VOLUME SEVEN, NO 23--November 11, 1994--November 23, 1994--Issue 167 FREE

Give the People Light and they will find their own way. vir The Wisconsin Light Wisconsin A Rocky Road Lies Election Results Ahead for the Advocates Are a Mirror of of the Civil Rights of Lesbians and Gay Men National Trends AIDS Funding, Employment Non-Discrimination Bill, Civil Rights Acts in Jeopardy By Bill Meunier To some extent, the national By Bill Meunier election results were mirrored in It was a watershed election. It was a land Wisconsin. The State Assembly be- mark election. For advocates of Gay and came Republican for the first time in Lesbian rights, it was a disaster. Across the a generation and an incumbent country voters sent Republicans to Congress in Democratic Congressman 'was numbers that hadn't been seen since the knocked off by a conservative 1950's. Christian Coalition Republican. While some found reason to cheer Senator Governor Tommy Thompson Chuck Robb's victory over the homophobic won over Democrat Chuck Chvala Oliver North, others familiar with the political by a wide margin. Thompson, who scene were stunned by the loss of so many heavily. outspent Chvala, won an staunch Gay civil rights supporters. Not only unprecedented third term as Gover- did many of those who had supported Gay nor. Chvala, who was expect to civil rights lose, they lost to Radical Right lose, was a strong supporter of Gay Wing Christian Fundamentalists backed can- and Lesbian rights as a legislator. didates. Thompson, while a member of the Senator David McCurdy, an Oklahoma State Legislature, consistently voted Democrat and a Gay civil rights is a good against Gay and Lesbian interests. example. His Republican opponent, Rep. Jim Senator Herb Kohl bucked the Inhofe, attacked him for his support of Gay GOP trend, easily winning re- civil rights. Inhofe won by a wide margin. election over his Republican oppo- Radical right wing candidates didn't just nent, Robert Welch. Welch received get elected in the South. They also did well in strong backing from the Christian several large states in the North. It was Coalition. troubling to many activists to see the number Kohl had angered many Gays of losses in large states. This trend, according and Lesbians by voting for Clinton's to them, does not bode well for the next round "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy on in 1996. Gays in the military. He also voted For example, Pennsylvania Senator Harris for several vicious Jesse Helms' Wofford, a Democrat, and Gay rights amendments. In the month before supporter, lost to Republican Rick Santorum, a the campaign, Kohl became a co- Christian Coalition candidate. Santorum, won sponsor of ENDA, the proposed even though the widow of the late Republican Gay/Lesbian employment discrimi- Senator John Heinz denounced him heatedly. In Tennessee Jim Sasser, the nation ban. He also termed his votes Dinner Time--Tom Cruise portrays Lestat and Brad Pitt plays film based on Anne Rice's incumbent Louis in the Senator and a Gay civil rights supporter went for the Helms' amendments "a novel "Interview With The Vampire." (See a review of the film on page 8). mistake." down to defeat at the hands of Republican Bill Those votes, however, weighed heavily in The Election of '94 was a Time of Victories Frist. Meanwhile actor Fred Thompson, a the minds of many Lesbian and Gay voters radical right wing Republican, beat moderate who found it difficult to take comfort in Democratic Congressman Jim Cooper for an Kohl's victory in an otherwise dismal election and of Defeats From Which We Must Learn open seat. night. In Ohio and Indiana and Wisconsin, The biggest upset came in the 1st Con- Commentary by Peri Jude Radecic what these results indicate about the mood of Christian Coalition backed candidates either gressional District, where Republican Right The history of the Gay and Lesbian civil the nation's electorate. We are concerned ousted incumbents or took over open seats Wing candidate Mark Neumann ousted incum- rights movement is one of many victories and, about the growing influence of the Right formerly held by Democrats. bent Democrat Peter Barca. Neumann had the unfortunately, many defeats. The 1994 elec- Wing on American political, economic and The list of the casualties was not confined backing of the Christian Coalition and won by tions are no exception. While we rejoice in cultural life. The Republican Party--newly to the Senate and House. less than 1,500 votes. the defeat of the anti-Gay initiatives in Oregon invigorated by Right Wing infiltration-- In Texas, Governor Anne Richards, a Gay During the campaign, Neumann was heav- and Idaho and the victories of openly Gay and dominates Congress. In local communities, and Lesbian civil rights supporter was beaten ily criticized by the media for distorting and Lesbian candidates across the country, we are anti-Gay and anti-choice measures are being by George W. Bush, son of the former lying about Barca's record. When asked if saddened by the many votes against us.n joined by measures that limit basic govern- President. In New York Governor Mario there was any possibility of Gays and Lesbians The Gay and Lesbian community cele- ment services, persecute immigrants, censor. Cumo, a staunch supporter of equality for working with Neumann, Scott Evertz of the brates the defeat of the anti-Gay initiatives in our schools and libraries and remove protec- Gays and Lesbians was defeated by State Senator Log Cabin Club told Light, "I don't know of Oregon and Idaho. We congratulate the No tive environmental and labor laws. George Petiak. Petiak helped block a anyone who thinks that is possible." On One and No on Thirteen campaigns for The cultural warriors, Pat Buchanan and state-wide Gay civil rights law in the New York State Senate. Barca had been a supporter of Gay civil their successful efforts in discrediting the Pat Robertson, are sounding their battle cries Whatever the rights. During the campaign, the Christian Right Wing's deceitful, mean-spirited scape- against immigrants, strong sexual harassment reason for the GOP sweep, it is clear that a rocky road lies ahead Coalition attacked him on his voting record on goating of Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual people laws, welfare and other entitlement programs. for Gay issues. by showing the public the real face of Gay Having created a mess with trickle down eco- advocates of Gay and Lesbian rights. The new Speaker of the House will be Newt Gingrich. In another race of interest to Gays and America. nomics, they are proposing to mop up the Gingrich is well known as a Lesbians, Gay Republican Congressman Steve Today, we also share the concern of Gay mess with new immigrants, Gays and Lesbi- man whose homophobia in Congress is exceeded only by Gunderson won re-election in the 3rd Con- men and Lesbians in Alachua County, Florida ans, the poor, women, the disabled and all gressional District. Gunderson was rumored to whose neighbors voted away protection those who do not fit their mold. that of Jesse Helms and Congressman be in trouble because of recent disclosures that against discrimination based on sexual orien- The victories of the Far Right are the Dannemeyer (R-Cal). he was Gay. tation. The voters of Alachua County voted product of years of practice. They've prac- There is little doubt that ENDA, the On election night, he easily defeated State instead to preserve their special right to dis- ticed their divide and conquer strategy for proposed federal law which would have Rep. Harvey Stower. Gunderson had previ- criminate. years in campaigns against abortion, school banned employment discrimination against ously announced that this would be his last bid The American people voted to hand politi- desegregation, pay equity for women and a Lesbians and Gays is dead. AIDS funding is for Congress. As a State Representative, cal control of the Congress and many gover- great deal else. in jeopardy. Washington act-ivists say that norships to a Republican Party more lopsided Stower was very supportive of Gay and Les- On the national level, they've expended TURN TO CIVIL RIGHTS, PAGE 15 bian civil rights. toward Far Right politics than ever before. millions of dollars on voter research to learn The biggest change in Wisconsin is the Acting out of fear, many voters supported how to turn American voters against one an- loss of the State Assembly to Republican con- candidates far from the mainstream of the Re- other so that theocratic special interest groups trol. Said one legislative aide, "Domestic publican Party. can turn back basic rights for everyone and Partnership won't even get a hearing now." The real tragedy of these elections is that reserve special rights for themselves. Tammy Baldwin, the only open Lesbian in too many voters believed the lies, accepted the As Gay America comes out of the closet, stereotypes and voted against the public inter- the legislature, told Light that she will con- NGLTF will be there building the infrastruc- ”.O...... :::-....: tinue to work on Domestic Partnership. "It's a est by supporting anti-Gay, racist or sexist ture for a grassroots mobilization that will in- .....a.ffi.tf. different task for me as a Democrat and author candidates and initiatives. Voters in state after troduce us to our communities on door ...... 4, . : : •..-y::.:. of a bill to get a hearing from a Republican state elected Far Right candidates and sup- knocking campaigns, in PTAs, in neighbor- 4:-..-...gi6iie, 8- ?1.44:40i!--"z '''.. ported Far Right agendas that were foreign hood groups, unions and every other sector of e..1...1.4 .....3:460,..,40,44i.E..til- Committee Chairperson. Hopefully, I will be 9...F0. ,i,..,w. able to work with a Republican Chairperson to even to the platform of a conservative Repub- society. And one day we will finally create a voil ... .. tfiF00.kk!*:::t4.t.i.i...-.. lican Party. .:-.:-. get a hearing." place for us at the table of national politics .f..:- ...e.iaiiii:..,iiiiii.,...... c,Pg.:9f,1,9:00#0:, „.: . ...-.... Our challenge at the federal level will be that can no longer be sacrificed to political ..:....i:giii*idiaf#.. pw.:raiu6oei:--,:-..-.,. Barb Notestein (D-Milwaukee) told Light, r ..-,n.. ...# "A fair number of the Republicans in the legis- unprecedented. Pushing proactive A2IDS, expediency. due,,,.:toitiiiii,,, ,.. e.ttiv. .p,!Wocr..44'. health care, anti-discrimination and hate crime 1o.. iitiiit‘ lature owe the radical right and Wisconsin Editor's Note: The writer is the Exeu- t.41iiiWiit...ij; ....r..9proopw'.4tdetis:::,::,:j ::'...4 .----- ''''''.'e.!#4,14:- ...... measures in an increasingly hostile environ- tive Director of the National Gay and Les- :a ?.-7,y,Tr Right to Life. It is certain that these groups to A.,..1.0;':A0i4,141 ,- need for: will have significant voice in the Republican ment will be daunting. At the same time, we bian Task Force. 4‘1'04LTi: .1Yitift-d,ii;ii-g:]:::,:: ,-. Caucus." will be fighting to fend off proactive Radical .,•.,,,,,p..cuPleiiii6f: .44..t.'"••••.. -:-.eitte'..::•••••-• • ..:s6i.11P.t:.. 44ilta::... Right measures. In all the years of an active ;:;'j::44j.:(Vi,•fieti:6.,,,::,: ::,--- - Alt :,.,:-••:,,,•::',.:.::.::.: It is expected that Wisconsin Right to Life New Deadline tArf:44V4:,..70.*0.(.*:-.iiiiIiiiiiip,,-!!!e...-....::::e:.....?0C. !)!;,.*Aiitiii will push for a bill that would mandate waiting Gay and Lesbian civil rights presence on at periods for abortions and in other ways limit Capitol Hill, there has never been a wholly Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, 1 .'7:i:,. ...•Pj-Aiit-iiiiii'.!:i.iiiie .7.-: ,Eift-;. .-.,C ::-.4.11g:b1114)1. 125-:4: Republican Congress. ijf.,:iii ,, : :,A ... A their availability. Wisconsin Light will be published on 1#4. ,:#45i0e.::.f ::.:.:.p.gxigt,. .allta.:b4.:::Prcivi • ] What is of even greater concern than the iiii,:gilt*::::: : : ti.>:lf.tf,,i,VM:, e.: ::! !! :.:::-:,]:,, Monday, November 21. EgStliatig'bit'•-•':'4g.. .I TURN TO ELECTION, PAGE 3 loss of Democratic seats to Republicans, is ' .....— '''. November 11, 1994--November 23, 1994--WISCONSIN LIGHT-2 NATIONAL NEWS BRIEFS New Study Shows that Needle Exchange Programs Cut AIDS Infection in Half a U.S. Must Do More to Curb AIDS Worldwide (Milwaukee)- While the Milwaukee AIDS quent drug users, averaging three injections day. In the month before the needle exchange, San Juan, PR-AP- The United States must spend much more to seek a cure for AIDS and Project (MAP), has come in for some heavy they rented or bought used syringes an aver- has a moral oblication to stem the scourge worldwide, former U.S. Health and Human Services criticism from ultra-conservatives, WTMJ- of 16 times. After the program, this fell Secretary Louis Sullivan says. "We spent $6-$7 million to develop a test for AIDS in blood and radio's Charlie Sykes and the like, a new age times. we really saved many lives because of this. We've saved tens of millions of dollars in medical study has concluded that handing out clean to four the evidence supporting needle costs. We must do more," Sullivan, president of the Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, needles to drug users appears to cut their risk Much of until now has been indirect: Sup- said in an interview. of contracting HIV disease in half. exchanges argued that removing contami- Pragmatic reasons should compel all Americans to support attempts to stamp out AIDS--the Milwaukee is among more than 40 U.S. porters have - from circulation make biologi- scourge is disproportionately afflicting people of African, Latin and Asian origin," Sullivan cities that currently have needle exchange nated needles studies have shown that partici- said. "Diseases are not contained within national boundaries. It is in our interests to contain the programs, but evidence that they actually re- cal sense, and to share needles. spread of infectious diseases. In 24 hours you could transport someone from a city in India with duce the risk of HW infection has been slim. pants are less likely New York study is to the U.S. Until now, most of the data came from studies Researchers said the the plague infection rate in Europe, where AIDS among IV drug users the first to measure the new needle exchange pro- New Russian Law Would Require HIV Test is generally far less common than in the U.S., among participants of a many IV drug users al- Moscow-AP- The Russian Duma's (parliament) lower chamber has approved a measure especially the Northeast. gram in a city where that would make foreigners seeking Russian visas present proof they do not have the AIDS vi- The latest study was based on a needle ex- ready carry the virus. the University of Cali- rus. Foreigners found to be infected with HIV while already in the country would be deported. change program in New York City, where Dr. Peter Lurie of said one strength of The law, which must be approved by the upper house would also give authorities broad powers about half the city's 200,000 IV drug users fornia at San Francisco is based on real to conduct mandatory testing. As of the first half of 1994, 740 people in Russia have reportedly are already infected with HIV. the new study is that "this positive. Of those, 105 have died. The effort, sponsored by the American testing of real individuals." tested HIV people Foundation for AIDS Research (AmFAR), Across the U.S., about 1.5 million responsible for 12th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Set has provided clean injection supplies to inject illegal drugs. This use is cases. San Francisco- The 12th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial and Mobilization will 22,000 IV drug users. Addicts can catch the about 30% of all AIDS be observed worldwide on Sunday, May 21, 1995. The event, which began in San Francisco in virus if they share needles. 19,83, honors the memory of those who have died of AIDS and demonstrates support for people Dr. Don C. Des Jarlais of New York's living with HIV and AIDS. It is the world's largest annual community-based AIDS event. 243 Beth Israel Medical Center presented data on cities in 45 nations participated this year and for the first time, the event was observed in all 50 the program's results on October 31 at a states in the U.S. meeting in Washington of the American Pub- lic Health Association. `Day Without History' to be Held in Chicago "The best estimate of the effect of the otgoliwt- a !;-0 and who come in is that it 00ber Chicago- For the third year in a row, Chicago's Gerber/Hart Gay and Lesbian Library program for the people people~: Archives will co-sponsor the week-long commemoration at the Chicago Historical Society probably reduces the new infection rate by OPOOF pr co purer to (CHS) of "Day Without History," part of the "Day Without Art" events coordinated by the half," he said. Organization and Visual AIDS. CHS's commemorations will run from November The findings were based on 350 users : World Health fttxmatton 28 to December 4 and will include programs, partial coverings of historical artifacts as a dem- whose saliva was tested for HIV when they onstration of the loss of people and history to the AIDS crisis, and the creation of quilt panels enrolled in the program and when they re- $7:0 * I Historical Society is located at Clark. up clean needles. Des Jarlais for CHS employees who have died of AIDS. The Chicago turned to pick O* T Street at North Avenue in Chicago. calculated that their annual risk of infection was 2%. o day through Frtdy. mfa ma Court Hears Gay Couple's Bid for Spousal Benefits For ethical reasons, the researchers did e service: is "health comparison group that was de- nt specialists : oho are; fluent i 1 Englishand Ottawa, Canada-AP- The Supreme Court of Canada has heard arguments on wether an not enroll a clean needles. However, other Spanish leaf access is included, and all: elderly Gay couple--together for 46 years--should be eligible for federal spousal pension bene- prived of drug users in New York suggest fits. "It's the capstone of a lifetime of Gay activism," said 73-year-old James Egan of Cour- studies of IV a year become infected. e service s sta€f will :not provide tenay, British Columbia. Egan, who began getting his pension in 1986, applied for spousal that about 5% ' is no direct comparison, ueaunent advice Staffers will, however benefits for his partner, John Nesbit, 67. Because there certainty we have is difficult provide infortY ation of the latest research Ottawa refused Egan's request, saying the Old Age Security Act defines spouse as someone "the amount of However, it is reasonable to con- and treatment options to physicians and, pa of the opposite sex. The couple lost their case in a split decision last year at the Federal Court to pinpoint. do see a reduction from these tients who call of Appeal, but have appealed to the Supreme Court. A decision is not expected for several clude that we incidence of HIV infection that The service s.data:base, which is :housed months. data in the may be as high as 50%," commented Dr. at the;Natronal Library of Mediicine, will be Man Shot for Holding Boyfriend's Hand David Vlahov of Johns Hopkins University. updated to anclude all; federally approved: program uses storefronts San Francisco-AP- Just blocks from the heart of the Castro, Victor Rohana, 24, was The New York units, as does MAP, in neighbor- pinned to a wall and shot in the chest. His crime? Apparently, he was targeted because he was and mobile a heavy drug trade. IV drug users co>E p ter IUsers calf call 1-800-272-4787` holding his boyfriend, Steven Damron's, hand. Civil rights advocates say the shooting is an ex- hoods with color-coded syringes, which they for d rest son ho to access the out:1i ample of the growing ferocity of attacks on Gays and Lesbians caused by the anti-Gay rhetoric are given omt...444 to receive new ones. with thei of the Religious Right. The bullet pierced Rohana's lung, missing his heart by about an inch, must turn in in the study were fre- Damron said. Rohana underwent surgery and is listed in satisfactory condition. Those participating "I don't think they thought we were Italian," a shaken Damron said. "They thought we were Gay. They clearly made a decision that they were going to shoot a Gay man. They went to a lot of effort to get their car in position to shoot him point blank." San Francisco Mayor Frank Jordan has offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the shooting. "Maybe they just thought it was macho to shoot a Gay guy," said Damron. "They made a judgement that being Gay was bad and their way of expressing that was to shoot Victor." Murders Have Texas Gay Community on Edge Odessa, Texas-AP- A string of grisly murders of Gay men has the Texas Gay community on edge. Some say that the state's mentality of machismo and a burgeoning religious movement have fostered murderous hostility toward Gays. "There's a steady drumbeat out there that it's all right to hate, that it's socially acceptable to hate Gays and Lesbians," said State Rep. Glen Maxey who is Gay. "You do that long enough and you give permission for somebody to beat up somebody or give somebody permission to kill." Among the recent killings: Paul Quintanilla's hands were bound behind his back. His throat was cut and his genitals sliced off. Michael J. Burzinski was shot to death by a group of white teens looking for Gays. Another man was impaled through on a tree branch outside a Gay bar. Gay and Lesbian activists say a Dallas judge's comment in 1988 reinforced hostility and en- couraged lenient treatment to those who victimize Gays. Instead of life in prison, Judge Jack Hampton gave a 30-year sentence to an 18-year-old who had killed two Gay men when they re- fused to take of their clothes for him. "I put whores and Gays at the same level," Hampton said. "I'd be hard put to give somebody life just for killing a whore." The Rev. Billy Charles Cawley, a Gay man who ministers to the LesBiGay population of Odessa, said: "I call this `Bubba Joe land.' It's a combination of the Texas macho thing and the Fundamentalist Christian movement here." The Texas chapter of the Christian Coalition has grown to 60,000 members with 135 chap- FOR PEOPLE WITH HIV DISEASE ters since it was founded in the state in 1991. Two Companies, Group Honored for Offering •DISCRIMINATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS •INSURANCE DISPUTES Partner Benefits •PUBLIC ENTITLEMENTS St. Paul-AP- The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Workplace Council has honored the •ESTATE PLANNING Northern States Power (NSP) and the Wilder Foundation for planning to offer their St. Paul Cos., *WILLS employees domestic-partner benefits. All three organizations will offer health and dental benefits to the same-sex or unmarried hetero partners of their employees as of January 1, 1995. Diane •POWER OF ATTORNEY Cushman, manager of workforce partnering at St. Paul Cos., said the company will re-evaluate •HEAL1H CARE POWER OF ATTORNEY all of its benefits in light of its new definition of family. At NSP, senior management has studied the issue for two years. Along with flex-time programs, which the company instituted in 1981, •CONSUMER PROTECTION domestic partner benefits will help recruit and retain employees, said Cyndi Lesher, the utility's vice president of human resources. WE WORK WITH YOU TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. U.S. Must Do More to Curb AIDS Worldwide San Juan, PR-AP- The United States must spend much more to seek a cure for AIDS and MILWAUKEE AIDS PROJECT has a moral oblication to stem the scourge worldwide, former U.S. Health and Human Services (414) 273-1991 (800) 359-9272 Secretary Louis Sullivan says. "We spent $6-$7 million to develop a test for AIDS in blood and we really saved many lives because of this. We've saved tens of millions of dollars in medical costs. We must do more," Sullivan, president of the Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN AIDS PROJECT—KENOSHA said in an interview. 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News Briefs are compiled by the Editor from mainstream newspapers and wire A SERVICE OF THE AIDS RESOURCE CENTER OF WISCONSIN, INC. services, organizadonat press releases and Gay and Lesbian papers from across the U.S. November 11, 1994--November 23, 1994--WISCONSIN LIGHT--3 Rep. Notestein's Strong Civil Rights Record The Election Landslide: What Some Political Wins the Support of Her Constituents Leaders are Saying Analysis by Bill Meunier By Bill Meunier control of Congress and the State Legislature. State Representative Barb Notestein de- Here is a sampling of what some Gay and "We have to be extremely vigilant and prepared to fight immediately feated her openly Gay Republican challenger, Lesbian political leaders were saying about the if a threat comes election. up. We are more organized now than we were Scott Evertz by a margin of 69% to 31%. two years ago, there was no state wide The campaign for the State Assembly's Tammy Baldwin "There was some good news the presence two years ago, there is now. As 19th District seat drew the interest of many Idaho and Oregon state iniatives failed. Idaho is people see supporting Action Wisconsin as political observers because it pitted an openly conservative state. When combined with the being in their interest, it will continue to Gay man against a leader in the effort to afford loss of Oliver North and a couple of other very grow. civil rights for Gays and Lesbians. right wing candidates, one can reflect that the "We've had previews of this. We know Evertz was counting on getting the lion's furtherest of the far radical right can not claim the religious right uses Gays and Lesbians a share of support in the Gay and Lesbian com- victory. tool to divide their constituency. Then when munity. His hopes were dashed as both the "But Losing control of Congress and the they get power. Their targets are unions, Human Rights League and the LAMM Politi- Wisconsin State Legislature will have serious working class people, people of color. The cal Action Committee endorsed Notestein. consequences for the Gay and Lesbian only silver lining is that when people see what They were joined by many others who felt community in our state and nation." the real agenda, we will come back together that Evertz didn't present a good enough rea- "Part of the problem was that Democrats and people won't let them pick off groups like son to dump Notestein. In at least some cases, and Republicans didn't sound sufficiently us and divide them. Gays and Lesbians were angered by what they different in this election. I think defining "I know the battles we are fighting for are the right ones. felt were mis-representations of Notestein's those differences through painting a And history shows that when you are fighting for a progressive record. Democratic vision is essential to regaining cause you will suffer setbacks, but you will also Evertz contended that Notestein had not ELECTION eventually win." shown leadership on Gay issues. He accused Continued from Page 1 Tim Baack her of "paying lip service" on matters of im- "We are very pleased with how the races game portance to the Gay community. Baldwin says, "It's a whole new ball where we made endorsements turned out. Evertz admitted that Notestein had sup- politically in the State Legislature. Aside from With tlhe exception of the Governor's race, ported Gays and Lesbians on every issue of State Rep. Barbara Notestein my top advice being increased visibility, we we think those races turned out well." concern to them since she was first elected 10 have to be exceedingly vigilant. We have to "HRL is making plans to mobilize the years ago. But he said she had not shown lead- Notestein's effort to overturn Norman didn't strategize about how we can remain on the of- community in the future. We are going to ership on those issues. help him. fensive instead of letting them put us on the concentrate on educating Gay and Lesbian Notestein countered by pointing to her re- As one politically involved Gay man put defensive." voters about various offices and how they cord which included authoring Wisconsin's it, "It's difficult to believe that Scott could get Baldwin believes that even bills that don't impact on them. A key part of this effort will HIV/AIDS education law, and legislation that the GOP behind Gay rights when Notestein get a hearing should still be introduced. involve informing potential Gay voters about a prohibited discrimination in both the UW sys- was able to find only one Republican (out of "These bills can be used to educate the pub- candidates full record." tem and the VTAE system. Both of these bills 47 in the last State Assembly) who would co- lic." Jane Dunnum became law. sponsor a bill to overturn the Norman thing. Scott Evertz, a Log Cabin Republican, "We are pleased with the results in our Furthermore, Notestein sponsored a bill You also have to look at the experience of doesn't believe that our Wisconsin Gay civil endorsed races, we recognize that is much which would have prohibited anti-Gay rhetoric Gunderson (Steve Gunderson, Wisconsin's rights law (AB70) is in danger of repeal. more work to be done. in mobilizing in sex education courses. Gay Congressman). Here you have a highly "In Wisconsin, we don't have as much to reasonable forces both in Milwaukee and in In the closing days of the campaign, respected veteran who has been unable to fear as do our Gay and Lesbian brothers and the greater community outside of Milwaukee. Evertz attacked Notestein for not introducing convince many of his fellow Republicans to be sisters in other parts of the country," Evertz "His election looks pretty dismal, but it can be used as a challenge and a w2ake up call. We legislation to counter the Norman decision. more tolerant." said. "Log Cabin has established good work- are now fighting for our lives and we weren't The Norman Decision was a Wisconsin Many felt that Evertz's statements that the ing relationships with a number of the Repub- Gay community had nothing to fear form a licans that were re-elected or newly elected. before. People in Wisconsin should realize Supreme Court ruling that allowed a landlord that now." to refuse to rent to unmarried couples, despite Republican majority were naive. We don't anticipate disaster on the Gay rights a state law that prohibits discrimination based Evertz's role in raising money for Wis- front in Wisconsin." Scott Evertz "I am on sexual orientation or marital status. consin Right to Life, an anti-choice group, Evertz may be in the minority with that encouraged that Republicans are now in the majority on Notestein said she had sought to marshal was cited by many, especially in the Lesbian opinion though. Baldwin, Notestein and others the state and national community, as a reason to support Notestein. believe that a serious attempt to repeal AB70 level and what that means for a Republican support in the legislature for an effort to agenda. They feared that Evertz would vote with other is a definite possibility. That will make the work of those of overturn Norman. She said she was told by the us in the Log Cabin pro-life legislators if he was elected. Evertz says that Gays can count on some Club much more difficult. Republican leadership that they would not "We will need to, attempt to and work at support such a move making it very unlikely Notestein told Light, "I want to thank the help from Republicans if that were to happen. people who supported me. I apparently re- influencing those in the new majority. that the bill would have gotten through the Re- According to Evertz, Scott Jensen (R- "As a Republican I am ceived a great deal of support from the Gay glad to see a publican controlled State Senate. Waukesha) told the Log Cabin Club that any- Republican majority, but as a Gay and Lesbian community and I very much ap- activist, I Legal advocates trying to overturn the de- one who stands up in the State Assembly and am concerned about what agenda some within cision asked Notestein not to introduce the bill preciate that support. I look forward to work- calls for the repeal of AB70 will be told to sit majority may have." because it had no chance of passing and would ing with them in the upcoming legislative ses- down. establish a negative legislative history. They sion on issues of concern to that community." Jensen is in line to become the Majority feared the courts would cite that history in Evertz told Light, "At 10:00 p.m. I called Leader for the Republicans in the State As- Is Your Phone Bill turning down attempts at reversal. Rep. Notestein, congratulated her on her vic- sembly. Evertz also says that the next Speaker Few if any Gay and Lesbian activists out- tory and gave her my best wishes for the up- of the Assembly, David Prosser (R-Appleton) Out Of Control? side of the Republican Log Cabin Club, be- coming session. I am pleased that during this has indicated that he wouldn't be in favor of Or Do You Feel Like You're Paying Too Much? lieved Evertz's claims that he would be able to campaign our State Representative indicated repeal either. Read our ad and give us a call convince other Republicans to support Gay she would consider co-sponsoring Tammy Whether or not Evertz is right, or those Baldwin's Domestic Partnership and same-sex fear the worst are correct, won't be civil rights if he was elected. The role the Re- who Long Distance 14.54 legislation. I look forward to her doing so." months. In the meantime, publicans in office had played in squelching known for some many activists will be heeding Baldwin's ad- *Off-Peak 12.9* vice to "stay vigilant." 800 Service 14.5 AIDS No. 1 Killer in San Francisco; First Free Calling Cards Time in Any Major City (No Connect Charges) New Deadline Low Intrastate Rates (San Francisco)- Richard has seen it leading cause of death in San Francisco. Great international Rates countless times--the anger, the sorrow, the That's when other cities will also be included. Due to the Thanksgiving Holi- (England se* per minute) bravery of critically ill AIDS patients. * * * * day, Wisconsin Light will be pub- • Soon, he says, he'll know exactly how Fritz Desir doesn't know how he got Q-14/' Call For More Information they feel. AIDS. What he does know is that he can no lished on Monday, November 21. "Not everybody is courageous in the face longer play soccer and worries about how he's Because of this, all copy for go kicking and screaming and 908.972.9122 of AIDS. Some going to pay the rent and get enough to eat. this issue must be in by 5:00 p.m., Fax: 908-972-9551 are horrible to everyone around them," said Desir, 31, escaped from Haiti in 1980 and the San Francisco AIDS counselor. "I'm not spent three months drifting at sea with 30 oth- Friday, November 18. Call for Your Free sure how I'm going to act." ers before being picked up by the U.S. Coast All ads must be in by 5:00 p.m. 331 Spring Valley Road Richard was diagnosed with HIV in 1985. Morganville, NJ 07751 Phone Bill Analysis Guard. He eventually received political asy- November 18. "So, I'm panicking," he said. lum and was sent to San Francisco. In 1992, Friday, " A Lesbian Owned & Equal He isn't the only one. after suffering a bout with tuberculosis, he Please make a note of this. Opportunity Operated Company." The San Francisco health department re- found out he was HIV positive. Business Is Booming & liongular Is Seeking Agents. Call to took, cently announced that for the first time in any He and his friend share a small, cramped U.S. city, AIDS was the leading cause of studio apartment. Both are unemployed and death among men in 1992--the first time any after paying the rent, there's only $100 left. illness passed heart disease as the No.1 killer- Recently a third friend staying with them of- -the same year that health officials celebrated fered to help by sharing the rent, but he Be yourself . . . confidently. hitting a plateau in the number of new cases. skipped town. The federal government now estimates * * * * that the situation in San Francisco is only a Robert Sterman and Glenn Nelson met harbinger of things to come in other major through a computer bulletin board. Both knew Gay and Lesbian cities throughout the U.S. the other was HIV positive, but that didn't No one in San Francisco or elsewhere matter. The only fear was that they would get seems to be surprised by the numbers. sick at the same time. Mental Health Services "We've lost so many friends," said Rich- Nelson's health started deteriorating first, for Sinai Samaritan Medical Center's Gay and Lesbian Mental Health Services ard Chavez, former program coordinator about a year ago. So, they decided to get activities at the Shanti Project in San Fran- married. offers top quality, professional care within a comfortable, respectful cisco. Chavez is himself HIV positive. "It's "We both said, when we said our vows, environment. Our experienced, informed staff provides individualized frightening to think that nobody is surprised `till death do us part.' And that's exactly what attention, giving youcconfidence to be yourself. by it. Maybe some people who have been we meant," Sterman said. hiding in the sand might say, 'Oh, my Nelson died earlier this year. He was 28. Don't let depression, anger, fear or substance abuse keep you from living a gosh...— "One of my concerns is people seeing the more positive, healthy life. If you would like more information about our Over the past few years, AIDS has been story and saying, 'Oh, there's another fag that confidential and effective programs, call us. We can help. 24-44, the leading cause of death among men died.' He was a person," Sterman said, em- but 1992 was the first time it crossed all age phasizing the last word. lines. The largest increase in deaths came 937-5000 from men age 35-44. "In traditional medicine, you go to the Rick Beaudoin, MSW, Coordinator doctor and get better. In AIDS, you go to the Advertise doctor, you go to the doctor, you go to the Sinai Samaritan Medical Center doctor, you go to the doctor--and die," Rich- In ard said. CZ While the numbers for 1993 are still being Wisconsin Light AuroraHealthCare compiled, AIDS is expected to remain the November 11, 1994--November 23, 1994--WISCONSIN LIGHT--4 sembly--and I will continue this advocacy by sup- to anyone wishing to join us. Dues start at $10 a porting Rep. Tammy Baldwin's legislation to pro- year and, we can be reached by calling 228-1921 or FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK vide legal recognition for families formed by Gay by writing to P.O. Box 92674, Milwaukee, WI and Lesbian partners. 53202. Mr. McFarland attacked me for not introducing There is certainly a larger issue here, that being Be the Worst of Times a bill to reverse the Wisconsin Supreme Court's the pervasive and persistent tendency on the part of It May wrongheaded Norman decision, which permits some members of our community to attack and tear landlords to refuse to rent to unmarried partners. down those individuals and organizations with whom By Terry Boughner them. On this issue, Mr. McFarland again fails to tell they disagree. If we are to continue to grow and There are, I guess, a few good things While the LesBiGay community is the the whole truth. mature as a community, there is certainly an impor- about this "day after the night before." most lucrative target of the Religious Right, Advocates for reversing the Norman decision place for healthy disagreements and discussions. thing, I'm free from having to will, I think, join us. tant For one there are others that urged me not to introduce such a bill because they However, the rather cheap shots and personal to any more damned political commer- Make no mistake about that. listen felt that if this legislation failed to pass, it would do barbs thrown at those of us involved in HRL, as cials--at least for awhile. Hispanics have seen what can happen in more harm than good. I was advised that introduc- well as the perpetuation of inaccurate information For another, the Gay and Lesbian Victory California and I don't think it will stop there. ing a bill which failed to pass would establish a and falsehoods, are a great disappointment. HRL Fund reports a record number of openly Gay African Americans live in what is very negative legislative history on the issue, seriously would welcome the opportunity to further discuss officials were elected. According to the Fund's much a racist society. They will, I think them- undermining the chances of overturning the decision with those individuals and organizations these and Deputy Director Kathleen DeBold, this repre- selves under stronger attack than ever before. in court. similar concerns. However, our willingness to con- sents a 75% success rate for openly Gay can- All those affected by HIV/AIDS are, I Advocates for overturning Norman felt they tinue responding to this low-level banter within the didates--this, at a time when Gay-bating and think, going to see funds cut back, if not dry would have more success reversing the precedent Gay press is nearing its end. bashing has become the 11th and 12th Com- up altogether. I have a feeling that I'm going after new Justice Janine Geske was appointed to the Tim Baack mandments for the bible thumpers of the Re- to value ACT UP more than I already do. Court--on the condition that no negative legislative HRL Spokesperson ligious Right and their friends on "hate radio." In short, I think, the gains made by all mi- history on this issue existed. Milwaukee It brings a good feeling to hear the Victory women in the last number of years norities and After negotiating with Republican leaders, I Editor's Note: Those attending the Flirtations Con- Fund report that all the Gay/Lesbian incum- are in desperate danger. It may not happen knew that chances of passage were extremely un- cert numbered only a few hundred, not sevearal bents were re-elected. This includes three tomorrow or next week, but it will happen. likely; even if a bill squeaked through the Assembly, thousand. openly Gay U.S. Congressmen, two State I'm convinced of that. it appeared that it would have lost in the Republican- Light has only one editor and he was not in- Senators and seven State Representatives--of In the meantime, the Right will be doing controlled State Senate. formed of the photo shoot "many weeks" in ad- whom, Tammy Baldwin is one. everything it possibly can to destroy President When I sought co-sponsors for a bill to reverse vance nor did we receive any press releases about it Also, dedicated activists pushed back the Clinton. I know he wanted the job, but god, I Norman, only one of the Assembly's 47 Republican at any time. anti-Gay initiatives in Idaho and Oregon, al- feel sorry for him. members agreed to sign on to the bill. it's not yet a sure thing in everything though, as I write, The Far Right is going to do Either Mr. McFarland does not understand the absentee ballots have yet to be they Oregon. The within their considerable power to make 1996 background of this issue fully, or he simply took a Give the People Light and while they're trying counted. a carbon copy of 1994--all cheap shot at me on behalf of his candidate. In any will find their own way. one liar was kept out of the Sen- creation At least to take over the schools, get their case, the people he should blame are the Legisla- the boot. He'd have made Jesse ate. 011ie got myth taught as fact, get rid of any sex educa- ture's Republican leaders who refused to help over- Helms look like a kindly old Liberal. get their beliefs written tion and, in general, turn this decision. that's the good news. So into law. Mr. McFarland conveniently overlooked the The bad news, the terribly bad news is that it all is that a lot of The The saddest part of fact that both the Human Rights League for Lesbi- there is a cold, dark and calculating spirit of Gay/Lesbian people are going to get people, ans and Gays as well as the Lesbian Alliance of Right Wing and Religious fascism that glares Right is concerned, Wisconsin hurt badly. As far as the Metro Milwaukee endorsed me for re-election. I out at us, red-eyed in the night. If this is an Maybe they don't weld its open season on us. believe that I won these endorsements because of exaggeration, it's sadly, not much of one. their words of the clubs that bash us, but my long and consistent record of support for the Light When any people so bind themselves to- permission to those who do. judgment give Gay and Lesbian community in the State Assembly. gether that they can and do single out others people now well are going A lot of people, I also believe that I received these endorsements be- for exclusion and persecution, this, by any infected with HIV because they to become cause I am staunchly pro-choice, in marked contrast definition, is fascism. education needed to prevent won't be given the to my opponent. While there are very decent Republicans it. I must conclude that Mr. McFarland was right who hold to an honest conservatism, they, I people living with HIV/AIDS are A lot of about one thing--as he predicted, the Republicans think, are in the decided minority in their own suffer and die because the money isn't going to took control of the State Assembly. Republicans Party--voice-wise, anyway. I can only hope going to be there to help them. now control state government--not to mention both that they are somehow able to make them- teens are going to think about A lot of Gay houses of Congress. selves heard. will do it--because taking their lives--and many This is a very disturbing prospect for those of In the meantime, it is the Far and Relig- trip and harassment that the Far of the guilt us who are committed to progressive social policy. ious fascist Right that is on the high road to Right inflicts upon them. We must be vigilant and work to ensure that the taking over the national GOP and, with lies I'm over-reacting. Maybe things Maybe progress that has been made in recent years isn't and deceits designed to appeal to the thoughts be as bad as I think. I can only aren't going to turned back, both at the state and federal levels. in us all that would shame Hell, they have en- hope. While I hope that the Log Cabin Club can help Offices ticed a great many Americans to go along with Executive & Editorial to change the Republican Party's largely unreceptive N. Palmer and often hostile stance toward Gay and Lesbian 1843 civil rights, I am not optimistic. The next two years Milwaukee, WI 53212 Anti-Choice Yet Pro-Gay could be very grim, and we need to be on guard. (414) 372-2773 Barbara Notestein Commentary By Al Geiersbach fights to guarantee civil rights protection to State Representative LIGHT FAX: (414) 372-1840 To a homosexual man, especially one Lesbians and Gays? organiza- 19th Assembly District stuck back in the "Gay rights" generation, a The world's largest anti-choice Office Hours: woman's concern over her right to choose an tion, the Roman Catholic Church, postures as abortion might well appear to be nothing more compassionate, saying that homosexuals are HRL Responds Monday-Friday-10:00 a.m. -5:30 p.m. than a "heterosexual atrocity." I think a Gay unfortunates who have not chosen to be as they 24-Hour Recording woman who might some day have to deal with are, yet instructs its clergy to work actively to TO THE EDITOR: the reality of rape would think it just might be prevent the protection of civil rights to Lesbi- I would like to take the opportunity to respond Publisher a worthwhile right she'd like to preserve. ans and Gays. to the anonymous letter entitled "Human Rights Jerry Johnson Even for her, the right to a choice in the abor- Pro-choice groups focus on the issue of League: Wake Up!" in the last issue of the Light. tion matter is not a "Gay civil right," but a reproductive rights for women, yet in the The photo published in the Milwaukee Journal Executive Editor matter of her very personal rights she shares ranks of their membership will be found far was indeed a Coming Out Day event sponsored by Terry Boughner, Ph.D. protection for with all women because she is a woman. more supporters of civil rights the Human Rights League for Lesbians and Gays Arts & Entertainment Editor than in any so-called "pro- There is really no "Gay" position on Gays and Lesbians (HRL). But contrary to the letter writer's claims, Geno abortion. Lesbians and Gays will form their life" group. Happily, many sensible Gays and there were numerous notices and public announce- Manager opinions on the issue in much the same way Lesbians have joined with those groups in sup- ments encouraging all members of our community Advertising and for much the same reasons as heterosexu- porting the right of a woman to choose her re- to participate. Jerry Johnson als form their positions. To try to maintain productive health care. Invitation for the event were distributed at 372-2773 that "anti-abortion is pro-Gay", that "pro- TURN TO ABORTION, PAGE 15 MAPFest and through many community groups in- abortion is anti-Gay", even if the argument is cluding LOC, SAGE, LAMM, PACT and The COLUMNISTS AND REPORTERS rationally set by one capable of arguing coher- Counseling Center. Announcements were also made Maytee Aspuro, Sue Burke, Darren J. ently, is to muddle the concerns of Gays in LETTERS to the several thousand people who attended the Foster, Eugene "Geno" Brzenk, something that is not Gay related. The very Flirtations concert on September 4th. Ph.D., Jarnakaya, Karen Lamb, words "anti-abortion" and "pro-abortion" are The event's planning committee included repre- Ph.D., Bill Meunier, Carl Szatmary, more suited to propaganda than genuine dis- Notestein Responds sentatives from our local Gay/Lesbian newspapers, Woodrow Thalberg, Dayna Verstegen. cussion of the aspect of the issue that is rele- and the Light editors were also informed of the vant to Gays and Lesbians. TO THE EDITOR: photo shoot many weeks in advance. While there is no "Gay" position on abor- I would like to thank the members of the Gay A reading of the names an occupations of those Associated Press tion, Lesbians and Gays should be concerned and Lesbian community who supported me during who participated (the majority of whom are, unfor- Ap with the question of free choice. Is a woman to my successful race for re-election in the 19th As- tunately, not yet members of HRL), clearly demon- choose what happens to her body, or is the sembly District. I am very grateful for the support I strates the diversity of who we are as a community. Copyright © 1994 choice to be made by some government offi- received, particularly in the light of last minute at- As for the claim of "how perfect they all By Novo Graphics, Ltd. cial or the head of some church? In the matter tacks by my opponent's campaign which attempted seemed... They all seemed to have good jobs, and of distort and misrepresent my record on issues of have decent looks," I hope all those who demon- THE WISCONSIN LIGHT is published biweekly by NOVO free choice, in the matter of oppression by to GRAPHICS. LTD.. with offices at 1843 N. Palmer, Popes and bureaucrats, Lesbians and Gays do concern to the Gay and Lesbian community. strated their courage and pride by coming out in Milwaukee. WI 53212. Advertising and copy deadline is the have a stake. In the matter of free choice, In particular, I was personally offended by a re- such a public way take this as the compliment I am Thursday prior to publication. Opinions expressed by write', in WISCONSIN LIGHT are not necessarily those of there is a Gay position. cent "commentary" which appeared in the Light by sure the writer intended it to be. the publisher, editor, or our advertisers. Any reference Choice in abortion is parallel to choice in Jim McFarland, the president of the Republican Log Regarding the Public Officials Reception held madE to any individual or organization should not be construed as an indication of the same's sexual or affection sexual activity. The vast majority of groups Cabin Club of Wisconsin and the campaign treas- on Coming Out Day, the nearly 30 Gay and Lesbian orientation or preference. All copy, text, design, photos, and who are actively against a woman's right to urer for my Republican opponent. This organizations who co-sponsored this annual event illustrations in advertisements are published with the assisted HRL in promoting this event to ensure that understanding that the advertiser is fully authorized and has choose abortion are also against the rights of "commentary" was long on distorting and short on secured proper written consent for the use of names, Gays and Lesbians to have active sex lives. the facts. While it would appear that this highly representatives from our community and its organi- pictures. or testimonials of any living person, and Most of those groups loudly proclaim negative attack made little impact on the race, I zations were present. WISCONSIN LIGHT may lawfully publish and cause such that sex- publication to be made; and the advertiser agrees by ual orientation is a choice, but even those who would like to take this opportunity to respond. In addition to having several promotional press submitting ads to indemnify and save blameless the accept that it might be a genetic or environ- Mr. McFarland claimed that I have only paid releases printed by our local Gay/Lesbian newspa- publication of any error that. may be contained in said ad. WISCONSIN LIGHT does not accept any responsibility for mentally induced condition beyond a person's "lip service" to the Gay and Lesbian community pers, Light was; in fact, one of the co-sponsors. For any claims made by advertisers. The entire contents of control, still maintain that engaging in same- during my tenure in the State Assembly. This is supposedly trying to keep this event such a secret, I WISCONSIN LIGHT are © Copyrighted and protected under the Federal Copyright Act and International sex activity is a matter of choice. blatantly untrue. would think HRL would not have gone to such Conventions. Reproduction of any portion of any issue will These anti-choice people feel the govern- I authored Wisconsin's AIDS/HIV Education lengths to publicize it and involve our community in not be permitted without express written permission of NOVO GRAPHICS. LTD. Legal venue is Milwaukee County. ment should prohibit the "choice" of Gays and law. providing a forum for meeting with our elected of- Wisconsin. Printed in the U.S.A. Lesbians to engage in sexual acts, whether by I wrote the state law banning discrimination ficials. issuing and enforcing legal restrictions or by based on sexual orientation in the UW and VTAE While not explicitly stating as such, the anony- not intervening to prevent discrimination by systems. mous writer certainly implies that those of us "big Subscribe to private individuals against Gays and Lesbians I sponsored legislation which would prohibit in- wigs" involved in HRL and the above mentioned who make the "wrong choice." The group that accurate anti-Gay rhetoric in sex education courses; events have said the quotations and statements used Wisconsin Light is anti-choice in women's reproductive issues, unfortunately, all but one of the Republicans on the throughout this attack and have as our goal the will- 1 Year (25 issues) yet pro-choice in same-sexuality, is minuscule Assembly Education Committee voted against this ful exclusion of certain individuals and groups that and powerless. Can even one organization of common sense bill. are a part of our community. First Class $24.95 any size be named which fights to outlaw the I have stood up consistently for the interests of The truth is that as a volunteer organization, Third Class $11.95 right to choose abortion and, at the same time, the Gay and Lesbian community in the State As- HRL has made great efforts to be inclusive and open November 11, 1994—November 23, 1994--WISCONSIN LIGHT--S POLITICALLY SPEAKING

good for us, is also good for the country. What Do We Do In addition to doing education, our politi- cal groups have to be willing to roll up their Now? sleeves and do the nitty-gritty dirty work that makes the difference in elections. That means By Bill Meunier amassing mailing lists, setting up phone banks There is only one way to describe Tues- and channeling time, money and volunteers day's election. No, in fact there is no way. I into campaigns. can't think of any words which would do jus- Sure, it's more fun to attend a cocktail tice to the hideous results we all saw coming party than it is to make 100 phone calls. It's across our television screens. more fun to hob-nob than it is to sit in front of The Democratic loss of the State Assembly a computer and enter data. But it's also more would have been bad enough. The loss of the fun to win than to lose. There are times when U.S. Senate would have been bad enough. The cocktail parties can be politically productive, loss of the House would have been bad but we can not ignore the hard tasks. enough. But the loss of all three can only be There is no reason why we can't have described as a disaster. In fact "disaster" grass roots organizations all over the state, doesn't justice to what happened. getting out the vote, raising money, lobbying At best, we are looking at 4 to 8 very and educating, getting volunteers into various rocky years. And that's if we're lucky. We are campaigns. There is no reason why we can['t also probably looking at a Conservative Re- do the same thing that the Christian Coalition publican in the White House in 1996. does. of a bars held costume con- It should be abundantly clear that we have Yes, we don't have the advantage Costumes on Parade-- Hallowe'en was celebrated as usual across the state. Many don't Oct. 29, 1994 to begin working on 1996 now. We don't have daily TV program like they do. Yes, we tests including in Milwaukee. This Is It, whose winners are shown above, was held on the luxury of waiting until shortly before the have the advantage of having a Rush Lim- on the radio election to mobilize our community. baugh and his "fellow travelers" else Our enemies in the Christian Coalition blasting away. But we do have something AIDS Is Not a Gay Disease Anymore and work throughout the year. We seem to begin they can't and never will have. lives our efforts a few months before the election. We have the right. We have our own Some Don't Like That at All 2 We also need to recognize that there sim- to protect. We have the ability to turn to our them how ply is no short cut to grass roots organizing. friends and relatives and explain to Commentary By Thomas P. Heyl none of us was prepared to understand. Groups that make endorsements are nice. But an election is going to impact on us. The other evening, Robby and I went to an But as Robby said, if all the large AIDS easiest as the Christian Coalition learned long ago, Grass roots organizing is not the AIDS benefit here. It was being held on one of service agencies vanished tomorrow, if all the endorsements without much behind them are thing to do, and it's not the most fun, but it is our grand hotels, the kind that's all glitter and grand benefits ceased, who would take up the meaningless. the surest way to have an electoral impact. glass and lots of glitz. I didn't want to go. I load? Not the little agencies that still exist. As It's time we recognize that a considerable Without it, we are going to continue to get hate black tie affairs, but Robby insisted. It it is, he speculated, their fate is probably to be number of Gays and Lesbians don't vote. pasted at the polls. was a "command performance," he said, and swallowed up. (Neither, by the way, do a considerable num- We did organize in the Clinton campaign. so we went, taking Miss Maud with us. Robby and I went into the ballroom to eat ber of Fundamentalist Christians). It's also Then, Clinton couldn't deliver on the military She was decked out for a royal ball, long stringy beef at $100 a plate. There had to be mind that he time we recognize that a considerable number and we forgot about him. Never white gown and diamonds (heirlooms, she 500, maybe 600 people there looking, I of those who do, don't vote on the basis of did deliver on almost everything else. Too said) with a touch of emeralds at her throat. thought, like rhinestones set in a gaudy being Gay or Lesbian. many of us had lost interest by then. Robby said that being with her made him think broach. But like the large agencies, they're We have some political groups, like the \We have to have more patience. Don't he was being presented at court. I could only needed. mistakes. Human Rights League in Milwaukee, and Ac- expect our organizations not to make agree. There are those who may not like it, but effective. But tion Wisconsin on a statewide basis. These Don't expect them to be totally We found that the place was packed. Miss AIDS is not the Gay disease. Work with them, groups are in embryonic form. They couldn't do lend them your support. Maud made her grand entrance, sweeping into Editor's Note: The writer is a syndicated really be expected to do much in this go not against them. the room on regal gusts. That left Robby and columnist living in Dallas, Texas. have round, but we desperately need them to do a Those in control of our organizations me to our own devices. We got drinks at the chances and allow others lot more in the next. They need your support. to be willing to take bar and adjourned to the smoking corner. exclude anyone Watch for the next They can start by education. We need to to have input too. We can't There was a friend of ours there, a guy in his inaction. We need new teach people why it's in their best interest to either by action or 40's, who looked like a mule having a bad Book Section have to develop vote as Gays and Lesbians. ideas and new approaches. We day. our community Nov. 22 Too many our people say, "I am more techniques and tactics that turn After the usual civilities and banalities, he it off. than a Gay man. I am more than a Lesbian." on instead of turning got around to the benefit ball. There were too To advertise, call for this effort. We al- Of course, they are. Only a Right Wing Fun- We need everyone many straights there, he said. Why, he could knock off a (414) 372-2773 damentalist would believe otherwise. ready saw the Christian Coalition the time, not too long in the past, when "those He was Somehow we have to show these people Wisconsin Congressman, Peter Barca. people" wouldn't have deigned to set foot "in won't be the that it doesn't matter what your taxes are if the first, but if we don't act, he a place like this." you are being fired from a job for being Gay. last. "But AIDS isn't a Gay disease," Robby is clear. It doesn't matter what our foreign policy is, if The example set by our enemies ventured. organize too. all your time is taken up caring for a friend We can follow that example and He turned to look at us with a sad expres- that things dying from AIDS. Or we can sit back, rationalize sion. "Yes, that's true, isn't it?" His tone was Too many of our people have been sold a won't really get that bad and do nothing. a little resentful. He finished his cigarette are in. They bill of goods. "Vote for the good of the coun- The results of the last election quickly and went on his way. years. The re- try, not your own good." That's what we've will be with us for at least two As Robby and I talked about it later, after as a national been told. sults of our decision to respond he was gone, his last remark, the way he'd 60~14441 us for a It's time some of us woke up and realized and statewide community will be with said it, had made a somewhat surprising point. that we too are part of the country. What's lot longer. If it ever had been, AIDS was indeed, not the Gay disease anymore. fli1046y Alabama Church Ministering to Lesbians and Robby's point was that there was a time when AIDS seemed to be confined to the Gay Neighbors community. In a way that was slightly per- Gay Men is Condemned by verse, if not a bit neurotic, Gays took the dis- ease to themselves and "owned" it. It was ours AL)- The new church behind area. The 35- (Huntsville, moving into a building in their and we took care of our own. With a staff that is be a model of Bible working to the public library would member congregation is now What would later be called AIDS service if appearances counted for meeting at a Belt conservatism comply with zoning codes while agencies, were small, intimate organizations anything. Unitarian-Universalist church. staffed by volunteers. They might not know blends into the dark brick serving the lesbian & gay friendly, The gray trim "By and large our churches are too much about the dimensions of what they cross hangs on the clean commu- exterior, and a plain spiritual needs of the people in their were dealing with, but their hearts were in the inside the door. The only thing interference," said the white wall just nity and do so without right place. a Chris- missing is a steeple. Rev. Jay Neely of Atlanta. "We are There were few, if any, grand soirees like God is not as traditional as it Christian men and This house of tian church serving the one we were attending now. Instead, AIDS however. seems, women." benefits were little street carnivals or bar very friendly has a special ministry to Les- Christian that The church But it is that claim to being shows, small things like that. People could feel men who make up a majority of opponents. bians and Gay angers some of the church's good about themselves. They were easing the congregation. Because of that, many local Whitworth, who put up a the Pastor Daniel pain by helping out. are hoping the church will disap- Heights Church of churchgoers sign outside his Fanning But things changed. on occasion. just as quietly as it was built. Gays are worthy of death, said pear Christ saying The disease became a pandemic affecting "It's created quite a furor among the is guilty of blasphemy for teaching ho- MCC Gays and straights alike, in numbers larger Christian community," said Lee Hudson, a mosexuality is not a sin." than anyone only a few years ago dared fear. Baptist minister and outspoken opponent. that the Bible "I am firmly convinced The little agencies either grew or faded Stop in and see us. The Metropolitan Community Church wrong. If it's teaches that homosexuality is away. There was no way they could handle the (MCC) of Huntsville is small, with an average the people of Sodom and not, then God owes plague and stay as small, as intimate, as the Sunday attendance of about 30. No one paid Whitworth said. Gomorrah an apology," were. And as they grew or new ones came to any attention during its first seven years as drives Gay peo- We won't necessarily It is that kind of talk that be, the people, many of them, with only good members met in a rustic lodge and a down- and away from ple into MCC congregations hearts to had to town office building. offer, go too. churches like the Baptists. Robby and I know some of them. They re- But the church has been subjected to scat- break from mowing the Self, taking a sent it, but that's the imperative of the disease. tered protests since it opened its $140,000 new building on a sunny give you grass at his church's To give people living with HIV/AIDS all worship center about two months ago. attended both Baptist and afternoon, said he the help and care they need and deserve, large, The minister of a nearby congregation as a child. Methodist churches corporate-style AIDS service agencies are erected a sign stating "Homosexuality is a of that damnation and "I took as much needed; research institutions too. Organiza- the answer. Sin" and several neighbors scrawled derisive as I could, and I left," straight 'You're going to burn' tions like those, require skilled people, the messages on posters. Jesus came and died Self said. "I just feel like corporate types.to administer them. A small group of antagonists confronted on the cross for me. His teaching didn't con- several members recently following a Holy That may not be pleasant to some, they demn anyone." may be, and sometimes are, impersonal, but, Union ceremony. church had few problems The Huntsville as Robby says, given what AIDS has become, "They came over here and were saying decided to "go public" by until its members it's an inescapable process. things like, 'We'd better go ahead and sell our church. 341 Swe.S.74e4 erecting their own AIDS service agencies that are large and property because we wouldn't last long,— said churches in the area have regis- Not all the must grow larger, require vast amounts of church member Mancil Self, 37. Several Huntsville-area congre- (E44444.a, 04.6%0444 tered protests. funds. Some of this money can come from lit- An official of the Los Angeles-based Uni- expressed support for MCC's gations have tle fund-raisers, but given the amount that's 14144404mi WI versal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community One local company even donated right to exist. needed, a lot of it must come benefits such as Churches said the reception given the cross on it. a rainbow flag with a we were attending. Huntsville congregation has been worse than said. the one (0)2S1-3242 "That made us feel real good," Self who feel most, but not as bad as some. There are a lot of Gay people Residents of Matthews, North Carolina, they have been bumped aside. They have been, filed suit last year in a bid to keep MCC from run over by the grossness of a situation that November 11, 1994--November 23, 1994--WISCONSIN LIGHT--6 strikingly similar to the pseudo-science of vation, the unfolding of the Nazi regime in his The Other Side of the Pink Triangle: Still a Nazi eugenics and, is almost exactly what essay becomes a sketch of the potential dan- Hitler thought about Gays himself. gers Gays pose to America. Pink Triangle Rudolf Diets, the founder of the Gestapo, Oblivious to the myriad of contradictions recorded some of Hitler's thoughts on the in his essay, Abrams concentrates on solving obstacle in his By Christine L. Mueller called, "two friends (lovers) on several occa- subject: "He (Hitler) lectured me on the role what seems to him the major Hitler purged Roehm Editor's Note: Recently, Religious Right sions committed suicide together." of homosexuality in history and politics. It case, the fact that when his murderous acts Wing forces in Oregon began distributing a Given such a record, it is churlish indeed had destroyed ancient Greece, he said. Once and the SA, he explained pamphlet saying "Nazism was largely an to deny to Gays the status of victims accorded rife, it extended its contagious effects like an as a purge of homosexuals. homosexuality had not outgrowth of Germany's Gay Rights move- to Jews, gypsies and the sick, merely because ineluctable law of nature to the best and most The point is that became an important aspect of ment" and that Gays were not victims of the the Nazis didn't kill enough of them, or be- manly of characters, eliminating from the re- been and never The fact is that the Holocaust. This has its roots in an lengthy cause they were slaughtered outside the gas productive process those very men on whose Nazi ideology or practice. every Gay person essay, titled "The Other Side of the Pink Tri- chambers. off-spring the nation depended." Nazis set out to exterminate angle," written by Kevin Abrams, a Cana- Gays were the victims of racial cleansing, Abrams' forced analogy reveals that it is they could lay their hands on. Gays as dian Othodox Jew, and appearing in obviously a corollary of the genocidal ideol- not enough for him to refute Gay histories of Neither was the SS dominated by "Lambda Report", a Washington, D.C. pub- ogy of Aryan racial supremacy. Nazi persecution--he claims to know categori- Abrams contends. The SS was led by a lication of the Far Right. Jews and gypsies were "enemy races," cally that "in Nazi Germany, homosexuals rabidly homophobic heterosexual, Heinrich At the same time, Scott Lively, the Ore- scheduled for extermination; Gays were were NEVER targeted for extermination and Himmler. Nor was the murder of masses of gon Citizens Alliance membership director, "saboteurs" of the race, a problem in repro- were treated far better than other concentra- Jews done by "butch homosexuals" as has been on a speaking tour to present a ductive policy, or as Himmler called them, tion camp prisoners." Abrams claims. video titled "Gays and the Nazis: The Myth "racially less valuable members of the Ger- The point of the false parallel between Abrams claim that Hitler was Gay is of the Pink Triangle," which purports to man population." - Nazi and Gay "strategies" is to imply further simply absurd, unsupported by any credible show that Gays were the primary force be- Considering this, Nazi physicians thought that claims of persecution should be read as a evidence whatever. Like all the rest of hind the German Nazi movement, and that their "disorder" could be cured and instituted secret sign of the real, i.e. Nazi, nature of Abrams' essay, it is based on tendentious re- "homosexuals as a specific 'group' were forcible medical treatment and what they American Gays! If homosexuality equals search, fallacious reasoning, and gullibility-- never targeted for extermination and were called " rehabilitation. " "warlike," American Gays must be like Nazis and a dishonorable determination to adapt the treated far better than most other concentra- Others thought homosexuality a in many other ways as well. After this obser- any evidence to his needs. tion camp prisoners . "hereditary pathology" that required quaran- According to Lively, in addition to the es- tine or extermination. "They are not poor, say and video, he and Abrams are writting a sick people to be treated," Himmler said, book on the subject "but enemies of the state to be eliminated." The following essay by Prof. Christine If, as Kevin Abrams claims, Judith Reis- Mueller is a response. Mueller is a professor man indeed wrote that "it is unconscionable of history at Reed College in Oregon and an for radical homosexuals to wrest 'Nazi victim expert in the field of modern German his- status' from the bones of millions of extermi- tory. The essay is reprinted here with the nated men, women and children," she is kind permission of the author. completely wrong. Gay victims were victims- * * * * in their own right. Heinrich Himmler, the head of the SS and Before their rise to power, Nazi members the man chosen to succeed Hitler in 1945, es- of the Reichstag helped quash a proposal to calated the war on sexual behavior that did not limit Paragraph 175, announcing officially: conform to male heterosexual supremacy, an "Anyone who even thinks of homosexual love ideal he linked to winning the world race war is our enemy. We reject anything which of survival. emasculates our people and makes it a play- "A people of good race which has many thing for our enemies, for we know that life is children has the candidature for world power a fight and its madness to think that men will and world domination. A people of good race ever embrace fraternally." which has too few children has a one way Immediately on taking power, Nazis ticket to the grave," he told the SS in one of raided and destroyed Gay clubs, bars, asso- his four hour lectures. ciations and organizations. They created po- Two years before, in 1935, Himmler had lice inventories of Gays to harass them with secured Hitler's approval of a revision of the interrogations and investigations. As one sur- law, unchanged since the founding of a united vivor put it, "We lived like animals in a wild Germany in 1871, that set prison terms for game park, always sensing the hunters." homosexual acts. Paragraph 175a, as it was Nazi leaders and the SS, Abrams argues, called, now criminalized eight new acts, atti- were primarily Gay and the qualities we as- tudes, intentions and reveries, apart from sex sociate with Nazi aggression and genocide itself, and punished them with draconian sen- were rooted in homosexuality. Permitted by a tences of three to ten years' incarceration. "liberal miasma of sexual deviance" to take Despite the fact that Himmler often per- root, Nazism burst forth, revealing the sonally protected Nazi homosexuals and kept pathological nature of homosexuality. their "crime" secret, in 1935, the actual ar- So certain is Abrams of this startling rests under the revised law almost quadrupled, conclusion, he permits himself to interpret the from 948 to 3,700 in that year alone. evidence any way he needs to, with light re- Unrecorded arrests, which later included gard for historical scholarship--or indeed the homosexuals from European countries occu- fundamental rules of logic. pied by the Third Reich, and ad hoc Gay Certainly, there were Gays in proto- bashings may have catapulted the number to fascist groups, but one has to keep in mind, as 220,000 per year. Abrams does not, that there were Gay people Uncertainty about the numbers of Gays everywhere, in every organization, in pre- who disappeared under the Nazi regime is, in Nazi Germany. Abrams suppresses the The Nuremberg Rally in "Triumph of the Will" is Riefenstahl's triumph part, the direct result of the high mortality of fact that homosexuality was increasingly open such prisoners in the camps. When the SS in pre-Nazi Germany homosexuality had in- Scott Lively Rewrites History to Make Gay newspaper Das Schwarze Korps published creasingly--but only partially-- "come out" in the view that "unnatural acts deserve the early 20th Century Germany. It was recog- death penalty," this merely represented the nized in every walk of life. As such, Gays Men the Perpetrators of Nazi Germany logic of Himmler's "guiding Nordic principle: were imbued with the values of their social By Inga Sorensen Film and radio producer Barbara Bern- extermination of degenerates." and cultural environments, from the most lib- (Portland, OR)- A well known Oregon stein, who has conducted numerous investiga- Though the law prescribed only prison eral to the ultra conservative. Citizens Alliance (OCA) figure is embarking tive reports on the religious right, also offers terms of various lengths, uncounted thousands No "liberal miasma" was needed to actu- on a new career. Scott Lively, the OCA's an analysis. of Gays were sent to Class III camps. ate this, nor was any "liberalization" of Para- membership director, says he and Kevin "Lively's historian experts are the historic "Class III," writes Eugen Kogon, "stood graph 175 by the Weimar government--this is Abrams are currently writing a book detailing equivalents of the religious right's psycho- for the 'mills of death' which prisoners sel- entirely a figment of Abrams' imagination, "the truth about homosexuality and the Nazi logical experts: Paul Cameron, Judith Reis- dom if ever, left alive." needed, in his view, to "explain" the particu- Party." When revealed, Lively says, that man and Joseph Nicolosi. Cameron has been For Gays, Class III camps were especially lar homosexual elements in Nazi organiza- "truth" will show that Gay men were not per- thrown out of the American Psychological As- dangerous because, as Ruediger Lautman tions. secuted in large numbers by the Nazis during sociation; Reisman has been discredited by the writes, "The cLoser a prisoner's category was What the '20s did witness was a high de- World War II. National Institute of Mental Health which paid to the heart of Nazi ideology, the more dan- gree of unofficial toleration of individual More importantly, he says, the "truth" her to conduct a study which they refused to gerous his circumstances in the camp." emancipation--but not an inch of collective, will show that Gay men were a major force in publish because it was so poorly executed; From surviving prisoners to Rudolf legal emancipation. the Third Reich and much of the Nazi Party's and Nicolosi is under attack for his claims that Hoess, commandant at Auschwitz, witnesses Little wonder that Gays were to be found philosophy was directly derived from Gay he can cure homosexuality with reparative nearly unanimously report that Gays were ex- in the organizations out of which the Nazis men's organizations of the immediate pre- therapy." posed in all camps to the greatest brutality. rose, and that in that culture, homosexuality Nazi era. Marcy Westerling, project coordinator of John Steakley summarizes the evidence: was associated with combat and ferocity. But "Most people believe that the Nazi Party the Rural Organizing Project, says Gay and The chances for survival in a Level 3 far from being an expression of homosexual- persecuted homosexuals. In one sense they Lesbian activists "need to get a better handle camp were low indeed. Gays were distin- ity, that ethos represented the stamp of an did, but it wasn't anything like we've been led on the Holocaust." guished from other prisoners by a pink trian- anti-Semitic, anti-capitalist, para-military to believe. In fact, it was almost the oppo- She says, "In the past, a lot of people gle about three-and-one-half inches high, world-view on both heterosexual and homo- site," explained Lively during a showing of have simply called religious right leaders Na- worn on the left side of the jacket and on the sexual members. his new video Gays and the Nazis: The zis. I think we need to address the issue as right trouser leg. To make Gays more readily For if homosexuality was present in every Other Side of the Pink Triangle appearing one in which we examine what it was about distinguishable, pink triangles were about an political and social organization in Germany, on cable access TV in Salem, Oregon and German society that allowed the Nazi Party to inch larger than the yellow triangles worn by it cannot alone account for the specific nature scheduled for nationwide distribution. flourish. It's time to stop the name-calling and Jews or the red triangles worn by political of Nazism. Homosexuality was only one ele- Among Lively's claims: the German instead, embark on a substantive discussion." prisoners. There was no possibility of ment among others there. Workers Party--the forerunner to Hitler's "passing" as a heterosexual, and the presence Abrams analysis thus has the tail wagging Nazis--was founded in a Gay bar in Munich in of "marked men" in the all-male camp popu- the dog, and he persists in this error through- 1919; the Nazi Party's most influential play- lation evoked the same reaction as in modern out his essay. Time after time, he links one ers, including Hitler himself, were all Gay; prisons: Gays were brutally assaulted and set of facts--i.e. that the SA was a "motley and the "sieg Heil" salute, the term "Fuhrer," sexually abused. mob of brawlers"--to another set of facts--that and the use of the swastika as a Nazi symbol The SS tortured Gays to death, worked some SA leaders were Gay--and assumes he are all traceable to Gay8 men's organizations. them to death, shot, raped, beat and starved has established a causal connection. He has Civil Rights activists are taking Lively's them, and performed medical experiments on not. current crusade very seriously. Gary Smith, a them. The latter included hormonal injections Empirical data does not corroborate the member of the West Valley Human Rights intended to correct their orientation and save causal connection between homosexuality and Coalition and Equal Rights PAC of Marion them for the propagation of the race. Nazi political violence--or any other kind of County, Oregon, has watched Lively's presen- The SS killed Gays for sport and target violence, for that matter. tation on cable access. 0:000.480Y41*g.$.00.0k4.1tift00gOW practice. They were designated by fellow Abrams next attempts to posit it as an ab- Smith describes it as "anything but shal- notes gained f Gay survivors of he> prisoners as fodder for quotas--for special stract generalization, citing five instances of low. I think it is not to be taken lightly. His h olocaust,, made during his .>travels in details, or reduction of the prison population homosexuality observed in ancient warrior information is presented in a very professional bJrope through extermination. manner. If we have any good historians on the societies. These "prove" to him that "the 31**t*CW: py:erVN-000. .e Accepting castration might or might not most warlike nations have been those who subject, I think we should have a point-by- ikx4g4.0c4.0.0t...* lead to release; release after castration could were most addicted to the love of male point analysis." lead directly to duty at the front in a feared SS youths." (Editor's Note: See article by Christine penal battalion. In this situation, Hoess re- Abrams pseudo-scientific logic here is L. Mueller in this issue.) November 11, 1994—November 23, 1994—WISCONSIN LIGHT-7 SISTERNEWS AND VIEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS Quotes of an ACT UP Milwaukee Is Online to ACT UP Milwaukee's newsletter, the organization of AIDS (Milwaukee)-. According Unquestionably activists has joined the information, high-tech age. ACT UP is participating in a service called "Omnifest Milwaukee" which is run out of the UWM Center for Community Computing. ACT UP's participation in this service opens up a world of "electronic activism." First, anyone who Queer Nature has access to the Internet can now send email to ACT UP Milwaukee. Their email address is actupeomnifest.uwm.edu. They can receive email from anywhere in the world. Anyone can By Jamakaya send questions, comments, etc. To ACT UP Milwaukee's Internet address and they will re- RuPaul in the Advocate: "I think I've ex- spond. perienced racism--and every other ism--from every angle: from Gays, from Lesbians, from The Harvest Ball at UW-Madison blacks, from women. You would think that (Madison)- The Ten Percent Society at UW-Madison will be holding their Harvest Ball for people who have been oppressed would go, Lesbians, Bisexuals, Gay men and friends at 8:00 p.m., Friday, November 18 at the Great Hall `Oh, I see what's going on here.' But they in Memorial Union. Admission is $3. There will be a DJ and a cash bar. don't." That same issue of the Advocate focused Women's Arts and Crafts Bazaar at Apple Island on sex. The magazine asked some queer ce- (Madison)- A women's arts and crafts bazaar will be held on Saturday and Sunday, De- lebrities, "What's the big deal about sex?" JAMAKAYA cember 10 and 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Apple Island, 849 E. Washington Avenue. "How the hell would I know what the big The bazaar will feature pottery, jewelry, hand made clothing, quilted items and more. There crashing into the Titanic. deal about sex is?" asked Angels in America as the Hindenberg will be live music, featuring "Womonsong, the Feminist Choir," performing on Sunday at 1:00 is full of giant explo- playwright Tony Kushner. "I haven't gotten Though The Specialist p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. Apple Island is wheelchair accessible. laid in months." sions, the biggest bomb is the movie itself." "Without a doubt, the greatest thing about Sandra Bernhard told Us: "I look at my Volunteers Sought to Bring Names Quilt to La sex is vaginas," wrote Lea DeLaria. "Looking friendship with her as like having a gall stone. at one is like looking into the face of God. You deal with it, there is pain, and then you Crosse to say about Schma- Whenever I do, I speak in tongues." pass it. That's all I have (La Crosse)- Volunteers are sought to help bring the Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt The Advocate also included a compen- donna." to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse this Spring. The local committee formed to bring the Columbia Journal- dium of quips about sex made by interview Finally, by way of the Quilt will hold a meeting for those interested in helping with the project at 7:00 p.m. Wednes- correction notice subjects in previous years. ism Review, here is a real day, November 16, in Port O'Call Lounge of the UW-L Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Alabama News Actress Dame Maggie Smith: "A lot of that appeared in the Huntsville, Volunteers are needed for various tasks, ranging from fundraising and planning to assisting Wolfe pub- people in England still find it difficult to be- last year: "In a letter from George during the Quilt's visit. Those interested in volunteering who can't make the meeting should concerning Gay lieve Lesbians do anything. Except perhaps lished last Saturday, he wrote contact UW-L Student Activities at (608) 785-8866. knit together." sex incidents 'per annum' but spelled it Kate Clinton: "In my show I've said that I `anum; This typographical error led to our LAMM/LAMMEF Volunteer Recognition Dinner regrets think that when people are laughing together, transcription as 'per anus.' The News (Milwaukee)- The Lesbian Alliance of Metro Milwaukee (LAMM) and LAMM Education it's like women coming together. You make the error and is glad to set the record Fund cordially invite all Lesbians to attend their annual volunteer recognition dinner on Thurs- sounds you wouldn't ordinarily make. You straight." So to speak. day, November 17 in the River Hills Room of the Manchester East Hotel, 7065 N. Pt. Wash- gasp for air. You rock back and forth. There's ington Road. The evening will begin with cocktails at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. The soft moaning afterward. And if you're lucky, CNN to Broadcast cost for dinner is only $10 so call the LAMM office at (414) 264-2600 to make reservations. your face hurts." The program starts at 7:30 p.m. and there is no charge for those who want to attend only the Larry Kramer: "If you want to fuck program. around, that's fine; I'm not going to be an old Program on Schools Volunteers are vital to LAMM and LAMMEF and this month's program is dedicated to auntie and say, 'Don't fuck around.' But if them. In addition to the volunteer awards, the recipient of the first Karen Gotzler Leadership you're going to make fucking around your be- and Christian Right Award will be announced and elections for the Board of Managers will be held. All Lesbians all and end-all, don't complain that you ha- are welcome to attend this celebration. ven't found the lover you want." (New York)- CNN's weekly news maga- James Baldwin: "I think Americans are zine, CNN Presents, focuses on battles being GALVAnize Meeting to be Held more uptight about homosexuality than about waged by Christian conservatives for control (Madison)- GALVAnize, the Gay and Lesbian Visibility Alliance, will hold a meeting on any other subject. Being open about homo- of the public schools. "Christian Soldiers" will Thursday evening, November 17 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting will be to sexuality destroys the possibility of being fur- be one of three stories to be aired on Sunday, continue planning for next year's event. The meeting will be held at the Wisconsin Community tive about sexuality in general. And sexuality December 4 at 8:00 p.m. (CST) as part of Fund office, located at 122 State Street, Suite 508. There are still a few T-shirts available from in America has always had to be furtive." CNN Presents. this year's event. For more information, call (608) 256-4289 or write to P.O. Box 1403, Madi- In the same serious vein, writer Dorothy CNN Special Assignment correspondent son, WI 53701. Allison had this to say about homosex in her Kathy Slobogin examines how some members essay "Objects of Desire": I think- we queers of the Christian Right are using fear tactics, Applications Sought for Milwaukee Police Dept • are sex for straight people. Safe sex of the best misinformation, homophobia and deception to (Milwaukee)- The City of Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission is accepting applications re- kind. Sex at a little distance and a great get elected to school boards. Once elected, for the position of Police Officer for those who meet established minimum qualifications. These move. Thinking about things they imagine we some are advancing agendas that include cen- are: 21 years of age; U.S. citizenship; high school graduate or equivalent; driver's license. do _gives them frissons of excitement they sorship, severely restricted sex education, Applications will be accepted in person at the Fire and Police Commission, 749 W. State rarely admit. If heterosexuals were not project- creationism and book banning. Street, Room 706, weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. starting Monday, November 14 ing so much on us, if they were not so intent Slobogin looks at the Vista, California through Wednesday, November 23, 1994. The Commission Office will be open on Thursday, to on controlling or denying our sexuality, what school board where local citizens organized November 17 until 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday, November 19, from 9:00 a.m. until noon to ac- major- might they discover about their own?" take back their board from a Christian cept applications. For further details, call (414) 935-7780. Hmmm... ity that has been in control for the last two Less than humble hunk Jean-Claude Van years. Damme told Movieline: "It doesn't disturb me CNN Presents—Christian Soldiers is pro- SAGE to Hold Theatre Party me because Special Assignment under the to have Gay fans. Maybe they like duced by CNN (Milwaukee)- SAGE Milwaukee will be hosting a theatre party at Theatre X for a Perform- They have of Vice President/Executive Pro- Gay people love beauty in general. direction ance Preview of Lord Alfred's Lover, a play that depicts the life and times of Gay playwright Pamela Hill. John Lane is Senior Man- a high level of taste." ducer Oscar Wilde. The party will take place on November 23 at 7:00 p.m. and is by reservation taste, Carol Chan- Editorial Producer. Stacy Jolna is Speaking of our good ager/Senior only. Tickets are $15 for SAGE members and their guests and $18 for non-SAGE members. paper Out: "I think producer of CNN Presents. ning told the Pittsburgh executive For reservations and tickets call (414) 271-0378. entertaining that if Gay people think you're The price of the ticket includes a post-performance party to meet the 18-member cast of the if they do not and funny, then you are. And play. There will be a sparkling beverage, a fruit plate and luscious desserts. Admittance is for think so, then you're not." Angel Of Hope Hosts ticket holders only. Channing spoke at a Stonewall 25 rally and was grand marshal (along with "Hello Community AIDS Holiday Bazaar Dolly" and "La Cage" composer Jerry Her- Ko-Thi Dance Company to Hold Bazaar, man) of the 1993 Los Angeles Gay Pride Pa- (Milwaukee)- The Ko-Thi Dance Company will present its 11th Annual Holiday Memorial rade. She told Atlanta's Etcetera: "Yes, I've Vigil in Green Bay "It's a Family Affair," on Sunday, December 10 at Marquette University's Alumni Avenue. Doors had a lot of hate mail, but I don't bother with Union in the Monaghan Memorial Ballroom, second floor, 1442 W. Wisconsin (Green Bay, WI)- The 1994 Community children un- it. These poor people can't help it; they're just open at 3:00 p.m. General admission is $7; Students with ID, Senior citizens and AIDS Vigil will be hosted by Angel Of Hope, the corner of dumb. I don't want to say that. They're not der 12 are $3. Marquette students are free. Free parking is available in the lot on Church on November 26-27, 1994, in enlightened. These poor, unenlightened people MCC 16th and Wells. For more information, call (414) 273-0676. Room of the Bestwestern simply don't know any Gay people." the Marquette 321 S. Washington Street Harvey Fierstein, who stars as Dennis, a Downtowner Motel, Gay supporting character in the CBS sitcom in Green Bay. begin at noon on Saturday, Daddy's Girl's: "My aim is to have an all- The Vigil will 26 with the initial dedication. Dedi- Gay sitcom someday, with heterosexuals as November for individuals through- token guest stars. Let them be the next-door cations will continue observance. The observance neighbors for a change." out the 24-hour will end with a Memorial Worship Service on into CASH,106U me. "I that slipped by your INSURANCE an oldie Turn LIFE Here's November 27, at 11:30 p.m. might have to pick an FBI Director," said Sunday, Of Hope, MCC, sponsored the first President Clinton at last year's Gridiron Din- Angel AIDS observance at Green Bay ner. "And it's going to be hard to fill J. Edgar community Your NEEDS must be met NOW. CO, NOW. continued the annual tradition. This Hoover's pumps." and has be the eighth consecutive annual AIDS And how about these zingers for throwing will NOW. hosted by the church. Your DREAMS must be fulfilled little shade? Vigil a to have individuals re- Neal Herr wrote to the New York Persons wishing NOW, Reader G4SH, membered during the dedications are invited to Times Magazine: "Excuse me, but isn't a the church at (414) 432-0830 (machine musical by Sondheim called "Passion" tanta- contact --leave message) or contact any mount to an opera by Wagner called answered of the congregation. Internationally `Brevity'?" member All are invited to this open, community A California GOP leader recently told Time: "Quayle is the person most Republicans observance. Winter Schedule should run for Governor of Indiana." think will meet for Worship Southern Voice published these sugges- Angel Of Hope the Winter months every Sun- tions submitted by a detractor of the pretty and Service during 11:30 a.m., in the South Mar- excruciatingly muscle-bound Gay couple Bob day morning at of the Bestwestern Downtowner and Rod Jackson-Paris: "Four Good Uses for quette Room 321 S. Washington Street. The first Bob and Rod: A decorative doorstop; equally Motel, schedule was November decorative lawn jockeys; outsized hood orna- Sunday of the Winter ments; and the gym version of a cigar store 7. facility is ADA (handicapped) acces- Indian." Oooh, ouch. The located, has ample parking The new Siy Stallone/Sharon Stone movie sible, conveniently has received scathing reviews, none more de- and is private. Service is open to any interested licious than that by Caryn James in the Times. Worship All are invited. Angel Of Hope is One highlight: "Mr. Stallone and Ms. Stone Christian. interdenominational church. trying to act together is a meeting as disastrous an November 11, 1994--November 23, 1994--WISCONSIN LIGHT--8

The Light • • • • • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••ilvEly Awrs `Interview With The Vampire' is Redolent of the Sensuality of Both Evil and Love By Terry Boughner Inherent in all of the legends of vampires forced the choice on him, which is certainly is an underlying current of sensuality that not true. sweeps along like a river before the moon. In In one particularly powerful, torrid scene, all the stories, the vampire is more than Cruise offers Pitt his blood to drink. It is this simply a horrifying figure of the undead. He (not a bite in the neck) that will turn him into is the very embodiment of hot, calculating a vampire, a member of the alien race. Pitts passion that, rendering its "victim" power- knows this. Cruise has told him what will less, leads on, surely and inevitably, to the happen, yet he drinks hungrily. yielding, explosive abandonment of sex. There is the element of choice in this, but Interview With The Vampire is com- as everything before and after makes clear, it pletely faithful to the legends in this \regard. is a choice that comes from a deep inner real- When Tom Cruise (the vampire, Lestat) sinks ity that has been struggling to get out. his fangs into Brad Pitt's (Louis de Pointe du Secondly, Louis must come to terms with Lac) bared, willing neck, the screen glows his love for Lestat, a man very much like and then bursts into a fire of steamy, wonder- himself. fully beautiful sensuality that is a model of its Pitt is excellent in his role of a young man kind. struggling with his needs, his compulsions, But where Interview departs the legends his inner being. One has to think that he too is in its very Gay theme. understands. Tom Cruise as the vampire, Lestat, in "Interview With The Vampire Incidentally, for those who said Cruise It is the twin struggles the inform the couldn't play a Gay character, forget it. He movie and provide its exciting, convoluted Best-Selling Author, Jackie Calhoun, to Give does so with what some might think of as the plot. It is in the weaving together of good and remarkable sensitivity and understanding of a evil, love and torrid desire, and making them a Reading at AfterWords on November 12 talented actor, but what others might say is one, that Anne Rice, the author of both the completely natural for him. book and the screenplay, reveals her genius. Whichever the case, Interview, no matter (Milwaukee)- AfterWords bookshop is in combination with candid photographs, This what else it is, is Louis' story; his own ac- is not a horror movie. On the con- pleased to announce that best-selling Naiad Hearing Us Out profiles 15 people who tell trary, there count of his coming to terms with the twin is, I think, no question. Interview Press author, Jackie Calhoun, has accepted an what the experience of being Lesbian or Gay With The realities of his life; the fact that he is a vam- Vampire is a coming out story. invitation to give a reading of her latest book, has meant in their lives. The subjects of Sut- While pire, an alien, that he will be that forever- straight audiences may miss it Triple Exposure, on Saturday, November 12 ton's interviews range from a Gay minister to (although more, and secondly with his love for Lestat. it's so clear, I don't know how they at 1:00 p.m. a bright high school student who tells of being could), While Lestat is very comfortable with the vampire is a metaphor for being In this, her fifth book for Naiad Press, the tormented out of school. Gay, for the who and what he is, Louis thinks of himself struggles and denials that most of country's oldest and most successful Lesbian This powerful book not only exposes the us have had and the group to which they both belong, as to endure. book publisher, Calhoun introduces photogra- heartache and struggle experienced by these I would give this movie my highest rating. pher Nicky Hennessey, a woman at a pivotal individuals, but their testimonies share their evil and Lestat as the prince of the dark. He personal crossroads in her life. Passionately hopes and promise. tells himself that he has chosen to be the involved with her old friend, Beth Forrester, An ideal book for any high school library, vampire that he is, adding to that, that Lestat Nicky must face the truth that Beth is either Hearing Us Out effectively assists straight readers in understanding that Gay people are just them in many ways, but that we also have a culture and community all our own. For Gay teens, Hearing Us Out illustrates that "WE LIKE YOUNG MEN being Gay doesn't mean isolation. Hearing Us Out has already garnered positive response from people such as Mitzi AS MUCH AS YOU LIKE THEM." Henderson, President of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays who writes, "We have - AMSTERDAM POLICE RECRUITMENT ADVERTISEMENT so much to learn from simply listening to each other, and the rich personal stories in Hear- ing Us Out have much to teach us." ,, Sutton is a former children's editor, young adult librarian and now, editor-in-chief "A PEAK EXPERIENCE of The Bulletin of the Center for Children's - SEATTLE GAY NEWS Books. This is his first book. The program will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 19 at AfterWords. Sut- ton will talk about how the idea for the book "OUTSTANDING!" came about, his research and discuss the book's final form. - SAN FRANCISCO BAY TIMES For further information, call (414) 963- Jackie Calhoun 9089. unable to leave her husband, or she is at least "CONTROVERSIAL!" unwilling to make such a commitment. To AfterWords make matters worse for Nicky, her recent - HOLLYWOOD REPORTER property purchase appears to be a financial Author Appearance disaster. Then, to top it off, Nicky meets Meg. Saturday, Nov. 12th 1:00pm Calhoun's earlier novels include Second Chance, Sticks and Stones, Lifestyles, and Jackie Calhoun Friends and Lovers. She has received a TRIPLE EXPOSURE warm response from both readers as well as critics. The Northwest Gay & Lesbian Reader Young Adult Program called Calhoun's last book, Friends and Lov- Saturday, Nov. 19th 1:00pm ers, "...a quiet novel of the day-to-day inter- Book: HEARING actions, triumphs and failures that make up US OUT life..." Editor Roger Sutton Elynor Vine in Visibilities writes, Photographer "Calhoun is perceptive and articulate. Her Lisa Ebright writing is smoothly paced, like a champion runner who knows how to master her breath- AfterWords Book Club ing for maximum effect A good read!" Monday, Nov. 21st. 7:30pm Calhoun makes her home in nearby Ap- pleton and her novels are set in the midwest SCISSORS, PAPER, ROCK she knows and loves. Already working on by Fenton Johnson book number 6, she will read from Triple Exposure as well as entertain questions about her life as an author of Lesbian literature. to 143 1 1 Locust St. Young Adult Program AfterWords is excited about what is hoped AfterWords will be the first of a series of programs 6 1 and 6 II Park Pl. events geared toward a young < adult audience. ms On Saturday, November 19, AfterWords , ,3 Reality like you've will feature appearances by Roger Sutton and r never seen it. 0 Lisa Ebright, author and editor of Hearing Us LANDMARK'S Out: Voices of the Gay and Lesbian Com- munity (Little, Brown HC $16.95). AfterWords 2710 N. Murray Ave. EXCLUSIVE MILWAUKEE ENGAGEMENT Milwaukee, WI 53211 963-9089 Oriental Utilizing moving first-person interviews Comer of Farwell and North - 276-8711 STARTS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 • ONE WEEK ONLY! November 11, 1994--November 23, 1994—WISCONSIN LIGHT--9 Shakespeare's 'Two Gents' Get Close in Boulevard Ensemble's Production By Sue Burke "There's no faking when you're that close," said Stacy Synold. She had just played the role of Silvia in Shake- speare's Two Gentlemen of Verona at the Boule- vard Ensemble, a "microtheatre" in a store- front at 2252 S. Kinnick- innic Ave. It's like pre- senting a play in a living room. "All there's really room for is language," said David Flores, who played Proteus, one of the two gentlemen. "You can't move around. There's not a lot of sets or costumes. A recent photograph of Leni Riefenstahl It's just language. You have to whittle away all those other things that you Horrible Life of Leni add for a big stage and `Wonderful, come right down to the spoken word. I know it "Did I not bid you mark me, and do as I do? When didst thou see me heave Riefenstahl' Portrays Hitler's Filmmaker sounds easy, but it's really up my leg, and make water against a gentlewoman's farthingale?" Mark very hard." Kohler as Launce scolds Murphy as Crab. Editor's Note: A couple of generations links with the Nazis. Two Gentlemen of Verona will be pre- dinner party: four different courses," he said. ago, she was a glamorous German movie star, Ralph Giordano, a Jewish writer who sented Thursdays and Sundays at 7:30 p.m.; "There's something in it for everyone." then an award-winning filmmaker. She was barely escaped the Holocaust, says Riefenstahl Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; and at a Two Gentlemen was picked because it's cozy with the Nazis and reputed to have been must have known that Hitler had an evil mind closing matinee Nov. 27 at 2:30. Tickets are rarely done, although it's funny and lyrical. and Hitler's mistress. Now, in her 90's, they've when she agreed to create Triumph of the $9 to $10, depending on the performance, Shakespeare will be followed in December 672-6019. made an award-winning movie about her, Will. can be reserved by calling and January by The Fourposter by Jan De The focus on actors and acting makes Two Wonderful, Horrible Life of Leni Riefen- "Leni Riefenstahl bears intellectual guilt Hartog, a two-character play that's "nobly stahl, which will be opening at Milwaukee's Gentlemen a typical Boulevard production. sweet in what it says about marriage and because she glorified Hitler at a time when movable col- Oriental Theatre on November 18. Faux marble paint and a pair of friendship," Bucher said. It was the basis for everyone knew what a criminal he was," the entire set. With a few cos- (Poecking, Germany)- The greatest pas- umns make up the musical I Do I Do. Giordano says. "Political parties had already tumes, the players step into Renaissance Italy, sion of Leni Riefenstahl, age 92, is scuba Two darkly humorous British one-acts, A been banned, books were being burned. Jew- and the comic plot begins. Slight Ache by Harold Pinter and diving among the world's coral reefs. She's Funeral ish businesses boycotted, and Gay people, Proteus and Valentine are good friends. Games by Joe Orton, will be presented in making a documentary about these underwater among others, were already being sent to the "Exactly how far -- how much do these guys February and March. Both are Milwaukee film in nearly 50 years. wonderlands, her first camps." really love each other, that was a big thing we premieres. And no one is harassing her about work- "It hurts when someone says I'm an in- weren't quite sure how to handle," Flores The season will close in April and May ing for Adolf Hitler. corrigible Nazi," Riefenstahl says. "I've been said. "We eventually decided --" with The Time of Your Life by William Sa- defending myself for five decades. Either "Not to handle it," Synold interjected, royan, a comedy set in a San Francisco bar. It people believe me or they don't." giggling. involves champagne, fascism and pinball with Riefenstahl says she initially admired Proteus loves Julia. Valentine goes to Mi- a cast of two dozen, including another dog. Hitler because of his charisma and his prom- lan and falls in love with Silvia. Proteus joins Each summer in July and August, the ises to put 6 million jobless people back to him and falls in lust with Silvia. Julia dresses Boulevard sponsors an acting workshop for work. Even though she had close Jewish and up like a boy and sneaks to Milan to find out experienced or would-be actors, open to the Gay friends in the arts, she sent a letter to what's going on. Then things get complicated. community. "We read .a variety of different actually, might be the ser:- Hitler asking to meet him. The best parts, scenes, and actors are cast against type, or vants of Proteus and Valentine, Shakespearean The two met one Spring day in 1932 on a actors are put in roles they normally wouldn't buffoons at their best. Mark Kohler portrays said. North Sea beach, only months after Hitler had do," Bucher the servant Launce. A long-haired dachshund At the end of the workshop, the actors per- to power. There were a number of other come dog named Murphy portrays Launce's dog, form the scenes before live audiences. private conversations as well: in his Berlin Crab. Kohler calls his a can't-miss part. office, in Munich, at his getaway in the "You've got a cute dog and good lines." Bavarian Alps. Like everyone in the Boulevard, Kohler Was Hitler Gay? doesn't get paid. He works to do something One evening in June, 1938, Hitler visited "worthwhile or creative, to make people her in her apartment in Berlin. They talked laugh, make people think." about his love life, with Hitler saying, "My Steven Whittle, playing the other servant, romances were mostly unhappy." He said that Speed, volunteers his time for the moment the "one, true" love of his life had been with "when you get that connection, when you're in his niece, Geli Raubal, who had committed the middle of a monologue and look at some- suicide in 1931. body and see in their eyes they understand." "That evening I felt Hitler desired me as a This was the Boulevard stage 'debut for Leni Riefenstahl in the 1932 film "The Blue Light" woman," Riefenstahl said. Whittle, Murphy, Flores, Synold and some they may (Das Blaue Licht). There were rumors after the war that she other members of the cast, although companies. The Boule- had been Hitler's mistress. Riefenstahl denies. have acted with other Gay Comedy Jam for new actors to practice Riefenstahl was a glamorous cinema ac- it and not even her critics seem to believe it. vard offers a space craft, said Mark Bucher, general director tress in 1920's Weimar Germany. "I would probably been offered a lot of their of the ensemble. "Freedom Tour" She's best known for directing Triumph said I was Hitler's girlfriend. money if I For more experienced actors -- along with of the Will, a documentary she made for tell the truth." Maybe it was stupid of me to directors, stage crews and scenic artists -- GAY STAND-UP COMICS Nazis' 1934 Nuremberg rally. Hitler about the Was Hitler Gay? No one every thought while the Boulevard can't offer money, it can a PERFORMING Another well-known work is Olympia, that, she says. "None of the big Nazis were offer them the chance to work on challenging documentary about the 1936 Berlin Summer homosexuals--except Ernst Roehm (head of pieces by top playwrights. Many plays at the GAY STAND-UP COMEDY Olympics, also made during Hitler's reign of the SA), and they killed him." Boulevard involve small casts by necessity, so terror. According to Riefenstahl, she repeatedly each actor carries a weighty role. .04 st Ito DIRECT FRO If she'd followed Marlene Dietrich and his anti-Semitism, for complained to Hitler about Often, actors and crew members return LAS VEGAS other German artists to the U.S., Riefenstahl but it did not good. "Anti-Semitism was like a more shows. "Obviously, we must be doing ON NATIONAL might have become a Hollywood star. Instead, rotten apple in him. It finished him and Ger- something right," Bucher said. TOUR! the Saturday Evening Post in 1946, dubbed many," she says. Now in its ninth season, the Boulevard be- her a "Nazi Pinup Girl." When Hitler asked her to film the Nurem- gan as "kind of a lark," Bucher said, in a Riv- In a rare interview at her home near the berg rally, she refused, relenting only when erwest coffeehouse. When the coffeehouse Baverian Alps, Riefenstahl is all charm and he promised her that she could do whatever closed in 1985, the Boulevard found a more or energy. She's amazingly fit. Her eyes twin- she pleased once the film was finished. less suitable storefront in Bay View, capable kle. She smiles coquettishly. A dyed blond What she produced, Triumph of the of seatingfan audience of up to 40. help of Dawn and curl dips over her forehead. There's some- Will, is an artistic and technical masterpiece. Since then, with the Ross and Dana Fralick -- along with TICKETS thing about her that seems to come straight years before the war, the French gave it James Two many other volunteers -- the Boulevard has $I 0 ADVANCE out of a 1920's cabaret scene in Gay Berlin. say it set the pattern DAY OF a gold medal, and many expanded. It now uses the storefront next door $12 Riefenstahl was so controversial back then for documentaries ever since. as a lobby and has an office in the back. a trip to Hollywood in that when she made After her release by the Allies following Last year, the Boulevard could even help 1938, Walt Disney turned down her offer of a by all the war, she lived in poverty, boycotted the Milwaukee AIDS Project, Hope House • Advance Ticket Purchase Recommended • private screening of Olympia because he film producers. It was only in the 1960's and homeless shelter and Sojourner Truth House MILWAUKEE worried that others in the film industry would the release of her photographs of the Nuba battered women's shelter by donating proceeds find out. people of Sudan, that she regained her crea- from special performances. Bucher hopes to SUNDAY V NOVEMBER 13 V 8:00 PM Riefenstahl spent three years under Allied tive feet. do that again this season. arrest after World War II, some of the time in "I am only happy when I'm doing some- Meanwhile, plans are in place for the a mental hospital. De-Nazification tribunals thing creative," she says. "At those times, I coming season. "You try to offer something to ultimately cleared her of any wrongdoing. feel no hunger, no weariness, no pain." your subscription audience like you would a Six decades after the Nuremberg rally, (4 1 4 ) 276 Riefenstahl is more appreciated in the U.S. -CLUB own. and other foreign countries than in her • 618 N. Broadway v No Coupons/Discounts v Newsweek last year called her the equal Stinda of directors Orson Welles and D.W. Griffith. Sponsored 9/ She gets loads of .fan mail. Her films are A live radio show for the Lesbian and Gay shown in American college courses. A docu- NIGHT community Sunday's from 6-8pm on WTSO. mentary about her, Wonderful Horrible Life Call the show at 281-1070 of Leni Riefenstahl, played at the New York llr mini pp sed Inbar eferaepise Film Festival. OUT Her still photographs of the past three decades have been published around the News • Talk • Weather • Sports world. She is prospering. In the eyes of A MIMMO many, her past is less important than her genius. 1070 Madison's Talk Station Her detractors concede her talents. But they have not forgiven Riefenstahl for her November 11, 1994--November 23, 1994—WISCONSIN LIGHT--10 `Pansy Division' MOOK to Play Madison Ticket Availability for Top Broadway Shows Coming to Madison on November 18 as of November 1 (Madison)- You saw them for 15 minutes (New York, NY)- Going to New York When calling theatres directly, use New and Milwaukee at the Lesbian Alliance of Metro Milwaukee's over the holidays? Wonder what's playing on York area code 212. Advance inquiries should Variety show. You saw them for 30 minutes, Broadway and can you get tickets? Here's the be made, as ticket availability is subject to (Milwaukee)- "Pansy Division" is an all- opening for nationally award-winning per- best information available as of November 1. change. Gay, pro-sex, pro-safer sex, rock band from formance artist Holly Hughes. Now see Mil- Credit card holders can order tickets by Ticket Availability San Francisco currently on tour with "Green waukee-based, multi-media performance group phone or by calling Telecharge or Ticketmas- For the following plays, tickets are still Day" and they'll be appearing soon in both MOOK Tor 90 minutes at Madison's newest ter. Telecharge's number is 1-800-432-7250. relatively easy to buy: Milwaukee and Madison. place to be, Mother Fool's coffee house, 1101 Ticketmaster is 1-800-755-4000.. There is a An Inspector Calls, Angels in America, They're coming to Wisconsin fresh from Williamson Street, on Friday, November 18, service -charge per ticket for Ticketmaster Beauty and the Beast, Blood Brothers, having just released their second album, De- $5 at 8:00 p.m. plus a $2.50 handling fee per order. Carousel, Cats, Crazy For You, Damn flowered on Lookout Records. The new orders Jen Benka, Bill Dempsey and Jane services will provide information on Yankees, Grease, Guys and Dolls, (closes al8bum builds on their success of their 1993 Both Kramer, the members of MOOK, have taken specific seat locations. Jan. 8), Jackie Mason: Politically Incorrect, debut, Undressed. the Milwaukee performance scene by storm League of American Theatres and Kiss of the Spider Woman, Les Miserables, "Pansy Division combines humorously The over the last two years with their performances has a special telephone line for in- Miss Saigon, Passion, Show Boat, Tonuny. sexual, in-you-face Queer lyrics with catchy Producers at Theatre X, midwestern universities and po- and selected off- Tickets to The Phantom of the Opera melodies, harkening back to bands formation on Broadway pop punk litical benefits. Their last production was a tickets. are said to be very difficult to come by. If you "Buzzcocks," "Ramones" and Broadway shows and how to purchase like part of the "Theatre X Presents Theatre -Tone phone. want to see it, start digging now. "Undertones." Until now, no other Queer Calls must be made on a Touch Women" series. It was entitled Bluestockings The number is (212) 768-1818. band has been so "out" playing this kind of and explored and examined the U.S. suffrage music. movement and its parallel to contemporary is- On Deflowered, they add a harder, thicker sues such as sexism and homophobia. guitar sound to the brew and some songs ad- MOOK has a brand new 5-song cassette dress more serious lyrical themes. The first that will be for sale at the show along with album was a declaration of independence in their memorable self-titled first tape which which they staked out their turf. The new al- contains some of their classics, including bum shows them exploring that turf in depth, "Brenda Vacarro." both musically and lyrically. The cover charge for the show is $3 and After Undressed was released, the band the place is small, so get there early or you'll toured the U.S., played the March On Wash- miss the event. For more information, call ington, released some singles, got lots of great Mother Fool's at (608) 259-1301. reviews and received fan mail from all over the world. Though on one level it's butt-shaking fun, Fest City Singers Pre- "Pansy Division's" music is inherently politi- cal. The reason is simple: because being openly Queer at a time when many states and sent 'The Secret of cities are trying to pass laws against Queers is, in itself, a political act. Christmas The band will be appearing with "Green Day" in Milwaukee on Sunday, November 20 (Milwaukee)- Just as the malls and shop- at the Eagles Auditorium and, in Madison, ping centers begin to prepare for the holidays without "Green Day," on Monday, November earlier each year, local Gay/Lesbian/Bi cho- 21 at the Club de Wash. ruses have been polishing their Yuletide Christmas concerts for months in advance. Theatre X Presents The Fest City Singers (FCS) in the past, Ho-Ho-Ho- After Santa mysteriously disappears in the film "Santa Clause,." Tim Allen (right) is coerced have presented "A Dickens Christmas," by his son, Charlie, (Eric Lloyd) to don the familiar outfit on Christmas Eve in the new Walt Disney Pic- "Home for the Holidays," "A Celebration of tures comedy. `Lord Alfred's Lover' Christmas Traditions,"' among others. This recent news reports about West Coast Gay year's production is "The Secret of Christ- Gay Pride, Gay men losing their sense of hope for the future, (Milwaukee)- Theatre X, launching their many of them fearing they will all be dead 25th Anniversary Season, delivers a thought- mas," written by Tim Kraetsch. It combines song, dance and story designed to appeal to all Future: Let It Shine! from AIDS in 5 or 10 years. As this fear can provoking portrayal of the masterful Gay immobilize a person so that they won't try to playwright, Oscar Wilde. Victor DeLorenzo, family members, especially children. Santa Claus and some elves will be bus- (Milwaukee)- "Gay Pride, Gay Future: pursue an education, a profession or liveli- formerly of Milwaukee's own "Violent Let It Shine!" is a 60 minute cable program hood, Behar wanted to contrast whether a Femmes, stars as Oscar Wilde. tling about, and in what has now become a holiday tradition, the Singers will treat their highlighting last June's Gay Pride Festival on sample of Milwaukee festival goers were as Lord Alfred's Lover incorporates the guests with mulled cider, coffee and toothsome Milwaukee's Lakefront. Besides showing fatalistic and seemingly hopeless as many West writing talent of Obie Award-winning Eric holiday treats. Many linger after the show to scenes from the Parade and snippets of the Coast Gay men seem to be. Bently and the direction of Theatre X's own extend the enjoyment of the evening. Festival's entertainment, the program features Barring technical difficulties, the hour John Schneider. This factually based produc- "The Secret of Christmas" will be pre- interviews from a diverse group of 40 people long program will air on Milwaukee Warner tion will run from November 22 to December who were asked what they hoped to be doing Cable Channel 14 on Wednesday, December 7 11 at Theatre X, located at 158 N. Broadway sented at the South Shore Pavilion, 2900 South Shore Drive, beginning at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, with their lives 5, 10, 15 and 20 years from and 14 at 8:00 p.m. and Friday, December 23 in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward. December 11. Tickets are available at the now; exactly what was their personal sense of and 30 at 9:00 p.m. January times are also A definite highlight of the 1994-1995 Sea- the future? planned. son, Lord Alfred's Lover showcases the door, from chorus members or by calling the Festline: (414) 263-FEST (7464). Long-time Gay video producer Mark Be- Inconvenient times? Program your VCR! fearless performing talent of Theatre X. On har, selected these interview topics because of the 100th anniversary of his famous trials, The Cream City Chorus, too, will be Lord Alfred's Lover depicts the life and times sharing their musical talents in their Christmas of the famous playwright Oscar Wilde with a show, "Ring In, Ring Out," on Sunday, De- The Wisconsin Cream City Chorus Welcomes cember 11 in the PAC's Vogel style of wit and audacity that only Theatre X Hall at 4:00 p.m. and Eric Bentley can deliver. New Board Members Set in London's West End in the late Why not plan to make December 11 a true family Christmas with the Cream City Chorus 1800's, this performance portrays the brilliant (Milwaukee)- On Wednesday, October adopt a more broad-based position. and the Fest City Singers!? Wilde as a victim of society's inability to cope 26th, the Wisconsin Cream City Chorus This search is, in part, due to the Chorus' with event surrounding his love for young elected two new officers to its board. goal of attending the upcoming GALA festival Lord Alfred. The creator of classics such as Joining incumbents Scott Sowles of choruses in Tampa, which requires an ag- The Importance of Being Earnest and The Present Music Will (President), Ron Thate (founder), Terri Wed- gressive fundraising effort to make the trip Picture of Dorian Gray, Wilde died alone ner (Secretary) and Scott S. Stewart (Musical possible. and penniless in Paris after having been im- Perform at Vogel Hall Director) are the newly elected Treasurer The Chorus is seeking creative people prisoned for two years. Only Lord Alfred at- John Chartre and Vice President Bill Schu- within the LesBiGay community, especially tended his funeral. in 1994-'95 Season macher. Both have been long-time singing those with leadership and proven skills in fi- Performance previews will be held Tues- members of the Chorus, and Schumacher is a nancial management, to serve as an advisory day, November 22 and Wednesday, November (Milwaukee)- Present Music, Milwau- past president of the organization. Both are board to the Chorus. 23 at 7:30 p.m. (at a discounted rate of $10). kee's internationally renowned contemporary welcome additions to the board and bring with For more information, please contact the Theatre X features its "Pay-What-You-Can" music ensemble, will be returning to the Per- them new and interesting ideas. Wisconsin Cream City Chorus at (414) 344- discount for all Thursday night performances. forming Arts Center to perform three concerts The Wisconsin Cream City Chorus is also WCCC, or write to the Chorus at P.O. Box Student and senior discounts are offered every in 1994-'95. seeking people of leadership from the com- 1488, Milwaukee, WI 53201. day. The first of these concerts will take place munity at large to help the Chorus make the For ticket and other information, visit the on Saturday, November 26 at Vogel Hall. Pre- transition from a grass roots organization to Broadway Theatre Center or call (414) 291- sent Music will be performing works by Scot- 7800. tish composer James MacMillan and American composers David Lang, Kamran Ince, Joseph Ko-Thi Dance Com- Koykkar and Scott Johnson. Present Music will premiere "The Fron- pany Presents 'A tlines," a new work by Koykkar who is a counseling member of the Interarts and Technology fac- case management Gathering of Women' ulty and Music Director for the Dance Pro- Leadership gram at UW-Madison. support groups (Milwaukee)- Babies kill the babies, but Scott Johnson is also a composer originally practical support the mothers are left to cry over them in Chi- from Madison, but who now lives and works in New York City. Present Music musicians emotional support Knowledge cago, Los Angeles, New York, Washington, D.C. and even in Milwaukee. It is those brave Eric Segnitz and Paul Gmeinder have com- information and referral women who provided the inspiration for A missioned a series of works from Johnson en- Gathering of Women. titled "Rent Party." This performance of community health education Care A Gathering of Women, choreographed "Rent Party will mark its world premiere. Present Music safer sex demonstrations by Ko-Thi Artistic Director Ferne Caulker; is commissioned David Lang for people living with HIV & AIDS, one of the pieces to be featured in the upcom- to compose "Anvil Chorus," for solo "junk targeted outreach ing Thanksgiving concert. The event is one of metal" percussion that will be performed by their partners, families and friends only two major local concerts presented an- Terry Smirl. nually by the Ko-Thi Dance Company. Present Music will perform "...as others The Thanksgiving Concert will also in- see us..." by Scottish composer James Mac- madison AIDS support network clude a spiritually uplifting dimension. Di- Millan and Kamran Ince's "Hammer Music" 303 Lathrop Street from their newly released CD recording on rected by Rev. Barry Ward, the nationally aiAli Madison,W1 53705 recognized Marquette Gospel Choir will take Northeastern Label. part in the concert. Tickets can be purchased at the PAC Box pH 608.238.6276 The Thanksgiving concert will take place Office, 929 N. Water Street--(414) 273-7206-- TF 800.486.6276 at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, November 20 at the or by calling Present Music at (414) 271-0711. Pabst Theatre, 144 E. Wells. For ticket and other information, call (414) 286-3663. November 11, 1994—November 23, 1994--WISCONSIN LIGHT-11 too proud of, but that's shame. On the basis of The Age of Innocence some old Jewish legend, I've never sinned a day in my life. I can .tell you that." and the Loss of Faith She finished her brandy. Robby got up to another log on Commentary by Thomas P. Hey! get us all some more and put DIRECTORY OF finished, he curled up be- Robby, my spouse-to-be and I often see the fire. When he'd against Miss Maud. Either we go to her house or she side me with his stocking feet pushed comes to ours. Either way, we enjoy the time my hip. PROFESSIONALS we spend together. She's such an outrageous "Now take Paul," she continued. "He's old hoot. where most of the anti-Gay stuff's found. The other evening, she came over to our What was he but a sour old poop who didn't place. Robby had a fire going, a hedge against much like sex of any kind. But he was the one the soggy damp that's been part of east Texas who founded the church, not Jesus, who, may Serving the Lesbian and Gay Community. life these days. There was brandy and ciga- I add, never said word one about being Gay. Thomas E. 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Editor's Note: The following is a pre- despised by some, accepted by others. Yet pared statement given by Dr. Joseph G. programs can be instituted to help overcome Hatheway before the House Committee on the prejudice, bigotry and fear caused by igno- Armed Services, Subcommittee, in May of this rance; indeed, the U.S. military already has a year. Dr. Hatheway was considered by Con- model program. gress to be a principal witness in those hear- African American Integration ings. Dr. Hatheway currently teaches history Many years ago, during the early 1970's, at Edgewood College in Madison, Wisconsin. many white soldiers feared the very presence Thank you for the opportunity to provide of African Americans and this fear was testimony with respect to the ban on Gay and translated into minor (and I might add, not so Lesbian Americans before the Military Forces minor) race riots on base and off. Rather than and Personnel Subcommittee. exclude African American soldiers from the The issue before this subcommittee is the services, the military began an aggressive race viability of lifting the regulatory ban on relations program. "known" Gays and Lesbians who are, or wish Each and every soldier was required to to be, members of the Armed Forces of the attend a seminar, upon conclusion of which a United States. certificate of achievement was issued attesting I am a former officer and "Green Beret" to satisfactory completion. These seminars who, for 4 years, was on Active Duty in the were followed up by a chain of command that capacities of executive officer of an opera- rejected anti-Black harassment or violence. tional detachment and as the post Battalion S2 In short, the military itself became the Hallowe'en '94— The Boot Camp Saloon in Milwaukee celebrated the holiday with a jack o'lantem Intelligence Officer. For the duration of my carving benign and active agent for positive change contest and a costume contest, including the winners group above, on Oct. 30, 1994. Active Duty, until 4 days before my ETS, I with respect to race relations. While not as performed my duties in an outstanding man- extensive, the same sort of activities are now is illegal, and homosexual personnel must, by whom the majority happens to like at any ner, and received numerous letters of com- in place regarding the suppression of sexual law, be celibate. This is, on its face, absurd, given moment. mendation attesting to my superior perform- harassment. Contrary to Congressional rheto- in as much as the Armed Forces do not legally Let me be clear, civil rights for Ameri- ance. Unfortunately, at the time of my sepa- ric, the Armed Forces have been engaged in require heterosexual celibacy. cans ought never be determined by the tyr- ration, it was ascertained by the unit com- social experimentation for decades. To sug- Second and equally important, my experi- anny of an active majority. To understand the mander that I was Gay, and rather than let me gest that they ought not or cannot become so ence indicates that if a particular commander dangers inherent in such a majority, we need separate as per my separation date, the Army engaged is simply spurious and hypocritical. is anti-Gay/Lesbian, Article 125 can and will look no further than our own immediate past: held me over for a lengthy General Court Privacy be used as a nasty vehicle to muster homo- African Americans; Native Americans, Japa- Martial that lasted 7 months, and which con- A "hot" issue that frequently makes the sexuals out of the service. nese Americans, Chinese Americans, His- servatively cost over $1,000,000. Subsequent evening news is the so-called "privacy" de- The logic is simple: Since Gays and Les- panic Americans and yes, even Lesbian and to my conviction, I was separated under bate. Nowhere do detractors appeal to fear bians are "known" to engage in sexual acts Gay Americans. conditions less than honorable. more than in relation to this emotional issue. that are proscribed by Article 125, they must If the American Experiment is not to be The merits of my particular case aside, Rather than use any known facts, detrac- be in violation of Article 125, therefore they extinguished in hate and irrationality, I urge the debate regarding Gays and Lesbians in the tors stereotype Gay behavior, transform this must be brought before a court-martial for you to vote to lift the ban. Armed Forces has elicited such an emotional stereotype into "reality", then proceed to trial and conviction. Thus, not only does the response by some in Congress that the core is- mouth concerns based not on empirical evi- ban on Gays and Lesbians discriminate in fa- sue has been lost in the process. Rather than dence, but unsubstantiated and prejudicial as- vor of a sexual majority, so too does the Uni- the presence or absence of homosexuals, the sumptions. Again, fears are manipulated for form Code of Military Justice. My own expe- core issue is whether or not this Nation is still political purposes, and thereby detractors ap- rience speaks to this twisted logic. dedicated to the principles of classical liberal- peal to our worst and in so doing, shame the I suspect, however, that behind all anti- ism bequeathed to us by the Founding Fa- American Experiment. Gay/Lesbian rhetoric and behind all the al- thers. True, some males are sexually predatory, leged concerns with "status" and "behavior," Classical Liberalism but if history can teach us a lesson, they are many in Congress, if pressed, would in the Classical liberalism, as understood by not Gay. Tailhook ought to teach us all a les- end, acknowledge that part of their disdain of Thomas Jefferson and the other framers of the son. Ironically, this category of male behavior Gays and Lesbians has little to do with Constitution, rejected the notion that human does not even address women, thus one is left "status," and everything to do with beings were intrinsically evil and driven by to wonder if the whole issue has less to do " behavior. " fear. Indeed, Jefferson embraced the Enlight- with homosexuality than with the insecurities In this case, privacy takes on an added enment belief that humans are essentially good of the male personnel. dimension, because now we are dealing not and rational, and that in order to perfect the But to project predatory sexual behavior with privacy of heterosexual soldiers, but in- human condition, civil governments ought to on Gays, or for that matter to all males, is stead with the violation of the privacy of Gays be instituted and educational institutions es- ludicrous. Such behavior learned and often and Lesbian personnel. While the command tablished. environmentally encouraged. My own obser- structure pays little attention to the sexual be- Fear and stereotyping had no place in this vations of young troopers in the Green Berets havior its straight personnel, it is positively scheme of things, and indeed, the novelty of is a case in point. In any event, since this is- prurient with respect to Gays and Lesbians. the American experiment was that it was an sue is always discussed within the context of a This is not the American way and it ought attempt to replace superstition and emotion male community, Lesbian soldiers are by the not be the concern of the military, either. with a new order predicated upon enlightened logic of the argument exempt from such male If, as I suspect, many in the Armed reason. dominated concerns. Such being the case, Forces believe that Gay and Lesbian behavior In the present debate regarding Gays and Lesbians ought to be welcome within the will make the military the laughing stock of Lesbians, the Jeffersonian emphasis upon en- ranks. both their domestic constituencies and the in- lightened reason has been replaced by overt Should Congress feel persuaded not to lift ternational community, such concerns should appeals to the worst instincts of humanity: the ban, the Federal Courts will inevitably be addressed directly and without reservation. Fear, and in this respect, the current ban re- take up this issue. Although it is true that they Quite simply, many in the Armed Forces jects the very principles upon which the have in the past deferred to Congress, this is believe that the credibility, "toughness" and American Experiment was based. As heirs of less so today. In particular, the Courts have resolve of the United States would be put in this great tradition, Congress and the Presi- suggested that there must be some rational, jeopardy if homosexually active persons were dent have a public obligation to reject any performance-based criteria for keeping Gays to be knowingly admitted. The implication is policies that are based upon an emotionalism and Lesbians out of the Armed Forces. Other that Gay men in particular are "sodomites," not consistent with this great tradition. than rank fear and prejudice, none has yet "sissies," "pansies," or otherwise less than Yet, public policies driven by appeals to been offered. "masculine." For a world power, this is intol- fear and the irrational have plagued our his- I refer to the military's own study, erable. In a manner consistent with the argu- tory. How else would one describe the nature "Nonconforming Sexual Orientations and ments advanced in the privacy issue, the irra- of the fierce resistance to integration of Afri- Military Suitability." Not also that to say one tional is driving policy. As the most powerful can Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics is Gay is not the same as to engage in homo- nation in the world, it is our moral responsi- and women? sexual behavior. To say one is Gay/Lesbian is bility to dispel such myths. In each case, full integration into the body speech and expression. In closing, the ban on Gays and Lesbians politic by these constituencies was met with in the Armed Forces is When the military throws people out be- arbitrary, capricious, derision and horror. Fearful lest the Republic offensive, deeply un-American cause they say they are Gay or Lesbian, the and runs con- collapse from within, each of these groups trary to the very values military is punishing speech and thought, a upon which this was presumed to be somehow less rational, country is dedicated. We are a notion that is so inimical to our traditions that great nation less capable, and less qualified to enjoy the which can afford to be tolerant it toward all 1•900•310•1626MANFINDER 415 causes revolt even amongst those who 281 3183 MUST BE 18+ Si T9 Mil fruits of full public participation. While the Americans, would otherwise disdain Gays and not simply the majority or those 13th, 14th, 15th and 19th Amendments to the Lesbians. If today, the military can punish Constitution were intended to rectify the most because one says one is homosexual, what blatant discrimination, we are still a long way unpopular thought or speech will be from fulfillment of the Great Experiment. punished later? The Courts clearly understand this It is within this long and heroic tradition logic. Although present discussions are of struggle for full participation that Gays and directed toward the ban, it is incumbent Lesbians come before Congress to plead their that the sub- committee WISCONSIN also consider amending case. Either we are true to our values, or we Article 125 of the UCMJ. This is important for make a mockery out of them. If we make a a couple of reasons. mockery of our past, what kind of a future Phone Personals In can we look to? the first instance, Article 125 pro- scribes the most common forms On a practical level, those who support of homosex- If you only date hooky models, we ual sexual acts. 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Box# 6117 John, young, very hand- (Call Thru) Box# 9451 Kevin, masculine, ISO Gay or BiWM, 20-35 who is built GM, Erin, 24, quiet, sincere, like music, astrology, ISO a some, runway model, likes art, music, dancing, skiing, Peter, athletic, 6'1, 165, brn. hr., glasses, fit, five-day and masculine also. (Call Thru) Box# 3560 monogamous, fun male,21-35. (Call Thru) Box# 2526 ISO special man to show me good times. Box# 1719 growth, ISO friends to hang out, go to movies, play tennis, Randy, GWM, 32, 5'9, stocky, submissive, ISO a long hair GM, John, 21, long blk hr, love dining, dancing and dining, laughing, and walks. (Call Thru) Box# 3811 Timmy, 5'10, 195, long blond hair, hairy chest, ISO WM, biker type to show me the ropes. (Call Thru) Box# 8713 25 and over. Box# 2742 movies, call. Box# 2110 Carribean GBM, 20, ISO GM 18-24 for friendship, poss. Mark, 30, 5'8, 150, dark hair, my partner- 29, 5'6, 142, rel., serious only. 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(Call Thru) Box# 5751 men. (Call Thru) Box# 2875 Thru) Box# 5782 GWM, 35, 6'2, 180, brn hair/eyes, clean shaven, like legs Thomas, 5'8, 150, ISO BM, to enjoy music, late nights. WM, 6', 190, athletic, well-built, very submissive bottom, and feet. Box# 7199 Richard, 25, WM, I like dancing, sports, ISO someone (Call Thru) Box# 5575 ISO a large well-endowed top, you won't be sorry. (Call who's comfortable with themselves. (Call Thru) Box# Billy, good-looking, WM, 30, 6'2, 195, good shape, ISO Thru) Box# 7197 GBM, Mike, 35, slim, attractive, ISO GBM, bottom, 30- 9370 50, attractive, slim-med. build, for discreet fun. Box# GM for friendship, possibly more. (Call Thru) Box# Jason, 24, 5'9, 165, well-built, ISO guy around the same 3968 GWM, 39, 5'7, 175, top, jock type, ISO fun, affable, 2539 age. (Call Thru) Box# 6510 younger guy for fun, etc. Madison. (Call Thru) Box# GWM, Jay, 25, ISO another M, 25-35, for fun. (Call Bi-WM, 30, ISO straight-acting bi-WM or straight WM, John, 6'1, 240, top, aggressive, ISO a passive, very 2777 femi- Thru) Box# 9973 no gays, fats or fems. Box# 4265 nine male, any age/race. (Call Thru) Box# 1862 Matt, WM, 22, 6', 180, ISO buddy, 25-40, very hairy, GM, 19-26, for Hot Italian, Jack, 35, dark hair/eyes, 5'4, 170. (Call Thru) SWM, really hot, ISO slim, straight, bi or DAVE, if you want goodtimes and long fun, call me. (Call hung, top. (Call Thru) Box# 8933 Box# 8674 fun and more. Box# 2533 Thru) Box# 9590 WM, Shawn, 26, 6'1, 150, strawberry blonde, blue eyes, GM, Dave, 6', dark hair, 32 inch waist, clean shaven, ISO Pete, bi-WM, 40's, 5'11, 210, smooth, chubby bottom, Don, BiWM, 33, 5'8, 165, brown hair, hazel eyes, mus- cute, clean shaven, smooth. Box# 2400 partner for fun and good times. Box# 8397 ISO mature male, 50+, for long-term relationship. Box# tache, ISO guy, 18-35 who likes conversation and making Bill, HIV+, bottom, 5'9, 220, butch bear, ISO a tough man 3610 love. (Call Thru) Box# 4501 Dave, 6', dark hair, 32 inch waist, clean shaven, ISO who's interested in falling in love. (Call Thru)Box# 8774 honest, sincere partner for fun and pos. rel. (Call Thru) Terry, ISO a guy for fun, getting to know each other and Juston, BM, 25, ISO other males 25 or younger. (Call Box# 5049 John, 5'9, red hair, blue eyes, good shape, bottom, college exploring. Box# 8634 Thru) Box# 4147 jock, ISO well-built, top, 30+, well-hung. Box# 6513 Randy, 30, bm. hair, blue eyes, 5'9", 140, 28-inch waist, Todd, 30, honest, sincere and open, ISO a straight-acting Chip, like long walks, volleyball, ISO someone to build a ISO guy my age or younger. Box# 1474 Jim, 29, ISO BM, 18-35. (Call Thru) Box# 9922 guy who is masculine, honest, sincere, open also, likes to relationship. (Call Thru) Box# 9352 Jason, 21, photographer, 5'9", 135, blonde hair, green Sebastian, 18, have body piercing, ISO dominate, hand- Male, young, hot and ready to go. Box# 2545 eyes, ISO muscular, dominate, macho guys around my some, intellectual male, 18-21, respectable, having body Lonely? Call me... Adam, 20, college student, ISO someone 18-25 for danc- age. (Call Thru) Box# 8130 piercings and tatoos in exotic places is a big plus. (Call Thru) Box# 1705 Two long-haired young dudes ISO other long-haired young dudes. We're into alternative/rock music, the out- Steve, 44, bottom ISO tops. Box# 7381 Listen & Respond doors, and camping. Box# 3224 GWM, Garrett, 27, ISO young, GWM. (Call Thru) GWM, Kurt, 36, bottom, ISO super-hairy top, who is fun- Box# 3295 loving and adventurous. (Call Thru) Box# 7370 Chip, 41, 6', 220, blonde hair, brown eyes, clean-shaven, to Secret Hot, young, Army dude, 25, college jock, ISO guys my age versatile, football player build, likes mild to wild things. or younger, who are jocks, military, students. Call if you (Call Thru) Box# 1186 Fantasies & Desires! can handle it. (Call Thru) Box# 6970 Jack, 36, ISO M, same age, open-minded, friendship, Jim, hot, bottom, 32, 5'9", 150, short beard, dark hair, poss. rel. (Call Thru) Box# 3143 1-900- 344-6020ext 23 good-looking, trim, hairy, open-minded. Willing to get Shawn, 19, BM, fun-loving, ISO dominant, masculine, 24 hrs/day. 7 days, touch tone required. must be 18 1-900-976-1155, ext 22 into anything that makes you feel good. Box# 2957 muscular, intimate tops. (Call Thru)Box# 7280 24 hrsiday. 7 days. touch tone $1.95/min ' GWM, Cory, 18, romantic, looking for fun. (Call Thru) Peter, ISO bottoms for good times. I'm very sexy and party, enjoys movies, heavy metal to dance music, for required must be 13 Mega900 Wilm DE Box# 2313 sensual (Call Thru) Box# 2347 dating, poss. serious rel., no game players or sex-only callers. Box# 7205 Shaun, 27, GWM, 5'9, 160, very muscular, 43" chest, 31" Mike, 28, 5'11, 200, handsome, ISO handsome man for ing, clubs, etc. (Call Thru) Box# 8936 waist, attractive, short dark hair, clean shaven, ISO WM fun. .Box# 4679 Willy, you can call me Bill, 25, ISO another guy 19-28, any 28 or younger. (Call Thru) Box# 5435 race for hot fun. (Call Thru) Box# 9549 David, nice, very hairy, 5'9, I am looking for a honest, Spanish guy, 148, ISO males 20 +. Box# 6226 loyal, respectable relationship with the right man. Box# Lee, extremely fun and exactly what you want. Box# Jeff, 19, blonde hair, green eyes, ISO guy to hang out with. Chris, bi-BM, very straight-looking/acting, enjoys skiing, 2700 1752 (Call Thru) Box# 8161 movies, travel. ISO someone with similar interests who is Michael, 32, GWM, ISO guy for relationship, no games. Brad, ISO top M. (Call Thru) Box# 9818 straight-acting and looking as well. Box# 1778 Charles, ISO good stable relationship and friendship, any (Call Thru) Box# 8812 race, age, and color. What's on the inside is important to Gene, 5'11, 210, chubby teddy bear, smooth legs, love GWM, bottom, 53, 250, masculine, clean, discreet, ISO me. (Call Thru) Box# 3443 Joe, GWM, 41, 6'1, 185, nice body, well-hung, like 69, hot lace, ISO mature top man, 50 or over, for long-term top guy, beard and mustache a plus, attr., 35-50, any race, oral sex. Box# 8561 relationship. Box# 7877 no bums/fems/alcoholics. Bi's welcome also. (Call Thru) GBM, light complexion, 5'8 1/2, 155, 30, boy next door Box# 6450 type, ISO GM's. My name is Quinton, you can call me Q. Mark, short, stocky, Hispanic bottom boy, ISO hot mid- GWM, 41, (look younger), ISO guy, 19-30 for good hot (Call Thru)Boxlt 1762 western top boy. (Call Thru) Box# 2146 times. (Call Thru) Box# 8955 Dave, very attr., 30, prof., 6'4, 190, brn. hr., blue eyes, affectionate, down to earth, enjoys photography, sci-fi, Danny, 32, 5'10, 155, long blonde hair, green eyes, clean Joe, BM, 29, ISO other BM, I like the outdoors and I am Michael, GWM, ISO another GM. Box# 6562 theatre, music, dancing, dining, outdoors.I'm intelligent, shave, mother says I'm too cute to be gay, enjoys sports, down to earth. (Call Thru) Box# 4522 Michael, GM, HIV -, like to be very oral, I love sucking non-feminine, not into drugs or games, ISO similar guys. biking, ISO another male. Box# 4532 Kevin, 24, bottom, still in the closet. Box# 5610 dick. (Call Thru) Box# 5600 (Call Thru) Box# 4928 Todd, 25, 6', 180, ready to have good times. Mark and his partner. Please call me. Box# 6649 November 11, 1994—November 23, 1994—WISCONSIN LIGHT--15 READ, RUN, and WIN ! 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Nov. 21; Dec. 8; Jan. 5 The reasons for the Republican sweep are November 11, 1994--November 23, 1994—WISCONSIN LIGHT--16 Kenny Angel is a Heavenly Addition to This A Story and Manifesto of a Woman Coming Year's Christmas Trees to Terms With Her Own Sexuality (San Diego, CA)- He's cute, he's angelic, Commentary by Marianne Brill in 1985 and was then placed on a drug which and he's decking the tops of Gay Christmas I have been persuaded to write this piece virtually eliminated my periods, sex drive and trees across the nation. as a pastoral tool by a certain priest. It con- ability. I had a relationship in 1988, but my He's Kenny Angel, a deliciously handsome cerns the story of my sexuality as it has grown partner was frustrated because I was unre- young male doll, dressed in a commodious and developed, and whose underpinnings run sponsive and didn't perform. I began to harbor white satin gown with lacy wings that's be- counter to those of our culture. a respect for the monastic life and did not feel coming the "in" thing for Gay households this My story begins at age 4 on a trip my deprived. holiday season. family took to Nassau and Jamaica. I saw my In 1993, with a new relationship, I asked Kenny Angel is the dream brought to real- father and brother naked, and announced at that my medications be changed so I would be ity of Jim Tallman while attending a tree dinner that my father had a large penis. My more responsive. The relationship was a fail- trimming party in 1992. What was needed, he father attempted to distract me by pointing to ure, and the medications resulted in a depres- thought, was a decoration that was uniquely the sea. Thus I learned of the embarrassment sion which went untreated until 1994. Gay, something to set hearts all a pitty-pat. surrounding certain parts of the body. A few months after treatment with an anti- Kenny was the result. Then I wanted to know about the enve- depressant, my sex drive returned, along with The doll is currently being sold across the lopes that had contained "cemetery napkins" in the ability to have orgasms. But I was recently country. Retailers report that they can't keep the public restroom at the college where my placed on another drug which will temporarily them in stock. That's the way it has always mother was attending classes while I was in or permanently exclude orgasm, but not sexual been. Tallman, 34, reports that shortly after nursery school. The best way to find out about drive and feeling. Kenny was introduced in HIM catalogue, he a woman's cycles at a young age is to an- At first I was aghast at this, because our got over 800 orders within just a few days. nounce your inquisitiveness loudly in the din- culture makes so much of "the big 0." But I Since then, Tallmaii has produced thou- ing room nearby! suddenly realized that the whole person is in- sands of Kenny Angels with the help of a My parents were always open about their volved in sexuality; that it isn't a matter of small work force based in San Diego. Thou- own sexual desire and got my brother and me performance. Your mind decides who and sands of dolls fill the shelves of his shop, books on the subject. But I saw sex as an en- how, your body and emotions feel good (either where a team of workers carefully assemble . trapment into marriage and motherhood, and I about yourself or about yourself and the per- the angels and add the fine details and accou- wanted a career and independence. son you are with), and your spirit carries the terments. At Summer camp at the beach, I couldn't relationship beyond itself. For example, there's a dated, designer's understand why you had to go into a one-room One of the things I had objected to was the label concealed beneath each gown. Kenny shack to change clothes. Why all this concern exclusivity and in-grown-ness of my -parents' wears an AIDS awareness ribbon, while a about covering up and sex, anyway? marriage--I would like to use my relationship built-in cone allows him to perch securely on In fifth grade, a teacher took me to an to reach the not-so-loved. the top of the tree. Kenny Angel empty back room. I thought he had a tumor in One of sexuality's greatest blessings is to Tallman says that the image of the male his thigh so I asked him what the bump was. affirm people. I believe I have come to this angel is a reflection of the '90s, amusing, example, complete with cowboy hat and full He made me put my hand in his pocket, as he position through my history or questioning the slightly daring, as. if in his look of injured in- beard. He also reflects men of color. said there was a pencil inside. Then he asked status quo, but that now I can take my stand as nocence, his golden halo should be slightly Tallman says he expects to sell at least me if I wanted to play with the bump, and I an individual in a caring relationship with asque. 5,000 dolls this holiday season, and is plan- said no, so he took me back to the classroom. give-and-take and commitment. The dolls themselves originate from a craft ning on introducing a line of Valentine's Day I told my mother and father verbatim what But how did others react when I rejected store in China--and are not the Mattel brand. dolls. he said, and my father took notes and reported the big 0? "Impossible," said one, "you'll Tallman maintains they are made specifically Kenny Angels cost $29.95 ($31.95 for the it to the headmaster. The teacher admitted all blow your cork if you don't have orgasms, and for his business and that no parallel should be Rodeo doll), and can be purchased by calling but the last part, expressed surprise because the only reason you're saying that is that drawn to Mattel's Ken doll. 1-800-833-9692; or fax (619) 274-1230. Credit the fathers usually weren't so mellow, and was you're on medication." Kenny Angel comes in a variety of cards accepted. Regular shipping through U.S. fired. A nurse on a phone line I consulted about themes. There's a Western Rodeo Angel, for mail is used, unless otherwise requested. The teacher had stressed the secrecy of the alternative medications, said I should see my event, and so again I learned that .sex was doctor (as if some medical guru should de- Queer Program to Analyze Election Results something to be ashamed of, to be hidden. termine my comfort in the bedroom). In high school, I was taught the Roman The priest who asked me to write this ar- Catholic doctrine of sex for procreation only, ticle was very supportive, and so were two of and Celebrate Second Anniversary which I embraced eagerly as it rejected our my friends. Personally, I think humans come culture's preoccupation with sex and the pep in thirty wonderful flavors, and it doesn't have The producers of The (Milwaukee)- community news and views. club's adulation of the boys. to be fireworks to satisfy everyone. Fons and Michael Queer Program, Dan Interested persons are invited to contact My freshman year in college, I dated a N.B. Re: my position and the Catholic to announce that they will Lisowski, are proud the show with comments, suggestions or ma- senior man for three weeks, and necked fully Church. This is outside the scope of this arti- of providing interac- be celebrating two years terials by writing to: The Queer Program, clothed. He broke off the romance supposedly cle. See Karl Rahner's Sacramentum Queer programming for Milwaukee in P.O. Box 93951, WI 53203 or by tive Milwaukee, because it was taking him further than he Mundi's article on sexual morals for one Ro- mid-November. calling (414) 289-9206. wanted to go, but I think it was because I man Catholic interpretation. The Queer Program is a live, weekly wasn't docile and didn't like his Christian Two days after the completion of the draft call-in TV show made by, for and about club. To be sexual meant obedience. of this article, I was orgasmic. Don't try for Queers. Help Fill MAP's My senior year in college, I went with a anything, just relax and be open, and who While up-to-date news and announcements man who told me false information concerning knows what will come. are part of each week's show, the following Holiday Food Baskets status in the Catholic Church be- My interest in the monastic life has re- topics will be focused upon during the next his marriage liked hearing women's secrets. sulted in investigating a lay branch of a relig- two programs: cause he in 1982, inclined toward Gays. November 15 for Families Affected I was diagnosed manic-depressive ious order I came out as a Lesbian Editor's Note: The writer is a resident of Tune in and take part in a discussion of and placed on lithium. Wisconsin. the November 8th election results from a by AIDS Queer perspective. Mike and Dan will fill This holiday season, the Dykes To Watch Out For viewers in on important votes ranging from (Milwaukee)- Project (MAP) food pantry 11115? I GUESS. OH. Uri.. I anti-Gay ballot initiatives in Idaho and Oregon Milwaukee AIDS P10041 QUITE GET wNy They will be distributing food baskets to families af- KEPT iNTEREWING THE SE x NEW' T BUT Ir1 NOT PLANNING GUESS YOU PRolAglY to the possible election or re-election of a WITH - OF Stki STUFF ON GOING TO SLEEP Do )WRAirigG Al fected by HIV disease. The agency is currently from the . 34 -FIER AN SCENE NAT FooTAGE number of Queer politicians here in Milwau- EVENING OF CHERNoort. AFTER THE ACCI- KEEP >to AriTTAE Soon'. NIGHT, INN? phone lines will open up seeking interested persons and organizations EXPERIMENTAL DENT, BUS IT irqS STILL AWAKE ? kee. As always, the PRErry HOT. II who would be willing to provide a holiday LE5IIAN IS for viewer questions and comments. You sublimation FILM, complete with all the trimmings for a won't get this type of election analysis from dinner MO AND families. JAVA the networks. family of one to eleven or for several to the DiiRDRE's JONES Baskets will be distributed through the end of QUASI-DATE November 22 CognouEs During this special second anniversary the December. ridiculous OVER and non- COFFEE. show, viewers will get to see the co-hosts as Dinner menus include frozen to they have never seen them before. Watch to perishable food items. Monetary donations 9Y ALISON RECOIL see clips of some of the best and worst the assist in the purchase of perishable items such 01994 as fresh fruits and vegetables will also be show has had to offer over its two years. OKAY, MO. I G vE UP. IS IT IN-IN- INTERESTED? the MEAN, Viewers will be encouraged to call in with gratefully accepted. Menus which specify JUST 1NAT YoU'RE NOT on'ER- LIKE ... YOU IN YOU? amount of food needed, are available for all WED, oR ARE YoU REALLY TEEZ, DEiRDRE. I DUNNO. their thoughts and feedback. TH15 DENSE? I filEA4, The Queer Program airs live every family sizes by calling MAP. Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. on Milwaukee Warner Volunteers will be provided for delivery baskets. Cable Channel 47 and is rebroadcast each and distribution of completed holiday Thursday at 4:00 p.m. and Saturday at 11:00 For more information or to request a basket a.m. The show's producers encourage the menu, please call Andy Bagnall at (414) 273- community to utilize this show as a forum for 1991, Ext 263. :••• • \`‘.4.tk\WW:Zr

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