The Emptu Qoset NEW YORK STATE S OLDEST GAY NEWSPAPER

State Assembly 1 Ji passes bias bill By Mkjiclc Moore it would be approved in the S»atc if the sex­ A1>U1 to tncfcase penalties for bias-related ual orieruadon woidic^ was removed, accor-

crimes in New York state was passed foy the ding CO che Associated Press. 1'] state Assembly on June 22 by a vote of The caucus and the gay lobby group n 122-20. recently formed a coalition co push for The bill raises penalties for crimes com­ passage of the bill in the L^slacure. mitted against people solely because of their The Assembly's vote comes in che wake sexual orientation, race, religion, age, na­ of an annual teport on anci-gay violence by tional origin, disability or sex. It also caUs che National Gsey and Lesbian liisk I^rce chat for a spedal statewide |>rosecutor to have the ranks New York in thc "National Tbp Tfcn** power to supersede locai authorities who of states reporting the most anti-^ty critnes the Legislature believes aren't adequately en­ for 1987. The repon said 408 bias crimes, forcing the bias laws. including 20 murders, were committed Libby Post, co-chairperson of the New against lesbians and gay tnen in the scate last ^&>rfc State Lesbian and Oay Lobby, which has year. Thc bias unit of the New York City been working for passage of the bill for police department reported a 200 percem in­ months, said she hopes the bill's scrong crease in bias-related crimes between 1986 bipartisan support in che Assembly will en­ and 1987. courage che Republican-concroUed Senate to About 100 people, many from upstate, par­ About 80 people merctied down Monroe Avenue on June 2ft. pass a similar bill under consideration there. ticipated in a lobby day for the bill ^>onsored by the New York State Lesbian and Gay Lob- photo by Libby Pickering by on June 21, Post said. The lobby is en­ couraging lesbian and gay coitscituems to visit tfaeir senators at their home ofBces, and has distrilHiied 11,000 postcards addressed co Gov. Mario Cuomo and Sen. Dale Volker, Kiss-iity marclt clialrperK>n of thc Senate Codes Cotmnittee, urging passage of the bias bill. Cuomo has been negociating with Ntolker for passage of the bill, said Virginia Apuzzo, call attention to the governor's liason to che state's lesbian and gay communicy. **I am encouraged when Sen. Dale X^lker says, as he dkl in thc press (last) week, that sexual orientadon is cKX the tna^ obstacle anti-eay violence CO passage of che bill," she said. "That tells me that these negotiations have been very By Michele Moore Owens called for a three-fold sqpproach to productive." '*V^*U ttervcr be siJent stg2itif Wt7i never reducing anti-gay sentiment: political ac­ Democratic Assemblyman Roger Green ot The gay and lesbian communicy must keep be sdeat agstitt!" tivism; healing, within the gay conununity. Brooklyn, chairperson of the scate pressure on Cuomo as well as members of About 120 people, carrying pink helium people with AIDS and those who have suf­ Legislature's Blade and Puerto Rican Caucus che Senate, Post said. baUoons and shouting slogans, marched fered from discrimination; and education. and a sponsor of che bill, told reporters at •'While he says (the bill) is a priority, wc down Monroe Avenue the night of June 28 He said educatiotuU efforts in the near future a June 16 press conference thac the Senate have to make sure it stays a priority and he'U in support of lesbian and gay rights and to wUl include members of the gay and lesbian concinues to balk at approving a t>ias bill con­ hattie for it down to the wire," she said. protest anti-gay violence as dozens of conununity meeting with representatives taining a sexual orientacion provision. He 'Anyone who stands in the way of hav­ onlookers watched and several people ver­ from tadio station WDKX-FM to discuss anti­ said Senate officials cold him lasc year when ing the bill passed is a silent partner in every baUy harassed the marchers. gay comments a disc jockey made on the the same bill was before the Legislature that bias critne that takes place," Post added. AlxNit 80 lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and air recently. heterosexuals walked from New Life At the end of the rally, participants form­ '* Presbyterian Church at Rosedale Street to a ed a latge circle and kissed or hugged each parking lot at the comer of Monroe Avenue other under ehe glare of lights from televi­ and Goodman Street, where they hdd a brief sion news crews. I4th annual Gay Picnic raUy and kiss-in. Other demonstrators join­ A Rochester man was arrested for i^outii^ ed them, and sevetal teenagers and young obscenities at the ttuuchers. accorditig to the adults sat on cars and in the backs of pickup June 29 Detnocrat & Chrotiicle. Daniel G. trucks, shouting anti-gay comments. Laimi III. 18. of Monroe Avenue, was charg­ to be held July 17 Members of Rochester ACT UP (The AIDS ed with disorderiy conduct. Coalition to Unleash Power), the group that sponsored the march and Idss-in, said they The aiuiuai Gay Community Picnic, spon­ Tickets are f 10 in advance and 111 at the had decided to hold the event on Monroe sored by thc Gay Alliance of Genesee VUley, gate, and are available at Anthony's 522, 522 Avenue because several reported attacks on will t>e held at Genesee VaUcy Park on Sun­ East Main St.; thc Avenue Pub, 522 Monroe gays have occurred there in the last few day, July 17 from I to 6 p.m. Ave.; Bachelor Fomm, 1065 East Main St.; years. The Alliance will provide an alcohol-free Liberty, 123 Uberty Pole Wty; Mike's Bar, Rally speaker Don Ziegler, who shelter at this year's picnic for thc flisi time. 139 State St.; Parkleigh, 215 Pa^k Ave.; Pauls represented the Lebian and Gay Focus of AU Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages Grocery. 644 Monroe Ave.; the Roman. 109 Peoples Congress, mentioned a comment will be avaUable at thc picnic. The food will Uberty Pole Waty; Rosie's, 219 Monroe Ave.; frooi Highland Section police officer David be prepared by Roy Lawrence of Lettuce and Silkwood Books, 633 Monroe Ave.; and 12ira, Beswick, quoted in thc Tintes-Utiioti that Leaf restaurant on Monroe Avenue. 153 Liberty Pole Wiy. They arc also available day, that there aren't "any more gay victims Live etuenaitunent will be provided by the ftom the Gay Alliance; call 244-8640 for Chan any other victims" of violence. Ziegler Rochester Gay Men's Chorus and the information. said he had once been attacked in the park- Rochester ^^mien's Conununity Chorus, and The park is wheelchair accessible. Park­ ii^ lot where the rally was held and another local disc jockey Hector will play dance ing will be available in the lot at the end of time on Monroe Avenue. music. Crittenden Boulevard. He and the other speakers. Gay AUiance Thc door prize for this year's raffle is a For more information, call the Gay of Genesee Valley Presidem Autumn Craft VCR. Alliance. and Vice President Bob Owens, saJd since the begiiming of the AIDS crisis, anti-gay harasstnent and violence have increased * • across tbe country, and they called for more money to fight the epidemic The march and kiss-in were also a cddMa- tk>n ofthe 19th anniversary of thc Stonewall i riou in New IftHrk City» which tnarioed thc bcgtnning of cbe coflCetl^KMary gay rights

**Tlic progress since dicii has been slow; palnfWy stow/' Owea» said at tfae nlly. "Our |ob faas been ouKle mofc dtfRcutt 1^ the pccteot AIDS crisit, a crisis tfaat was Lun Leiami MMfJeelc ftiedliien flteile nade wone by cfae fteagn adminiMfatAon. rNiQ et tne Me^lii eflef ttie ineidi* wtBtisf wm on tnetr aas fwiicr QHDi appnipnMc pholb by Ubby Picksring EMPTY CIJOSET JULY 1S88 Editorial Gays should urge Senate to pass bias bill

VirginiVifvinlQa ApuzzoAnuzzn , N<-Neww YnrlYorkr Stat^e tlrGovw . fort^w 'ai Ki'ibiacs KSbiUU ^k-*tha*t ^^A*41«*contaitts« -a> sexuac^rm^ll orientartri^i^t^­. crime<~rim^s< perpetraterhMvw^»Md^ againsaoalnctr membernw^mhefsS oOff thtfaeC BttipiEtXtptyY CloseClOSCtt coverinCOVeiillgg gagayy anandd lesbiaIcsbian Mario Cuomo's Uason to the lesbian and gay tion provision. minority groups wiU not be tolerated in this conununity otganizations. cotnmunity, said it best: "Bravo for the The Lobby is asking membets of the gay state, and would be a first step toward reduc­ The Gannett daUies usuaUy write about Assembly; bravo for the Lobby." and lesbian commtmity, and atiyone con­ ing the violence. gays only in relation to the AIDS epidemic, The state Assembly, after months and cerned with the promotion of human rights or when anti-gay forces protest gay speakers months of lobbying by the New York State for everyone and the reduction of hate- in high school classes. But tiews about the Lesbian and Gay Lobby and other groups, motivated violence, to send letters and Other media should everyday Uves of lesbians and gay men is has passed the bias-related crime biU. which postcards to their senators, Cuomo, aiid Sen. needed as much, If not more than, coverage increases penalties for crimes committed Dale Volker. chairperson oif the Senate Codes cover quiet side of the controversies. against people solely because of their sex­ Committee, uiging them to pass the bias biU. ual orientation, race, religion, age. national Extra postcards are available in the Empty of gay community origin. disabUity or sex. Closet ofRce; caU 244-9030 for information. Correction But the fight for the biU hasn't ended. The Anti-gay violence has increased in New In its June 23 issue. City newspaper legislation has not yet come up for a vote in York state and across the country since the pubUshed a story by Christopher Gariock on The photografA of Tim Mains on page one thc Republican-controlled sute Senate, AIDS crisis began. A bias-related violence OMEGA (Older, Mature & Gay Action/Ad­ of the June Eaapty Closet was taken by Tom which has been reluctant in the past to vote law^ would send a clear message that hate vocacy). It's nice to sec publicatiofis besides Beach. Letters

Gay Pridef: Buffalo now has a spiritual If, Mr. Cohen, coming out ofthe closet is support group for all those touched by the so we can make points, cruise the Are we missing AIDS virus: mates, friends, families, and bookstores, have "women only" functions, Thank you to those who arc positive all can get the emo­ beat the bushes in thc parks and beaches, tional support they need. support gay bathhouses and have "top-free" the real meaning There is also a "house" where those with protests, and continue to spread AIDS those who helped AIDS can stay when all other avenues are amongst our own. is there any degree of shut to them. Benedict House was started by pride there? of 'gay pride?' a Roman Catholic priest, but gay men and Perhaps as "Gay Pride" comes into thc with AIDS benefit women can support it, and should. spotlight this year, we should use the il­ To the Editor: lumination to really take a look at ourselves lb thc Etiitor: Just a few thoughts as we approach the Gay Pride?: On June 28, a group calling and see what others see and decide if we like On June 4 1 celebrated 13 years of doing 19th anniversary of the "official" start of itself ACT UP (acronyms make me sick!) is the self-image that we project. business as the Avenue Pub. lb nuirk the oc­ Gay Pride: planning a "Kiss-In" to "celebrate 19 years Granted we arc diverse. From leather to casion we held a joint benefit for AIDS Gay Pride!: On Memorial Day I attended of gay, lesbian and bisexual empowerment." drag; butch to femme; single to coupled; Rochester and Helping People with AIDS^ a memorial service in Buffalo that honored I say, is this really the kind of "power" we monogamous (whatever definition you may and, as we had hoped, shared an evening of those who have died of AIDS and those who want? give it) to an "open relationship"; a "bar per­ much greater worth than an ordinary an­ need support in the loss of loved ones and ACT UP should be renamed ACT OUT, son' ' to a homebody, we arc varied, but we niversary party. also chose who may now have it. It w^as a especiaUy when they make a statement like StiU have a common thread and how we The benefit, titled "An Evening of Hope, very positive effon. "the kiss-in is the perfect way for us as sex­ choose to weave that thread into our Hves, Charity, and Faith in Eacti uthcr." * consisted While Rochester did not have such a ser­ ual outlaws to demonstrate how outraged it still is not the fabric of our entire being. of speakets. music, a raffle, an auction and vice, and there were over 50 cities that did. and outrageous we are." Outlaws? Many say AIDS has brought "us" together, the talents of local performers. We are pro­ there was a representative of our city there. Outrageous? What "power" will this but we should not forget that we are not a ud to announce that we raised over $3,200 Bishop Clark was there to deliver thc ser­ unleash that will be helpful to AIDS victims one-issue culture and whUe we are address­ to be divided evenly between the two mon. A welcome tic between my former and that they purpon to represent? (ACT UP ing one aspect of "gay" life, are we blinding charities. current hometo^vn. (He was selected due to means The AIDS Coalition to Unleash ourselves to other areas that might need at­ Due to the conununity nature of the event Buffalo's Bishop Head's resistance to serve Power). tention? 1 hope not. we should thank everyone who attetKlcd. for those with AIDS. We should be proud of Gay Pride?: How can wc continue to May this year rekindle, or start, a true spirit it was your donations that made the even­ Bishop Clark.) criticize "them" for attacking us when we of pride in women and men who say they ing a success. In particular I would like to The service was one of various denomina­ do it to ourselves? Aaron Cohen's letter in ascribe to sexual freedom with no harm to thank: John Washbiun, Jackie Nudd and BiU tions from Islam to Judaism and most of the thc June issue [Etnpty Closet] is a prime others. especiaUy themselves. Christian sects. A candlelight procession example. John Faulring, Rochester continued on pg 3. ended the service to "bring light to the Perhaps it is time for homosexuals of both world" at>out the AIDS crisis. sexes to re-examine how they view Gay Pride?: One sad point of thc service themselves before we demand acceptance of was that earlier in the week in Florida. that image by others. Aren't we women and Robert Uplinger died from AIDS. The reason men first and then homosexual, lesbian or I say "sad" is that Bob was the person who gay secondly. Aren't wc the ones who pro­ The Empty Closet risked so much to chaUenge New York State's test the loudest when a "sexual stereotype" sodomy statute all the way to the Supreme of what it is to have feelings for a same-sex is Available at... Court. partner is in the media. AIDS Rochester, Inc., Anthony's 522, Avenue Pub, Needless to say he took manyxisks for all Why do we have to live as an adjective, Bachelor Fbrum, Chatterly's, Gay Aliiance Ljounge, Genesee of us and suffered many things we nuiy fear gay. lesbian, homosexual or any of the Co-Op Ijobby, Uberty, Mama Taccone's, Parkleigh, Paul's Grocery, or fantasize, but never experience. derogatory terms that are used to desribe us Was his fight, for himself and for us. one (and yes. by our own kind)? Aren't we Roman Sauna, Rosie's, Sllkwood Ek>olcs, Tara, Univeraity of that means we can live a "free" lifestyle that human beings first and sextial beings secon- Rochester, Village Green Boolcstora, Woridwide News. may one day cause ourselves and/or others darUy? If not maybe we had better reassess harm? our view of ourselves.

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^^end ibr their insights; Liza, Mahogany, Thotttas called Shere's firing''outrageous" American History, presents numerous in­ already-discriminated minority of an ad, Gina Gentry and Ms. Uhuru, wbo respond­ aad wrote that be was a man of principle. stances of persons being condemned to why didn't Mr. Shere place a letner stating his ed immediately when asked to perform; death for '^unspeakable crimes.** The **of- concerns in the p2^>er? Any group placing Jerry Algooscr Md thc cast of Fotever Plttiti lb dke EdHorx fenaes" were kept feom jurors. If Cal Thomas ads to teach safe-sex behavior shows more for running over and doing a set after their If Dennis Stieft believes that homosexuals wants to present any sort of argument responsibiUty to the pubUc than the efforts performance at the EXiwnstairs Cabaret; and cannot engage in completely safe sexual against homosexuaUty, he should prcstune of Thomas, Shere, Bakker or Swaggart to Roy Lawtence for the proceeds of his pre- behavior, he hasn*t a knowledge of the intell^eiBce of his readers. Each person destroy safe*sex education (the latter two bcneflt dinner. homosexuality. Safe-sex behavior is po6sfl>le can make his or her own decision about the advertising television programs soUciting The bulk of the money raised was through between gays, |ust as it can occur between ad, but only if the ad is printed. The omis­ money which supported acts Mr. Shere and the auction, wfaic±i was made possible by ^ straights. Mr. Shere, in not mentioning sion creates the atmo^>here of 18th-century Mr. Thomas would find vulgar and over 40 donations from area businesses, ar­ possibly imsafe sexual behaviois between hysteria and is inexcusable in the 20th offensive). tists and individuals. Their contributions and straights, is assuming the HIV virus has a century. Fairness doesn't seem to concem Mi: ^lere aiq^port afe greatly appreciated. preference for certain individuals (a notion Since his actiotu raise questiotis of jour- or Mr Thotnas. By worrying about their own Most of all I would like to thank repeatecUy rejected by health experts). Mr. Eialistic ethics, Mr. Shere's dismissal is com­ beliefs, they endanger the health and Rochester's gay community, not only for 13 Sbere*s fear is not that a condom could tMeak pletely justified. If journalism is threatened, freedoms of all citizens of Dayton. yeais of business, but for Iplning us on June durii^ intercourse, but that more homosex­ as Mr Thomas claims, it*s because of peo­ lew 0)cda, lUxAiestcr 4 and generously making the evening of ual acts will occur with increased sex educa­ ple like Mr. Shere controUing what we have 111 **Hope, Charity, and Faith in Each Other * a tion. This assun^Jtion is false, and those who the right to read. Journalism should reflect Ofeda is a taembt^ of Rtichester ACT-UP huge success. share Mr. Shere's ignorance are indifferent to the ideas and attitudes of aU citiaens, popular (AIDS CoaUtion to Utileash Bower) Gmiy Sweet, Airenue Pub thc seventy of the AIDS epidemic. Explicit and lu^kopular Instead of depriving an infbrmation will be the only effective means (tf preveming the further ^Mead of the virus. Studies have already shown thc dramatic pages and should address issues related to decrease of new AIDS cases among gays in £unUy, friends, marriage, religion, intimacy, weU-informed communities. Against this Bulletin cultural context, the women's movement John Washburn hopeful news, one man's prejudice is jeopar- or the process of coming to terms with dlZbig the national commitent to combatii^ oneself. Subtnissions are especiaUy en­ AIDS. couraged from South Asian lesbians and responds to Mr. Thomas, once again, attCfr^Hs a cor­ Board South Asian lesbians and gay men Uving on relation between homosexuality, sex and the subcontinent, in Third ^K^rld countries and Europe. Cohen's charge pornography—the same tactic that has been •Thc Lambda 'Haveler, a travel consulting used during his glory days with Jerry company for the gay community, now has Send submissions by Sept. 30 to Ravi V, Editor's ttote: The Allowing is a tespotise FalweU's Moral Majority. Gays* severest a toU-free hotline that offers itiformation 5300 Santa Monica Blvd., No. 304, Los to a Icffcr published in thejuite issue of the cridcs continue to hide arguments against about hotels, guesthouses, bars, tours, car Angeles, CA 90021. Empty Closet, in which the author, Azrtm homosexuality behind the aU-too-fomUiar rentals and other topics. Call 1-800-TRIP- •IWo fcnUnist researdiers have devdoped €:ohen, criticixdjohti V^^hburtt for public­ shroud of pornography. If one defends por­ GAY Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. a questionnaire for lesbians about sex at ly "stdvisitig tHhers to stay itt the closet.*' nography, he or she must, in Mr. Thomas* and Saturday, noon-5 pm. menopause. Lesbians in thc midst of or past V^atbum is the fbrmer superirttettt^em of opinion it seems, defend homosexuality. tnenopausc who would like to complete a •A new newsletter for disabled lesbians. confldential questioniuure should write to the Bri^tott school distritn wbo has lec­ Despite the fact that homosexuality has Dykes, Disablity and Stuff, is seeking art, tured exttMSively locaUy attd ttatiotially on nothit^ to do with pornography, right- Dr. EUen Cole, Goddard College, Plainfield, graphics, news, letters and essays. Subscrip­ VT 05667. his stntggle with AIDS. wingers are incredibly eager to equate the tions are avaUable on a sUding scale of two for the sake of "decency." Perhaps '*no $8-S20. For a sample copy of the flrst issue •Double Image is an international suf^>ort one complained" about the decrease of por­ send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to and service group for transvestites, transsex­ l>ear Aarons no ads in the paper, because pornography You scream so loudly and say so litde that DD&S. PO Box 6194, Boston, MA 02114. uals, cross-dressers and their families. The is so easily obtainable through magarine Braille and tape copies are available free from group publishes a monthly newsletter which it's difficult to hear you. retailers, book stores, video stores and maU- costs $ 10 per year, and offers other resource John ^I^Mhbum Vtomen*s Braille Press, PO Box 8745, Min­ ordcr catalogs that newspaper ads are hard­ neapolis, MN 55408. information. Write PO Box 71795, Las Mcgas, ly necessary. Safe-sex education, however, • National Organization of Gay and Les­ NV 89170 or call (702)795-8798. isn't ^tridcly availabie, thanks to thc efforts •Submissions arc being sougjit for an an­ of Mr. Thomas* supporters on Capitol HiU. bian Scientists and Technical Professionals (NOGLSTP) is a group for gays in science, thology of writing by Jewish Lesbian Firing of editor 9y decUning thc ad, Mr. Shere assumes he engineering, data processing and high daughters of Holocaust survivors. The col­ knows what is acceptable to his communi­ technology. The group*s goals include pro­ lection will include poetry, black-and-white ty. Does his membership in a literacy coun­ moting dialogue with professioruil organisa­ an and graphics, photos and short stories. completely cil allow him to pick and choose what tions, bettering its members' employment Fiction, historical fiction, biography, Americans can read? If so, why teach peo­ and professional envirotunents and fostering autobiography and other styles will be con­ ple to read? What other ads and articles has inter-city contacts among members. sidered. For more information, write: JLDHS Book, PO Box 6194, Boston, MA 02114. justified Mr. Shere refused? If Mr. Shere thinks his Individual memberships cost $10 per year. readers cannot form their own opinions on For more information, write NOGLSTP, PO • Yale University will host its second an­ the subject of homosexuality, other issues nual Lesbian and Gay Studies Conference Editor's note: The followittg letter was Box 14138, Chicago, IL 60614. must eventuaUy come under his scrutiny. Mr. •Partners: The Newsletter for Gay & Les­ Oct. 29-30 in New Haven, CT. The theme is written to the Democrat & Chronicle and Thomas has strong views of obscenity, but ''Pedagogy and Politics." times-Union in leapaase to an opinion piece bian Couples is conducting a national survey everyone interprets vulgarity and obscenity of couples via a one-p2^e anonymous ques- Papers are invited from the flelds of les­ by tvttiotially syntUcated columtiist and differently. His supporters approach such bian studies, history, Afro-American studies, Moral Majority leader Cal Thomas that was tiofuiaite. The survey asks about discrimiiu­ topics with I-know-it-when-I-see-it attitude tion, children, sources of relationship sup­ women's studies, reUgious studies, foreign pttblished on the two tiewspapers * editorial to justify suppressing tmpopular ideas. literature, comparative literature, biology, pages on June 15- Thotnas described the re­ port and other topics. To receive a copy of Nevertheless, no one should pretend to the questionnaire, call the Empty Closet of­ sociology, political science, gay studies, art cent firing ofDetUiis Shete, ptiblisher ofthe know that which even the Supreme Court history, people of color, anthropology, Dayton Daily News, for refttsittg to print a fice at 244-9030 or write Partners, Box 9685. carmot deflne. Seatde, WA 98109. English literature, classics, theater studies, Jocal gay group's classified ad for safer sex psychology, law and philosophy. tibctures. Mr. Shere should base his concem on what •A collection of coming out stories about was handed to him to print, instead of his the experiences of gay and lesbian South Presentations should be about 20 minutes "He said that such ptat:tices not only long. Abstracts may be sent tO: John BosweU, violated his evangdical Christian beUefs, but **knowledge of the group.'* Nowhere in Mr Asians is scheduled for publication in Thomas* essay does he present the ad*s con­ January 1989- Submissions are being sought cA> Lesbian and Gay Studies Center, YUe Sta­ he believed that it was not possible for tion No. 2585, New Haven, CT 06520. hottMtfsexuals to have completely 'safe' sex tents. Is he afraid of showing the ad as from lesbians and gay men of Indian, and, therefore, to atlvertise the lecture series evidence for his argument? Maybe his sup­ Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bauigladeshi, Nepalcse, •Crowsfeet Dance Collective, a feminist, would twt be in the best interests of the porters wiU deem his essay offensive. Tibetan and Bhutan! descent. multi-cultural group that performed in Dayton cotnmutUty/" Thotttas wrote. Jonathan Katz, in his great book Gay Manuscripts should be flve to 10 typed Rochester last March, wiU offer a workshop in Brattleboro, Vt., Aug. 15-26. The workshop wiU cover modem, African and Caribbean dance, martial arts, American sign language, humor, song, drama, poetry, MAKE OUR BAR Capoeira, tumbling, repertory, composition and improvisation. The cost is $350-500; YOUR BAR... and sliding scale fees, work study and Subscribe to limited scholarships are avaUable. One or two-week workshops are offered, and housing is available. For more informa­ ANTHONY'S tion, write: PO Box 1346, Stuyvesam Sta­ The EMPTY CLOSET tion, New York, NY 10009, or call (212) 941-9636. •The Women's Occupational Health Resource Center publishes a quarterly newsletter and other infonnation on the oc­ cupational health tteeds of women workers. TW emMfTTB i^ FM^I 1>0M'T UT "ii^SK MN^Y ET/ Centre in LotKlon is offerit^ a Lesbian )AX^,Arr.> i H^^E/OFALL Studies Summer School, July 22-25. 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• The seminar fee of 910 includes continen­ NcMTs briefs tal breakfast and lunch. Checks should be ^tate and local news made payable to the Catholic Physicians open Arms MCC, AIDS Rochester Guild and mailed to: Dr. Fernando Ona, to sponsor talks on AIDS Seminar Director, GI Unit, St. Mary's Raising money for Open Arms Metropolitan Community Hospital, 89 Genesee St., Rochester, NY Church and AIDS Rochester will s{$onsor a 14611. Buffalo minister discusses condom controversy series of speakers on the AIDS crisis on The seminar topics: several Thursdays in July and August. *ViIDS: Medical Considerations^* are reluctant to speak to each other about people with AIDS By Thomas Krolak had of the public's attitude about AIDS- Bible condom use was discussed; once, he The talks wU be held at 7 p.m. at Open discussion moderated by Dr C. Richard Andy Wuiiol's observation that in the age prevemive sex. flippantly replied, **In the part between air their pasts, which is especially dangerous Arms MCC, 243 Rosedale St. at Monroe Magntissen, head of the infectious disease of television everyone would be famous for People seemed ignorant and unwiUing to conditioning and VCRs." because of the virus's long incubation Avenue. They arc ftee and open to the puMic unit at St. Mary's Hospital. 15 minutes might apply to the Rev. Carl Thit­ leam mote because of their **squcamish** ap­ The service was condemned by the period, he said. Speakers wiU be provided by AIDS Rochester. "AIDS: Facts and Fallacies," Dr Steven chener, ^pastor of the Unitarian UniversaUst proach to the subject, he said, and the pro­ Vatican as "absurd*' and picketed by 18 pro­ There is plenty of discussion on TV about Coffee and refreshments wiU be served after Scheibel, instructor of medicine. University Church in Amherst, near Buffalo. On May 29 blem was not helped by much of the testers. Tfclevision's Saturday Night Live and transmission of the HIV virus, Thitchener each talk. of Rochester Thitchener qx>ke to a smaU group at Uterature about AIDS. Thitchener's sermon David Letterman joked about the service added, but the main transmission method, The scries: "Role of Health Care Profiesstonal: Preven­ Rochester's First Unitarian Church, 220 was also inspired by a friend's having AIDS. (Lctterman: "I have a late date. I just hope anal intercourse, is hardly ever mentioned. "AIDS: The Impact on Our Community," tion, Diagnosis and Treatment," Dr. WUUam South Winton Road, on how one skirmish He sent press releases before preaching the I can find a Unitarian Church open at this Thitchener also addressed the question, July 14; 'When a Friend Has AIDS;'July 21; Mdenti, associate professor of medicine, UR. in his battle for safe sex unexpectedly sermon, assuming he'd get local media hour.**). "Is it our place as a church to do anything "Men's Intimacy Issues," July 28; "Wbmen's "Psychosocial aspects of AIDS," Dr. Ann became a huge media event. covers^e, but the Associated Press picked up Thitcherier said another Unitarian miriister about this?" The sermon gave examples flom Issues Surrounding AIDS," Aug. 4. Zettelmaier, fellow in psychiatry, UR. On Feb. 8, 1987, Thitchener dispensed the story from the Bttffalo News. Soon local gave condoms to members of his congrega­ history of churches being the consciences of For more information, caU Open Arms "AIDS Hospice: Quo Vadis?", Dr WiUiam condoms to his congregation in the middle TV reporters were interviewing him. and by tion on the same day but was ignored by thc their limes, starting with the anti-slavery MCC at 271-8478 or AIDS Rochester at Morehouse, 6imUy medicine practitioner, St. Quakers. ofhis sermon **The Condom Conundrum.*' the end of the week the nanister was the media. 232-3580. Mary's Hospital. Thitchener said he chose that titie for the focus of worldwide media attention. The worst repercussion of the unsought Panel discussion with speakers. sermon because he had heard the wotd He also became the target of attacks from media attention came 10 days later when the A copy of Thitchener's sermon is available Louise Slai^hter celebrity guest "AIDS: Confidentiality/Privacy," "condom" pronounced * •conundrum," conservative reUgious groups who saw his Buffalo News reported on his 30-year-old in the Health and Psycht^ogy section ofthe at Washhftgton AIDS fund-raiser moderated by Dr. Mart janne Crino. which means *'an unsolved problem" or idea as advocating extramarital sex. Some of criminal record. Thitchener had been ar­ Ubrary at the Gay Alliance of Genesee VtUey, Democradc Rep. Louise Slaughter was one president-elect. Catholic Physicians' Guild. "puzzle," and this was the impression he had his critics demanded to know where in the rested several times for exposing himself in 713 Motiroe Ave. of 13 niefnt>er5 of Cotigress and several other "Ethical Perspective," Colleen Clements, public. poUticians ind celebrities w^ho participated assistant professor of psychiatry, UR. The incidents were "part of my past,*' he in 20 parties held in Washington, D.C. on "Theological Rcfleaion." Marvin Mich, said, and had been dealt with "appropriate­ June 9 to raise money for the city's associate professor of moral theology, St. Albany gay demonstrators ly." The minister said he briefly considered B-O-O-K-S Whitman-Walker Clinic and the Warwick Bernard's Institute. Above: The Toronto team at the Rochester Historical Bowling suicide after the newspaper reports ap­ Foundation, which beneflts minority AIDS "AIDS: The Legal Landscape," Jane Society's fund-raiser for Helping People With AIDS (HPA), June 25 at peared, then found that his congregation programs. Greenlaw, assistant professor of medical Clover Lanes. Almost 50 bowlers from Rochester, Bufbilo, Pittsburgh convicted of trespassing completely supported him during his ordeal. Participants in the event met for cocktails, humanities, UR. and Toronto raised more than $500. Photo by Brian E. Overall, he thought his sermon had been then moved on to their choice of 19 dinner "Living With AIDS," a person with AIDS. By Michele Moore said, *You have to move; you*re blocking the successfol in making people more aware of parties at area residences. "Compassion: The Christian Community Below: John Washburn, the former Brighton superintendent of Nine demonstrators who were arrested for cleaning person."' their sexuality and less- inhibited about —The Washington Blade, Washington, Response,' * Kenneth Scarciotta, Deacon, schools who has lectured locally and nationally on his struggle with sitting in at the Albany mayor*s office to pro­ At their May 12 court appearance, the pro­ discussing it. Thitchener received thanks DC. Diocese of Rochester. AIDS, speaking at "An Evening of Hope, Charity and Faith in Each test the defeat of a lesbian and gay rights or­ testers were found guUty and flned $100 from the San Franscisco Sheriffs Depart­ Panel discussion with speakers. Other" at the*Avenue Pub. The event celebrated the bar's 13th dinance have been found guilty of each. Mow and another demonstrator spent ment and "from as Car away as Nigeria." A St. Mary*s seminar In July Concluding remarks, Dr. Richard J. trespassing. 15 days in jail rather than pay the flne. conservative New York State coUegc run by . to examine medicine, law, Brzustowicz, president, CathoUc Physicians* anniversary and raised more than $3,200 fbr HPA and AIDS VIDEO Rochester. photo by Libby Pickering More than a dozen protesters plaimed to Jim Perry, executive director of thc Lob­ an order of nuns requested condoms from morality and the AIDS crisis Guild. hold a sit-in in the lobby of Albany City Hall by, said the sit-in attracted Uttle media atten­ him for a biology class lecture. A day-long seminar for health care profes­ on March 7 after the city's Common Coun­ tion, and thc 12 who sat in have decided not In the sermon Thitchener also mention­ sionals and the pubUc, "Medicine, Law and ACT UP l>ecomcs task force cil voted down the ordinance. They to appeal their cases. ed other sexually transmitted diseasc^s and REMTALS MoraUty Focus on AIDS," will be held at St. of Peace A. Justice Education Center discovered that the door to the mayor's con­ "VHr decided not to pursue it any further," explained why people have problems com­ Mary's Hospital on Saturday, July 16. In an eflbrt to address AIDS justice issues, ference room was open and decided instead he said. "The judge just accepced that the municating about sex. Bisexual men are ter- Speakers include Dr. WilUam Valenti, an activist group Rochester ACT UP (The AIDS to stay in the room until moming and then deputy chief of police had the right to essen­ rifled their wives wUl find out about their AIDS expert and head of the infectious Coalition to Unleash Power) became a task meet with thernayor, who had opposed the tially extend a license to us to be there, and double lives. Parents don't want to sound disease unit at the University of Rochester force of the Rochester Peace and Justice ordinance, said Carolyn Mow, one of the to revoke that license." Medical Cciucc; and Dr. WiUiam Morehouse, Education Center (PJEC) on June 23. permissive to their chUdrcn and are afl^d 633 Momoe Ave. protesters. they'll discover that their children are hav­ who in the past several years has co- "ACT UP and PJEC arc mutuaUy reinforc­ Post said Common Council members (1 block west of Oxford) The police assured them that they would claimed that no evidence existed that les­ ing sex, Thitchener said, so they abdicate sponsored two local seminars on converting ing," said PJEC disarmament coordinator not be arrested, but returned at 4 a.m., when bians and gay men were discriminated their roles as educators, letting their kids be 473-8110 t lesbians and gay men to heterosexuality. Jack Bradigan Spula. "ACT^JP is interested most of the demonstrators were asleep, and against in Albany. Democratic Alderwoman bombarded by a "barrage of sexual Thc seminar is sponsored by St. Mary's, in peace and ending exploitation... ail the arrested the 12 people who had remained in Nancy Burton, who introduced the gay civil messages" feom our culture. Sexual partners the Catholic Physicians* GuUd and St. Ber­ things that take away the resources to flght thc offlce, charging them with trespassing. rights ordinance to Common Council, nard's Institute. The program wiU be held at AIDS and end discrimination." "It reaUy looked like a set-up by the cops," recently introduced a new bill giving the ci­ th^ hospital auditorium, 89 Genesee St., PJEC is a non-proflt oiganization found­ said Libby Post, co-chairperson of the New ty Human Rights Commission authority to from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ed in 1974. The organization's five other task York Sute Lesbian and Gay Lobby. "They keep track of discriinination against lesbians forces focus on disarmament, the Middle said, *V:>u can stay,* and then at 4 a.m. they and gay men. Post said. Workshops on addicted gays, East, Central and Latin America, and food David A. Bischoping PWAs, to be held in Buffalo and hunger issues. Richard Fenwick Addiction Recovery Corporation is presen­ Topfree picnic a success ting thc seminar "Special TTPcatment for New York City man stabbed in CONTRACTORS Special Populations," including workshops anti-gay attack on treating lesbians and gay men and peo­ A New York City man is in critical condi­ Older Home Specialists ple with AIDS, in Buffalo on Aug. 18. tion after he was attacked by 10 youths The seminar wUl be held at the Hyatt shouting anti-gay epithets and stabbed in the Regency hotel, 2 Fountain Plaza, from 9 a.m. Design • Drywall • Painting neck while he was in Central Park on a day to 5 p.m. Thc workshop on "Treatment in early June. Carpentry • Decks Issues for the Gay/Lesbian Person** wiU begin Richard Mclia was standing in the park Atx>iit 60 women, men and Roofing & Gutters at 1:30 p.m., and "AIDS and Chemical talking to another man, Geofge Pino, wben Additions Dependency" will begin at 2:45 p.m. The two youths approached the pair and hit children attended thle year's tiKTO workshops will be presented by direc­ Topfree picnic on Sat. June 25 at Melia with a stick. The youths walked away, tors of Pride Institute, an addiction rccoveiy then returned with eight others and attack­ Geneaee Valley Parle. The center for gay men and lesbians, and the ed Melia and Pino again, stabbing Melia in participants played volleyball and president of the National Lesbian and Gay Obituaries hadwysack, canoed and Repairs to fuil replacement Health Foundation. the neck and punching Pino in the face. Because of the anti-gay names the at­ conversed. Netttier hecklers nor Any size jobs at all The $60 workshop fee includes lunch and tion in the Hillsborough County public Free estimates tackers direacd at the two men. police have Robert Uplinger the police made an appearance. materials. FOr more information, caU Joaruie classifled the incident as a bias attack school system. Cail & leave message Simonetti at (717)627-0790, or write: regardless of whether Melia and Pino are gay. Roben Rtul Uplingcn who battled a chaige Uplinger is survived by his brother, Mark, Top photo by C. Anton Bach; ARC/The Tfcrraces, PO Box 729^ Ephrata, PA —Philadelphia Gay News of soliciting sex from an undercover police his sister, Linda Vuhy and his grandmother, bottom photo by J. Bowker 17522. ofiflcer all the v^y to the U.S. Supreme Court, Mildred Ricigliano. 325-1198 died Saturday May 21 in 'Hunpa, Florida, from complications associated with AIDS. Robert Bachelar AU-Terrain Bicycles Our Specialty He was 37. Robert E. Bachelar, who attended Uplinger wa<: arrested in 1981 in Buffalo Rochester Institute of Technology and lived Puch and Miyata priced from $249. after inviting an undercover police officer in Rochester from the mid-1970s until the GT AU Tkrmin starting at $333. to his home to engage in oral sex. He was early 80s, died Sunday, May 22 in New York Off road by K.G. Engineering from $429. convicted of loitering in a public place for City from complications associated with the purpose of soliciting for "deviate sexual AIDS. intercourse." Bachelar, who was in his 30s, worked for rROQWI iOOIORS The New York Coun of Appeals ovenum- National Media in New York. He is survived BICNCLE SHOP ANO PERSONAL FITNESS CENTER ed tfae lower coun's decision, however, by his parents, his brocher and his lover, 1149CULyERROAD < 473-3724 because a previous coun decision, Pet>ple vs. Barry. Op«n: Sal. S Mon. KM; MM. KV6:1bM.» Thuia.. & Fri. KVS Otiofre, had declared the scate sodomy law Contributions in Bachelar's name tnay be unconstitutional. Thc sodomy law includ­ made to AIDS Rochester; 20 University Ave., ii ed language banning "deviate sexual inter- Rochester. NY 14605> I i coucse.*' The appeals coun ruled that since We do it without shorts'' PRIZES! PRIZES! PRIZES! it was rK> longer ill^al to engage in sodonoy, The Empty Clttset will publish obituaries it could not be ille^il to solicit for sodomy. Frnnily Rminiont, Company Picnics of members of the gay and lesbian communi­ Biocic Parties, Birthdays h Carnivals Alter hearing arguments in the case in ty as news and a community service. In most January 1981, the U.S. Supreme Coun hiled • Residential & Commercial From 30 up cases, wc depend on friends andA>r relatives that it should noc have accepted the case, of the deceased to ttotify us of the death and Also: Water Balloon Headquarters thus upholding the appeals coun decisioii. provide us with a photo, information about • FREE Estimates KINO SALESICCHfRT JESTER At the time ^the Supreme Coun hearing, the deceased's involvement in the communi­ UpUnger was a teacher for the New \brk ty and plans for a memorial service. To 442»8ft22 Department of Health in Bufialo. where be repon a death, please call Michele Moore at 46 Sao^r Drive (bstws*n East and University bsMnd Empira Elsctrtc) • Fully Insured woriM4 with tfovUed eWldmi. He ooo­ 244-9030 or write: Empty Closet, Box F, 713 It's never too late to have a tinued to work there umil 1985, when he Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14607. happy childhqodi inoved to taaupa to accept a tcacjilng posi­ OFHCE; 654-8642 MAERsttI .:KV'. 6 EMPTY CLOSET JULY 1988 JULY 1988 EMPTY CLOSET

Wick vs. Bowers decision, in which thc comodations or denied health care because Sen. Jobn Br^gs to bar gay teachers and was Supreme Coim upheld thc Geofgia sodomy of their sexual orientation. opposed to thc Lyndon LaRouche AIDS in­ Newsfronts statute and ruled that gay men and lesbians Baltimote had bcoi one of thc few rctnaln- itiative in 1986. Court mles are not entitled to ri^t-to-prhracy protec­ ing major cities on thc East Coast not pro­ WUIacc will be active as a UFW official in tions under thc Constitution. In Ooe vs. viding some form of protection for gays. opposition to California legislation that is man may sue CIA Webster, attorneys sought a similar ap* New York City. Buffalo, Boston, considered oppressive by the gay lobbying Rochesterian proach. urging thc coiut to rule that gays had Philaddphia, VE^hington. D.C. aixl Atlanta* effort in thc cj^tal. House votes against anti-gay violence no constitutional protections for have passed imilar legislation. The union says it has launched thc new for firing him employment. to join who introduced the perfecting amendment, —Carol Ehriich in Gay Ctmtmunity News, gnpe boycott, "Thc Wrath of Grapes," The U.S. House of Representatives voted lesbians, he was adamantly opposed to hav­ Doc, a former CIA intelligence technician, Boston, and Wendy Parker in The because grape growers use five pesticides overwhelmingly in May to defeat an attempt ing sexual orientation "elevated to the status said the amendment was intended to address Gay rights and civil tibcftlcs attorneys said Gekas* "concem about the elevation or the was fired in 1982 after he revealed that he WMtington Blatle, WSashington, D.C. that cause health aiKl reproductive problems, Freedom Ride by gay rights opponents to delete crimes of religion and of race and of ethnicity*' in the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a wsis gay to a security official durit^ a routine including cancer and birth defects, for farm motivated by prejudice against gays from a studying hate crimes. creation of rights for gay groups" .but still modest victory for gays in mid-Jtme when indicates "we do want to collect hate crime interview. Thc CIA claimed Doe's sexual workers. The chemicals also pose threats to list of statistics to be collected by the Justice Rather than vote on the Gekas amendment it upheld thc right of a gay man to sue the orientation posed a risk to national security Massachusetts consumers and thc environmem. through South Depanment. The House then voted by a to delete sexual orientation from the bill, the statistics" about crimes against lesbians and CIA over its decisioa to fire him because of gay men. but refused to disclose how Doe posed such The boycott has been backed the £n- large majority to approve the Hate Crime House voted on a "perfecting amendment" his homosexuality. a risk. Rochester activist Manin Hiraga will be Roben Bray, communications director for police spy on viroimicntal Protection Agency and many Statistics Act to compile such data. which changed "sexual orienUtion" to The decision, I}oe vs. Webster^ was writ­ The Supreme Court's ruling sends Doe's joining four other gay men and a lesbian on "homosexuality or heterosexuality" and the Human Rights Campaign Fund, said the ten by Chief Jusdce ^Bdlliam Rehnquist. Con* public health and consumer advocacy thc Lesbian and Gay Freedom Ride 1988, Thc bill, introduced by Michigan case back to thc U.S. District Court in groups. Democrat Rep. John Conyers Jr., requires the added a sentence to make clear that vote "is the fitst time in history that the sidcfcd thc court's arch conservative, Rehn­ gay groups which will travel through the South this House has demonstrated a concem (about) Washington, D.C, where Doe's attorneys The boycott demands also include fair Justice Depanment to collect and publish ''Nothing in this Act creates a right for an in­ quist was expected to side with the court's will be allowed to press the CIA for specific summer, stopping in many of the same cities dividual to bring action complaining of oppression against lesbians and gay men." tradition of upholding the CIA*s nearly electiotis for form workers and good fiuth visited by civil rights Freedom Riders in the data "on the incidence of criminal acts that information on why it chose to fire him. The chief of thc 80-person police force at collective bargaining. Although the first manifest prejudice based on race, religion, discrimination based on homosexuality." —Lisa M. Keen and Lou Chibbaro Jr in the unlimited authority to fire employees on thc Massachusetts capital in Boston has ad­ 1960s. The Freedom Ride, according to Xf^hington Blade, Wwhington, DC * "national sectirity" grounds. The CIA has said it docs not automatical­ wave of the grape boycott, from 1966 to Rider Neil Broome of New York City, hopes homosexuality or heterosexuality, or ethnici­ Washington Republican Rep. John Miller, ly fire gay employees and that it determines mitted that his officers infiltrated meetings 1975. led to a California labor law which to emulate thc work of those white and ty" The criminal acts involved include But in the 6-2 decision, Rehnquist wrote on a case-by-case basis whether such of gay activist group MASS ACT OUT and the gave new power and protection to farm black Freedom Riders. homicide, assaults, vandalism, trespassing, tfaat lower courts have authority to review employees can be retained. But gay and les­ Greater Boston Lesbian and Gay Political workers, the UFW claitns Gov. Geoige threats and others. Report shows large increase cotistitutional questions raised by employees bian activists following gay security Alliance. Deukmejian has undercut the legislation by In each city visited, the activists will who are dismissed by the CIA, device the display a quilt memorializing people with The legislation says that information cleatancc cases say they have yet to leam of In an article in the May 26 Boston Herald, appointing to the Agricultural Labor Rela­ gathered under its provisions *'shall be us­ CIA's claims that such reviews could damage any cases in which the CIA has agreed to re­ police chief Dan Skelly said officers attend­ tions Board people who favor growers over AIDS who have died at Bailey House, the national security. residence for homeless people with AIDS in ed oniy for research or statistical purposes in anti-gay incidents in U.S. tain a gay employee. ed thc meetings to gain information that farm workers. and may not contain any information that Attorneys familiar with gay cases said the New York City. Thc Riders hope to focus —Lou Chibbaro Jr. in the Wishitigton would thwart gay rights protests. Boston ac­ Several of the gay Democratic dubs in San may reveal thc identity of an individual vic­ The National Gay and Lesbian TSisk FOrce*s reponing or both. Jime 15 decision was signiHcant because the Southerners'attention on the impact of AIDS Blade, ^^(^hington, D.C. tivists demonstrated repeatedly earlier this Francisco have endorsed the grs^xr boycott. tim of a crime." It also calls on the anomey Anti-Violence Project issued in early June its Almost two-thirds of thc groups reponing court refused to rule on the merits of in local communities. They also hope to year at the state ca^>itol after problems arose To help promote the boycott nationally, general to publish an annual summary ofthe annual repon on anti-gay violence, vic­ said that fear and hatred associated with whether Doe, as a gay man, enjoyed con­ create greater visibility for l^ians, gay men in thc attempt to pass a state gay and lesbian VE^dlace has set up an advisory committee for data. timization and defemation, revealing that na­ AIDS increased violence against gays in theiV stitutional protections against discrimina­ and bisexuals in communities where many rights bill. the Ic^ian and gay cotnmunity. Its co-chaiis tionwide reported incidents of anti-gay communities Berrilll said. The increased visi­ tion. Attorneys representing the CIA argued local citizens have been afraid to come out Conyers agreed to add the sexual orienta­ According to the Herald, plainclothes of­ are Virginia Apuzzo, New \brk State Gov. violence in 1987 had increased 42 percent bility of gay men and lesbians as a result ofthe in their court brief that Doe had no constitu­ publicly. tion provision after gay rights groups, Baltimore ficers were able to use advance information Mario Cuomo^s liason to the gay communi­ over 1986. AIDS epidemic "has made them more tional right to contest his termination religious spokespeople and police and law to weaken a planned protest of Gov. Michael ty; Pat Norman of San Francisco; and the Broome says this visibility is necessary in According to the report, 7,008 incidents vulnerable to discrimination and violence," regardless of whether the CIA could be sub­ enforcement officials testified at a 1986 hear­ votes against Dukakis* state ofthe state address in January Rev. Thay Perry of Los Angeles. The three order to "counter thc reactionary element" ing that hate crimes against gay men and les­ were reported last year compared to 4,946 the report notes. jected to judicial review. in American politics. Thc New Right has by closing off a public viewing gallery in the represent the largest grape markets in the bians were increasing. A number of thc incidents in 1986. Statistics were gathered The purpose of the report 'is to make in­ Thc CIA attorneys cited the 1986 Hard- painted a picture of gay men and lesbians' 'as discrimination State House. country. witnesses said the AIDS epidemic and fear from 64 groups in 32 states and thc District justice visible and to show that anti-gay Members of the Political Alliance said the emotional cripples," he said. Broome also of AIDS has contributed to the increase in of Columbia and by thc National Gay/Lesbian violence has consequences, and those con­ For more information, call Wallace's office noted that thc New Right has chosen a infiltration "smacked of fascism," while at (4l5)4'il-5008. anti-gay violence. Crisisline. sequences are often brutal and lethal," The Baltimore, Md. City Council voted in (^>cnly gay Boston city councillor David punitive AIDS agenda, trying to eoforce a "The sutistics gathered for last year ac­ The report called for combating anti-gay —George Mcndenhall in San Francisco quarantine of people with AIDS and man­ Local representative Louise Slaughter was late May for a bill to provide civil rights pro­ Scondras said the actions were **outragcous, count for only a very small fraction of thc violence through measures such as thc tection for the city's estimated 80,000 gay Sentinel and Elizabeth Pincus in Gay Com­ datory testing of "groups at risk." a co-sponsor of thc bill. She and represen­ un-American and unconstitutional." mutiity Ntrws, Boston tatives Frank Honon and John LaFalce actual toul," Kevin Berrill, Anti-Violence passage of lesbian and gay civil rights legisla­ and lesbian tesidents. Dukakis refused (o comment on the in- Thc lone woman on the Freedom Ride in­ voted for the bill. The legislation passed by Project director, said at a press conference tion, repeal of sodotny laws, sute legislation NAYIM The bill, which passed by a 12-7 margin, tends to document her experience as a Rider filtradon until he received mote information. a 383-29 margin. in June. for dealing with hate crimes and education adds the category of sexual orieittation to ex­ Chief Skelly said he did not consider the in her thesis for her undcfgraduate degree Citing the low rates of reporting by crime for those working in the criminal justice isting legislation that prohibits discrimina­ in feminist studies. " The attempt to delete sexual orientation actions of his officers * 'undercover wording from the bill was introduced by victims and the lack of systematic dau col­ system to help them in recognizing arid pur­ tion in employment, education, public ac­ surveillance," just "professional police The concept for a Lesbian and Gay lection, Berrill concluded that his group was suing anti-gay crimes. comodations and health and welfare Freedom Ride came from Michael Petrclis, Pennsylvania Rep. George Gekas. Gekas said work." that while he would apply "the full weight unable to measure thc fiill scope of anti-gay —^Associated Press, reported in the Titnes- services. —Elizabeth Pincus in Gay Cotnmunity Anti-gay Downey a member of New York City ACT UP (The violence. He said it is unclear whether thc Union, and Janice L. Kaplan in thc The councU defeated similar bills in 1980 AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power) who rode and force of law" to prosecute those who News, Boston, and Rex VMxrkncr, Oudines, engaged in hate crimes against gay men and 42 percent increase since 1986 is a result of Washington Blade, W^hington, D.C. and 1985, primarily because gays weren't Chicago now reaching •with three other members of the grpup an increase in victimization, an increase in A Group for Jewish Gays sufficiently oiganized and former Mayor through North and South Carolina in and Lesbians William Donald Schaefer and Council Presi­ wider audience February and March in the first phase of the cooperation with local activists and dent Du Bums did not support the bills. The Farm workers ride. Petrclis, a PWA (person with AIDS) ac­ organizations," Hiraga said. "Since one of ::^ ^:: new legislation had the backing of current tivist, dedicated that ponion of the ride to thc Freedom Ride's goals is to empower gay Meeting Second Sunday Mayor Kurt L. Schmoke and Council Presi­ Right-wing, anti-gay talk show host Mor­ a fellow Bailey House resident, James Reed. men and lesbians throughout the South, wc dent Mary Pat Clarke. union hires ton Downey Jr can now be seen nightiy on Freedom Riders Petrclis, Neil Broome, Ran­ arc working to leave behind strong cores of WELLESLEY Every Month at tbe Thc May 23 victory was the result of an nationally-syndicated TV, where he baits and dy Sheets and Frank Smithson rode in a flatb­ lesbian and gay rights organizations." Michele Ibfany JCC Room 2 intensive Hvc-month organizing push by the gay activist ridicules guests and audience members. ed truck visiting Raleigh, N.C. and Charlotte Hiraga plans to join the Ride at its stop at CEISTER Baltimore Justice Campaign, a multi-racial Dotvney was charged last winter with and Columbia, S.C. They held roundtable thc Republican convention, beginning Aug. Ed.D. N.C.C. 1000 EDGEWOOD AVE coalition- formed in December Longtime gay labor activist Howard assault for slapping New \^rk City gay ac­ discussions with local lesbian and gay 22 in New Orleans. 442-2986 of 72 gay, rcligious and progressive otganiza­ VP^Uace was tecently named as a full-time na­ tivist Andy Humm during a taping, but was organizations to urge them to step up the Conscious of the presence of the Ku Klux Contact BETH BLOOM tions. The Campaign produced a 42-page tional field representative for the United acquitted in April. Judge Emil A. DelBaglivo fight for civil rights. During a visit to the of­ Klan and other anti-gay groups, the Freedom manual documenting cases in which lesbians Farm XCbrkers of America. ofthe Secaucus. N.J. Municipal Court ruled fices of Republican Sen. Jesse Helms, thc ac­ Riders are arranging for legal observers and 647-3594 and gay men had lost jobs and housing or UFW Presidem Cesar Chavez said he made the incident did not "constitute an assault." tivists hetd a mini kiss-in to dramatize their police to be present at every public activity. Individual, famiiy, couple and been harassed, ejected from public ac- the selection after a lengthy national search Humm is proceeding with a civil lawsuit willingness to step outside thc bounds of ac­ During thc winter portion of the ride, the Ofifers: Individual • Couple against Downey and the producers of the group counseling for for someone to primarily promote the cepted behavior in order to gain rights. activists leamed that thc Klan had prepared Family • Group Counseling union's boycott of table grapes in the lesbian program. The Morton Dowttey Jr. Show. This sununer thc Freedom Ride will begin a "reception" for them at one stop, forcing gay, lesbian and bisexual to persons living a gay, and gay community. Wallace will also speak Downey's brother Ibny appeared as a sur­ at the Democratic convention in Atlanta, them to cut short their intended tour persons in alternative out as a UFW representative in support of prise guest on the show's recentiy taped pro­ Ga., where the Riders hope to confront After thc Republican convention the lesbian or bisexual lifestyle lesbian and gay issues. gram on AIDS. According to the Boston lifestyles delegates to thc convention as they enter and Freedom Ride will tour Jackson, Miss.; Lit­ Roman Catholics - Episcopalians The Wallace appointment follows a Globe, Downey said his brother; who was leave, performing guerrilla theater and tle Rock, Ark.; Baton Rouge, La.; and Mem­ history of activism by the UFW on gay issues. diagnosed nine months ago with AIDS, would distributing fact sheets on thc AIDS epidemic phis, Tenn. Thc Riders will be joined in Lit­ move to New Jersey to stay with him. Barbara Debes, M.S., CA.S. Other Gay Christians Chavez spoke at the National March on in thc United States. The Freedom Ride is tle Rock and Jackson by members of ACT UP Wishington for Lesbian and Gay Rights in "I object to what I call perverted love," also sponsoring a kiss-in at thc convention New York City who are originally from those Martha Howden, A.C.S.W., C.A.C. October. 1987 for increased AIDS funding Dowtiey said on thc show. "But iKxicthclcss, to demonstrate against the 1986 Hardwick cities. Join Us! Horace Lethbridge, M.A., ADJUSTALBLE FEES and in support of thc gSQr rights agenda. The he's my brother." vs. Bowers Supreme Coun decision that "Our goal in going to the South is to put Dignity-Integrity/Rochester is an ecumenical organization open to UFW had previously supponed thc 1978 ef­ —Elixabeth Pittcus in Gay Cotrtmttrdty upheld the constitutionality of state laws a human face on the myths about lesbians, Director 458-0533 everyone who wishes to worship in a pleasant, non-threatening fort to defeat thc initiative by California state News, Boston outlawing homosexual sex. gay men and bisexuals in the South," Hiraga Kathleen Vtomam, A.CS.W. atmosphere. We invite you to join us for our weekiy celebration of After a week in Atlanta thc Freedom Ride said. "Northerners cannot do anything that the Eucharist, followed by a social hour, or one of our many special will move on to Montgomery and Birm­ Southerners are not willing to do for events such as a pot ludc supper, picnic, retreat, etc. A Roman ingham, Ala.; Louisville and Lexington, Ky.; themselves. We arc just the scouting patrols X and Nashville, Tenn. In each of these cities for thc real front-line soldiers in the war Catholic mass is celebrated each Sunday of the month, except for Gays Can the Riders have arranged public "speak against bigotry." TIMOTHY SCHAPP, MS. Ed., NCC the fourth Sunday when mass is celebrated in the Episcopal X outs," displays of the Bailey House quilt, Hiraga and the other Riders said they tradition. X sodomy protests, kiss-ins and roundtable recognized long ago that acknowledging sex­ Nationally Certified Counselor offers individual Be CnristiansI forums in cooperation with local lesbian and ual OrienUtion publicly is a big step to take PestonI end Peer Couneeling le eleo eyeUeble X gay rights and AIDS organizations. Ibr those who live in places without anti­ couples and group counseling and support Open Arms Metropolitan X The Freedom Riders, who are all members discrimination legislation. By taking "the all* Sunday Schedule of ACT UP chapters in Rochester, Boston and imporunt first step out," Hiraga said, the Call 244-1406 or 325-4090 Commumty Church X New York City, have been invited to help Freedom Riders are working to pave the way Liturgy^5:00p.m. INVITES YOU X organize a chapter in New Orleans. MEDICAL ARTS PSYCHOTHERAPY ASSOC. Social Hour-6:00p.m. for more lesbians, gay men and bisexuals to "^^^P* Sunday 6:00 pm X "All of our work will be done in close come out. y St. Luke's Episcopal Church Social time after service 17 S. Fitzhugh St. X 'W*ELCO(M'El Ongoing Lesbian Support Group - please call if intetested (between Main St. & Broad St.) 243 Rosedale X (comer Monroe) 'Dtmftitttttfti tlttitetf Phone 329-9rS8 X fPresStfteriati W^.Rut h M. Williams. M.S. Ed. 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security guards dragged him from thc tioning. After detailed questioning, police that we would be converting people to be­ Public hospital auditorium, he shouted, "Why don't you failed to file any charges related to child ing gay," Peterson said. just answer the question just the same? The molestation, but Lockowicz and McAllan MCC provided complete documentation, ordered to stockholders might be interested in know­ told police they were lovers, failing to realize but was still detiied membership in the coun­ AIDS update ing about the people who are dying and that this is illegal in Queensland. cil. The council also harassed inmates who you're taking their money." The two men had their first court ap­ said they desired MCC's senMccs, then told provide drugs After a few stockholders expressed interest pearance this spring and a determination was MCC that no inmates were members of the in hearing the company's answer, Lyphom- made that they "do have a case to answer" denomination, Peterson said. to AIDS patients ed Chief Executive Officer John Kapoor ex­ on the sodomy charges. Their second court —Rex Wdckner in PhUadelphia Gay News News from Stockholm conference not all gloomy plained that the company "has to support appearance is expected this summer A district court judge issued an injunction itselT' as other protesters began to bombard "The gay community in Queensland is The most consistent message from AIDS joying their primary relationships mote Hopkins announced earlier this month—that permission to distrflMite fliers Inside the con­ in mid-May requirhig a Dallas public hospital him with questions. The meeting was quick­ very closeted, and, at the moment, extreme­ ciq>crts attending the Fourth Intemationai wtiile using safer sexual techniques. the AIDS virus is able to lie dormam and vir­ ference building to iirrite participants tt> a to provide experimental drugs to people ly adjourned after the protesters were remov­ ly frightened," said Chris Dobney, editor of AIDS Conference in Stockhohn, Sweden in Dr. xniliam Hascltinc, an AIDS researcher tually undetected for long periods of time. candlelight memorial service for those who with AIDS (PWAs) and ruled that the hospital ed from the auditorium. the Australian gay newsmagazine Outrage. ndd-Junc is that gay men and others at at Harvard Medical School, told a full con­ This lof^ **silcnt" stage, said AIDS virus have died of AIDS. could not refuse to care for PWAs under any —Rex Wockner in Outlitses, Chicsgo "There has been a large amount of harass­ high risk for the disease should seek ference pleiuuy session on June 14 that the discoverers Roben Gallo of the National In­ Caucus participants also were disturbed fay circumstances. ment of gay men, including police diagnosis and treatment as early as hopes of finding a vaccine, while not im­ stitutes of Health and Luc Montagnicr of the thc conference logo, which depicted a man, William ^^yboume, president of the entrapment—a lot of what we call here in possible—pcrfaays even before tbey become possible are remote enough that researchers Pasteur Institute, generally occurs shortly a woman and a child; and by a film, screen­ Dallas Gay Alliance, the group that brought Australia •verballing.' The police write out Infected with HTV-l, the AIDS virus. must begin testing the feasibility of giving affer infection. It is possible that current ed daily in the main conference hall, that the suit that led to the mling, said the deci­ a statement and make people sign it. If they Information ac the conference also painted not-yet-infected people anti-viral therapy. diagnostic tests to determine whether thc repeatedly referred to gay men when talk- sion allows doctors to prescribe promising Lesbian elected don't sign it, they are held in custody more a conslstcmly bleak picture lor those already Such therapy may be warranted, he said, body is pnxlucing antibodies to thc AIDS ii^ about how AIDS is spread but ignored AIDS drugs without interference from the or less indefinitely." Infected. There were no afmouncemcnts of because the AIDS virus is able to evade the virus, or even a new, more sophisticated test gays and mentioned only heterosexuals hospital or the govemment. to Portland Australian activists are asking members of a near-future cure, no dramatic body's natural immune system. Anti-virals in that amplifies virus particles, may not always when talking about AIDS treatment and thc The ruling is a victory for PWAs and AIDS the gay communities around the world to Leonard Matlovich before the breakthroughs in therapy and widespread place at the time of iiifcction, he noted, uncover evidence of HIV infection. need for prevention. activists who have been stmggling for years write and protest the case and police harass­ NatioruBl March on Waahington acknowledgement that an effective vaccine could provide a line of attack against the Reports at the cotiference indicaced that But other openly gay workshop leaders with the medical establishment over the city council ment in general. Letters may be sent to Sir last Oct. 11. is, at best, a distant possit»ility. virus before it begins to infect cells. at least 20 percent of gay men in the Utiited argued that attempts by activists to identify availability of experimental AIDS drugs. Robert Sparkes, President. National Party of photo by J. Bowker Thc conference drew about 7.000 par- But other doctors in Stockholm said they States may already be infected, that the gays as a distinct group affected by AIDS only They argue that the Food and Dmg Ad­ The only openly lesbian city council Queensland. Bjclke-Pcterscn House, St. tk:ipaitts, includif^ Dr ^(^Illam Viknti, head were uneasy with the idea. Anti-viral dnigs, epidemic within thc gay community is shif­ further alienate thc gay community from the ministration and local hospitals have been member in the nation was elected in Paul's Ikrrace, Brisbane 4000, Queensland. of the Infectious diseases unit at the Univer­ they said, frequentiy have side effects that ting from predominantiy white poptilations general population. criminally negligent in denying life- Portland, Maine in May Australia. Postage is 45 cents per half ounce. sity of Rochester Medical Center, from 140 can be quite severe. One doctor noted that and urban areas and into minority popula­ Barbara \i(t>od, a member of the Maine George Sved, president of Sweden's only prolonging dmgs to PWAs. —Rex Wockner in Outlines, Chicago. Military hero countries. healthy people can prevent HIV infection tions and the suburbs, and that the herpes national gay Ofganization, said his group and AZT is thc only FDA-approved drug used Lesbian and Gay Political Alliance steering Despite the gloomy news, the conference simply by using safe sex practices. vims may hdp activate thc AIDS virus in thc committee, beat her opponent, incumbent others had to lobby the conference to treat AIDS. More than 100 other promis­ Matlovich did reveal a number of upbeat reports. Cer­ Many researchers studying a wide variety body. organizers to get them to include a series of ing drugs have yet to be widely studied or Danny Lee, by nearly 1,400 votes. Wood's tain therapies already being used—such as May 3 victory surprised many, including Lee, of aspects of the disease repeatedly echoed A group of 200 gay men and lesbians, workshops on the human and social issues approved. Chicago MCC a combination of AZT and the herpes drug thc need to detect the AIDS infection and angered by outward displays of hostility surrounding AIDS. The organizers agreed to who did not campaign seriously to retain his dies at 45 acyclovir—are prolonging the lives of peo­ The Alliance suit, filed May 19 against seat. begin treatment as early as possible. But at­ toward gays at the conference, met on June add the work^iops in a separate scries, "The Parkland Hospital, called for an end to the Leonard Matlovich, a former Air Force ple already infected and improving the quali­ tempts to dis^nose the presence of HIV in­ Face of AIDS." Morc than 100 volunteers mailed out fund- barred from 21 to form the first Gay and Lesbian Inter­ waiting list for AZT, to the isolation of PWAs technical sergeant whose battle to stay in thc ty of their lives. Thc number of .new infec­ fection at an early stage appeared to be national Caucus on AIDS. The caucus was —Lisa M. Keen in The Wishittgton Blade, in thc hospital's wards and to HlV testing raising letters, campaign letters and fliers and miUtary after he acknowledged his homosex­ tions among gay then in thc United States is thwarted for now. Researchers at the con­ covered the city with "Wood for Council" formed in response to several incidents, in­ Washington, D.C. without patient consent. The suit also call­ ministering to uality to a superior officer landed him on the decreasing dramatically, and gay men are en­ ference rcemphasized what doctors at Johns cluding a group of gay acdvists being denied ed for adequate staffing for the AIDS clinic signs. cover of Time magazine in 1975, died of and access to aerosolized pentamadine, an Thc local media did not reveal during the county inmates complications associated with AIDS on June AIDS drug proved effective against campaign that Wood is a lesbian. 22 in Hollywood, Calif. He was 45. Pneumocystis cariini pneumonia, the leading "I was very surprised," Vfbod said. "Every Members of Chicago's Metropolitan Com­ Matlovich, who won the Bronze Star, the cause of death for PWAs. reporter who interviewed me asked me munity Church/Good Shepherd Parish arc Purple Heart and two Air Force Commen­ Judge Marshall ruled in favor of thc about my sexual orientation. I did not try to protesting the refusal of the city's Cook dation Medals during his three tours of du­ Jesse Helms AUiance on every issue and warned the hide my sexual orientation and I won't in the future." County Jail to allow MCC ministers access ty in Vietnam, was discharged from the Air hospital against denying AIDS patients access to gay and lesbian inmates. Force seven months after coming out. (TheTVuenuepub alters anotiier to medical care by claiming there are not — Our Paper, Maine As lay people, MCC ministers visited 40 Matiovich sued and in 1980 a federal judge enough beds. lesbian and gay inmates in November 1987. ordered the Air Force to reinstate him to the A hospital spokesperson claimed thc After learning that thc inmates were not rank and salary he would have obtained had AIDS bill hospital is severely underfunded for the receiving any counseling as gay people, MCC he not been discharged. Matlovich decided 522 Monroe Avenue 244-4960 The U.S. Senate passed the comprehensive AIDS clinic and that the hospital instructed Illinois House asked to join the chaplaincy council. Coun­ not to retum to the military, and received AIDS Research and Information Act of 1988 doctors not to prescribe aerosolized pcn- cil members are each allowed 80 volunteers $160,000 in an out-of-court settlement. (S. 1220) on April 28 by a vote of 87 to 4. tamadine because of the f>otential for liabili­ at thc jail to meet the needs of those in tbeir Matlovich became a gay rights activist and Included in the bill were two hostile amend­ ty suits. Parkland is currently treating 679 falls to repeal denomination. lobbied on behalf of people with AIDS. He ments proposed by North Carolina people with AIDS, 55 percent of the The chaplaincy council responded by last spoke in Rochester in September 1979 Republican Sen. Jesse Helms. caseload in Dallas. A Week of Christmas N AIDS test law determining that MCC was illegitimate, said at the Rally for Rights to protest a visit by Thc Senate voted 71-18 to approve the Marshall, who told the Boston Globe he the Rev. Tim Peterson, program director for anti-gay crusader Anita Bryant. most controversial of the two Helms amend­ is "one of thc most conservative judges in The Illinois House of Representatives in Good Shepherd Parish and coordinator of —Mark Sullivan and Mike Hippler in the ments. The amendment restricts federal fun­ town," saud thc poor must have thc same ac­ May defeated an effort to repeal thc state's the interfaith Coalition for Rcligious Rights. y^hinj^ron Blade, Washington, D.C. and ding to AIDS education programs so that cess to quality health care as everyone else. controversial law requiring couples about to "They said that homosexuality is a sin and Etnpty Closet JULY 24-31 they may not "promote or encourage, direct­ —Chris Bull in Gay Cotnmunity News, be married to uke thc AIDS antibody test. ly, homosexual activity** Language in the Boston Thc repeal bill failed by a 76-37 vote amendment also calls for education pro­ despite testimony from state health officials All Food Contributions of $5 or More grams to promote sexual abstinence outside who said the five-month-old law has Hood­ of heterosexual marriage, including AIDS activists ed clinics with people at low risk for thc Entitles You to One Free Drink. "abstinence from homosexual activities.'* disease. Of thc 25,000 people who have had List of Required Foods Availabie at the Bar. The Senate also voted to approve a Helms protests drug price premariul tests, only five have turned out amendment to repeal the District of Colum­ to be positive for exposure to the virus. bia AIDS insurance law, which prohibits in­ —Chicago Sun-Times surance cotnpanics* use of HIV status as a at stockholder's reason for denying health or life insurance Monday & Thursday Saturday 4 - 8 pm^ ^ The biirs author. Sen. Edward Keimedy aimual meeting (D-Mass.) fought several hostile amendments Two-for-One Domestic beer $1 ,^ but agreed to an amendment introduced by Several members of activist group Chicago Australian gay Sen. Don Nickles (R-Okla.) calling for man­ for AIDS Rights were thrown out of the an­ 10 pm - 2 am Well drinks $1.25 ^^ datory testing of felons convicted for drug nual stockholders meeting of the Lyphom- or sex-related crimes. A total of 12 amend­ <-d Corporation in late May after they began men charged Sunday ments were offered during thc 15-hoiir to query company officiais during a part of Senate debate on the bill. Only two were the meeting intended for questions from with sodomy Monday — Friday 4 - 7 pm Two-for-One 5-9 pm voted down—both amendments offered by stockholders. Dancing 6 pm til Helms conceming the distribution of clean The group, which had picketed the com­ Two Australian men have been arrested Buy 2 drinks, & the 3rd is FREE hypodermic needles. pany's corporate headquarters two weeks and charged with sodomy and gross in­ before, is angry about the six price hikes in decency for admitting to police in the state the last four years in the price of pen­ of Queensland that they had sex with each tamidine, a drug manufactured by Lyphom- other cd used in the treatment of Pneumocystis The female former live-in lover nf f\n*- ^t Lettuce & Leof Drug company carinii pneumonia, the most frequent cause the men, John Lockowicz, told police she -.r". of death among people with AIDS. Lyphom- thought Lockowicz had sexually molested ed officials say the increases have been her four-year-old son, who had begun scrat­ Restaurant & Caterers ivill ship necessary to pay for the costs of developing ching his anus regularly. Doctors eventually Hours: an aerosol version of the drug. determined that the child had worms, but Ttiurs. e * 10 pm, Fri. & Sal. 6 -11 pm medications "I'd like to ask if you think the increase Lockowicz's ex-lover persisted with her TUes. ~ in thc price of pentamidine for people who allegations. Breakfast Fri. & Sat. 1:30-4 am A South Carolina pharmaceutical com­ are dyir^ of AIDS is an ethic^ business pro­ Police then visited the home Lockowicz pany has aimounced it will ship all medica­ cedure," Ferd Eggan, a member of the ac­ had set up with his present lover. Doug tion commonly used to treat AIDS or AIDS- tivist grotip, asked company officials. As I McAllan, and took Lockowicz in for ques- related complex to anyone with a valid physician's prescription anywhere in thc Depression Night United States. Kim Richardson, vice presidcttt of Fami­ TUESDAYS. ly Pharmaceuticals, said the cooqMUiy will ship thc mcdicatioa via United Parcel Ser­ AIDS Rochester, Inc Dinner at Depression Prices! vice in plain brown wrappers to ensure con­ fidentiality. RichaRfoott said AZT is being sold at $16975 per 100 ca^>sulcs and pen­ Champagne Brunch will returtt Irt Septemberl tamidine is being soid for $114 per vial. For more inftxinatloa aboat tbe company, Office: 232-3580 write to Family Phannaccuticals of America, 309 Mill St.. Mount Pleasant. SC 29464, or Hotline: 232-4430 caU 1-800-922-3444. 10 EMPTY CLOSET JULY 1988 JULY 1988 EMPTY CLOSET 11

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By Jay Stvattoo Tlic fiierie attpport actwork In my mind I can stiU see thc flicker c^ Many people don't believe in ms^c, but What are thc faerie gatherings? Are they What is now called ''focrie'* began as a fircUght; I can hear thc drumbeat and faerie m2^c can be most simply defined as change merely hedonistic excesses in die wilds or networidng amoi% rtirai naturcKHientcd gay laughter; I can smeU thc perfumes and in­ brought about in accordance with wUl. You arc they a start of sotne new cultural stirr­ men, combined with bumt-out poUtical ac­ censes. When WlU I return to the faerie cir­ can decide to be happy and be it! This is the ings in the gay male community? Faeries tivists and ritual drag queens from thc cities. cle? Although I have moved ftom the en­ magic of gatherings for me—that irrational have traditionaUy resisted all attempts to Networking is what it*s all about. Through chanted spot, unlike the mere mortals of upward mood swing that comes from being define thc **program** of thiHr **move* the gatherhikgs, I have gained friends in legend, I have not lost my vision. I have with other gay men in a supportive and nur­ mcnf — or lack thereof. My comments places near and far At the end of each regained it. And I wiU find the faerie other­ turing context in the out-of-doots. represent just my own perspective, which gathering we aU exchange names and worid again. Wiit! There is more mythology yet! Faeries comes from eight years of sporadic atten­ numbers. Thc faeries, unlike your last trick, always do things in circles, and the dance at the gatherings. honey, wiU caU. Mytliology passwords to enter a circle are "perfect love If they don't caU, they come into your At its most simple, a faerie gathering is and perfea trust.'' We sit in a circle and pass Back to die land dreams or communicate telcpathicaUy, boun- when a group of gs^ men come together to a talisman around clockwise, giving each It is this rural aspect which most appeals cifig their thoughts at you <^ the fuU moon. Uve on the land for a fiew days. That doesn't person a chance to speak about what is on to me about faerie gatherings. Oh, those This is a new refinement of '*satcUite dish/' sound too exciting, so the faeries have re­ his mind. campy campouts! A few large cities have ("Dishing,** by thc way, is what faeries are invented an entire mythology to explain Gatherings typically feature an opening organized faerie circles which meet regular­ best known for besides '^gathering** and what goes on. and a closing circle, but no one is forced to ly, rather like consciousness-raising groups, •'circUng.'*) Ovemi^t, a faerie tem village wiU pop up participate. Thc idea of an "obUgatory cir­ and some gatherings have taken place in I wiU try to explain the things I like about in a forest where before there was nothing. cle" is an ongoing joke. Other circles may tourist lodge kinds of places, but for the thc gatherings to give a better idea about Remember the Celtic notion of the Realm of be caUed as needed—for swimming or hik­ most part, gatherings happen in remote areas what can go on there. After a few days of Faerie as popularized in the musical Brigia- ing or massage or chanting or jerking off or far from the beaten track, in the woods faerie otherworid, it is very hard for me to d€>on? Once a year (or every 10 years or 9? political discussions. years) a magical vilh^e appears out of thc behind someone's farm, for example. come back to the straight world. I have to Thc gatherings occur at times that were It all began in the nud-1970s as a network­ remember to put my clothes on. I have to mist. Thc men there seem more handsome. Their music b^uiles the ear and their foods special to the old nature religions- ing atnong rural gay men. fostered by RFD remember not to touch people, not to look equinoxes, solstices. fuil moons. magazine. Thc first gatherings in New York too long at the straight men, etc. My mind seem more delicious than anything ever tasted before. Halloween—or at the more practical state happened at Lavender Hill, a gay com­ is preoccupied with all thc experiences of moments of modem civilization, like Labor mune near Ithaca, and at Blue Heron Farm the gathering. I try to explain it to friends, The beauty of thc Realm of Faerie is such Day weekend. Gatherings are happening in the north country. This was before thc but they think I'm making it all up or I've that it can drive a mere mortal mad* almost continuously throughout the Ei^lish- word * * faerie*' came into general non- finaUy gone off the deep end. ••The story goes," Charies Squire writes in speaking world and the best way to tune in derogatory use. I don*t want to be home alone, so I go out Celtic Myth and Legend, ". . . if a man hap- to them is to read RFD magazine. In 1979 RED supporters organized the first to thc bar. The music blares, my cx-Iover pens to set his feet on it by chance, his eyes national "Spiritual Gathering for Radical snubs me, my friends tell me how boring are opened, and he can see that ^i^iich is hid­ Reclaiming old territory den from other men—the faerie country arui Faeries*' in Colorado. Since then a national everything was, nobody touches unless What kind of people atttend thc ftierie commonwealth—but, the tnomcstt he moves gathering has taken place each year, and they're on the make. It's time for mc to read­ gathering? There is no one "type" We are from the enchanted spot, he loses the vision numerous smaller regional gatherings have just to the straight world, and, sad to say, the old and young, fat and skinny, butch and and can never find the same place again," spun off from that. gay world ain't that much different. femme, handsome and ugly. If you took a cross-section of a faerie circle you might find Graphic by Paul Jutton a Zen Buddhist, a Russian monk, a Celtic witch and a Marxist activist. Or a doctor, Recalling a faerie gathering farmer, teacher, businessman and bum. own nature; we know that all forms of and tasted their mead at gatherings. I went is a bit different from that encountered in the What we do all have in common is that pleasure are sacred to the Goddess. skinny-dipping with three dozen men. We mainstream gay male community. somehow we do not fit certainly into thc A group of Christian priests came to a coated each other with mud—what a beau­ Politically correct feminists have often straight world nor do wc fit into thc gsuhcring in North Carolina once. They were ty treatment!—while one of us sang ear- trashed drag as a put-down of women, an tlirough the five senses mainstream gay world, be that thc bars or on vacation together and happy to have this splittingly beautiful opera. Another time wc attempt to be what one is not or an indirect By AHct His sense of hearing found awareness of balance of the larger Human Coinmuntty the gay liberation organizations. We come chance to let their hair down. They showed stayed up all night to watch an eclipse of the support to an oppressive male-dominant Who are the radical faeries, and what do rhe quiet peacefulness of the gathering, here on the planet. together to reclaim old territory like self- pomo movies on the wall of a tent and moon. culture. Politically incorrect faerie feminists they do? especially the absence of angry, arguing "Being radically (at the root) decentralist respect and spirituality. We defuse the grabbed every man who went by. I was at a gathering on my birthday once do it anyway. Their drag has a shock value 1 talked to an acquaintance about his ex­ voices or the raucous laughter of malice. and anti-authoritarian, we have no leaders. negativity in words iike ••faerie," "faggot" They just didn't fit in. lb me they were and saw my own shadow in the light of the because it is decidedly gender fuck: dresses periences at hts first faerie gathering last My friend's recall of thc sense of touch Each Faerie is Devine and speaks for himself. and "sissy," and claim them for our own. VCfe an incarnation of shame and lechery in the aurora borealis. They said the Goddess had and Upstick complemem facial hair and com­ same bed. Of course, they knew a lot about summer. He spoke about ••joining in mutual matched what he had seen—hugging, We join together with each other in mutual leam to accept each other and develop new put my birthday candles up in thc sky! The bat boots. During last October's March on holding hands, sitting close, massage, aid and love for play, work, self-discovery expectations. Wt try to put ourselves in group dynamics and they tried to take over gatherings have given me memories 1 will Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights, aid and love for play, work, self-discovery the liaerie circle and mention the ruune of the and nuturing." sweating tn thc lodge and plunging into a and nurturing. To be a Faerie is an act of self touch with our spiritual forbears back into cherish aU my life, deep friendships and uni­ many in the faerie contingent marched Christian god. Someone put them in their que experiences available no place else. The gathering was held in New York's cold, murky, slow-moving creek. He definition and while we have no dogma, megalithic time. together in comoufiage skirts and were quite place most forcefiiUy, saying we had no tHxd Sometimes the realm of faerie has even mov­ north country on a privately-owned farm treasutedi che experience of touching and be­ there arc common Visions which we sharc proud to receive a standing ovation from the for any book or god or reUgion to make us ed mc to tears of joy. feminist bookstore. Faerie drag makes you well off the beaten track. Sixty-three gay ing touched without that touch setting off and celebrate. Some of these are: a belief in Spirituality whole beings—all wc need is Mother Earth, think and question. And laugh. men signed the address list. The majority patterns of fight or fuck—of enjoying the thc sacredness of Nature and the Earth; Faerie can be seen as a spiritual identity that affirms gayness as its central part. It is our own visions and to be happy at being Sun worahip In the old days before that Miss Jehovah were urban residents, and about a third were touch for its own sake, not for what it might honoring the intcrconncctedness of spirit, who we are. in couples. initiate. sex, politic, and culture; an understanding based very, very loosely on Celtic There is a lot of sun worship at gatherings. Tiling fiUed the worid with guilt and shame, My friend described them as '*pro-life, Can this bucolic acephalous community that each one of us has our own Path (or mythology. European witchcraft and Faeries see no need to expend any effort I cherish faerie Steve's "Song to ApoUo." drag queens were worshipped right along toward making us socially accepuble to pro-health, wholistic. enjoying a sense of be sustained for more than a brief vacation? Paths) which leads to the Garden Of Who Native American ceremonial. These are used which can be heard only at gatherings upon with the Goddess. Every pagan temple had religions or societies that have condemned, weU-being. mostly vegetarian, avoiding Radical faeries believe so. They describe We Are and. by uniting with each other in as a framework for increasing one's sense request. There are the solstice gatherings its sacred prostitutes, and many of them themselves this way: Circles, Gatherings and Sanctuaries, wc can of self-worth. excommunicated and even executed us for when thc faeries scream ''turn back" at the were men. A few thousand years ago. drag nicotine and other drugs, sensitive, in­ hundreds of years. Who cares if the telligent, happy, having all the qualities of •'Wc are a network of Faggot farmers, increase the joy of Weeding and IHiding our The touchy-fecly circles, thc wild drag sun and make aU marmer of noise and com­ queens were objects of veneration and Gardens together; a commitment to the pro­ shows, the ecstatic dances, the siUy songs Sodomites got zapped for homosexuality or motion, like thc modem-day aboriginals we respect, but today things are reversed. These good, decent people without bigotry or pre­ workers, artists, drag queens, political ac­ for lack of hospitaUty? How dare anyone cess of gfot^ consensus; and a beUef that we and thc phallic worship—could this be are! are things the faeries remember and of judice." tivists, witches, magicians, rural and urban maintain that one form of love is sacred spiritual? Yes! Faeries are wUd and deviant But mostly by sun worship E mean nudi­ which they remind us. a part ofour herit:^ The daily routines at the gathering includ­ dwellers who see gays and lesbians as a arc each other. As Faeries we share a view matrimony, and another is sHifiil abomina­ distinct and separate People, with our own of the worid in which the dualities of and totaUy sociaUy urucccptablc and not ty. Nudity at faerie gatherings i$ totally long suppressed. Lord knows, there arc ed a late breakfast and supper, both tion? As one Jewish faerie said, "Just who enough women in pants now. but this vegetarian. A sharing circle—a meeting in culture, way of Becoming, and spirituality. eitherfor, minority/majority thinking are about CO repent or change. \(fe know our natural; it is not done in any partictilarly does this Miss Jehovah thing think she is prurient fashion. Anyone who attends a culture still doesn't have sexual equaUty. which everyone has an opportunity to share We l>elieve that as a People we have unique dissolved in thc experience of "bothAmd," anyway?" I Am You ways of thinking and being." gathering to gawk at tiakcd men will get an Perhaps what is needed is roocc men in his concerns, ideas, history, feelings, and necessary contributions to make, ones dresses. whatever—usually consumed the moming. that we must make to help regain the lost Blessed Be! eyeful, but that is noc thc energy that is there. Afternoon activities sometimes included Thc otherworid Pagans say that to be naked is to be "sky Of course there are butch faeries too, or a group massage preceded by a game of strip MM Thc Realm of Faerie is the otherworid, a clad," which is to be true and sincere in the men who. if not butch, at least don't wear place where you can be different from Ught of the God and Goddess. Faeries have tag or a trek to a swimming hole. Evenings Tlie IMMUNE? dresses. It would be wrong to imply that usuaUy included some son of campfirc/ritual whatever you are in everyday life. It certainly no shatnc of their bodies and cover them or gatherings are nothing more than dn^ celebrating the day, the gathering and is different to sleep on the ground! Uptight uiKover them widi whatever they damn weU queens doing Goddess chants. There is butch Bdd people can relax and let themselves be please. drag too. and leather queens. What happen­ whatever dieties participants worshipped. My friend spoke softly of "the incredible "SupporKng Your totichcd, whUe the promiscuous can feel ed at the recent SM Fsieric Sex Magic Gather­ sense of 'freedom to be me' that the gather­ Wellness Wtth Age Old CANT SLEEP? validated without having sex. Professionals Separatism ing in Louisiana? Did the girls put on leather ing permits and encourages. There were no One Sumner Park Wise Woman Ways...'' can mingle with non-professionals or bums Faerie culture grew out of a longing skirts or were the boys using silk and satin pressures to participate or sharc in the group OVERWEIGHT? without even noticing. among gay men to have something similar restraints? activities. Nor were there pressures to cross- Rochester, NY 14607 Gatherings generally feature no meat, lit­ to the women's culttue that blossomed in the RFD: A Country Journal for Gay Men dress or undress, though boch happened fre­ tle electricity, fiew drugs and less booze, and 1970s, something unique, something for Everywhere is pul^ished quarterly on the quently." no pre-recorded music. Out of all these ourselves alone. Many faeries identify equktfxxes atKl solstices at Running V^tteti Rt. 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JULY 1988 EMPTY CLOSET 15 14 EMPTY CLOSET JULY 1988 : GAGV columnists From the president: Come to the picnic! A Journey: Connecting With My Dreams By Anawim IKJW passages on their journeys. As gayfolk, these ried about a label. membership party .on June 11 before thc leassuring to have confirmation of the good ingful ways. With thc growth of enlightmem with my dream buddies, but I take them By Autninn W. Craft I remember those days, living under mom passages probably include the recognition of If you are concerned about being seen Rochester Gay Men's Chorus concert. I par­ lelationship Rochester PoUce Chief Gordon and empowerment of the gay community with me when I attend my church. These The summer solstice is past and the days and dad*s roof, when I was at their mercy their gay feelings, their self-identification of there you could come out as a friend or aUy ticularly Uke meeting people, hearing their Ui^achcr and die Gay AlUance have establish­ across the world came new definitions off feelings are certainly understood and are gettitig shorter. I love the celebrations of every Sunday moming. It seemed as if all I being a gay person, sharing these feelings interests and concerns and providing infor- ed. An attitude of respect and mattcr-of- many of my words. ''Them" became non­ welcomed where I go. Therefore, I am the solstices and equinoxes; it is a time when to thc gay community. It is a fine begituiing needed was a few more minutes to finish that with others, either in coming out or in be­ matitMi about how things happen at the facmess has passed down to thc officer on gay people and I labeled myself gay. It is welcome, fully. I don't have to leave a part I feel especiaUy cotuiected to moon and step as a way to stand up for gay rights. I ex­ ing intimate with others who are like AlUance and what is planned. the street, which serves Rochesier weU, both fantastic dream I was having about the var­ within this context that I took another look of me at the door. That would insinuate that earth. At these times I dream of living in an pect my non-gay friends to do that for mc at the meaning of thc word * •church." there is a '*nasty" pan of me, a part of me themselves. As a church, celebrating life gays and non-gays. sity swim team and a locker room scene. My isolated rural area. However, candles and and I hope my closeted gay friends can take Donna did a great job organizing the Lit­ mother would come stomping in, insisting that wasn't good. through the Utuigy, each person can open­ As I said, stmimer Is here. Back to the Presently when I use the word church it quiet refiection serve to heighten my on that same role. You'U be caUed a "Uberal,' de Shop of Horrors f^nd-raising event. She that I get ready for church. The rest of the ly share these life passages with others who garden. Roses are glorious throus^KHit the ci­ probably takes on the meaning of thc word I come to church not with missing parts awareness of the beginning of each season. which reaUy isn't such a horrible label. worked hard promoting tickets, posting £sunUy was going and I was expected to go have had thc same life passages, and more During the past month. Alliance members notices, communicating with Jewish Com­ ty, and my own yard has moming glories, people. People are church and church is the but whole. I don't have to leave my sex at Summer is here and Rochester's annual with them. At that time it was better to people. If my people arc gayfolk, tlicn my importantly, receive support and trust in thc have had several succcssfbl membership din­ mtmity Center personnel and improving magentas, petunias, marigolds, pansies and thc door. No, just the opposite. I bring it in Gay CommurUty Picnic is about to happen. cooperate with their wishes than to argue church is gaychurch. Church always stems- relationships that connect thc people. It is ner parties and two members had a greatly- communication among everyone involved. spiderworts. Even the weeds along the river with me. I bring my whole self in. My Claire (who is also Imown as Ctiic) continues because 1 knew I would be outnumbered from the people who make it up. Church is dreams, desires and passions arc what make this person-to-pcrson cotuiection that makes appreciated fundraising dinner. Wt thank aU Great job, Doimaf path are hl^il^ned with beautiful blossoms. to do a fine job organizing the picnic, the anyway. not a buUding or some type of physical struc­ me a living, feeling human being, in love this church a church! the organizers. AUiance >^ce Presidem Bob I jiust heard about a fine poUce officer with Sec you at thc picnic—I'll" l>c near thc major armual fund-raising event for the Gay It felt so good to be lying there with my ture. It's not a bimch of rules or regulations. with living, lb take any part away from me Owens and I had a fun wine and cheese whom a gay male friend filed a reporta It is fiowers. Outside, in the homophobic world, there AlUance of Genesee Vidlcy. It brings in more dceam buddies. I didn*t want to leave them. It's certainly not some hierarchy or makes me less than human. is no recognition of the gay person's life income than any other event. This is Claire's I thought whoever invented this ** Sunday bureaucracy. It's the people that make a I find the action of gathering together as passages, which prevents him or her from third year as chairperson and the Alliance Meetin'" stuff ought to be boiled in his own "church" and their connection with each a gay religious group every Sunday a power­ ever establishing that trust that is necessary greatly appreciates her hard work. holy oU. How dare they interrupt this other and with God that is the most impor­ ful feeUng that makes mc feel whole, time to have before a group of people can call Without income there is no Empty Closet; wonderful feeling that was unfolding inside tant thing about a church. It's thc relation­ and time again. That so many people con­ themselves a church. To share in the no peer facilitators* hot line; no space for my head. ships that are fonned by the people who sider it worthwhile to take the time to Eucharist as a community, the community meetings of Lesbian Resource Center, Men's wm»»tm* Lesbian Td get up get ready and attend Mass with connect with one another at a gathering. celebrate the goodness, the hopes, the fecl- must see the passages that make up the Uves Group, Saturday night coffeehouses, Friday the rest of them. That was how 1 tended to Church could happen anywhere. ii^ and the desires in others, in thc context of its individual members. night card parties, Rochester Lesbian and Resource view the other people in our fomUy*s parish. The feelings in my drcam» among other of a reUgious celebration, is so moving. I see these connections carried through in Gay Political Caucus, Lesbian Writer's We are seeking 100 people, I used the word ' * them'' in order to things, of course, included comradery and A group of people calling themselves my rclationships that I have formed with my Group. Without income the Gay Alliance has Center gaychurch. I understand where their joumey businesses and groups to ck>nale distinguish me from **thcm/' I was different, self-acceptance. These were not thc only church, who are gay and lesbian, must have no space for the library, no space fbr posting and even then I knew I was unique in a feelings I had in my early moming dream, some underiying reason for doing this. What has taken'^thcm and they understand where notices of events important to thc gay com­ $100 or nmore each, to help special way and needed to separate myself but above evetythii^ else, these two feeUngs could be so important to them to need to do my joumey has taken me in life. We gather, munity and no place to call when you have finance downpayment and clos­ $15,000 + from the others who attended Mass on Sun* are the most important ones that I remember this? 1 guess it goes back to my own mean­ dreams still intact. a complaint about the mistreatment of gays ing costs for our new gay com­ day. I didn*t feel like a welcomed part of the I felt accepted and I had found others like ing ofthe word "church." This group of in­ There are many more dreams still un­ and lesbians. munity center. $13.558(408) group aU the time. mysetf in my dream. That's what made it feel dividuals views their lives in a sense Uke a folding inside my head. Building dreams are If you have never been to the picnic so good and made -me want to Unger there joumey. This joumey sees some rough times $11,116 (SffiT) As I got older I leamed something impor­ what life's about, and searching for a safe before, here's what to expect: food, beer, Meets the first and A Fbunders Ciub plaque will be tant about words and their rclationships as for a whUe. and some periods of smooth sailing. AU of harbor to sharc them in is a life's joumey. soda, loud music, dancing, a chemical-free third Wednesday each engraved with members' names, to how a group of people use them in mean­ lb be honest, 1 stiU Uke to linger in bed the individuals seem to have had similar 1 think ru Unger in bed a bit longer tomor­ space and many smUing, laughing faces. $10,725 (5/87) row moming. Many groups affiliated with thc Alliance wiU month 7:30-9:30 if they wish, and placed in our have information tables. new center. $\Qfi2S (4/87) Expect foes of people, mosdy lesbians and gay men. Not all. though; there are usually SerKi check payable to the GAGV $9,891 (2^7) Bilines: The limits of the language a few politicians and there arc non-gay Building Fund. By Betty Barcode ••Heterosexuality" and •'homosexuality" answer. In her new book. Sex For One friends who love a good time and aren't wor- A social end InfornrKitional $ 9.632(1/87) Salutations! This is "BiLines," and I'm Bet­ are both modem words and modem con­ (masturbation never sounded so respec­ exchange for lesbian and Call 244-8640 and leave a ty Barcode, one of the three writers who wiU cepts, each implying a permanent and im­ table), she says we divide ourselves cmelly message If you whih to leam $ 7/«65 (12/86) rotate responsibiUty for this new monthly mutable condition, yet many of us do not over our choice of lovers; we are all human bisexual women how you can help. feature^ Because this pubUcation comes to have or want a permanent and immutat>ie and we are all sexual: Humansexuals. 1 like my (non-gay) workplace, where most of my state of sexuality. If I may strain the that. It lacks the assertiveness of one syllable, co-workers don't kno^r that I'm a Former metaphor a Uttle, Sappho may have lived a Uke "gay" or "straight," but it has a Hetero, I'll be writing under the aforemen­ lavender life, but she lived some of the other generous, healing feel to it. tioned nom do plume (why should con­ colors, too. To call myself a humansexual halps to tributors such as Miss Babette have aU the fun I am reminded of the problems presented reconcile some of my inner contradictions pseudonyms?) and try not to kick myself for by language when I read about safe sex for and makes me feel less funny about loving The Gay AUiance of the Genesee VaUey being so wimpy. women. Writers such as JoAnn Louian are The Rochester Bisexual Women's men and women. Tve been wondering why Confidential Membership Registration Form If you feel funny about bisexuality, then careful to include advice for '•lesbians who Network's new logo. I still lust after men when I find much about this column will be therapeutic for the both sleep with men." Isn't this a contradiction heterosexuality repellent, and why I rarely 713 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607 of us, because I discovered my bisexuality in terms, like a vegetarian who eats steak? have renamed themselves, rejecting a receiv­ lust after women when I find such emotional 716-244-8640 oiUy a year ago and I still feel funny about it. To me, a lesbian who sleeps with men is, as ed label for a chosen identity. Rising their and spiritual nourishment among gay and BRUNCHES SERVED liie column, depending on thc writer and Sappho might have been, a bisexual, and to own consciousness and ours as well. Blacks lesbian people. I'm simply trying to live a Name: her mood, can be about many things. I hope call her a lesbian robs the word of its mean­ rejected ••negro," Native Americans rejected both/and life in an eitherA>r world. SUNDAY to explore bisexuality as a political entity, ing. Louian has apparently never heard the ••Indian," and the only people who still use NOON - 3 PM Address: bisexuals in feminism and in the gay move­ term bisexual because it appears nowhere in "homosexual" are religious bigots and their City: State: Zip: ment, and coming out as a bisexual. Those her books, and it's a concept she clearly followers. Bisexual Summer Retreat are just the serious subjects; there arc needs. I would dearly love for bisexual people to The East Coast Bisexual Network is spon­ LUNCHES SERVED Home Phone: Vkftk Phone: htunorous possibUities, too. While I'm on the subject of language, I call themselves—what? I'm not fond of soring the 1988 Bisexual Retreat, Aug. 5-7 MONDAY - FRIDAy We request the foUowing infonnation for statisdcal purposes only. For example,! could write a '^Famous Bi's propose to ban one word from this column, "W— it's too ambiguous: bilingual? at Another Place, a non-profit educational in History" essay, gently reminding readers if not from this paper—•'lifestyle." Gay, biracial? I've said I have an equal- center on 15 acres of land in GreenviUe, N.H. 11:30 - 2:30 Age: Sex: Race: that some of their beloved heroes and heterosexual or bisexual, we are all living opportunity love life, but that sounds For infonnation. write: ECBN, PO Box 639. lypc of McnriMfship Membership Benefits heroines had lovers of the opposite sex, like real Uves, in all their comedy and tragedy, bureaucratic. Maybe Betty Dodson has the Cambridge. MA 02140. Sappho, who wrote love poems to men and and not some "lifestyle," as though it were New Renewal (Please check if you want) women. If such a column would make you some passing fad inspired by thc media. The suspect me of homophobic revisionism, that word has become repulsive to mc ever since Queer Like Me J contribute through the United ^9Utical Caucus Fabrics & Findings tions in this season. Political speeches arc that location we conquer the world, not by J^ttron $100 Annually best reserved for warm stunmer nights when force, but by population growth. Time is on 3ene^tctOT $250 AnntuUy .Out and About S •: \ they can lull us to sleep along with thc buz­ our side. Xifetime - $600 JScnd me mort information about the group checked zing of other annoying insects. It's actually very simple. The earth's Aisiness above. In honor of the season, I've decided to be human population is approximately five $50 Annually FABRIC WAREHOUSE less serious myself. A recent engagement in biUion. About 10 percent of thc population I don't wam to receive atiy GAGV mailings. which I spoke in opposition to a well- is homosexual. Therefore, wc wiU have 500 known, local, homophobic physician left no million people in our homeland — or is it Membership is tax deductible. Please nuke dbecks poyaMe to *tjAGV** or 'The AUiance." doubt in tny mind that such ideologues are Homoland — to begin. That's twicc the I wish to volunteer time or services. I have interests or sldUs in the foUowiog areas. (Check aU that apply.) ready to believe anythii^ aiKl everything that population of the good ole U.S. of A. for even hiius at some dark uiKlerside to ffty life. starters. Now we sit tight and wait. FIANO BAR Financial i-^ffll PUnniiig events So. I've decided to give them t send aU gays and lest>ians Send form in confidence to: Membership Commttaee, OAGV, 7B Moaroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607. Corner N, Goodman (On Ihc Cval} to a single place and establish a gay continocd on pg. 18 16 EMPTY CLOSET JULY 1988 JULY 1988 EMPTY CLOSET 17 Cay croups Arts Talk $5 annual membership fee covers the cost We're excited about the development of tend in order to determine the group admis­ Dignity- of mailings and enables members to par­ the group, which is a reactivation of a former sion rate to thc fiUr CaU 647-9141 to make Local Joitfnal focuaca Friday, July 1, 7 ii.m.s What Can 1 Oo ticipate in a wide variety of activities, in­ Alliance standing committee, the Gay reservations for cither activity. on alternative fiunilies With A Mate Nude? (Great Britain. 1986). a Integrity cluding hiking, camping and skiing. Brotherhood. In four months the Men*s OMEGA is an otganization for middle-aged The latest issue of Afterimage, thc journal short comedy on the taboo of the mialc CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING To receive a free newsletter or more infor­ Group has established a maUing Ust of 70, and older gay men and lesbians, with a fbcus of photography, independent film atid video nude; and improper Ctxtduct (France. 1984), Unclassified ads cost $5 for the first 30 mation about the group's activities, caU Ibm meeting times on the first and third Stmdays on socialization and education, that provides pubUshed by Visual Studies VEtorkshop, about the treatment of gays in Cuba. Real Estate Members of the Rochester Gay and lesbian words and $1 for each additiottal 10 words. or Bob at 235-9066. ' of each month at 8 p.m. and a social activi­ outreach to members with special needs. focuses on alternatives to the patriarchal conununity, as wcU as their friends, families 9:49 pwm.: Rights atnl Reactiotts: Lesbian Send check or rttoney order and ad, typed For Sale ty on the second Sunday ofthe month in the Most members are 40 to 60 years old. and £unily. The isstie includes an article about and children, are invited to celebrate thc and Gay Rights on Thai (U.S., 1987), a or written legibly, to E.C. Ptess, Box F, 713 ajftemoon. In June the social activity was a there*$ an equal number of men and women. a photographer's series of portraits of documentary on legal and i:iyil rights for lOch Wtofd: 40 Dix St. Eucharist with Dignity-Integrity every Sun­ Mottroe Ave., Rtxhester, NY 14607, or call brunch; in July the group wiU have a potluck For more infonnation, write OMEGA, PO heterosexual tmde transvestites. a review of gays; and KattUkaze Hearts (U.S., 1S»86), a Absolutely the best deal in town... natural day at 5 p.m. at St. Luke's-St. Simon Cyrene 244-9O30. Card Circle picnic at Mendon Ponds. Box 887. Rochester, NY 14603. six films and videos on gay men and lesbians documentary about two women por­ trim, fresh paint, new furnace, assumabic Church, 17 South Fitzhugh St. Wt accept persottal ads, but the advertiser Thc group meets in thc lounge of GAGV, raising diUdren, and an article on "feminist nography starts who meet in San Francisco mong^^! $52,500 D-I is a community of worshippers gather­ The Friday evening card circle, which must use his or htrr tjwn box nutnber or ad­ but it is bccorning waU-to-wall men, and we video and the home market.** and faU in love. ing in a loving assembly to support people meets from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Gay dtess. Ws publish personal ads from laughingly ^k about renting thc city Alpha Afterimage costs $2.75 and is available at A Closing Night Party for women only, prisoners, ifyou have a problem with an in- 21st Ward: 333 Hillside Ave. as they make their faith journeys. D-l tries Alliance of Genesee VaUcy lounge, 713 auditorium some day Men currently atten­ Monroe Ave., is entering its second summer. Visual Studies XCbrkshop, 31 Prince St. CaU featuring female strippers and other surprise tnate, let tts kttow. The Empty Closet catwot Classic 2,000 sq. fk. lUdor featuring leaded to nurture each individual's spirituality, ding represent nearly every decade and walk By Horace Lethbridge Group members concentrate on brieve on 442*8676 for more information. guests. wUl be held at mldiU^t tm Friday be held respondble for any financial loss or glass windows tfaroi^hout, new Idtchcn, and centered around the limrgy. Our celebrations of life. Alpha, thc Rochester area's gay and lesbian the fourth Friday of thc month (often with at M.C. Comptons, 1239 Niagara St. On physical infur y that tnay result ftom such Hrepkicc. $129.5HM) follow the Roman Catholic tradition on the youth group, had its first summer picnic at two simultaneous games and a floating dum­ On July 3. wc wiU discuss development Holly Near to give Saturday, July 2 at 9 p.m., HaUwaUs wiU hold cortespondentx. first three Sundays of each month and the of fiiendships and relationships. On June 17, Genesee ^dlcy Park in June, with 12 young my) and occasionally. play double deck firee concert in Seneca FftUa Thc Other Sex Cabaret, featuring films, IZtih W^udt 44 Elmhurst St. ^ Episcopal tradition on the fourth Sunday. D- after the atmual Gay Community Picnic, we people enjoying pleiity of hots, hamburgers pinochle on other evenings. HoUy Near wiU appear with Susan Herrick videotapes, performances and music by local Ibm-of-the-century \^ctorian with wood- I's music worship includes oigan, piano and will be enjoying social icebreaker activities. and lemonade. Most of aU they enjoyed each gay and lesbian artists. Personal burning fireplace and magnincent tumiral a contemporary music group. The circle thanks Randy, who has recent­ and pianist John Bucchino in the latest stop AU gay men and men with major gay com­ others' company. Alpha plans other fun ac­ Admission to thc fUms is >5 per program. trim. 963,900 D-I is a liturgical church. It incorporates ly resigned from the chairmanship after a in her "Don't Hold Back'* tour on Friday, STEVE: Wc met that Saturday night after ponents in their sexuality are ^velcome. tivities during July and August. For more information, caU 854-5828. the mysteries of Christ with each person's year of service in order to pursue other in­ July 15 at 8 p.m. in People's Park in Seneca Christmas at Friars. I enjoyed talldng with terests and commitments. Alpha is approaching the end of its third Falls. Thc women's jazz band Deuce wiU ap­ 12tii H^ud: 36 Lawton St. daily life through the experiences of the you and had tiopcd to see you ;^ain. If Completely renovated Victorian circa 1885. For anyone with a single buck and a jot year. A group for gay and lesbian young peo­ pear at the park on Sunday, July 17 at 6:45 VUk^e ^ice features liturgical calendar (Advent, Christmas, Lent, Political you*fe interested in getting together to get Custom kitchen, finished third floor, of luck, the card circle provides com­ ple (and yong people uncertain of their sex­ p.m. gay and lesbian artists Easter, Pentecost and Ordinary Time). ual orientation) ages 16 through 20, Alpha to know each othet; please comact me at PO assumabic mongage. $71,500 D-l will hold a potluck supper after Mass radeship, exceptional tutelage and fiin, as Caucus Both concerts are free, and food, beer and The cover story of thc Jianc 28 issue ofthe Box 10744, Rochester, NY 1461O-0744. Im well as more munchies than Epicure Mam­ meets on the first and third Saturdays of each soda WiU be available Ki^s, cans, bottles and Village Vbicc: is "SensibiUty and Survival: The on July 17, downstairs in the church's com­ looldng forward to seeing you again* Steve. 12th Wutl: 26"l%acy St. mon could desire. By Brian F. Van Grol month from 1 to 4 p.m. The group is guid­ coolers wiU not be aUowed on the concert New Gay Arts." and features writers Ar­ munity room. Everyone is welcome. The Charm and character of curved floor-to- The group is seeking increased participa­ Thc Rochester Lesbian and Gay Political ed by two selected adult volunteers, in­ site. Thc concerts are part of Coiwention mistead Maupin, Jcwcllc Gomez and Essex MICHIGAN WOMEN*S MUSIC FESTIVAL: group will also have an information table at ceiling window, wide wood floors, parlors, tion by women. Caucus wUI be sponsoring voter registration cluding a mental health professional. Days, a celebration of the first women's HcmphiU, critic and author Vito Russo and Axtyttae going fmm Itochester? I'm interested the Gay Commumty Picnic at Genesee Valley Meeting times arc designed to provide op­ wood stove. $59,900 Park earlier the same day. One interesting note for bridge affe- nights at area lesbian and gay bars in the rights convention in Seneca Falls. British actor Ian McKcUan. and interviews in driving-riding with others. Call Dorma, cionados: on June 11, John bid and made coming weeks, and will also register voters portunities to meet friends and to become For more information, call (315) with lestnan comedbuis and gay playwrights. 232-5149 V/TTY. informed. 14th W^ud: 343 Gregory St. contract for Grand Slam, a first for him and at thc Gay Community Picnic on July 17 at 568-6238. LONELY? I am a mature, responsible, gay, Genesee Valley Park. Alpha welcomes newcomers, both youth Extensively renovated to retain historic thc circle, and the first I've witnessed. Speak­ Upcoming women's mnsic festivals 26-ycar-old white female. 5'8'\ 165 lbs., Parents FLAG The caucus, which was recently honored who seek thc development of Mcndships charm while adding modem convenience. ing as East opponent on that occasion, it was Gsy and lesbian film fest Thirteenth Michigan Womyn's Music brown hair, hazel eyes and fairly good- Beautiful brick, circa 1860. $79,900 The Rochester chapter of Parents and not a depressing loss but rather an atten­ in Albany for organizational and political ex­ and adults who want to volunteer time. For more information, caU 442-2986 and leave continues in Bnffido Festival, Aug. 10-14. Performers indtide looking. I enjoy almost everything except Friends of Lesbians and Gays (Parents FLAG) dance to magnificence. We salute, envy and cellence by thc New York Sute Lesbian and pain, torture and being physically ignored. your first name, telephone number and a "Thc Other Sex: A Gay and Lesbian Film Hunter Davis, June Millington, thc I4tli Ward: 118 Gregory St. will hold a picnic on July 23 at 1 p.m. For congratulate him. Gay Lobby, is urging everyone to register in Festival" continues through Saturday, July 2 U^xshington Sisters, Kay Gardner, Deidre So ladies, if you're in need of: Last-minute this presidential election year. If you aren't convenient time to return your caU. ,Great investment. . .four family with location and other deuils, call 392-4796. As always, all are welcome and more are in Buffalo at HaUwalls, 700 Main St. Thc last McCaUa, -ftfcsa'RuU, AUx Dot>kin and Tbshi date? Shoulder to cry on? Someone to hang separate utilities and nice apartments. Parents FLAG held a garage sale on June sought. able to register at the picnic, call the Monroe mtmm\mn several prograiEisjire: Reagon. For more information, write: out with? Pen pal?—drop me a line. Ihmer, County Board of Elections at 428-4550 $119,900 17 and 18 to help pay the cost of sending Thufvday, Jane 30, 9 p.m.: \trfilmt WWTMC. Box 22, W^lhaUa, MI 49458. PO Box 27, Canandaigua, NY 14424. Serious (TDD: 428-2390), or visil the office at 39 members to the organization's national con­ Fittd (Ufest Gertnany, 1987), a compeUing short North East V(%micn's Musical Retreat, Sept. inquiries only! 3rd Ward: 106 lltemont Circle vention in Chicago in October. For informa­ West Main St. about narcissism, exhibitionism and pcKonal 2-5, Camp Lalce of Isles, North Stonington, HELP! I've lost my hair stylist! Tm looking Incredible 1840s brick Itaiianate. Ihily one tion on thc convention, call the above EDGE The caucus is a non-partisan organization a roommttte anguish; and Anita: Dattces of Vice (^9(^1 CT. Performers include Jasmine, Lucie Blue of Cora Hill's best! $129,900 number EDGE (Educating the Disabled in a Gay which meets on the second Ibesday of each Germany, 1987), director Rosa von for a hair stylist named Sally who used to lltemblay. Rude Girls, Labrys and Heather work at Robcr Bene on Park Ave. If anyone Environment) of Rochester will host month at 7:30 p.m. at the Gay AUiance of or sell Praunheim's film based on the life of bisex­ Bishop with Sherry Shute. For information, 18tfi Ward: 201 Grand Avenue members of EDGE of New York City for the Genesee Valley lounge. 713 Monroe Ave. ual dancer Anita Berber; considered by many knows where she's working now, please call write: NEWMR. PO Box 217. New Haven, CT mc It souiKls silly but I'd liice a decent hair­ Historic McGregor's Florist. Original home. Out & About 1Jul y 16-18 w^eekend. The wreckcnd's ac­ Meetings are open to all interested people. some bunnies to have been the tnost scandalous woman in 06513. or caU (203) 523-1268. shop and greenhouse now xvaiiablc. $54,900 tivities will include the annual Gay Com­ 1920s BcrHn. cut. Michele, 244-9030. Out & About, the gay and lesbian outing munity Picnic sponsored by the Gay AUiance OMEGA with an KUEKA LAKE DEVOTEES: Let's seek out 18th Waud: 310 Farmington Road group of thc Genesee VaUey. is having an ac­ of the Genesee Valley. one another for congenial social fim. Meet Irondequoit border; beautifully decorated tive summer with weekly biking and several EDGE of Rochester's summer schedule OMEGA (Older Mature & Gay Action/Ad­ Etnpty Closet discreetly at tlie Swiu Irm, East Lake Road, three bedroom colonial; well-insulated, nice outings and campouts. Thc biking con­ also includes a day trip to Coming Glass vocacy) will hold a pizza party on July 16 evenings at 8 during July? porch, garage. $84,900 tingent meets every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Works, and the organization of a work- at a well-known local pizzeria. We're hop­ classified ad! July 15 • 16 • 17 WANTED: Bi female for friendship. Mc: at Lock 32 (Clover Street) on thc Barge Canal sharing program to provide support for ing for a repeat of the excellent turnout at male, white, 31, 6*1", quiet but wild and 19tfa Ward: 238 Post Avenue for slow-paced rides. members who are physically unable to do last year's party. A salad bar will also be Call en^cp Fri., Sat., Sun. crazy sometimes, creative, good sense of U^XKlbuming fireplace, natural trim, low The first weekend in June, a dozen group certain routine chores. available. Reservations must be made by Ju­ humor and a loud laugh. You: pretty, slender, RGE. assumabic mortgage. $68,500 members enjoyed a campout in the Pocono EDGE nftets on the second and fourth ly 13- 244-9030 aiisj A Celebration of the honest, and you hate to be alone. Picture if Mountains. On June 11, seven hikers trooped Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Rochester Center OMEGA's August event will be a day at the possible. Let*s at least talk. Write.- Greg, PO All offered by P^ggy F^lt. 461-9200 through the Bergen Swamp, and the foUow­ for Independent Living, 464 South Clinton Renaissance Faire in Sterling. Organizers for details. Box 25363. Rochester, NY 14625. ing weekend, 14 campers spent the weekend Ave. The group is open to all physically need to know how many people plan to at- 1848 First Women's Rights For Reat around thc pool and in the woods of Camp chaUenged gay men and lesbians. For more Roommates UTaxited Whitman on Seneca Lake. information, call 271-5494. Convention MONROE/GOODMAN APARTMENT: 1 July will include a climb of Mt. Marcy, the HOUSEMATE WANTED: Gay male wanted bedroom, off-street parkii^, heat included. highest point in New York, on thc July 4th Sharing brings comfort, to share 4'bedroom home on Highland Ave. $325 plus security- 244-4960, 4-9 pm weekend; a dinner cruise on Sodus Bay; a near Monroe. Sun deck, laundry, cable, Mon.-Fri. Men's Group understanding and tclcphonC'Unc. Includes all utilities except hike in Letchworth Park; and a picnic. Late roup SUSAN HERRICK ROOM FOR RENT including kitchen summer activities will include backpacking In June the Men's Group of the Gay growtl-i... phone. 1250/month. PO Box 18752. Rochester. NY 14618. facilities. Lcxington-Dewcy area. Male, non- in the Adirondacks. a bike tour around Lake Alliance of Genesee VaUey had two meetings gav VO"**^ 5 smoker, quiet. $50 per weet. 254-8551- Ontario and the Intemationai Gay & Lesbian attended by 35 men each. Thc June 5 HOLLY NEAR* SEEIUNG ROOM AND BOARD in ex­ Outing Organization (IGLOO) Jamboree out­ change for **organic" gardening and meeting featured a discussion. '*What do you Z*VX0J»2 • »»;•;•; i^^M *H$S* w/John Bucchino, pianist side Washington, DC. say after you say hello?" and a video of housekeeping. No cigarette smokers or Out & About is open to all gay men and alcoholics. Reply to: J. Heches. TWclvc Cor­ Maurice, a sensitive portrayal of men faU­ ORIGINAL EASHIONS: Cut»tom design and lesbians in the Rochester area. The group's FRIDAY, JULY 15 ners. PO Box 18682, Rochester, NY 14618. ing in love and how they manage relation­ construction of dresses and gowns by Pratt ships. 8 PM ROOMATE WANTED: Gay female prefer­ Institute fashion design major; for women red, to sharc Cape Cod house with single and female impersonators. Free consultation. FREE CONCERT in PEOPLE'S PARK mother. Own room, gar^c. 288-6731. CaU Drew at 442-0506. Food, Beer, Soda (Proper ID) E.D.G.E. Is drinking No Kegs, Cans, Bottles or Coolcn Of Rochester... a problem GLLVDA f "ame and num^^^ Vour « Parents-F.LAG. JACKSON P.O. Box 926 in your life? Hilton, NY 14468 li^V^ca// - ^ '""e to rBturn^ SUNDAY, JULY 17 STR.\rFORD A Communication AA can help. (716) 865-0120 Call 232-6720, 24 hours a day. (716) 392-4796 6:45 PM and Support Group Or come to Gay AA formed BY and FOR at St. Luke's Church JOHNS on Thursdays at 8:30 pm. DEUCE* Disabled/Handicapped Sign language Interpreted, Women's Jazz Band GAY MEN and WOMEN last meeting of the month. Redwood Rccordliig Artitis SCOTT r Por gay women only: The Empty Closet Free Concert in Peo|:4e'9 Park Mondays at 8:30 pm. Food, Beer, Soda (Proper ID) No Kct». Cam Boldn or Coolers 271-5494 For gay men only: 5/ILOAE5 Sundays at 8:30 pm OR needs you! Qay Al-Anon MANY OTHER EVENTS THRU THE WEEKEND Saturdays at 7 pm FOR INFO: 315-568-6238 381-0739 Call 244-9030 to volunteer - HOUY NEAa wd DCIJCE mmit powM> ta pwt tkgmt^ » 0tKt frcm MM* Am CB«»niii CnwpBiir-* PM«W«UIC* Fwarf Unitarian Church wttb wm^pon from tW Ntw tmk Stei* CnMctf M tlw Am, dkt NattoMl tmimommm foe tW Arte, CSS. im... N*w York TJ-jlujni. td¥fm41. NoM* tbmtimHum. mad dM Uihm Kiiblinnlii FoyitHow. R A. Ki^N RLbiLi,;. rlM Or AN OSCAR A' ILDh :5T0RY ^ 40 Eftst Ave 232-4699 18 EMPTY CLOSET JULY 1988 Born in this month

French w^riter Marcel Proust: 1871-1922 JULY 1988 EMPTY CLOSET 19 By Thomas Krolak talent for mimicry. While he flirted with two years and their friendship was perma­ and other characters are involved In a series In Cities OfThe Plain, a volimic in his epic some women, and enjoyed and used the nem. At his new address re received Hahn of love affoirs. References arc made to gays novel Retttenayraint:e of Things Past, gay company of older ones, he became close to and other male friends, often while bed­ and lesbians. Thc tectmique of iftvoltmcary author Marcel Proust wrote about homosex­ many yotmg men. He formed deep but often ridden. But he also met young men of a memory is used. AgostinelU was thc model uality: "(It fbrms) a freemasonry formor e ex­ brief relationships with them, often marred sociaUy lower caste then himself, '* valets, or fbr "Albertine," Marcel's fleeing mistress. Dc tensive, more powerful, and less suspected by his possessiveness. chauffers, or railroad employees." Montesquiou inspired the novel's gay Baron than thc Lodges, for it tests upon an identi­ With those amotig these friends who One member of this category was Alfred Charlus. CALL ALL! ty of tastes, needs, habits, dangers, appren­ shared his literary tastes he began, at age 21. AgostineUi, a man from Monaco whom Pro­ The first of these books, 5wann 's Wity, was ticeships, knowledge, traiffic, glossary, and the journal Le Banqttet. He contributed brief ust hired as a chauffeur on a trip in 1SH)7. turned down by several publishers. Proust one in which thc members. . .recognize stories and essays to it and its successor, Le Proust admired his darkly handsome features had to pay for its printing. Writer Andre Gide each other inmiediately by. . .signs which Revue Blanche He was influenced by German and his uniform. The next year AgostineUi was one of those who dismissed it as too indicate (other gays) to the beggar in the pldlosophcts. and began to believe that ob­ began working for Proust as his valet. He lotig, but soon admitted that was his greatest street, in the great nol>lcman whose carriage jects and events were important only as they moved in with thc author but brought his error* Gide's periodical agreed to |>id]4i3h thc ,door he is shutting, to thc father in the suitor affected one's thoughts and emotions. This mistress with him. Proust loved him but tiext two volumes, lengthening them. for his daughter's hand, to him who has subjectivity was shown in his first book. hated her. AgostineUi typed Proust's \^lume II, Within A Buddittg Grave, won its sought. . .the doctor, the priest, the bar­ Pleasures and Oays, in 1896. A collection of manuscripts and Proust saw Uterary talent in author thc Prix Goncort in 1919. rister. . . in this romantic life the ambassador love stories, its idea was to live fbr pleasure, his letters. But AgostineUi left Proust to take The next part, Stxtom et Gcmorrhe, or is a bosom friend of the felon, the pleasure. flying lessons and was kiUed when his plane Cities Of the Plain, was about a gay men's prince. . .on leaving the duchess's party To his parents this seemed to be his only crashed imo the ocean in 1914. brothel and was pubUshed in 1921-22. Pro­ goes off to confer with thc goal. They were uppcr-middle-class and This tragedy plunged Proust into grief ust paid nightly visits to such a brothel for hooligan. . . suspected where it docs not ex­ pleaded with him to get a respectable pro­ equalled only by his mother's death. But her research, de^itc his asthma and artliritis, and ist, flaunting itself. . .where its existence is fession in law or business. They were death had also enabled him to write the gave money to a friend to start one. "Gomor- never guessed, numbering. . .among the PHOTOBOARD especially insistent since the book sold poor­ novel Retnetttbrance of Things Past bas­ rhe" refers to lesbianism. Gide was angered people in the army, in thc church, in thc ly and got few good reviews. He had briefly ed on experiences that would have disturb­ by tile treatmem of gays in Stxitmt as' *gro«cs- NOW YOU CAN SEE AND HEAR prison, on the throne. . ." worked in a library, but was now ed her. Proust became a near-reclusc while que." Proust confessed that he had, in a Proust wrote that there are difiierences bet­ unemployed and eager to be popular, so he writing it, starting in 1909. previous volume, wrongly dressed his plea* OTHER CALLERS ween groups of gay men. Of one group in gave extravagant parties. He was financially PubUshed in 11 volumes from 1913 to sant memories of gay love in the guise of a cafe he writes: '*so correct in their attire, dependent on his mother and money made 1927, it is a classic of world literature. He non-gay rotnance to "fiU out" that part. By so cold and reserved their marmer, (they a gulf between them. had been moving toward it for years, first the later volume aU that was left was make) only the most covert glances at the Although Proust was often ill, he became with Jean Santeuil. His article "Contrc degeneracy, but aU thc characters except . . ."young lions who, a few feet away are a regular on the Paris social scene. Promi­ Saintc-Bcauve" (1908) was an experimental Marcel declined in the novel. making a great clamor about their nent gay poet Robert de Montesquiou version of Retnetttbrance using ideas like in­ Proust would only admit priyatcly tliat he mistresses." became his friend and a ticket to high socie­ voluntary memory. Leamed inteUigence is was gay, but Reitsettibrance*s familiarity But another group of diners arc "ex­ ty. Proust flattered him artfully, getting in­ rejected for the subconscious. This laid the with the gay worid and the sympathy in the tremists who allow a bracelet to slip down ^ vitations but tiring of dc Montesquiou's vani­ **phUosophical basis" for his masterpiece. novel for Oscar WUde said enough. from beneath a cuff, sometimes a necklace ty Proust also befriended artistic women Retatmtbrance's main ciiaracter. Marcel, to gleam in thc gap of a collar, who by their and was invited to their salons, or intellec­ narrates a story similar to I^roust's life. Marcel Happy Birdiday to these gayss tual gatherings. persistent stares, their cooings, their laughter, comes into contact with aristocratic society Author Samuel Steward, **PhU Andros" ••4-- '•:•••• 4' S'-'-f-f- -i*''- CONFERENCE their mutual caresses, oblige a band of As Proust swam through this elegant, and becomes disiUusioned with it whUc he (1909- ). July 23- students to depart in hot haste, and are serv­ class-conscious world, he recalled his im­ TAUC WITH EIGHT HOT GUYS AT ed with civility beneath which indignation pressions. This is why much of his writing boils by a waiter who. . .would find pleasure is autobiogr^hical. His coUected notes were Gay menace continued from pg. 15 ONE TIAAE in summoning the police did he not find the basis for the noveiyean Santeuil, publish­ make it iUegai for heterosexual couples to use profit in ffocketing their gratuities:' Homoland. the balance sheet wiU be 650 ed in 1952, but written in 1895-99. Its title miUion homosexuals and 4.35 billion the missionary position. Heterosexuals could This description of gay tnen may not seem character is much like Proust. His notebooks heterosexuals. A projection using 33 percent not hold hands or make displays of affection so different from now, but it reflects Proust*s contained reference to gay experiences that youth and 10 percent of that as gay or les­ in public. Adults would advise chUdrcn that fears about being gay which were part of a he hid from his parents. In Jean Santeuil, he bian would be as follows: heterosexuality is just a "phase." Of course, larger dread of not being accepted. describes what are probably gay meetings scientists would search for the causes of The struggle to be admired began eariy for Generations Homosexuals Hetetx^sexuals disguised as heterosexual encounters. 0 500M heterosexuality and thc homosexual Proust, who was bom July 10, 1871 in Paris. 4500M equivalent of thc iUustrious Dr. Morehouse He was the son of a well-known Catholic Included also in these notebooks are 1 650M 4350M — could there ever be such a thing? — would 2 794M 4206M MAN-SCAN doctor, and his mother was from a rich references to the Dreyfus Case, in which a espouse his treatment for curing Jewish family. Proust was strongly atuched Jewish French army captain was wrongly im­ 3 933M 4067M heterosexuals. SHARE YOUR MOST INTIMATE to her and her mother, and was influenced prisoned for treason. Proust became a If I've been pushing the correct buttons on While the thought is enticing, Vd prefer by his mother's love of thc arts. Her atten­ Dreyfusard, one ofhis public defenders. He the calculator, by the 18th generation, that the homosexual majority exercise THOUGHTS IN TOTAL PRIVACY tion was vital because from the age of 10 co-authored and circulated a petition for homosexuals would outnumber heterosex­ benign rule. Those who have been thc op­ asthma became a life-long problem for him. Dreyfus in 1897. The affair tore France apan uals by approximately 2542 mUlion to 2458 pressed should have leamed something from WITH THE PARTNER OF YOUR confining him to home and seaside resorts. and ied to widespread anti-Semitism. Pro­ miUion. lUntalizing. isn't it. the experience. I suggest that we allow the He later recreated these resorts in his ust's great novel contains a long discourse From here the calculating gets more last heterosexuals to live out their days in CHOICE writing. on anti-Semitism in the upper classes. tedious because *'progress" slows. By 25 dignity as the last of a dying race. We*]l lov­ He attended the Lycee Condorcct. where After this, Protist did translations of works generations or 500 years, better than 60 per­ ingly stuff the remains of thc last heterosex­ he excelled in hts studies but was deeply by the EngUsh author John Ruskin and wrote cent of the earth's population would be gay ual couple and arrange them in a mating disliked by the other boys. They thought him newspaper reviews of Ruskin's books. or lesbian. The speed of this process could position for display in an "im-natural" feminine-looking and were angered when he Proust was stiU close to his motfier despite be increased, however, if Homoland were science museum. wrote love poems to them. One classmate their differences. His father had died in sufnciently appealing to coax out aU ttie gays Well, that's my plot to undermine was shocked when Proust passionately 1903. leaving Proust with a yearly allowance, ''passing" as heterosexuals. heterosexual hegemony This editorial has grabbed his hand. but it was his mother's death in 1905 that Within 65 generations or the year 1300 on Ikccn great fun to write but it's much too hot After a year of military service for which left him independently wealthy. the post-heterosexual calendar, the propor­ and I need another diet soda. Spread my plot he volunteered at 18. he decided to be a Her demise left Proust freer to act on his tions would be rcvefsed so that only 10 per­ far and wide. WhUc it's aU in jest, don't be PER writer But first his parents had to be gay impulses. He was now between the two cent of the world's poptdation would be surprised to see me quoted in thc next Cal MINUTE satisfied, so he earned degrees in law and main loves of his life. 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