested) that experiences also being sighted at the Democratic Madison PFLAG go. the Republicans "Abolish the environment unable to Convention in Atlanta, but there's been no November 20- Older (It takes up far too much space, and is far Announces Events Gays. confirmation as to whether he is a Are you worried that your Gay son too difficult to keep clean)"; "Make or Republican or a Democrat. Local political Madison's Parents and Friends of Les- daughter will be alone and lonely as they America a man again (invade abroad)"; experts/bird watchers suggest the man bians and Gays (PFLAG) has announced grow older because they and "Protect the unconceived (Sperms are won't have a may be a "Quayle." their Fall, '88 calendar. family? PFLAG-Madison will have some people, too. Yet millions are murdered • • • September 18- Parents Come Out older Gay and Lesbian people come to every day at the hands of men practicing The group will view and discuss the discuss their experiences and feelings. Who would be Bush's running mate? certain unmentionable activities.") excellent 30 minute film "Parents Come December 18- Parent/Child Dialogue was the biggest question the first few days Cholesterol's "Bake-off and iron-in for Out" made by the San Francisco parents This has become one of the group's most of the convention, with GOP-ites sporting Star Wars" was wildly successful, she group. popular meetings. Gays and Lesbians of everything from "Bush-Elizabeth Dole" to noted, having drawn a "bevy of upright October 16- Report on the National various ages and situations meet to discuss "Bush-North" buttons. ladies, in frilly, uncomfortable attire" who Convention. parent/child issues. If any can bring a An on-site computer poll showed 48 served home-made cookies ("chock full of The national PFLAG convention will be plate of their favorite holiday sweets to percent of those GOP boosters responded preservatives."). Those from held in Chicago on October 7-9. help celebrate, please do so. by voting for a Bush-Oliver North ticket • • • PFLAG-Madison who attend will share with Jack Kemp close behind with 28 While all reports show that the political percent of the votes. Despite that, how- conventions are raking in big bucks for ever, local media outlets reported that the local video rental stores nationwide, we AWAKENING PRIDE "Bush-North" buttons were the slowest suggest that the political conventions be A new day is dawning — it's coming real soon; sellers through the Bushfest. held every year with national and local in the closet or not, you can sing a new tune. What the media did not report was that television outlets being assigned to cover You can stand with pride, you won't be alone; "Bush the -North" buttons went over every cooking demonstration and button GAY PRIDE celebrations will set a new tone. with the -odd famously 40 some AIDS pressing party of both conventions. activists attending the festivities. We figure, if they get enough footage, Gays and Lesbians will gather from all over these parts, "In my opinion, it's the best commercial the networks will be able to endure the for fun and festivities where new friendships can start. for the I could said one Democrats find," next writers' strike with much better fare So grab your friends and come on along, UP member. ACT for the television viewer. we're singing a new tune, come and learn the song. • • • Imagine. Mission Impossible: Dukakis Similar in tone to the "Bush-North" and Bentsen discuss the issues; Gomer The song says we're worthy, we're important, too; button was the 14'-high Rambo Ronnie. Quayle: the amusing tale of a sheep in this means everyone — including YOU! Although three Gay reporters strangely hawk's clothing; The Bushy Bunch: the We can stand together to show others around; suspected the enormous dummy (We know ongoing drama of a vice president and his We won't be put down, we're no longer bound. that's redundant) was a colossal joke being twelve — er. make that ten — grand- played on Republican hawks by capitalistic children, starring (open mouth, insert foot) Now if you're afraid and want to stay out of sight, button salespersons, one Ronniebooster in "the little brown ones"; I Love Kitty... remember homosexuals, too, have equal rights. similar fatigues and military garb was Your anonymity will be respected as such, rather entranced by the Gipper likeness but we'll really miss you very much. and was heard to ask how much the icon cost. The same idol worshipper was seen So come on along and join in the fun — buying a bulk load of 011ie North video a wonderful day with lots of sun. cassettes, which were in constant rotation Beautiful people will be here on that day; at the GOPmart. it's an experience you can't throw away. Incidentally, the Rambo Ronnie was not for sale. But your crack news team did Copyright 1988 by ML/GPC —Peggy Fernandez learn that it has been given a lead role in Written for exclusive use of ML/GPC Committee next year's Sylvester Stallone flick, Fourth in connection with the 1988 Pride Celebration. Blood: I Was A 78-Year-Old Missile (All rights reserved.) Salesman, September 8, 1988—September 21, 1988—WISCONSIN LIGHT-5 SISTERNEWS AND VIEWS Dukakis, Bush Positions

By Jamakaya Compared On Issues The Women's Alternative Health Clinic 64v Following is a comparison of Vice tial HIV Commission Report. Calls for is one of the best kept secrets in the President George Bush and Governor research, compassion and expedited FDA Milwaukee women's community — and it t Michael Dukakis on Lesbian and Gay civil drug review. Also calls for "protect(ing) shouldn't be! rights and AIDS issues. Also included is a those who do not have the disease," AIDS The Clinic is a service of the Brady East comparison of the Democratic and Repub- education that emphasizes "abstinence STD Clinic at 1240 East Brady Street and is lican Party Platforms. This information is from drug abuse and sexual activity open Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to supplied by the Human Rights Campaign outside of marriage" and confidential noon. It functions as a walk-in clinic, so no Fund. testing and contact tracing. Advocates that appointment is necessary. Hours may be Gay and Lesbian Civil Rights people "remain on the job or in school as expanded in the future. George Bush- long as they are functionally capable." Staffed by nurse practitioners, the Clinic POSITION: Opposes Gay and Lesbian Democratic- offers safe, supportive health care and civil rights as awarding "special privil- Calls for Lesbian and Gay civil rights and information for women, by women. The eges" to one group. the "rebuilding of the civil rights enforce- personnel are accepting of alternative RECORD: Reagan-Bush administration ment machinery. AIDS planks call for lifestyles and sexual preferences and supported Supreme Court Hardwick de- "increased support for expedited research sensitive to financial limitations. Consulta- cision denying Constitutional protections to on treatments and vaccines. comprehen- tion/examination by a nurse practitioner is Jamakaya Gays. The administration has not opposed sive education and prevention, compas- only $15 — less if you can't — and includes questions or concerns should call the same the immigration reform bill. sionate patient care, adoption of public the cost of any lab tests. number. Michael Dukakis- health community consensus on voluntary The focus of the Clinic is gynecological, • • • POSITION: Supports civil rights bill and and confidential testing and counseling, but you can see a nurse practitioner for any immigration reform bill. Supports non- and protection of the civil rights of those health concern. The most common service In an exciting coda to Milwaukee's discrimination with regard to security suffering from AIDS, AIDS Related Com- is the routine gynecological exam including Lesbian and Gay Pride events this month, clearances. Opposes executive order pro- plex or testing positive for the HIV pelvic, pap smear and breast exam. the National Gay Rights Advocates is tecting government employees. antibody." The Clinic offers testing and treatment sponsoring a National Coming Out Day RECORD: As Massachusetts legislator, AIDS Testing of yeast and urinary tract infections, pelvic October 11th, the anniversary of last year's introduced state Gay rights bill in 1974. As inflammatory diseases and sexual trans- historic March on Washington. George Bush- governor, he has lobbied for bill. mitted diseases. Education and counseling Rather than expending enormous POSITION: Advocates confidentiality of on premenstrual syndrome, osteoporosis, amounts of money and energy on another Hate Crimes HIV test results; supports mandatory or safe sex practices, nutrition, homeopathic national demo, Coming Out Day is a George Bush- routine testing for military, immigrants, and herbal remedies and many other decentralized effort which encourages all POSITION: No known position. marriage licenses, those seeking assist- health issues are also offered. Lesbians and Gays to "Take Your Next RECORD: The administration has indi- ance for sexually transmitted diseases and Step" — whatever that may be — with the cated it may support collecting statistics on drug dependence and prisoners. intention of making our lives and our crimes against Gays and Lesbians. RECORD: The Reagan-Bush administra- tion has left community more visible. Michael Dukakis- issues of confidentiality and iomens availability to the states. It Whether coming out to a new person, POSITION: Supports legislation provid- requires testing for military sending a check to a Gay organization, ing specific penalties for violence against personnel, immigrants, Peace v vAternative Corps and Job wearing a Lesbian button, writing a letter Gays and Lesbians. Corps workers, foreign service employees and to the editor on Gay issues, putting your RECORD: Supported Massachusetts law federal prisoners. Health Clinic partner's photo on your desk at work, that helped to define an assault due to Michael Dukakis- taking a straight friend or family member sexual orientation as a civil rights crime. POSITION: Supports increased volun- to a Gay event or holding hands in public tary, AIDS Discrimination confidential counseling and testing; — you name it — you can participate in any advocates mandatory testing of military way that seems most appropriate for you. George Bush- personnel and immigrants. I think Coming Out Day will empower us POSITION: Supports federal legislation RECORD: Dukakis issued regulations individually and as a community. It's a outlawing discrimination based on HIV banning testing for health and group life or great antidote to the "back to the closet" infection status. disability insurance. Allows life insurers to mentality sweeping the country on the RECORD: The Reagan-Bush administra- require test for individual policies over Books and articles on women's health heels of the AIDS epidemic and continuing tion opposes efforts to enact legislation to $100.000. issues are also offered. prohibit discrimination based on HIV right wing ascendancy. In 1988, we need to AIDS Prevention - Books and articles on women's health status. be more visible and committed, not less so. George Bush- are available at the Clinic and, later this Michael Dukakis- Since silence equals death, let's all POSITION: Believes people should be year, the Clinic hopes to provide copies of POSITION: Supports federal legislation participate in a chorus of voice affirming educated about AIDS, but prevention the newest edition of Our Bodies, Our- outlawing discrimination based on HIV our lives and our love. efforts should stress traditional moral selves (a whooping 647 pages!) at reduced infection status. I plan to surprise all sorts of unsuspect- values and strengthen the concept of rates. RECORD: Endorsed Massachusetts bill ing people on October 11th — I can't wait! "family." Content decision should be I've utilitzed the services of the Wo- to protect people with AIDS, HIV or made at the local level. men's Alternative Health Clinic in the past perceived to have AIDS against discrimina- RECORD: Under the Reagan-Bush ad- year and have been impressed with the Wisconsin Light tion. treatment I received. The volunteer staff of ministration, a nation-wide mailing, Presidential HIV Commission's Report originally conceived lay women and health professionals is in the mid-1980s, was Joins Computer Age George Bush- dedicated to the principles of the women's not sent until June 1988 due to political POSITION: Endorses the recommen- in-fighting over contents. The adminis- health movement: demystifying women's dations of the Presidential AIDS Commis- tration refuses to provide explicit informa- bodies and health care delivery and The Wisconsin Light, has joined C.S.P., sion. However, his campaign rejected tion on sex and drug use. empowering women through self-help and Incorporated in a major expansion and endorsing the report in the Republican preventive education. upgrade of its Michael Dukakis- typesetting and graphics Platform. The Clinic prides itself on its informality facility. C.S.P.. Incorporated, the produc- POSITION: Believes that AIDS educa- and lack of bureaucracy, and the patient is tion facility for pre-press operations for Michael Dukakis- tion, including explicit information on sex accorded a degree of respect often lacking The Wisconsin Light and much of the POSITION: Endorses the recommenda- and drug use, should begin in primary Commission on the in more traditional health care settings like pre-press production of In Step Magazine tions of the Presidential school with information based on age and hospitals and doctor's offices. Emphasis on now becomes the first community typeset- HIV infection. ability to absord material. information sharing and communication ter and graphics facility to interface its Party Platform RECORD: Massachusetts was the first with the patient throughout the examina- typesetting equipment to personal compu- Republican- state to do a house-to-house AIDS preven- tion, tests and discussion of treatment ters. No mention of Lesbian or Gay civil tion mailing. options is paramount. In addition to the text editing, spell rights. Rejected endorsement of Presiden- My own lasting impression of the Clinic checking and storage capabilities of per- is of finally finding a health practitioner sonal computers, C.S.P., Inc. can now take who took the time to really listen and who any IBM compatible floppy disk with any never talked down to me or minimized my word processing file and convert it directly concerns. I was diagnosed properly, treat- into high-quality phototypesetting. For DIRECTORY OF ed effectively and, along the way, learned a those who do not have a IBM PC, XT, AT lot more about my body. or compatible computer, or who live at a Four dynamic nurse practitioners staff distance remote to Milwaukee, they may PROFESSIONALS the Clinic on alternate weekends. Nurse transmit their files to The Wisconsin Light practitioners are registered nurses who by telecommunications with a computer have undergone additional clinical train- modem over phone lines. ing. Under the supervision of the Clinic's With the publication schedule of The medical director, a physician, they have Wisconsin Light now changing to an issue INSTITUTE FOR PSYCHOSEXUAL HEALTH the ability to diagnose many illnesses and every two weeks, this increased capability 6815 W. Capitol, Suite 310 C.A. KLEIN typesetting even to prescribe treatments. will allow for the production of Milwaukee, WI 53216 [414] 466-6040 ACCOUNTING SERVICES The "Alternative" in the Clinic's title quicker and more accurately, as well as refers to the Clinic's philosophy vis a vis reducing production costs. Providing a safe, humane environment for gay men and Business and medical establishment. In Wisconsin Light Specializing in the traditional All contributors to The lesbians to deal with problems in living, relationships, Services practitioners Personal Accounting and Tax addition, each of the nurse who are now using computers to compose and sexuality issues; affectional and gender identity Only are familiar with alternative treatments their columns and articles are requested to concerns; compulsive sexual behavior; problems of By Appointment dietary, herbal, and therapies — whether contact the newspaper offices or C.S.P., sexual functioning. Individual and group therapy. Insur- C.A. KLEIN 2737 S. Logan Ave. meta- chiropractic, pshychological and Incorporated directly (414-277-9015) for the ance and private pay. 414-483-9516 Milwaukee, Wi 53207 physical! They are very open-minded and instruction booklet on how to take advan- in tune to the needs of a diverse clientele. tage of this new capability. While the Clinic's publicity has been Writers who have access to computers aimed at the Lesbian community, all but who are not now using them are urged Thomas E. Martin women are welcome to utilize its services. to consider using them for the preparation Its reasonable fees make it an especially of their articles. ATTORNEY AT LAW useful resource for low income women, so C.S.P., Incorporated can accept files by Daniel Thompson General Practice of Law pass the word! telecommunications or converted directly Twelve Years Experience The future direction and expansion of from floppy disk (which is the preferable Architect the Clinic depends on volunteer energy and method). Floppy disk formats (MS-DOS & ideas. Any women interested in volunteer- PC-DOS) accepted are the standard 5.25 242-9745 ing in a professional or non-professional In. 360K DSDD floppy, the AT standard 765-9413 *.t;t6iL capacity should call 272-2144 during Clinic 5.25 In. 1.2 Megabyte DSHD floppy, and hours on Saturday. Any women with health the 3.5 In. 720K DSDD Microfloppy disk. September 8, 1988—September 21, 1988—WISCONSIN LIGHT-6 POLITICALLY SPEAKING

An Open Letter To Our Community The Case For Voting Republican Sometimes... By Bill Meunier fight AIDS, it will be impossible to advance progress will be made if the Gay rights of Americans our issues. By JIm McFarland In a few weeks, millions movement remains mainly unipartisan as it election that will We all know that some people in our Most open Lesbians and Gays seem to will be participating in an has up to now. As many other minority especially for the Gay/ community will not vote, either because believe that voting for Democrats is the be as critical, groups have discovered, when a group Lesbian community, as any election that they are leeches who want the rest of us to only way to advance the Gay rights gives its allegiance to one party, that party has been held or is likely to be held in our do everything for them or because they movement. While it is true that Democrats often takes that group for granted, giving it lifetimes. don't have enough pride in themselves to in general have been more supportive than little of substance. Witness the vote on the The November election does not just REALLY believe that their self interest, most Republicans on Gay/Lesbian issues, Helms/Dannemeyer AIDS amendment offer us a choice between two candidates. their lives, their rights matter. there are obviously many more issues that would have barred federal funding It offers a choice between a Governor with We've all heard the excuses, "It doesn't should be considered. There are which can and to any group that "directly or indirectly a strong record of support on Gay and really matter if I vote," or "I vote but I many Democrats who are quite bigoted, promotes homosexuality." Only one demo- Lesbian issues, a man who truly does care don't just vote on Gay issues," or "AIDS is and many others tend to share a belief in Senator voted against it — where if we die from AIDS and a Vice-President a problem for Gay men, not for Lesbians." big government that can be devastating to cratic were all of the good liberals like Teddy who has shown by his silence on AIDS that It's up to us to set these people straight, if the economy. Kennedy and Alan Cranston? They jumped he clearly does not. It offers us a choice you'll pardon my use of the word. That does not mean Gay Republcians because they take Gay support for between confirmation of the Reagan AIDS All over the world people are marching will or should support anyone who claims ship granted. policies, which can basically be summed up and dying for the right to vote. They to be Republican. Most of us would Rep. as "ignore the problems and when you understand what some of us apparently sooner see a Democrat replace Republicans Even as partisan a Democrat as that the Gay can't ignore it any more spend as little don't. If you don't stand up for yourself no like Senator Jesse Helms who seem to David Clarenbach will tell you rights bill would not now be law were it not money and as little time on them as you one else will. spend most of their time persecuting handful of supportive Republicans can," or the rejection of those policies. You can decide not to vote just on the Lesbians and Gays. Most of us are for the (including Engeleiter). Not only would During the entire Republican conven- basis of Gay/Lesbian issues if you choose extremely angry with President Reagan there not have been enough votes to pass it tion, not one mention was made of the to, but realize this, whatever those issues because he has ignored the suffering of so (notwithstanding a Democratic majority in word AIDS, let alone Gay and Lesbian are, it won't do you any good if you're many of our brothers and sisters with both houses), but many Democrats who did rights. Remember Atlanta, where speakers dead. AIDS. We are upset that Reagan has support it did so only because the issue was called for Gay/Lesbian rights? Remember You can say that AIDS is not your packed the Federal Courts with the Borks made bipartisan by the support of these the Delegates standing and chanting problem, but if thousands of us die from it and Manions who allow their homophobia Republicans and Republican Governor "Silence Equals Death," as speaker after where will our community (or what's left of to cloud their judgement. We are incensed Dreyfus. Many of these Democrats were speaker called for a cure for AIDS? it) be then? that the national Republican Party has afraid of the danage Republican opponents It's little wonder the Republicans were If you can't take the few minutes of time allowed the fundamentalists to gain so might do to them in conservative districts so circumspect when it came to the AIDS that it takes to vote out of your busy much power. We are astounded at George were able to point to the support by issue. After all it was the callous dis- schedule to save your own life or those of Bush's choice of a right-winger like but Republicans to defuse this damage. regard of Ronald Reagan, George Bush your friends then you're not a part of the Quayle. And some of us are so distributed other Currently there are only two Republican and their conservative friends in Congress Gay/Lesbian community, you're a leech, a at the prospect of George Bush packing the that allowed the AIDS crisis to get out of scab, a self-centered egotistical little child Federal Courts even more with bigoted co-sponsors of the federal Gay rights bill in hand to begin with. who has no business calling him/herself a jurists that we could not support him. the U.S. Senate and only four in the House three more But that is not the only reason they have responsible adult. Nonetheless, there are Republican legis- of Representatives. Gaining co-sponsors would create a neglected us. If they thought that we voted Don't expect the rest of us to coddle you, lators and candidates who are supportive of Republican effect as more Democrats would and that we voted our interests you would to sympathize with you, or even to be the Gay community and they need the snowball -sponsoring it. Some- have heard all of them talking about the friendly to you. If you don't care about us assistance of Gay Republicans and others feel comfortable co times voting Republican is the best way to need to fight AIDS. The fact that they there's no reason we should care about so that their standing in the party can be movement for Lesbian/Gay didn't even bother to deny their role in this you. Your the first ones to complain when bettered. Here in Wisconsin, we are lucky advance the rights. holocaust is particularly galling. They things don't go right, the first ones to bitch to have three candidates for Federal office don't see us as having any real political about our organizations and leadership, who are supportive of Gays. Their victories • • power. and the first ones to run and hide when the in the primary and the general election It's up to us to prove them wrong. If we call for help goes out. could do a great deal to bolster the limited . Jet's Place o fail to do so, then we are in more trouble The choice for us is clear. We can either support for the Lesbian/Gay community • candidate i 1753 S. Kinnickinnic • than many of us imagine. If even with our elect the most pro-Lesbian/Gay that exists presently in the Wisconsin 6 lives on the line we can't take the time to ever to run on any major party ticket or we Republican Party. 4- Milwaukee 53207- 672-5580 t vote and volunteer to defeat these callous can allow ourselves to be duped again. One of these, Helen Barnhill, a candi- i • murderers of our friends we will be seen as Let's Choose Life, Let's Choose Pride, date for the Fifth Congressional district, i M—F—Open 3 P.M. a community that doesn't care. It will be Let's Fight Back. has been largely ignored and under- Sat.-Sun. i increasingly difficult for us to get help to estimated by nearly everyone. Yet her past 6 -Holidays 12:00 Noon i support for allowing Gays and Lesbians to a 6 State Lawmakers Ask for be ordained in her church when she was on Direction 6 Cocktail Hour M—F 6 its board of directors and her present 6 6 On AIDS Legislation support for Gay rights gained her the 3-7 P.M. support of the Human Rights Campaign ii 6 Two state lawmakers are calling upon Fund, the non-partisan national Gay i 6 those involved in AIDS support efforts to political action committee. A black woman, a Hall & Catering help draft a comprehensive AIDS package she has faced discrimination herself and Dancing 6 for introduction into the legislature's 1989 has been a tireless worker for civil rights; • • session. she is fighting the Republican nomination 6 6 State Representative David Clarenbach i Sheepshead Every i against a conservative opponent. Another 6 (D-Madison) and Timothy Carpenter (D- candidate, Ann Haney, who is running for 6 Thurs. 7-9 P.M. Milwaukee) are asking members of the 6 6 the Second Congressional district has been 6- G ay/Lesbian community, health profes- 6 branded a "Reagan clone" by Democratic Ourion•ii•OtletiOnoweii•ii•iionotionetio a sionals and others associated with AIDS- officials. Yet she supports a federal law related work to identify problems facing banning discrimination on the basis of people with AIDS. sexual orientation, including the military, "People with AIDS, as well as their and she opposes federal censorship of families and friends, must also have a AIDS educational material, which her direct vote in preparing AIDS legislation opponent originally supported. The fact that adequately addresses needs for treat- that she has gained so much respect from SIMPLY... ment and support, anti-discrimination Republicans despite her position on these guarantees, and funding." Clarenbach issues bodes well for the future. declared. But no Republican candidate deserves MILWAUKEE'S "Those of us concerned with the Lesbian and Gay support as much as State problems that AIDS presents must offer a Senator Susan Engeleiter, who is running BEST comprehensive program for dealing with for the Republican nomination for U.S. this epidemic from a state perspective. Our Senate against a Helms conservative, Rep. David Clarenbach VIDEO plan must be assertive and positive; we Steve King. As a State Senator represent- cannot afford to merely respond to the Suggestions and ing a very conservative district she proposals of others," according to Carpen- comments should be STORE! made courageously supported both the Gay te r. in writing to either Clarenbach or • GOOD MOVIES • ALL RATINGS Carpenter, c/o rights bill and the consenting adults bill AIDS will be an important issue when the State Capitol, Madison, W 153702. which repealed Wisconsin's anti-sodomy • SALES & RENTALS the new legislature meets in January. laws. While she reluctantly voted for the • RESERVATIONS However, the identification of problems Rawhide bill, mainly due to immense • 8mm & Slide Transfers to Video and suggestive program alternatives must pressure from her constituents, she later • Fast, Courteous Service occur now to allow sufficient time to indicated to me she regretted having prepare drafts for introduction. supported it and instead supported the "The first battle we forecast next session compromise Rawhide amendment which will be over confidentiality of the AIDS did not create any exceptions to the Gay antibody test, and attempts by the insur- rights bill. She has consistently been ance industry to expand use of test results attacked by the fundamentalists: Phyllis 11)EC in underwriting health insurance," Claren- Schlafly (Eagle Forum) and Mary Kohler bach said. have sent out fundraising letters for King At[DIT N11- 11J IR ES "We must seize the initiative by attacking Engeleiter for being "pro-homo- providing solutions. But first, we must sexual rights." Yet she has not shirked develop a consensus among AIDS support from her beliefs: she still supports Gay 1820 N. Farwell activists," said Clarenbach. rights, opposes censorship of AIDS educa- • 272-6768 • Clarenbach is the Speaker Pro Tem of tion, and opposes discrimination on the Fri. & Sat. 10-10 • Sun. 11-7 the State Assembly, and Carpenter is a basis of sexual orientation in the military. Mon.-Thurs. 10-9 ranking member of the Assembly Health While all of the Democratic opponents of Committee. Both have been centrally these candidates are generally supportive involved in the passage of AIDS legislation on Gay issues, few in the Lesbian/Gay in past sessions. community seem to realize how little September 8, 1988— September 21,1988—WISCONSIN LIGHT-7 Some had seen the red-bearded man and problems for ACT UP in Atlanta when they Gay Protesters Abused, Arrested his six-foot tall yellow and black sign began throwing rocks at the police. The, before at the National March on Washing- they had been labeled members of ACT UP At Republican Convention ton last October. He had a similar message by police. This time, the police have been then, too. warned. He says the police were grateful. Planting himself on the far edge of the A statement to Barbara Bush is read. Continued from Page 1 plaza he begins to call out his refrain: "You The epistle which was sent to both Mrs. positive foil, and Mark's chapter of AC1 must pray to God so that he will have Bush and Kitty Dukakis calls on the UP in Los Angeles has initiated the mercy in this time of need. For- AIDS is prospective First Ladies to make AIDS reversed black-on-white image campaign. God's judgement... against your vile their pet project, as Nancy Reagan made But right now he has more important ways... of sodomy. Re-pent. Re-e-epent." the war on drugs her cause, celebre and things on his mind. He needs to find a The quiet gathering of activists, who had Rosalyn Carter took up the flag for human room for an AIDS activist meeting. been painting signs and collecting their rights. In the steamy 93 degree weather, he banners is sparked into fury. Closing out the ceremony, Sue Caves ambles up and down the French Colonial In a rage, Urvashi grabs her megaphone and Barbara Cleaver, two California building's wooden steps in search of four and begins shouting at the man. women whose sons have died of AIDS, walls and an air conditioner. "How dare you — when 40,000 people solemnly write their sons' names on the Outside in the shade, lay scattered have died — how dare you stand there?" pavement. rabble-rousers. she bellows, her voice crackling with The cameras whir. They recall the actions of the day before. unbridled anger. "What kind of moral 11:50 a.m.: Mark Kostopoulous makes They discuss the Night of Light and Love, courage do you have?" his way to the Superdome. He has been the previous night's candelight vigil which Neil Broome Tempers flair. "How dare you? How absent from the day's actions. This time he dare you?" saw state politicians and New Orleans "What happened?" shouts another. Urvashi hollers. "You don't sports his "Silence -= Death" tank top. Mayor Sidney Barthelemy speaking out Confusion reigns. wear the mantle of justice. You don't wear Having been among the five arrested at the mantle of morality about AIDS. They express concern that one Neil Broome, ACT UP and Gay Freedom when you say those the Reagan speech, he takes a moment to attendant's chanting "You're not doing Ride ringleader, attempts to calm the things." The battery-power yellow and discuss his treatment at the hands of the enough!" at the mayor may have created a bunch and calls for a head count. They white megaphone goes into overdrive. New Orleans police. problem for locals. They aren't sure if it can't find everyone. There are too many While two activists are held back by "There were some homophobic cops," was a local or not, but either way they are people missing. others as they come close to blows with the he says. "There were some deputies who concerned. Heidi Dorow, another New York ACT UP man, he continues his tale of Sodom and were supportive and thought that what we Lying in the midday heat, they praise member tries to piece together what Gomorrah and says the activists are did was really gutsy. The only problems we themselves for their morning "kiss-in" happened. "Twelve of us went in," she showing their true violent colors. encountered was that I had AZT that I had where they surrounded New Orleans says. "We held up our signs and started "Get out of here," Urvashi yells, to take on a regular schedule. They would calling on the Archbishop Hannan, a major opponent of a chanting, 'History will recall, Reagan and activists to ignore the man not provide me water or the medicine when and concentrate on starting their proposed city Gay and Lesbian rights Bush did nothing at all.' And they started own rally. I needed to take it." "Who was violent yesterday? Who ordinance, and pummelled him with cries hitting us, ripping our signs, yelling at us, was Because he has tested HIV antibody violent? of "Shame! Shame! Shame!" to onlooking calling at us, 'commies, faggots, you This administration's policies positive, he says, he was separated from newspaper and television cameras. deserve to die.' They were pushing and against us are violent." the other prisoners and "quarantined." Someone calls out, "You can be an shoving. Security was trying to protect us, "Just say no, sodomites, to your vile Not having faced off with the Atlanta activist and be in air conditioning, you but eventually, we decided to leave practices. ... You are an abomination." police's riot squads at the National Demo- know!" because it was getting really ugly." "You are an adomination against every- cratic Convention, he can't compare the They slowly filter into the building. Rollerina calls for a caucus on the thing that is moral and just," she counters. two police departments, but on the whole, After the mandatory greetings and sidewalk. "You are." he rates them "very similar" to the police salutations, the meeting begins. They "I was the last to go in," he explains to He is soon left alone to talk to reporters. he has dealt with previously. announce their schedule for the week. It the engrossed crowd. "People were turn- 10:15 a.m.: As reporters crowd the He explains that the five were arrested sounds tiring. ing on me. The minute I walk in, they go, plaza, the "die-in" begins. on charges of disturbing the peace involv- One speaker, Urvashi Vaid, Public 'There's one of the faggots/! Let's get the One by one, the activists are tapped and ing alleged threats to harm people. He Information Director for the Washington- faggot!' I got very scared, but I thought, they fall to the ground, each of them denies all the charges. based National Gay and Lesbian Task history is being made; goTorward!" holding a sign bearing the name of one He confirms that no Republicans were Force, expresses her frustration with the They all applaud. person. Underneath each name is the arrested in the incident. media, which completely ignored the Gay "The crowd was like Nazi Germany, I inscription: "Killed By Reagan/Bush AIDS 3:30 p.m.: George Bush arrives at and Lesbian vote at July's Democratic swear to God." Policies." Spanish Plaza. As balloons are released National Convention in Atlanta, and which 5:00 p.m.: Back in the Gay and Lesbian As names are called out from the into the air and vintage propellor planes she expects will again ignore all AIDS Gav VOICP nrpcc rnnm thp media are nallirtrr national NAMES Project AIDS memorial circle overhead, the crowd of thousands on quilt, activist actions at the GOP confab. frantically trying to find out what hap- the man with the sign shouts, "It's the plaza swells with Republican fervor. "We want to look at the calendar and see pened. The protestors pour in. your own fault. It's your own fault.", At each swell, the young Republicans if there's any big media receptions. Then Human Rights Campaign Fund Com- Speakers go on to denounce the Reagan surrounding the AIDS activists lift up their we can zap the media at their own party," munications Director Robert Bray attempts administration's response to the AIDS signs in an attempt to block any suspected epidemic, the Republican party platform's she says. "It's just to give 'em hell... I to calm everyone down, grabs his legal pad action from them. can't think of anything that's going to get and starts writing. Neil explains. stance on AIDS and the failure of George The activists remain silent. Bush to stand up strongly for a more us coverage unless we go into the Hyatt "We went in, we brought in our signs, Bush begins to speak. and turn over their word processors, which they were not concealed," he says. "We compassionate response to the epidemic. "40,000 dead from AIDS. Where was we can't do because we have to work with went in, and as, we started coming in, Wearing the ACT UP "Silence = George?" begin chanting the protestors, these fuckers." people started making comments the first Death" stickers, a handful of young men pulling out their signs in the inside circle with red-white-and-blue bandannas tied She's mad. And she'll stay that way couple of minutes. In a matter of five and holding them aloft. around their necks leaflet the crowd. throughout the week, as the news media minutes it started getting really ugly, "40,000 dead from AIDS. Where was will repeatedly ignore or distort the myriad because we started chanting and holding One ACT UP member points them out. George?" they continue while the young of AIDS and Gay/Lesbian actions sched- the signs up." He explains how they are actually mem- Republicans hold up their signs and uled for the convention. "It was turning into an ugly, angry, Day bers of an anarchist group that caused TURN TO REPUBLICANS, PAGE 12 4:30 p.m.: Thirty or so AIDS activists are of The Locust mob scene," he insists, marching in front of the New Orleans punctuating each word carefully. "Day of Convention Center and handing flyers to the Locust. It definitely was that." LAW & KLAUS those coming in to see President Ronald Everyone starts buzzing about how, Reagan give his speech. While a middle- although security agents were near, there Wills Custody was little they could do when a mob of aged man sporting a long braid, overalls, Probate Visitation & sunglasses and the moniker Rollerina Young Americans for Freedom descended Probate Avoidance on them and became violent. Divorce attempts to pass out AIDS information Partners Separation flyers to the scoffing Reagan faithful, the It all came to a head as they were trying Personal Injury marchers chant loudly: to leave the hall, Neil explains. Agreements "Reagan/Bush you can't hide. We As Rollerina explains how he was kicked Bankruptcy charge you with genocide." in the leg and how a woman threw her beer Real Estate Worker's The number of Secret Service agents and on him, someone else asks everyone to Traffic Defense Compensation new Orleans police on horseback climbs to shut up. Drunk Driving 20. The young woman explains that the Title XIX "40,000 dead from AIDS. Where was police have confirmed that five people were Ask Us!! George?" they shout. arrested. Lawyers have been called. But, "If it concerns you, "Where was Jesse?" counters one still, questions persist. speech-goer. Do any of those arrested have outstand- The law enforcement agents close the ing arrests for New York civil disobedience it concerns us!" street. They number up to 35 now. A small actions? Do they all have their medicine? enclave of Black Republicans stands by the Are any of them without their AZT? Mark ATTORNEYS center's door and watches in amusement. has been arrested. No one else is from Los Inside, Reagan begins to speak. Angeles. No one else knows what his status Carol L. Law and Warren J. Klaus Then, twelve of the activists openly carry is. What about him? their signs and badges past the Secret And where are they all being held? Service guards and into Reagan's speech. As some decide to hustle down to No one asks them for their invitations. In Central Booking ("Central Casting," they LAW& KLAUS they march. call it) to inquire as to their friends' 4:35 p.m.: On national network tele- welfare, others work up a statement for the In Memorial of Jill Klaus vision the melee is captured live. A press. disturbance on the floor is taking place. San Francisco's Mobilization Against Free Living Wills AIDS leader Paul Boneburg urges that the AIDS activists have gotten onto the floor FREE FIRST MEETING with their day-glo "AIDSGATE" placards statement demand an apology from the showing a demonic Ronald Reagan with Republicans for allowing the crowd to with attorney regarding any legal matter. bright magenta eyes. become a lynch mob. Call for an appointment. Available weekdays, Punches are thrown. People are arrest- Monday, August 15, 10 a.m.: A number weekends and evenings. local and national AIDS activists have ed. of A: ailable have come CPA Services 4:45 p.m.; As the hoards of Republi- braved the morning heat and plaza cans begin to pour out of the hall, there is a with their props to the large slate S. 108th Street Orleans City Hall. Two by 5665 stark absence of AIDS protestors and Gay adjoining New from the sidewalk with reporters outside. two they appear Hales Corners and placards. Then, panicked, they all exit from a side their buckets full of chalk Some one else has come too. And his 529-2800 door. Ample Streer-level Parking "There were arrests," shouts someone. face is familiar. Sentpmher R. 1988—September 21,1988—WISCONSIN LIGHT-8 ,-. 1

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Of these, 43% were returned. reasons: first, the buses were not air CCBA's president told Light that he was conditioned, so the passing breeze created "highly pleased" with the numbers re- by the movement of the bus would help a sponding and said that it shows a "vital, little; and second, so I could see what was vigorous" organization of dedicated mem- passing by... like guys with their shirts off bers who are "very interested in our cafe & and wearing tiny shorts. bar (CCBA's) activities and successes." On the bus one day in mid-August, I saw According to survey responses, the a good-sized blue tent set up in a passing Join Us organization is composed of 60% male, back yard. By it were three boys, in For Piano 40% female. 95% of the members identify Luncheons their early or mid-teens, talking, all themselves as Lesbian or Gay. 42% see With Daily Specials wearing shorts, and one boy had his shirt themselves as professionals. The next off. As I passed them, I though Morgan Summer that they highest number, 13% are in the field of were probably going to have a sleepover one guy had, then dirty jokes, with at least administration/management. Live Music that night, and smiled a little; I had my five profanities each. A radio on, turned to 25% own their own businesses while Wed., Fri., & Sat. first Gay sexual experience during a medium volume, the rock music serving as 72% say that they are not "out" at work. sleepover. Evenings a background for the talk. Of the various membership categories, In the years that passed since that Getting tired, but wanting to stay awake, the highest number, 53% hold individual summer night in 1985, 1 grew to appreciate they leave the tent again to play some memberships. Those who hold business 720 N. 3rd St. sleepovers — I thought about it a lot. I pranks — ringing a doorbell then running memberships in the organization account (Lobby Hotel Wisconsin) thought. why, of all times and places to away, commonly, or even a minor act of for 16% of those responding. have sex — and for the first time, yet — vandalism... but not often. One of the things the CCBA board Milwaukee why during a sleepover? And with other It almost never rains at a male sleepover; wanted to find out was what members guys in the tent, yet? the sky is black and pinpoints of starlight perceived the organization to be. Accord- 291-9889 Well, I realized, over time, why my first shine through in the cool, late night. And ing to the survey, the highest number (53.5 Gay experience happened during a sleep- as the group of boys passes a streetlight, — not a percent) see CCBA as a over. Taking a universal look at a he may look over to one of his friends and combination social, business and political sleepover, there are so many factors: think how beautiful he looks... the boys association. Right from the start, a sleepover — and stick close together, because things change According to CCBA's president, both he I'm talking about all-male gatherings — is at night. and the board want to thank all those who LessStress...Less Pain... usually held by a popular kid. So, maybe in And sex. I think it happens quite often participated in the survey. It shows, he told a way, other boys feel they want to come so during these male sleepovers — away from Light, that CCBA will go forward promot- Better Posture... they can be near him. And as far as the eyes of adults and society; just getting ing the ideal and goals that have made the location goes, it is held almost always in a close to a friend. To see what it's like; this organization such a vital part of South- More Pleasure ! tent, a trailer, or sometimes in the is what I think happens often on summer eastern Wisconsin's Gay/Lesbian corn- discover basement of a house. They are all isolated, nights. But whatever happens, the sleep- fr1unity. in a way. in the non-transparent shelters; over is remembered when a boy sleeps safely away from the world of adults. alone in the fall and winter, and looked Rolfing® Transportation to a sleepover is bikes or, forward to in the spring. Madison Variety —'— more recently, skateboards. They are left BUT I HAVE other things to think of, as I Rolfing® is bodywork that qs in the garage of the hosting kid, or outside enter my late teens, and at frees stress and tension from 18 become Show Seeks Women the muscles, and balances the sleeping quarters. legally responsible (!) for my actions. I and aligns your body. Next, probably a late trip to a conven- have to think of college, and living in a Madison- The organizers of Madison's The result is a body that ience store, or, better still, McDonalds or residence hall, where every night will be a 3rd Annual Lesbian Variety Show is looks and feels Burger King. The boys go in, decide what sleepover with thousands of other males on seeking Lesbian Women to perform, GREAT - they want — Wanna try that new kind of campus. But... exhibit works of art and assist with day after day. McNuggets? — while their hair, sweaty I remember the sleepovers of my youth; I production efforts. Before After from the hot night, cools in the air hope you do, too. If you had a great time The show will take place in November conditioning, and their bare legs shiver like I did, tell me about it. Because many (date and time TBA). The title of the show Joe Laur and Associates slightly. things can happen between boys — and, I is "I Got This Way From Kissing Girls." Basic and Advanced Rolling® Back to the tent, to talk. About girls; think, also between men — on summer Your application should include name of 200 West Silver Spring Suite 300 who's hot, who's a dog, how many girls nights. performer(s)/artist/act, type of perform- ance/act, description, equipment neces- Joe Laur - Advanced Certified Rolfer Brian Advanced Certified Rolfer Same sary plus the name and address of the Moore - -Sex Weddings? `Cent' Us to Seattle Beth Pfluger - Certified Rolfer contact woman. Please be prepared to have The Rev. James Bartos, pastor of the "CENT" us to Seattle! Yes, that's our a demo tape available upon request. Village Church, 130 E. Juneau Ave. in For More Information and to arrange for a slogan for the kick off of our fund raising Mail your application to: LVS, P.O. Box Free Consultation ($25 value) call Milwaukee has asked his congregation for campaign! Money raised will help send 14581. Madison, WI 53714. Application permission to perform same-sex wedding 961-7111 Cream City Chorus to Seattle on July 4, deadline is September 30, 1988. ceremonies. This according to the August 1989 for the Gay & Lesbian Association, For further information please call (608) 31, 1988 issue of The Milwaukee Journal. (GALA). It will be their 3rd Annual Festival 249-1707. According to the Journal article by-lined of Music with a total of sixty chorus' to Marie Rhode, religion reporter for The attending. Journal, the decision will be made "after a So, if you want to help "Cent" us to full discussion of the issue at a church Seattle, as of September 1st we have "CCC FEST CITY SINGERS PRESENTS forum at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, September Jugs" distributed throughout the commun- 18. ity. Now, you know what to do with that Bob Moore, Coordinator of Lutherans penny collection. Just dump them in and Concerned told Light that the "major news remember every cent counts! There will be story (in the Journal article) is in the a raffle held in the future to determine how inaccuracies." much "cents" this all makes!?.. and there Lutherans Concerned is the Lutheran is more... equivalent of Dignity, the organization for On September 10th you are all welcome bra edt () Roman Catholic Lesbians and Gays. to join us at our "Italian Car Wash" held in According to Moore, the forum is not in the parking lot of M&M. No, this does not the nature of a congregational meeting. zdr 1 mean you have to have an Italian car, but it "No decision will be asked or made," he does mean you will be treated to some of said and added that "It's open to the "Scoots Sausage" and that is Italian. public." Assorted Italian deserts will also be Moore told Light that the forum had its featured. So, come and have some grub origin in his suggestion to Pastor Bartos while we scrub your tub! We'll be there that as part of Milwaukee's Lesbian/Gay from Noon til 6:00 sharp! Pride week, the church have an adult Last but certainly not least, on Septem- forum to discuss Lesbian/Gay issues. ber 25th we are proud to annouce our 2nd Moore also said that "there is no Annual Ice Cream Social held at Fannies. significant disagreement between Bartos We are all looking forward to an enter- and Bishop Rogness on concern for Gay taining and relaxing "Sundae" afternoon! issues." Your support is greatly appreciated and Rogness is bishop of the Southeastern won't be forgotten! Stay tuned for upcom- Cooloytt Wisconsin Synod of the Evangelical Luth- ing events. Till then... let's live our lives in CA• eran Church in America. "harmony!" ft) FACTS - NOT MYTHS ABOUT AIDS

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Memorial are scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. Service, the Chicago Gay Pride Parade (we Like true cabaret, the entertainment will were awarded the Judges' Merit Award for consist of singing and dancing by the the second year in a row), we sang and Singers, individual and novelty acts, entertained for Madison's MAGIC Picnic, blackouts and skits. The variety show is the Historic Third Ward Block Party, and divided into six acts, each one built around we shall also sing for the Interdenomina- a central theme. Included are Magic: a tional Service sponsored by New Hope medley of songs like Magic To Do, Old Church on September 18. Black Magic, Magic Music; Chicago: songs Bim was recently interviewed as a guest from the musical including Razzle Dazzle on the Let's Talk Milwaukee program and All That Jazz. These two acts are the conducted by Karen Malnory over radio source of the title ABRACADAZZLE. station WYMS)89 FM). The Fest City Other acts include a tribute to Irving Singers were also featured in three Several thousand people attended MAPfest in Milwaukee on Labor Day. The record breaking burlesques, numbers during the half hour program. Berlin, several Tom Lehrer crowd enjoyed the food and entertainment with proceeds going to the Milwaukee AIDS Project. and of course, some camp and drag like Bim and a member of the FCS business Gotta Have a Gimmick and Bosom Bud- staff will attend the GALA Conference for dies. Broadway musicals represented will music directors and business managers First Annual Pride Celebration be Top Banana, Chorus Line, Pippin, conducted by the Gay and Lesbian Associa- among others. tion of Choruses. The three-day conference Features Variety Tickets may be obtained at the Ballgame will have met in Rochester, New York Schedule (273-7474), or from members of the Fest during the Labor Day weekend. 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Milwaukee Gay/ for cablecast of "Gay & Lesbian Voice '88" tional Conventions, GAMMA Annual Corn Roast Collection to be donated to Foundation also produces on City of Milwaukee Warner Cable Lesbian Cable Network Lake Park. Lake Drive and E. Ken- Community Center. public access). The Tri-Cable Tonight, the monthly half hour Channel 14 (MATA wood Blvd. 3:30 p.m. hour long program is scheduled for: magazine-style format program about our Monday Sept. 12 6 p.m.-1:00 a.m. COMMUNITY RECEPTION Sunday, September 11, 7 pm; Wednesday, community. This autumn marks the first MOVING PICTURE SHOW Organizational Meeting, 6 p.m. Luther- September 28, 7pm; Saturday, October 15, anniversary of the Tri-Cable Tonight, and a AT THE STATION ans Concerned/Wisconsin. 9 pm; and additional times before the special hour-long viewer call-in is being Station II, 1534 W. Grant St. Come in p.m.- 8:15 p.m. November 8 general election. planned to gauge community interest and Tuesday, Sept. 20 6:00 dressed as character from "Desert Heart" PARTY According to producer/director Bob support. COCKTAIL/DINNER or "LaCage Aux Folles". Double Bubble John Norquist, guest speaker. Fish, "Gay & Lesbian Voice '88" features Tri-Cable may be seen on the first and Mayor 6-9 p.m. Free drink to persons in costume. of Gay and Lesbian Commun- a moderated discussion by Milwaukee area third Tuesdays of the month at 7pm, and Presentation Judging 9 p.m. Both movies played all at Marc Plaza, 509 W. Wisconsin Lesbian & Gay political leaders about how the last Sunday of the month at 6pm, on ity goals nite. Ave. 6:00 p.m. cocktails, 7:00 p.m. Dinner, the recent Democratic and Republican channel 14. In addition, the program may 13 7-9 p.m. 8:15 p.m. speaker and presentation. Spon- National Conventions affect our commun- be viewed at Milwaukee's La Cage every Tuesday Sept. OPEN HOUSE & sored by LRN, CCBA, BWMT. Advance ity. Among the panelists are Sandra Sunday at 5 pm, the Ballgame on the 2nd COMMUNITY TONIGHT VIEWING Res. by Sept. 16, $25.00. $30.00 at door. Kurjiaka, and Scott Gunkel, among others. and 3rd Thursdays at 7 pm, and at the TRI CABLE CCF Foundation Community Center, 225 Send check to: Lambda Rights Network, A special roll-in segment was edited by Phoenix (back bar) on the 2nd and 4th 2nd St. Showing Programs #9 and #11. P.O. Box 93525, Milwaukee, WI 53203. Fish from daily hour-long programs from Wednesdays at 100m. In addition, the S. Phone 445-5552. Admission to Speaker's the conventions by New York City's Gay program is available for loan from The Thursday Sept. 15 All Day/Eve Program, $3.00 in advance, $5.00 at door. Cable Network (GCN) to Milwaukee's Foundation Center (225 S. 2nd ST., Watcki9 p.m. Warner Cable, and then to MATA for use 278-0880), on 1/2" VHS tape. CITY HALTCO'ritQUEE Wednesday, Sept. 21 5-10 CAN EAT" BUFFET by the Milwaukee Gay/Lesbian Cable The Network has produced over 20 For C./V"C\Jucement ITALIAN "ALL YOU W. Vliet St. All Network via a satellite downlink feed. programs about the Gay/Lesbian commun- Bring your can.,...ras downtown. Beer Garden, 3743 to MAP's Milwau- Madison's Nothing to Hide, carried on ity since the group's formation two years Friday, Sept. 16 8 pm. -1 a.m. proceeds to be donated community access WYOU (channel 4), ago in October 1986, and serves as a CABARET CONCERT & DANCE kee House. carried GCN's entire 8 hour coverage, committee of the Cream City Foundation, With Romanovsky & Phillips and Ame- Friday, Sept. 23 10:00 p.m. which included interviews of delegates Milwaukee's non-profit charitable Gay/ thyst. Crystal Palace, 1925 W. National SCOTCH DOUBLES about Lesbian and Gay issues by well- Lesbian philanthropy. The Network is Ave. Sponsored by: Full Moon Produc- BOWLING TOURNAMENT known community journalists, activists and always looking for fresh ideas as well as tions, Meridian Distributors, and Shafer Landmark Lanes, 2220 N. Farwell Ave. celebrities, as well as a wrap-up of each energetic crew members. Free television Design. Advance $8.00, door $9.00. Tickets Sponsored by H.I.T. day's activities. Technical problems both in production training is available! For ad- at: Lavender Unicorn, Peoples' Books, Saturday, Sept. 24 7:30 p.m. Milwaukee and Madison however, inter- ditional information please write MGLCN, Station II, Outpost, and Beer Garden. FIRST ANNUAL PRIDE BALL rupted the satellite's downlink on different c/o Cream City Foundation, P.O. Box 204, Saturday, Sept. 17 1 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mixed dance music. UWM Student days, but a cooperative exchange of the Milwaukee, WI 53202 or call executive BRAT/CORN ROAST BEER BUST Union Ballroom, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd. missing program material between the two producers Bryce Clark (271-7812) or Mark Station II, 1534 W. Grant St. Raffles/ Students $2.00, General $3.00. Sponsored Gay and Lesbian production groups allow- Behar (277-7671). Door Prizes; ML/GPC Benefit. by In Step, Wisconsin Light, and 10% ed uninterrupted coverage. 7:30 p.m. Society at UWM. Tickets available from Pride Events. SERVICE OF HONOR & RESPECT sponsors, and at all Official Percent Society Announces FOR GAY VETS Ten LIVING AND DECEASED School Schedule Milw. War Memorial, Lincoln Mem'l Dr. Back to Honor Guard & "Taps", and Citation by NNW Milwaukee- Following is the September 22- Good-by—Good Riddance—Guy Milwaukee County Supervisor Eliz-abeih schedule of the Ten Percent Society at the Party at the Triangle. 9:00 p.m. Coggs Jones. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. 24- Pride Ball. 7:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m. Sept. 14- Welcome Back to School and Student Union Ball at UW-Milwaukee. LEATHER NIGHT FOR Orientation Meeting. 5:30 p.m call for Sponsored by In Step, Wisconsin Light and MEN AND WOMEN BOOT CAMP SALOON room number.* Ten Percent. This is part of the Milwaukee Boot Camp, 209 E. National Ave. Free at the Triangle (135 Lesbian/Gay Pride Celebration. L-E-A-T-H-E-R. Door MILWAUKEE'S 15- University Night drink to anyone in BAR E. National, Milwaukee). 8:00 p.m. $2.00 28- Open Discussion: Coming Out. 5:30 prizes. Sponsors: Shafer Design and Beer LEATHER / LEVI cover (optional) gets 50 cent taps and p.m. Call for room number.* Town Badgers. sodas, $1.00 rails. * All meetings are held in the UW- 21-Lunch Box Rap: brown bag and Milwaukee Student Union, 2200 E. Ken- socialization. Noon-2:00 p.m. Call for room wood Blvd. Call (414) 229-6555 for informa- number.* tion. September 8, 1988—September 21, 1988—WISCONSIN LIGHT-12 Gay Demonstrations Make Congressman Moody Fights Negative Presence Felt in New Orleans Campaigning In Seeking Re-election REPUBLICANS Standing next to the wet "Jesus Saves" Jim Moody, the current Democratic man, who found his way to the park earlier incumbent, is running again for his seat in Continued from Page 7 in the afternoon, the new counter protester Wisconsin's 5th Congressional District. proceed to try to out-chant them with calls spouts biblical quotes without stopping to Moody, a highly popular official, has of "Bush '88. Bush '88." take a breath. been fighting a strong battle against tactics A television camera covering the Bush "If they want to get saved let them turn by his major opponent that Milwaukee speech leaves Bush and pans over to the from their sin," he says. "Then there'll be Mayor John Norquist called "a style of protesters. The camera clearly captures the lots of compassion. The answer is not to negative campaigning that is not welcome stark black "Silence = Death" and the provide condoms. The answer is not to in Milwaukee." (See Norquist's endorse- day-glo green "AIDSGATE" posters, pok- provide clean needles. The answer is to ment this issue). ing up behind "I Love George" signs have abstinence or monogamy with a Moody's background makes him highly which were being held upside down and marriage. One man, one woman, that's the suited to his position. He carries a B.A. sideways, answer. The answer is not for the and Masters from Harvard as well as a "40,000 dead from AIDS. Where was government to provide funding to find a Ph.D. in economics from the University of George?" they holler as the young cure for disease. That's not the responsi- California-Berkeley. Republicans try to wrest the AIDS placards bility of the government. The government He has served in the Peace Corps in from the protestors and begin to elbow should provide for a defense against our Bangladesh, been an overseas representa- them in the ribs. foreign enemies." tive of CARE and taught graduate and "40,000 dead from AIDS. Where was Soon, a flock of Young Americans for undergraduate economics at UW-Milwau- George?" they continue while, with the Freedom appears in the park wearing kee. help of police who have been standing by, surgical masks and carrying signs that Like many good teachers, he decided to the circle turns into a formation, heading read, "AIDS Patrol" and "No Homo." turn theory into practice by serving with Rep. out through the crowd. "We better not get near them," their distinction in the Wisconsin State Assem- Jim Moody "40,000 dead from AIDS. Where was somewhat effeminate leader says of the bly and State Senate from 1977-1982. Since City v. Bell. He also voted for the 1988 Civil George?" they keep chanting while one Gay protesters, "they might kiss us." that time, he has served the 5th District in Rights Restoration Act and then voted to Republican smashes an umbrella down on As the masked counter-demonstrators Congress. override Reagan's veto of it. protester's head several times. a chant, "We love America, yes we do. We Moody's record on Gay/Lesbian rights is Moody cosponsored the "Hate Crimes "40,000 dead from AIDS. Where was love America, how 'bout you?" Urvashi laudable. In July 1987 he wrote to the Statistics Act." (H.R. 3193). George?" they shout, as almost out of the takes the mike to denouce the radical National Institute of Mental Health and the Moody has an 88% rating from the throng, one Replublican crashes his sign members of the Republican party. National Institute of Justice (NIJ) urging Leadership Conference on Civil Rights. down on a protester's head. 'There are moderate Republicans," she that they hold a national research confer- Moody has been equally as strong in his "40,000 dead from AIDS. Where was shouts. "Those young fascists don't repre- ence on anti-Gay violence. In 1988 he support of increased government funding George?" they bellow while the protester sent the Republican party. They're the co-signed a letter to NIJ supporting its for AIDS research. He voted for H.R. 2881 turns back to swing at the Republican who pond scum of the Republican party. You're exploratory review of crimes motivated by, which would establish a National Commis- has just hit him. the goon squad!" among othr things, sexual orientation and sion on AIDS. The bill is currently in the "40,000 dead from AIDS. Where was Neil then takes the stand. As the urging NIJ to continue. Senate. George?" comes the sound off in the numbers of police in the park climb into the Moody is cosponsor of the Civil Rights He cosponsored a comprehensive AIDS distance as the AIDS protester is arrested. 60s, he becomes more direct in his attacks Amendment Act of 1987 (H.R. 709) that bill which would authorize $400 million 4:10 p.m.: Back in the Gay press room, on the counter-demonstrators. would change the 1964 Civil Rights law to annually to provide funds for AIDS testing the protesters pile in. They buzz about "I'd like to address the Young Amer- protect Lesbians and Gays. This Amend- and counseling services to health care whether the one protester swung at the icans for Fascism over there," he says in a ment restored the rights that the Supreme facilities that serve people in high risk Republican or not. scathing tone. "Why don't you say that Court curtailed in its 1984 decision Grove behaviors. One woman with a German accent you're just a bunch of sanitized KKK Jim Moody has a long and honorable explains how Bobby, the arrested protester people? That's all you are! You're punks in Today I am publicly announcing my record of upholding Lesbian/Gay rights as was with her right up until he was arrested. white suits. You're yuppies and preppies in endorsement of Jim Moody for re- well as fighting for the rights of all Since he had no identification on him, she ties. You're a bunch of mongoloids. You're election to Congress from Milwaukee's minorities. He is, from his record, a had been worried about him. She isn't sure skinheads with wigs and ties. That's all you 5th District. I have two overriding sincere, proven friend and loyal ally of our whether he had swung or not. are. You're a pathetic excuse for patriotism reasons: community. The exasperated protesters ask about in this country. ... Go back to your trailer 1. I know Jim from working with him the coverage. They retrace their steps. parks. You're a bunch of retards." in the State Legislature and from his They have another head count and notice The crowd goes wild. work in Congress. He is a dedicated someone is missing. After several more restrained speakers, hard worker and he is effective. They worry that he may have been left one last activist takes the stand and also 2. Jim has delivered for Milwaukee 111)EMERGENCE1111ii. E In behind to be beaten by the angry mob. address the Young Americans for Free- while serving on the House Public When he walks in, he is embraced like a dom. "So let me close by asking the YAP Works Committee and now as a prodigal son. one question, and I'm sure at least one of member of the powerful House Ways YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Lying on the couch with three other you can answer this from personal exper- and Means Committee. Jim's brought protesters, Heidi reflects on the action just ience. This is the question: Hey dudes, home the support for mass transit and The 5th annual conference sponsored by passed. She flashed on the intense does Jack Kemp give good head? our sewer and clean water projects. I am Christian Scientists supporting lesbians self-defense preparations they went A somewhat flustered Urvashi runs talking about millions of Federal dollars and gay men will address the ever present through before the action. around the pro-Gay end of the park lighting that result in hundreds of good paying power of divine Love to fill our lives with "You know how stupid we thought it on all the protesters, urging them to stay jobs for Milwaukee. joy and eliminate AIDS, discrimination, was? We were laughing while we were together as they leave the park through one I also want to say that one of Jim's and unhappiness from our experience. practicing. If we hadn't practiced that we exit with a police escort. opponents has engaged in a style of would've been dead." On the sidewalk, one New Orleans local negative campaigning that is not wel- Washington, D.C. They all decide to postpone their Human who has been present for most of the come in Milwaukee. His mud-slinging Billboard action and regroup. demonstrations catches a stray barb from should stop — it is not good for Oct. 7 & 8, 1988 Wednesday, August 17, 12:00 noon: The one of the anti-Gay protesters. Milwaukee and the voters will reject it. Write: Emergence. P.O. Box 581 "Jesus Saves" man is back. This time he's "Go home!" someone shouts at the —John 0. Norquist Kentfield, CA 94914 in the park adjacent to the Louisiana straggling protesters. Mayor of Milwaukee Supreme Court. This time he's come for Carrying a large Gay and Lesbian Pride Call: (415) 485-1881 the sodomy protest. Flag, and taking up the rear, the woman But it's starting to rain. counters, "Thank you, but I am home." As the activists gather around the media representatives under a sheltered pavilion, PRIDE . . . the counter-demonstrator stands out in the WEEK It's not just rain, using his large plastic sign as an Continued from Page 1 for the boys umbrella. The rain doesn't stop him, though. party will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Marc anymore. "God is angry with the wicked every Plaza followed by dinner at 7:00 and the day," he shouts over the sound of the program around 8:15 p.m. Advance reser- pouring rain. "May this rainy day be a vations will be made by September 16. message to you that God will bring down (See ML/GPC Schedule of Events else- 6114411111/ LEATHER NITE FOR fire and brimstone on the cities of Sodom where in this issue of Wisconsin Light for exact details on reservations). and Gomorrah. Re-pent. Re-e-epent." The Com- An Official WOMEN & MEN at Leaning over the railing, the activists munity is being given a choice of attending both the dinner and evening program at ML/GPC THE BOOT CAMP trade comical anecdotes about people who Pride Event don't have the sense to come in out of the $25.00 or the program only at $3.00 209 E. rain. (advance reservation prices). The 6:00 National The protest is called off, but not before p.m. cash bar is open to all persons the "guerilla players" tape on pieces of wishing to attend. This event is being paper saying "sex police" to their shirts. co-sponsored by LRN, CCBA and BWMT. Saturday, Sept. 17th As the bored news reporters packed up. The two weeks of celebrations will 10 p.m.-Close their things to go, one plainclothes police conclude with the First Annual Pride Ball officer takes offense at the "sex police" sponsored by the two Milwaukee Gay and signs. Lesbian Community Newspaper Groups — In Step and The Wisconsin Light — and the One Free Drink The revitalized reporters whisk out their To cameras and tape recorders in record time. 10% Society at UW-M. The Ball will be Anyone In held at the UW-Milwaukee Student Union 4:20 p.m.: A small crowd huddles in Leather, Western the Ballroom and will begin at 7:30 p.m. on corner of Lafayette Park or Uniform listening to Saturday, September 24. National Gay and Lesbian Task Force A Schedule of Events calendar is in Privacy Project Director Sue Hyde "trash" specially prepared displays at the bars, Prizes & Gift homophobia. Right now she's holding up community businesses, organizations and the New Orleans Certificates awarded Times-Picayne and program locations with public meeting denoucing their lack of reporting on any of areas, the Foundation Community Center, throughout the night. the week's Gay/Lesbian and AIDS actions. and places of business for sponsors of the The cameras fly across the grass to a various events. Tickets for all events (along man who has appeared in th park with a with T-Shirts and Buttons) will be on sale sign that says, "AIDS is a cure, not a at the Pride Picnic on Saturday, September Sponsored by Shafer Design & The BeerTown Badgers disease." 10 and at all other Official Pride Events. September 8, 1988—September 21, 1988—WISCONSIN LIGHT-13 Engeleiter, King At Opposite Interdenominational Service Ends With Gay Rights Issues Planned For Pride Week By Rick Villasenor two candidates who support Lesbian and By Sandie K. Christians. We would like to share Madison- As Tuesday, September 13th Gay rights. with you Why are we uniting? The answer is why we believe differently. approaches and the primary election If King wins the primary, however, those simple. Our way to participate in the first Our homilist is Mary Ann campaigns for U.S. Senate come to a close, who support Lesbian and Gay rights will Mollir- Milwaukee Lesbian/Gay Pride Celebration Gunderson who is the assistant to the the positions of all the candidates on have to hope that 1988 will not be a repeat is by holding an interdenominational Archbishop of the ELCA/Southeastern Lesbian and Gay issues is becoming more of 1980, when a little-known homophobic service. Wisconsin Lutheran Synod. Father James clear. While these issues are not at the conservative Republican upset Democratic The service will be on September 18 at Arimond and members of New Hope will forefront of media attention, at least one candidate Gaylord Nelson to become a U.S. 2:00 p.m. at the Village Church, 130 E. also be participating in the service. candidate is making his position on Lesbian Senator. Juneau in Milwaukee. Milwaukee's Fest City Singers and the and Gay rights a major part of his Our theme is "Inclusive People of God; a Cream City Chorus will be providing campaign. That candidate is Steve King, Tri Cable Films Celebration of Lesbian/Gay Christianity." music. who is running for the Republican nomina- Two often Lesbians and Gays are led to Please join us on September 18 for this tion for Pride Week Events U.S. Senate, and has received believe that we are excluded from God's special service of celebration. support from some of the most homophobic On Saturday, August 27, Miriam Ben- love and therefore cannot really be organizations and individuals in the United Shalom and Don Clabots, two members of States, including Phyllis Schlafly and her the Milwaukee Lesbian/Gay Pride Cele- Eagle Forum. bration Steering Committee were inter- CCF Announces "Friends Of The One of the cornerstones of the King viewed by Tri Cable Tonight Show host campaign has been the promotion of Juana Sabatino for the September airing Foundation" Organization government's active involvement in foster- schedule — Program #11. (Consult your [CCF]- In order to encourage more mately $17,000 has been raised ing "traditional moral values." This local TV !siting or schedules in community towards involvement with the Cream City Founda- the $30,000 1988 budget, which will includes opposition to laws which would publications for exact dates and times.) be tion (CCF) a new membership organization used to fund grants to various community make it illegal to discriminate against This program will also be shown at the is being formed by the Foundation. It will organizations. The Foundation persons based on their sexual orientation. Foundation Community Center's Open maintains a be called, "The Friends of the Founda- large Community Center, holds a monthly During a radio-broadcast debate among House on Tuesday, September 13, at 7:00 tion" organized along the lines of the Forum for all organizations, and sponsors a the Democratic candidates and Steve King, p. m. "Friends of Channels 10/36." The mem- Gay/Lesbian Cable Television program a listener asked all candidates whether Ben-Shalom, a prominent national figure berships will have certain privileges such besides providing Grants. they would support a Gay rights law. All for her fight against discrimination toward as discount tickets for the annual Casino four Democratic candidates said they Gays and Lesbians in military service, Nite, Newsletters and an annual summer eeeeceeese would, while King voiced his strong highlighted the major events and said that event especially for current members. opposition. noting that he did not want the the Committee has gone all out to make the "The Foundation has struggled for 3 government to be "condoning homo- two-week celebration of Milwaukee Les- years to find a suitable way to bring more sexuality." bian and Gay Pride 1988 an activity that persons into CCF and to have people feel Also reflecting his "traditional moral will provide "something for everyone" more concerned and a part of CCF," said values" framework are his views on with a vehicle for doing it on a community- Don Schwamb President. women. In a debate against his primary wide basis. In answer to a question The new program will be aimed at the Portrait Photography opponent, Susan Engeleiter, when he was concerning the timing of this year's entire Metro Milwaukee Community — Business — Personal asked a question about a child care bill calendar of pride celebrations Clabots, friends, relatives and good citizens will before Congress, he was not familiar with ML/GPC Co-Chair and community activist, be encouraged to join as well as Gay and Passports the bill in question, but he did explain his said the decision for the September Lesbian people. belief that women should not work but scheduling was based on two considera- Memberships start at $25 a year and Old Photographs rather should stay at home and take care of tions: since 1988 marks the first year that a have several categories including the Copied and Restored the children. full Pride Celebration is being planned for Exclusive President's Club. Renewals will Last spring King used the issue of Milwaukee, the timing was coordinated so be automatically sent at each person's Theatrical — Pets Lesbian and Gay rights extensively in his as NOT to conflict with all of Milwaukee's anniversary date. Everyone is encouraged campaign against Engeleiter. On May 12, a Festivals during the summer months. to become a member. letter went out to all Wisconsin supporters Secondly, the additional two or three The Cream City Foundation was organ- &diem Studio of the Eagle Forum PAC, an organization months would provide the needed time to ized in 1982 to collect funds and grant that has been "leading the pro-family complete the final planning process and those funds to Gay and Lesbian organiza- 7405 West Harwood Ave. movement since 1972." The Eagle Forum raise necessary funds for this major under- tions within the community in order to Wauwatosa, WI. has been active fighting against Lesbian taking over a two-week period. strengthen and build up the structure of 476-3777 and Gay rights, as well as feminist-backed The Committee is beginning imme- services and programs. To date approxi- legislation. Its leader, Phyllis Schlafly, has diately to plan for getting the 1989 Pride been quoted as saying that the word Celebrations into sync with the National "Gay" stands for "Got AIDS yet?" Signed Observances held in June. An announce- by Schlafly, the Eagle Forum letter stated ment about plans in the works for 1989 is that it would be a tragedy if Susan expected shortly. The Committee is anx- Engeleiter were to win the Republican ious to hear from and work with individ- primary on September 13th. It praised uals, organizations and businesses within Saturday Steve King for his support for "traditional the Milwaukee Gay and Lesbian Commun- family values." ity in order to achieve its goals for The Schlafly letter continued with criti- Celebration of Milwaukee Lesbian and Gay September 24th 8:00pm cism of Susan Engeleiter's record. "The Pride in a professional first-class manner. difference between Steve King and his The Committee can be contacted as Republican primary opponent is dramatic. follows: ML/GPC Steering Committee, 225 The mother of two young pre-schoolers, S. 2nd Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204. Susan Engeleiter has been consistently Phone messages can be left at: 933-6931, pro-abortion, pro-E.R.A., and pro-homo- 962-5181 or 264-2740. UWM Student Union sexual rights during her years as a state The Committee also informed us that it legislator." is planning to be represented at the Ballroom On April 27, a similar letter was sent out international conference for Gay Pride to voters in Wisconsin, under the letter- Celebrations to be held in October and they head of "Wisconsin Women for King: should be coming back with ideas for an Women Concerned about Wisconsin's even better "Pride in '89 Celebration." Future." The letter was signed by Mary Kohler, who recently lost her position as Admission $3.00 head of the Wisconsin Women's Council GARVEY for stating that giving Blacks in South Continued from Page 1 Africa the right to vote would be "dis- Students $2.00 astrous" because they are "in the stone sional abilities. age." This letter also criticized Susan As regards increased funding for AIDS Engeleiter for her support for Gay Rights. research, Garvey told Light that he would Despite heavy criticism from the funda- fight for a billion dollars being expended mentalist Christian wing of her party, annually by 1991. "It's outrageous that we Sponsored by: however, Engeleiter has said that she will have not already made such a committ- not back away from her support of Lesbian ment," he said. He told Light that, as In Step and Gay rights. She has a voting record in senator, he would press the government to the state legislature on both the Consent- stop defaulting on financial support of the Wisconsin Light ing Adults law, which repealed Wiscon- World Health Organization (WHO). sin's anti-sodomy law, and the Gay Rights As he spoke, Garvey's voice became law. She voted in favor of both of these. In more impassioned. That Congress has let and the Ten Percent Society addition, she has taken pro-Gay positions funding for AZT lapse, he called "indefen- on two issues that have never been before sible." "Where is the anger?" he asked. the Wisconsin State Legislature. She "People are dying of AIDS and there opposes discrimination based on sexual doesn't seem to be any urgency in high Advance tickets are available at the offices orientation in the military, as well as places." Garvey left the impression that, if of In Step, The Wisconsin Light, the Helms-sponsored amendments censoring elected, that urgency would be very much AIDS education materials. in evidence. Ten Percent Society,and in the community. Because of the fact that all the Demo- Garvey said "I believe that our response cratic candidates have the same position on to AIDS must be informed by reason, Lesbian and Gay rights, while there is a compassion and respect for civil liberties. sharp contrast between a pro-equality and Within the framework of these commit- A Milwaukee Lesbian and Gay a homophobic candidate in the Republican ments, we should mount a bold national primary, many Lesbian and Gay rights effort aimed at finding a cure for AIDS, Pride Celebration Event. activists are urging people to vote in the stopping its spread and reforming our Republican primary. Openly Gay Madison health system to care for current AIDS city council member Jim McFarland says, sufferers." "If Susan Engeleiter wins the primary on Garvey is seeking a chance from the September 13th, then in November Wis- Wisconsin electorate to achieve this and consin voters will have a choice between other goals for our community. weeks September 8, 1988—September 21, 1988—WISCONSIN LIGHT-14 garnered $98.75 to total out the R-Bar Hosts Benefit events at $424. These two events plus other fund raisers a Ben Shalom Case: "WE CARE" was the theme for by R-Bar have netted almost $1,000 for Contempt benefit show hosted Aug. 13 by Wausau's CWASG. The group's officers expressed Army in R-Bar for the Central Wisconsin AIDS appreciation for the efforts of all those who Support Group (CWASG). Bartenders and gave time and effort to these events and Milwaukee- In an update on Miriam Ben performers donated hard earned tips as would like to thank the patrons of R-Bar for Shalom's on-going 12 year battle with the well as Debbie's $35 purchase of a dinner their generous support. U.S. Army, Federal District Judge Myron for two. L. Gordon handed down a contempt Greg served as MC with Linda doing a WYOU TV Highlights citation against the Army for failing to great job at DJ. Tim. Butch and Gary re-enlist Shalom. helped with decorating as well as Tim at Madison- Following are the program The citation came from the bench on the door and Butch tending bar. Wayne highlights of the Nothing to Hide network August 29, 1988. Ben Shalom was dis- helped at the door and arranged the program shown on Madison cable at 9:30 missed from the military 12 years ago after donated dinner for two and Ray brought p. m. going public about being a Lesbian. along his video equipment and taped the September 14- Labor in the Mainstream As reported in the last issue of Light, in show. of Good Business Practice: New Directions 1987 the United States Court of Appeals for The "Grand Madame" for the evening for Labor: A Nicaraguan Connection with the Seventh Circuit ruled that Ben Shalom and show instigator was the Twin Cities the Sandinista Workers Confederation, et. had to be reinstated. The Army complied. own Ebony. Appleton performers Bob, al. However, the Army refused to re-enlist her Glen, Rob and stage manager Rick worked September 21- Politics: Representative when her current enlistment expired on hard to make the show special. Bob Kastenmeier and Senator Bill Prox- August I 1, 1988. Gordon ordered the Army Wausau's own Phillis, Big Bad Bertha mire. Teach-in on Central America, a focus to re-enlist her and stated at that time that (Brad), Church Lady (Jerry) and new on Nicaragus, part 2. the Army's stated institutional goals were comedienne Mary kept the energy high. not "rationally served" by denying re- Two formerly unknown performers Miss enlistment. Mary Miller and Miss Pussy Galore earned Write for Light! As part of the August 29 ruling, Gordon Miss Sgt. Mariam Ben Shalom generous applause and tips though said if the Army did not re-enlist Ben Galore insists this will be remembered as Call 372-2773 Ben Shalom is with the 5091st Army Shalom by September 12. 1988, it would her farewell performance. We hope not! Reception Battalion, 4828 W. Silver Spring fined $500.00 a day. A bowling night organized by Tom Dr. in Milwaukee.

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Gay/Lesbian non-discrimination law nom The men from Twin Cities Cloud Nine runs in the top of the 7th inning, Some surprising results: Herb Kohl lost before Congress? Americans captured their second title in a Milwaukee M&M fell apart to lose to to Earl 2 to 1, with 38 against Earl's 87. A: I would be happy to join Congressman row by defeating Los Angeles Griff for the Chicago Windy City Christopher Street. Susan Engeleiter got almost as many votes Bob Kastenmeier and other progressives it 12th Gay Softball World Series Title in the This was the first year that NAGAAA as Kohl with 31, showing the makings of a supporting this legislation, although "Shout Out in Big D" Series 88 softball sponsored a recreational tournament in close campaign in the fall. Helen Barnhill believe its chance for passage are remot( tournament held in Dallas, August 23-27. conjunction with the world series competi- received 27 votes for the 5th district, well as long as our political parties treat th( In the 4th Gay Women's World Series the tive play and M&M appeared to suffer behind both Flynn (45) and Moody (74) but rights of Gays and Lesbians and minoritie' women from San Diego Peacock Alley from lack of experience. still a strong showing. Steve King was way as partisan ammunition instead of a legiti defeated the Chicago MSA Synergy twice Dallas offered players and fans who behind Engeleiter. He got 4 votes while mate problem of civil rights. to take the title. And in the 1st MAGAAA participated in Series 88 a myriad of she received 31. Moody and Flynn were Wisconsin's experience as the only statt Recreational Tournament, New York Ty's activities during the week. Tuesday featur- closer than expected while Don Sykes got with such a law has shown that these Chelsea Transfer Breakers, a team which ed opening ceremonies at Fairs Oak Park 10 votes. protections are not costly, that they do no won the Milwaukee Classic Recreational where all the games were played. The park CCF STRAW POLL disrupt business or society, that they d( Tournament title, captured the trophy by offered seven fields where competition was President not have to violate religious rights, and — defeating Toronto Colby's Generals. held simultaneously throughout the tour- Dem: Michael Dukakis 135 most importantly — that they can com Milwaukee's representatives did not nament. Players commented that the fields Rep: George Bush 25 mand bipartisan support. place in any of the final rounds of the were in excellent shape the entire week. United States Senate Our law was supported by both Demo tournament. The Your Place Flamingo's of That night a party was held at City Hall Dems: (alphabetical) cratic and Republican legislators, wa: Milwaukee started off the tournament by Plaza in downtown Dallas for all players Tony Earl 87 signed by a Republican governor, and wa: defeating Southern New England Frontier and fans. During the week several host Ed Garvey 19 implemented by a Democrat, myself. and the men from Columbus Herby's. This bars and businesses offered parties and Doug La Follette 7 believe it has made Wisconsin a fairy was the first year that Columbus fielded a entertainment for the visitors. Friday night Herb Kohl 38 place. team in the Gay softball world series. featured a Night of 1,000 Jocks held at the Repub: However, after their first two wins, the Dallas Design Center. This event was a Susan Engeleiter 31 Flamingo's lost two closely fought games fund raiser for the Dallas Gay community, 8570 8. Clement Steve King 4 Bay View 53207 to Atlanta Burkhardts and Los Angeles designed to replenish the donations made 5th District Congress: (414) 482-1616 Griff's. Atlanta finished third in the Men's to host the tournament. On Saturday night, NEW HOURS Dems: Open Division while Los Angeles took the Awards Banquet was held at Fair Park Mon.-Thum. Matt Flynn 45 11 AM -6 PM second place. Auto Building at State Fairgrounds. This James Moody 74 Fri. 11 AM - 8 PM In the Women's Open Division, the typical awards ceremony lasted much too Donald Sykes 10 sat. Noon-4:80 PM Milwaukee team from Station II lost to long and was held in a barn which made it Rep: Boston 1270 and Kansas City Other Side of almost impossible to follow the event. The tHavrcierm Birds to be eliminated early from the Milwaukee Flamingo's won the Series 88 Helen Barnhill 23 competition. Boston 1270 competed in the Treasure Hunt by finding all the items CCF is a national sponsor of the Come in and see what's Milwaukee Classic in May. The Milwaukee featured on the list. Gay/Lesbian "Get Out the Vote" cam- new! Wide selection of team eventually finished the tournament Dallas featured record heat during the paign called "Operation Visibility" and womyn's jewelry, with 1 win and 4 losses. conducts the poll at MAPfest each year. entire week. Several players fell to heat warnyn's music, tyedyes In the 1st 1988 NAGAAA Recreational exhaustion. The host city tired to beat the EARL Tournament, the Milwaukee M&M team heat by providing ice and towels in the by Di, Books, mugs, started off the tournament with a loss to dugouts for the players. In any event, the Continued from Page 1 buttons, posters, bumper Dallas Bunk House, which team went on tournament went off successfully, and a litmus test was not only inappropriate — stickers, pottery and now it was unlawful under to take third place in the tournament. The returning players may expect similar Wisconsin's non-dis- available — Men's Music next day Milwaukee bounced back to crimination law. I would follow the same weather in 1989 when the gay world series And Much More! defeat Columbus N. Cent. Ohio AIDS will be held in Atlanta, Georgia. policy as Senator. Foundation. However, after leading by five At the same time, the Gays and Lesbians Softball, Picnic who have worked for me have proved to be Updates on Concerts, Arnold Named dedicated, hard-working and public-spirit- Ticket Info/Outlet Ass't. Commissioner Open Pride Week ed employees and appointees. That is the Suzi Arnold of Milwaukee was elected The Saturday Softball Beer League Assistant Commissioner of the Women's (SSBL) joins with the Milwaukee Lesbian/ Gay You are welcome Open Division of the North American Gay Pride Committee to open the 1st Annual Amateur Athletic Alliance in meetings held Lesbian/Gay Pride Celebration, "Rightfully in conjunction with the Gay world series Proud", at Mitchell Park, held in Dallas. Arnold is presently Com- Saturday, September 10. The event begins missioner of the Women's Division of at noon at Mitchell Park Area #3, just east of the Domes. Milwaukee Saturday Softball Beer Leage Softball begins at 1:30 p.m. with ( SSBL). In other business, NAGAAA a game between Women's Division Champion VILLAGE CHURCH formally adopted a resolution to be the Station II and the Women All Stars. official host of the recreational tournament. This year Dallas sponsored the tournament At 3:00 the M&M Peanuts, Recreational 130 E. Juneau Ave., Milwaukee 53202 with the blessing but not the support of Division Champions, takes on the Recrea- NAGAAA. Atlanta presented plans for the tional All Stars. At 4:30 the Your Place 1989 World Series during the meetings. Flamingo's will oppose the Competitive However, no other city presented a bid for Division All Stars. Food, Soda and Beer the 1990 Tournament. NAGAAA will will be featured by the SSBL. The MLGPC Evangelical Lutheran Church in America entertain bids for the series at its 1989 will sponsor volleyball, dunk tank, games Spring Meetings. Long Beach, California and booths. Various community organiza- appears to be the frontrunner for the bid. tions will be on hand to present literature However, bids may be received from and information on their activities. Chicago, Minneapolis, Boston and Wash- Services including ington, D.C. Bike Trek Petals To Waterloo Holy Communion- The final outing of the year for the Gay GAMMA Corn Roast Bicycling Network will be held the week- end of September 24 and 25. The trekers Sept. 11 will leave for Madison, visit Waterloo, and 9:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. Sundays stay overnight in Mad City. Return will be Milwaukee Gamma, Inc., a nonprofit on September 25th. Call Bob (963-9833) for Gay/Lesbian sports and social organiza- more information on this annual 180 mile tion will hold its 10th Annual Corn Roast on round-trip. Sunday, September 11. The event will be held at Lake Park Picnic Area #4 from Special Noon until 6:00 p.m. The picnics areas are Ask Madam for Help Events for Milwaukee easy to find once you enter the park. The Wisconsin Light proudly introduces a Corn Roast features corn and Lesbian/Gay Pride brats, beer NEW COLUMNIST — Madam Domina Celebration and soda, and volleyball and other games Aschswester. and events. Cost is $6 for everything. This Madam has only recently arrived in Sunday, September 18, 1988 annual event is always a fun time and well Wisconsin from The Continent where worth the minor cost. she was a habitue of cafe society, a 10:00 A.M. - Forum, "The Church and familiar of the Belle Monde and an Softball Awards intime of such of the nobility as the Gay/Lesbian Coupling Banquet Sept. 17 Duchesse de Esclavage who regularly sought her advice on many matters. 2:00 P.M. 8 Interdenominational worship The Saturday Softball Beer League Madam believes that Light's readers SSBL) officially ends the 1988 softball can profit from her vast knowledge and service, "God's season with its Awards Banquet on experience. She, therefore, has agreed Saturday, September 17, 1988. The event to answer questions from those who Inclusive Church" will be held at The Wheel House, 2178 N. care to seek her advice. Questions may 6:00 P.M. - Lutherans Concerned, meeting. Riverboat Road, Milwaukee. Cocktails will be submitted on any subject and be begin at 6:00 p.m followed by dinner at either of a serious or more flippant Bill Host, Lutherans 7:00 p.m. For reservations contact any nature. Please write in care of the team manager or SSBL officers. For more paper. Remember to use proper respect Concerned/NA - speaker. Information, call Tom at 273-3594. and address her as "Madam."