VOLUME NINE, NO. 9—April 25, 1996—May 8,1996—Issue 203 FREE

Give the People Light and they will find their own way. V The Wisconsin Light Olympic Torch Will STATE HEALTH SECRETARY LEEAN Not Pass Through Anti-Gay Cobb BLOCKS NEW, HIGHLY USED AIDS County, Georgia DRUGS FROM REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM Washington, D.C. - To the relief and gratification of Gay and Lesbian people everywhere, the Olympic torch will not pass AIDS ADVOCATES LOSE TO ULTIMATE POWER PLAY through Cobb County, Georgia, announced the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games (ACOG). Milwaukee—In a shocking eleventh hour development, ACOG stunned the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual State Department of Health and and Transgender (G/L/B/T) community when Social Services (DHSS) Secre- last July it announced the Torch Relay would tary Joe Leean withdrew his pass through Cobb County, which in 1993 own request to the legislature's passed a resolution condemning the "Gay Joint Finance Committee that lifestyle" as incompatible with the would expand the state AIDS community's standards. County officials have drug reimbursement program refused to rescind the measure despite with powerful new AIDS mounting opposition against it. drugs. Following weeks of intense The announcement last year that the torch lobbying by the AIDS Resource would pass through Cobb County sent Gay Center of Wisconsin (ARCW), activists reeling. Only a year had passed the Log Cabin Republicans, since ACOG finally agreed, after an intense and AIDS advocates around the and protracted battle with Olympics Out of state, Leean's withdrawal ef- Cobb Coalition (OCC), a group of G/L/B/T fectively blocked adding activists, and NGLTF, to the . move the most frequently preliminary competition volleyball prescribed games AIDS drugs in frctm Cobb County. the state thus denying the drugs to people OCC quickly regrouped and began its with HIV and AIDS who are campaign once again to prevent an official unable to pay for them. Olympic event from occurring in a county that ARCW Executive Director officially condemns Gay people. Doug Nelson was stunned by ACOG released the following statement: Leean's decision. "This is a "ACOG has decided not to run the Torch real set-back for the AIDS Relay through Cobb County. The decision is community at a time when we based on the fact that the Cobb County finally have made progress on Commission has not changed its non -binding drug treatments. There resolution since July, 1994 is no when ACOG rational explanation relocated the for the preliminary volleyball venue Secretary's from Cobb action," Nelson County to Athens, Georgia. It is said. our goal to make the torch relay an exciting "The state funding was avail- and memorable experience. We want to focus Century of History—Two men dance together in able and a bipartisan majority on the excitement of the event and not be an 1895 experimental film from the Thomas Edison Studio. which is featured in the film "The Celluloid Closet" of legislators on the committee distracted by other issues. The film opens May 3`d at Milwaukee's Oriental Theatre. supported expanding the drug "The Torch Relay will arrive in Georgia on program," Nelson explained. July 9, and for ten days will A Short History of a Hundred Years Of Gays traverse the state, "Our advocacy was strong and persuasive, allowing hundreds but of torch bearers to the DHSS Secretary had the ultimate participate in this power to great occasion, including and Lesbians on the Silver Screen deny the vote, which he did." many from Cobb County." In a hundred years of movies, The drugs that were to have been added to NGLTF has worked with OCC since homosexual- of the macho cowboy (Wanderer of the 1994 ity has only the AIDS drug reimbursement program in- when the fight against the rarely been depicted on the West, The Soilers). resolution began. screen. cluded three recently FDA approved protease The two organizations collaborated to As film historian Richard Dyer demon- When it did appear, it was there inhibitors, 3TC, which is a new anti- challenge the Cobb County resolution by as some- strates, describing a scene in which a burly thing to laugh at--or something to pity retroviral, fluconazole, which prevents thrush, pressuring the Olympic Committee to remove --or stagehand taunts Charlie Chaplin for suppos- even something to fear. These were fl and clarithromycin, which prevents and treats its events from the county. Most recently, eeting edly kissing a boy in Behind the Screen, the images, but they were unforgettable, brain infection. OCC and NGLTF were organizing protests and they equation of male homosexuality with effemi- left a lasting legacy. Hollywood, It was the last two drugs that ARCW and along the Torch relay route throughout the that great nacy was already "so firmly in place that a maker of myths, taught straight AIDS advocates strongly recommended be county to demonstrate nationwide opposition people what popular mainstream film could assume that to think about Gay people... and Gay people added to the DHSS legislative request. DHSS to bringing the torch to Cobb County. The the audience would know what that swishy what to think about themselves. had agreed to adding the protease inhibitors two organizations responded jointly in [beravior] was all about." and 3TC. In fact, homosexuality, or the suggestion of Enter the Sissy--Hollywood's first Gay stock applauding ACOG' s decision. "Wisconsin's drug formulary it, has been with us since the movies were character. The Sissy made everyone feel more lags behind most other states, and we believed born. One of the earliest surviving motion manly or more womanly by occupying the that the additional two drugs were vital Miller Recognized for picture images is a primitive test made at space in between. He didn't seemed to have a to the standard of care and were urgently needed on Thomas Edison's studio, in which two men sexuality, so Hollywood allowed him to the for- mulary," Nelson explained. its Commitment to dance together while a third plays the fiddle. thrive. From the very beginning movies could rely Talkies offered new opportunities for fun "Wisconsin's AIDS Organizations on homosexuality as a surefire source of hu- with effeminate men. An early film by Gay drug formulary mor. director George Cukor, Our Betters, includes lags behind most Milwaukee—According to the April, 1996 In early comedies of the teens and twenties, Mr. Ernest--an astonishingly swishy fop. other states, and issue of The RittenWord, Miller Brewing the possibility of homo behavior was a com- Character actors like Edward Everett Hor- we believed that Company has received wide-spread applause mon joke. ton made careers out of characters of vague the additional and significant recognition for its "AIDS In The Florida Enchantment, two women sexuality. Backstage stories like Broadway two drugs were Awareness" advertising campaign, examples dance off together, leaving their bewildered Melody and Myrt and Marge featured fey vital to the stan- of which have been appearing in Wisconsin menfolk to shrug, and dance off together costume designers—comic characters whose dard of care and Light. themselves. A popular gag in parodies of the humor was based on male effeminacy. were urgently The RittenWord is the newsletter of The western was to insert a Screenwriter Jay Presson Allen recalls these needed on the Rittenhouse Group, Inc., a Milwaukee-based, flamboyantly effeminate pansy into the world TURN TO FILM HISTORY, PAGE 12 formulary," Nel- international ad agency. son explained. The Miller ad campaign, created by Land- Old Favorites and Regional Delicacies Will The formulary mark Enterprises (a division of The Ritten- is a list of drugs Secretary Joe Leean house group), was recently acknowledged in Tempt Tongues at June 7,8,9 PrideFest '96 that are available Grant Luckenbill's nationally published Un- through the AIDS reimbursement program. told Millions, the newsletter said. Milwaukee—You go to the State Fair. waukee, will be firing up the coals starting on "Fluconazole and clarithromycin are the Luckenbill's book is a definitive guide for There's cream puffs, corn dogs, and fresh, hot Friday night. Along with good old-fashioned most frequently prescribed HIV drugs in Wis- marketers, executives, advertisers and entre- buttered corn on the cob. You eat. standards like brats and burgers, the menu consin and the physicians who are treating on preneurs who wish to reach niche markets. You go to Stunmerfest, Polishfest, lrishfest, will include succulent honey-mustard chicken the front lines of the epidemic strongly con- The ad campaign was recognized in the book Italianfest, Afrofest, and you eat—and eat. As sandwiches. curred that they were absolutely necessary for as being a large company's successful effort someone once said, in Wisconsin, you don't Pizza lovers will be able to buy pizza, a reasonable formulary," Nelson said. to reach a particular market segment. experience summer, you eat your way through whole or by the slice. Staffed by volunteers "The legislators on the Joint Finance Com- The "AIDS Awareness" campaign consisted it. Now comes PrideFest '96. from PFLAG, the pizza parlor is a new addi- mittee agreed with us and we had the votes to of four separate ads. Three of the four listed As festival goers enter the gates at this tion made possible by the facilities available assure an important win for people with AIDS various AIDS organizations that had received year's PrideFest, the air will be redolent of at the Henry W. Maier Festival Park and HIV," Nelson said. funding from Miller. These organizations, in the tantalizing smells of all kinds of good (Summerfest grounds). "Secretary Leean could have been a real cooperation with Miller, were able to use the things to eat. With eleven food stands to pro- Love that sultry taste of old Napoli, with hero last week, but he chose a different ads for their own fundraising and promotional vide you with culinary delights, everyone will just a touch of basil and a little garlic, per- course. I just don't understand it," Nelson purposes. find just what they are looking for, whether haps? Satisfy that craving with Philadelphia said. The ad campaign is only the latest example it's a full meal, or just a "little" snack. brats and meatball sandwiches, the kind Motivated by Control, of Miller's on-going concern for people and Old Standards where that luscious sauce oozes sweetly from Not AIDS Service the social awareness that the company has and New Favorites between your lips. Other sources tell Light that Secretary always shown. For example, the Pride Grill, staffed by the The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered Leean was disturbed by the prospect of losing Pride Volunteer Corps and Gay Youth Mil- TURN TO PRIDEFEST, PAGE 19 TURN TO SECRETARY LEEAN, PAGE 17 April 25, 1996—May 8,1996—WISCONSIN LIGHT-2 Gay Visitor Center to Open in Atlanta Atlanta, GA-A Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Visitor's Center will open in Atlanta in June to News Briefs welcome the thousands of visitors coming to the city this coming summer. The idea for the center is the brainchild of Atlanta Mayor Bill Campbell's Senior Advisory Committee from the No Same-Sex Weddings in La Belle France Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered community as a result of the group's on-going dia- Games regarding the needs of Lesbian and Paris, France-AP-A romantic wedding in Paris? Non! Not if you're Gay, the French gov- log with The Atlanta Committee for the Olympic will be located just outside the Olympic Ring ernment has warned the Swedish consulate, where same-sex couples have been trying to tie the Gay members of the Olympic family. The Center Street. knot for 112/ years. Bucking a European trend toward legalizing same-sex unions, the Foreign in the Center Stage facility at 1374 W. Peachtree also welcome visitors to Atlanta during Ministry told the Swedes it can't recognize such marriages consummated in the French capital. In addition tot he Olympic Games, the Center will Atlanta Pride, Hotlanta River Expo, and The new policy has deeply angered France's vocal Gay community, which is accusing the the Paralympics, the National Black Arts Festival, September, 1996. government of gross discrimination. Black Gay Pride, all taking place between June and an Olympic host city's Gay and Lesbian "Outrageous," the Paris-based group Homosexuality and Socialism told the Paris daily Lib- The 1996 Olympic Games mark the first time that Lesbian and Gay athletes and coaches, eration. "Why evoke such an argument when homosexuals' desire to see their union legally community has come forward to address the needs of recognized is being integrated into society?" domestic and international visitors. educational exhibits and pro- Vacationing gays and lesbians from Sweden have been trying unsuccessfully to marry in The Center will offer hospitality services, informational and visitors and citizens of Paris since January 1995, when the Swedish parliament recognized homosexual unions as gramming, along with music, dance and theatrical performances for all "partnerships? Like thousands of other couples, gays and lesbians have fancied a ceremony Atlanta. among the City of Love's romantic tree-lined boulevards, flowered parks and bridges over the Risk for AIDS Seine. Women, People of Color, at High released on April After receiving numerous requests for homosexual weddings, the Swedish consulate decided Washington, D.C.-AP-The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) statistics growing groups to come out of the closet and ask the French Foreign Ministry for permission to do what's al- 18t , indicate that in 1995, women and people of color represented the fastest adults and adoles- ready allowed back in Sweden. of new AIDS cases. Women accounted for 19% of all AIDS cases among up to a quarter Gay activists said the decision flew in the face of recent trends in France. Since last Septem- cents nationwide. More than half of these women were African-American and in 1995, among ber, Paris and about 150 other cities have been issuing "certificates of cohabitation" to same- were Latinas. And while the incidence of AIDS decreased among white men AIDS continued its sex couples. The certificates don't carry the legal weight of marriage certificates, but homosex- men of color, specifically African-Americans and Latinos, the incidence of ual rights groups applauded the move as an important and symbolic start. upward spiral at an alarming rate. According to the AIDS Action Council, these grim statistics underscore the need for a con- AIDS Vaccine a Failure, Army Finds certed national effort to remedy the appalling inequities that exist in federal HIV prevention significantly con- Washington, D.C.-AP-The Defense Department says a study of a possible AIDS virus in- programs and in the nation's health care delivery system—inequities which but par- oculation found the vaccine failed to prevent or slow the disease. The study by the U.S. Army tribute to the spread of AIDS. Increased efforts are needed to educate all Americans, Medical Research and Materiel Command examined the vaccine gp 1 60. It represented the first ticularly women and people of color, about the reality of HIV transmission. "successfully concluded HIV vaccine therapy trial ever performed with a genetically engi- neered vaccine," according to a Pentagon statement Wednesday. Legion Condemned Over Discrimination While the vaccine did not prevent or slow the progress of the disease, "it did generate an San Francisco-AP-The state's American Legion has discriminated against the mostly gay elevated immune response in vaccinated subjects, and it had no adverse effects," the Pentagon Alexander Hamilton Post, the San Francisco Human Rights Commission has ruled. Among said. other things, the state organization refused to let the post, based in San Francisco, run an ad in The study was conducted with HIV-infected volunteer subjects at the Walter Reed Army In- its California Legionnaire newspaper supporting Gays in the military. stitute of Research and involved doctors from the Army, Navy, Air Force and the National In- The commission, acting on a complaint filed by the post, said literature hostile to the post stitute of Allergy and Infectious Disease. The vaccine was provided by Microgenesys Inc. of and to Gays and Lesbians was handed out at the Legion's headquarters in San Francisco's War Meriden, Connecticut. Memorial Building. The state organization took no action to stop Legion employees' derogatory Begun in November 1990, the study eventually encompassed 608 volunteer subjects who remarks about Gays and Lesbians, the commission said in a report issued April 8. were given regular injections of the vaccine or a placebo every two months. Of those who en- The commission recommended that the Legion review its policies and provide staff training rolled, 483 completed the study, 104 dropped out and 21 died before the study was completed. to eliminate homophobia. The testing program has been controversial, particularly after Congress included $20 million in a defense appropriations bill to pay for mass trials. In 1994, the mass gp160 testing was scut- Man Receives 30 Years in Gay Man's Death tled and replaced by smaller, private tests around the country. Vernon, CT-AP-A man convicted in the fatal shooting of a gay man has drawn a 30-year The National Institutes of Health had said data on the drug's potential were not strong prison sentence, a state's attorney said. Randall Ivers, 34, of Manchester, was sentenced April enough for large trials. Consumer groups charged that Army researchers overstated the promise 17' . He pleaded guilty in February to first-degree manslaughter with a firearm. He had been of the potential vaccine. originally charged with murder. He also pleaded under the Alford doctrine to attempted first- degree burglary. Under the Alford doctrine a defendant does not admit guilt but acknowledges Sponsor of Federal Act Had Gays in Mind the state has enough evidence to win a conviction. Salt Lake City, UT-AP-Opponents of Utah's new bill to ban Gay students from forming Ivers was charged in the death of Ronald P. Vass, 47, who was found shot to death inside a school clubs are expected to argue that it runs afoul of the 1984 Equal Access Act. Backers of closet of his Vernon home in January 1984. Ivers later bragged that he had "killed a faggot" the bill believe it does not conflict with the federal law, which they contend was never in- and said that Vass deserved to be killed, said Tolland State's Attorney Patricia A. Swords. tended to apply to Gay clubs. However, the principal House sponsor, then-Rep. Don Bonker, Ivers and Marty Knoff, 32, of Vernon, had gone to Vass' apartment to rob him, Knoff had told said at the time that the act would apply to Gay and Lesbian groups, according to a copyright police. They did not expect Vass to be home, he said. The three men were acquaintances, story in The Salt Lake Tribune. Swords said. "Students who wish to discuss controversial social and legal issues, such as the rights of the Knoff pleaded guilty in January to attempted first-degree assault and attempted first-degree unborn, drinking age, the draft and alternative lifestyles may not be barred on the basis of the burglary. He was being held on a $1 million bond and scheduled to be sentenced May 2. content of their speech," the Washington Democrat said in the October 11, 1984, edition of the Congressional Record. The Utah bill passed in a special legislative session requires school districts to deny access to clubs encouraging criminal or delinquent conduct, promoting bigotry or involving human sexuality. HIV DRUG TRIALS On June 27, 1984, Sen. Mark Hatfield noted that many senators were concerned about what kind of floodgate would be opened by the new measure. "That is the gamble in a free society," OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT he said, "because you are always going to have people or organizations who are going to abuse it, whether it is the Ku Klux Klan, whether it is the John Birch Society, whether it is the Communist Party." The Oregon Republican cautioned against limiting free speech because of WISCONSIN AIDS content. • The federal law had been sought by conservative groups who wanted to make sure schools RESEARCH CONSORTIUM (WARC) allowed Bible clubs. Because of its free-speech protections, the law also was popular with such liberal groups as People for The American Way, the National Education Association and the American Civil Liberties Union. The WARC is currently enrolling individuals with HIV disease for partici- MIT Faculty Call for ROTC With Gays pation in two trials of experimental drug therapies. These trials may Cambridge, MA-AP-If faculty members at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) advance scientific knowledge and future treatment for other individuals have their way, the Reserve Officers Training Corps program on campus would allow openly with HIV disease. Gay students. The faculty, with about 80 of its 900 members present voted to make ROTC a program that is "more inclusive and better aligned with the values and mission of MIT." Only one member voted no and three abstained. The faculty, who said they want to work with the Department of Defense, said the Pentagon's TRIAL NO. 1- DELAVIRDINE "don't ask, don't tell" policy on Gays in the military conflicts with MIT's policy on non- This is a double-blind, randomized study. The study compares the responses discrimination. of individuals taking varied doses of Delavirdine (DLV) and Zidovudine The proposal also calls for the institute to provide scholarships for students who lose their ROTC scholarship because of sexual orientation. (AZT), or placebo and AZT. The task force began reviewing the ROTC program last fall. A 1990 faculty vote recom- mended the program be eliminated by 1998 if the military did not ease its discrimination ELIGIBILITY: against Gays. If your are fourteen years of age or older, are HIV positive, have a CD4 The ROTC program on the MIT campus has about 270 ROTC students from MIT, Harvard, count greater than 200 but less than 500, and have not been on AZT therapy Tufts and Wellesley. All of them are on scholarship, MIT spokesman Robert Dilorio said. for more than six months, you may be eligible for this study. Equal Rights Bill Introduced In Canada Ottawa, Canada-AP- Canada would ban discrimination based on sexual orientation, under dual bills introduced in both houses of Parliament. Gay legislator Svend Robinson introduced TRIAL NO. 2 - STAVUDINE PLUS the bill in the House of Commons, seeking to pressure Prime Minister Jean Chretien to fulfill a 1993 campaign pledge to outlaw discrimination against Lesbians and Gays. DIDANOSINE "It would extend to Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual people in Canada not special rights, but An open-label study of the safety and biological effects of Stavudine(d4t) equal rights," said Robinson, who represents a British Columbia district as a member of the left-of-center New Democratic Party. plus Didanosine(ddI) in Nucleoside-experienced, HIV-infected patients, with A Senate committee will debate its own bill and could send it back for fmal Senate approval CD4 counts between 100-500/mm'. as early as next week. Robinson is expected to drop his bill if the Senate bill makes it to the floor. ELIGIBILITY: Chretien reiterated last month that his government will keep its promise, but he has been If your are over 18 years of age, HIV positive and have a CD4 count vague about a timetable.Last month, Max Yalden, the federal human rights commissioner, de- between 100-500 cells/mm' and have previous, cumulative nucleoside scribed the government's inaction as "little better than acquiescence in intolerance." therapy experience of more than 3 months as monotherapy, you may be Chinese Province Plans AIDS Prevention Zone eligible for this study. Beijing-AP- The southwestern province of Yunnan will establish a zone to prevent the rapid spread of AIDS and other infectious diseases along its borders with Vietnam, Laos and Burma, according to an official report. Drug use along Yunnan's 2,500-mile border has become a major For information about enrolling in these trials, cause of the spread of HIV. Almost three-quarters of all known AIDS patients in China are please call Jacque Kaczinski, R.N., at the concentrated in Yunnan The creation of the zone indicates extreme concern over the scope of the problem. Yunnan's WARC office at 414-225-1578. provincial government will spend about $58 million to establish quarantine checkpoints at ports and border crossings, the Xinhua News Agency said. Official statistics understate the extent of AIDS in China. The report said there are about 2,000 people known to be HIV-positive in Yunnan, 70 percent of the nation's total. Most were WARC infected through sharing dirty needles, sexual contact and mother-to-infant transmission, the A service agency of the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin, Inc. report said. April 25, 1996—May 8, 1996—WISCONSIN LIGHT-3 Sixth Annual North American Needle FrontRunners, A Gay Running Group, Has Exchange Convention Set in Milwaukee Recently Been Formed in Milwaukee Milwaukee—Over 250 HIV/ALDSs profes- in Milwaukee. Nearly 2,000 of Milwaukee's Milwaukee—Starting this April, Milwaukee to a nearby eatery to chow down and sionals from across the United States and IV drug users have benefited from the pro- proudly joined a world-wide affiliation of socialize. from other countries will be coming to Mil- gram. running clubs for Gay men and women with Everyone from casual runners to waukee for the 6th annual North American Sy- In December, ARCW launched a similar the formation of FrontRunners Milwaukee. marathoners are welcome. Membership is Exchange Convention. The convention ringe program at its Southeast Wisconsin AIDS This new group was informally started back informal and free. For further information, April 25th will be held from Thursday, Project called Lifepoint Racine to cover the in mid-February by some Milwaukee call Brian at (414) 332-1527 or John at (414) through Saturday, April 27th at the Grand Racine and Kenosha areas. GAMMA members who enjoyed running and 285-7645, or send an e-mail to Milwaukee Hotel, 4747 S. Howell Avenue in Only a handful of U.S. cities utilize aggres- collectively came down with a bad case of [email protected] or drop by the Milwaukee. The AIDS Resource Center of sive prevention strategies such as a needle cabin fever. With participation growing and FrontRunners Milwaukee home page at Wisconsin (ARCW) will be hosting the con- exchange program. spring in the air, time had come to formally http://www.execpc.com/--blackjon/frontrun.ht vention. Dave Purchase, Chair of the North Ameri- join International FrontRunners and invite ml Milwaukee's selection as the first Mid- can Needle Exchange Network, which is or- everyone in the Milwaukee Gay community to FrontRunners International is a loose western host for the convention is considered ganizing the convention, says the convention join in. affiliation of running clubs for Gay men and confirmation of the effective work being ac- will focus on several aspects of needle ex- FrontRunners Milwaukee meets every women. The oldest clubs date back to 1982; complished by prevention specialists at the change programs. Saturday morning for an informal fun run formed in response to the publication of Milwaukee AIDS Project (MAP). MAP's "We'll take a look at the latest research in starting at the base of the Water Tower (at the Patricia Nell Warren's The Front Runner. Needle Exchange Program, called Lifepoint, the field, including unpublished issues, legal east end of North Ave.) promptly at 9:00a.m. Across the U.S., and now around the world, is just over two years old. problems and funding sources," Purchase From there they take off for a 30-40 minute FrontRunner clubs have been organized to Since the inception of Lifepoint, more than said. jog through Lake Park and the fashionable bring together members of the Gay 200,000 clean needles have been exchanged East Side. community to share a common interest in Domestic Violence in Immediately following, everyone heads off running (and greasy spoon breakfasts). Lesbian Relationships Obituary Mary F. Accetta presents... BUY YOUR NEXT VEHICLE Colleen Krzyzanowski is Subject of Up- FROM US AND WE WILL Colleen Krzyzanowksi, a Milwaukee Coming Workshop DONATE $250 TO THE County Zoo horticulturist and open Lesbian, died Thursday, April 18, at the result of inju- Milwaukee—"Addressing Domestic Vio- MILWUAKEE AIDS PROJECT ries she received when she fell from a ladder lence in Lesbian Relationships will be the on the job. subject of an up-coming workshop to be held • Rent to Purchase Program on Friday, May 17, 1996, from 1:00 to 4:00 • Trade-ins Welcome p.m., at Centennial Hall, 733 N. 8th Street in • Financing Welcome downtown Milwaukee. The workshop will explore issues unique to • Service Warranties Available women who have or are experiencing domes- (414) 282-9223 tic violence in Lesbian relationships, solu- ITBAYE 4739 S. 27" St. tions for dealing with battering, and the role AUTO RENTAL. Greenfield, WI 53221 of therapy in counseling Lesbian couples in Magnificent residence on abusive relationships. prestigious Terrace Ave. Presenter Kathleen Neville has been a psy- Words fail to describe this unique home. Spec- chotherapist in private practice for 25 years, tacular architectural detail from the enameled specializing in Gay and Lesbian issues. woodwork, stained glass, gourmet kitchen, wine Battering in Lesbian relationships is an is- cellar, ornamental plaster. Main house has THE SIXTH ANNUAL sue that is often ignored or minimized by the L.RJF.P, billiard room, 3NFP plus study. Cur- GAY AND LESBIAN DAY AT court and law enforcement systems, the gen- rently renting 2" floor plus housekeeper's quar- eral population, and even battered women's ters, which more than pay for taxes. $499,000 THE MAGICAL KINGDOM Call Mary F. Accetta for private showing. shelters and the Gay and Lesbian community. (THAT WALT BUILT) This workshop has been designed to address June 1, 1996 the silence and issues surrounding battering CALL US NOW: in Lesbian relationships. Mary F. Accetta: The workshop will includea showing of the w-(414) 546-8322, TRAVEL PLUS, INC video documentary, My Girlfriend Did It, •3 ext. 264; N87 W16453 APPLETON AVE. which will also be shown in a separate event (414) 789-8552 MENOMONEE FALLS, WI 53051 at Centennial Hall at 7:30 p.m., on May 17th. (414) 255-6461 1-800-255-4359 Tickets for that event are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. My Girlfriend Did It provides first-hand accounts, defines the cycle of violence in re- lationships, and presents the issues of "coming out" as a battered Lesbian. The video was produced and directed by Twin Cities filmmaker Dawn West, written by Minneapolis writer (and former Milwau- Colleen Krzyzanowski keean) Kathy Anderson, and sponsored by Krzyzanowski was trimming trees in the Casa de Esperanza, a battered women's shel- aviary about 11:00 a.m., April 17, when a ter in St. Paul, Minnesota. rotting tree she had leaned her ladder against For workshop registration information, call gave way and she fell 20 feet. She died from (414) 332-3331. Cost of the workshop is $50. severe head injuries the next day. Therapists, battered women's advocates and Krzyzanowski, 49, had worked at the Zoo activists, domestic violence survivors, and since 1978. Her most recent assignment in- those in the helping professions are encour- volved pruning trees, tending plants and aged to attend. catching over 2,000 mice and untold numbers of roaches. Her approach to the latter was to use a Milwaukee staple—beer. FRONTIERS Krzyzanowski was well-known in the May Calendar of Events women's community as a volunteer for Full Moon Productions and as the proprietor of a May 5— 2:00p.m. Bike around Lake Win- home painting and decorating business called gra Women at Work. May 11 7:00p.m.Bridge for Everyone "She loved plants and animals and had such May 15 7:30p.m.Film Circle: Tales of the a commitment to the aviary, said her friend City (Part I) Kathleen Neville. "She had a wonderful live- May 19 11:30a.m.Brunch at Old Country Select fromfrom our Extensive liness of spirit, a big heart, and she was in- Buffet Menu credibly adventurous." May 20 7:30p.m. Activity Planning Me- Including these At an April 21' memorial service at the eting Zoo, over 400 relatives, friends and co- May 22 7:30p.m.Film Circle: Tales of the Popular Items: workers paid tribute to Krzyzanowski. The City (Part II) MEXICAN PIZZA—Beans, onions, anecdotes, which ranged from the silly to the May 25 9:30a.m. Bike around Lake Men- green inspiring, paid tribute to her tenderness and dota peppers, guacamole, sour cream and jalapenos, creativity as well as her adventuresome na- May 26 3:00p.m. Fifteenth Anniversary and your choice of chicken or chorizo $7.50 Picnic-Socializing with dinner at 6:00p.m. ture. CALDO DE CAMARON—Shrimp soup with They included the time she and her mother, May 28 7:30p.m. Man to Man Rap onions, tomatoes, avocado, cilantro and a Betty, "rescued" some ducklings from certain For locations and membership informa- death at a poultry farm. Another story con- tion, please call David at (608) 274-5959. special sauce $7.25 cerned the time she gave a 13-year-old friend For further information call Gene at (608) CALDO DE PESCADO—Fish soup $8.50 831-4711. driving lessons, which landed her truck in a CAMARON A LA DIABLA—Shrimp cooked ditch. with a special red hot sauce, Mexican fries and "After the tractor pulled out her truck, I PrideFest Executive thought she would be really mad," said David salad $12.00 Fabian, now 15. "And I was scared to drive Board Undergoes a ENCHILADAS DE MAR-3 per order— again. But she said we were going to continue shrimp, crab and special sauce on top. Served driving that day. And we did." Reorganization with rice and beans At the service, Krzyzanowski was recog- $9.50 nized for her genuineness and honesty. Milwaukee—PrideFest has recently reor- SHRIMP FAJITAS—Grilled shrimp, onions, "Whatever she did, she made commitment ganized its Executive Board. tomatoes, green chile peppers, sour cream, to," said her friend Brenda DeJong. "She will PrideFest Co-Director, Bill Meunier, has guacamole, rice and beans $13.50 be missed for that, and for her sense of humor his responsibilities to other Board delegated MINI COMBINACIONES $4.75 and her great smile." and PrideFest Council members for personal Krzyzanowski is survived by her mother, reasons. Elizabeth; her brothers, Dennis and David; Advertisers, entertainers, volunteers, parade 734 South 5th Street her sister-in-law Suzan; four nieces and a units and sponsors can still call the PrideFest nephew; her dogs, Cagney and Lacey; and phone number at (414) 272-3378 and leave Milwaukee, WI 53204 countless friends. Contributions to the Wis- messages. Designated coordinators will return Tel: (414) 645-9888 consin Humane Society would be appreciated. all calls as promptly as possible. April 25, 1996—May 8, 1996—WISCONSIN LIGHT-4 but prejudice. Finally, delight, she said, 'Yes'. reliable indicators of the truth, revoked support because of minors that That is when I learned that the University of Wis- Log Cabin out after the election. To withdraw consin La Crosse has an organization called the Di- more might come a feeling not Editorial versity Resource Center. One of the center's missions support from a candidate based on on unreliable prejudice is to address the needs and concerns of the Gay, Les- substantiated by fact, and on rumors of events The Time Has Come to Pull in and Help bian, and Bisexual students as well as to raise aware- masquerading as "principle," 'nture, is politically ness of Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual concerns on cam- that might occur in the irresponsible and damages Log 'abin's credibility. For anyone who may not have heard the news, this year's Pride celebration (June 7,8,9) is to pus and in the La Crosse community. At last, I know Everts al impugned Karen's be held at the Henry W. Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds). For those of you outside my donation will go where I want it to go. McFarland and integrity, claim . that the would not the state who may read this, the Park is one of the, if not the most splendid and well-equipped If you too are a graduate of UW-L, remember this character and make a good role model as insinuating that she sites in the nation to hold a festival. the next time the Foundation calls to ask for a pledge. could not satisfy the highest st dards of morality and For example the country's greatest music festival—Summerfest—is held there every year. You can ask to have the money directed to the Diver- This is deeply i21SiVe and morally Some of the biggest names in the field have played there. sity Resource Center. If you would like to contact the integrity. outrageous. For example, IrishFest, the largest celebration of Irish culture outside the Emerald Isle, is center directly you can write to them at: 212 Cart- Karen Gotzler was never rged, prosecuted, or held there every year. wright Center, La Crosse, WI 54601. If you wish to convicted of any vvrongdoini Her sustained and This year, for the first time, the Rainbow Flag will be raised to fly in pride and dignity make a donation, you can write to the UW-L Founda- commitment over the ‘. :ars to her family, her alongside all the rest. tion, 1725 State St, La Crosse, WI 54601. vigorous city, her faith, and the Lesbia and Gay community Already, the Pride logo is being shown in places around the city and state as part of the pub- And to everyone please remember that the next time moral integrity. licity generated for all the other summer festivals. your alma mater calls, just ask about their Gay and bear overwhelming witness to Nancy E. Snow, Ph.D. Already we have been notified of people coming from around to country to attend PrideFest Lesbian organizations and you too might be pleasantly Professor of Philosoph because it is being held at the Summerfest grounds. This, we are sure, is only the tip of the surprised. Asst. iceberg, so to speak. Patrick Wessels Marquette University, Milli' kee Wisconsin's PrideFest has come of age. Milwaukee Without exaggeration, PrideFest '96 is going to be the biggest and best ever. Again, without exaggeration, no other pride celebration anywhere in the country can equal us in this. Blind Bigotry Deadli es But . . Copy deadline for t May 9th issue To put on something like this takes a tremendous amount of work. The Pride Committee, al- TO THE EDITOR: is May 3". ready working to capacity, needs every hand it can get. It is time for all of us to pull together One of the saddest things about all of American and lend whatever help we can. Be Proud. Help out. The grounds are the envy of the nation. Ad deadline for the 'lay 9th issue is history is the viscous, cruel pattern of intense hatred This Pride Celebration must be worthy of its site. It can be if you help. Call (414) 272-FEST May 7th. and prejudice directed against anyone who even seems and offer to do what you can. to be, shall we say, "different." The mere mention of Copy deadline for the May 23" is- the Ku Klux Klan, the pro-Nazi German-American sue is May 17th. The GOP's "Big Tent" Is Merely a Cover that, to 13und, and today's skinheads strongly suggests Ad deadline for the Nlay 23' issue some people at least, the dreadful word Aryan ought is May 215t. for All Sorts of Right Wing Groups to be the standard by which ALL "true" Americans should be judged. I really do hope that someday, all Republican Party has been the target of Commentary by Marvin Liebman The of the efforts made to preserve the ghastly history of such groups and, in times of Give the People Light and they Private Militias, skinheads, neo-Nazis, ho- insurgency by the Holocaust be directed toward making certain that has even courted them. mophobes, gun zealots, xenophobes, jingoists, political difficulty, it simply will never ever take place again, ANY- will find their own way. years has anti-Semites and the whole sorry lot who ad- Their increasing influence over the WHERE!!! From the days of Leif Ericson, Christo- out many in the GOP vocate violence against minorities - which discouraged and driven pher Columbus, Squanto and the fish, bigotry and in- Some, including party will they vote for in this year's national with more moderate stances. tolerance quite sadly seem to be the rule rather than The seriously the party's com- elections? In spite of sanctimonious and pious me, never took too the exception, and indeed EVERY American either extremists. Over distancing from these groups, Republican can- plicity in the ascent of the has had, or soon will have, their very earthly existance fostered Wisconsin didates will reap their overwhelming support. the years, the Republican Party has completely trashed by a modem-day Attila the Hun. I sometimes even A powerful magnetism has existed be- such groups, often covertly, used to intensely hate black people until the day came a mutually un- tween extremist Right Wing groups in Amer- publicly denouncing them in when a black eye doctor said that I was indeed NOT Light politics. ica and the Republican Party for more than six derstood act of pragmatic going blind. Well, so much for racial prejudice. continuing decades, since the days of Franklin Roose- This dynamic has spawned the Maybe there is some hope after all!!! between the. forces of intol- velt's New Deal. battle in the GOP Thanx and extremism and the During the Great Depression, fringe leaders erance, isolationism Bill Nedden inclusivity. included William Dudley Pelley and his bri- "moderate" defenders of West Allis gades of anti-Semitic Silver Shirts, radio Pat Buchanan and Bob Dole are now re- preacher Father Charles Coughlin and his creating this decades-old pantomime. Gotzler Smeared Christian Front, Charles Lindbergh and the This battle was brought into the living of America with the TV coverage of the America First Committee, Fritz Kuhn and the rooms TO THE EDITOR: 1992 Republican convention in Houston. It German-American Bund. I was deeply disturbed by the commentary by James was there that Buchanan, as spokesman for In the early 1950's, Sen. Joe McCarthy ini- McFarland and Scott Evertz explaining Log Cabin's dormant the extremists, urged delegates to choose sides tiated witch-hunting that revived the reasons for withdrawing support of Karen Gotzler. GOP in a "cultural" and "religious war" to change bigotries of the 1930's and sustained the Not only did the article include unjustified attacks on Executive & Editorial Offices majorities in Congress. the very definition of America. her character and integrity, but it also revealed as 1843 N. Palmer Birch Society, pro- His speech, while met by an enthusiastic In the 1960's, the John politically irresponsible Log Cabin's reasons for the anti-fluoridation hysteria and throng at the convention, triggered concern in Milwaukee, W f 53212 tagonists of revoking support. other extreme Right Wing groups stepped much of the viewing audience. The GOP's The furor began when the Journal/Sentinel printed (414) 372-2773 forward to buttress Barry Goldwater's candi- long flirtation with its radical-right fringe, and that prosecutors had alleged that Karen's business was dacy. open secret in the sanctums of Republican de- LIGHT FAX: (414) 372-1840 used to launder drug money from her brother's Anita Bryant's Save Our Children (from cision makers, became the subject of debate trafficking. homosexuals) and Jerry Falwell's Moral Ma- across the nation. Office Hours: (This remains an unsubstantiated allegation. Karen jority followed on their heels in the 1970's. Two years later, a somewhat softened rheto- Gotzler was never diarged with, prosecuted for, or Monday-Friday-10:00 a.m. -5:30 p.m. Now, a host of other organizations led by the ric was successful in sweeping the GOP into convicted of laundering drug money.) 24-Hour Recording Christian Coalition have replaced communists power by emphasizing Americans' deep disaf- To their credit, Log Cabin did not withdraw with homosexuals as the leading enemy of "all fection with the status Quo. Publisher endorsement at this time, but continued investigation we hold dear" and as a potent fundraising tool. Interpreting the 1994 election results as a Jerry Johnson and was told by Karen that nothing further would The naked hatreds of the past have become mandate, both the GOP Right and the lunatic arise regarding her involvement in her brother's Executive Editor more sophisticated in the last three decades, fringe now demand more influence in the alleged trafficking. Terry Boughner, Ph.D. but they are still alive behind the rhetoric of party and the leadership seems happy to The Joumal/Sentinel then reported that at her religious leaders, conservative think tanks and oblige. Arts & Entertainment Editor brother's change of plea hearing, the U.S. Assistant Geno radio commentators. TURN TO GOP, PAGE 14 Attorney claimed that Karen was willing to testify that Advertising Manager she had driven a shipment of marijuana from Florida. Jerry Johnson I am against any prohibitions on Abortion! Nowhere is this allegation mentioned in Steven 372-2773 Letters If Abortions are banned, people of means would go Gotzler's plea agreanent. to countries where it is legal. The Poor would have Log Cabin demanded explanations in writing, their bodies mutilated or chance possible death. What asking why Karen had not informed than of the Pro Life, Pro Choice? justice is there in this? prosecutor's statement, and requiring her to produce I have a positive outlook. In this day of HIV and corroborating evidence that the prosecutor was Columnists and Reporters TO THE EDITOR: AIDS, I would encourage everyone to play safe. If mistaken. Glenn Bishop, Eugene "Geno" Brzenk, What does a Gay Man have to do with an issue of one plays safe the possibilities of unwanted pregnancy When I asked Karen for a copy of the plea Ph.D., Sue Burke, Jason Jellison, Karen Procreation? Isn't it a Women's issue? Does it elect is null. We as a Society need to preach a new zespect agreement, she said that the had never seen it Never Lamb, Ph.D., Bill Meunier, John Quinlan, me? and responsibility. With it we can reduce the number having seen it, the could not have known exactly what Carl Szatmary Freedom issues for woman, which include Lesbians, of abortions. the prosecutor had claimed, and could not have have to be our issues. This issue is important to I believe the decision to abort a pregnancy should deliberately misled Log Cabin on the basis of the plea Associated Press anyone who believes in Justice. You do not have to not be take lightly. I believe the man and women need agreement Ap be heterosexual to speak out If Lesbians, Gay Mal to discuss the decision. The final decision should be The request for corroborating evidence is Copyright © 1996 and Liberal Men and Women don't unite, Benjamin in the Women's hands. She will have to deal with the nonsensical. What would count as "corroborating By Novo Graphics, Ltd. Franklin's saying will be true, "If we don't hang side effects both physical and emotional. Here is evidence" that the prosecutor was mistaken? If Karen together we will bang separately. where, us men, fail. We need to be pm-active in our didn't know the contents of the plea agreement, how THE WISCONSIN LIGHT is published biweekly by NOVO I live near Ogden and Farwell, where there is an GRAPHICS, LTD., with offices at 1843 N. Palmer. support of the decision. We have to take the initiative could she have been expected to provide evidence for Milwaukee. WI 53212. Advertising and copy deadline is the Abortion Clinic. Every week I've seen the Pro-Lifer's to be there when needed. That to is respect, or against any of the prosecutor's claims? Thursday prior to publication. Opinions expressed by protest with infiamatory signs and pictures. I've writers in WISCONSIN LIGHT are not necessarily those of responsibility, and love. If the Joumal/Sentinel's article was based on oral the publisher. editor, or our advertisers. Any reference witness Pro-Choice Safety Patrols ensure the freedom We, as a Society, need to empower Women and reports of what was said at the hearing, the issue made to any individual or organization should not be of choice. The Pro-Life Forces woke me on a trust their decisions that affect their bodies. We need construed as an indication of the same's sexual or affection comes down to Karen's word against the prosecutor's. orientation or preference. All copy, text, design, photos. and Saturday, when they blocked the entrance to the to give information divorced of the shouts of emotion, What reason is there to doubt Karen instead of the illustrations in advertisements are published with the Clinic with a car and chains. Pro-Life does mean, so Women can make a decision best for than, the prosecutor? She was never charged with, prosecuted understanding that the advertiser is fully authorized and has secured proper written consent for the use of names. they can't destroy property. They threaten and kill couple and society, as a whole. for, or convicted of any crimes related to her brother's pictures. or testimonials of any living person. and doctors. Life is not precious to Pro-Lite, if you don't Reverend Theodore T. Berg drug trafficking. That is explained by the fact that she WISCONSIN LIGHT may lawfully publish and cause such publication to be made; and the advertiser agrees by agree with than. Milwaukee did not commit any crimes. submitting ads to. indemnify and save blameless the of Life from said ad. Pro-Life should mean Quality Log Cabin says that before this they had given publication of any error that may be contained in conception to death. Do you see the Pro-Lifers raising WISCONSIN LIGHT does not accept any responsibility for Gay Dollars Karen the "benefit of the doubt" What "doubt" is any claims made by advertisers. The entire contents of money and donating time to support unwanted- involved here? In our legal system, persons are WISCONSIN LIGHT are 0 Copyrighted and protected neglected children. Where are they braking the Cycle under the Federal Copyright Act and International TO THE EDITOR: presumed innocent until proven guilty. Karen was Conventions. Reproduction of any portion of any issue will Do of Poverty, Low Self-Esteem and possible abuse? As an alumnus of the University of Wisconsin La never even charged. not be permitted without express written permission of we see than with their signs and pictures protesting NOVO GRAPHICS, LTD. Legal venue is Milwaukee County. Crosse, I have often been called and asked to donate This leads to Log Cabin's irresponsible reasons for Wisconsin. Printed in the U.S.A. Sailors? The the terrible ways we treat our money. The first few years I was happy to give but I withdrawing its support First, Log Cabin was not hypocrisies are numberous. became increasingly bothered by the fact that my deliberately misled by Karen Gotzler. Their feeling Subscribe to leader. She takes in I do respect one Pro-Life money was going into a general fund and I really that they had been was only a feeling, and nothing raises than hundreds of unwanted children. She then wanted to direct my money to Gay and Lesbian more. Second, many members of Log Cabin found Wisconsin Light society. Mother to become positive role models for groups. "morally offensive the notion of supporting someone behind her 1 Year (25 issues) Theresa of Calcutta puts actions When the university called last fall as part of their who was even alleged to have participated in drug actions? First Class $24.95 convictions. Where is America's Pro-Life annual fund drive. I asked the young woman if I could tiafficking." Ideal of Pro-Life is your important til birth, Third Class $11.95 The specify that my donation would go directly to Gay and Guilt by association or by unproved allegation are you are on your own. then Lesbian groups on campus. Muds to my surprise and not principles of our legal system. They are not . • ylay AN? , . ;or April 25, 1996—May 8, 1996—WISCONSIN LIGHT-5

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*The introductory Annual Percentage Rate is a fixed 5.9%. After six months, the rate is calculated by adding 7.9% to the Prime Rates published in the "Money Rates" section of the Wall Street Journal the first business day of the month. April 25, 1996—May 8, 1996—WISCONSIN LIGHT-6 Community Center Steering Committee Meeting Milwaukee—All who volunteered to help in bringing a Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgen- dered community center to reality are urged to attend an meeting scheduled for Saturday, INTEGRITY April 27th, beginning at 11:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Milwaukee Enterprise MILWAUKEE Center, 2821 N. 4th Street, Room 300. There is off-street parking. 9,0 METRO v If you cannot attend, but still are interested in working on this project, please call BestD Clinic at (414) 272-2144 and leave your name, phone number and intention of interest. Community Center Survey Results Of the approximately 125 persons who attended the March II, 1996, Town Hall Meeting to discuss the possibility of establishing a Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transgendered Community Center in Milwaukee, 101 individuals filled out survey cards. The results of this survey follow. Self-Identification: Total - 101 CHURCH WELCOMES HE EPISCOPAL Bisexual 7 Bisexual-transgendered 2 Gay 66 parade Integrity's banner which was canted in the 1995 PrideFest Lesbian 16 Lesbian-Bisexual 2 Lesbian-Gay 2 Integrity Milwaukee Spring and Summer Transgendered 2 Tras-Lesbian 1 Queer .1 None 2 Meeting and Retreat Schedule Services in Community Center Milwaukee — Integrity is a recognized preference. Service Type #1% who think the service #1% of people who think organization within the Episcopal Church that On June 28 and 29, the group will hold should be offered the service should be offered seeks to minister to Gay and Lesbian their second weekend retreat, "Gays and and who would use the service members and develop goals that serve both Lesbians in Conversation: Offering Our Integrity members and the community at- Stories, Part II" at DeKoven Center, Racine. Coffee house 72/72% 37/51% on the second and successful first large. The group meets The group had a very Cafe 50/50% 22/43% fourth Mondays of the month at 7:00pm for a conference with about 30 Gays and Lesbians service in the church at St. Paul's Episcopal in attendance. Gymnasium 25/25% 10/40% Church, located at 914 E. Knapp Street in Part II will take up where Part I left off and Swimming Pool 21/21% 6/28% Milwaukee. deal with the subject of spirituality. The Weight Room 21/21% 7/33% After the service the group has a social, group will have some excellent people Indoor Track 12/12% 4/25% speakers, discussions and a short meeting. present to help guide participants in their Theatre 44/44% 27/61% They break up around 9:00p.m. discussions and a large amount of social and Concert Hall 34/34% 15/44% This spring they will not be meeting on recreational time is planned. Please come May 27 due to the holiday. During the and join in. Dance Hall 48/48% 18/38% summer they will have picnics and socials If you have any questions, please feel free Cafeteria 14/14% 6/43% outside. Everyone is welcome to attend any to leave a message at (414) 276-6277, and Library 74/74% 39/53% part of Integrity's functions, regardless of someone will get back to you. Organization offices 83/83% 32/38% race, religious affiliation, gender, or sexual Health Clinic 48/47% 13/27% Restaurant 32/32% 17/53% Meeting Hall 83/83% 40/48% Announcements Museum 32/32% 11/34% Womonsong to Give Spring Concert Exhibits 53/53% 25/47% Retail Shops 32/32% 18/56% Madison-Womonsong, Madison's women's choir, will give their spring concert on May 4th, 14/40% at 8:00 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Society, 900 University Bay Drive. There will be a Computer Lab 35/35% dance following the concert. The concert will benefit Dane County Advocates for Battered Lecture Hall 51/51% 17/33% Women. Tickets for the concert and dance are a suggested $10 for adults and $5 for children. Classrooms 54/54% 17/31% Please call (608) 251-1237 and ask for Todd or Laura for tickets or more information. Video rental store 18/18% 5/28%

Wanta Be a Country Dyke? Other services mentioned: youth services, art museum, apartments, hair salon, Madison- Are you a country dyke (or wanta be?). Want to meet other country Lesbians? mental health clinic, counseling center, public relations firm, tailor, Miss the RDA gatherings? Then join us! This month, those who want to will be joining in beauty shop, song. Bring your memories of old Girl Scout songs, or any favorites you might like to sing with spiritual/mediation room, credit union, day care center, office space, kitchen for a group of other country dykes. Also bring your guitar and a vegetarian dish to pass and let's groups to use. get acquainted. Saturday, April 27, 6:00 p.m. Call (608) 437-5676 for location and directions. AIDS Research Database on the Web sex, drugs & alcohol Los Angeles- Doctors can now keep up with the latest information on AIDS research by ac- cessing a special database offered by PaperChase through the worldwide web site of CytoDyn, developer of AIDS treatments. PaperChase is the pioneer on-line search service operated by Boston's Beth Israel Hospital. It provides access to four major medical databases including MEDLINE—to consumers and professionals world-wide. Http://www.cytodyn.com PARTY? Tom of Finland Party Alcohol and drugs can LOWER your INHIBITIONS. Milwaukee—There is a Tom of Finland Party at the Boot Camp Saloon on May 4th from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. sponsored by The Firebirds. Prizes from the Tom of Finland Company, Boot Blacking and Tattooing. Don't forget to wear a Tom of Finland T-shirt if you have one. For more information, call (414) 299-9707. Sherman Park Pig Roast Milwaukee—The Sherman Park Rainbow Association is sponsoring a Pig Roast on Satur- (1) day, May 18th at 5:30 p.m. to be held at Waz's Pub, 4532 W. Burleigh. This joint fundraiser Make a decision to have will benefit the Rainbow Association and ShermanFest 1996, an annual event held in July at Sherman Park by the Sherman Park Community Association. Tickets are $5 in advance and $6 safer sex BEFORE you at the door. For ticket information, call the Sherman Park Rainbow Association at (414) 777- go out. 3986 or write to P.O. Box 76115, Milwaukee, WI 53216. Lesbian Avengers to Ring Wedding Bells Madison—The Lesbian Avengers, in cooperation with the Ten Percent Society, are holding (2) a rally and mass wedding on the State Street side of the State Capitol at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, You have the right to April 26th. Tammy Baldwin and other representatives from community and religious organiza- when it tions will speak out in favor of Gay and Lesbian marriage. The Lesbian Avengers is a direct STOP or say NO action group committed to the survival and visibility of Lesbians everywhere. comes to UNSAFE sex. St. Camillus Plans Memorial Day Service Milwaukee—St. Camillus HIV/AIDS Ministry will sponsor a Memorial Day Commemora- (3 ) tion in honor of those who have lived courageously with AIDS and those who have journeyed with them. A "Memory Garden," including a bench and marker, will be dedicated on the St. If you think you've Camillus Campus at 11:00 a.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th. Everyone is invited to partied too hard, you attend. The event will take place at the North East side of the Campus. Parking is available at the Health Center lot, 10101 W. Wisconsin Ave. Call (414) 259-4664 for more information. probably have... go Late Breaking AIDS Treatment on the Web home alone and beat it! San Francisco—Project Inform, one of the country's leading HIV/AIDS treatment informa- Don't put yourself in a tion and advocacy organizations, has announced that its extensive educational and public policy risky situation just to information is now available on the Worldwide Web. The site offers a wide range of treatment information for HIV/AIDS and related opportunistic infections. In addition, the site is updated have sex. with late-breaking treatment information and policy alerts. The address is: http://www.projinf.org/ LAMMEF Sponsors Lesbian Health Symposium Milwaukee—The Lesbian Alliance of Metro Milwaukee Education Fund (LAMMEF) is sponsoring a Lesbian Health Symposium on Saturday, May 4th at Sinai-Samaritan Medical Center, 2000 W. Kilboum Ave., in Milwaukee. The Symposium begins at Noon and will go to 5:30 p.m. The focus will be on health concerns of Lesbians, specifically: breast cancer, obstet- rical/gynecological health, and emotional health issues; sexism and homophobia in all health care systems; and offer education on alternative health care services. For more information, call the LAMM office at (414) 264-2600. The Milwaukee AIDS Project is a Baldwin to Speak at GLEEDA service agency of the AIDS Resource Madison—State Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-Madison) will be the speaker at the May 8th Center of Wisconsin, Inc. meeting of the Gay and Lesbian Education and Economic Development Alliance (GLEEDA) at Liberty Hall, 800 Eisenhower Dr., Kimberly. The meeting is free and open to the public. Din- the program follows at 7:45 p.m. For more information, call (414) ner begins at 6:30 p.m. and call 414-225-1502 832-0162. For more information on Safer Sex AIDS Memorial Quilt to be Shown in April 25, 1996—May 8, 1996—WISCONSIN LIGHT-7 ACT UP Milwaukee Demands $100,000 in Washington, D.C., October 11-13, 1996 Municipal Funds for Needle Exchange Washington, D.C. - Since it was started turn at the podium. eight years ago, tht AIDS Memorial Quilt has Since its last showing in Washington in Milwaukee—ACT UP Milwaukee will hold In its first year of operation, Lifepoint ex- chronicled, somet-nes grimly, sometimes 1992, the Quilt will have doubled in size, and a rally/press conference out side Milwaukee's changed 75,000 syringes and helped 90 W beautifully, always owerfully, the ravages of the need for volunteers has grown City Hall on Thursday, April 25, 1996 at 5:30 drug users get into treatment. AIDS on American viety. accordingly. Hundreds of eight-person teams p.m. demanding municipal funding for needle With an additional $100,000 in funds, it is As it records tht story of life in this time from all over America will unfold the Quilt in exchange. projected that Lifepoint could expand its of plague, the Quil msoles the grieving and the early hours of October 11, 1996; more Study after study has proven needle ex- services sufficiently to reach the remaining . calls attention to e uniqueness of human than 10,000 volunteers will participate in the change to be an effective prevention technique two-thirds of the Milwaukee IDU population. life. It advocates I - a reasoned and humane three-day display. An estimated 750,000 in slowing the spread of HIV. According to In a press statement released April 23, 1996, response to the epi mic, and demands action visitors are expected, including 50,000 school ACT UP Milwaukee, the city is at a critical ACT UP said that it was demanding that the from our nation's IL ders to bring the dying to children. Over 26 miles of walkway fabric juncture—currently, only 3% of the injection City of Milwaukee provide $100,000 in an end. will allow people to get close to each drug using (IDU) population is estimated to be matching funds to Lifepoint in the 1997 city No other symbol .eaks so eloquently of the memorial panel. HIV-positive. budget. international trage of AIDS; none so clearly Planning for the world's most powerful (A very low percentage compared to other Needle Exchanges unites the HIV-ir cted, the HIV-affected, depiction of the devastation of AIDS - and cities in the Midwest. In Chicago, for exam- Widely Supported and the AIDS-phof . arguably the greatest demonstration of respect ple, 25% of the IDU population is estimated to The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has As the largest I mmunity arts project in for those lost in this war against a virus-- be HIV-positive.) endorsed needle exchanges, as has the Ameri- history, the Quilt's visual commemoration of began a year and a half in advance of the With appropriate funding for needle ex- can Nurses Association, the National Research lives sparks a dia gue between those who event. change and education, seroprevalance in the Council and Institute of Medicine, The Foun- make panels and lose who view them--a The NAMES Project's 40 U.S. chapters and IDU community in Milwaukee can be kept at dation for Drug Policy, and the American conversation that a )ws us to talk about two seven regional display committees are its current low level, and even effect a reduc- Foundation for AIDS Research. topics which our < iety often fmds difficult working closely with the San Francisco-based tion. Needle exchanges are cost-effective. to discuss: sex and oath. NAMES Project Foundation to recruit and Besides preventing the spread of HIV Mathematical models predict that over five through a needle exchange program where years, needle exchanges could prevent many dirty syringes are exchanged for clean ones on HIV infections among clients, their sex part- a one-for-one basis, needle exchange programs ners, and offspring, at a cost of about $9,400 NOT ALL BATTLES ARE FOUGHT also distribute bleach kits, cookers, condoms, per infection averted. This is far below the and other educational materials, as well as $119,000 (and rising) lifetime cost of treating provide information and referral for alcohol an HIV-infected person. WITH A SWORD. and drug counseling and treatment. Other major Midwest cities have munici- Lifepoint, a service of the Milwaukee AIDS pally funded needle exchange programs. Project (MAP), is the only needle exchange For example, the Mayor of Cleveland de- program in the city. To date, only private clared a health emergency in 1995 and re- funds have been available to the project. leased $100,000 in grants to fund needle ex- With a current budget of $100,000, Life- changes and education programs. point is reaching approximately one-third of ACT UP Milwaukee demands that Milwau- IDUs in the City of Milwaukee. kee do the same.

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We will unfold the AIDS Memorial Quilt to show the Costa Mesa, CA- Keith Lewis certainly Actor and model Thom Collins, seen in the didn't expect 117 replies. He doubted he'd get movie Jeffrey, and on the pages of Playgirl nation that we care, we remember and that, until there is even one. magazine, thinks that argument, recently dis- sected in a cover an end to AIDS, we are not going away. Please join us. But there they were, some from people who article for The Advocate, is poured out their hearts, all from people in- silly. NAMES Project: 415-882-5500 fected with HIV, and all of them looking for "There is nothing glamorous or sexy about work. AIDS, period. America only perceives that Travel Info: 800-926-2631 ill UNITED AIRLINES Lewis issued an open call for his modeling 1-11V equals AIDS equals death, and that's not Official airline agency's newest client, a pharmaceutical the truth," Collins, 29, said. "America is con- company with a high-nutrition drink for suf- stantly showing us people who weigh 90 Seen by over one million people in more train volunteers and help raise the $1 million ferers of the virus that causes AIDS. pounds and are covered with sores and are dying." than 2,000 differev locations each year, the needed to make this display happen. A gala Abbott Laboratories actually wanted HIV- Collins Quilt is the hun.anity behind the cruel fund-raising dinner will be held at the positive models for its Advera drink cam- tested positive in 1985. For a long statistics of AIDS; and no matter where it is National Building Museum on Friday, paign. And so began Proof Positive, the time, he told no one outside friends. displayed, the Quilt shows how AIDS has October 11, and a Candlelight March Against country's first and only talent agency devoted "The modeling world is twisted," Collins said. ' I was touched every community in America. AIDS will be held on the Ellipse on Saturday, solely to people with HIV and AIDS. going to scream that I was positive, that would Yet even in the epidemic's second decade, October 12 at 7:00pm. That was two years ago. Lewis, 33, has have hurt me." As the years wore on, political consensus about AIDS is elusive: While the three-day event will attract been stunned by the success of this new divi- Collins remained healthy and in chiseled shape. Then he ap- research and treatment dollars dwindle; tremendous public attention, the Quilt display sion of his Morgan Agency, based in Orange peared in POZ magazine, dedicated to HIV education efforts go unfunded. Despite being will actually be the culmination of a year-long County, about 60 miles south of Los Angeles. and AIDS carriers. That is where Lewis saw the leading cause of death among American campaign of national awareness and There are 52 men and women represented him, and how he came to sign with Proof men and women aged 25 to 44, AIDS is education. Throughout this election year, the by Proof Positive, all of them healthy, many Positive. neither a legislative priority nor an urgent NAMES Project and AIDS Action Council are of them absolutely gorgeous, getting steady Collins and his partner live in Oklahoma media story. With complacency about AIDS co-sponsoring Remember Them With Your work in modeling, public service announce- City and run the Open Your Heart Founda- attaining new heights, the time has come Vote, a nation-wide voter education and ments and speaking engagements. tion, an AIDS service organization. Collins again to force national attention on the registration campaign focusing on AIDS "I didn't even know if we could find some- donates his income from Proof Positive to it. epidemic by bringing the Quilt to issues and policy. National media and public one who would want to come forward and relations efforts will bring the Quilt into say, 'Yeah, I have this disease,' and put their "We're going to inspire people to live on," Washington, D.C. he said. October 11-13, 1996, just four weeks millions of American homes. Through face on a national advertising campaign," From Cindy Buckles-Schmidt, a 47-year-old before national elections, the NAMES Project various partnerships with AIDS service Lewis said. That's especially true in this business, mother of two grown sons, contacted Lewis will display the entire AIDS Memorial Quilt providers, advocacy groups, and educational where looks and image are everything and after a friend told her about his agency. on America's front lawn, the National Mall. organizations, the AIDS Memorial Quilt will even the most uncloseted Gays take great She had never modeled or acted a day in As 45,000 memorial panels -- 30 football help forge the national consensus and inspire pains to hide their sexuality when doing her life, but she was HIV-positive, and she fields of fabric - are unfolded, the names of the political will needed to defeat AIDS. It mainstream modeling and entertainment wanted to write a book about how she con- the dead will ring out over the open expanse. will allow us to grieve as a nation, and, as a work. tracted the virus while living in Africa. In all, 70,000 names will be read, more people, to respond urgently and with Fifteen years into the AIDS epidemic, fear, "He saved my life," she said of Lewis. "I names than carved into the nearby Vietnam compassion to those living with HIV. bigotry and ignorance still abound. Lewis didn't know what I was going to do. He is my War Memorial. The litany of the names of Join the NAMES Project in Washington, admits his. guardian angel." the dead will continue unbroken for three D.C., October 11-13, 1996 for a celebration "I was ignorant," he said in a recent inter- With Lewis' encouragement, she is writing days as 2,000 readers - elected officials, of lives, a renewal of commitment, and a call view at his office. "I was afraid of what it her adventures as a bush guide in Kenya and sports figures, celebrities, community and to action that will make a world without would do to the agency." Sixty-five percent of of working with an underground group help- religious leaders, educators, people with AIDS exist again. For more information, call (415)885-5569, the Morgan Agency's clients are child per- ing Rwandan refugees. AIDS, family members, friends - each take a viral ext. 366. formers. It was in Rwanda, while ill with "I was afraid of what parents would think if meningitis in a crude hospital, that Schmidt we said to them, 'By the way, the next time believes she was infected by contaminated sy- you come in, your 4-year-old is going to be ringes. "I thought I was going to die within a sitting next to someone with AIDS,' " Lewis year," she said. "Everyone in Africa who gets said. it dies within a year." PRODUCTS FOR THE It didn't become a problem. Eight months That was five years ago. Schmidt eventually after the Proof Positive division began, and returned to southern Orange County, where attracted national media attention, Lewis sent she lived before Africa, and sought medical EARTH CONSCIOUS letters to every person represented by his attention. • ORGAtyROTAVII .c.LOTHING. agency. She also sought purpose for her life, which • HEMR..p#0100:,*.ACCOSORIES] "We said, 'let us know what you think.' is why she went to see Lewis. • P1410(#L4I400E!51 0qi4c, There were a few people who were con- "He's gotten me speaking engagements, I've . ORGANIC COTTEA:P4mw*-,t':WOOL PIL.LOWS•B COMFORTERS cerned. We lost a few clients, but it wasn't a done a film that's playing in Europe right writing like • UNBLEAtiiirit UNTREATED COTTON BEDDING bad loss," Lewis said. now, I've done PSAs. And I'm • PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS, SOAPS & .BODY OILS Though the division has yet to see a profit, crazy," she said. determined to ,,:.:••:,:..•• • BEESWAX CANDLES •j::- :1: Lewis isn't worried. 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In a recent memo, one of the Legis- Saying Goodbye to a Best Friend 71-year-old Mildred Boesser has been on lature's lawyers said the clause might violate what she calls a pilgrimage, a quest to con- the U.S. Constitution, which requires the Is Really Hard to Do vince others that Lesbians, Gay men and Bi- states to give "full faith and credit" to each sexuals deserve the same rights as everyone other's laws. Commentary by J. Alan as my friend did that day. I protnise you this. I else. Sara Boesser, a building inspector in Jun- As I mature, I find that I have cause to look will never stop loving her and I will never The Juneau woman spent the past few eau, said she has been with the same partner back on life. I suppose cause is irrelevant be- forget her. I truthfully tell you, we lost one of weeks of that journey in Alaska's Capitol, for 15 years. But, up until about two years cause one will look back in retrospect our Saints this day. fighting legislation aimed at prohibiting ago, the couple didn't talk of marriage. whether or not one wishes to do it. However, And so I spent my hour and left. Couldn't same-sex marriages. "As a child, I grew up expecting I would I have been looking back to days past with a miss work, you know. I swear, I never learn. In committee hearings, Boesser listened as many someday," Sara Boesser said. "When longing that I have not experienced before. The funeral is this morning and, at least, to- fellow citizens pinned all sorts of labels on the person I fell in love with was a woman This seems to be especially true this evening day, I took the time off from my job to be Gay people: sick, perverted, an abomination. and not a man, I put that expectation away." as I write. there in full. She heard one man claim as fact that the av- Even now, the extent of her optimism is This evening, one of my dearest friends in I tell you this, my friends, due to my per- erage Gay person has 500 sexual partners in that "within my lifetime I will have the right life lost her battle with cancer. She lived to sonal inadequacies instilled through life inex- a lifetime. to marry." the young age of 70. As an individual who has perience, I now must live with a good deal of (She said that she heard one very straight At first, her mother was uncomfortable with personal friends who are much older than 70, consequences. I now will always remember man say that if that was the case about the the idea. Mildred Boesser said she had al- this death seems to put everything into per- that card which I never responded to. number of sexual partners, he, for one, would ways viewed marriage as something sacred spective. I will remember the experiences in Wash- like to know their secret.) and she was afraid of letting anything change It is now a regular practice to look back on ington, DC, which few 18-year-old people And she sat quietly as legislators themselves that. life. A death such as this puts life as it is into ever have, for many years to come. questioned her Christianity and her knowl- "But I've come to realize that I don't want to perspective. I have entered a time where deci- However, someday, as all too many do this edge of the Bible. change the idea of marriage, I want to add to sions from the past govern my present. I now day, when I am old, I will roll over in bed and For Boesser, such statements always hit it," Boesser said. "What a happy, affirming must look back for the very first time and suddenly remember how I missed my best home. The eldest of her four daughters, 44- kind of thing it would be if they could be cope with what I have and have not accom- friend's fmal days—and I will suffer. year-old Sara, is a Lesbian. And her husband married." plished in my life. Make no mistake, I have brought my pain of 48 years, Mark, is an Episcopal minister. Like others, Boesser contends that it is About nine months ago, a card arrived on upon myself. I deserve pretty much whatever I "I just have to close my eyes and tell myself blatant discrimination to deny same-sex cou- my desk. It was from my late friend. About get. You know, I never lived through the ini- they really believe what they're saying," ples the benefits that accompany a legal mar- nine months ago, for those of you who may tial AIDS scare, but I sure am getting to un- Boesser said in a recent interview. "They riage, which, aside from the commitment by not recollect, my -school embarked upon its derstand its horrors very quickly. Learn from truly believe that (homosexuality) is sinful the two people to each other, include tax anti-Gay witch hunt. my mistakes. and that it must be stopped. ... But they're breaks, medical insurance and inheritance. This, of course, centered upon myself. I was As you forge inevitably down that road to wrong. They just don't know." And, as happened with discriminatory laws the first student to be openly Gay at this personal success, please, by all means, force Over objections from people like Boesser against blacks and women, they say laws school in 29 years—and I was the first to set yourself to stop and lived a little. I so loved and despite legal concerns raised by state banning same-sex marriages must be tossed the precedent of staying at this school as an what I have so lost. Don't let life pass you by lawyers, the bill strengthening Alaska's ban out. openly Gay man. and then turn and smack you in the face. Dis- on same-sex marriages has raced through the But during the recent hearings on the issue, Although I regret nothing (That's a lie.), I cover yourself. Discover life. Start now. Republican-controlled Legislature. Introduced several people argued that allowing same-sex know it was necessary for me to take it upon I can be reached for comment at: J. Alan., last month, the measure cleared the Senate in couples to many will erode the value of tra- myself to set an example of what Gay life is. do Wisconsin Light, 1843 N. Palmer, Mil- just two weeks and is expected to easily pass ditional man-woman marriages. Others sug- It was an exciting, hellacious, and somewhat waukee, WI 53212. the House. gested it will open the door to other sorts of anxious time in my life. "It's important for this Legislature to make marriages--between three or more people or As I have admitted (Actually, I have not Coming. Nla. 23 a strong, compelling argument that there is a even between blood relatives. admitted to many.), I do have regrets. Not public policy in this state prohibiting same- Inevitably, the scriptures were invoked. many, but a very desolate few. Regrets, re- Our Annual Expanded sex marriages," said Rep. Norm Rokeberg, "The Bible says God created man and grets, regrets. I never sent a "Thank you" to (R-Anchorage), one of the bill's main backers. woman ... and that they shall become one for my late friend in response to her sincere, PrideFest Issue Rokeberg and others, who deny they are life," Kenai resident Joanne Jencks said last heart-felt, honest card. bigots, say the bill is needed to fend off court week during a House committee hearing. "It She was always there for me when I needed challenges by same-sex couples who want to doesn't say a man and a man or a woman and her. Yet, in one of my moments of profound many. Alaska is being sued by one such cou- a woman shall become one." arrogance, I kept telling myself, "Well, I'll Reserve Your ple. But the case that really worries the Far Moments later, Mildred Boesser told the see her in church next week" or "Well, I'll Right Wing is in Hawaii, where a ban against panel that she believes homosexuality is a part with a buck for a thank you card next .kd Space \cm! same-sex marriages appears on the verge of "gift of God" and that the time has come for week," and so my arrogant line of thinking (414) 372-2773 in state court. If that happens, Relig- society to recognize and support "other kinds went on. falling \ (414) 372-1S40 ious extremists say, same-sex couples na- of families." Well, soon enough there would be fewer tionwide will travel to the island state to wed, Her comments didn't set well with Rep. Joe "next weeks." We found out, due to someone then return home and insist that because there Green, (R-Anchorage). From his committee else's mistake, that my late friend was dying marriage is legal in one state, it is legal in all. seat, he used the Bible to back up his views. from cancer. I handled the situation in my The bill on the House floor includes a pro- "When people come forward and testify usual manner. Everything calm, everything vision declaring same-sex marriages per- that ... they are Christians and that they are in cool. formed in other states or countries void in favor of homosexual marriages, I think they No, I wasn't going to let any foolish ele- need to refer to the book that we Christians ments of unmanly, unwarranted er consider divinely inspired," Green said. "It is muddle my way in this one. No, I, as ust very plain in there that homosexual relation- my life, was going to fight and handle every- MAP Asks For Your ships are not the will of God." thing. Anything that I couldn't handle, I As the hearing ended, another lawmaker would simply vent in anger. Stupid! leaned across the table and informed Green And so I went to Washington, DC for my Help in Giving a that the woman he had taken to task is a precious conference. As usual, I had the time minister's wife. of my life. Kid Some Happy "I didn't put her down," Green responded. That trip was the true icing on the cake. I "I put down the fact that she may not have knew my friend was ill, and yet. I did nothing. Memories read the Bible properly. She needs to read In retrospect, I should have cancelled my trip. Romans." It wasn't worth the sacrifice I made. My Milwaukee—The Milwaukee AIDS Proj- Boesser said she doesn't question the faith friend died the day I called the family to visit. ect's (MAP) Family Centered Program plans of those who question hers. But she said the I walked into the funeral parlor in the wake fun activities and educational adventures for Bible is a book of many interpretations and of the day that I finished writing what you've MOM kids infected or affected by HIV. These out- shouldn't be used by government to help already read. I have never encountered pain of ings provide social support to local kids who shape laws. the kind that I encountered that day. One Condoms are facing the challenge of coping with this "There seems to be one group of people could feel it rip through the room. deadly disease. The outings also provide a who feel that the Bible says only one thing Oh, most people were holding together than you can respite for the children" caregivers who may and that it's perfectly clear," Boesser said. well, but anyone could feel the pain. be struggling with the many difficulties and "Are we headed toward a theocracy, where She looked like a saint as she rested there shake a terrible tensions that HIV and AIDS can bring there's only one way of viewing any of these in peace. Very fitting. Few people in our to a family. issues? That, to me, is scary." world's history could have looked as perfect stick at! The next activity is a full day outing at Six Flags Great America on May 16th. A donation of $20 or more will allow one kid to enjoy an exciting day at the Midwest's greatest We are well known for our amusement park, a day they might otherwise not have. prominent & ample selection According to Jennifer Roy, MAP's Program of condoms. Choose from a Coordinator, the children receive love from sizes, colors & deeply caring volunteers who are dedicated to variety of creating some happy moments for them. textures. Polyurethane condoms, For more information or to make a contri- "super-cheap" generic condoms, bution, contact Jennifer at (414) 225-1574. Please help if you can. even individual condoms. IsIT! Plus, scads of lubes. HEARTS NOW TURN WARMLY COMMUNITY TO THE SUNNY DAYS OF MAY PHARMACY BOOT CAMP SALOON MILWAUKEE'S State Street LEATHER / LEVI BAR CELEBRATE SPRING WITH US 341 (at Gorham) MADISON 209 E. National call for a catalog (608) 251-3242, Milwaukee, WI JOE, JUNE AND STAFF 414-643-6900 tty (608) 251-5339, 418 East Wells Street Milwaukee (414) 278-9192 prescriptions (608) 251-4454 April 25, 1996—May 8, 1996—WISCONSIN LIGHT-10 The Light

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Hornist William Barnewitz. It is among the MSO to Perform best known horn concertos, written by Strauss at age 18. The program marks Barnewitz' Corigliano's Work first solo appearance with the MSO. One dollar of each single ticket sold will be Memorializing donated to MAP. Guest Conductor Marin Al- sop leads performances at 11:15 a.m. on Fri- The Quilt day, May 3 rd, and at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 4th. Tickets, priced at $14 to $48 can be Milwaukee—Responding to an emotional purchased by calling (414) 291-7605 or 1- viewing of The Quilt, American composer 800-291-7605. John Corigliano has created a musical tribute to those who have succumbed to AIDS. The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Circlestage Auditions (MSO) will perform Corigliano's moving Symphony No. 1. Set for Landmark Corigliano's Symphony No. 1 resulted from a commission for a work celebrating the cen- Show, "Quilt" tenary of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Daniel Barenboim led its premiere on March Milwaukee - The long-awaited auditions 15, 1990. The work won the University of for the Midwest premiere of Quilt: A Louisville Grawemeyer Award for Composi- Musical Celebration, stories for, from and tion and a Grammy Award for Best Contem- about the NAMES AIDS Project will be held porary Composition in 1991. Saturday, April 27 flow noon until 4:00pm at In telling the story of the symphony's inspi- Circlestage, 2239 N. Prospect Ave., in the The Boulevard Ensemble presents "Tartuffe" by Moliere. Pictured (1-r) are: Tom Sdiimmels Nomi Bence and ration, Corigliano says, "A few years ago I lower level of the Prospect Mall. David Flores. was extremely moved when I first saw The The cast will include 32 characters of all Quilt, an ambitious interweaving of fabric ages and from all walks of life. Circlestage is Boulevard Ensemble Closes 10th Season with panels, each memorializing a person who had looking for children, age 12 or older, and men 99 died of AIDS. and women of all ages. Each candidate will Moliere's ComedyTartuffe "This made me want to memorialize in mu- be expected to bring a ballad or up-tempo sic those I have lost, and reflect on those I am song to sing and will read from the script. Milwaukee - The Boulevard Ensemble, the Ensemble deemed Moliere the perfect losing. I decided to relate the first three Through vignettes, the show tells stories Milwaukee's premiere studio theatre, will playwright to close their Tenth Anniversary movements of the Symphony to three life-long about the many different people who made close its Tenth Anniversary Season by pre- Season. musician friends. In the third movement, still quilt panels for the NAMES project. The senting Moliere's sparkling comedy Tartuffe Audiences will delight in that special other friends are recalled in a quilt-like in- lives of two main characters, a man and a for a run ending May 19 at the Boulevard Boulevard touch that will update the story of terweaving of motivic melodies." woman who have each lost a loved one to Theatre, 2252 South Kinnickinnic. This bril- a family's patriarch who comes so much un- The Milwaukee AIDS Project (MAP) will AIDS, weave through the vignettes of the liant farce of deception and hypocrisy will be der the spell of Tartuffe (a supposed saint- be a direct beneficiary of ticket sales to this tales as the common thread that holds this directed by the ensemble's Artistic Director like beggar) that he promises both his concert. quilt together. Mark Bucher. daughter and worldly goods to the less than The program also features Brahms' Aca- Auditions are by appointment only. Please Moliere's comic triumph will undoubtedly holy guest. demic Festival Overture and Strauss' Horn call Mary Balistreri at (414) 277-9550. Quilt fill the Boulevard's intimate forty-seat studio While Misanthrope was set in the world of Concerto No. 1, featuring new MSO Principal opens June 21. theatre for many of its nineteen public per- a modern art gallery and peopled with paint- formances, so audiences are encouraged to ers, performance artists and art critics, and call to reserve their tickets early. Ladies updated to a small town in present The Ensemble has found that staging the day Texas (complete with Texas twang and works of this 17th century French playwright cowboys), Tartuffe will occur in a modern MAP has achieved both full houses and critical ac- setting as well: a successful Italian restaurant PROJ ECT claim for Milwaukee's best kept theatrical run by the family that falls prey to the swin- MI LWAUKEE AIDS secret. Previous productions of Moliere dler Tartuffe. comedies (The Misanthrope - October, Moliere's vibrant and amusing characters 1991, and The Learned Ladies - April, will take on new life as waitresses, busboys, 1993) proved so popular with audiences that dishwashers and the like. With the many contributions of the talented Cream City Chorus cast and crew, Tartuffe will surely prove to be a wonderfully entertaining way to enjoy Elects New Board and both the arrival of Spring and the closing of the Ensemble's tremendously successful tenth Charts Road for season. For reservations and general in- formation, please call 672-6019. Symphony No.1 Triumphs Ahead Milwaukee - On Wednesday, April 17, the Madison's Broom Wisconsin Cream City Chorus, Ltd., held its annual meeting. Foremost among the issues Street Theater discussed were the election of four executive board positions. Presents "Dr. Seuss, Re-elected for his second term was President Matt Pamperin, who first assumed the vacated office in October of 1995. The I Presume" other three positions were all filled by Madison - He created The Cat in the Hat, newcomers to the board. The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, and The Vice Presidency went to Evelyn Green Eggs and Ham; but he had a secret "Bahtyah" Jones, who has previously held the life most people never knew. Experience a deeply-felt symphony of reflection and remembrance... positions of Associate Conductor and Artistic Madison's Broom Street Theater presents a bittersweet tribute to those who have died of AIDS. The orchestra's Committee Co-Chair. its latest production, Dr. Seuss, I Presume, principal hornist makes his M50 solo debut in Strauss' youthful Assuming the position of secretary was the story of the mysterious life, love, and luck melodic concerto... plus Brahma' popular overture. Chuck Ellingson, who served the chorus as of Dr. Seuss, America's most famous and Musical Director during Scott Steward's beloved children's book author. leave of absence four years ago. This adult play, written and directed by Mann Alsop, Conductor • William Barnewitz, Horn Elected to the office of Treasurer was Kris veteran Broom Street actor John Sable, is not Brahms: Academic Festival Overture Mixdorf, a long-standing member whose for children. This is Sable's first original play unofficial contributions to the chorus have for Broom Street Theater. Dr. Seuss, I Strauss: Horn Concerto No.1 in E-flat Major been many, diverse, and greatly appreciated. Presume is about an advertising cartoonist Corigliano: SyMphony No.1 In addition to the election of its Executive named Theodor Geisel who became Dr. Seuss, Friday • May 3,11:15 am • Committee, the chorus approved Emory the most successful children's book author of The Chumess for his third term as Publicist. all time. arrive at 10:15 for a pre-concert conversation, The annual meeting followed closely on the or refreshments & a style show! Wisconsin Featured in the cast are Broom Street Light heels of the Chorus' second annual The Gay veterans Nate Beyer as Dr. Seuss, Amy Saturday • May 4, 3:00 pm Concert: Anything Goes. The well-received Solberg as Dr. Seuss' second wife Audrey, concert included a successful silent auction, and Callen Harty as The Cat in the Hat. Also Uihlein Hall, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts IV% made possible through the generous donations in the show are actors Steven Conroy, Mark 929 North Water Street, Milwaukee of many local businesses and individuals. Gapen, Lauri Harty-Sabljak, David Konar, Ticket prices start at $12 Ahead, for the chorus lies its Spring and Jennifer Miller. donated the ad for this benefit Concert, Bridging Dreams, which is set for Dr. Seuss, I Presume will be showing 8:00pm, June 15 at the MCPA Vogel Hall. Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings at New members, both singing and non-singing, 8:00pm from April 26 through June 2 at the Call 291-7605 are always welcome. Broom Street Theater Building, 1119 For more information on the chorus or the Williamson Street in Madison. Tickets are upcoming concert, contact the chorus office at $6.00 at the door only (sorry, no MILWAUKEE SY tNY ORCHESTRA P.O. Box 1488, Milwaukee, WI 53201, or reservations). Call (608) 244-8338 for more ak tano tvet49otbi call (414) 344-WCCC. information. April 25, 1996—May 8,1996—WISCONSIN LIGHT-11 `Mrs. Winterbourne' is a Predictable Little `The Celluloid Closet' Is a Good Film, But Film That Will be a Good Video Not Angry Enough by Far Reviewed by Glenn Bishop before... Connie Doyle (our gal Rich) is im- Reviewed by Glenn Bishop Writes Russo, "The big lie about Lesbians Gay characters just seem to popping up in pregnated by a very reptilian bad boy, Steve Much in world has changed since Vito and Gay men is that we don't exist. The story just the most unexpected places, not just in DeCunzo (Loren Dean). Bad luck. ( Glenn Russo wrote his seminal and absolutely es- of the ways in which Gayness has been de- highly publicized "Gay Films", like Jeffrey or ponders: what is the old saying, if it wasn't for sential The Celluloid Closet published in fined in American film is the story of the Celluloid Closet but even the recent Flirting bad luck, rd have no luck at all!) 1981 and revised in 1987. ways in which we have been defined in with Disaster or now with Mrs. Winter- Connie finds herself not on a subway but Previously, a study regarding the nature of America... As expressed on screen, America bourne. instead on a train to New Jersey. Ticketless, the portrayals of Gay men and Lesbians in the was a dream that had no room for the exis- Of course Glenn's friend Kiki, while she is befriended by a delightful boy Hugh cinema in general, and in Hollywood in par- tence of homosexuals. Laws were made awaiting an empty stall at the cinema's Winterboume (played by the delightful boy, ticular, would have at best been seen ridicu- against depicting such things onscreen. And women's room, was heard to speculate to Brendan Frasier) and his very pregnant wife. lous and at worst, offensive. when the fact of our existence became un- Glenn, wondering if any Rich Lake film Rich jumps at the chance to try on her Russo's book, based on truly impressive and avoidable, we were reflected onscreen and wasn't automatically a "Gay film?" Now, wedding ring and before you can say, exhaustive body of research references liter- off, as dirty secret." Glenn has to admit that that's a tough one. "Daytime TV", the train crashes. When poor ally hundreds and hundreds of films and por- It seemed fitting that Russo chose to end his Connie comes to at the hospital, her kindly trayals of homosexuals since the dawn of the book with a Necrology, a catalogue of the sad nurse (a frighteningly ancient Paula Prentiss) cinema. and pathetic creatures that had to die by the informs her of her new identity, that of the Likewise Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman last reel. widowed Mrs. Winterboume. have culled Hollywood archives for a stag- Sadly, as adapted by Epstein and Friedman, As with While You Were Sleeping, Mrs. gering roster of clips, evocatively beginning The Celluloid Closet captures little of this Winterbourne is a comedy of coincidences. and ending The Celluloid Closet with The spirit, instead emerging as a sort of "feel Connie is welcomed with open arms to the Gay Brothers, an experimental sound film good" film. Many of Hollywood's most infa- Winterbourne family estate by Grande Dame, directed in 1895 by William Dickson for mous cinematic moments of Gay and Lesbian Grace Winterboume (a heavily made-up Thomas Edison. portrayals have ended up on the cutting room Shirley MacLaine). Predictable happenings Rare and poignant, The Gay Brothers de- floor. From the wide-eyed perspective of predictably proceed as Connie cons the poor, picts two staid men dancing together, most 1996, clips from The Detective, Vanishing grieving rich folk. earnestly, silent but possessing a serene dig- Point and Tea and Sympathy still manage to While she may fool old Grace, Hugh's nity. take on a fresh horror but such moments are snobbish twin brother Bill (played by, who Epstein and Friedman have gathered an im- simply all to few. else, that delightful boy Brendan Frasier) is pressive lineup of talent to bring The Cellu- In the Afterword to the 1987 revised edi- not so easily fooled. But our gal Sal, okay loid Closet to the screen. tion, Vito Russo wrote, "So long as Holly- Connie, our gal Connie plies her feminine Lily Tomlin reads Armistead Maupin's elo- wood has one eye on the box office and the wiles and ...and, well, will she win his heart? quent narration. All of the usual legendary other on the lowest common denominator in Glenn certainly won't tell! Hollywood celebrity types turn up to offer a the audience, it will always be a chickenshit." Mrs. Winterbourne is sure to please the comment or two, from Whoopi Goldberg and One needs only to look at the recent The many and varied fans of Rich's coffee klatsch Tom Hanks to Harvey Fierstein and Quentin Birdcage to see that absolutely nothing has but others are likely to fmd the film merely Crisp to Mart Crowley (Boys in the Band) changed in the past decade. mildly amusing, if familiar. For Gay audi- and Paul Rudnick (Jeffrey). Rating $$$$$ (scale $ to $$$$$$) ences, well, what would a Rich Lake film be Where The Celluloid Closet truly excels is without a Gay character, Glenn ponders. with its inclusion of a truly impressive cate- New Titles at Enter Paco (Miguel Sandoval), trusted gory of film clips, many rare and rarely seen. family servant and a genuinely sympathetic Some that will doubtlessly bring a great AfterWords character. Shirley MacLaine does a respect- deal of pleasure and delight to modern Gay able "Shirley MacLaine turn". No one does audiences: the infamous "oysters -snails" Gay Men's Fiction Shirley better than Shirley. Still, Mrs. Win- scene cut from Spartacus; Dirk Bogarde's Audrey Hepburn's Neck by Alan Brown, Shirley MacLaine as Mrs. Winterbourne terbourne would be helped immeasurably by heroic Melville Farr in Victim; an absolutely Pocket Books HC $21.00 in Morocco; the For the uninitiated, Rich Lake is currently even a test-tube amount of chemistry between dazzling Marlene Dietrich Gay Men's Non-Fiction between Catherine the "Talk Show Hostess-with-the-Mostest" Rich and Brendan/Connie and Bill. smoldering sexuality Geography of the Heart by Fenton John- in The Hun- and with a decidedly pro-Gay slant. Prior to While perhaps no less predicable and Deneuve and Susan Sarandon son Scribner HC $22.00 lightweight as Mrs. Winterbourne, While ger; and between Michael Ontkean and Hairy the chat circuit Ricki was a "barrel of fun" in Lesbian Fiction You Were Sleeping had the good fortune to Hamlin in Making Love; the touching inti- a variety of roles. She was particularly cud- Mothers by Jax Peters Lowell St. Martin's dlesome in Hairspray and is quite fetching in be graced with a star-turn by Ms. Bullock and macy between Buddy Rogers and Richard film classic from Pb $12.95 old China Beach reruns but really was a bit was a huge hit. Sadly, Ms. Lake pales in the Arlen in Wings, a silent Lesbian Non-Fiction dull in Serial Mom, the most recent of John obvious comparison. So does Mrs. Winter- 1927. And the list goes on... book, Jodie Foster: A Life on Screen by Water's increasingly tiresome films. bourne. Obsessional Rich Lake fans not- Yet The Celluloid Closet is an angry In Mrs. Winterbourne, Rich has neatly withstanding, Glenn says, stay home and wait an indictment of the way that Hollywood has Philippa Kennedy Birch Lane Press HC $19.95 pilfered the Sandra Bullock part in While for the video. treated Lesbians and Gay men. You Were SleepingGlenn iLaire that poor Rating $$$ (scale $ to $$$$$$) Mrs. Winterbourne is now playing at Sandra is pleading vviiriltkfairgiWitback. I Glenn certainly is. theatres everywhere, including the Prospect this story Mall Cinema in Milwaukee and Hilldale in r. So, stop Glenn if you've heard Madison. For Fans of Pedro Almodovar, 'The Flower J. Haberman, PREMIERE of My Secret' is a Film Not to be Missed Glenn Bishop "****! Reviewed by ponders, is it any wonder that Leo is a The name of Pedro Almodovar above the "woman on the verge of a nervous break- title has become synonymous with films con- down? taining outrageous characters, dark passions, In Marisa Paredes, Almodovar has found a A SPECTACULAR uninhibited eroticism and simply scandalous actress possessing a rare mix of strength and situations. vulnerability. Paredes' makes her character at A perfect example is Almodovar's thrill- all times intelligent and sympathetic, a decid- MOVIE MOVIE!" fabulous 1987 ingly original Law of Desire, a edly fragile if noble romantic. Hers is an ab- Bruce Williamson, PLAYBOY film chuck-full of raging homoeroticism, in- solutely fabulous performance. cluding a deliciously young Antonio Banda- Swirling around Leo's chaotic personal life ras. Truth be told, Law of Desire is a par- are typical Almodovar touches: the deafening ticular favorite film of Glenn's. roar of the student riots, the smolderingly in- "PRESSES MORE EMOTIONAL BUTTONS THAN Unfortunately, some of Almodovar's more tense flamenco performed by Leo's maid and recent efforts have been something less than her son, the gossipy village coffee klatsch. MANY A MANIPULATIVE MELODRAMA AND thrilling. The once outrageous characters are Perhaps the only element lacking is the sort no long engaging but merely unpleasant. The of gratuitous male nudity which Glenn always SEEMS OF EQUAL INTEREST TO THOSE OF previously scandalous situations are now found so appealing in Almovodar's films. simply implausible. Highly recommended EVERY CONCEIVABLE SEXUAL IDENTITY!" WASHINGTON POST Last, but certainly not least, gone is that Rating : $$$$ (scale $ to $$$$$S) Tom Shales, thrilling, if often gratuitous male nudity. See: The Flower of My Secret is now playing at Kika. Milwaukee's Oriental Theatre. With The Flower of My Secret, die-hard fans are quite likely to find a very different "SHEER FUN!" have Almodovar. Almodovar here appears to Janet Malin, THE NEW YORK TIMES matured as a filmmaker and as a storyteller. While there may be some who will initially fmd themselves disappointed, Glenn certainly wasn't among them. St. Camillus "TWO Leo Macias (Marisa Paredes) is a woman on the verge of a nervous breakdown. (See, Benefit Concert THUMBS UP! some of the old Almodovar remains!). Her soldier/husband Paco (Imanol Arias) is away Milwaukee—Former Tonight Show Ban- TERRIFIC!" not distance alone sepa- dleader, Doc Severinsen, will perform with and Leo feels that SISKEL & EBERT rates them. A best-selling romance novelist, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra on Leo yearns to write about real life and real June 9th to benefit the St. Camillus passions. HIV/AIDS Ministry. Daily, crises in all shapes and sizes plague The 7:30 p.m. concert will take place at Leo. First, there are those pesky boots that the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts won't come-off. Then, there are the not par- (formerly the PAC). Tickets are $25, $30, ticularly desired attractions of Leo's editor, and $50 and must be purchased by May Angel (Juan Echanove). 16th. Leo's constantly bickering sister and mother A dessert reception with Doc will be held (a particularly engaging Chus Lampreave) immediately after the show for an addi- theA Rob Epstein /Jeffrey Friedman Film into their bickering. 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April 25, 1996—May 8, 1996—WISCONSIN LIGHT-12 FILM HISTORY Continued from Page 1 100 Years sissy characters from her youth: "There were `The Celluloid Closet' Brings "nigger" would never be used that indiscrimi- nately. By 1980, the urban Gay scene was a visible of the Screen part of the cultural landscape. The few mov- Gay Film History to ies that acknowledged that fact portrayed the Gay subculture as a sinister world of kinky danger. that you think means that they're homosex- When one such film, William Friedkin's ual." Doris Day dressed as a man and singing Cruising, was released, Ron Nyswaner de- "Secret Love" as Calamity Jane; a very butch scribes being attacked by young men who Joan Crawford challenging a very butch Mer- worked in a movie theater: "as I was escaping cedes McCambridge in Johnny Guitar; from the hands of one of them, he said to me, Montgomery Clift and John Ireland admiring 'if you saw the movie Cruising, you'd know each others' guns in Red River; Gloria Gra- what you deserve."' hame getting worked on by a big butch mas- Cruising, The Fan and Windows all offer seuse in In a Lonely Place; tough guy Glenn glimpses of Gay and Lesbian characters who Ford's flirtatious relationship with his effete are no longer victims but victimizers-- employer in Gilds-"Gay audiences [were] psychopaths, who murder the objects of their desperate to fmd something," according to affection. But it was Cruising that roused Arthur Laurents. "I think all minority audi- Gay activists into the streets-for the first time ences watch movies with hope: they hope they protesting Hollywood's treatment of Gay will see what they want to see. That's why characters. nobody really sees the same movie." As the film was being shot in New York's Richard Dyer, reflecting on the movies of West Village, protesters disrupted the filming this period, finds parallels with what it was and created a cause celebre. like for Gay people in the real world: "We In an attempt to balance the overwhelm- could only express ourselves indirectly, just ingly negative stereotypes of the previous as people on the screen could only express decades, Barry Sandler wrote a script about a themselves indirectly... the characters are in married man who fords himself attracted to the closet, the movie is in the closet, and we another man, and comes to realize he's Gay. were in the closet." The twist this time was that the Gay char- But as Gay screenwriter Paul Rudnick ar- acters would be comfortably masculine, gues, "you can't keep Gay life, Gay behavior • squeaky clean, and played by very attractive Celluloid Closet producer/directors, Jeffrey Friedman (1), and Rob Epstein ®, with Lily Tomlin who narrates "The out of the movies. It's like keeping it out of young actors. Sherry Lansing green lighted Celluloid Closet" life in general--so it sort of pops up, often in says Gore Vidal. "They cut and cut Cat On a "Sissy characters in movies were always a Joel Cairo in The Maltese Falcon, begin a somewhat hidden, or somewhat coded ways." Hot Tin Roof. There was no way that Brick joke," explains elder queen Quentin Crisp. long line of movie characters in which subtle Comedies, in particular, have often found [Paul Newman] could have had any kind of "There's no sin like being a woman. When a hints of homosexuality are used to make vil- ways to push the boundaries of acceptable sexual desire for his buddy." man dresses as a woman, the audience lains more menacing. "The guys that ran that behavior, precisely because they're not to be Vidal describes his own battles with the laughs. When a woman dressed as a man, no- Code weren't rocket scientists," Jay Presson taken seriously. "In the film of Gentlemen censors when he adapted another Tennessee body laughed. They just thought she looked Allen recalls. "They missed a lot of stuff, and Prefer Blondes," Rudnick continues, "there's Williams play, Suddenly Last Summer, for wonderful." if a director was subtle enough, and clever a gym full of bodybuilders who have abso- the screen. The drama between Elizabeth Indeed, Marlene Dietrich caused a sensa- enough, they got around it." lutely no interest in Jane Russell"--singing Taylor, Katherine Hepburn and Montgomery tion when she fmished a number in a night- "I don't think the censors at that time real- "Ain't There Anyone Here For Love?" Sissy Clift revolves around the unsavory habits of club in Morocco (1930) by kissing a young ized that this was about Gay people," says characters survived in such comedies as Sebastian Venable, a character who is seen in woman in the audience on the lips. Queer pop Arthur Laurents of Hitchcock's film Rope, for Lover, Come Back, in which Doris Day is the film only in flashback - and whose face is culture critic Susie Bright attests to the which Laurents wrote the screenplay, based confounded by a decorator's insistence on a never shown. scene's enduring power to titillate, and Arthur on the true story of Gay psychopathic murder- lilac floor for a kitchen. Laurents agrees: "The thing worked for eve- ers Leopold and Loeb. And Gay author Armistead Maupin recalls rybody of every sex. And what's amazing, I While Rope star Farley Granger makes it watching Rock Hudson - Doris Day movies don't think they've done anything as deli- clear that the actors knew they were playing with a group of Gay men in Hudson's screen- ciously sexy as that since." Gay characters, Laurents thinks the censors ing room, and enjoying the "Gay in-jokes oc- Even Greta Garbo raised eyebrows with her "didn't have a clue what was and what wasn't. curring in almost all of those light comedies." portrait of Queen Christina (1933), based on That's how it got by." In Pillow Talk, for example, "the character the life of a sixteenth century Lesbian ruler of By the early fifties, Lesbians are suggested that Rock Hudson played posed as Gay in or- Sweden. While the movie invented a hetero- on the screen by tough bulldykes behind bars der to get a woman into bed. It was tremen- sexual romance with John Gilbert, hints of (Caged) or as a troublesome neurotic (Lauren dously ironic, because here was a Gay man lesbianism remained, notably in her very af- Bacall in Young Man With a Horn). "These impersonating a straight man impersonating a fectionate relationship with her lady-in- women were a waiting. warning to ladies," When Christina is admonished by her explains Allen, "to Chancellor, "But your Majesty, you cannot die just watch it and an old maid," Garbo proudly retorts, "I have get back to the no intention to, Chancellor. I shall die a kitchen, where God bachelor!" meant them to be." But such freedom would be short-lived. The fifties were a Powerful forces were already at work. Relig- time of sexual con- ious and women's groups had been protesting formity; for men, the movies' permissiveness throughout the masculinity ruled. twenties and thirties, lobbying for federal The tension be- censorship of the movies. tween sensitivity Screenwriter Gore Vidal describes how the and masculinity movie moguls responded by attempting to was represented on censor themselves: "Let's save Hollywood. the screen by char- We must get an outsider, preferably some acters who are ac- politician who is above reproach. So they cused of being Gay looked into the cabinet of Warren G. Harding- (Tom Lee in Tea Vitto Russo, author of the book "The Celluloid Closet" -at that time there were a number of =in- and Sympathy); or Sebastian Venable was the perfect homo- dicted members of his cabinet--and they by characters who sexual for his times--one without a face or a picked the Postmaster General, Will Hays of seemed to be Gay voice. Since he lives as a monster, he must Indiana." (Sal Mineo as die as one... Will Hays would head the movies' first vol- Plato in Rebel Sebastian meets his end at the hands of the untary effort at self-censorship. The early Without a Cause). young boys he's been using sexually, who Hays Code was a token gesture, seldom taken While in all chase him up a mountain and ultimately de- seriously. But by 1934 the Catholic Church probability, James vour him--in a scene eerily reminiscent of the had devised a scheme of its own. Dean was Bisex- early horror classic The Bride of Franken- The Legion of Decency not only rated ual, there is little stein (which incidentally was directed by movies as to content [an A rating meant a doubt that Mineo James Whale, one of the few openly Gay di- movie was acceptable; a B indicated it was was Gay. He died rectors in Hollywood history). morally objectionable; and a C meant it was on February 12, As American filmmakers were struggling to condemned]--but threatened massive boycotts. 1976, killed in a make homosexual material acceptable to the Hollywood promised to play by the rules. mugging. Hays Office and the Legion of Decency, a Code director Joe Breen ran Hollywood's In one of his last film came out of Great Britain in which an censorship machinery for over two decades. interviews, Mineo explicitly Gay (or at least bisexual) character He was authorized to change words, person- confided his sexual actually stands up to fight the system that op- alities, and plots. The Lost Weekend, a orientation to the Marlene Dietrich in Josef von Stemberg's "Morocco" (1930), featured in "The Celluloid sissies, and they were never addressed as novel about a sexually confused alcoholic, be- interviewer. Closet" homosexuals. It was a convention that was came a movie about an alcoholic with writer's For Gay movie-goers in those repressed Gay man." totally accepted. They were perceived as ho- block. years, these were the images that spoke to Tony Curtis describes how our ambiguous mosexuals just subliminally. This was a sub- The Brick Foxhole, a novel about Gay- them. Rebel screenwriter Stewart Stern ac- sexuality, "that kind of sexuality of ours that ject that was not discussed, privately. Cer- bashing and murder, became Crossfire, a knowledges a Gay reading of the movie: "Any overlaps--some like it hard, some like it tainly not publicly." movie about anti Semitism and murder. As film is at the same time an expression of a soft..." was subtly exploited in Billy Wilder's Gay screenwriter Arthur Laurents recalls Jay Presson Allen explains, "The Hays code writer, and it's an offering to an audience to drag opus with Curtis and Jack Lemmon, being offended by them: "They were a cli- just set up a series of rules that were inviola- create their own film." Some Like It Hot. When Lemmon, disguised che... like Steppin Fetchit for the blacks." But ble." In addition to depictions of homosexu- Gore Vidal explains, "You got very good at as Daphne, tries to convince Osgood (Joe E Gay actor/screenwriter Harvey Fierstein, fiurrr ality--or "sex perversion," as it was called-- projecting subtext without saying a word Brown) that they can't get married because a later generation, disagrees: "I like the sissy. other restrictions of the 1934 Hays Code in- about what you were doing." Using his expe- Lemmon is really a man, Osgood is unfazed. Is it used in negative ways? Yeah, but... I'd cluded: open-mouthed kissing, lustful em- riences as a screenwriter of Ben-Hur, Vidal "Well," he declares, "nobody's perfect." rather have negative than nothing. That's just braces, seduction, rape, abortion, prostitution illustrates how a writer, working together But when the subject turned serious -- and my own particular view--and also cause I am and white slavery, nudity, obscenity and pro- with the director and an actor, can hint at a actual sex was suggested--out came the blue a sissy!" fanity. Gay relationship even in a biblical epic. pencil, the scissors and the scene. The movies were loose enough in those For all its efforts, the Production Code did- Hollywood had learned to write movies Tony Curtis again, this time as Antoninus, days that one Clara Bow movie (Call Her n't erase homosexuals from the screen; it just between the lines. And some members of the Lawrence Olivier's "body servant" in Stanley Savage) could take us slumming in Holly- made them harder to fmd. And now they had audience had learned to watch them that way. Kubrick's Spartacus, describes the suggestive wood's first big screen Gay bar (this freedom a new identity--as cold-blooded villains. "It's amazing," says Susie Bright, "how if scene in which he bathes his master, and wouldn't last--it would also be the last big Gloria Holden as Dracula's Daughter, Ju- you're a Gay audience and you're accustomed which was cut from the final film. "I've never screen Gay bar until Otto Preminger's Advise dith Anderson as the ominous Mrs. Danvers to cnimbs, how you will watch an entire seen such a time in my life with censorship,"" and Consent 30 years later). in Hitchcock's Rebecca, and Peter Lone as movie just to see somebody wear an outfit TURN TO CELLULOID CLOSET, PAGE 13 April 25, 1996—May 8,1996—WISCONSIN LIGHT-13 CELLULOID CLOSET having this incredible sense Making Love at of camaraderie, this sense of belonging to a Continued from Page 12 Fox, but according group which I'd never really felt before." to the film's pro- starring Dirk presses homosexuals: Victim, It also presented a rather depressing collec- ducer, Daniel Mel- as the screen's first Gay hero. Bogarde tion of bitchy, vindictive, self-loathing nick, "the men Hollywood was hurting. Faced with compe- queens. "I knew a lot of people like those were hard to cast, tition from more sexually explicit foreign people," says Crowley, "and I would say that because every one films, as well as from the newly popular in- probably all nine of them are split off pieces of their advisors, vention, television, filmmakers searched for of myself... I think the self-deprecating humor both Harry Hamlin new ways to attract audiences. Producers was born out of a low self-esteem, if you will, and Michael were convinced that audiences would pay to from a sense of what the times told you about Ontkean, told them see films with more adult themes. By the yourself. Homosexuality was still classified as not to possibly play early sixties, the Code had gradually been a mental illness. If you went to a Gay bar, you someone who is whittled away. The only remaining restriction were liable to be arrested, or the place be Gay, that it would was "sex perversion." Two filmmakers set out raided... destroy their ca- to make films that would smash the last ta- There were still, not just attitudes, there reer." boo. Otto Preminger forced the issue by an- were laws, against one's being, the core of Harry Hamlin nouncing (prematurely) that the Production one's being." concurs, Code had been revised to allow him to film In one of the key scenes in the movie, the "Hollywood was the bestseller Advise and Consent— problem is stated succinctly by one of the pretty much of a including the subplot concerning a US Sena- miserable characters: "If we could just not cowboy town, and tor (Don Murray) who is blackmailed about a hate ourselves so much. That's it, you know. If a straight cowboy homosexual affair we could just learn not to hate ourselves quite town." By the time in his past. so very much." the film was fm- And William Wyler's The Children's And by the time the film was released, ished, the studio Hour, based on the play by Lillian Hellman thousands of Gay men and Lesbians had done had changed hands, and starring Shirley MacLaine and Audrey just that, and had taken to the streets in the and according to Hepburn, dealt with accusations of Lesbian- name of "Gay Liberation." Melnick, when he ism in a girls' school. As Gay people made themselves more visi- screened the film In the view of Shirley MacLaine, though, ble in the world, they also became more visi- for the new owner, the film was a failure. "We might have been ble on the screen. he was outraged, the forerunners but we weren't really, because Armistead Maupin recalls Cabaret as "the calling it a we didn't do the picture right." first film that really celebrated homosexual- "goddam faggot According to MacLaine, there was so little ity... For me it embodied the very life I was movie." awareness of what homosexuality was all beginning to live in San Francisco, one in Barry Sandler re- about that the subject was never even dis- which there was no onus placed on homo- calls seeing the cussed during the making of the film. sexuality." finished film on its Both these films dealt with homosexuality "The boy was homosexual," explains Jay opening night in Judith Anderson ® as Mrs. Danvers and JoAn Fontaine as something shameful, a dirty secret -- and, Presson Allen, who wrote the screenplay for as Mrs. DeWinter in Alfred Miami. "When Hitchcock's "Rebecca" (1940), featured in "The Celluloid Closet." as Susie Bright and Armistead Maupin attest, the film, "and it just seemed rational, it these films often had a devastating affect on seemed reasonable... that's what the story they [Hamlin and Ontkean] had the first are propelling the industry forward... the psyches of young Gay people in the audi- was. There was no fuss with anybody, none at kiss... people panicked, I mean it was pande- And I suppose when you go to the movies ence. all. So things change more quickly than you monium, people started storming up the and you see men being affectionate... besides As Gay screenwriter Barry Sandler ex- might imagine." aisles." the sex, just the affection itself is just too plains, "Growing up in that period in the six- Gay male supporting characters began ap- There was a time when men were free to much. Guys are supposed to be strong and un- ties, all we had were images of unhappy, sui- pearing more and more, and the characters express tenderness on the screen...... for ex- feeling." cidal, desperate Gay people." Walk On the often had a depth and self-awareness that was ample, in Wings, the first film to win an A perfect illustration of Hollywood's am- Wild Side, adapted from the novel, is the new for the movies (they also often had the Academy Award for Best Picture, a handsome bivalence about male-to-male affection is first movie that actually added a Lesbian an- best lines). African-American actor Antonio young soldier says good-bye to his dying Midnight Express, with a screenplay gle en route to the screen--Barbara Stanwyck Fargas played two such roles in the mid- buddy by kissing his lips... adapted by Oliver Stone from the true story of as the tough madam of a New Orleans brothel seventies: in Next Stop, Greenwich Village ...but as the world grew more aware of ho- Billy Hayes' ordeal in a Turkish prison. who is he played a queen called Bernstein, one of a mosexuality, male-to-male affection would be Whereas in his book Hayes describes making desperately attracted to a glamorous young group of Bohemian friends living in Green- seen as an incriminating act. A kiss would love to a male fellow-prisoner, the movie al- prostitute (Capucine). wich Village in the fifties; and that same become an assault ... lows the two men a passionate kiss in a Even The Detective, a Frank Sinatra movie year, he played a queen called Lindy, part of ...as in The Sergeant, when the repressed steamy shower -- but before it goes too far, that tried to be daringly enlightened about the ensemble that works at the Car Wash. homosexual sergeant (Rod Steiger) loses Hayes (Brad Davis) gives his friend a gentle brush-off, shaking his head "no" and kissing • 3Z44CrAW...... control and forces his mouth onto that of the horrified, disgusted, handsome young private his hand before walking away. he's obsessed with (John Phillip Law)... Susie Bright describes her anger when ...or an ugly accusation. Hollywood takes a story with a Gay angle and then removes that angle: "It's like somebody's In A View from the Bridge, a violent Raf just powdered me with fleas the entire time, Vallone attacks handsome young Jean Sorel, I'm being irritated that they're not telling the growling, "I'll show you what you're gonna be- truth." She gives as an example Fried Green -what you are--what you are!" And kisses him Tomatoes: "The passion that these two brutally on the mouth as Carol Lawrence women feel for each other was not presented screams in horror. And in the quirky buddy in an honest way in the movie." movie Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, Jeff Daniel Melnick explains the industry's fear Bridges taunts George Kennedy by clamping of portraying homosexuality as part of the his hand over Kennedy's mouth and kissing it. same conservatism that he sees at the highest "I'll kill you for that," screams Kennedy. levels of most corporations: "We all get paid "I think Americans are perhaps more scared more than we should, we all get paid more of their sexuality," suggests Gay British di- than our fathers ever made, and there's always rector John Schlesinger. "They're prepared to the fear that they're gonna take it away from show violence of all kinds, but when it comes us." to sexuality I think America is both self- Shirley MacLaine agrees that "the public is righteous and tries to bury it as if it didn't ex- always ahead of us about what they're ready ist." Schlesinger's Sunday, Bloody Sunday is for... And if you do it right, if you pierce the one of the first examples of a film in which heart-truth of what the public is feeling and homosexuality is presented simply as a part of thinking, you have a the lives of the characters, without making a hit." point about it. Schlesinger describes his battle Philadelphia, featuring a hero who was Martha (Shirley MacLaine) confesses her love for Karen (Audrey Hepbume) in William Wyler's adaptation of with the screenwriter, who wanted the Gay gay, and who had AIDS, touched a nerve in Lillian Hellman's "The Children's Hour (1962), featured in "The Celluloid Closet" kiss played "in long shot and silhouette, and I the movie going public, and became just such no a hit. Tom Hanks ascribes some of the film's homosexuality, presented a view of homo- "I think it was easier for the powers that be said way.' It should just happen. And that's what we did." success to the fact that "my screen persona is sexuals as desperate, unhappy, self-loathing-- to show a Black as a homosexual rather than "There's a pretty much non-threatening... [so] this idea and ultimately murderous. Sandy Dennis' a white character as a homosexual," says Far- world of difference," says Susie Bright, "between how an audience looks at of a Gay man with AIDS...doesn't have to be Lesbian character in The Fox is a pathetic gas. He likens it to the tendency to present scary. You don't have to be threatened by this spinster taunted by Keir Dullea, who suggests the Black experience in comedies and sitcoms two men getting it on, and two women getting on." man's presence, [partly] because little Tommy that her problem is that she's never had a rather than in dramas. it As in "Personal Best," when Hanks is playing the role." man. But as Gays (or at least Gay men) became Mariel Hem- ingway makes love to Patrice Donnelly, Jan Oxenberg points out that, as effective as Says Lesbian filmmaker Jan Oxenberg, more visible, they also became easier targets. "there's a comfort with female the film was, it was still "a story about a gay "These images magnify the sadness, the ha- In movie after movie, Gay male characters nudity and fe- male girlishness and girlie bonding that hero who dies, who's a tragic figure. It re- tred of us, the prediction that we will not find' were ridiculed, taunted, scape-goated, beat can be sexy, and it can be mains to be seen whether Hollywood or the love." up, or killed. Tom Hanks remembers the ab- completely palatable, even erotic." On general public will embrace a film with a gay "I think the fate of gay characters in Ameri- surdly queeny hitch-hikers in Vanishing the other hand, says Whoopi Goldberg, "straight men are more hero who lives." can literature, plays, films, is really the same Point as "the first image that I remember... uncomfort- able with two men making love because Philadelphia screenwriter Ron Nyswaner as the fate of all characters who are sexually about anybody being Gay in a motion picture somehow that means you're weak." In con- responds, "We felt we would fail if our movie free," reflects Arthur Laurents. "You must that I saw." trast, she describes her own love scene with played to people who already ... believe that pay. You must suffer. If you're a woman who He vividly recalls the stereotypical charac- Margaret people shouldn't discriminate against homo- commits adultery you're only put out in the terizations of the Gay characters, as well as Avery in The Color Purple as being less sexuals. If our movie only played to people storm. If you're a woman who has another the glee with which he and his high school about sex than about intimacy, which is ac- who thought just like we do, we would have woman, you better go hang yourself. It's a buddies greeted the moment when "those two ceptable between women. Similarly, when done nothing very significant." question of degree. And certainly if you're homos" received their comeuppance. Susan Sarandon "put the kiss in at the end of As Hanks sees it, the message of the movie Gay, you have to do real penance -- die." Philadelphia screenwriter Ron Nyswaner Thelma and Louise... my feeling was that is that, Gay or straight, "love is spelled with In film after film (The Detective, Caged, recalls similar experiences, but from a Gay they were the same four letters." Dracula's Daughter, The Fox, Rebel With- perspective. He recalls seeing Freebie and beyond sexuality, that it was a kind of love... they were really there for each A hundred years after those two men out a Cause, Johnny Guitar, Rebecca, the Bean with a group of friends, and being other in the tradition of Butch Cassidy and the danced together in Edison's studio, fifty years Suddenly Last Summer, The Children's appalled by the audience's enthusiastic reac- Sundance Kid, except they didn't go down after the Production Code made homosexual- Hour) characters of questionable sexuality tion to the brutal killing of a murderous drag in a rain of bullets." She speculates that had ity a forbidden subject, Gay characters of all meet their end in the last reel. queen. "People were applauding the death of Butch and Sundance kissed at the end of that stripes and colors can be found on the screen. Just when it looked like there was no hope the villain--but they were also applauding the movie, "they would have had more reason to Some of these are from Hollywood, with for Gay characters anywhere... death of a homosexual." shoot them." varying degrees of boldness and honesty, but Finally it happened. Hollywood made a "You know you're watching a heterosexual Reflecting most of them are from low-budget independ- movie in which Gay people took a long, hard movie," says Richard Dyer. "You know that's on her love scene with Catherine Deneuve in the elegant vampire movie The ent filmmakers working outside the main- look at their own lives. And, in a refreshing the deal when you pay to see a Hollywood Hunger, Sarandon conjectures, "I don't think, stream system. twist, they all survived. movie. But somehow, you're still not quite for better or worse, that women are taken very The long silence is finally ending. New The movie was Boys In the Band, based ready to be insulted." seriously inthis area... it's actually voices have emerged, open and unapologetic. on the hit off-Broadway play by Mart Barry Sandler points out the astonishing something that straight They tell stories that have never been told - Crowley, and for young Gay men like Barry number of movies in which the word "faggot" men can watch and not be threat- ened by, and straight men are the ones that about people who have always been there. Sandler, it offered an image of "Gay men as is casually used--and argues that the word April 25, 1996—May 8, 1996—WISCONSIN LIGHT-14 ANNOUNCING THE SPOTLIGHT DEBUTING IN THE MAY 9" WISCONSIN LIGHT A SPECIAL SECTION THAT

The Hot Squad--(1-r) Christopher Penn, Nick Nolte, Michael Madsen and Chace Palminteri, star as a team of elite WILL FEATURE 1950's Los Angeles police detectives who find themselves in the center of a "routine" murder investigation that could bring down the squad itself in "Mulholland Falls" which is playing at theatres everywhere. • Group Announcements Approaching Skating's Pinnacle Gay Organizations Directory Champion Rudy Galindo Revels in Fame • By Jeordan Legon of AIDS-related causes, is still glued to the • Movie Reviews San Jose, CA—Even as The White House phone's receiver this week. called and the flower arrangements kept ar- Galindo was sitting on the bed in his tiny ▪ riving, Rudy Galindo was already starting to room, where pictures of his friends cover Album/CD Reviews fall from a week-long ride that took him to shiny Mylar wallpaper. He was taping a seg- the top of the skating world. ment for "Extra"--a nationally syndicated tele- . Club News After all, San Jose's new favorite son and vision show. skating idol of the Gay world, not only knows The interviewer wanted to know how Gal- about the high of being revered by the public indo felt about being the first Mexican- . Calendar and the press--he also knows about the let- American to win the men's title. Galindo down once the attention wains. beamed: "Hopefully, Pm a role model and can Though he's a natural-born jokester-- cack- help others to follow their • Fine Arts ling and incessantly poking fun--the 26-year- dreams." old skating champ was badly bruised the last Then, the last and toughest question was • Personal Profiles time he reached a pinnacle of success in the asked: How did he feel about being a Gay ice rink. skater? That was in 1990. He and partner Kristi "No, no comment," he said, sounding firm, . Features Yamaguchi were national pairs champions, but polite. 'What a person does behind closed and the country was depending on them to doors has nothing to do with skating." bring home an Olympic medal. Galindo was It's a question interviewers have asked him • Interviews touring the nation with ice shows. Magazines again and again. Each time Galindo has po- were writing articles about his "rags to riches" litely refused to answer. But he has discussed To Advertise Call tale. And he was hounded by autograph seek- being Gay with author Christine Brennan for ers. her recently published book Inside Edge. Then, Yamaguchi decided to pursue her He wouldn't explain why he won't talk (414) 372-2773 solo career. Galindo was out of the picture. about it now. But many reporters and others "It was a pretty big drop," friend Chris think that discussing his sexual orientation Miller recalled. "All of a sudden, they didn't with the media would almost certainly throw Milwaukee Film want Rudy anymore. They wanted Kristi. He him into a controversy--something that could went from being the apple of everybody's eye cost him fans and Classics to Hold to practically being ignored." endorsements. He is clearly more interested The hardest part of being dropped by Ya- in being a skater than in being inspirational Spring Movie maguchi was dashing his ailing father's dream or political. of watching him skate in the Olympics. Jess And for the time being, at least, Galindo is Galindo, who died in 1993, was blind, suf- reveling in his rediscovered stardom. Collectibles Show fering from diabetes and had survived several "Oh look what I did," he told his sister- Milwaukee—Dale E. Kuntz, President of strokes. coach, Laura. "I got guacamole on my shirt. I Milwaukee Film Classics, is once again "He was sitting right there in that table don't know why I even did that. I hate guaca- happy to announce the upcoming spring when he started to cry," Galindo said, point- mole." edition of his Semi-Annual Movie ing at the dining room of his mother's East Before getting out to greet fans, he quickly Collectibles Show, sponsored by him and San Jose trailer, which was now crammed inspected his appearance and covered the Milwaukee Film Classics. with congratulatory flowers. stain with his gold medal. Movie memorabilia has always been a "It broke my heart to see him that way." "You don't want to say hi to someone and popular hobby, and now it has become one of Yamaguchi's decision angered him, Galindo have a big old piece of food hanging in your the fastest-growing investments in the USA. admits, and for several years he struggled to teeth," he said, grimacing. "You have to look To assist all collectors, Kuntz (a collector channel the hurt. Now, he believes the heart- good." himself) will be bringing dealers from across break was key to creating the iron will he Before he leaves his home everyday, his the state, as well as Illinois, Michigan, Ohio needed to win the U.S. Men's Figure Skating hair is perfectly spiked, his trademark goatee and other states. national title. perfectly trimmed and his cowboy boots per- Over thirty tables will offer collectors 1 can now say that if I were in her shoes, I fectly shined. Movie Posters, Movie Magazines, 8x10 would have done the same thing," he said of And most important to him: his sense of Photos (Stills), 16mm Films, Videos Yamaguchi's decision. priorities is firmly in place. (including many newly-released titles of "Winning defmitely helped me to see that," "I can't let it go to my head," he said, back in classic films as well as many new titles), he said, laughing. his mother's trailer. "I did this for my family Video Posters, Souvenir Books, Animated Art These days, Galindo is too busy concen- and me. That's it. So we don't have to worry (both Disney and Warner Bros.), and many, trating on his future to think about the trage- about where we're going to get our next dol- many other items. dies of his past. lar." Represented will be classic Titles like The number to the hospice which cared for Gone With the Wind, Citizen Kane, his brother, George, before he died in 1993, Naughty Marietta, Wizard of Oz, along with such favorites as Greta Garbo, Tyrone Power, Vivien Leigh, Humphrey Bogart and, yes, Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy . .. plus popular films and stars of today ... plus Author Appearance—Eric Rofes (above), author of popular TV shows and stars. the new book Reviving the Tribe, will do a book The Show is from 10:00am to 4:00pm on signing on Saturday, May 18th Sunday, May 5th, 1996 at Burnham Bowl at Milwaukee's Af- terWords bookstore. Also, on Monday, May Hall, 6016 West Burnham Street, West Allis, 13th, the AfterWords Book Club will discuss Tricks by Ren- WI 53214. Admission is $2.00 per person, aud Camus at 7:30 p.m. New members are always under 12 FREE with an adult. Come children welcome ... share this fastest growing collectible hobby in the USA! BUY -- SELL - TRADE! For more information or dealers' tables call more than six decades; the party has never Dale E. Kuntz at (414) 466-1877. dared break the ties between itself and the intolerant right. As the extremists become GOP stronger, the moderates become weaker. It is Continued from Page 4 too late. Recently, Buchanan lashed out at the GOP's This struggle for power has helped polarize "lords and barons" and called on his followers American politics, exacerbating minorities and to hoist their "pitchforks" to oust them from heightening mistrust between citizen and gov- the party. For those of us who are neither ernment. lords and barons nor pitchfork brandishers, The present danger of extremism to Ameri- but who want a country better for all of us to- can democracy proves that the United States is morrow than it is today, the "big tent" is one not immune to the life-and-death evil of big- that we've been forced to abandon by those Offbeat Love Stories—Faye Wang stars in Wong Kar-Wai's "Chungking Express." Set in the frantic Hong Kong otry and intolerance that has afflicted other who fill it now. of fast food stalls and convenience stores, this joyously inventive film tells the loosely linked stories of two lovelorn nations. Marvin Liebman is a Washington-based young cops. The film plays a one week run beginning April 26th at Milwaukee's Oriental Theatre. The Republican Party's much touted "big gay activist and columnist and the author of tent" has provided a haven for bigotry for "Coming Out Conservative" April 25,1996-May 8,1996-WISCONSIN LIGHT-15

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Underneath this lies the issue of when to be- from studies of the new protease inhibitors of Project Inform. In earlier studies of indinavir monotherapy, gin therapy of any kind. The answer might be ritonavir (Abbott) and indinavir (Merck) sig- sub-optimal use diminished its potency and fairly obvious in some situations, less clear in nal the most potent assault yet on HIV. hastened resistance. More recent studies have others. Most researchers agree that use of a One study of ritonavir showed a 50% reduc- sought to optimize its impact by using it in protease inhibitor would be clearly indicated tion in the death rate over five months in peo- combination with a second and third drug. when: ple with advanced disease. A small study of Used in three-drug combinations, both the • a person has shown evidence of disease indinavir showed that when it was used as size and duration of antiviral effect were progression; part of a three -drug combination with AZT greatly enhanced compared to the "do what- • there is evidence that existing therapies and 3TC, 90% of people saw their virus levels ever you want" trial of ritonavir. aren't working, as measured by viral drop below detectability. People receiving two different three-drug load, CD4+ cell decline, or clinical con- All is not perfect in this new era, however. combinations including indinavir fared far dition and events; A careful look at the data thus far, along with better than those using single agents or two- • a person has a "high" viral load, regard- accumulating knowledge of how protease re- drug combinations. The same studies showed less of clinical condition or CD4+ counts sistance (and multi-drug cross-resistance) de- that the choice of the other drugs used in the (one progression, so the definition of velops, leads to a sobering conclusion. combinations also mattered. "high" may need to be revised). However potent these drugs may be, they But in all the indinavir three-drug combina- Increasingly, researchers are also interested must be used with great care and deliberation. tions, extent and duration of antiviral effect in testing three- or four-drug combinations Without carefully chosen strategies, their were enhanced and drug resistance was not in (including protease inhibitors), or adminis- benefits will be short-lived and quickly fol- evidence at six months. Other studies of rito- tering protease inhibitors in people who have lowed by the development of multi-drug cross- navir are also looking at specific combinations recently been exposed to HIV, such as health resistance to most of the field of protease in- and there is reason to expect excellent results care workers stuck by an infected syringe. A hibitors. This multi-drug resistant virus could from these. similar idea of "hit it hard and hit it early" is be transmitted to others. Studies of high-dose saquinavir at Stanford being suggested for people known to be in or This situation closely resembles that of tu- University add yet another wrinkle to the just beyond the "acute infection" stage - a pe- berculosis, where improper use of therapies story. riod of flu-like illness which often occurs a will actually make things worse by inducing New data from these studies indicate that if month or so after initial infection with HIV. SECRETARY LEANNE development of multi-drug resistant strains of people are careless or sloppy in their use of The hope of aggressive treatment is to either Continued from Page 1 the organism. these drugs; for example, by skipping doses stop the infection altogether, or at least mini- Unlike nucleoside analogues like AZT or occasionally or reducing dosage, the almost mize its potential for long-term damage by a vote on the Joint Finance Committee and ddl, resistance to one protease inhibitor often certain outcome is far more rapid development lowering viral load. was not pleased with AIDS community advo- confers resistance to many others. of resistance. Lack of data makes it unclear if a similar cacy to expand his request to add drugs to the For example, when a person becomes resis- The clear conclusion is that how these drugs "hit hard and hit early" philosophy is always formulary. tant to Abbott's ritonavir, Merck's drug will are used will impact enormously on how well right for everyone: Reliable Madison sources tell the paper that also become relatively impotent. and long they work. • Should all HIV-infected people, regard- as a former legislator, he is accustomed to The same cross-resistance is then likely to Furthermore, no other entirely new class of less of CD4+ cell levels or viral load, be tight political control based on a narrow con- apply to Agouron's nelfmavir. The only slight drugs is remotely close in the pipeline so it is treated immediately with the most potent stituency and is unfamiliar with the value of escape comes for people who might first de- not realistic to expect, as in the days of the multi-drug combinations? Some scien- collaboration with state-wide communities of velop resistance to Roche's saquinavir; its re- nucleoside drugs, that "something else" will tists believe this is appropriate, at least interest. Consequently Leean pulled what one sistance confers only one of four mutation soon become available when the protease as a research question. Others fear even capitol source called "the ultimate power steps needed to develop cross-resistance to the drugs fail. the best therapies will not work indefi- play" by withdrawing the drug request and other protease drugs. In short, people and their physicians must nitely and using them in relatively denying the victory to the AIDS community. Still, even this first step sets the necessary learn to use these drugs correctly, or they will healthy people, or people with low viral The paper asked its sources if they consid- conditions for, and hastens, the eventual de- quickly be rendered useless as a class of loads might waste our best weapons in ered Leean AIDS-phobic and/or homophobic. velopment of multi-drug resistance. Similarly, agents. The comparison to tuberculosis is ob- many people before they are needed. Opinions vary, but there is growing concern resistance to ritonavir or indinavir may not vious. Effective treatment of that disease re- • In some people, will therapy with drugs about the Secretary's commitment on AIDS. automatically confer later resistance to saqui- quires a carefully chosen combination of like the AZT/3TC combination be suffi- Many Republicans were concerned by the navir, but does take some initial steps in that drugs, employed with almost religious fervor, cient to sustain low viral load? In this Secretary's surprise action. direction. for the duration of treatment. case, does adding a protease inhibitor Senator Peggy Rosenzweig (R- The risks of failing to address resistance are Inadequate combinations, low doses, or help in any way? Wauwautosa), was a strong advocate for add- readily seen in the Abbott "salvage" study sloppy, undisciplined use hastens the devel- • Do people with low viral levels, say un- ing all of the drugs to the formulary. which tested ritonavir in people with ad- opment of multi-drug resistant strains of tu- der 5,000 on the PCR test, require ther- "I am concerned that not including them will vanced disease (CD4+ counts under 100). berculosis. These strains become largely un- apy at all? If viral load drives disease debilitate the very positive progress that Wis- Everyone applauds the idea of testing new treatable in the patient, and they can be progression, why use therapy when viral consin has made in fighting this torturous dis- drugs in this group, but the protocol design passed on to others in all the ways TB is nor- load is already low? Does using the drug ease," Rosenzweig said in a letter to Secretary created as many problems as it solved. mally transmitted. Health officials and scien- simply create the opportunity to develop Leean. The study randomized volunteers to receive tists wouldn't dream of sanctioning sub- viral resistance, without adding to clini- "Adequate revenue is available to add all six either ritonavir or a placebo, which was added optimal use of TB therapies by shrugging and cal health? Or, at the other extreme, drugs and in the on-going battle against AIDS to whatever other therapy the person happened declaring it the "real world." might using a protease combination early it is vital that we continue to arm ourselves to use (or to no other therapy). There was no Instead, they have created aggressive educa- on make it possible to suppress the dis- with as many weapons as possible," she strategy for dealing with the resistance ques- tion campaigns teaching patients and physi- ease for very long periods or even perma- wrote. tion. cians alike about the critical importance of nently? Nelson praised the effective of lobbying Some saw this as a welcome step toward a using these therapies properly. Nothing less • In general, should the decision to initiate Wisconsin's Log Cabin Republicans. "real world" model of drug testing, arguing is called for in AIDS. In this regard, it is therapy be based on viral load instead of "They were an important part our advocacy that this is just how people are likely to use critical that the FDA makes sure that labeling CD4+ counts, as some recent studies that was very effective in securing GOP sup- the new drug. and standard-of-care recommendations ad- suggest, or should both be taken into ac- port," he said. Others, however, viewed it as a sanctioned dress this issue. count? Leean Raids Ryan way of using a new drug improperly or at least Optimal Use of Protease Inhibitors These are difficult questions. There are White Funding not optimally. Lack of optimal use might not While final answers on the best use of pro- many opinions but very little hard data. There Nelson reported that another disturbing part be much of a problem if the only impact were tease inhibitors will require years of study, are data, however, that indicate that at least a of the Leean's action was his determination to on the reputation of the drug, but in this case, some hints can be seen for people who cannot, small subset of HIV-infected people fare very rely on federal funds and Ryan White funds to it had clear health implications for the patient or will not, wait. To start, there are a few well for long periods without therapy. Some expand the formulary. volunteers. things which help distinguish "worst case" researchers argue science must not upset this "The federal budget process is highly =- Five months into the trial, both supporters from "best case" use. balance in such people. But, it may be equally certain and Ryan White funding has histori- and critics saw what they wanted. On the Worst case scenarios (these scenarios are valid to test therapy in such people to see cally been ear-marked for local HIV services positive side, the group receiving the drug had least desirable and most likely to lead to rapid whether, with a little more help, the body around the state," Nelson explained. "If Leean about a 50% reduction in the death rate and a multi-drug resistance): might be able to rid itself permanently of any is serious about Ryan White, we could see at similar reduction in new AIDS-defming infec- • Using a protease inhibitor alone, espe- risk of symptomatic disease. But for now, least a 25% reduction in funding which por- tions compared to those who received a pla- cially in advanced disease. The only both views are equally valid and in need of re- tends a significant reduction in community- cebo. But this was only part of the story. time it would be reasonable to use a pro- search. based care, treatment and support services." Less discussed was the fact that people re- tease inhibitor alone is when a person One thing is certain: how these drugs are "With case loads constantly increasing, that ceiving the drug saw only an average 1.6 log simply cannot tolerate or access other used will be critical. Test centers are already could be a crippling reduction to our capacity drop in their viral load early in the study. (For drugs for use in combination. seeing newly diagnosed patients with AZT- to manage the HIV epidemic," Nelson said. more information about understanding logs, • Using an inadequate dose. If adequate resistant virus. If protease drugs are misused, Leean seemed intent on using the Ryan call Project Inform at 1-800-822-7422.) dosing is impractical, as with the early it won't be long before we see newly infected White funds. After five months, their viral load was rising formulation of saquinavir, this can be people who begin their HIV-infection with In a letter to the chairs of the Joint Finance quickly, showing only a .6 log reduction, sig- minimized by using the best other avail- multi-drug, cross-resistant virus. A new wave Committee, Leean said that "the department naling the onset of viral resistance. The size able agents along with it in a three-drug of clinical trials must be initiated immediately intends to modify its grant plan with the fed- and duration of the viral load drops were combination. to address treatment strategy. A massive edu- eral government to include the use of Ryan lower than those in some other protease stud- • Reducing the dose below the prescribed cational campaign must begin to teach physi- White funds for the AIDS drug reimbursement ies. Very likely, the study volunteers were level, even temporarily. If intolerance or cians and patients all that is known about the program." quickly becoming resistant to ritonavir. side effects develop, it will be better to proper use of these drugs. Approval of these According to Nelson, the use of federal With longer follow-up, the clinical and sur- temporarily stop the drug rather than re- drugs should not be structured in a way that funds for the drug program should be part of a vival benefits would likely have been shown duce its dose. This runs counter to com- permits pharmaceutical companies to say their long-term solution to the high cost of drugs. to diminish. While people saw a short term mon clinical practice with the older nu- work is finished and wash their hands of fur- "We had the opportunity to solve the short- reduction in death and new infections, the cleoside drugs, in which physicians rou- ther research. Nor can we permit the federal term problems easily with the help of the leg- sub-optimal "real world" protocol design also tinely lowered dose as a way of dealing apparatus, led by the Office of AIDS Re- islature," Nelson said. "Now, the problems are reduced the overall potential impact of the with side effects. The fastest way to de- search, to turn away in pursuit of easier, less more complex and they're only going to get protease inhibitor (compared to that seen in velop resistance is to use the protease in- complex work in the field of basic science, worse as more powerful drugs become avail- more structured studies). hibitor at an inadequate or inconsistent and shy away from the difficult task which lies able at an outrageous cost to people who must Used in this fashion, the initial benefits dose level. ahead. rely on them." from a protease inhibitor may be over in six Sub-optimum use (these scenarios induce Similarly, the advent of protease inhibitors "The tragedy is that the problems are months, with little or no prospect for future some risk of diminished effectiveness and and their impact on viral load make it more mounting at the time of greatest hope within benefit from this class of drugs. Some argue more rapid resistance): necessary than ever that viral load testing be a the AIDS community as scientific progress that if that's the "real world" outcome, then so • Adding a protease inhibitor on top of routine part of the standard of care for HIV- means extending and improving the quality of be it since that's the way people will use these whatever else a person is doing, without infected people. It is time for the debates to life," Nelson said. drugs. consideration of drug resistance. end and for the third-party payers to stop Nelson said that the AIDS community would They maintain that at least there was some • Using a protease inhibitor with the most whining about costs. The expense of misman- work hard to find a compromise with Leean benefit, and that this trial tells us what we can potent two or three other drugs, all of aging the treatment of AIDS is the real cost which would protect Ryan White funding and realistically expect from a single protease in- them for the first time (prior to any op- with which they should be concerned. Viral use a combination of federal and state dollars hibitor used in this fashion, in this population. portunity for resistance). This, however, load testing will tell physicians when it is to expand the drug formulary . Such reasoning seems based on very low ex- leads to the unanswered question, "When time to start therapy, time to change therapy, ' ARCW has asked Leean to quickly convene pectations, both about the drugs and people's to start?" and time to withhold it. HIV medicine cannot an AIDS drug summit meeting among DHSS ability to act rationally. • "Pretesting for drug sensitivity" before be intelligently practiced without this critical and AIDS community leaders to achieve con- Other studies suggest that far more potent beginning a new combination (technology tool. , sensus on the drug program. April 25, 1996—May 8, 1996—WISCONSIN LIGHT-18 While Liberals Did Little, the Right Wing Questions and Answers on Bisexuality; Misconceptions Launched 1,600-Station Radio Behemoth Examining Stereotypes and Q: What is Bisexuality? State, says nobody wanted those stations-- sexual orientation. Bisexuals have always By Richard Shumate A: Bisexuality is the capacity for physical, except preachers and Christian activists, who been a part of as well as apart from the Les- An in-depth look at the Radical Right's romantic and/or emotional attraction to more saw the potential and started snatching up bian and Gay communities. It is important most powerful tool--and how it rallies the than one gender. A Bisexual identity affirms a those licenses by the dozen at cut-rate prices. that Bisexuals are included to accurately de- troops, raises money, and cements a world reality beyond dualistic categories of sexual With one small station and a satellite scribe the larger Gay community view with no room for debate or diversity. orientation and challenges the privileging of Bi- hookup, a whole host of James Dobson- Q: When the going gets tough, won't Second of a two-part series. single-gender orientation. heterosexual commu- * * * * wannabes suddenly had the technical base to sexuals hide in the Q: Do Bisexuals have to have partners of their same- reach nationwide. As the quantity of pro- nity? Don't Bisexuals dump The numbers behind Christian radio are satisfied? gramming mushroomed, even more Christian both genders to be gender partners for different-gender part- impressive—more than 1,600 stations, Bisexuality is the potential—not the re- stations proliferated, allowing national syndi- A: ners to pass as straight? stretching from coast to coast, many with quirement—for involvement with more than cators to create ever bigger empires. A: People leave relationships for all kinds news, advertising, morning show hosts, traffic gender. This involvement may mean "All of these people have set up their little one of reasons, not just the gender of their part- reports, the whole shebang. Station program- emotionally, in reality, or in fantasy. monarchies," says Jerry Sloan of Project Toc- sexually, ner. Anyone unable to make a commitment to mers have dozens of nationally-syndicated Bisexuals may have concurrent part- sin in Sacramento, who monitors Christian Some a relationship may use a person of any gender programs from which to choose when filling ners; others may relate to different genders at radio. "And everybody listening says 'yes' to leave it. up their schedules. various time periods. Most Bisexuals do not when the king speaks." To "pass" for straight and deny one's bi- Compare that to the struggle faced by peo- have to be involved with more than one gen- Under Federal Communications Commis- sexuality is just as painful and damaging for ple trying to create Gay and Lesbian radio. der at a time in order to feel fulfilled. sion rules, certain segments of both the AM Bisexuals as it is for Gays and Lesbians to While most major cities have some Gay pro- Q: Aren't Bisexuals "oversexed"? and FM dials are reserved for educational, stay in or re-enter the closet. Bisexuals are gramming on the air, not one station in the A: Attraction does not necessitate acting on public and non-profit broadcasters. Christian not heterosexual. United States is dedicated solely to Gay and Just as there is a range of be- radio owners hold many of these licenses as every desire. Q: Do some Bisexuals identify as hetero- Lesbian programming. And there are only two heterosexual society and the well. For example, 12 of the 29 non-profit li- haviors within sexual? What about Lesbian or Gay? Gay/Lesbian programs that are syndicated communities, there is also a censes in Alabama belong to Christian sta- Lesbian and Gay A: All human sexuality studies have found nationally. Some tions, according to Working Press of The range within the Bisexual community. that there is a notable disparity between what "We get a couple of hours here and there on be partner- Nation: TV and Radio Directory. But this is have one partner; some choose to people do (sexual behavior) and what people a few stations, and we have to fight to stay on partners. The Bisex- not a phenomenon unique to the South. In less; some have multiple call themselves (sexual identity). the air," says Jack Valinski, longtime host of ual population has the same variety of sexual Many people are unaware that identifying a weekly Gay program on KPFT in Houston-- California, 24 of the 107 non-profit licenses feature a Christian format. One company, activity as other groups. as Bisexual is even an option. (Significantly, a station owned by the progressive Pacifica Q: Can Bisexuals form long-term com- no studies have measured the incidence of Bi- off air Oakland-based Family Stations Inc., owns 39 Foundation that was once bombed the mitted relationships? sexual feelings and fantasies that have not by Right Wing extremists. "We're just a small stations nationwide. A: Bisexuality is a sexual orientation. It is been acted upon.) blip in comparison to what [Christian radio] However, more than two-thirds of the cur- independent of the lifestyle choice to be mo- Many bisexually behaving people do not is rent Christian stations are for-profit commer- doing." nogamous or polyamorous. Bisexuals are as identify as Bisexual for a number of reasons But Christian radio only has an estimated 4 cial stations. A large part of their revenue capable as anyone of making long-term rela- including fear of discrimination and social million listeners, an audience dwarfed by the stream comes from those nationally syndi- tionship commitments. Bisexuals live a vari- stigmatization from both heterosexual society size of the Gay/Lesbian community. How, cated programs, which in turn solicit dona- ety of lifestyles, as do Gay, Lesbians and het- and the Lesbian and Gay communities. then, did Right Wing Christians manage to tions from listeners of the local stations in erosexuals. The above was compiled by Dannielle get all of these stations? their network. Very few use a hard-sell direct Q: Isn't calling oneself "Bisexual" just a Raymond and first published by BiNet USA. Where do they find the money to keep them plea, in the manner of televangelist Oral Rob- phase a person goes through because he or It is used with permission of Bi Definition on the air and create enough programming to erts ("Send me $8 million or God is going to call me home"). she is afraid to "come out" as a Lesbian or of Milwaukee. fill an entire broadcast day? Gay man? The roots of the answers lie in the mid- Rather, they make gentle requests ("Please consider supporting this ministry with your A: Some people do go through a transitional 1980s, a time when FM radio, due to its supe- period of bisexuality on their way to adopting rior sound quality, was cementing its domi- financial contributions and your prayers"), of- Bi Definition, a New fer books and tapes for sale or build mailing a Lesbian, Gay or heterosexual identity. For nance over AM and many small AM stations many others, bisexuality remains a long-term were failing and up for sale. Barry Lynn, then lists from people who call in for information. Organization for "In some instances, [the syndicated shows] orientation. In fact, researchers are finding in the radio industry and now the executive out that homosexuality and heterosexuality director of Americans United for Church and buy air time from the local stations. In other instances, the show is donated because the are often transitional phases in the coming out Bisexuals, Forms Cream City Squares station is a non-profit," says Sloan. "The time process for Bisexual people. on a lot of these stations is incredibly inex- Q: Aren't Bisexuals just "confused"? in Milwaukee pensive. Sometimes, if they can get 10 listen- A: It is natural for Bisexuals, Gays and to Hold Flutterwheel ers to pay just $10 a month, [the syndicator] Lesbians to go through a period of confusion Milwaukee--Bi Definition is a Milwau- can still come out ahead." in the coming out process. Historically, soci- kee-based, non-profit organization, with the to Milwaukee Square According to Lynn, some national syndica- ety has stigmatized same-gender attractions mission of providing a sense of community tors will also give their programs for free to and denied the possibility of a bisexual ori- for individuals with a Bisexual self- Dances in May for-profit stations under a barter arrangement, entation. In this situation, confusion is an un- identification. Bi Definition will be holding in return for allowing national commercials to derstandable reaction until one is able to monthly meetings, offering social events, be Milwaukee—On Saturday and Sunday, air during the program (this is similar to the come out and fmd a supportive environment. involved in political activism and is currently May 18th and 19th, the Cream City Squares way television networks operate). Most Bisexuals are absolutely clear about publishing a regular newsletter, Bi All will be holding three square dances to cele- But Christian stations are also turning more their sexual orientation. Means. Counseling brate the club's graduation of this year's and more to direct advertising to make Q: Do people choose to be Bisexual? The group had its origins at The Mainstream class and to foster unity among money. Some of the ads are reminiscent of A: For Bisexuals the choice is to live openly Center of Milwaukee with a women's support subse- square dancers. late-night TV far down the dial--from multi- and honestly or to be silenced by the invisi- group. Another support group was These "Flutterwheel to Milwaukee" dances level marketing companies and purveyors of a bility of the closet. No one really knows the quently formed which 'included men as well. members are Mainstream, Plus, and Advanced levels. tonic said to remove "plaque" from listeners' origins of sexual orientation, including bi- When this co-ed session concluded, Emphasis will be on the Mainstream level. colons. Many are ads for Christian bookstores sexuality. However, whether it is biologically realized that there was interest in and a need Talented callers from Milwaukee, Racine and and products that you would hear advertised determined or not, sexual orientation should for an on-going organization to provide con- Chicago will provide fresh and interesting nowhere else, such as a book titled How To not determine one's access to full participa- tinued support for Bisexuals, support which is dancing. Introduce Your Jewish Friends To The tion in society. not often found in the hetero or homosexual The theme of the weekend's event is Messiah. Q: Should the Lesbian and Gay commu- communities. "Flutterwheel to Milwaukee (flutterwheel is a However, mainstream companies are also nities be inclusive of Bisexuals? Three founding members traveled to Madi- square dance call.) Decorations will be in a buying ads. For instance, Atlanta's most- A: Bisexuals are part of the generic defmi- son, to meet with the regional Bisexual or- butterfly motif. All these dances will be held prominent Christian station, WNIV-AM, has tion of Gay in the same way that Lesbians are ganization, Bi? Shy? Why?, and representa- in halls others than bar locations. aired ads and promotions sponsored by Chick- (see Don Clark's Loving Someone Gay). Be- tives of the national group, BiNET USA, to Several clubs from the midwest, belonging fil-A, Marriott hotels, Wendy's, the local Fox cause heterosexuals lump them all together, discuss the means necessary to begin the or- to the International Association of Gay Square TV affiliate, the Atlanta Symphony and the Bisexuals encounter the same kinds of har- ganization in Milwaukee. Dance Clubs have been invited to attend. All Atlanta Ballet (both the symphony and ballet assment and discrimination as Gays, Lesbians Regular meetings are held on the first Sun- are welcome. There is no discrimination on also advertise in local Gay publications). and Transgender people. day of each month. Interested individuals may any basis. And the only recourse for anyone upset by Bisexuals lose their jobs, their homes, and contact Carol Ringo at (414) 961-0082 or The cost of each dance is $6, or one can pay the anti-Gay content on these stations may be their children, and are discharged from the Steven Butler at (414) 483-5046 for further $15 for all three dances and save money. For to complain to sponsors on stations that have military when they are honest about their information. more information regarding times and loca- them. That's because the FCC, in 1987, tions, call (414) 643-5597. dropped the Fairness Doctrine, which re- The Cream City Squares teach a new class quired broadcasters to provide the opportunity from September to May. The club hosts a for comment from all sides when discussing regular Sunday square dance all year round. controversial issues on the public airwaves. Turn your LIFE INSURANCE into CASH, 800-GAY-VoicE. (800.429.8642) Your NEEDS must be met NOW. CASH,IOW. 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SRAM-HEAD REMALKANJ AGREEING (1511 The health concerns had led to speculation over a possible successor. No heir is apparent, and ARE EVEN MORL WORnakiJ FATHER? Mugabe said Friday that his party would choose his successor. He dispelled suggestions he 'DWI KIS • would retire soon, but did not rule out this would be his last term. Mugabe drew widespread international criticism last August for repeatedly denigrating Gays, describing them as "worse than dogs and pigs" and undeserving of human rights. Unrepentant, Mugabe agreed that many now view him as a bigot and his standing as a statesman may have suffered. "I don't care at all on that question," Mugabe said. "The world can go to hell. If the world goes homosexual, goodness me, I don't deserve to live on this world." Y'10.10v.1, IF THESE SPAYA-HEAD) EulycfitiEp ALL KNOW sop/NG /NE CoMnay:i PROBLEMS INSTEAD YoiSRE Ltay you Foi:711 As for President Nelson Mandela of neighboring South Africa, who backed a constitution OF reS5iNG WITH AverrEkj iltAr DopirCoi- "MI5 GIRL, ALBERTA. banning gay discrimination, Mugabe opined: "He might have gone along with a politically ac- ceRd THEM, MAYBE you No acid) GET NO MAN Wan fli7 cepted view expressed by a subsection of his people. But at heart I know he doesn't accept it." MARRIED GooD AND PRoPER COME DAY. up Wrill YoU. Gays "have no human rights at all," Mugabe said. '

Protection From Same-Sex Harassment AWAY, MOTHER THERESA St. Paul, MN-AP- A federal magistrate has ruled that employees are protected against sex- So4K rr WARD LOSE HER Stfist o:, of UP, BABE. I THINK ual harassment by a member of the same sex, adding to a series of conflicting court rulings on TEMPER AR01.1.10yok/. ,,,, ,,,,,,, 11115 Is WE Pa YOU STOP aoirr the subject. The decision by Magistrate Judge Jonathan Lebedoff allows car salesman Roal Gel. ID AIJ AETUAL RaNiAkE ME OcEA/ ,..:: •;...... Waag to continue his lawsuit against his former employer, Thomas Pontiac of Coon Rapids. •, otT"::" BLESSING. 70 A./DREy WI °1 ( Waag quit in 1994, alleging that he was sexually harassed by the dealership's general sales manager, Tom Bistodeau. I TRIED EARLIER AND W0 )0U MAKE THEM our clARK,E, My OWN NerritElt, WAS HOME. IVO Re TO BE THESE RABID FLESH OF My FLEsN,11110(5 The case is 8th U.S. DASuRE HE considered important because the Circuit Court of Appeals, which over- OUT 11/RNIC, A FMA1S 5,104.1 L'M TIE ANTICHRIST! Just 4ANTEP lb BROW- PROBABLY NEY'RE sees Minnesota, has not addressed the issue and lower courts are divided over it. WpRoE,RAMMER. 10 COME JIJS1REGutAR PECILE, WELL, sou *kW WM/ BHT ME 1010 Gon./C. RESCUE ME FROM MY A LITTLE 1...OG6EO DONT NEED THAT KIND OF In the case before Lebedoff, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission submitted STRA/ER-C70AF%ASE DEFRAUED SURRoVHDIRGS. OUT BY TNEJ le DYES MEANNESS IN M5 LIFE, MD MoIHOZ a legal opinion saying federal law covers same-gender sexual harassment. The magistrate MY DAUGHTER, 15 ALL. I DON'T WANT My CHO quoted from an EEOC manual stating that "the victim does not have to be of the opposite sex EXPOSED -ID 7! from the harasser." Waag contends that Bistodeau made unwelcome homosexual advances. Thomas Pontiac has asserted that Bistodeau is not gay. Mark Palma, an attorney for the dealer- ship, called Waag's charges "a total fabrication." Roux's will be adding a bit of "down PRIDEFEST Mama home Lou'siana" at the festival by offering a d ,s142,ial Continued from Page 1 menu of Cajun food. Mama Roux's justly DAMN RIGHT IT i5! Wiry RAW!, PLEASE SerkelliWG famed chefs will be forking up a special cat- ME OUR Community of UW-Milwaukee volunteers .SHoUtD I KEEP REACHING ittEr PLAY WITH CAN YoU 114.3 fish dinner on Friday night, a foot-stompin' OUT, ONLy To 6E1 REJECTED THE PHDPC rrf GRAS 11 lnyiE HELIJa1 will be building hoagies (subs) throughout the No7 A roy. Kum Hue 3141 DISCORD gustatory souvenir of warm moonlit nights on AGqint AND AGAIN ? IVC 1.1.40 weekend. IT! SHE POEN'," WART/DT-Au( THE REDAL bayou. -row? FINE! I 'EL NEVER 8,1froni. For those who like something a little "hot," the Walker's Point Cafe, will be heading a lit- SPEAK To HER AGAIN! there will be jalepeno peppers and zesty, eye- tle further west and offering up great, heaping watering springrolls at Gus', staffed by Tex-Mex chili, the kind, if you volunteers. helpings of PrideFest the sweat bead on your a j un Cooking want, that'll make forehead. Now that's good stuff? Like cheese? (If you're from Wisconsin, 0, 4. CLASSIFIEDS dare we even ask the question?) Try George's „.•...... famous hand-rolled mozzarella sticks to wow Garden Burgers, and they're so rich, so full of dairy state taste buds. So crisp on the barns. your juice that you'll savor every bite. so meltingly good inside, you'll un- This year PrideFest has rented the Ander- outside, (If you see a white flag nearby, that'll be Accomodations George can never make enough. son Corn Roaster. Capable of roasting 400 derstand why the cattle industry surrendering. Those Gar- Vegetarian Delights ears of corn per hour, everyone will be able to den Burgers are that good.) get their fill. Chanticleer Guest House—located on 30 private Last year, PrideFest could not keep up with This year, for the first time, a vegan burger And to Drink acres in picturesque Door County, WI. Suites in- the demand for vegetarian burgers. This year, will make its debut at the festival. This is Wisconsin, and in we clude: double whirlpool, fireplac&, private bath, en- however, there'll be plenty. They're called Wisconsin All vegetarian foods will be prepared on tertainment center, breakfast to room. For reserva- drink beer, golden in its stein, rich and frothy. separate grills. tion or color brochure, call Bryon and Darrin at In keeping with that tradition, Miller brands Organizations Burgers of any kind not your style? Try one (414) 746-0334 will be offered at all beer stands, which will of the cheese subs or garden pizzas. Both will be staffed by volunteers from the Lesbian Al- be available at PrideFest, as will big Idaho liance of Metro Milwaukee and the Saturday Volunteers & Ideas Needed Hurricane Body Improvement Productions Womyn's Music & Culture, P.O. potatoes, baked to a turn, and topped with Softball Beer League. Box 71268, Milwaukee, WI 53211. lots of broccoli, cheese or spicy tomato sauce. New to this year's festival will be wine Corn on the Cob coolers, served from a stand next to the pizza Penis and Nipple Enlargement GALANO CLUB. A social club serving the community. It's summer in Wisconsin—or it will be. parlor. As the poet said, "A glass of wine, a Custom vacuum pumps or surgical. Gain 1-3 recovering Gay and Lesbian Regularly scheduled AA, NA, Al-Anon, ACOA What's summer—or any festival—without book of verse and thou." PrideFest will sup- inches. Permanent. safe. Enhance For FREE erection. and other 12-step meetings. Open nightly. 2408 corn on the cob? 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Executive Of- positions available: Academic File #96CV002556 Name Change: 30708 State of smelled of the rich harvest that would fill the food stands, as well as bottled water. Affairs, Multicul- ficer, Federal Affairs, Legislative Wisconsin—Circuit Court, Milwaukee County Women's Issues. tural Issues, Shared Governance. In the matter of the change of name of Dennis Send cover Call (608) 263-3422 for job description. LeRoy Bunch to Queerscout. to: United letter, resume, three reference contacts Notice is hereby given, that at a regular term of Madison, WI 53703. Council, 122 State Street, #500, the Circuit Court of Milwaukee County, State of May 17th. Equal Opportunity Employer. Deadline Wisconsin, on the 13th day of May, 1996, at 10:30 a.m.. or as soon thereafter as can be heard and con- Housing/Rent sidered, the application of Dennis LeRoy Bunch to change his legal name and designation to Queer- scout, and for consideration of any and all further Mffivaukee--Availablenow. 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Confidential inquires to: Wisconsin FREE admission when you work Light, Box 70, 1843 N. Palmer, Milwaukee, WI CLASSIFIEDS 53212. Replies will be forwarded. PrideFest: June 7, 8 & 9 CLASSIFIED ORDERS: Completely fill out this form and mail to WISCONSIN LIGHT, 1843 N7 Palmer, Milwaukee, WI 53212. YES! Count me in as a PrideFest Volunteer: RATES ARE $2 for each line. Each line can contain up to 42 characters, (including spaces). Indicate if you would like a BOLD HEADLINE of up to three words above your ad for an additional $2.50. Also indicate classification under which your ad is to be run. Name: Phone DEADLINE for placing a classified ad in WISCONSIN LIGHT is noon Wednesday prior to publication. If you mail your ad we must receive it on or before Wednesday. NO CREDIT or BILLING Address: SERVICES are offered, and we DO NOT accept any classifieds on the phone for placements or renewals. City: State Zip You will be called to verify availability -AVIIRESS IgneFIP

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