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''Women's Creative Action" is theme for Intemationai Women's Day workshops Mar* 6 Internarional WcMTicn*sDayis ccnn­ ing up again, and this year oi^iii2eis axe planningaday of workshc^ for March 6, to be hdd at thc E)amon Qty Center (thc former Sibley building, 25 Fiankfin SL near thc Liberty Pole.) TWsycar*5thcmeis''W» STD Coocdifiaior for Monroe County vote is greater than in post years. coaanaiKiicanon with tfae Soiate tns^odty Health Department; ''Professional Siem SiMone, kgjskutvc dtrector for staffand ate piottir^a stnu^." and critical of tiie Rcpiddican posidotL Women in the '90B: Creative, Creaied die Empire Scite Fade Agenda ^SPA), Sah^kme sakl that ESPA had wanted A Rochester Ttmet-Uakm c(£torial on Equ^" on women with disahtfaies, by toldtbeiSJsiist^Ostf^ Marino to aOow a vote of consdence, Fcbi S jsdd that Matino's /dcg^tdon of Carmen Hernandez and Debbie lican majodty leader Rfl^hManno stated ^(Mdi woidd mean tfaat die bill wouki dieg^rig^ts bill to conference^ "inex­ BofK)nm3, licxiiesiEr Ccfitcr for Iride- during his campaign last hH that he not have to be "confcrcnccd" A con­ cusable in H^t of tfae Lor^ Island pendent living; "Bukiitig die Beloved siyportslegydarionprohibittfigdisciirni- ference is a ck)Sod<)oor caucus meetir^ of Republican's ownstatements about tfae Community," on Women of Peace nation on tfae basis of sexual oziencatioa. die 35 Rqxislkan sena&oas» in order to Land, and anodier sessbn of't3ettit^ In die past the I^xijlksn rnf^odiQr has dedde whedier a ba shouki be aBowed RIGHTS continued cm p. 3 Over Video Phobia." prevented the btl fiom gettir^ out of onto tfae Senate fioor for a vote. Qoong wil take pJaoe between 3 and oommidBe and onto the floor. "'We hoped for a vote of consdence 1 \iu i; c)i 3J0piaxF£ceco£fee,tBaandpastneswffl 'T>uttng Marino's xe-election cam­ radier tfaan a oonferenoe," Satvione sakL be provided in die momii% but no paign we tried to get a respooise fixim "Avoteofconsdetioewoukimean that the hmch w31 be provided. The space is him CO ifae PAC questionnaire about biB wodd move to tfae fioor ofdi e Senate, wfacdchaifaoce8able.Rtf8ptTationfor candkiatti^ viev9s on g^ fj^:tts," Satvione wliere wc needaycs vote fiom 25 Dcroo- wockdiops will take place at 8:45am^ said.'TXnifigdielastwceksofwfaatwas a crats (we faave ;^( right now) and vrfiere aoddooadaasoHS-lOwflbe aooepiBd very tigjbt campafen we got requests we wouki onfy need seven Repiddican at the rcs;Bttation table. fiom Marino's Demociadc opponent votes in &voc in cndcr to pass die bdl, for tfae PAC endorsement So we re­ iiMiead of dhe tna^ori^ of die 35 votes AhamzpsskAstSoaaekhaifbtGef^ Tim Mains loins doubled our zcc|acsis togetsonMhiiig on we would needififa e bfflts confotenced. Ijeabiaa and KManial Vctefaa* ttf I paper fiom N^mna "Now we know tfaat tfae consdence Rochescer ms^ofalraoe "I sent arntfier copy of die qucsaon- vote won't faiqppcn," Sabione said. Hm Matos, openly g97 City Coundl naiic;anddienafowdta98laierwcialkDd to ''Nfarino faassai d tfaat die measiatc win the ^Bntagon ban. inarfic^aiinfttfMedonPeh 16diathe Mnko'saUe%''Sdvfoaesflid*'Ifaeywi^^ be treated like all other Ulls, ix. , I wlfuo for m^orofRodieslc^lMB year. a four pflffic letter to tfae Pride Agptkda confozenoed. So a dew of peopfe are wfaidi afinms Marino's opposition to wdkn^ in Afaaoy and aRMod die states on cdnnwifin^ fsjUic mScty^ tnd dty disctinaftatkin based on saudodenta- tdkif^ so ksMatots and vottn. Wc Ve ne^ibcidioodi. He attd diat flldioi«^ tion." been to half adoften cUes to aft about **llieSumofUa* &dvioneoontinued,*'Promifaatpoint wfaat people can do t> hci|i^ and wffl be >••••*•« •—p>J A going ID sevend moce,'* SB Mbror he wA be abk tt> improve we l»dn*t iMd befoac. Wc'te Setmrnii dvR ESRA k fBkk« die asodkiocii m adiook talUng now to die people iiriK> wiD get Republican caucus fof anos^^Mi^oon- Ldcdi>wwoaotfaicdooix3 I duf^done.** foienoe votcin finror of slowing tfae 2 TbtEmptyOeat March 19ft3 Mafcfal993 TbtEt^ffChMt 3 1L DITO RIAI 1 OCAL & STAJi: NEWS The military issue and endangered heterosexual men RIGHTS ccmtmued from pl 1 Qeensfidft (P'Mttlfaactan),"Sa^k3oe said, needtoptoiectg^fictxidbcrsitftttioalt '%r teikic|uisfaitig his ^xinsoisMp c^tfae tn By Suaan Jordan bdl He has sponsored it every year sinoe or overseen I^o Joseph Rossier The ongoir^ nackxial discussion of Oh, please. Maybe tfaey should stop existed witfain tfae mibtary, tfae diutcfa, iUcg^ for tfaem to be on tfae streets by was Msuiiio, amr aU, wfao duniigfais re­ election carxfsatgri last M aud thtt he'd 1971, and tfae gs^ oocnoiuaity sfaodd be Dinkins was critidzed fix-not g^antiiig "fftys in die mditary," v^idtx txtaiy be tfae wfainir^ and start tiiinking about wfaat arid every sodal itistitudori, oAen wsfining day orn^unless dilate aooompanied aware of ^rfiat it owes faim." 1946-1993 subfect of Cong^irasksnal heatings wil by two or more amied womea sipport 'reasoruiUe legislative Ports' full healtfa benefits to gpy or lesbtan it's Uke to ffxl reaBy tfareatened. Maybe dich^^icstrankand die req)ect of sodety. Salvkineaddeddiatifaereisagreatdealof Leo Joseph Rossier botn Fdxiary hopefifly serve as a process of nadonal AtBdrestricttvcandunfiBr;peKfaap^So to prohibtt discdniioatioo on tfae basis partners of dty workers. Dinkins says diey diodd dank about hofw the women But sdi diat wouki automatkaSy be k)6t if hope tfaat tfae measure win pass tfais year; education about tfae tealirics and stereo- aresodc^satdtLides towazd women and ofsexualorientadoa^'lfaeeditodal calls that he was un^ to do so because of a 2^ 1946, d»d January 26,1993. harassed at tiie Taflhook cc»ivendon ourTerrifaleSeaetwerereveafed,aswdlas "Good signs have been comingdown," types of g^y and lesbian eadstcnce, in tfae g^ men. At least restrictions on het- tfae measure's passage 17 the Assembfy ruling by tfae State Insucance Depart­ Survived by loc^ rime comparuon fdt Maybe tiiey should conskler tfae ourhomesand&miiesaxloitfcivilxig^ she sakL "For instance tfae Assentiy vote sanie way tfaat tfae Anita Hill hearings eroscxualmen'sfieodomwouklbebascd "anmiportantbreaktfaioi^"axKiui^ges ment which forbids healtfa insurance JohnR Kicfi=gr4fittfaerJohnRo8sicr, case of AUen Schindler, a sailor mur­ and wc wodd tfaen be in danger oflmpris- was 9(>-50,and nine Assembly Republi­ gradually educated the public about onteaKty — real, repressive, insritiir dbe Senate to do tfae same. oorxfxtnies tog^ant benefits to unmarried andtwobcodiersandsevcralnisoesarx] dered in J^>an last October by gay onmcnt^ dectroshod^ vkdent assault or cans voted in fevor. Tfaey stretch aD the nepfaews. sexual harassment donalized vicdence. KNew Yoi^ Times editorial for Jan. 31 parmers. Gay activists intend to keq> bashers. evenmuedec. way fix>m Long Idand to upstate and all But of coutse no one is seriously said tfaat cofifeiendng is ^^notmal pro­ fighdng for full healtfa benefits. Donations canbemadeinhisname Tfaatdocsn'tmcan diatwe will neces­ Schindler had been harassed for Suppose foramomenttiiatsode^con - across wcstem New YotL None ofus to: Rainbow Home, P.O. Box 300, sarily win in the short run, any more sklered putrir^ oomparabie resmdnts on proposk^ sudi restrictkxis. It m^ be cedure" for the Senate, **But ufaat^s -Nm^YotkTtates montfas and had repeated^ requested normal for the Senate doesn't promote coukl have asked for anytfaing better. It Wemersville, PA 19565-300. than Anita HiU dki. But many of the transfer due to tlireats of viokaice he tfaegxssestperpetratorsofsexualabuse, healtfay, tiiough to ackno^riec^ tfaat shows tfaere is btoad,statewick,bi-parti- homophobes v(^o arc ranting loudly violence aiKi crud^ in die woild today in our sodety, crity wtitsi heterosexual deixKxxacy.*Attfaevcryk3St^ewYorker5 St. Patrick*s parade received because he was gay. His muti- are entitled to an c^en debate and a san stfTport for tfae NIL Three of tfae nine now may eventually "get it" Otiiers ktfedbodywasfoundinapvUKrestroom —heterosexual men. men are regaaided as fdl laxnan brings spdkein &voroftfae billdurir^rimiarkson never wifl. They're our heroes, our warriors, our recorded vote* Tfais is a test not just of ms^ be cancelled due in a paric outside Sasabo Naval Base, Sinoe it is heterosezuai men "vdio are by gty rig^tSy but of govemment account­ the Senate floor. This is s^^iifkant because Community forum: Mean^Tifaiie tlie process c^hearing^ ^ \(4ierehis ship dhe .AaSiuw Wood had &r the mostnumerous child molesters, god-kk^whosancdfytfaevulenoeofdie we can show Senate Republicans diat to gay marchers sette. And tii^ are alw^ innooent ability." spite of being stage-manag^ by Sotn been dodced. I& mother said,^'My son's why not pass a law forbidding tfaem to Republicans are in fevor of tWs bill." The St fttrick's D^ ftcade in New let's work for visibility The rest of us (wcxxien, pec^le of A A^ yhurnans ^adio exist to service tfae soiatocs hsve a virtual veto over a 61- comes out as lesbian Affiance buikSr^ 179 Atlantkr Avc^ co toric arena. Ifae Mardi on Washir^;ton and penis were obliterated. cal dddren. And thac wodd have to be Organizarion to take part It is unsure ruling males. That is just now starting member body's decisions? Isn't it tin:ic discuss networking and woiking to­ nextmonth will also be acmdal chanoe The most direatening aspect of tfais mandatory life sentences witfaout parole A Presbyterian minister from wfaether tfae parade v^ t^ place. toshawhownumefousanddtvcrsewearc, todiarig^andtfaat'swfaywewilcontinue tfaose senators came out of die political Wateriiet, N.Y., who had concealed her gedier toward shared goals. evil, vidous killing is that Schindler's for badeiers, vdidi wodd prevent them Tfae St Patrick's D^ Parade Com­ even with tfae media eager to focus on our case is only one of many; ^y-bashing fiom stsdking and killing tfaeir ex-g^l- to hear tlie reactionary heterosexi^ doset?" sexual orientation for six years, tested N&jch infcmnarion was sfaared and "flamboyanoe"andobscure our human­ hoy^ of indignation and fear. "Anotfaer good tfaifig" Sherri Satvione her post in January because of the Ptes- mission rc{3facod tfae Andent Order of many new ideas were discussed, espe- keeps queers in line the way n^ and fiiends and wives. Hibernians wfaen tfae latter group re­ ity. battering keep women in line. And Snce many strait mak professors It^s ufaat die left cdls "the oppressor's said^'isthatwehaveaRqiub&an^xMisQr byt^Jan Church's pdicy agaunst <^)enly da%ifaeneedfiiciria:casodvisibility.Ifyc^ rxTw-—Sen.RoyGoodrrianofMudiattaa lebian and gay dergy. fused to obey Mayor Davkl Dirddns' g^XRip was not represented, oontact Bill Unfortunatdy, while afl this is going homc^hobic servicemen are already dmaandscxualfiivccsinietumforpassing fear of die of^ressed;" Le. "dicyH do ocdertoletifaeg^Iiishg^^oupmardiunder onwewiUhavetobstEnag^andag^ to grades, and many straight male bosses to Atr cverjrthing tfaat we've been doing It is encouraging because it shows odtier The Rev. KatWcen Buddcy, 39,came Pritdiaidat251-7437,tnysdfat262r2237, oomrxtttcir^and direatenir^inoeased as­ its own banner. The CommJsskm may or Lloyd Gtayat423-0690.Wcwantyou the toxic hatred and ignorance of our satdts, even as die Navy tries to deny that demand sex fixxn female em{rioyecs in totfacmT* senators tfaat we do have RtpuUican sup­ out about her relationship with Susan port; arul there are also a few possible now withdraw because many anti-g^ toattcndournextmeedr^onMarcfa 2^ at oji^xessats, who will also have tfadr say. Sdiincfler^s murder was g^-^dated reuimfbrkeepir%;tfaeirjobs,heterosexual But tfae secrct fear tiiat's reafly bug- Kramer at tfae same time as she resigned grot^is and individuals have said tfaey '^ " to as pastor of thc First Presbyterian 10 aJti. at tfae AOiance. One aspect of that which I am already It certainly seems di^ it's die queers men wiU have to be banned fixxnteach - g^^ tfae extreme homophobes is the sus­ will boycott die tiadidonal Mardi 17 quite bocod\uidiistliecxx)stant\idiriir^t^ irigin hig^ schools and universides, and pidon that tliey too may bear tiic mon­ lerid stsgtpott^ such as Nick Stano of Church of Watcrvliet parade. Altfaou^ it was snowy outside, die at- who need protecdon fiom tfae abuse of Westchester County and John De tnoqdiete itiside tfae AKarioe comnnurd^ straight scddiers and other straight men predatory heterosexuals. Whedier or fixim hedding managerial positions in strous seeds of queerness deep inskle 'It is my firm bdief diat committed I^pnoesGO ofSyiacuse, who are botfa con- monogamous same-sex rdationsh^ In addidon to tfae Hibernians, tfae center was warm and coey. Eacfa person about how threateried iSi^r feel, how Xiierr not the rrdttary is ordered to diange its industry or anywhere dse. tfaemsdves; that if they let up on thir Urmed faish Counties and the P^rM^raM rights will be endangered, how iSii^ will machismo for one seoarid,tfaey11yieki to Sidering sponsorsfaq>." are not con tcary to God's word or sinfid introduced him or herself and stated tfae bflgoted polides, tiie ones who wiU bein And since straight men account for Sodeties have said tfaey wil wttfadtaw. goals o£ his/her group, vs^hcdter scxid, be harassed and abused by predatoty tiie ovcrwiiebnirig mmority of rapes and those butiedsoft desires and the sky wifl State Assemblyman James Alesi (R- in any way," Bucldey wrote in faerresig - dariger are g^ men and lesbians, as we narion letter. -Kristina Campbdl, xd^OLSs, poiitical ae pnotSssiotsaL A£o6C queers lurking in shower rooms. serial murders, we'd better ai^ make it Perinton) was one ofthe few Assembly have been for centuries. We have always I Republicans who voted for the bilL She said tfaat she fdt she had to resign The Wadm^pm Blade participants said they were tmptessod by >fWfao are we, as tfae oKist fteedom- as minister, however, in <»der to keep Kodak recc^;ni2ses the varies of tfae groi^^s represented k^^SE^ country in tfae worH to exdude tfae church fi-om beit^ invohred in a City Coundl member Tim O. Mdns eacfa otfaer fixxn a cmi rights fadF'Alcsi confikrt witfa tfae national Permanent gay/lesbian group qxAc about tfae importance of workirig togetfaer; and tfae meeting broke up into said.'7 am not fostcrir^ oc enoouc^Mig a Judidal Commission, wfaich ruled Eastman KodakCa has reoognizod the pardcular Ufestyle. I am simply saying against the Rev. Jane Spahr's calling to smaller groi^ to talk about goals and Lambda Network fix g^ and ksbian how to meet them. Then tfae groups re­ tfaat; in our country, peopie have to have Downtrrsm United Presbyterian Churdi Kodak emfdc^ees, and wiQ allow die certain protection under die law, and in Rochester last Noveiiiber. assembled to discuss tfaeir results. groqp to distribute its newsletter on tfae Tfae overwfadming response fitim chief among tfaem is what we call dieir -Associated Press. corrqpany's dectronic mail system. Rochester's Newest AntUiue Shop civil rights." each bcainsoomiiriggroup was die need to ^ Company spokesperson Alan K. r Martin Daly, tfae gay SCMI of Republi* become moce visible, both tog»ys,les- Dinldns ofders Brakoniedd tokl die Ztmon^ C^ (3ra«tf Antiques of Fine & can Sen. John Daly of Lewiston, has faiarlsar1dbisexualsaf1dtodlefaetczo6exlJal Unusual Distinction UPSTATE GALLERY ANTIQUES tfaat Kodak is committed to sustainirig community. It is dirou^ visibili^ tfaat ^Estate (galleries come out to lobl^ for the passage of tfae domestic partnership dtversity witfain the con^sany and in 173 State Street ROCHESTER, NY 14614 Rodiester's Best Kept Source for Autfaentic Antiques ri^ts failL Dick Dadey, executive direc­ tnydis are rqxbuxd widi fiicts and fi^ar New YorkCity Mayor David Dinkins creating a work environment whicfa by knowied^. We %reed to meet ag^ tor of ESPA, said This should show issued an executive order on Jan. 7 sif»ports all en^loyecs. Ortetttal Rugs • Porcelaitt Fitte Paintings otfaer lawmakers tfaat tfais bdl is not just to opkxe tfae wa^ our indhddual groups 16 Gardiner Part, Roctiester, NY 14607 262-2069 giving same-^cx and unmarried hetero- T\K l>tmxttd ^ Qmmkk/Ttmes IMm Decorative Accessories • Itnportattt Latttps Collectibles about people who are not known to can best wodc toward tfais goal sexifid couples some of tfae li^ils enjoyed has received phone caDs from people Located Bdiiiid 40 South Union tfaem, but about family members and In order to fedbtate commurdcadon Monday - Friday 11 to 6 p.m. by married heterosexuals. daiming to be Kodak employees Mcfao Saturday 11 to 5 p.m. 546-5070 Open Tues. - Sat 10 -4 fiiends, some of ^om diey may not between groups, a directory was pre­ Tfae order created a dty r^^istiy wfaicfa are ang^ at the oompariy's endoraement Sunday Call afaead also by appointment •• even kriowaregs^orlesbian.** Sen. Daiy pared and distxibuted. If your groi^ is wouklkstdiedomcsticpartnetshipsofdty ofa g^y organizarion. not cm tfae bst given at tfae end of tfais faas announced that he will not be influ­ tesidentsarnori-restdcntcityeni[doyecs.A enced by &mily ties in casting his vote, Tfae Xerox Corp., anocfaer laige kxal ardde, please contact Bfll, IJo^yd or myself second executive Goderdetauled die waysin en^doyer, has had a gay, bisexual and at tfae numbers above. A commurdty Satvkme said that ESPA is encouE^g^ whkfadomestrpflctnerswiHnowbegyvcn everyoae towritttodKtrsenaiois,^rfietfaer lesbian employee g^oup for tfae past five calendar is also beif^ prepared to nara- the same treatment as married coi^ilcs. years. Tfae k>cal bianch of GALAXE raac conflkas in sdiedubag important Dernocrat oc Republic^ urgirig tfaem to R^jistered domestic partners wfao si^port tfae bin and fae^ its passage in (Gays and Lestaans at XErox) has been events. WeneedyourirqxitfiDmake our list wock for tfae dty win be endded ID unpaid working to devek^ a focmal structure as complete as possible. andjamucy comfaum^ by the Empty Qowt Picai fof die noc doe* it pnnt advertiiiflg dut nates tfaat die pecaott cvayvtstypos&tit. Giy AlttDce of the Geoeaee Valcy, Inc. AppiDKimatdy picnred in me ad ia for nle» oc diet yoa wdl "geV* ifaat leave dimrig fiimily ernetgendcs-Regs- and misskm statement Tfae national 4500 eopiea otf each ianie aae djaiiiimfil do^og the fittt panicular pexaoti if yoa panonixe die eatafakafainettt adver­ She sakl totitiBhaedtDpiediLiwlie n tfae Ided partners, wfaetfaer ornot diey ace g|X3i4> is working with tfae ooofsany to week of tfae monih. tame by mail in a plan ae4ed envelope. ted. The Empty Qoset Republican conference will take place, The pubhcaiion of tfae oame or pho«o^iph of any peaoo Advertiieinrnf»thataieeiylicittyB«iiva«iie^agB»tor rnuriicqialen^^ecs, wiU have tfae sanie S^SS^ZSTcSIIS^ «>*«»*<»-*--«•-I. 27 oc oninalioo in afmdef u flioc tn indicaiioa of tfae aexnal bomophotac wil be gefaaedi advecii«fm*nta fitoin c^yni- X t A \ * ^ I' K • i \ I iniTffaksswfacnthebglwflfirMiygrttotfae or affeoional otientaaon of tfaat pexaon o( tfae menftieca of xatiom tfaat aie aexiat. oKist, ^geiac or sna-gay «a abo fae (MIM - i 1 . \S X 1 \\ -.1' \ rv iC visitatioo i^ts in faoi^tals and |fl^ as as vtdk as faetETosezisd ^>ousea; to join that oqgaoiaaaoa cefoied. floor for a vote. married ^>oo8es. 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4 The Eaipty Osset Match 1993 tk lUfchlfM J^Ea^Ossst S XEW SFROXTS :^.:"''' 'fT_,V'- NJ:\\ SI RON IS a gay bar in'^^trnlSbgtori,lNI.C.^^^^^^ the^lWifyaadI4odbaLcaveAcrifanup- arid wbffiM»^ sipi^AiB^ Gliftton j^cks le^bfiau^ beateii, suffisdag a fafadc e^ swollen 1^ or-dosim vote oa tfae ndlitary issue was fehiate«i^6bi^ However, seveial large cxMitcibutocs AssauhSy harasstnent The dau^iter of a Cobtado %mi^ for housing post ojSi eai; crumbed leg aod knodced-out notallowed adencO arid ^^cip^ with to g^ movraaent gtot^K ave said to be Sdiindlet's gsqr kiendty. toodL Tfae six-mcmtfa process will inclucfe die&cti^)^fli^ coDsidedngfocmiiiga riewad hoc com- on rise in Colotaclo marriage counsdor was forced off an 'Ptess Robecta Aduerdxiq^ an open ksbian, '1 was bcutafy beaten becaise I was ccmsultadons and hearings So far, tfae rate diree linie$ ii ^^^ men. tniace to take the lead in tsaustetii^ intetswe in her ca^ wfaidi had a butnpcr SboetfacpBgaagpof Aniendmenr2in stidcer readif^ **Votc No on 2." The was named by AssidentQintDn on Fdl 2 pqr." Pridgpn sakl. *T fidt lifce my dvil noatn stqp wfaidi has been taken to chal­ support One reported stzati^ under Senate rejects Ointon NcwcuAjet; gys aodkdoiaas aod didr driver ofdiecarwfaidi attached herheld asassistantsecretacy for fidr faousingand ri^ts had been vidated." lenge die Pentagon policy is an order Biak,vi^Atat^it^4^issaiimpot~ considecatidn ts hiring a prc^essiooal sifiponers in Coloiado hacve been sub- vtp a pbcatd reading 'Ixsbo^' as he equal of^KMuruty. Pric^en armounced on tfae Tittbx^iow diat recruiters cease to ask peofdewishir^ cmt issue, die titxdngi^vas not tight in a puhlic rdations finn to coocdifiaie botfa order to overtum ban jeoed tt> violcfttatiacfeaiidhanBBmentby ckoveaws^. If confirmed, Aditenbetg wiD be tfae tfaat he wants to meet personally witfa to enlist about their sexi^ orientarion. wedc wfaen tfaeovetaAissueofg^ in the lobbying and a national public relaticMis tfae gooos of the rei^^ous ri^t on HIV immigrants faigiicst ranking evenly lesbian or gjiy President Clinton to talk about attEKls G^ activists have been cdddzed for militaiy was headmgoucof control. Tl^ can^jaign. An unidentified woman had tfae fiont Ihe Senate voted on Feb. IStoiqect person ever to serve in tfae executive ong^Q^ He hcfics CHnton wiB establish a bdng unprepared fbr the initial wave of said dw at tfaat pacdcuiar moment, it Aspedalmessagingprpgiamhas been The assaults are bctr^ nnonitofed by window of her house smashed afier put­ PeeskfcntQtnton^ocdertodieHrahfaand brandi 6f tfae U.S. govemment She is task force on gay bashing. opposidon to Clinton's proposal Tfae showed alack of good strategy not to created diroi^ Western Union, by thc Citizens Prefect, a group formed last ting up a sticker tfaat said 'Tlate-fiee Human Servioes Dqxutment to end tfae the first ^eqr person to be chosen for a "He s^ he is willing to Itston to d:ie indude all Congressional supporters of Austin (Texas) Lesbian and Gay Politi­ summer to oppose and monitor tfae home." Steve Daigie received over a Idhmrian Rg^ Canr^paigp Fund (HRCf^ six-year ban on peopk witfa AIDS/HIV American people," Rti^gen saki 'And cal Caucus, \tlth a single phone call, activities of the oiganized hate groi^is dozen hate calls after his "man on tfae post in tfae administradcm, wfaich was and tfae Natkmal G^ and ljesbian Task Clinton's poUcy. One Senate sta£kr said entering the United States. cme of Clinton*s prcwniscs during his Tm an Arnerican person \irfio has sorrie- Force (NGLTF), according to anony­ tfaat tfae nadonal g^ g^xxips lud been siopportcrs of Clinton's order to lift the vAio support Amendment 2. street'' view against Amendment 2 was Ruth Williams, a Colorado Springs The action woiid have a&aed 274 can:^>aign, thing to say. Arid I'm a victim who mous Congressional stairs, weie plan­ "asleep at tfae swMdi" The lack of orga­ ban can send separate cablegrams to pubUshed in die GcaE^ESS!)? TJs^^^ Sorne of f^tian refi^iees, many with AIDS, \(^ Aditenberg, 42, has been a member docsn*t want to go unheard." ning to fbcus on an overall gay dvil nized phone calls by gay siq)porters President Clinton at the White House, theispst; was knocked unconsdous on the calls were taken by his 13-year-old are being held at the U.S. Naval Base at of tfae San Francisco Board of Supervi­ Pdice saki tfae Marines showed no t^its bin during January and Februaiy, was also criticized; mlCFs large their two senators, and their Congres­ Jan. Idbyanintmderather office, \x^ cut daugjiter. 'Tm glad, in a way," Daigje Guantanamo,Cuba. Rcv.JesseJackson renxHse.'They're wocriedaboutalkiwirig TDsUgsm efifort was cfemissed by insid­ sional representative. Western Union crosses in her handand clothing,q>r^ed said. "It was a real eye-opener for her sors since 1990.She has backed diedty's under tfae impression tfaat tfae White recendy joined Haitians in a fast pro­ people like us in the military," Pddgen ers -vfho say tfaat mass mailings are will automatically identify a caller's rep­ her with tear gas and mace, and spray- ufet thc American democtatic process is recognidon of unions between same- House wouki manage die military issue. testing thc ban. sex and unmarried heterosexualcouples. saki "But Fm conconed about people Insuf&ient efibrt was made to counter resentatives and will send messages to painted her office with the slogans "Seek all abouc you stand up for something Gay activists had long criticized the She has been alawycr and g?iy acdvist for like tfais who arc supposed to be pro­ the blast of anri-gay propaganda, ac- the appropriate individuals. God," *^t3op Evil," and '^Repent" you believe and you take the conse­ PeriJudeRadcdc,acdngdirectorofthe pdicy,which caused the transfer of the last 15 years and is the author of Sexttal tecting mc, my dvQ rights, and my conjitig to die stsiffers interviewed by Tvhose who wish to use the program WUliams had never putdidy voiced an quences." NGLTF,said tfiattfiegroup had begun International AIDS Conference from OrientaOfm and ibe Laof. She supported country." The Washaigfim Blade. should call Western Union at (800)258- opinion on Amendment 2, other than -Ue Weekly News (IWN) its own phone-banting to mobilize Boston to Amsterdam. People with Oincon's candkiacy fiom an cady stage, -Associated Press Tanya Domi, miUtary af5feirs coordi­ 2222, and refer to Hotline Number 9342. putting a bumper sticker on her car members and otfaers to call tfaeir senators. AIDS may now enter this countrj' for and, as a member ofthe platform com­ nator for NGLTF, toU Tie Witd/itgfitn The four cablegrams will cost S8.75, and whicl-i read, "Celebrate Diversity." O th­ Sailor arraigned in ShesakldiatNGLTFstafers and volun­ ers who have shown support for thegay conferences and other brief stays, but mittee, made a speedi at the Democradc Senate backs Clinton it^ that fewpeopk on tfae HQl or in tfae teers wcrc woridngphone banks during the charge may be billed to a home and lesbian oommunity have also been may not remain, the Senate rulai. convendon last summer staring tfaat tfae Clinton White House andc^ted tfae tfae day and in die evening, reaching gay phone number. Visa or MasterCard. Schindler killing on military proposal assaulted. -Assodakd Prsss platform would provide justice for "our intensity of the (^posidon. "Nobody groups and businesses, and that every­ Since individual letters and phone calls A U.S, Naw apprentice airman was country*s left-outs and have-nots." TfaeUS.SenMvotBd62r37onFdx4 to tfaoi:^tSamNunn (chair of tfae Senate one wfao c^tts the NGLTF is given a are taken more seriously than mass mail­ John Sheridan, head librarian at Coio- arraigned on Feb. 9 on diarges of kiDir^ -Associated Press SLfiport Pteskknt CKnton's proposal to Armed Services Committee) would so number to call on Capitol HilL ings, it tnay be most effective for indi­ rado CoUcge, had two tires slashed on Seaman Allen Schindler, a g^y sailor his car in December, after displaying a study tfae issue of overoimir^ tfae ban on bokiiJ^diaDerigediePresklentoftfaeUruted Radedc sakl tfiat NGLTF is in die viduals to contact the fcJlowing num­ murdered in J^>an in October. 'Vote No on 2" sign at his home. Just g3y men andk^oiansservk^in die armed States," Domi said. '1 don't think tfae bers: White House — (202)456^1 111; Terry M. Hdvcy, 21, of Westiand, Marines chaiged with process of sending a 26,000 piece mail­ after Christmas his home was attacked fbfces over the next six months. Wfaite House was prepared for this." fyx (202)456-2461; HouseofRepresenta- ^fich-, did not enter a pica, which was ing to members and is enlisting help again on two successive nigjits, by per­ attack on gay man Thc vote represents a major victory ButsevetalCong^^ssionalstaffers told fiotiiacoalitionofgaycorrqjutergronjs, tives switchboard—(202)225-3121; Sen­ not required. The next session of the sons \i^K> bcc^ tv(^ wiiKkvu^ arKl fiied a courtiriartial is scheduled for April 27. A gay man was beaten on Jan. 30 by icfc the lesbian and g^y community. The the Blade tfaat Nurm's opposition to wfao are urgingmcssagcs of support on ate switchboard — (202)224-3121; Pen­ bullet throi^ his car WITKIOW. Schindler was beaten to deatfa near three Marines who he said shouted Senate defeated an attempt by the Re­ Clinton's proposal was well known as computer bulletin boards throu^out tagon — (703)697-5737, fee (703)695- Richard Skorman, owner ofa book­ Sasebo, soudiwcstem J^^an, home port "Clinton must pay." The Marines were publican majority leader, Robert Dole eady as November. They said they were tfae country. She also said diat NGLTF 1149;JodntChicfs of Staff— (703)697- 427Z store and restaurant, had opposed for his ship, the USS Belleau Wood, a each diatg^ with fixir counts of assault of Kansas, to pdace tfae cunent Pentagon amazed by die plan of die HRCF to hold lobbyists are fanning out on Capitol Amendment2in leners to tfae editor of tfae Both New York senators, Daniel month after he toid the Navy he was g^y. and rdeased on bail of J400 each. ban into law. 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INTliRMl-W are waidng for die ti^t case to come dung ne^imc, and tfaen he said, "my attneoutofii^ttfield,90tt>q)eak,wiifahis nizatkm fbr Women (JSiOW), and tfae abt^ Tlie dg^ ind^ual, witfa litde partner and I siqiport wfaat you'ie do- American Civil Liberties Union siq^xsrt for ovettumit^ tfae ban. ska^e&ctorandakqBcnumberofmedals. I g^ Cfinton credit for whan he's itig''Iasker^l^^:^d himiflie^nidd be wifif^^ to Coming out is our best defense in the Update on the miKtary issue: (ACLU). ^leaAeading it is GLBVA. EQ^faBtdoyoudiinkdieheadi^wiil speak out publkdy on ifae issue, but fae EC: Tfaae has been some critidsm done. An executive otder in January be Hkd^ WiB dicy be fidr, and ^vidio wiH woidd hove incant i;(3faenrailin Cot^jcess aid one F^ Hadxr in his lifistime was of g^ activat groups for not bdfig pte- have tfae final say on the issue? enoqg^ strugg^ to overtutn l]ie milttajy ban Jim Antonevich of GIJ3VA pared to counter die onslaught of op­ ^id tfae tnifitaiy. If the oourts should ruk agffbst die policy^ Ae Pentagon JA: Sam Nunn's spin on tfae faeadf]^ is ButdiisooavqaatkxiwilbeBepeated aQ By RichArd G^nibetie position to Clinton's proposal to end dut di^ ate to decide IMMHT well do it By Susan jfcmian woukl have no choioe buc to compfy over tfae countty, around ofiSce water Dudng die last few dsq^ I have been aPcmocratkftesidentandaDemocraik: Mdnhokfs (an openty g^ salor wfaose tbe baa Do you fed criddsm is jusd- (reverse tfae ban). CUntDn's spn is bem cootets apdcveiywliete,aad we're hop- Jim Antonevidi oi tfae Upstate New fied, and wfaat are die {dans to coordi­ dncda^.TfaiBg^vesCaqgpentnoietinKtt) inundated witfa pfaone caDs n^^odii^ Congpess, diat we tnay not have s^un fiar York chapter of Gay, Lesbian and Bi­ case won a victory in Januaty wfaen a adcquestbas^and unfixtunati^^ves the well do it Peisona^^ I don't ddnk ii]^ tfaat over tfae next months, people Preskfent Clinton's plan to lift tfae alof^ dene. If I can sqoeezsein ooemoie CaUfbcniajudgededaied tfae Pentagon nate efibrts over die next six tnontfas? Qintoti will diar^ Us nxbd on tfais. wfll find out vc^io's who, sexual Vetetaos of Anmica (GLBVA) JA: Partof tfae critidsm is true. But fniKlaiy nocn tinne fiopiq ^ miUtaiy'shanofgays and lesbians. As an dkfa4 we'd better m^ hsr^ viiiile die stopped faytfae-Gn ^ iavc8qgytk)08ofdvffians—dieboazdof ovenumed? I\JtticalC3ucus,poof3lecaDmewidiques- defining moment; our StonewaU of tfae pietne Court make an announcement witfadn tiuee He wants tfaat ORkriDstdcdfoitfline tfae JA: Our hope is tfaat vrtien tfae osder 11^ ss^ of President CUntcm's attentat GLBVA Ih^^e inade it dear dic7 are d(»is, comtnents and suggestions. '90s. Domestic partnetsh^, dvil r^gjNs In tfae Mcinfaoid case tfae Califiwiia weeks afier die tnauguralinn. We didn't sexuaioanductforevetycineintheservice» takes efibc^ tfaerel be a tEansttkm period to overturn tfae armed services'policyof tfaink diat likety — and dien he made pfa^ipgfor keeps. Tlx/ie I tdl peopie tfaati am sitnuhaneously and healdi care may hang in die babnoe; Qndudit^g^y mai and lesbians. judge said the Pentagon ban is both g^ and heterosexual—toeslab- widi respected peofde Uke Matg^iret nervous and exdted I waitimpatiendy for tfaeiefoce,Iptopo6e tfaatnowistfactimeto unoonsdtutional, but tfae military can die amiouncetnent witfain tfatee days! tiigfttjng die dvfliaos in GLBVA because lishguid^nesforhaxassmentandgetdd Cammermeyer (a much-decorated, EC: How did you fed after tfae So everyone was taken by suiprise. the latter are being contacted by eachleadstoryonCNNHcadlincNevt^ speak lp and let tfae wodd know \(diat President^sannounocmenttfaathewcxikl tcansferhim,oratyodicg,toanodiet area of die policy diat gays can't join tfae hig^wanking nurse expcQed fiom die tfaenrushtothestDretogetthelatestpflpet great people we are. Anotfaer b^oonoem is die question, is setvicemendias. And they're also sup- services. agree to a stx-nrxxitfa waitbg period to ^iAicrediat)uc^doesn*thsE9e)urisdk^ Army for being lesbsan) wixkix^with Seeir^ both Qinton's determination and We, die entire g^ and lesbian com­ That% one ofthe bigquestuns i^it now; tfais tfae issue we wanted to make tfae If dntoirk and Congress are dead­ tfae Pentagon as consultants. It would study tfae issue of gays in tfae military? personal lives — number of reladon- die oot:servazive baddash, I am reminded munis, must come out of die doset do a juc^*s ruKfig^ appty outside his or m^orsodal diange wilfa,oranational dvfl locked next stanmcr, the issue would be Ske vt^ien tfae services wete integrated: J^ I was kind of cfisappointed, espe- i^^itsfaOPThedviltij^itsbdlwas near atKi diips in the past year, etc of die Dkkens quote,'It was die best of Yes, dds means YOU! Teachers and d^ about tfae fiict tfaat tfaey're still herjurisdicdon? fasMS togo tt> tfae courts ttl be resolved basic traiiiing curriculums and ofiicer times; it was tfae woist oftimes." Such is doctors, lawyers and deigy must aU Whete win we dtaw tfae battle fines? dear to many activist hearts, and diqr EC: So that they can discredit g^y EO What can New Yodc dtizens dc^ training had to be changed. piacu:^ peopte (diaqgod with bctngg^ or dkfai'tcspectdienaittaryissueto come to advocates durir^ tfae hearings? often tfae c^e during times of change come oud Dykes on bikes and drs^ lesbian) on inactive reserve witfaout pay. Sif>reme Court? Congress? Clinton's who flfaodd we caD? Bodi of our senatDcs EC: Anydiing else tfaat needs to be and stress. tfaefoiT^ric^t JA: I^esumahly. Our advice to people queens. l|)stk± lesbians and Jeaifaetmen Thefiu:ttfaatrecruitersaren'taskif^"tfae made it dear it won't be the White ans in fi[vo(o f dung^ die pobqr. said? Nfy pditical activist knee-)edE rc^xsnse must afl oome out! Indices and motfaers; House. Theq]inontfaatis,A),wegetthemtlttaty onacttvedutynowis^don'toocneoutStay JA: I told peo(de in D.C, we debvensd qu^tion" anymore may be an advantage, put We don't have the finandal or legal JA: We need to get as many pee^ as to the issue was diis; We have to write sons and daughters, aunts and undes tfaou^becausepooffewon'thave tfaatlie GI£VAislookingfi)rvet£caris wdling toovertum tfae ban andadvilxyits bffl win D'Amato, tfae rest is up to youl But possible to mardi in Washir^;ton on tnust aQ come outi Divers and figure follow, or B), wc won't get the ban over­ resources to si;^port them. letteis! We have tD make phone cals! We to thc recruiter on tfaeir permanent to put their stories in writing and have GLBVA csm use financtaicontdbuiions . April 25. A pEf vetoans ocanoi^pnt wil have to raise n:ioney perhaps a bake slatCEs» actocs and enter lainets mBt aD record* than put inco tfae Cor^ressonal recotd. turned but we wiQ get a dvil ri^ts UD, Akxc^wfaat happens over die next six Tlie sheer magnitude of phone caOs, macdi. aild aoyooe who is ititscested in sald^ You have peofaafaly seen our flyer oome out! For it is ool^ duou^ bebg wtdi die k^jidative bcandi trying to make EC: What is tfae status of pec^ &oed Testimonies wiH be submitted to Tanya mondis won't be depetxknt on die gay fiDOt^ lobbying; etc has wiped out marcfaing with tfae contir^ent should asking you to caU your cor^;ressk>nal connfdetdiy viable tfasuc we can fiig^ vqp for what die ndiiary has done to us, or with discharge until thc issvic is finaUy Domi of die National Gay and Lesbian community,buton our leaders inD.C; CHJSVA fundtr^ We're not rich like caD me fbr informadon, at 436-6315. Rpresentadves. You have pcobabfy seen s^^inst die mydis, Ues and stereotypes Q, we dcMn't gk anythbg except a la^ resolved? Task Force's military project People well see vi^t they're tnade of tbe 1^^ wii^ pcessuce groqss. Afl fiinds GLBVA catt btctmtttOedby teritit^toAe Bffl Pntdotd,Jim Antonevkh and odiexs diat win be protiferaisd over tfae next baddash. J A:Standby reserve widioutpay means who want to testify before Congress dur- EC: How are service people being dnt oome in factei n upstate New Yodc gm^atRO. Box 19699, RodtesterNJY, being irsterviewed on die news. You may stxmond^. you're essentia&y a dvilian unfcss you*te ii^ the hearings can do so ifTanya feels EC: What arc your fedings about a£Fected rigjit now? wouU be directed immediatBly to tfae 14619. haveboenaskedtodonaternoncytooneof One person bdr^ out at work is recalled If CHnton gsts his way those it woukl be hdpfuL Clinton's giving in to Sam Nunn and JA' The vast majority I don't think national efifort tfae national ^y otganizations tfaat lob­ wortfa 100 caOs to Cot^iccss. One pcxstM people will be recalled. EC: Who is coordinating thc pre­ Les Aspin (Seoetary of Defense) and will see things change for tfaem; dieir Theoe has been an inaediile reaction bies Congress. coming out to her femily is wortfa 50 EG Another of die interim measures in sentations in Congress? agreeing tb postpone bis executive order? day-to-day acriviries won't change. kxalp. Fve gotten odb fiom g^ Wodd A0ofdKserespoosesareboth^3pcopci- letteis to tfae editor. Every time ag^ man cffixt now is that tfae I>q>artment of Jus­ JA: Activities are coordinated by thc JA: I can't condemn Clinton for his Those who will benefit the most are Wasn vets—one man sounded vety ate aod necessary; however; tfaey ace not and lesbian woman comes out; it is a tice will ask the courts co posqx)ne Afilitary Freedom Project, \s^ch is acrions because I don't know ^arfiafs tfaose witfa cases pendit^. cantankerous and ^irficn fae said fae'd enough The next sixmontfas wiQ deter­ political act that changes tfae atdtudes served in WW n I dvxig^ he vras a current lawsuits chaEier^ging the policy. GLBVA, Nadonal Gay and Lesbian hsppming behind tfae scenes. Whatwc If tfae decision goes against us in Jul}'in mine where wcgo for thc next decade. J-A: CUnton can tell thcjusticeIDcpart- Task Force (NGLTT^, Human R^hts iost with Nunn wc gained \iitfa Alfonse Congre^ the issue wffl go fiodi e couns, heetosexualwfaowasgqu^tos^some^ We have a wwdow of opportunity, widi Gontintecd an next pstge ment not to hear certain cases like Kdd\ Carnpaig:iFund^IRCF),NationalOrgar ^'Amato, New York senator), who our last optkkn. Onton and his. advisors JS

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Match 1993 TbeBe^ Cleset 9 OPINION Continued from {»teviou8 {^. of dozens of pec^le; for it is much dietwosdioaisvdierelwock.lhavecome out of the doset We have to use die Ijesbians and the woKfeg?y,ksbian,partnct,AIE)S,dotties- harder to hate a perscm tfaan an ab­ out to my coUc^ dass. I have not oome military: si^porting side lane whenever possible, f^cpexa- tentaovc agenda for the next meetit^ of a stract ideal Itis much easier to bdieve out to my hi^ sdiool da^ yet; but diat is dc parmership, etc in daily convcrsa­ tus can bccak a car ^rindow, unlock the women's groi4> forming to address is­ tfae stercoQ^pes vA^n you don't have inmyfiature^jans. Surprisingly enoi^^ don- door and be inade within seconds/' sues of violence i^^unst women on die We have to modd g^y-afl&matrve be- •'might makes right?*' any otfaer infiormation to make judg­ nobody has had a heart attack over this I abo read ananiide on die laiist''Bfittt streets and in the home. Our dtscusskxi haviOT.IfaIlpcopleseeisg^-bashirigdity By Lucinda Sangree ments with. disdosure. I have not been fired or ha­ and Shoot^* ocxutovosy in ^iMdi sbt re- made us more aware that this newgroi43 wcn't know how to be vocal about si4>- We have to let pe<^lc know that we rassed. I have recdved several coti^li- Last TuesdsQT my day was ptetbf ttu^ specicdgcDifssudias the HumancSod- is one in a series of wcMnen's gtoups tint poning gays. If wc act Hke our Kves ace are sodety's teachers and priests and ments from people who diankcd me for Iikeanyotfaet.ItuiciudQdreacfingdiekx:al ety cf Rodiester and Monroe County havefomiodovcrtfaejcacs toaddressthese perverted secrets best kept hkkkn, then social wodcersanddoctorsand nurses. speaking vq?. I have also made it harder for newspaper, watddngabitofTVJunch- have asked tfae courts feea n injunction to issues in various w^. Some of tfae efibrts We are hairdressers and constmcdon the homophobes to be openly we shoddn't be surprised by die igno­ ing with fiiends, visidng another fiiend Stop tfaedatytous,g|fg^ phn tokmedeer wetea»sdousriesstsBsinge^3rts(&g.'^akc rance thatadstsaboutus. Tbe trudi can set workers and conjurer programmers homophobic Remember, the onty thing in die late afiemocm — aH das fitted in ID &ccSngsitesin DutarxiEastman Park back tfae nighl''matched and some were and technicians. We are everywhere necessary for evil to dirive is for good us ftee. around woric There was tiothitigunusiGil and shoot them, Tlicse groi^ have oig^iniasf^ efforts (e.g resulting in the and sodety has not fellen apart People people to remain silent We are die c^jcrts on bdng g^y and about these events, and ako, as usiral, diey ctffered humane altpriiamr plans xo t^ fbundingof the R^K Crisis hotline and lebian. We have an oUi^on to educate such asjesse Hdmsjerry Falwell amd Tim Mains once tdki me that coming were permeated with ocMicem about the duoe die size of die held in dte park, but dieAltemativcsforBanaittlWomcnprcK Pat Robertson always say tiiat if gays out is a process, not a singular event To the sttaigjit ocxnmunity if wc ever want safety of women in general and of my­ men's desire to hide in die bushes and and lesbians ace allovt^ to be teadiets, diat wise advice, I woukl add that the true equality. Yes, there will be occa­ sdf in particularin this violent;patciarchal, shoot guns is strong. Late in die afternoon I cooked food, a priests, soldiers, ecc^ all hell will break process doesn'thave to be a three-hour sional sed3acks, pain and suflfeting; how­ tnisogynous worlcL Thc paper also contains an account spedaldietofotgttMcallygpownbiown rice loose. The dirty littie secret is that we are seminar wheie you recount details of ever, dvil rights gains are never made TTic newspaper contained the usual of die NaticHial RtSe Assodation o(^X36i- and vegetables, and took it to a fiiend already in all of these professions. everything fi-om your first sexual fed­ without sacrifice. Who knows v*at will story of two men who forced their w^ tion tobannii^iserni-autoniafiichandguns who is at home recovering fiom an opera- They're not going to tell the worid, so ing in sixdigtadegym dass to your latest h^pen in the next five y«us? I don't, into a woman's s^Jaitment and "then in Monroe County and banningposses- tkxi forbreas t cancer: Oiganically grown we'd better. k. d. langalbum. Instead, comingoutcan but I do know one thing Tm going to took turns rapir^ her and ransacking her sionoffircaflTKbpubhcplaoesin ihed^. food prepared with ^mMy filtered water The single best argument I use for mean just bdng honest about who we fi^t like hell the next six months and apartment" TTicre was also a not-un­ Botfipropoeabwetc^xxisotcdbywofnen —tryit^;toreduceharaqx>sure to toxins lifm^themiKcar^'han is that tiiere aregay are. If your co-workers have photos of notleaveitup to others. Ihavenodesirc common stoty about a man who shot lcffldsUDf?i.Justyourt;^icribtcak6tet-^^ as much as possible. Toxins in tfae air, and lesbian veterans. Therefore, therc their wives and husbands, put a picture to look back and say, "if only I had been hisundeandauntandleftwithtfaetrcarand ingdaifynews. 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M- ^ 1 for one am telling everyone I know to more informadon ifyou feel comfort­ instructions to women about protecting Tbese %uresdonotindude women kiOed dominating other people , winning by call Congress and state their support for able doing so. themsdves frocn car hijackers or men by known assailants — husbands, bey any means possihle. Aril those attitudes much less about gay men but I diink our identity. Such a view confines diai^ President Clinton's policy. Bring a date to the company parties. >xdio mi^t try to abduct them firom ftiends, other known "friencte." The 30 sodety values: bigger is better than some ofmy rcmarks apply to themalso.) IX) acoeptir^ wider variety of sexual prac­ That statement can be made without Stop naming bars 'Whispers," *T>ecep- didr cars, eg. "Drive into your garage arc thc so-called "street women" who smaller, stiai^tis better than gay, male is Ssters,youare woridngforyour constitu­ tices, nota change in thc distribution of letting pcc^le know that I am g^, but I tions" and **Scacts," all actual names of fixmt-first so tfae headfi^ts can illuminate cfaappearcdand whose bodies were later better than fcrnalc, younger is better dian tional rights in thc wrong forunx What power, not a d^x^ in the established have been using it as an opportunity to bars I've attended We have Co brii^ the the cotal area. Your owng^E^isaperfcct discovered in various locations. okkr,getiingthcmostis better than getting business have we whoattemptby our^ves norms of hierarchy and inequality... come out J have come our to fecultya t people who support gays and lesbians place to get mugged.,.. 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'^niight makes tight?** doot and be inside widiin seconds." sues of viafenoe i^^inst women on the any odier information to make judg­ nobody has had a heart attack over this Wc have to modd g^y-^ffitmattve be­ I dso scad an artide on die latest''Bfittt streets and in die home Our discussioci By Ludnda Sangree ments with. disdosure. I have not been fired or ha­ havior. If aIlpco|ieseeisg^-bashin& dicy and Shoot''oontiovcisy in ^iMdi SIX re- made us moreaware tfaat diis newgroup We have to let people know that we rassed. I have recdved several compli­ won't know how to be vocal abcut st|>- Last Tuesday my day was pcetty mudi ^pectedgioupssuchas the HumaneSod- is one in a series of women's groups tt»t are sodety's teadiers and priests and ments firom pecf>le-vrfio tfaanked me ftx porring ^?s. If we act Hke our lives are Uke anyotfacrJtiri(^jdodieadngd:ie kxal cty of Rodiester and Monroe County havefomiedovertfaeycats toaddressthese social woricersanddoctorsand nurses. speakir^ v^. 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The 30 sodety values: bigger is better than some ofmy remarks apply to themalso.) to accepting wider variety of sexual prac­ That statement can be made without Stop naming bats ^Whi^iers," *T)ecep- didr cars, e.g "Drive into your garage arc the so-called "street wooien" who smaller, strait is better than gay, male is Sasters,)^xiarc woridngforyour constitu- tices, nota change in the distribudon of letting people know tfaat I am g^, but I tions" and "Secrets," all actual names of fitont'-firstso tfae headl^ts can iDuminatB cfa^pearcd and whose bodies were later better than female, your^er is better dian riotial rights in the wrong forum. 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(508)487-1911 that if sodety is permissive toward the struggle to maintain the hierarchical "cause" (where death for oil may be dis­ with Coimtry Spirit Comfortable Cape Cod rooms TOO MUCH... with quilts and cushions and murder of "street women" then other Just Another Day... power structures of radsm, imperialism, guised as death for liberty). To me it is a things. Color Cable TV, air con­ classism, and sexism. contradiction for a lesbian, whose very Shack-Waclqr??Il women arc kept in line, le. men get to One of the established institutions ditioning, heat forthe cooler off­ In a recent letter to Off Ota- Backs life and love challenge die oommand- Late winter waUs ck)^ng tn on you? season. Homemade muffins, cof­ definex^todsOKbehaviorandall women Mfhich supports and embodies all the mentsofoompulsoryheterosexualityand Be good to yourself this year-do fee cakes, or pastries are offered are at risk because, "if you arc out ak>ne aboveinthemostvisibieessenoeisalsoone newspaper, Jean Grossholtz discussed a presentation of kdian life aired reoently male dominarion of women, to join the a get-away at the Rocking Duckt for your complimentary breakfast. Free on-site parldng, sun deck, or in t]:^ Sx^rong* plaoe you might be ofthe institutions mostrevercd by hetero­ flower gardens and patios - all for your staying pleasure. on tdevisioTL She states: 'We were pre­ o^^niTation tfaaris a cornerstone ofthe Our Victorian home offers 4 guest mistaken for a "bad' woman and get sexual men. I am ^^ealdr^ of the armed rooms/prtvate baths. IndMdual kiBed And ifther e were no *strectwomen' servioes of whatever nation-state. sented as just some ordinary people ^xiio idecdogy ofi might makes r^^ aD rda- CONSIDER THE VALUE Innkeepers - Mary Taylor & Maureen Doneathy had a qutrigr kind of sexual life but odier­ tionshfss rnust be hierarducal, and some­ breakfast tables & cozy fireplace. 6 Conwell Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 probabfy\(4ioeveritis would just grab I do not stand against the consolida­ 'Mpfe A Approved-Credit Cards any woman off the stieet and kill her." tion of US. Constitutional dvfl i^ts by wise were JUST UKE THE MAIN­ one must win and someone must lose. OF THERAPY Gift Certiflcates Available Then off to lunch with two fiiends. any woman or man. But I tdl you that it STREAM. I suggest we ate not and diat Gay owned and operated. Under the portrayal of lesbianism as sirr^ly a two hours from Rochesier. 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**Guertillas in Our Midst**: women artists GEVA'S'HThe Sum of **Sum" is a great evening in die theater in lesistance to sexism Us** ofiEiets a humotous By Joan look at an Austfadian By Peter Scribner Gis«rwfo» OsrA&l!/is a'flm about die WesfaoddallfaaveJefifMtdidl^pcob- Gucnila Giris of New Yoric, an under- father and his gay son lems. As die fcad character in GEVA's grourxl activist grotp of anonymous cunent producticm of TheStenefUs^jeS'vs tvomen art professkinals wfao faavt tar­ acute 24 year dd with a gpod job, plenty geted the tnistions of tfae cultural ditc 1^^ By Peter Scribner of fiiends and, most importandy, a wid­ widi their dever and insig^tfiil cam­ T^fJARV^^ a [^ about the relatfon­ ower father/roommate \rfio is com­ paigns. ship between a gay son and his broad pletely si^portive of his son's homo­ The 'beHfhcKx. documentary, director noindod fedicr, opetied atGEVA Tfaeater sexuality. Too stf^xtttive, by half Dad so fixaj Harrison's first fibxi, is weD rmde, Peb. 20. Tfae comedy, which played to much wants his son to be h^^py that he James Do^r,MAcheB Pbmkettm 'The Stmt of entettainir^ and oontent-rich, whidi is packed houses inSyracuse and Albany last is constandy nosing in to Jeff's personal Vs''at GEVA. (Photo by "oleski) mudi to Harrison's credit Interesting year, is scheduled to run here throu^ life and unwittingly chasing away the sdbject matter and "gcxxl" visual art March 21. boy's lovers in bumbling if well mcan- ijicomfi>rtabie widi Hrnsctf. often ficfeetv cxtremelv wclL and never leaves the The i^y takes place in a woridt^ dass ingattempts to make them ied at home. aiKl tolf stammering, so arc we often un- American audience in confiision over don't necessarity translate weQ into time suburb of modem day Brisbane, Aus­ Located in contemporaiy Australia, the comfiiMiable when he is onst^p. R^gs die occaskxially heavy Australian slang. basedmedia. Gitemllasin OurMkistcodid tralia. Gxs% (J^layed by Jeffrey Plunkett), a pl^ opens with Jeff" nervously fjreparing woricshischaractersincerdyandwithgceat James Noonc's set design well repli­ easily have turned into one of those riiggedoutdoorsy24-year-dd,livesathorne for a cbte with Greg a boy he has had his intensity, but I can't say diat he was com- cates a tidybu t tadiy woiidi^ dass bach­ dDesdfiJ^ boring films tfaat are intdlectu- with his widower dad (jpiayed by James eye on for sc»Tie fime. later; vrfien Jeff pietefy^ believable as a gay man. dor pad (complete with wood panei- aljrgood for us. Tfaankfultyitis not Ooerr.) The fether may not understand faringsGt)eghome,and things are about (D Jefl5ry Plunket, who played tfae boy ir^. And cather than over stretching the Harrison spares us by taldr^a fewliber- his son's sexuality, but veiy much wants become real interestitig in pops old Dad fiiend Giicg, captured his character per­ intimate set on GEVA's ample stage, it tieswididiettadttionaltranqjarentdocu- hirn to be h^ipy and live a full life. Dad's Gr^ whose cnwn home life is a horror, is fectly. Moccatease with himsdfdespitB (pr occupies only two thirds ofthe space, noentaiy approadi. Cocnbinir^ teenact- bumbling, overanxious support of his fiist terrified, tfaen &scinated by tfae oU perhs^ because of) his disastrous home ment;TVHitcrviewdiDS,and HoBywDod flarikedbytall,q5inclytTccs,>)i*iichbalance aacnples ^ndlucfiDg sonie wocderfol vin- scwi's love life provides the comic basis of gentDadistryinghisbesttoshowdiathe life, Greg reacts to Dad's suiprisin^y die whole effect. A majestic set change this play about a tme "Odd Coi^ile." is really "with it'*; that he knows all candid dieerfubiess with wide eyes arid t^g!eguenfliapictures),Hanison weaves firom the house interior to a parkscene a visual^ tnteresting narrative tfaat %s Playwr^t David Stevens' **Crocodile about "his JeflBtcy's" sexlife, hasgoneon a warm srrde, sqggestii^ ^ almost oon- late in tfae second act was as much ftmt o I>iixke" type bngjage, ridi in Australian ^ly bar pub crawls widi him, even serves tinuous expression oPl can't believe tfaat bve die tadst and seadst inner workings ooloquisms, is refieshing and hilarious. A watdiastfaerestdftfacplay.PhilMonat's crf* tfae art world moming tea to diebo/sovem^^juests. yousakldiat^butdo go oru'^Totfae son's lifting design was also well balanced review of the play accompanies this ar­ Gngis incredulous that a fatfaer can be fiimbling fix>t-4n-mouthcourtshi p at­ The Guccrila Gtzb are at once fescinat­ t¥om "GeterfOlas m ChtrMubi'' PhtMiobyEaeHKeems. tide. so accepting of his "poofster" son. Jef- (althougji ad^ spot down center, \^di ing and diffioit subiect matter. The sdf tempts, Hunfaett's Greg is confident, lefttfaeactors' feoesheavil y shadowed, was GEVAhc^ies to replicate tfae success of firey, on tfae otfaer faand, justwishes thattfae warm and understanding; diat is, prodaimed "consdence of die art oklgiqrwoddgobackcobodsotfaatfaeand oocasionaByannoyir^)AbcaurifiilIylitqrc wod4*'^ft>eGucExfflaGfldsarewomeni3ito Syracuse St2^ and C^tal Rep of Albany untiL..(butlet's not give awiQr tfae wHbole («4ttte badodrc^) enhanced the chang- Timefy, tppical and oeg^oeoabfy StiH true society. Interviews witfa such notables diou^ none of diem wodd own up to or witfa tfaeir productions of tfaefd^ lastyear. Gr^ can get on witfa the evening. story.) use^dntsd and witty gpcnffla tactics to even as we speak, the Guerrilla Girls as gallery owners and direaors Maiy dctry it Tfais absence of person ratfaer dan ir^ moods of dififerent scenes widi cei^idandpro«Est<£lcritnifiatocyptacdoes Basicalty the same cast and artistic staff ^^^lied colors. touch a nerve tfaat some wtnild ratfaer BottiandJoeFfeknanandookcOQCsEstdk persona is perfaaps tfae onty kick in tfae 7Zri!u«y^^is a story aboutlovc; tfae MarionMcCofiypi^JoyGe,adtvorcee against wGiks faywome n and peofde of fihn. The Guenflla Giris remain arKtny- performed Semin Syracuse iastjanuaty Dad meets through a tdi^faone datit^ noc admit faavit^ Tfais is good stufiTfixr a SdiwartzandJefiiyDet&direvcaladitudes lovc between a £ufaer and a son, and the His is notapl^aboutdeatfaor despair. cdboft in tfae mainstream art establish- film and irwas, in fiict; Harrison's admi­ tfaat arc irxasdibty sdfkianifiing-. rtX3uscjstjensDjfyujpftytDCttliciiist^%nesBc)rn and Alttanyin March. Accxxdingtodt- search for lovers by each of them. Dad, service. MdCcM^ca;gfi|^ffeafctfy»tfae It is ofben^ i^MoM^^.^. 3ut, do not vect!CM:]annieBiowT\,Syt3K:uscSts^e,whkii mentl'Mnien iippe60B% in pubtic, mem­ ration fbr#iie GuerriUa Giris work chat iHacdson itmits stxecn tkr^ gfvcn to thc wxath of die pawexs that be, Yet^ it incurably scrai^it, supports his oiily scxi a con&ctir^ denmids of tfae i!ole;sniffit^ misunderstand; tfais is a poigpant and beis o wcxnen have to be naked to get advisor recommends onty male artisis Guerrilla Giri %ure puts vp a poster Guerrih Gids'wodc and sdkTws us to sec Tfaeie ag^ they sold out die entire run normality of JefPs domesric situatfoa I into the Met Museunr^ Less than iwt The GuezriDa Girls demand "equal pay tfaat reads **You're onty getting half the tfaattfaeimpfcations ofdiatworkreac h far and saved Capital Rq>—dicy were on die abosuq)ecttfaatmanywetenot$ure\rfiich pecoentof the artists in tfae Modem Art for equal art" picture." beyond die art scene. veigp of havtr^ to dose for die season." bitsweresu^posetobe fiinny,untildued Sccrionsate womcn,but85petoentoftfae Hbmson uses stj^ish fikn noir images Actually noone knows ^«Hho die Guer- GttmiBas m Oiar Mdst is distributed Brown emphasized the positive com­ in by die Wppersttigle ticket hokkrain die nudes aic female." In tfaese and otfaer and Hdtywood d^ of tfae (male) angst rifla Gtrk are;, indudiiig Harrison ^K^ throu^ Women Make Movies Inc, 225 ments about die oomedy he heaid fiom cfac^ scats. But by die mkkfe of tfae first wo^ES die GuazSa Gtds oonstsoitly re­ ridden artist to engage the viewer; wfade at Gontacfiod diem throqg^ tfadr post ofiioe Lafeyctce St New York, N.Y. 1001:^ die audiences in Syracuse and Albany. act, the house was rocking in lai^ter at mind us tfaat we ace'Isedrig less dan h^ tfae same time undedttiing tfae pcrvasnre- boot It is quite pOfisUe tfaat some c^ die (212)925-0606;FAX(212)923-2052;dic "It was just wonderful to hear what diisg^y twist to an all too human situa­ tfae picture." ness of tfae "artist as male" idea in our artists interviewed wac Guenffla Gids, film is also available CMI videotape. people were saying, \sdiat g^y people tion —the wdl meaningparent butting into die adult chikl's petsonal life. were sayir^Thisplaydepktsag^y person itl a positive view. The boy is not run- Even moie dian most comedies, audi­ nit^ around depressed or a psydiopath. ence Bcacrion is impottant here, becmise CtoiA y\AiM±tiua[^ Pities-organic underwear with elastic tt Call Lany at 262-2903 « ^Cttiiefl R^ as Jcffixy. has the most difficult character tDportragr. Doette that wrap around undenvear to insure maximum absoSw^T bang aooeptod by his fiiends and fidie^ JcfiBoey ii extieoiely iiisecutc, and con- vincoddnthei^pediap8,afairddlaodwil GAGV Community Center 179 Atlantic Ave. nevcrfindkimAsRiBBi'cfattactcrttwcy ' jAi^...^j^mimt»^-— ••.*..i'-.' •-. MM •WW r.^>-^ .ji.«^<-.b^^._*^^

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Tfae sky was dear on Valentine's Ds^, partment (head ofthe Downtown sec­ and tfae 300-plus pec^le \(dio came to tion and liaison with the gay commu­ tfae Gay Alliance auction at the Top of nity); Gty Council members Gary die Haza enjoyed the view over tfae Mikioon and Tim \feins (on the eve of brigfat blue lake along witfa tfaeir Ids mayoral announcement) and Karen scrambled eggs and diampagne. Noble-Hanson, vice president of The fixirtfaannua l Bkl Frcwn tfae Heart Wbnorite Co. and also rumored to be a taiscdjl 3,500 for tfae Gay AUianceCom- possible mayoral candidate munity Center and its ongoing projects. Items auctioned off ranged frcwn a Joe CksagMardo andCify CoitmilnunAer(^ary Muldoon. Irrepressible auctioneer Kate Tuite (Ts church pew to doset-painting in tfae diat your bid or your temperature?'^ was color of your choioe (not that £C readers back diis year witfa her intrepid assistant need anythir^Hae tfaati) Credit is due to Joe Guagjiardo. Cdcbrity auctioneers the auction committee, chaired by indudcdStateRcpresentativesJoeMbreDe Evdyn Bailey, and to tii many loca! and Susanjohn; Monroe County legisla­ buanesses and individuals who donated tors Bill Benet and Kevin Murray, Capt items, time and energy. R^ Modier ofthe Rochester Police De- I

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By Manud Rtveia On March 14, Brothers Btotheis United, a focusi or- United moves coanewhomc at g^uuzatkm (ot g^y and iest^ui the soon-to-be Pentagon nigjit- tttt)adties,hekl adiedtpresenta- dub (currendy EGG on Lib­ tiofi cvcftf at the Saint on Jan. 5. erty Pde Way) i»*ichiscxpectBd Brnvir^ thc ccJd and snow, ID c^jen under newmanagpment mcmbas and fiiendso f the otga- around March 5 (die Saint will ntzatkxig^uheredtooeiebrate their become an altematwe music monthly bash >jrfiile presenting dub).Matchl4willbeAegtand ADDS Rodbcstcr and the Com­ caning of thc Pentagon. munity Health Netwwk wi* a March 16 will be a Brothers donatkan chedc for $300 dollars United ni^t out at GEVA each. Thsaflar's production of TfeAwr^ LeatherFatttasyN^htmashddonFeb. S atthe Saml The donated fimds, which f>?r, tcgete with the G^ Alli­ ^^^»em^S ^odiester.Fnmtlefito Heht. Gene, ^ohn, wcrc raised by a benefit hdd at ance of Genesee Valley ^MtdAlenh^theevemt^. Uather dubs from the Rochester Qub on Jan. 17, (GAGV.) Thc night bcg^is at Hochester, Bt0do andSynuusepamc^Mted. Photo by lepccscntod an efifort ly the oiga­ 7^50 pjn. widi a cocktail party; MaryShdlard. nization to "do iheir part." curtains open at 8:30. The pur­ * We felt that therciras a need pose of this event is to give fora voice fot thcnttnoriiypopu- Brothers Uttited and GAGV htiocvsLfixalpoimdiKx^^x^^ membersalilaediecfaanoetDgetto know each otfaer as WC& as to we couid ocgantze and take carc month when tfaere will be an- of ourselves," said Charles tsdseadtutaiawasencSB. GAGV contrasuttd 1200 to ftodios odietAIDS benefit heklby tfae ... "!•' Stjevens, president of Brodiecs * •» Utdted for4tt s event aqg^fdasaBdon. Onjufy 4, the Sec­ C3km4»Stum9as,peMuietttqfBroihersUttited United. ond AnrualBcodieisUnitedpic- Tlie orgmizatkin, whicfa fbns IVfanfa 28 win see anodier get PktttobyEBettMaht^ , nic will be hdd at Mcndoo ^^^y*diedrepreMitwesdonaU$600 to Conummity Heakh Network and AIDS Rochester at the to hold another fund raiser in togcdKr at Ptncagoo foe whicfa PbTKls at die Devil's Badittib ^^£?J^A'^Kf^^.*°'^^*L^^'^>i^Y^'''«><<» Ctkif^Sietkms^Dr.BaiVaUmtiofCHNJ^KoS April, is open to everyone who toe is no dwnc yet The dub's Sxhcr atvi it is fiee and open to of ARI ToddOdant. Photo fyEOeuMahe^. wants to attend tfadr meetif^ April schedule is still tentadve die pd&i Odier Ckfc goals in- Stevens tnentkxied diat no one except for the trip to tfae Gay Prkle and Qvil R^^ March in diKk a trip eo the New Yotk will be detued access even CityGayPrkfcEaiadeoftJunc25 tfaoi^die organisation hddsa Washington from April 23 throu(^27. minoii^ fbcus. through 26. April is also the

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ATOS, HIV, aio^- tct: 1350 University Ave. 442-2220 or pm,AIDSRodBcster, 1350Unnrctsity onGRCdiannd3S^at:6:30pjn,Mvdil, comer of Goodman and EastAve. $2 Paicttts esA firKwtti ^ tsm recovety issues. (8dO)437-0157. Ave. 442-2220 or (8(^37-0157. 8,15and2Z indudes lunch. Renter by March 11, Lertrfraa anci Gem 2:30 pm, St Rochester Lesbtan and Gsy Gay and Lesbian Kducatois of Political Caucus Evety seocHid Mon­ TUESDAY 2 244-6065 between 8:30 am/4:30 a.m. Lakc*s/St Sttnons Cytene ChurcS, 17 WEDNESDAY Genesee VaDey (GAL^ Fourdi S.gagariiSfeL^ Sindby. 865-0120. day, 7:30pm,Gay Alliance, 179 Atlantic Thursdays. 7:30 ptn. For locarion call CX>AP video lag^ Come Out And SUNDAY 14 Ave, 244-8640. Rochester Women's 244-8640, leave message. Hay. 244-8640. CX>APliildt^atHbmIin Beadv ako 5 ptn. StT^^^/St Smon Cyfene Parents aad fiiends of Jewish Ommunity Chorus Rehearsals, Pin­ SATURDAY 6 Star Trek nig^t 244-8640. ChuiJdbjJ 7 S. Htrfu^ St Every tfaitri lesbians aad gays Si^pcat groip nacle Place,'919 S. OintM Ave. 6:30- Sunday.l\>tiut±dinnerafberMas6.328- meets on fitst Mondsy. LM ii^hA 0130 ptn* FRIDAY fntematioJMJWonaen^s D17. WtAr Out and About brunch sodal. Call RudaatJewishFan%Servk3es.461-0110. Gw AlHance of the Getiesee Bob, 473-9384. 9758/ Gay Men*s AA meeting, 7:30 ptn, shops in morning and aftemcx>n, widi Opea Anns Mecnmolitan Women's basketlMdl VaDey boatd of directors Meeting Genesee Hospital, 224 Alexander St keynote qxaker Ginna Moseson at 9:30 MONDAY 15 Cmnmuoit^Chutdti 875 E. Main St Monday nights. Downtown United second Wcdnesdstys, 7pm, 179 Atfantic Finger Lakes G^-Lesbian am. Damon Centet; 25 Ftanldin St (old Empty Qoset deadline for April Fiesta *9}bert^Jbr local AIDS txgsrtdes, seeMmchZO (PnnceSt entrance of AuditonumCen- Prcsbyterian Chutch, 121 N. Fit2hi^ Ave. 244-8640. Sociai Group First Fridays atid diitd tct) 6 pm. 271-8478. St Non-oompeotivehour,7-8 pm,oom- Gay Alcoholics Anotmnous Tuesdays. a& (315)536-5573 and ask Siblqr Hdg.)Free, wheekhair accesstbie. issue; artides, dassified ads, letters to ttttve hour after 8 pm. Call K2unrx>na, 7 pm. Unitarian Church, 220 Winton editor; non-cametanneady ads, 244-9030. Dinner/meeting Call Dave, 359-3337. One-day seminar kd by Dr. Cedlc Rocbester Bisexual for Sam Edwards, or wrice PO Box211, Service of conunission for Rev. Women'sNetwofk Mectingandpot- S4-1640 Pen Yann NY 14527. Jane Spahr as evangdist; 11 am, Down* Pride Parade committee* 7 pm. SATURDAY 20 Carson, to help HIV positive people Gay and Lesbian Support Group Gay> Lesbian Bisexual and town United Presbyterian Church. Gay Alliance, 179 Atlantic Ave. Hdp Oufc and About trip to Coming. Call take oontrd of thei: lives. Sponsored by Iniid Prcsbyterian Church,4 Meigs St Friends hotline. GLBFA, U.R. John Washbum Library and RANDY First and third Mondays, 7:30-9 pm, Wednesdays 8-11 pm, 275-8341. SATURDAY COAPSGcnoe Museum trip.244^640. plan next June's Pride Parade. Fred, 336-9158. 0263. Fund. For time and other information 271-6513. ^ ^ ^ Posittvcfy Sober Gay/Lesbian Al-Ation Nigfat otlOO Parties. Empire State TUESDAY 16 ConnffnutiiiyFon]ni.Garpy1cdian/bi- Qtepf Mesi^s Alcoholics Anotqnmous AA group, dosed meetings. AIDS Ptiie agenda iundisismg parties axound call 244-9000, Mming, St LukeVSt Simon Cyrene MeetingJ^irstUnitarian Church,220S, "Ljesbian Issues Are Women Is­ sexual cctfnmunitygroups second meet­ TUESDAY Rochestjer, 1350 Untversity Ave. Every town; party at Carpe Diem follows. sues; Women Issues Are Lesbian COAP trip to artmuscum. 244-8640 OttitdvlT S. Rtzhugh St. 8'30 pm, Wed, noon to 1 pm. WintonRd. 7pm. irig to Tvcdc on visJbdtty and cxxTimunica- Rochester Gay Men's Chorus Rochester Rams bar night Om^ga ooffixhousc. 8-11 pm. For Issucs."NOWmcetmg; 7:30pm, Unitar­ SUNDAY 28 Bisexual Gay Lesbian Utiion tion. 10 am. Gay Alliance, 179 Ariantic Gty Ooset mailing party. For MONDAY RIT.Everj^Tuesdaynirfit,7-9pm.Le2y SUTTS April issue. 7-9 pm, 179 Atlantic Ave. Loun^, Solhumann HalL 475-4370. Ptesbytecians for Lesbian and Sisters United in Two Spirits (formeriy meeting. AlSi^Center,1000Eknvt'ood THURSDAY 18 ter. 244-9000. I ^rsWsn gmvivuts Nctwodc Last (upstairs). 244-9030. Gay Alcoholics Anot^nrious Gay Cfoncems 6:30_pm, first Thurs­ Rochester Lesbians of Color Organiza­ Avc^ Mokxiey Room ^ower level). For In die life. Free showing of g^ TV SUNDAY 21 MpndS^Spm, Sice of Life Cafe, 742 Nfeering, 8 pm, Genesee Hospital, 244 day, For location call Pat, 244-8963. rion.) Third Saturday. 2-6 pm. Gay Al­ time caHPatty Doran,467-6338 or 381- COAP dinner out 244-8640. magazine diow, qxxisorod by Pditk:^ COAP Star Trek night 244-8640. ScxtthAve. AkxanderSt Gesy McohbUcs Anonymous liance 179 Adantic Ave. 244-9564. 2239. Caucus. 7:15 pm. The PcfUagon, 88 Lib­ SATURDAY 3 CUent Open Discussion Group Finger Lakes Gay and Lesbian Closed meeting. St Liike's/St Simon ScxualCompulsives Anonymcus. 5*30- COAP bowfing. Call 244-8640. TUESDAY 23 AIDSRodriestcr, 1350UmvcEatyAve. SodalGffoup Thini Tuesdays and first Cyrene Church, 17 S. Fitzhtrfi St 8:30 Tpm, for locarion call 244-8640- erty Pole Way. 251-7437. Out and About games nirfit Call rail. 232-6720. Gay AA meedng, 7 ptn. Unitarian WEDNESDAY 10 COAP video n^t 244^640. llrSO am to 12.45 pm. 442^2Z20 or Fridays. (31^536-7753, ask for Sam FRIDAY 19 Paul, 271-6408, Edwards, or write PO Booc 24, Pen Rochester Historical Bowlitig Church, 220 S. Winton Kd. CaCX4PdBBaner. CaBJim at 427-3551. SATURDAY 27 tLtuni^da AxnMtcur Radia Club. COAP Movie j?i^ pm; 244-8640. Gsff Wocnen^ Alooholios Yann N^ 14527. SE>cJety Ckyvcr Ltmcs, 2750 JHonfoc Anox^mous Msetin^ St Luke*s/St Dfii^alcofaoft Avts. 8-30 pm, 251-217S. continuiog care ptogram DAAA/ Drug/Alcohol cotitinuing

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Ig Tbe Ejepty Cioset Marcb 1!K)3 M«cclil9»3 neBetpfiCkett 19 COIA MNISTS know growtfa and understanding will . I bdieve, Uke most peopk, tfaat wfaat wcotfiombadtowoese. She harassed me AIDS documentaries seemed to was fixbr^ stnn(^ because of the temble kave her and knew I needed to^I was do the )ot^ a recoid of 1 come firocn staying witfa tfae feding. I tead and heasd about abuse didn't change matters. Watching diem I ootdd unvoiced gqilt and shame associated afiakL M^ sdf-oxifidetioe was so shaken promisea, past eipcdenoe in (;iu)\\ i\(. I p The tears diat come now offen fed Uke fl|spfytoixiy ownatuadofL Itwas e!n» ji^ how much I needed to diange and not avoid thinkit^ of peopk ^st^ were widi die seart of who I was. Bad dif^ attfaas pointtfaatl was unsdile to make up of kadetsh^, and ^i^iat tfie candkiate flxsexT enoodon,ratfaer Hkeasinkfilled to pcioe ID someooe dse's bad tdatibnship ctttktaangevciyddt^ I did. teak long-unseen fidends of whom Fd ttfppcnedtomealdietknc.Thecmodons my niind to kave. intends to do fix the Rodiester com­ overflow, dcpping onto floor dies. I like tfaao tolookpasttnyderual andseewlttt IfiitsoteiribfeaboutmysdfllcouUn't BY heard theworstGricfgycwvital^Hoifinril I dU opfcss were dtamadc and desig^ Eventually, I did get out of tfie rda- munis and in partkdar 97 men and tfaat me^fchor, it suggests fullness. It die tnidi wa& I was a battDced woman. I undetstand ^sHhy tfais woman uiio said with fearintopamclhe tears were tcaisof ID inan^)iiatB someorie eke to da rx^ wffl donsfaf>,but^abuBtvc bdiavior dklnot ksbians, shodd determine whom you ERIC BELJLMANN never ocaxced to me to be ptoud of die was m a rektkxid)^ dut rol^xxl me of she loved me codd also express sudi fear fix tny own wdlrbetrig and th^ were —-excuse tne fiomg]^m,caax6e me fixMn stc^ tfaere because I remained in oon- support capedtf to fed. Fm moce oomfintable my self-^teem and kft me feeUng lost hatred and contcmptfixme. I wodd have passkxiate, seeming the anddieses of ro­ military service, oome to bed with mc, taa witfa her. I needed to sc^ away firom We are fixtunate in that we have many now with having emodons and show­ arid confused. done anydatig to try to win her kyve and mantic sobbing 3^ nothir^ substantial don't leave. her entirety but found tfiat difiScdt to potmdal finiendso f our ccxntnutiity ^xAio ing tfaem. Fve kamed diat icy diarm is Nfy denial was so g^eat that; aldioq^ I afiection. I remember with shame tfae had chat^fsdltwas just another fbrm of In tfae proems of defending myself do. I stri^g^^ with that very neg^ve wodd Uke to be die tiext m^or. But we ttafftn cmoriocs*dqggptrun self-pity. fitim die wadd's ardstcr fixoes, I dittik I ' liook" fi>r a lotig time but I hdd firm abiUty does not lead to destrucdon. emotionally bajtcrcd, I never tdd my Aldioq^Iwasnodietr^ldiTsksdtysixfied, duiing and affer the ekction. As die last overJusod toplayixithGusallthe time, rd Forreasonslstilldon'tundetstandlran k3St die ability to know\rfiatl was fedr^ to my desire not to be involved with her tfaea|3Jst what was goii^ oa I dropped I bdieve tfiat die mental state of the 20 yeats has proven, having our anointed sneak him into d:ie house and cu^>vidi outof gas, hittx>ttom. I stared blatilify at so insistent was die pressure to ooooeair WlKii I had nr^ m^or anadcs over tfae ataH Adnxtdt^thatl had been ^dxjBed as fak«s»hopingtfaatshe wodd fdbwif) on victim is very much thc same whether political mentor; die Dcmoccadc party, him on my bed, even thoq^ nrqr mother AudreyPiepbumonlocationin Ediic^ia, ment; soinsistcntthc pressure to survivd holklsq7s...tfaat phone call tfaat seemed as if an addt by anotfas woman was very diem and help me find a way out tfae abuse is physical or emotional as in positions of power, doesn't imme- com|Jained that he had fleas^ but reaBy she Sally Struthers in Somalia, refugees an^ was afiakl ofwho I was. Thinking tock it would never happen...rny extreme painfd and humiliating. I have a gceat However; as I wept ti^rs of ar^er and mine was. diauidty translate into g^dns ftx our com­ just hated his owner, a £tt woman nstfncd jf^Aflfi; the handic^jped, a«f Lassie. When I over. Thinkir^ is not the same as fedit^ reaction blew mc into outer space and deal of oonrfiassion fix ^i^vnen vt^ ate fiusdatkxi, I realized it was i^ to me to When I was a crisis intervention munity. Most ofthe blame is ours to Yolanda. lookedinthetnirrornri)reyes were dry. Fd Lots of peopk assume dus strategy. Pardy the awareness diat I was acting out of current pkce together what steps I had taken wotkerincolkgewcusedtosaytfaewayto shodder because we are not on record I never saw Gus dead I heatd Yolanda run outof ways I oouki distract mysdf to {xotcct oursdves and partiy to appear propordon pcec^tated insets, tiavir^ sh^ I hope they wiU find tfae strengtfa down this road. l^lp a suiddal person was with "a hook as having fomnaOy requested our Qty tell my mother. I crawled under a table in fiom pain, from the loss of another kTvcT, normal we become actors. When asked discovered die a^>adty to cry, a le^on and courage to g^t out, get away and I diou^ back to die b^^nning of the and a hug" It meant gitnit^ contrd of govemment to enact specific Ic^lisla- the livingroom and houded, sobbed like anodier fiierx],anotherGus.Thenextstep how we are, we answer, "Hne." of n^fectod fedir^ are sho\^ to the stay away. rdationship to seek out any exposed tfacrnb^tnan^xiating dieir ernotiocis, arid tioti. If we do not go on the offensive it was the end of the worid. It was. My in thedirectionlwasheadingwas oblivion. A few years ago a colleague died of surfece demanding attention. They nde roots to tfais tenibk [Jace I had ended if> dicn making them fed good enot^ to for our rights; why shodd we expect any­ mother and sister stayed in the kitchen, I dedded tp ask for hdp. AIDS. Most co-worfceis treated it as a piggy-back on today's events, UL I found there were Mnts even in dhe stop conskfedng sddde. This is agpod one dse to? about as far from mc as the house al­ Fbr soRie peo[^ it's qu&dr^ ^iKskirig; FmnotaazyatalLIamindiemklstofa rur: scandal, but there was a memorial service eadiestdaystfaat^was not wdl witfa diis technique in the hands ofa skilled and i>()i)N iH)i 11 IK lowed. No one came near me. I was fix others it's a^nittit^ dependency on rateof^xxTtuni^tomoumoldlosses. I can In the past the excuse of political re- and many ofus went It was unoonven- woman I was felUng in love witfa. She coo^>assionatc individual, budtcanbea crazed with grief. I heard them say, *5ust foodcxarM^therdrug. When these bamers 'do two tfaings at once: suffer Uke alover aU^ has been used to justify no action donal — hand holdirigand sir^i^and used subde pceasure to demean tne wfaen powerfii ^i^apon in die hands of an BY leave him alone"! think they hadn't a due tofi:dingaieremoved,behaviG9sone took and address die past's broken fii^nents, towards tryiiig to pm gsqr and ksbian very moving. Thatwas that So I didu^it dbewasix^getBngherowfiwsy^orwfaen unstabte person. Box PRITCHARD what CO do. Yet I noticed they stayed for granted or, morc offen, regarded as Butfix weeks affer I was in a slunnp, aduD sharp-edged shards dusty with age. A related isBuesL I subcnk to al df you that ItBasbdagviQgiQawaysheiisapptuwd The 'lugf' part ofmy rdatianshq} was away. I believed they were afraid of mc. worth^3lWlc "alternate life-styfc" goa&, fiat fedir^ stayed witfa me. I talked about victory rdphrattd darr^ in the d^ aU die Qtne for sudi excuses has passed. If o£ We faad^bts ai nK«coi;fies ck}^ btt aD tfae good stuff. She was witty, intdUr we are to fioove fiocwaid as a commu- Asaki(lIwas&scinadBdwhennK7viestar5 such as die ab&^ to - with the dvi lig^ bil, petsevaanoc can process eady—Gus'deadi occurred dur- fedinglousy it was stiDafdeasucetohear diikihood yeais were ftau^ with tumiail, BY ndtDdsangcdiethir^aboutmysdfshc batterer needs a victim and tfaey wil cent local history and we shodd seize payoff. inga period \rfien I leamed of my idler's thatmjrceacdonswerenoiinaLAnywQn- peppered with injustices — I always had iidn^tUke. I kept diinking things wodd hat^ on to diat victim vay tjg^idy. Tliey tfaemomend A new mayor wiU bdi^ witfa him or d^th Fd been told he had died befixe I dcr I now wdcome tears? ANONYMOUS thc presence of mmd to walk to the ^ better as we got to know cadi otfier becotneexpcnsatdieemotional "hook" Tlie list of announced and unan- her a ffesh approach to local govern­ ^vasbocn; thc truth washeabandoned our Then Ifdlin love. I cfidn'tphn on it but, mirror. I M*xftJ)ek^ to secmy B^oc^sanotous^ ml as wc settled into our relationship. Confusion and exhaustion lay at the noutxrd candidates is piornistf^ AB of ment Let us cqg^ge in the process asa iami/y. I learned that truth at 12, shortiy. ready or not; I cook thc risk. Abuse ennobted \yf af^;uish. Itiscead Vd sec a She demanded tfaat I g^ tf> people axiid ooce of n^ hodc During the time I was them have at one time or another ex­ oxnrnunity arid do fix Rochester what before he actually died. lwas also fedng What seems to h^»pen now is tfaat face red and pjiched, and if I was reatty hir^ to ^>end morc rime widi her. She widi my abusive partner, she peisistendy pressed Ws or her support for our com­ g^ and kdians aU across diis oountty dien — if only sneaking pedes at—that situadons become triggers. If sometfaii^ lused to wondcna^y battered women bawlir^ lips stretched taut over teeth, »as very jealous of my fiiendsan d fixmd wore away at my sdf-esteem. In die begin- munity. Qty Councilman Tim Mains, did when we put Bill Clinton into the incorrprdiensiblc dement within my­ geneiatEs memory of abandonment or stayed in the relationships tfaat were abu­ producing a singuikuiy u^ gpmaoe. No ineaccusenottolikeanyofdiemandcven ning of our rdationship I was feiriy former Qty Council Preskient Rutfa White House. The conrq>atison is strik­ self that then had no name; die H wocd. rejecdon, I stumbk into qdcksand and sive to tfaem.Idklsomereading and when chiki star, me. litde wonder that no one acuses why I shodd not see tfaem. Ini- strong in myself But thc constant bcUt- Scott, Karen Noble Hanson, County ingly simiiar to what wc fece here: the This is where I had to return, to start fix)m. sink r^idly. The promised phone call 1 me t battered wcwncn I wotSi ask them ever came forth offering comfort Tears iaDy, I was able to maintain tny indepen- tUt^ and cntidzing weakened me. Her Legislature Mnority Leader Kevin dd guard, with its spotted record of sifH It was a^x4cward, really awfiil. Adoles­ that doesn't oome j^g^ an unconsdous ^idiy they stayed. shed for effect got none. I g^vc H) crying ienoe trom her and continued to see my wesqxtfis wete sarcasm, ccmtenf>t, and Mxc^ & Urban Le^ue President KO port for the gay and Icsboan commu­ cence is terrible. Im^jne Joan Ctawfixd mcmcwyofthefedierwhofcftbefijrelwas The boc^ dieotized tl^r sometimes \Xliich is not to say I felt good; I did not liends. However, under pressure I did r^je. Atthe same timcshekqpti^apatcem Johnson have all, to varying d^?"ccs, nity, replaced by a younger generation plying a teenager! At least I could ask boca When thc voice on thc phone an­ there were econotnic reasons, as wdl as (Twenty-five years pass.) :ancd scffxic get-togethers and even of reasoning based cm lies and I tried to been supportive ofour rigJits and ofkaderSywiDitig to indude 100,not just for and benefit firom professional hc^. nounces, 'T don't want to have dinner," powerful emotional reasons. Thc Well into my adult years, and accus­ $lp[:f3ed seeing some friends. bdieve because I kwed her. Sbe humiU- ^enda. The dedskxi of wl^m to sip- 90, percent of America in its vision ofa It might have been observed that I am fhastrated, angry—normal—yet women diemsdves said tfaat tfaey loved tomed to passing large blocks of time As we became doser, things he^m to ated me, made me fed I had to gsre port will be a toug^ one for some, be­ better tomorrow. Our first task is CO de­ \s4icnIgDewover\s4iclmedbyniylifcIwas whenI findmysdfsobbingunoontroQabfy their partners or that dicy weren't all bad cause many of these mayoral hopefuls alone in bed watching TV, I would feil change drasricaBy. Our figjits became mote. The ^^tingnever stof^>cd, yet she termine whidi member of the padc wiD leamir^to experienoe emotions discreetly, on thedarioenedHvir^room doorl know I became intensdy interested in the have long-time tics with several mem­ prey to unexpectBd torrents of tcazsgtazir^ mudi mcxe intease. Her abuse v^ until always held out a prcxnise of a rosier mostlikely be able to help us and thc acrosschannck. PubtecScrvKe Announce­ piivat!^. That assurnption short-circuits tTyreacdonisdi^xopordonate,Iamwork- sufc^ect when I becan^ involved widi a bers ofour commuruty. dien had rrxssdy taken tfae fixm of sar­ fiuure. I became emotional^ exhausted community at large. Second, wc must ments about substance abuse, telethon reality. Without a listener — a sympa­ ir^ through okl stuff, stufFI never dealt woman ^xdio had been battered by her casm. Now, duniig our :^ts, she wodd and my self esteem crumbled. Recendy, a fiiend tried to lay a lib­ fi^t to ensure tfaat person wins. fund-raisers or reliefpitche s for starving thetic, receptive witness,—one isn't re­ with before. last parmer. My rdadonshq) with her ceadi a point vE^icre she wodd "flf> out" There were moments of cahn in this eral gdh tGf} on me as to wliy I shouki I am not advocatir^you dioose one childrcn — art^ victim — would pro­ alty typetiettdtg emodoa For emodon to Fve been ayii^ a lot latdy. Perfa;^ I lasted almost two and a hatf years and it andstartsoeamingatmclooddtellbythe never ending storm—moments when I sipport a pardcular candidate. Many of person over anotfaer. That is adedsion duce mock-catharsis. Crying served a tnove beyond sensadon—aslap causes a seem peculiar in stadng diat I iifftocty wasn't until a month or so affer wc wild look in her eyes that she was really knew I needed to get aw^ fiom het A you win be hit If) with this and odier ar­ you as an individual will have to deter­ fiagile belief that in isolation and lonely I scream — for there Co be growth, I now. But it if an achievement For so broke 14) thati came to realize thati had out of contioL Offen die next day she ooifde of dmes I tried to approadi the guments over the next coupk tnontfas. mine at some point in tfae future. I am was still alive. It was actually displaced be]ieve,one needs reoognitioa Dutir^ the very kxig I remained numh Sometimes, been emotionally battered by this wodd nor remendxr \(4iat she had said subject ofbreakingup. She immediatBty Don'tkt diem convitice yod Hrst and simply pleading for your participaticm gne£ Who indeed was I crying foe? Every years I dkl not cry I was not activdy even now, when I fed bad I rush into woman. My research took on a whde the nig^befixe. These dmes fic^tened seized contrd of that issue by ssrping she foremost; Rodiester needs a kader who in a process tfaat has the potent^ out­ one of those 'Snicrims" was a statxl-in. prooessingfedings.Ihid..feelings,fects, some acdon designed to dcfocus fed- riew rneaning as I stri^gg^ within myself me because I didn't understand ^x^iat needed time to tfaink about it and tfaen is c^pabk of kadit^ it into the next ocn- come of diar^jit^ourUves fbr the better. I-ater, bored or worn out (or drunk) Fd fears...&om oth^ and firom myself. ii^anasty phone call,asarcasticretcxt, or todisoover^^Ihadb'ttecpgnLzsed tfaati tLiry. You shodd not kt fictrvs of race, was happcnifig The fi^ts began to wear spentmontfas keqf»ngmeinlknboabout Remember the cJd saying, ''You dip off the remote control, M asleep. I had come to understand very early I li^ a G^^rette, zcadh fix a cookie. It's was battered, and \c^y I dkln't leave tfae gender or sexual orientation doud onmeandlhad troubiccatkigand sleep­ herdocbkxi. I wasnobetteraboutmakir^ snooze, you lose." Don't kt this un­ that I couldn't let others know whsn I hatd to resist reacting even \(^en I relationsh^ sooner. your ludgpnent The perceived afaility to ily. Over tfae next several txiocriisdiing^ the dedskai, either. Ahfaoq^ I wanted to precedented c^portututy pass you by.

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V. Mmebam, 123 A.D2d 165 (1986). Idoo'tknowifitwasmeantfigucativdyor over-inflate your plastic by chaiging themsehnes sabotaging the rdations!^. In ized honx^hobia. hig^. Use it to achieve your goals. Inte­ It is important to note three things: litecaIly.Neverdie]ess,assiItyane:^nession anotfaer trip on your crecUt card. Sec­ 01 IL VW short, tfaere's a hocse standir^ on dieir fiset N^^tivistic stereotypes created by het­ grate ideals with reaUty. An inner wis­ first; tfiat tfie law does not allow fi>r a as itmsqr be, itdoes provide us with fbod and die/re watdt^ fix tfadr feet to get |\ \()l K ^ 1 AKS dom is deepenir^g^vir^you great ins^t ondly, avoad rich quick schemes. It's erosexual sode^ ate a wsqr to establiA forthcRi^t better. ricg^tive assodations vnth g^cyness. Eadi onjusthowtoaooompiish^xiiatyouwant probacy you who wodd get conned agtecir^:tohavcscxwitfiapetson known too easily.Instead, take time in March to ANDREW DUNN BsQ. Lots of samc-scx couples have not real­ Decpdown^tfaeycxpecttfaerekition^i^ negative stereotype represents the op- You are on the verge of a great change. to be infected and second, die law does ised tfais. In fiurt most of tfaem are BY LAURIE TwiuGHT nixture youisdf and your home. Afier to&i.Theydon'ttzustit Theyacevkrdms pogteofahetcn3saastideal$je.cflfefninatc Gather your internal security so you m^ not^pedfy thatitis l^al fbr twopersatis probabty not a<»are dat there's a hocse Nfcttcfa 23 do the ground woric diat will of die stereotyped bdief tfaat g^rdanon- mannerisms represcntii^ tfie of^x)6ite move forward easily. You ccMitinuc to infected, and knowirg each otfaer's infec­ standing on their feet They^^ just been prepare you for future successes. Then shqjs "never tet"TTicy have intcmaBsed of the ideal "machiano" promoted by ac^ust to rdationship charges. Now is die In N.Y, having sex is tion status^ to have sex together; aod living with it so long they tfaink ifs make well thought out choices. tfus bdief, and a lot of thdr attitudes and tfae non-g^y woijd). dmc to think and act for yoursdf. dard, die Pdbtc Healdi Law does not natural March horoscope LEO: July 23 - August 22 CAPRICORN: Dec 22 -Jan. 19 illegal if. befaaviors are fomied by it And because We have been brainwashed by these disdr^[dsh between "safe" sex and "un­ What do I mcan.=* Wefl of course, Fm Your calm strengdi yidds respect Your eneigy is dcctdc all IVfeich and they have diis bdieC tfaey don't really take sicteotypes and they must be broken bc- ARIES: March 21 - April 20 WMe Rochester cannot dedde to dis­ safe" sex, so thc law docs not seem to ftom odiers. With Venus flowir^ to you ApriL Ambitions run hi^Yourpayofffor speaking figuratively. Many same-sex tfaeir union as setiou^ as tfaey mj^u. For forc we can make any substantial When tfae sun enters your sign on tribute dean needles to prevent the carc ifyou use pK^>cr protection or not now, attractiveness is dcvatcd. Your work done is now likdy to come a bit coif^ want a permanent rdationsh^ cxatr^, diey wodd never tfaink of plan- progress toward devdc^Mng a positive March 21, be teacfy to putyour dxx^ts In otf^r words, NYS says tfaat if you magnetism increases even h^Jicr by late later this year. You arc used to ddayed spread of HIV, odier states have made but don't realise the barriers that tficy rting tfaeir real lives around tfae rebtion­ g^identiQr. We need to reassess fbr our­ into action. Projects started after that know tfaat you are infeaed, then you March. Otfiers are on your side and gratification, so set your sites toward transmisskjn by sexual oontact a crime. themselves place between tfaem and ship (Lc. career decisions dat take the selves the validity of each stereotype. date ha\'e a firvocaUc outcome. It's time to cannot have sex \(idi anyone codd help iititiate opportunities of future goals. Think twice before getting On Dec. 14, 1992, Salvadore tfadr h2^>piness. They unwittingly set partnedntoaooountfOrmcrgingfinanGes). Is therc anything wrong witfa an cf- consider new involvements that exoeed Obviously this tnade rnore serise when growth. Getoutthereandmin^e. Explore Gambetella was sentenced to 10 years thernsdh/esifi fi^r&ihjreafid d^en wonder Jack and Bill are fictional characters, fenxnate maa^ Who is to S£7 tfaat an non­ your interests. Address your boredom by intoscp^ibblcs around driy ApriL I\ityour tfae aid scMTic time in tebxation. Enjoy a HIV. guolty ofa misdemeanor you can serve fixever Yet Bfll continues to seek jobs on columns. The pointoftfais one is sirnpty to thoi^ts this spring. Swim with the cur­ lately. You are bordering on work- questicm is what kind of g^, lesbian or sauna or pamper yourself with a mas­ up to one year in jail (not 10 years of hard die West coast de^iite Jade's inability to let the Jac^ arid BiDs of tfais world ioiow rent, but don't esq^ect die waters to aiways ahohan and are unaware of die attached Currendy, 25 states have criminalized bisexual fifed o you want to t^ responsi­ sage. Youdescrve it Your prior workis l^bor like Lodsiaria), and at the sanie tirne. relocate since he owns a thriving busi­ tfaat tfae first step to adiieving lasting be bubbly. Your prior pattern of ding­ vibes you have been sending out Go out sex if you knowing' have HTV. These bility for creating for yourself? begjnningto pay off. There's an emphasis Governor Cuomo has instituted proce­ ness. ing to relationships isn't going to work witfa a sibling or fiiend Avoki spendir^ indude Alabama, Ari^ansas, California, samc'Sex uruons is to begin to look for Since g^ individuais have grown vf> in a on prudent investir^. Long-range finan­ dures tordeaseinmatesin the laststag^ of here. Subde changes in you arc tested tnoney on large purchases in March. Colotado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, They also persist in exhaustive record- tfae horses that are standingon all ofour sodety tfaar has attempted to tdl them tfaey cial goals gve good direction to futurc AIDS in order to allow them to pass now. Your kvd of consdousness is tcans- You're likdy to feel differendy about it Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Ken­ keqar^ of *Sx4io owes vefaom," ndther feet Many of us don't even know tfaat are wrong, many have developed basic prosperity. Approach investments witfa a away humandy (not to mention relieve fomning. You need to rise to die occaaon when you get home. Resume a lor^ de­ tucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, wanting to give morc than his "feir we can improve our chances for 'Tiap- survival skills \i?hich indude becoming wdl-tfaou^t-outplan, witfa an eye toward over-crowding). If N\'S just beoomes a and let whatever happens happen. 'Tjct- layed project in March. Taking care of Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, Ohio, share" no matter how small tfae dollar pily ever a^r." people pleasers in an effort to get our sk>w but steady returns. rcvdvingdoor to sotne perpetiacots, then ting gp of control" is a new phrase in unfinished business will hdp you fed Oldahoma, South Cardina, Tennessee, amount involved. But if we "commit to comnutmient" basic emotional needs met We have LIBRA: September 23-October22 is criminalization really an answ^ FH let your vocabulary, but you are starting to much better about yourself. Texas, Vir^nia, and Washingtoa Many Both men continue to go to bars and begin tolookathowcxirbehavior may learned to look to otfaers for approval,as You fi^ cau^t up in die crossroads you afl know in about 50 years when I handle it PISCES: Feb. 19 - March 20 otfaers use existing laws on assadt and alone in hopes of "meeting someone contradia our piec^jes to "make it last," wdl as to become hypecaware of what between what you need personally and reflea on the t990s. GEMINI: May 21 - Jvme 20 The fog is in and is landing on your attenqpted murder to combattfacspreadof better." Bill has even had a brief affiur we've taken the first step toward gening others want, and tfaen try to meet tfaeir what your relationship demands. It's You ane more personable and dever communicarion skills most of March, As always^ do not take everythir^ I say with someone he met this way, tfae horse off our feet needs. time to choose yourself for a change. mv. tiian ever because your sense of timzfig'is here to be the last word, cqjcaaDy if you Hirases such as *tfwc'rc still together in Ustien cowharyouoxifyneed. Opportuni- Don't even attempt to be understood In New York State, we also re^ on die There is a great deal of pain in these on. By to€Xismg on communications have a particular set of circumstances, fiveyeats" crop i^j fieoo't tfiink riiat youVe Riblic Healdi Law Section 2307, whidi i\ si\Rc:n (M panerns,as djcyncpresentapocrornonoc- you teach new levels of achievement a lawyer. tions widi tfaem. 'T can kave anytime. •T i crfd now. However, it's best not to swing gone crazy as many of your ideas are bril­ makes it a misdemeanor to infect others sri t isoentsense of jB^rWhen this oocuts, one is Sodahzif^ widi groups oodd open up After all, we're not married," I once in extremes by nK>ving away fixxn your liant You justneedtimetoconnectdiemtt) with a venereal disease. The Section livir^ fiom thc neck up, intellectually, in new doors for you. Mix business and heard BiD say. Yet when asked if diey're BY responsibilities witfalovcd one. Keep in thc earth plane. Take some time to weed reads in total; "Any person who, knowing ctfic's head. Fedings are suppressed to pleasure, and commune with your oociitnictBd for lifi:, thqr botfa wiB quickly balance by listening to your partner's outyourfentasies fixxn fiitocetieedpoten- himsdf or herself to beinfec^ witfaan Rr l.\ i lONSIIlP THOMAS FRONCZAK, meet die needs of thc odier.I suggest tfaat fiiends. Your increased charms can win say yes. ACSW, CAC pctntofvicwYouarcleamingto take care tials. The fdl moon in Virgo on March infectious venerealdiscascjhas intercourse each timeyou st^ress a fedir^(dg>rcss fevorsandhd^youinseekinginfixtnation To a bogc extent I tfaink tfaey ace un­ of your own needs. 8 should give you a g^pse of tfie with anodier sh^ be guilty of a misde­ a feeling you in turn become dq)rcssGd. youmay nccdin the futurc. Acuncntcy^dc grounded details you need. meanor." BY PEIER HOUSE aware of ffae horse that's stariding on Redaiming your Thisis also truein the areaofsexuality. SAGnTARIUS:Nov.23.Dec^21 their feet But tfaey are aware d)at didr fiset ofleamit^ helps you absorb the wisdom This Section of die PdJic Healdi taw When someone docs not have a wcO- Fun-loving fieedom is your middle hurt and diar die pain isn't getdng any sexual self of otfaers. has also been used as a basis for lawsuits devdoped sense of sel^ diqrakyw them­ name. But right now you have to land A horse on our feet better. Botfi fiequendy confide unh^ CANCER: June 21 -July 22 by one ^KXBC agpinst die other fbr the We have all grown i^ in a homo­ sdves to be defined by others. Who one on home base. Firsdy, ground your Someone once said, "your foot will piricssariddissatisfacrion^ditfactdatton- Getfocused and reachforyour dream. ^wllfd or nc^igent transmissbn of vene­ phobic sodety, and it goes witfaout sit­ is beoomes dq)cndent upon how many starry-eyed visk>ris of taking fi^u Don't never get better while tfaere's a hcxse sh^. Botfi also exptess fear tfaat it won't Your enetgy cc»itinues to be incredibly real diseases. SeeJorexsixnpleyMantbam ing tfaat gay and non-g^ alike have standirigonit'Tmnotsure^rfxisakiftand last But tfaey doo'treoQgpiase tfaat th^are g^Dwn up ^irith our own sense of internal­ Continued on next page

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Continued from last page AIDS DIRCCTOR^ indusive of yout interest fediz^ and pas- looks one gets in tfae bar, how many diaxged topk fix some peo^ Start off your mind, body, and spirit im AtfiAMg^/£rKcxpo6ure is availabb fi^ skxiandesinss.Pftnefunwitfayourctnerg- men one has slept widi, how others fed firstwithasafe firiend. The bcsttfaingto AnabiKtytoncgotiatesafersexpractiocs 541-ADDS (1-800-541-2437). Or, call die Rodiester Area r^onal hodine for ing sexual self vtfiile erotid^sing safer HCPA funding guidelines about tfae size of faisgerutals , is anjrone do witfa fedings, sexual ototfaerwise;,is is ctudaL I sqggest if you are too unconi- infixoiation, refiaaal and si^port (716) 423 8061, ask for die HIV couns^^ Hd(nng People with AIDS, Inc approacfainghimPDependentifxxidis- to consdously fesd tfiem. Use tfaem as fixtablc or embarassed to discuss safer sex! writingofat^dedsion witfain a tnonth of Otfaer otg^mizations wfaich provide AIC>5^datBd services are as fol^^ ^IR^JsanoD-fxt^vobintEeroig^uiiza- cusaons sudi as, wfaat sexual positions signals to guide you into whax feels sex, tfaen you are not ready to DO IT! The tinM is NOW to quit apok^pang the submission. AUXIiecietttr, Ittt,^ 1350 Univetsity Ave, provides educadon, refbxals apprt^mate for you. ftrt of creating die scxtality you will fix beir^ g^ and continually tryir^ to tksa I&A laises aod distnbcrtes funds t^ Helping Peopie with AIDS, Inc to appnjpriate service agetiQcs, dient and fittn^ services, advocaqr for are **ycni" into, what do *y)u" want to support pcog^ams/prpleas that provide talk about, do'yxi" want to be top or Renoember, not all fedings need to enjoy widiyour partner involves oonraiu- pkase others to earn aooq>tance. Soidy ^iPA), tooeivcs numoous requests foe peopte &dng HIV-ltnkcd discrinoinadon, and other servioes, inch^ be acted on. They are not the same as nkaring YOUR interests, ftotected sex, because you exist, you do matter and sctvkrs to tfioselivingwithFnV/AIDS . g^antfundtt^Inreviewit^;sudiprop06als, dal assistance and a puUic educadon sp^ker bureau. (716) 442-2220 V/IDD bottom ^m^jinc definir^ yoursdf by a Funding is availaUe \(ddiin die nine sexual position: "25 yo GWM/bot- bdiavior. Learning to accept; adoio^- witfa tfae use of condoms at all times, deserve acceptance. Sodal acceptance HPAaax»dsprioritytodx)6e\diidi nieet (buancss line) or (716) 442-2200 V/IDD (hodine). should have notfaing to do with your county atea served hy die Rochester tom"). ec^e, and even enjoy your feeUngs can indude a spectrum of diverse ac­ thc fdlowing criteria: He^itigFicpleit^ AIDS, Im. (HPA) RO. Box 1543 Rochester NY aliow s you to validate your real self. as tivities as possibilities of tfae eaprcssion sexual/afifectional prefercnoe;. but widi Area Task Force on AIDS (RATFA). 1 .Projccts/Progpnris/Propoealsdiatare 14603-1543 is a non-profit, vcJunteer or^nizadon. HPA raises and distrib­ Whenweg^awayoursenseofsdflike IhataDcaindiadestheoountiesofMonroe, this, I sugg^ we have no g^xxind We wdl as act on tfaose behavkxs >xfaidi axe ofhcalthysexuality.The stilluninftxmed who you are as an individuaL In this new and arc not currendy funded. utes funds to sv^port prc^;cams that provide services to people living with r^t fix you, versus just fiiDowing vdiat heterosexist worki may not yet be pre­ Ointon etaofdiange, we wiH aUhcpefuIty Chenaung^ving^tx>n,Ontano,Sdu^i4ei; Z Pit^ccts/Progtanris/Pcoposals that HIVandAIDS. Funding is provided to agencies located in tfae counties of become as odiers define us. I sugg^t to Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, and Yates. kx3kwitfain,tofind\x4ioyouatc,wfaatyou others fed is best pared to accept unconventional sexual secthisbeoamtr^moreandmctteareality. provide direct care or benefits to per­ Nfonroe, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Livingston, Chemung, Steuben, Wayne need and want in your life, Mtdiat and So many times when dealing witfa behavior as healtfay, and does notwantit Untiltfaattime,letdiepcoblcmbe sodety's Eadiyearafundtai^ngpianisdtafted to sons with HIV/AIDS. and Yates. Hodine (716)987-1853. who is okay and not okay. This is about issues of sexuabty, men are so con­ promoted under any drcumstance& As and not yours. indude (Planned events, d3Xes, and antid- 3. Ptx^ects/Programs/Proposak diat Gqy AJSance of tbe Genesee P'^I&K peer &cilitators can provide referrals to creating the g^y life that seems r^t fisr cerned widi jfdeasing their partner tfaat widi tfadrstereotypcs,dicyneed todo diis. Thomas Fnmc^ak ACSW^, CAC is a patniirvetiues.lh!oug^KH]ttheyear,£d^ serve or readi laigp numbers of petsons physicians and service agencies. Person on duty Sunday/Friday 6:30-9:30 you. It is about connecting with your tfaey lose track of pleasuring tfaem­ We stn^fy ^«*^ ^ focus on self. NfStmsBdsodalttMeikerittixfitldscfd^ tional fundraisii^ opportunities are pre­ with HTV/AIDS, tadier than those p.m. Message machine other times. (71^244-8640. emerging sexual self. sdves. It is not your job to take responsi­ Take owncrshp in deagdr^ YOUR dpmikncy, rmmy^sextte^amarm, mdHIV sented by individuals, schools,diurdies, which reach onfy small groups. AIDS Coordination Protect rfAhnroe Cotttttyy run through Monroe County This concept of defining ourselves, bility fbr your parmer^s oig^sm. You are sexud escperienoes in your rdatioiish^. It it^kthft. Ht cmbe amtacted catt of The social grotfss, and bisinesses. In onkr to 4. Projects/Programs/Proposals that Department of Health and AIDS Insdtute of New Yoric (State Department ratfaer tfaankttijqgoursdvcsbcdefincdl^ reqxHisible foryour own o^g^sm. In &ct takes time for two people to become Empty Qoset 179AiiattticApe.,Iied)es- fmmtUm1hedigtttyf^itttdraisii%aftdsoMtatiott can demonstrate prior e^erience in of Health) provides information, educadon and trainings and tnaintains a re­ sCEteog^pcs, invoh^cs scardiirig into our­ you don't even need to have an oq^sm comfortable with each otfaer (jphysi- ter, NY, 14607-1255 and nH answer jottr m our ftame, HPA rtqtmts Aat ideas bt administeringfundsandhavcwcdfiedwith source lilMrary- Sue Cowdl, (716) 274-6114 (V/TTY), sdves fix>m thc neck down, in die each timeyouhave sex. Sexualit^is about cally, emotionaUy, and sexually). Slow qttesAmsittfittttrtcobt/ttrts. ptesett^dtotheFtetdnam^Comm^ieeforamsid' persons with HIV/AIDS. Ctmrrnmity Heabb Nettmk, Inc (CHN). 758 South Ave. HIV testing body, \i^cre our feelings reside. You sdfcxptcsaonandpfcasureofsdf Good down tfae process tokamingaboutyour eration and final effrnvd rf ibe Board of 5. Projects/Programs/Proposals medical, esqierimental and pentamidine treatments; John Washbum Library; begin deabig with your sexual fedings by sexis enhancing to tfae mind, body,and partner and youcsdf ABow yoursdf to Dirtctors, ^xiadi do not conflict with current HPA sv^port groves; social woric and case management services. Eir^hasison discussing tfiem. This may be a hi^ity spirit Patfiolpg^ sexisdeoimenial to show up at the meeting between you two^ No ^Tedfhc focm is requirBd The pro­ fundraising efforts, or with existing eariy intervention for all aspects of HIV and AIDS. (716) 244-9000. posal may be submitted in letter form, HPA-funded programs Fir^T Lakes Health ^fS^msAgptcy provides medical literature and tiewspa­ preferably no longer than two pag^. 6. Projects/Programs/ Proposals per dippings as well as demographic and statistical data for use in devdc^ing This letter should indude the name of 'w^ch have measurable objectives. health caxe services. 461-3520. thc sponsot and the name ofthe indi­ Sucoessful applicants are expected to Greater RochesterAIDS IntetfmA Nettvork (GRAIN) provides lay and pro­ vklual, otganization, or bisiness ^jpho wiD report to HPAon the progressoffunded fessional care throu^ healing and tnemortal services; training of friendly act as contact between HPA and the projects/progiams/proposals at regular visitors for visiting homes, hospitals, hospices and prisotis; infomciadon event, a brief descripdon ofthe event, intervals as determined at thc time thc about pastoral resources and advocacy on behalfofpeople affected by expected nunnber ofpetson s partic^>atit^ gjant is approved HPA generally docs AIDS. (716)889-8050. e3pectBdiEvenuBsandespenses,andpti>- not fund researcfa ^ojects. Exc^rions Monroe Commtmity Ceikff maintains an AIDS Resource Library in the lic^ pbns ^nducipg tnedia oontact). Ihe arc made for unukial proposals. HPA LeroyV.GoodLa3rary,1000E.HcnricttaRd. 424-5200. Rochester Custom Leathers does notftrndptoposak to provide furni­ Monroe GmtOy HealAD^artment, at 111 WestM Road in Henrietta, of­ HPA win benefit ^|1 fiom eadi tidcet ture and fixtures unless there is a direct fers testing and counseling for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. sold, too petcent of the admissicKi price, connection to HTV/ASJ^ pahe^tcaxe, (716)274 6146. 50%OFF ANY ViDEO Ifi STOCK etc)^ih(M6i^ funds will be distributed Tb^ HPA Grant Rcvibv OkiiiAfiee, StrongMerwria^H^tidptcs^riAe:^ a conc^dete range of HTV medical care, to HPA. !^ with this coupon. Limit ONE (1) per whidY reviews pcopoGsds and makes rec­ indudng access to ciq>crimental tc^tment protocols, and HIV testify. Also If assistance oc pamc^sanon by HPA ommendations to the Board of Direc- cuistomer - may not be used witn other , provides individual axidgroippsydiothers^. Training of health care pro- dimctDis ao4/or votunteets ss tequcsted, ttxs ixMdi uhimattfy niakcs tfae dedsion fesaonals also availabie. Infectious Disease Cbnic, (716) 275-0526. Dqiart- special pricing, coupons or sales. asniudinotkraspossibkissfspceaai^ on any fundit^ nneets hi-montfaly on mentofPsychiatiy, (716) 275-3379. AIDS TrainingPtoject, (716) 275-5693. Expires 31-MARCH-1993 ihepiislidtTwiBmcntionthat^fistoHPA dates armounocd in advance. Six oopies of nmnedParenAoodrfSoAestBr and Genesee VaOey offets testing and infcnma­ ai£iaDE't5aierequirod,please by die Gtant Review oonttntttee at P.O. indude these deta&s as wdL Also include Box 1543,RochcstB£,N.Y. 14603-1543, wfaetfaer you request tfic desigpation of at least seven business dsQTS prior to die One day only, Saturday March 20th, from 9:00pm 'till 3:00am thecasedfltnds foraspedficpuipose . Any sdieduled n^edf^ date. Fbr 199^ die oipenses inanxod aee the re^ionsibility sdieduled meetingdatcs are on tfae fol­ of the sponsor. Proposals wil be re­ lowing MondsEys: April 19, June 21; 25% OFF EVERYTHING IN THE STORE viewed and the contaa wiE be nodfiod in Ai^ 16; Oct 18, and Dec 20. Need a new jacket? A new pair of boots? OUR LIFE INSURANCE POLICY Magazines, Videos, Adult "Toys" and more? HELPS THE DYING AFFORD VJDtfd ) THE COST OF LIVING. Then don't miss this ONE-TIME event! of Corpus Cbrim 880 L Main St Moa-Frl 9-noon t Rodiester, New York 14605 &l-5pfn (716) 232-5160 Sat l(Mpm Al The Prudential, we Ihink the last thing Ihe terminally ill should have to worry about is money. 274 North Qoodman Straet (in the Village Qate Sqirare Mall) Pleate caii ahead to make dotudions. Thais why we've developed Ihe Living Needs Open daily 11ain-9pin (till 10pm on Fri & Sat) Benefit II allows terminally itl people with less than T six months lo live, or Ihose who are expected lo be Visa, MasterCard and flmex acceptedi 716-442-2^23 permanenlfy confined to a nursing home, lo receive GET YOUR Ihe value' of Iheir dealli benefit in advance. This money can be used for anything at aH: medical TAX RETURN FAST care, living expenses, even a trip to see the family. THE MULTICOM-4 BBS NETWORK PERSONAL INCOME TAX SERVICE So call today and find out how our lite (nsurance In Rochester, dial policies can help you gel Ihe most out ot Ufe. Oi»Fr 1.(10(1 intMnl)Hrs stroinj niul still grfuj'iiif]! In Buffaio. dol • Electronic Fing llflMi Barbaranne Kolosek {\u\\\ UU Multif nin 4 ntiM tjnii tiDil Ww lotcst tH.iMitHs \\V. V' • RapidRefund '"^ 473-4070 ItiH [\\ Wi Mdttti Mnknr II4il.'-.. t r;-.. ^f,r P -' L ihic nt tor.^ji CoriJ-'.iX Domestic Parmera-Studems-Singies-Married Get a piece of The Rock.'' X|^ T.S.E. SERVtCES DmMJ, ThePnidetitial 51 Wiedmont Rd. 14620 (7161(n244-631 l r^tMl IlivPMtfanM Coivpnty w Annftticii '..'->y Jill •••11 iir II ^wiWl'i 'I II rwriwi I ,m-tm 5.*,, ^*i. K I BMW f iwfgwwr*'-^r'i»aHiHjtf*»w •'«*.i>3hfl-wjgva«a«iwiy.ai1',.i» 'i*mm- mkmmf'nmmn -HHi.*-i

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GAV GROUPS qpaoe shutik oommuiucations, pubJic ser­ WevErdoometi]einbets35yea]sc)r older to hg dianks goes out to Bedi and Sue for g^ teens lookit^ fix a q>aoe to talk about vice^ ooattsts and awaods, QO naHne just a join cur activiocs. Guests are always wd­ dieir hard work in making this goodidea natives forg^ andle^iansin dieRochcs- what it is Hke gtouing if> giy. Althou^ members is not just that they are gay, For infOTtxiation write to: GFG, P.O few. come. a realicy. Seconds, anyone? diis is true, die services ofifered at Fam­ ter area. Gay Men^s Chonis but that all are fathers. Box 25525, Rodiester, N.Y. 14625; or The Finger Lakes Ch^Jternaeets die Foe mote infixmation, tintKs and kxra- Slardt^ April, in lieu of our monthly ily Services gp beyond this statiement The g^oif) inclxles widitn its numbeis Rodiester Gtty Men's Ohocus woidd The Gsy Fadier's Grotp was begun in caflJcfFLconard,(716)383-0206.Sprifig thiid FaSty of the tnonth for dinner ticms of the coffeehouses or other brunch socials, will be Games Niglit Some oonfision has taken pbce over people widi a ''pcofi^skxial orientation." Uke ID aq}fess our gratitude to aH of our dieMofl967,andptovkksafbmiattfaat scsskxis wifl be starting soon: csfl or write and an informal tneeting; and also for events, write to us at OMEGA, P.O. FIs^ board g^mes, catds, oundi on some how dis group diffists fixxn another also supporters who made our latest assuies eadi tnember of confidentiaUty. now. Thislusnodan^DdowtdiczxfJofnientor oocasionaloutir^.FleasecanDaveat359- Booc 10292, Rochestci;N.y. 146100292 munchies, — a regular party. The prc- fix ffcyyoud i called "The Ug^tthouse." fundraisti^ efforts successful The ffoup has discovered many types job description, biri:is based on attitude 3337 fordetails . or call Jan at (716) 223-1748 or Corky traereofourg£Bnesi^^ttsi^nil3.CaIlPaul Family Service views its goals as com­ towaxrilifeandxeq)ectft3rothas. In times We would also Uke to give a spedal of mutual support that werc not neoes- Brothers United (716)924-1579. at271-6408to]ethimknowyou11be there. patible widi the objectives of die L^t- dianks to Carolyl^iandMamaLecne fbr sarify obvious when eadi session b^;an. BrodMs United is a stf^xjrt growp ex­ as challenging as these, FinS members Liitheians concerned Ifyou'rekx^dx^:forareal^fa^lhriIl,then house; howeva; the servkes we wiD be keeping the sjMig^etd dinner otganized Ages in the groif) range ftom fethcrs in cusing on sodal, polidcal and economic fed there can be enjoyment and hifiU- TTic R^rch meeting of Lutherans Out and About join us fix our firsteve r rock-dimbingtz^ ofifb]ngtog^,ksbianandbisexualadoles- andlotsoffiin,aswdlasDonHanandthe their 20s to titeir 60s. Some of the grcxp Gonoemsforg^and bisexual minonttcs. ment in sodal and emodonal experi­ Conoemed 5»ill take {dace on Mardl 23 at to be hdd in Seneca Rock, West Virginia, oentswiflhgtveaq?edficthRrapftitk: orien­ TheweekcndofWbrch 13-15isOutand staff of tl^ Strasenburgh Planetarium for members are in oommitked rdationsh^ Founded in M1991, die gtoip's cur­ ences witfa pcc^le -w^ share an out­ 7 pjm. Ihe piKpose of the tneeting is to J^9-13.GiveJohnacanat271-0222and tation. Aboufs Lake Vbdd Getawajr, featuring their assistance in making our wide othets ate stt^e. Some are in die rent membership is around 150 men; look. promote stppottamonggay Lutherans. hell be ^ad to SH you in on the details. We {^an to provide counseling on nu­ downhill and cross-country skiing. For Valenrine*s Day showing of "Star process of sq3aration,>xMe othetsended 130 are Afiican Ameikan, 10 Hispanic Tobuiklasoiklbascfordvsactivi^,HnS For location and more information, Nowin our 10th year, Outand About is merous issues induding dri^ atid alco­ details, cattAnnc at (51^ 374-4494. Songs^ a success. theirmani£^eskir^ago. Some members andlOwhite.Agcsrangefitjml8fio60,and hopes for sif^xirt and attendance &om please contact Dick Nielsen, P.O. Box one of the latgest ksg^ org^nizatkxis in hol abuse, domestk: violence, ptoblems Our final bcundi sodal ftxth e season is Save M^ 1 on your calendais to join have adult sons and dai^teis, wide members reside in Rodiester, Bufl&lo, die community at thdr sodal events. 21 l,Pcnn Yan,N.Y. 14527,orcaIlTomat Rochest)er,specializinginbnt^;ingpeo[^ rdated to Ufe on the streets, &rnily issues Matdi 14. Bm^ a dish to pass and 1^ RGMC for our 1 OthAnnivcrsary Concert others have very small chikiren living Syracuse, Albany, Ithaca and Toronto. Gadietit^ are hdd die second Tuesday 461-5032. togedier fixhealth y sodal activities. Mem- and many others. Our primary focus chase away any lingering winter blahs. at die Hodistdn Sdiool ofMusic We win witfa them or their ex-wives. of each month at 5:30 pjn. at the Gal­ bexsh^ is S12 per yeai; and indudes our wiD consist of therapeutic interventions Theg?oi4>hopcs toprovidepositiveg^ Induded is a planning nneeting for our be featurii^ die 'Brahms Alto Rhap­ Issues of discussion touch on almost lery Cafe of the Memorial Art Gsflety, Omega quartedy newskttcr, T ifesigns. For more and oounsdir^ We wiD not function as a n^ expression; to create a support sys­ Unity Picnk: (May 22-McndonPbnds). If sody" and many ofour favorite songs every aqsect: parenting, 1^^ issues, social­ 900 Univecaty Ave.—cash bar, compli­ information, write to: Out and About, sodal-recreational group. Services arc tem; to deal with toda/s issues; to share OMEGA coffeehouses arc hdd fixxn interested, call Bob Stear at 473-9384. ftom years gone by. Tickets wifl be $12 ising, deaUr^ with ex-wives, ftaends and mentary hors d'oeuvres served, no ad­ c/oGAGV, 179 AdanticAve,Roches- availahle to youth aged 16-20 at no information, concems and ftustzation^ September thtot^June on the firstSatur- On IVfarch 20, well spend the day in uidi a discount fbr students and senior relatives, coming out, how to teU chil­ misskm chaige. Other social events are t)er,N.Y. 14607. Seeyou Outand Abouri charge and are confidentiaL to expand awareness of the poUrical situ­ d^ofeachtnonfi, fixxn 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Comif^ to tour the gjlasswotks, and then dtizens. dren, etc. also sdiedukxL CaU the FinS hodine at ation in this country and around thc These coffeehouses give us a chance to wr^ xtp with dinner. Give Fted a call at Thc Supportive TTier^jy Grot^j at As widi most ofg^nizanons, there al- As members have grown more com­ 987-1043 for information. wodd; to oq^e with and dtimately defeat meet informally for games, music 336-9158 for more infomiation. Family Services regrets any confusion W5^ seem to be moie things co do than fortable talking together, according to Youth therapy group racism, sexism and homc^hobia; to cs- snacks, and conversation. Out and About*s women-only which may have existed between die people CD do them, and RGMC is no organizers, they have fdt more at ease taUish hrodieifaood and unity among Lambda Radio Oub fururtion of our progtam and that of the OMEGA is a state chartered otgani- Adirondads weekend was vctysuccessfijl, Faniily Services wishes todadiyanarnde exception. We are continually sesekisrg discussing personal things. The ^enda member^ to raise consdousness, gain ThcLambda Amateur Radio Qub is an Lighthouse, and hc^)cs to work in co­ 2ationoommidedtoreoGgni2ingandmeet- with 12womcn in attendance. The daunt­ that ran in thc February Em^ Chset. vfAjn tecrs to help us out with the day to keeps devdc^jir^ as do die fiiendshqjs. deserved respect, and protect thc rights intemationai organization of gay and les­ operation with die Lighthouse. ing the unique needs of dder gay men less groi^ braved subzero tetnpexatures Last month an ardde tided **Youth day qpemtions ofRGMC Ifyou are inter­ The ffoap is fedUtated by one or moce of gay and bisexual men of color. bian amateur radio operators, short atd women in the Rochesto-oommufiity. fix-oufidoor&diCySkiif^andicc-skadngA Group" ran, \(diichdescribedagroupfcx ested (or know someone who migju be) individuals and provides an c^portunity to The group's n:iottD is "Making a wodd wave listeners, and persons interested please contact die Chorus Line at (1\ 6) nrieet odier felhers with whorn nrierribcrs of difference!" The Brodiers United in radio communications. 423-0650. can share common interests and con­ board meets on the firstand tfaird Satur­ Founded in 1975, tfae oiganization of­ cems as gay parents. days of the month at 7 psn. at die Gay fers si4>port to gay men and lesbians Gay Fathers' Group One of the goals of the G^ Fadiers' Alliance, 179 Atlantic Ave. See the who slwe a common interest in radio The Gay Father's Group (GFG) was Group is to make it available to new monthly calendar for parties and special communications, and an outreach pro­ Mil fomied to meet the special needs of g^y members. There arc three sessions per events. gram to help people obtain their ama­ year: spring, fall, and winter. Each ses­ men who are coping with the dual pres- teur radio license. Amateur radio is an Oownlown Presbyleruin Church sion runs six to o^tweeks. We meetin a sures of being gay and being a parent, FinS exdting hobby that ofifers scxnethir^ for 1:^1 N. Fit/huKh Sl. {across from Ciiy Hall) 325-4000 and -who have continuing stiong com- convenient downtown location, and everyone local and worid-wide commu- Barbara Debes, M.S HnS is an oiganization oommitced to SiiKt »'J79 ihc Downiuwn UntlotJ Fre&byicrtxn Churrh h.i5 bocn part «l j n^irmcnts ro their children. would like to hear from men Avho are rdcarionSjCornputa-tD^xxnputErrncssage iljliriittil IU *\vf)rk of pTi *iliyl:-ridn Cliurchrs wclctnning bi^rxujl. ic.biaii. ami providing social and networking alter­ Thc common bond among the group intEtestBci in knowing more about GFG. systems, amateur tdevision, satdiite and j;«»y jKuplf inlo lull parlitipation As a More Li^ht Church, wc i>elieve (t dt iffiii such persons add insight lo our faith community, and we value this new il­ lumination. j<»in us with your lij*htl" t^ ^: Lyn Pezzulo Ms. Ed. If you think Counselor for all Michele Tbfany you have a $. I emotional concerns Ed.D. N.C.C. problem with DIGNITY/INTEGRITY ih-^S^Stti^^ Individual and couple therapy ROCHESTER Itidividual, Relationsiiip, Groups Sliding Scale 247-1741 ALCOHOL 0£fers: Individual • Couple 545 Park Avenue 271-4610 Family * Group Counseling maybe we can help. Sliding Fee Scale to persons Uving a gay, This Eucharistic community exists- JOHN A. MITCHELL, PhD. lesbian or bisexual lifestyle to worship God Licensed Clinical Psychologist Alcoholics Anonymous to proclaim the good news of Jesus Sensitive, confidential treatments tailored 232 - 6720 Christ to the needs of the clients. Evenings and ADJUSTAbLE FEES to witness to the reality of Christian gay men weekend appointments available. 458-0533 see onging calender for gay meetings. and women. IOO White Spruce Blvd. 272-9430 WHITE SPRUCE Addressing the needs of gay, lesbian & ^*f Liturgy every Sunday at 5:00 p.m. -jrt- bisexual Individuals Ruth Williams, M.S., Ed. : St. Luke'-St. Simon's Church & their families ^m i^ X/JT^ TIMOTHY SCHAPP, M.S. ED., NCC ASSOCIATES Medicsri Arts Psybhotherapy Associates 17 South Fitzhugh St. psychotherapist K Proviciing individual, coiq>le &: iamily thttzffy Nationally Certified Counselor offers (Comer of Broad St. and S. Fitzhugh St.) Guiding people through the journey individual, couples Rochester, NY 14614 • Aloohoiism & * Sexuality &: and group counseling and support. qf persorud empowerment J PHONE: 262-2170 co--dq>cadency issues gender-related concerns 325-4090 Medical Arts Building • 277 Alexander St. • self acceptance * Relationslup problems • fatnily of origin work We wcicome all regardless of worship tradition or MatdM KL HOW«1M» CSW, CAC William Kcll)r» CSW, CAC ^ communication patterns sexual orientation. Credsniiaiad Atooholsm Counselor Credentialed Alcoholism Counsetor • rclationship enhancement CeriMed Sex Therapist ^'^ • body image/eating disorders Richard Lanhard, MS. Ed. Celebrating 17 Years in our Sccvw IX D«ri% CSW» CAC Counseling Sen/ice CredBNialed Atoohoism Counselor 1 ndl viduals/Couples/ Families/Groups Community! sign language proficient CONSULTATION VISIT DISCOUNTED 496 White Spruce Blvd. 272-7210 Evening & Saturday appointments availabie 385-4735 iM; .> .. ...jiss tim: imiri ITT"" .^•.••..^•...-^— — - .^....>..^**^-^ —.^^ ^I'li ^'li mtmeti HlliMIMiM*M*i

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FORUM continued ftom p. 3 7:30 p JU., at thc Unitarian Churdi, 220 Aid CotpcMadon, wfll be discussing issues lists. We imist matdi diem letter for letter THIS IS WCIf. HE mo 3W/ A«E We kx3k ktcwesA to headng finm tfae S.'^WntonRd. ofdisabiMiy,homecai)e,andfcg^lri^l5 of and call for caD. THIS »S MARK. HE'6 :»^15 EX-Loi««. atea coD^e grou{>s, SUITS, the Gxy Connie Kurtz and Rutfa Berman, peofde with AIDS on Much 13, at M»^g^retMailinofGeneseohas hdped 66ST FW6HOS AMP ftcit HELPB* DAY TTJEY 3WT SrtJT Uf A6otrr A /AcrfW Mien% Chorus, dbie Womenl Coixii^^ NOW New Yodc Soie LesbiM R^its TiKOTaieWoiriLodieian Chuicfa,oomet our cause by motaaoting tlie station atid Chocus, the Rodiester Rams, Nayim, Tadk Focoe oo-dhfliis, \ril be die fettuted of Goodman aod EastAve. fiom 10 ajn. listing spotisocs foe us. listed bdowate THB IS 3Xf. HE'S G«y. H£ AtSD HMffOoS *» A€a NAtoc utt5 cootrtiFf Mustc, OpenAcmsMCQtheRz^erLakcBGi^ tDl2oooa. ^xitisQtsiriiohaEveadvcnised on tfae Jack 6e A ^tfhvrmL IN A PMCY fferrA^/Min' MHO eoes Tb A iea.7v tt*«. unes -ntf^ I ijo^ a»y^ 8«rr IF HE and Lednn Gcoi;;), and aiTone else we IifeJoagactnMs,ConmeafidRulhate A food demonsoaiioo aod i^ hmch Kinnicutt and Rush Tirrtawi^ shows oneof tfae tfaree coupies suite the New ate itKhided. Cost is $2. friends and oo WHAM, If each petsoo reading this A SMP TKMNis ^Mveie. HE UIQES CUSSICAI. wwNES THAT HE wtstms Twr Enined. If we aH woiiE tpgetfaei;^i7e can Atto 15 VElCy TMM. we HATS HiMl mdDeBodiestcraoQodd fbr the wodd to Yoik Oly^ Boaid cfEdudtian «o recc^ fiunttyaie encoun^ed to attend. Pte- WDukl make an cfifacttolettmo^xitisais Miwc, cMooounr Clip leg c^SAM AMO a^fc NElfe^AS OCAO ME fbOov. ntze dotnestic partnership for mo^cal teg^stration bjr ^£Bdl 11 is lequiEed To know of his/her di^ilcasure, wc could HEY, dtw4l I IEFT A^fi« TJM«^ 12? Iheg^otfisicpcesentDdattfaeFcb, 13 and dental bendtts. Ihey have appeased VBffsxa or for more infoanatioa, call havcabigcBSsct Rgtfaetmotr^ifyDUwotk TIRElC. HE'S -wr TJIE oo natkxialandk)cd fsdkshow pRjg^ains, ^6m6 7b /Clii. meetiDg wete: Roch^tcar Lesbiaa and 2444S065 between 8:30 am - 4:30 pjn. focar^rof tfae listed agencies, kt your OF 6uy )bt/p U«E Tto TjW T»«E WC*. 6 Gs^ PoUdcd Caucus, Lanixk ^Codak), indudtngZ^bKuinrand GraUiL managetnent know of your diqdesKSure TlMEJ A VtK IS Ol^Qqg^ AIDS RodMsta; LesUm G»r Ih^ hove been active in lobbying die ESPA hosts''Ni^t of witfa tfaeir dioice of advertising. Thatiks Biacnvl Pocpk in He^ Sdenoes, Bar NewYodcQ^^adioQlstouBedieRainbow for your cfiford BETT]^ TkV/ AaeodatfattforlfanaanR^^iteofWcscem Codition ojokulum, stattK^ in tfae fiist 100 Pardes** Match 6 ^xxisofs who advertise oo WHAM A AMM New Yorir,ThttdPresbyua3an Churdi The Eix^)ire State Pdde Agenda dunt^ die Jack Kinnicutt and Rush Gajr/Lesbian Suport Grouip^ GALE nic and scEud ocieniatiQQ tderance, and (ESP^wilhoedtstifdiannud't^^^of 'Atorif (Giy and Lesbian Educatots), Out and has aroused hotnophobic oootxovetay. 100 P»iies"on&&rch6a8partof didr Dec 7 & 8,199^ Jan. 6 & 7,1993) arc: Abcxii;Lesbian Gay BisexualTaskFoeoe Ihey are dso tcacw^ng die state to pro­ find pudi for passE^ ofalesbian and gsqr Jack ISmdctet — Azditectuid D^ges^ oftt»eUnitananUtumsaiistChuich,Dig- mote the March for Lesbian, Gay and dvil d^its bin in New Yodc State* Aquuas Itistitute^ Bs^^ Benadrji (two BiSezud Rights in Washii^ton, D.C tinoes), Ihe Bcq>erStc»c, CBS, Cellular TWIS 15 -JM'S FMILi* »*» SitoTHEff, SiSTBC ANO THIS IS TKfS CAT, SPWKV. 50, 6*acAiJLV Uf¥^ A nity<-Int]^ut7Rodiestec,He^)ingPeofde Over 100 parties wdl be hostod across wtdb AIDS, Lambda Amsucur Radio onApxfl25. the stite as ksbian and g^ dtsecis ctiae One,Cook'sChaii^>agne,Country^0CUe MoTWBt. 7>gy UH^ 3AY Ai^ THEY A«E MOCt S^PcttttvC. HE IS FAT LAZy ANP HE MOSS TMCH BITCH A Qub Fii^iet Lakes Chapter, Gay Fa- CcMinie and Ruth have been £dends money to suf^KKt passage of die dvil Redtois,IXx3mCdiubi;Fa4ger's Cofiet^ THE EED. OHlT dxrs' Gfotf>, More Lig^t (Ekiwntown i!br33yeais,fcrl8ofv(Mdidiqrhivcbeen dg^ts bill The State Assembly has Foct laudenfale, Geneva Foiri, Gensatia, T»t HIS MAJMugP GoU Bond Powder, '^Guys and Dolls," ^Ifn HIS tAerrttgtt Ano United Presbytetjan Church), Gay Les- partners. Ihey are both grandmothers passed the bill and it now must go 0ILti x*% MIS smn^ HEYI EVEN A EAY <:d^«*C SHOP bian Bisexual andFncnds Assodadon of and have nine grandchiidren between dttougjhtheSenateinotdcrtobeootnelaw. Hanes (two times), Hedt^ Jevodets, AM SO MMO ^ Anr ^MILY. I^^^ibnd Hospitd, Holklay Inn Down­ A UTiie Pw«Y 5 U. of Rochester, COAP, GALAXE them. They live in Brooklyn, Connicand Every state that borders New Yoti^ ex- X IMVE -VttBt CtmOtUM-- pC<{toz), Em^nie State Pdde Agenda, Rudi have been dicNOW New Yoric ccpt Pennsyhrania, has such a law — town, Hooked on Phonics, Hotne Rjr- otte CF tSAOti Patados, Parents and Blends ofLesbians State Lesbian Rights Task Force co- despite thefactthatNew Yoric has the tudiu^gCotp.JsaacHeatingJesuitSdioQls, A»ec3M^! and Gzy% Gay Alliance ofthe Genesee chairs for three years. second latgest ksbian and g^ population Larry Kir^ The linodn Group (two T Valey, and Brotheis United. NOW mectir^ arc open to die public. in the nation, aoooeding to ESP A execu­ times), M &T Bank (two times},^^nne CanBajb,244-9%2,byMarcfa8tD reserve tive director, Dick Dadey. Corps, Mercy H^ (two times), Mike Ordway^s Video Awareness (two times). ^.<^ O O NOW meetitig to focus child care for die meeting. 'The N^t of 100 Parties" diis year is Motorola, Natiorid Dynamic Langiiagje dcsigpfd to put pressure on representa­ Oo oil lesbian issues T^ies, Nazaieth CoDege, New York Lot­ inV nutrition talk tives to vote in fevor of passage of die teries, Perkins (two times), 'Thantotn of 'Lesbi^^ Issues are Woman Issvies, state dvil d^ts biD. L^st year, over 2,500 thc Opera," Plastic Lobby, Prevention Wctnen Issues aze Lesbian Issues" is the As part of a continuing senes of people p>artic^3ated across die state. This Magazine, Reeds Jewders, Rcjuvcx, ^^WgicY topic ofa Greater Rochester Nadonal monthly programs on nutritkxi for 1-QV year, more than 3^500 people are ex­ Kochester Colonial Windo-ws (two Ot^fttmatkxt-^cerWctmB^ (NOW) gen- ^ puhigvef»upl^EB2dacthLSdinckier,M pected to take part, reflecting an enor­ times), RG&E, RTM Cellular, Rund's eralmeering^schcduled for March 16at attorney with Monroe County L^^ mous increase in political awareness Restaurants (two times\,RushLimbaugh wtthm the ksbtan andg^ Gommunay. Slow, Salvation Am^, Seats, Shepard Hosts across the state have parties in Ford, Strathallen Furniture, Tc^o, their homes and askguesis to make dona­ ValuRite (two times). Verbal Advantage, tions to the Pdde Agenda. In New Yotk Visa, Vlask:Pickfcs, V.OJL Remote Con­ Q^,theevenir^'seventswillculminate in trol, and Wolfe Qxnmunity Newspa­ an enormous dance party to be held at pers. the Continental Qub in Manhattan. Here in Rodiester, the evening wiQ cubninate in Ritsb LJmlksj^. -— ACC Long Dis­ a party at Carpe Diem, 99 Court St tance, Alka Sdt2cr, Allergy Free Air Htecs, AIIianccforAffixdahlcHcahhCarc,Ameri- can Spectator, Armstrong Heating, Political Caucus report Avecno Lotion Soap, Avon Books, CBS (two rimes), Cepacol Lozenges (two lists advertisers for times),Channd8 (three times), Chrysler, anti-gay broadcasters Qorets, Conr^uscrve, Country Wdc CuABtU Realtors, Coit Qeaners, Denn/s, Dioon limbaugh, Kinnicut Cellular, Duration Nasal Spray, Grey­ hound, "Guys and Dcdls," Hooked on kUa.SttU' By Rich Ognibene Phonics (two rimes), Larry King, We at the Rochester Lcixan and Gay Liftmaster, National Dynamic Lariguage Politicd Caucus have continued to moni­ Tapes, Natrol Ester-C, Nutri-System, i tor tlie anthg^ statements of talk show Oldsmobile, Panasonic (two dmes). host Jade Kinrticutt on WHAM. As politi­ Rush Merchandise, Salvadon Army, cians become iiKieasiz^ sensitive to talk Sears (two times),Sna|^e,Sunoco,Tent show ptessute, it is more cdticd now than Qty (two times), USAar, Verbal Advan- ever tihatwe ace vigilant in defetiding our­ t^c, Visa, W^ Street Joumai, and selves. W^imans. Thc conservative tigjit is well-orga­ nized with laige photie banks and mailing

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