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SLDN HOLDS BY KATE SOSIN fulfillment of Gerber/Hart’s mission as a library, an ar- membership as well as minutes from meetings. We seek a NATIONAL chives and a cultural center. The space will offer a sitting renewed openness in changing and revitalizing the gover- DINNER The Gerber/Hart Library, Chicago’s LGBT library and ar- area and a meeting room that also will serve as an exhibit nance and leadership vacuum of the organization as well pagE 5 chives, has announced that it will move to Rogers Park at gallery. Two rooms are being designed and constructed as an explanation as to why community involvement has the end of April. to protect and preserve the library’s archives and special reached its current state. We wish the board to address in The library announced the move via email to its listserv. collections.” detail those efforts being made to bring more interested The new location is in Clark Point Plaza, 6500 N. Clark St. However, the announcement does not satisfy all. A individuals into leadership positions. We demand that in “In 1998 we moved to the Granville location knowing group calling itself “Friends of Gerber/Hart”—which pre- accordance with the mission statement of the archives.” that we would eventually outgrow the space,” said Board viously sent a letter to Sendziak, asking her to delay the Windy City Times has reported that questions remain as President Karen Sendziak, in a statement. “Our needs move and open up the board of directors—said the new whether or not Sendziak’s term as president has exceeded have changed and the library board feels that the time building does not answer its concerns about the library. limits set by the bylaws, the last known copy of which has come to move.” “I think the ‘For rent’ sign was maybe more of a trigger,” dates back to 2000. The announcement came after more than a month of said Owen Keehnen, a member of the group and former Such information is not available as the library has not silence on the fate of the library, after Windy City Times Gerber/Hart board member. “The building looks great, but responded to questions from WCT sent the last week of first reported that its current location was for rent. WCT our issues aren’t really with the venue.” January. Included in those questions is a request for the has reported that questions remain about why the library Asked to clarify what “Friends of Gerber/Hart” was seek- library’s current bylaws and an answer about why the li- decided to move and whether or not it is complying with ing, the group released a statement: brary has decided to move. its bylaws. “We, The Friends of Gerber/Hart, call for the leadership According to the organization’s mailing sent March 6, of Gerber/Hart to be transparent in its position as a not- Turn to page 22 “the new space is being constructed to ensure the utmost for-profit organization, providing full access to board

TRANSGENDER ACTRESS Living in LAVERNE COX page 43 ‘America’ Before coming to Chicago March 27 for an AIDS Foundation of Chicago event, playwright Tony Kushner talked with Windy City Times about, among other things, AIDS and his groundbreaking work, Angels in America. Photo by Joan Marcus

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page 32 taking in Natural election With primary election day right around the corner (March 20), Windy toronto City Times has charts for all state candidates, plus interviews with page 46 figures such as out lesbian Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner Debra Shore (above), who’s running for re-election. All the political fun starts on page 13. 2 March 14, 2012 WINDY CITY TIMES

A MESSAGE TO WINDY CITY TIMES READERS FROM BILL KELLEY

As someone who has been active in the fight for equality since before Stonewall, I want to tell you about a pioneer in the gay rights movement who is running for judge.

Former State Representative Ellis Levin was one of the first Illinois politicians we could count on as a reliable ally for Chicago’s LGBTQ communities. Besides being an early sponsor of Illinois’ first bills to outlaw discrimination because of sexual orientation, Ellis sponsored hate crimes legislation to force law enforcement to take attacks on our communities seriously.

When the AIDS crisis hit in the 1980s, Ellis was again our point person. He sponsored the AIDS Confidentiality Act; he supported funds for treatment and public awareness; and he backed laws ensuring long-term care for people with AIDS. Bill Kelley and Ellis Levin In 1977, Ellis became the state’s first elected official to march with us in the Pride Parade. For these and many other reasons, Ellis was inducted into the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame as a Friend of the Community.

Ellis had the guts to stand up for us when it was not popular. Now we need to stand up for him. Please join me in supporting ELLIS LEVIN for Judge in the 8th Subcircuit (Cole vacancy). Punch 191!

Thank you,

William B. Kelley Former Chairperson, Cook County Commission on Human Rights* Former Co-Chairperson, Illinois Gay Rights Task Force*

P.S. The Chicago Bar Association stated that Ellis is Qualified, stating that “Mr. Levin is highly regarded for his integrity and knowledge of the law.”

*For identification only

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Sherlock WCT Ad.indd 1 2/8/2012 9:14:21 PM 4 March 14, 2012 WINDY CITY TIMES political points of view, and pray that our Church ONLINE AT will remain in Christ’s love.” Priest who denied LGBT Catholics greeted news of Guarnizo’s re- WINDYCITYMEDIAGROUP.COM moval with relief. NATIONAL NEWS “What happened to Barbara Johnson and her lesbian communion family has saddened and outraged Catholics around the country and across the globe,” said Marianne Duddy-Burke, executive director of Dignity USA, an advocacy organization. placed on leave “I hope that any Church official tempted to use the Eucharist as a weapon or punishment by Chuck Colbert will take notice of what happened here, and re- —Va. school board frain from similar action.” rewords “cross- A priest in the Washington, D.C., archdiocese For his part, Francis DeBernardo, executive dressing” policy who denied communion to a lesbian at her director of New Ways Ministry, said, “The Arch- mother’s funeral has been removed from minis- diocese of Washington’s removal of Fr. Marcel —Del. governor (left): try and placed on administrative leave. Guarnizo from priestly duties and parish life Marriage will happen A three-paragraph letter from an archdiocesan pending an investigation is a good first step to- official, dated March 9, broke the news over the wards ensuring that full and just reconciliation —Chick-fil-A deals weekend. can occur for Barbara Johnson, her family, and with fake flyers The correspondence said that “effective today, the people of St. John Neumann parish.” Father Marcel Guarnizo’s assignment at St. John “Though the cruel and insensitive way that Fr. Neumann is withdrawn and he has been placed Guarnizo treated Ms. Johnson at her mother’s on administrative leave with his priestly facul- funeral is not mentioned in Bishop Knestout’s eulogy for her deceased mother and his inability ties removed until such time as an inquiry into letter, it should definitely be included in any in- to accompany the family to the cemetery for the his actions at the parish is completed.” vestigation of ‘intimidating behavior,’ since that final prayers were clues to some serious prob- Bishop Barry Knestout also said “credible al- label can be accurately applied to his denial of lems,” she said. legations” against the priest for “intimidating communion to Ms. Johnson at her mother’s fu- “Hopefully, this whole incident will prompt behavior toward parish staff and others that Barbara Johnson. Photo by Marvin Joseph neral,” said DeBernardo. “For that reason, Ms. diocesan authorities throughout the church to is incompatible with proper priestly ministry” Johnson and her family most certainly should be keep a more careful eye on their personnel. prompted the action. consulted in this investigation.” The bishop also cited “the grave nature of Quality control in ministry is hard to measure vative bloggers have defended Guarnizo at the A gay-positive ministry of healing, reconcili- these allegations,” subsequent “confusion in the but such egregious actions surely meet the test same time challenging Johnson’s version of the ation and social justice for LGBT Catholics, New parish” and parishioners’ “concerns” as reasons for inadequacy,” said Hunt, based at WATER, story by citing anonymous sources as witnesses Ways again called for “better training for priests for prohibiting Guarnizo “from exercising any the Women’s Alliance for Theology, Ethics, and to the incident in their disputing of her account. and church professionals for ministering to and priestly ministry” in the archdiocese “until all Ritual located in Silver Spring, Maryland. Johnson has also been inaccurately dismissed with LGBT people and their family members.” matters are appropriately resolved with the hope WATER is a feminist educational center and in the conservative blogosphere, she said, as a Offering his assessment, Chicago-based Joe that he might return to ministry.” social justice network. “Muslim, Buddhist, and communist.” Murray, executive director of the local Rainbow Knestout’s letter was addressed to archdioc- More than two weeks ago, Barbara Johnson Reached by telephone, Johnson said, “I am a Sash Movement, zeroed in on LaHood’s distanc- esan clergy. His formal title is vicar general and was denied communion during her mother’s fu- confirmed Catholic who has been greatly influ- ing Guarnizo’s removal from the communion moderator of the curia, which means he is in neral Mass on Saturday, Feb. 25, when the pre- enced by the work of Thomas Merton, a Trappist incident. “The Archdiocese has not condemned effect chief of staff for Cardinal Donald Wuerl, siding priest, Father Guarnizo, told her, “I can- monk.” the actions of Father Guarnizo in denying Ms. the archdiocese’s spiritual leader. not give you communion because you live with “One of the most relevant quotes of Merton, Johnson communion,” said Murray. During Sunday Masses, Rev. Thomas G. La- a woman, and in the eyes of the church that is a she added, “is his saying something to the ef- “[It has] merely said another action of the Hood, pastor of St. John Neumann, read the sin.” fect that before he died, he wanted to be the priest has forced them to suspend him. Linking letter to parishioners, saying Guarnizo’s removal His denial stunned Johnson, a lifelong Catho- best Buddhist he could be. If that’s good enough the two actions together would be a naive posi- was not related to the funeral Mass incident, but lic and former Catholic schoolteacher, who lives, for a Catholic Trappist monk, who is one of the tion,” Murray said, adding, “This a sly move on “pertains to actions over the past week or two,” in Washington, D.C., with a partner of 20 years. most holy men of the 20th Century, that’s good the part of the archdiocese to make them look a point LaHood reiterated. Johnson has local ties here, having lived in enough for me.” good, while at the same time maintaining unof- Before reading the letter, LaHood said, “As we Chicago for six years from 1986-1992. Johnson went on to say her “embracing of ficial support for the priests actions as far as the know there’s been disagreement within the par- For its part, the Washington, D.C., Archdio- the teachings of the Buddha, in addition to the Eucharist.” ish over how and to whom Communion is dis- cese acknowledged in a statement that Guarnizo teachings I learned as child and hold dear to A priest of the Moscow archdiocese (Russia), tributed. From my perspective this disagreement had acted inappropriately, saying, “Any issues this day, is no contradiction for me.” Guarnizo has served at St. John Neumann’s for a and related emotions flow from love. Love for regarding the suitability of an individual to re- “Nothing I have done or said in relationship to year. Christ, really and truly present in the Eucharist. ceive communion should be addressed by the Buddhism conflicts whatsoever with my identity Nonetheless, Guarnizo grew up in northern However, how we live out this love is important. priest with that person in a private, pastoral and practice as a Catholic.” Virginia and has spent much time in ministry in The Scriptures tell us that we are known above setting.” In response to the letter announcing Guarni- Russia and Eastern Europe, which Murray said, all by how we love.” The Washington archdiocesan policy of not zo’s removal, the Johnson family released a “should raise concerns about a more intense “I realize this letter is hard to hear. Please withholding communion and for priests to coun- statement saying they “continue to pray for the form of clericalism, because of the cultural re- keep mind that this is a first personnel issue, sel Catholics privately is similar to the rule in Archdiocese of Washington, Father Guarnizo, ligious differences.” dealing with issues of ministry in the church. the Chicago archdiocese under leadership of Car- and all Catholics during this time of upheaval. Lesbian feminist theologian Mary E. Hunt, Father Guarnizo will have every opportunity to dinal Francis George. While we understand this letter does not per- Ph.D., agreed. “While the Archdiocese has gone present his position,” said LaHood. Johnson also received an apology through tain to the events that occurred at our mother’s to some lengths to say that the removal of the An audio recording of LaHood’ comments was correspondence from Knestout. funeral, we are hopeful that Bishop Knestout’s priest from pastoral ministry was unrelated to posted at www.restore-dc-catholicism.com. the refusal to give communion to Barbara John- decision will ensure that no others will have to Turn to page 6 Specifics of the “actions” transpiring “over the undergo the traumatic experiences brought upon son, one hopes that that action, combined with past week or two” are not yet clear. But conser- our family. We urge all Catholics to put aside his apparent unwillingness to sit politely for her

JUDGE KAY MARIE SUPPORT DELORT FOR THE COURT JuDgE Mathias William HANLON DELORT DEMOCRAT FOR Democrat for Appellate Court APPELLATE PUNCH (Cahill vacancy) Punch 112 COURT 113 EnDORsED by: (Cahill Vacancy) Chicago Tribune Personal PAC “HIGHLY QUALIFIED” IVI/IPO Chicago Bar Association Cong. Jan schakowsky “RECOMMENDED” • CBA “Highly Qualified” Cong. Mike Quigley • ISBA “Highly Qualifed” President Toni Preckwinkle Lesbian & Gay Bar Association • Chicago Council of Lawyers “Well Qualified” • “Qualified” or “Recommended” by all other bar associations www.supportdelortforthecourt.com • EXPERIENCE • INTEGRITY • INDEPENDENCE Paid for by Support Delort for the Court Committee Paid for by Friends of Kay Marie Hanlon WINDY CITY TIMES March 14, 2012 5 the Barry Winchell Courage Award to the group and worries as the families of all military mem- of plaintiffs in the organization’s ongoing law- bers and should not be denied the same support. suit challenging the Defense of Marriage Act Recently deceased Frank Kameny (who was in SLDN hosts (DOMA) and seeking equal recognition, sup- the military before he started his activism) and port and benefits for the partners of active duty David Guy Gainer (a recently deceased member military members. The award is named for an of the SLDN board of directors) were remem- national dinner infantry soldier murdered by a fellow soldier five bered at the event. years into the military’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell era. Retired Army Col. Margarethe Cammermeyer By Jean Albright the recent pictures of gay and lesbian service- Winchell’s parents were on stage for the presen- also spoke. She is a highly decorated officer who members sharing an embrace, or first kiss with a tation. made news in the 1990s when she answered a Active duty military members, now free to at- loved one, when they return home from duty— One of the plaintiffs, Chief Warrant Officer security clearance question honestly and there- tend in uniform without repercussions, were a just like any other family. It’s a reminder that Charlie Morgan, spoke for the group of plain- by challenged the military’s ban on homosexual- large and visual part of the approximately 900 the men and women of our armed forces have tiffs. She is battling battling incurable stage ity. attending the Servicemembers Legal Defense handled repeal with the professionalism and IV breast cancer and is fighting for full military MSNBC openly gay correspondent Thomas Rob- Network (SLDN) annual dinner in Washington, class that we have come to expect from the fin- family benefits to be extended to her spouse and erts emceed the event. D.C., March 3. est fighting force in the world.” children. She said that the families of gay and Photo by Tracy Baim; more online at www. “History in the Making” was the first national SLDN co-founder Michelle Benecke presented lesbian servicemembers face the same burdens WindyCityMediaGroup.com dinner after repeal of the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT). SLDN was originally created in response to DADT becoming law, and the din- ner was the group’s 20th. In the impressive venue of the National Build- ing Museum, Valerie Jarrett, senior advisor to President Obama, delivered the keynote address. She spoke of Obama’s support of the repeal of DADT. “From the day he took office, the president was unwavering in his commitment to repeal of DADT,” she said. “In a speech shortly after taking office, he made it clear that, ‘We should not be punishing patriotic Americans who have stepped forward to serve their country.’ “And throughout that time, the President’s team worked tirelessly with groups such as SLDN, with our military, with members of Con- gress—building a coalition that could get the job done. Because repealing DADT was not just about changing the law, but about creating an atmosphere of tolerance for one another.” She went on to say, “Perhaps the most remark- able thing about what we have achieved to- gether is that after just a few months, it already appears so unremarkable. Col. Stewart Bornhoft, USA, (Ret.) and Pat and Wally Kutteles, parents of murdered Pfc. Barry L. Winchell, with the plaintiffs receiving the Barry “I’m sure that all of you have seen some of Winchell Courage Award. Photo by Tracy Baim; many more photos online at www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com

Michael Forti will bring over 30 Among Michael Forti’s key supporters are: Rated “Highly Qualified”, H “Qualified”, or “Recommended” years of federal and state courtroom Congressman Michael Quigley H Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky H Chicago Bar Association H experience and knowledge to the Cook H Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Chicago Council of Lawyers H H Illinois State Bar Association County Circuit Court. A graduate of Debra Shore, MWRD H H Lesbian and Gay Bar Association State Representative Kelly Cassidy H Northwestern University School of Law, H Cook County Bar Association State Representative Sara Feigenholtz H Women’s Bar Association Michael is the only candidate in his race H State Representative Greg Harris H Black Women’s Bar Association H found Highly Qualified by the Chicago State Representative Deb Mell H Hispanic Lawyers Association H Alderman James Cappleman H Puerto Rican Bar Association Bar Association and ranked Qualified H Alderman Joe Moore H Asian American Bar Association or Recommended by every other H Alderman Ameya Pawar H Hellenic Bar Association H Alderman Tom Tunney H Decalogue Society of Lawyers bar association. He is the endorsed H Judge Tom Chiola (Retired) candidate in the Simmons Vacancy for H Hon. Carol Ronen H Circuit Judge of Cook County. Michael Bauer H Art Johnston Punch 158 On Tuesday, March 20Th Vote for Michael forti

Paid for the Friends for Forti. 6 March 14, 2012 WINDY CITY TIMES ones to see progress because a lot of people just don’t know about them and most don’t want to. Former HRC figure It breaks my heart,” she said. Shepard highlighted infighting among mem- bers of the LGBT community, calling for individu- announces bid als to unify and fight for each other, not with each other. This led Shepard into the crux of her message: End hatred toward all people. “Ignorance is a huge factor in hate. We hate for Congress what we don’t trust or understand,” said Shepa- rd. by Charlsie Dewey people taking chances, taking great risks. So I Representatives of the Matthew Shepard Foun- decided to put my name out there and I was told dation passed out purple bracelets with “Erase Addressing a room full of supporters in Grand at the beginning that we had a one-in-20 shot, hate” printed on them to remind attendees to Rapids, Mich., March 10, Trevor Thomas, former now we are within reach. That thrills me. We are remove the word “hate” from their vocabularies. communications director for the Servicemembers in the margin of error.” “We use the word ‘hate’ so freely that we don’t Legal Defense Network (SLDN) and former Hu- Just days before making his official announce- remember the impact it has,” said Greg Green- man Rights Campaign deputy director of com- ment, Thomas received endorsements from for- halge, development director of the Matthew munications, officially kicked off his campaign mer Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm and former Shepard Foundation. “Your story is the most for Michigan’s 3rd District Congressional seat at Lt. Gov. John Cherry. powerful tool in erasing hate. What you say has The Gallery at Bar Divani. Thomas worked on Granholm’s successful 2006 a huge impact.” Thomas, an openly gay candidate, is hoping re-election campaign. Judy Shepard. Pic by Jamie Anne Royce to oust the current seat holder, Republican U.S. Former Kent County Republican Party Chair Rep. Justin Amash, in November. First, he must Bob Eleveld, who was also chair of the 2000 Minnesota school win the primary against Democratic challenger Michigan Presidential Campaign for John Mc- district settles Steve Pestka. Cain, introduced Thomas. “I believe strongly that what he [Amash] Thomas shares many of the values of former Judy Shepard with LGBT students The Departments of Justice and Education, brought to the table I can match ... the Demo- President and Grand Rapids native Gerald R. together with six private student plaintiffs and cratic Caucus at the federal level is much differ- Ford, and is counting on supporters like Eleveld, takes stage the Anoka-Hennepin School District, filed a pro- ent than the GOP Caucus. The GOP Caucus is sig- also a Ford supporter, to help him win the tradi- posed consent decree in the U.S. District Court nificantly younger. There are not enough young tionally red area. The primary is Aug. 7. for the District of Minnesota, resolving com- Thomas will hold a Chicago event at Black at the Center By Jamie Anne Royce plaints of sex-based harassment of middle and Rock Pub and Kitchen, 3614 N. Damen Ave., high school students in the school district, ac- Thursday, March 22, 7-9 p.m. Contribu- Judy Shepard, LGBT-rights activist and mother cording to a press release. tion levels start at $25. Email TrevorTho- of hate-crime victim Matthew Shepard, spoke at The students in the case will share in a [email protected] or see www.TrevorFor- the Center on Halsted on March 10, touting a $270,000 cash settlement. Congress.com. message of acceptance and education. If approved by the court, the consent decree Shepard’s talk was the opening event for will, among other things, ensure that the school ABA to issue first H.E.R. Day, an afternoon of workshops dedicated district: to women’s health, education and recreation. —Retains an expert consultant in the area of Stonewall Award Matthew was a Wyoming man who, in 1998, For the first time ever, an American Bar As- sex-based harassment to review the district’s was tied to a fence, beaten and left for dead sociation (ABA) commission will formally honor policies and procedures concerning harassment; because he was gay. Since her son’s death, Judy lawyers who have considerably advanced LGBT —Develops and implements a comprehensive set up a foundation in Matthew’s name, spread- individuals in the legal profession and success- plan for preventing and addressing student-on- ing a message of acceptance and successfully fully championed LGBT legal causes, according student sex-based harassment at the middle and advocating for LGBT people to be included in to a press release. high schools; federal hate crimes legislation. The ABA Commission on Sexual Orientation —Enhances and improves its training of facul- “I want to do something beyond his death. I and Gender Identity is taking nominations of ty, staff and students on sex-based harassment; want to do something for his friends that are exceptional lawyers, judges and legal academics —Hires or appoints a Title IX coordinator to still here,” said Shepard. for its inaugural Stonewall Award. Nominations ensure proper implementation of the district’s Because she established the foundation and must be submitted electronically by 6 p.m. ET sex-based harassment policies and procedures was outspoken about Matthew’s death, Shepard May 31. The commission will announce award and district compliance with Title IX; said she lost some friends who thought her “ac- recipients in September, and the presentation —Conducts ongoing monitoring and evalua- tions were inappropriate for a grieving mother.” ceremony will take place February 2013. tions of its anti-harassment efforts; and “The prejudice I feel now is people who won’t See www.americanbar.org/groups/sexual_ori- —Submits annual compliance reports to the let me move on from being a grieving mother to Trevor Thomas at his campaign launch. Photo entation/stonewall_award.html. departments. an activist,” Judy said. by Charlsie Dewey The consent decree will remain in place for Because H.E.R. day was a women’s event, she five years. also addressed the issue of including transgen- “Harassment by or against students in schools der females in women’s-only spaces. is unacceptable, and not a ‘rite of passage’ to be “As individuals, we should be accepted as who endured by anyone. Parents are entitled to know Vote for Endorsed by we are and express our femininity in any way we that their children will be safe in school every want,” Judy said. day,” said Thomas E. Perez, assistant attorney Community Leaders When speaking of the fight for full federal LGBT general for the Civil Rights Division. We Trust equality, Shepard lamented the lack of progress overall, especially for transgender people. Judge Tom Chiola (retired) “Transgender [people] will probably be the last Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky 8th Subcircuit - Chiola Vacancy Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle PRIEST from page 4 from a lay minister, during the funeral Mass, State Representative Greg Harris she said. State Representative Sara Feigenholtz “I am sorry that what should have been a Johnson voiced praise for Knestout’s apol- celebration of your mother’s life, in light of State Representative Ann Williams ogy and LaHood’s pastoral care. her faith in Jesus Christ, was overshadowed Alderman Tom Tunney Initially, Johnson “reached out to Father by a lack of pastoral sensitivity,” the bishop Alderman James Cappleman Marcel through e-mail,” she said, but getting wrote. no reply, “I wrote to LaHood. He was loving, Committeeman Carol Ronen Altogether, the most hurtful of Guarnizo’s pastoral, compassionate and very kind in our MWRD Commissioner Debra Shore actions was his not being present at the cem- subsequent telephone conversation.” Michael Bauer etery with the family for their mother’s burial. Asked about her initial insistence on receiv- Yvette Chavez That is “most egregious and upsetting to ing an apology from Guarnizo, Johnson said, Dalila Fridi us,” said Johnson during a telephone inter- “I am done.” Art Johnston view. And yet, “I will always welcome a conver- Ray J. Koenig III “It wasn’t my funeral, it was our mother’s sation with him, always,” she said. “I have Bennett Lawson funeral. As her children who adore her, it was prayed that the two of us could have a con- our responsibility to make sure she had a Jacob J. Meister Punch versation because I think we are more alike Gamrath and Chiola Dawn Clark Netsch 182 beautiful and holy funeral, a sacred ritual for than different in our love for the Church.” Sam Toia # her soul,” Johnson explained. “I am the kind of person who likes reso- Highly Qualified * Chicago Bar Association Although Guarnizo refused her the Eucha- PAID FOR BY lution,” Johnson added. “I would cherish a Endorsed by CITIZENS FOR JUDGE GAMRATH rist, Johnson in fact received communion direct, private conversation.” WINDY CITY TIMES March 14, 2012 7 by association, Brier said that such an exhibit sought to reveal the complexity of identity and ‘Out in Chicago’ its relationship to matters like class and race: “Material culture doesn’t become queer because it was touched by a gay. Queerness [is] an inter- curators bare all pretive strategy.” Asked about what parts of putting together by Yasmin Nair said that those who opposed the display were the exhibit were most fulfilling, Brier and Austin afraid it would become the “Mapplethorpe of the spoke of their surprise at “how many new audi- The Chicago History Museum (CHM) hosted the exhibit,” especially given the then-controversy ences we reached out to,” especially the many last of this season’s “Out at CHM” programs with around the 2010 David Wojnarowicz exhibit in groups of youth from diverse communities in a panel discussion, “Curators Bare All”—about the “Hide/Seek” exhibit at the Smithsonian. and around Chicago. They also said that while its “Out in Chicago” exhibit, which is set to The wheel was eventually replaced with a black they had expected opposition, they were pleas- close on March 26. The event took place at the bra from the Black Bra party, which has come to antly surprised to not see any public displays of museum March 8. replace the Capricorn Party. For Brier, the wheel, the same, such as protests. Questions from the audience touched upon The exhibit’s co-curators, Jill Austin and Jen- with its very specific sexual instructions, had Jill Austin. Photo by Yasmin Nair nifer Brier, worked on the exhibit for three years been a way to indicate how lesbians were creat- the issue of how people might make up their before its unveiling in May 2011. They discussed ing their own sexual selves whereas a black bra minds about whether to leave their materials to the many often difficult decisions they had to is an object that conveys very specific meanings her response was, “No, but she lived with other the Gerber/Hart or to the museum. The curators make about what materials to include in or ex- to a straight audience. The curators have writ- women” and that “she belongs here not because concurred that a lot would depend on which in- clude from the exhibit, and how and why they ten about this specific aspect of the exhibit in she’s a lesbian, but because she belongs to our stitution would be the best place for materials decided upon the various themes: individuals a jointly written article slated to appear in the queer past.” and how the public might gain the most access and their bodies, family and home, communi- journal Radical History Review. With respect to Addams, they said they did not to and use from the materials. Austin pointed ties, and political action. The discussion also touched upon the issue of want to be overly celebratory and Austin point- out that CHM’s interest lay in what was best for The discussion was moderated by Bill Savage, deciding what and/or who might be considered ed out she had been a woman of contradictions. materials, not in procuring them for the sake of a senior lecturer in English at Northwestern gay or lesbian enough to be included in the ex- While she stood up for their rights, Addams of- doing so: “There’s no rivalry that exists. We look University and a researcher of Chicago history. hibit. The curators spoke of Jane Addams, and ten told the young girls she worked with “not at what’s best for the collection.” Brier added, His brother—Dan Savage, well-known syndi- of being asked if their inclusion of her meant to have fun in the streets.” About the larger “Nobody owns the gay past but we do all need cated sex columnist—was announced as a last- that they considered her a lesbian. Brier said impulse to sometimes declare something gay to do our best to preserve it.” minute addition to the panel on the day of the event. The latter contributed some observations and several lively quips that kept the audience laughing, but the discussion focused mostly on the curators’ work. Punch Austin and Brier discussed how they were able #173 to “mine” the museum’s own extensive archives and catalogs and discover items that had until Elect Judge then not been seen by the public or even by many researchers. Among the finds that emerged from their research were two photographic nega- tives of images of Evelyn “Jackie” Bross, who was charged with dressing as a man in 1943, and whose subsequent arrest and trial set off a firestorm of protest that caused an emendation Peter Vilkelis in the cross-dressing law. Democrat-Circuit Court of Cook County The discovery of these negatives would have been remarkable enough but it would then be- come part of an even more surprising discovery on March 20, 2012 for some visitors to the museum. A female visi- tor to the exhibit who saw the photos of Bross recognized her as her husband’s great-aunt, and Appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court and Assigned to Child Protection came back with her third-grader daughter, tell- ing her, “You need to see this. It’s about your The Chicago Bar Association found Peter Vilkelis... “enjoys an outstanding family.” Brier said that while “we tend to think of cross-dressing as part of an identity,” it was reputation for his integrity, legal knowledge, trial skills, temperament and also, crucially, for many, a question of finding fine demeanor.” work: “It was easier to find a job as a man than as a woman.” At the same time, added Austin, 30 years experience as a trial lawyer and former prosecutor such moments also show that we might today consider transgender history “has always been part of this [city’s history] from the beginning.” Endorsed by Ald. Tom Tunney Class and race matters were central to how the curators conceived the telling of the story of Chicago’s LGBTQ history. They sought to make Judge Vilkelis was recommended by the following organizations: the city’s backdrop of widening racial segrega- tion and gentrification over the course of its • The Black Women Lawyers’ Association • The Hellenic Bar Association history integral to the narrative about the his- • The Cook County Bar Association * The Lesbian and Gay Bar Association tory of its LGBTQ community. As an example, • The Decalogue Society of Lawyers • The Women’s Bar Association of Illinois Brier described how they integrated an image of a heterosexual family from an advertisement for the Carl Sandburg Village, an urban renewal In addition to the Chicago Bar Association and the Chicago Council of Lawyers, project begun in the 1960s and located near Judge Vilkelis was found “Qualified” by the following organizations: the museum itself. It was, she said, “the mo- ment when heterosexuality entered the exhibit ... showing that the way that housing gets built • The Asian American Bar Association is a queer story.” It was also a sign “that gay • The Illinois State Bar Association Chicago is not just Boystown.” • The Hispanic Lawyers Association Prompted by Bill Savage’s question about what was left out, Austin and Brier put their responses in the context of what they described as a brave act on the part of the museum: to even support www.friendsofjudgepetervilkelis.com or 312-291-1361 such an exhibit. They went on to speak about the exclusion of some of the more overtly sexual material they had hoped to include, such as a The Chicago Council of Lawyers found Peter Vilkelis... “has good legal ability prop from the famous Capricorn Party (an annual and is praised for his litigation skills. He has substantial ... experience in more lesbian party). They had wanted to display the complex matters.” “Wheel of Debauchery,” a handmade party game that included descriptions of sexual/erotic acts but, in the end, as Brier put it, “it did not pass Paid for by Friends of Judge Peter Vilkelis curatorial review” [by a larger committee]. She 12 March 14, 2012 WINDY CITY TIMES

According to the suit, the officers tried to Lakeview bar under Trans woman cover up the incident later. suing Cicero police “Subsequent to this formal complaint, De- fendant Officers Harris and Calderon wrote an fire for sexism allegations for bias, harassment entirely new police report that included false BY KATE SOSIN Beaty, both men suffered multiple stab wounds BY KATE SOSIN and fabricated allegations of their encounter and were transported to Advocate Illinois Ma- and interactions with Ms. Feliciano in order A Lakeview bar has come under fire over allega- sonic Medical Center, where Atkinson was pro- A young transgender woman has filed a fed- to cover up their illegal, discriminatory and tions that it does not serve women during peak nounced dead and VanStephens was listed in eral lawsuit against the Town of Cicero and unconstitutional treatment of Ms. Feliciano business hours. critical condition. two of its police officers, claiming she was and avoid any discipline or liability for vio- According to reports, Wang’s, 3317 N. Broad- The men were mutual combatants, police said. discriminated against because of her gender lating her rights guaranteed under the United way, has denied service to women not accompa- VanStephens suffered multiple stab wounds in identity. States Constitution and Illinois law,” the law- nied by men after 11 p.m. the abdomen. Bianca Feliciano, a Chicago resident, claims suit states. The Huffington Post broke the story in an in- The fight broke out on the 600 block of West that two Cicero police officers singled her out Ray Hanania, a spokesperson for the Town depth look at the bar, which shares a location Stratford Place March 5. for arrest because she is transgender and then of Cicero, said that he cannot comment on with Wakamono sushi restaurant. According to VanStephens’ next court date is March 26 at continued to threaten and taunt her. the pending litigation. He did, however, say the Huffington Post, a sign in the bar notes that 26th and California. According to the lawsuit, filed in February, that he believes that both officers named in women will not be served after 11 p.m. police officers Scott Harris and Jose Calderon the suit are still employed by the Cicero Po- More than half of dozen reports of gender dis- Rick Garcia stopped Feliciano and a “companion because lice Department and have not been subject to crimination at Wang’s can be found in the bar’s they were in an area ‘known for a high con- disciplinary action. Yelp.com reviews. joins TCRA staff centration of prostitution-related activity.’” “They did investigate, and are investigating Wrote one woman: “My girlfriend went up to BY KATE SOSIN The suit states that Feliciano was not do- the charges,” Hanania added. the bar to ask for the drink menu, and he liter- ing anything that would suggest she or her Hanania said that Cicero has strong policies ally told her: ‘I can’t serve you unless you are Veteran activist Rick Garcia has joined the staff companion were engaged in sex work. against discrimination. accompanied by a man.’ At first, she thought of The Civil Rights Agenda (TCRA), Executive Di- The lawsuit alleges that both officers were Joey Mogul of the People’s Law Office is rep- he was joking, so didn’t know quite what to rector Anthony Martinez confirmed March 6. verbally abusive to Feliciano, calling her resenting Feliciano. respond, but he kept a straight face and went Garcia, who was controversially ousted from names and stating that her identification, about his business.” Equality Illinois in late 2010, has been active indicating her female name and gender iden- The Illinois Human Rights Act mandates equal with TCRA throughout the past year. tity, were illegal. Candace access to public accommodations regardless of He has been named the organization’s policy “Defendant Officers told her not to talk Gingrich-Jones gender. director and will be heading TCRA’s new “Equal back, threatened her with violence, and The Illinois Department of Human Rights Marriage Illinois” project, according to a state- claimed that if she was properly disciplined at NEIU March 29 Activist Candace Gingrich-Jones—the les- (IDHR) has looked into the matter, said Mike ment TCRA issued. and punished she would not be the way she is bian half-sister of Newt Gingrich—will speak Claffey, a spokesperson for the department, but right now,” the lawsuit claims. “She was then at Northeastern Illinois University, 5500 N. so far no investigation is pending. forced to reveal the name that she was given St. Louis Ave., Thursday, March 29, at 7 p.m. “We cannot verify the claims,” said Claffey. at birth that is no longer her name.” Gingrich-Jones will speak as part of the No formal complaint has been filed against Feliciano was arrested for underage tobacco school’s Presidential Lecture Series. She will Wang’s, Claffey confirmed. As such, IDHR has not possession. talk about The Accidental Activist, her auto- launched an official investigation. The lawsuit goes on state that officers in biography, among other topics. An IDHR representative went to Wang’s to the Cicero station refused to call her by her The event is free and open to the public. follow-up on the allegations, however. legal name. It also alleges that officers re- “We were told, and we were shown the picture ferred to Feliciano as a man, used male pro- [of the sign], but we haven’t seen such a sign,” nouns and allowed a male officer to search Claffey said. her. Claffey said that reports of the rule “certainly raised eyebrows,” but that further investigation required a complaint to investigate. Repeated calls to the number listed on the res- PASSAGES taurant’s website and Yelp.com page were not Rick Garcia. Photo courtesy of Ed Negron answered, and no voicemail picked up. Timothy M. Martin Timothy M. Martin, a longtime resident of Timothy Chicago, died unexpectedly Feb. 27 at his “Rick has been a key leader on every gay legis- M. Martin. home in Forestville, Calif. Bond set in lative initiative since the 1980’s,” said Martinez He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in in a statement. “From Illinois’ first human rights 1987 from the School of the Art Institute of fatal Lakeview ordinance to civil unions, he has been shaping Chicago, where he concentrated on Time Arts the strategy and leading the policy fight.” domestic case and Film. In 2001, he received a Master of BY KATE SOSIN Garcia was one of the “Gang of Four” who Fine Arts in Time Arts and Ethnography from pushed through the Chicago Human Rights Or- the University of Chicago. His ethnographic Bond has been set at $500,000 in the case dinance in 1988. He was the founding executive fieldwork included many trips to Haiti. against a Lakeview man who allegedly stabbed director of Equality Illinois, from which he was From 1987 to 1993, Martin was the director Martin was an adjunct professor at Columbia his roommate to death in a domestic fight, ac- later fired. of media services at the John Marshall Law College in Chicago from 1996 to 2006, where cording to Lisa Gordon, a spokesperson for the According to a statement, Garcia’s relationship School in Chicago, where he professionalized he enjoyed working with talented students. Cook County State’s Attorney’s office. with TCRA “started organically.” the department and launched video projects He was an e-learning consultant from 1999 Herbert VanStephens, 52, is facing first-degree “They focus on the issues and the fight for that drew upon his ethnographic and techni- to 2003 with Allen Interactions, Inc., and murder charges for the slaying of his roommate equality and they operate statewide,” said Gar- cal skills. His film projects during that time the director of business development for John Atkinson, 25. cia. “They are doing the heavy lifting.” included creating short films on Haiti and a the eLearning Guild from 2004 to 2010. He According to police spokesperson Officer Daryl video exploring the situation of persons living worked with Strategic Learning Development with HIV/AIDS in Cuba. The film on Cuba was for Tandem Learning in 2010 and was director one of the first to document the situation of of business development for the Elearning! Cubans with HIV who were confined for life to Media Group in 2011. live in “sidatorios” in Cuba. At the time of his death, he was preparing He left his position with law school to be a a new project on global legal skills educa- volunteer with the Peace Corps. He served as tion, bringing together his educational back- a Peace Corps Volunteer from 1993 to 1995 ground, interests and vision. in the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Martin saw himself as an ethnographer, art- Príncipe, a Portuguese-speaking island nation ist, filmmaker and lifelong student of human off the western equatorial coast of Central Af- nature. He loved to travel around the world, rica. taking his last foreign trip into Mexico in When he returned to the United States, Mar- late December 2011. He enjoyed living in the tin took a series of jobs in e-learning and cor- woods of northern California, where he had porate education. He developed a strong vi- built a home with his former partner, Mario sion of effective skills education through the Guerra, and where they raised Martin’s son, latest and most effective training media, and Andrew Martin. became well known in the e-learning commu- Martin is survived by a son (Andrew Martin), nity. nephew (Kevin Gurtowski), brother (James), He was the business unit manager and an sister-in-law (Mary O’Dell Martin), father account executive for IBM/Catapult Software (Donald Martin) and mother (Alice Martin). Training, where he worked from 1995 to 1999. WINDY CITY TIMES March 14, 2012 13 WINDY CITY 2012 TIMES primary election guide

Welcome to the 2012 Windy City Times Primary Election Guide. Berrios holds Although a lot of local residents may be look- LGBT reception ing ahead to the general elections in November, there are many intriguing races in the primary LGBT friends and allies of Toni Berrios gath- elections March 20. ered at the home of Roberto Sanabria to rally For example, there is the dogfight in the Sec- support and raise funds for her re-election bid. ond Congressional District between incumbent Berrios has represented Illinois’ 39th district for Democrat Jesse Jackson Jr. and former Congress- nine years, but is now in a contested race with woman Debbie Halvorson. an opponent who has claimed she has wavered On the state level, there is a heated race be- when it comes to supporting marriage equality. tween lesbian state Rep. Kelly Cassidy and les- [Berrios answered in the Windy City Times ques- bian challenger Paula Basta in the 14th District. tionnaire that she supports marriage equality.] This week’s issue will include talks with Cook LGBT community leaders and allies attended County Clerk of the Circuit Court Dorothy Brown the Berrios event to demonstrate their support. and Ald. Ricardo Munoz, who are locked in a Rick Garcia, the new senior policy analyst of the battle for her position. Both candidates are for- Civil Rights Agenda, told attendees that Berrios midable, but reveal personal insights in their has been an essential force in the struggle to interviews with Windy City Times. pass anti-bullying legislation in the General As- This issue will also include interviews with sembly. several judicial candidates. With the huge num- Juan Calderon—director of Vida/SIDA and ber of candidates for various levels of the bench, founder of El Rescate, Chicago’s only LGBT youth these talks may help readers to make crucial homeless shelter—said Berrios should be recog- Out individuals among would-be delegates choices. nized as the visionary and creator of the Illinois As always, there are political charts that show Statewide Advisory Council for LGBTQ issues. Ru- Several LGBT individuals are among those vying The convention, in which delegates of the recommendations and endorsements from vari- ben Feliciano, chair of Illinois’ 2nd Legislative for spots as delegates who would attend the Democratic Party will choose the party’s nomi- ous organizations and associations as well as District LGBT Advisory Committee, said Berrios Democratic national nominating convention. nees for president and vice president in the 2012 candidates’ scores on our questionnaire. (Windy was someone who went out of her way to sup- Attorney Gail Morse, Ald. Tom Tunney, Metro- national election, is slated for the week of Sept. City Times does not endorse any candidates.) port just and progressive causes, regardless of politan Water Reclamation District Commission- 3. The event will take place in Charlotte, N.C. Note: Regarding our charts, we have made geography. er Debra Shore and Center on Halsted Executive made a couple updates, including revisions of Berrios thanked the gathered and praised her Director Modesto “Tico” Valle are on the list. ratings for judicial candidates James Shapiro LGBT friends for their strong and constant sup- and Thomas Osran in their Eighth Subcircuit race port during the election—one that finds her dis- to fill the Chiola vacancy. trict redrawn and significantly altered. She told WCT also has its Guide to the Gays, which lists the attendees she worked hard to help get the LGBT candidates. There are currently more than civil-unions bill passed, and affirmed her sup- a dozen who are running for everything from ju- port for full marriage equality. dicial posts to Metropolitan Water Reclamation Text by Roberto Sanabria; photos by Ed Ne- commissioner. gron Lastly, please do not forget to vote; everyone’s voice deserves to be heard. And please feel free to take our charts into the voting booth with you. Morse. Tunney. Shore. Valle. See more online at www.WindyCityTimes.com

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It’s almost 20 points, the gender the average person under 35 is than where the gap, and the Republicans have done that for us. Republicans are. That’s not something we’ve done. That’s some- WCT: What would be your strategy for get- a presidential run thing they’ve done by attacking every possibil- ting out young voters this time around? ity that women have for economic advancement HD: Well, I think that’s tough. I think young and for social advancement. voters have been somewhat disappointed. I do BY KATE SOSIN WCT: What impact do you think the Occupy think the president is a lot closer to where they movement is going to have on this election? are than any Republican is, but there’s a strong Ask where Democratic Party powerhouse How- HD: Well, it already has had the biggest ef- economic message about jobs that has to be de- ard Dean is a week before this season’s prima- fect it’s probably going to have, which is to livered by the president, too. We can’t just rely ries and you may be surprised at the answer: completely change the political dialogue in the on the Republicans to self-destruct here because the northern suburbs of Chicago. Dean has put county. This businesses of the 99 percent and eventually they’ll get better after they have a his weight behind 10th Congressional District the one percent, everyone can identify with candidate. The 99 percent, one percent issue is candidate Ilya Sheyman, a 25-year-old pro-gay that. I think that has recast who the Republi- absolutely critical. Democrat who is facing off against incumbent cans are and what they believe in. … They’re for WCT: Is there a way for Democrats to work Democrat Robert J. Dold. the 1 percent. with Republicans to end the gridlock in Con- Dean caught up with Windy City Times while in While there are a lot of people who don’t think gress? town for a Sheyman fundraiser. He shared some the Democrats have done a perfect job, they can HD: I don’t think you can work with an ex- of his thoughts on the current state of the Re- now see that Republicans are waging a war on tremist party that doesn’t want to compromise. publican Party, Occupy movements and the fu- women. They care much more about corporations WCT: Do you have a general prediction for ture of conservative social messages, including than they do about people. It’s pretty clear that the 2012 elections? anti-gay rhetoric. the Republicans have no interest in the average HD: Obama will win. At this point, it’s a long Windy City Times: Other than Ilya Shey- person in the country. Their loyalty is to their way off but I do think he’ll win and probably man’s race, what races are you eying this sea- corporate funders. more handily than people suspect. I think he’ll son? WCT: In 2004, when you were in the Demo- bring a Democratic house back, and I think the Howard Dean: There are a lot of them. Gab- cratic primary, you aimed to mobilize young Senate will be very very close, possibly tied. by Giffords’ seat in Arizona is certainly one of voters with a progressive message and a han- WCT: What are the chances we’ll seen a them. There are some interesting races in New dle on social media. Do you seeing that com- 2016 Dean presidential ticket? York where we have a chance to take back some Howard Dean. ing fruition now with Occupy? HD: [Laughs] Well, let’s get through this one; of the seats that were won by pretty extreme HD: I think it came to fruition in 2008 in then we can talk about that. far-right people. I actually believe we’re going terms of the mobilization of young people. I to pick up the house this year if Obama wins, lem with marriage equality is that it isn’t really and I think he will. equality as long as you have DOMA. We don’t WCT: Some have speculated that this is the ELECTIONS ‘12: stituencies that is considered. have marriage equality in any state right now. last presidential election where you can run I did experience gender bias as a lawyer. I WCT: What do you make of the Republican as a vehemently anti-gay candidate and be vi- Lesbian judge was on a committee in the late 1980s/early Party right now? able. Do you think that’s true? 1990s to study the issue. We made recom- HD: They’ve essentially, they’ve been what I HD: I think in most parts of the country, I Andrea Schleifer mendations that judges receive sensitivity call the “hate wing” of the Republican Party, think that’s true. I think there will be a market training which has reduced gender bias in the cultivated in the beginning by Richard Nixon, on bias, cases for that for a while in some parts of the Deep by Carrie Maxwell courts. Over the years it has gotten better for after George Wallace’s success, decided that he South, but in most parts of the country that’s women lawyers in the Chicago area. would try to appeal to racism in the South and absolutely true. In 2010, the Illinois Supreme Court appointed Read the full interview online at www. other races. They’ve been running these anti- WCT: Should the Democratic party adopt a lawyer Andrea Schleifer to the 12th Judicial WindyCityMediaGroup.com. immigrant, anti-gay, anti-Hispanic, anti-Muslim platform of support for marriage equality? Subcircuit. To continue serving as a judge, campaigns. You can point the finger at differ- HD: Yes. she is running in the March 20 primary. If she ent groups and blame them forever, which is WCT: Should President Obama come out for wins in the primary and wins again in Novem- Additional an old political trick, but eventually people see marriage equality? ber, then six years from now she will run to through it in a democracy where there are lots of HD: I don’t care about that so much as I care retain her seat on the bench. interviews media outlets to counter the kind of propaganda There are even more interviews online at about getting rid of DOMA [the Defense of Mar- Currently, Schleifer’s supporters include that goes along with it. www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com with a va- riage Act]. DOMA is blatantly unconstitutional. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, Rep. Mike Quigley, The Republicans are going to have to have a riety of candidates. Those past and present It shouldn’t be enforced. Obviously, I’m in favor State Rep. Sara Feigenholtz, Ald. Tom Tunney total retooling. I do think they’re going to lose, talks include interviews with: of marriage equality, but I think that the prob- and Commissioner Larry Suffredin, along with and I do think that as a result, they’re going —Judicial candidates Celia Louise Gamrath, many others. Deidre Baumann, Lorna Propes, Michael Forti, Windy City Times: You are running for the Ellis Levin, James Shapiro, Deborah Gubin, 12th judicial subcircuit. Do you have any Brad Trowbridge and John Ehrlich; opponents? What cities are in your subcir- —U.S. House candidates Raja Krishnamoor- JUDGE ALFRED M. cuit? thi and Debbie Halvorson; and Andrea Schleifer: I have four opponents. —Illinois House candidates Paula Basta, My subcircuit includes Northbrook, Winnetka, Toni Berrios, Kelly Cassidy and Will Guzzardi SWANSON Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village, Mt. Pros- Democrat for Judge - Circuit Court of Cook County pect and all points in between. WCT: As a lesbian or woman, have you ex- (Ward Vacancy) perienced discrimination in your career as a lawyer or judge? AS: I was a very active feminist and as a PUNCH 169 feminist people assumed, presumed and con- Found "Highly Recommended" for Associate Judge by cluded that I must be a lesbian although I didn’t have a relationship with a woman until Lesbian & Gay Bar Association, 2006 1994. In 1988, I did make the short list to Found Qualified or Recommend by ALL Bar Associations become an associate judge but found out lat- er that someone on the interview committee for Judge of Circuit Court 2011 said I shouldn’t be appointed because I was a lesbian since they had never seen me with a man. After that incident, I decided to run for Endorsed By: the 8th subcircuit in 1994 but I didn’t win. Cook County Democratic Party; IVI-IPO; At that time some people believed it would Personal PAC; Cong. Jan Schakowsky; be inappropriate to have judges elected who were gay or lesbian so therefore I never made Hon. Larry Suffredin;Hon. Don Harmon; Rick Garcia; the final cut. Being a lesbian didn’t factor Vernita Gray; William Hall; Rev. Kevin Tindell into my recent appointment, however. Now Celia Louise Gamrath. when an associate justice list is created, the

Paid for and authorized by Committee to Elect Judge Alfred Swanson. LGBT community seems to be one of the con- WINDY CITY TIMES March 14, 2012 15 ELECTIONS ‘12: METROPOLITAN WATER towards seeking the best ideas and fresh per- RECLAMATION DISTRICT spectives. I’m also proud of having supported and ini- Debra tiated, immediately after I joined the board, Shore. providing domestic health benefits to domestic Debra Shore on partners both of same-sex and opposite-sex em- ployees at the district. I was also pushing to open up our federal climate change lobbying contracts to competition because the district had been renewing a contract with one firm for more than 25 years. They kept getting and her campaign increases each year and had never allowed other firms to compete for that contract. Finally, last year, we had the votes to do that. The same firm BY KATE SOSIN bor the best remaining examples of our original and my supporters in the conservation com- got the contract but their fee was more than Midwestern wilderness. Volunteers are seeking munity. Happily, over the years, a number of $200,000 less. Like many local LGBT politicians, Debra Shore is to restore health to these remnants by cutting commissioners joined the board who did also WCT: What do you want voters to know well known in the city’s gay community. How- out this invasive brush, by collecting seeds, by support the newer water quality standards and about you? ever, ask those who know Shore what her job pulling weeds. last June, we voted eight to one in support of DS: I’ve been a volunteer doing habitat res- entails as a commissioner of the Metropolitan WCT: Have there been any moments where disinfection. toration in the Cook County Forest preserves Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago your environmentalist side was frustrated WCT: What have been your high points thus for more than 20 years. I’ve been a hiker and (MWRD), and you’re likely to get a blank stare. with the political official? far as commissioner? camper and climber in the Rocky Mountains. I’ve It is not an office most people know about, DS: When I came into office, I certainly sup- DS: The vote to support disinfection is a climbed 42 of the 54 mountains in Colorado that although the job is arguably the difference for ported the addition of a treatment step called high point. Our board selected and appointed are over 14,000 feet high. I have a 28-year-old Chicagoans between drinking fresh water and “disinfection” at the waste water treatment a new executive director who began at the end son who is a graduate of architecture school, [I sewage, and the difference between staying dry plants that would kill more of the bacteria that of June. His name is David St. Pierre. This was have] and a partner of 18 years. I live in Skokie. and coming home to floating furniture after it aren’t currently in the treated wastewater that’s the first time in 50 years that our board went Debra Shore’s campaign website is www. rains. Shore, along with eight other commission- discharged into the waterways. However, I didn’t outside the rank of district employees for this debrashore.org. ers, holds the seemingly apolitical job of figur- have enough votes on our board to win support appointment. To me that is significant because ing out what to do with the water that comes for doing that and that certainly frustrated me it demonstrates a move towards professionalism, from our drains and our thunderstorms. It’s a job that evolved out of her efforts as a volunteer environmentalist. Shore, who is ac- tive in the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund, is up RECOMMENDED RATING for re-election, at a time she says, when water management is becoming an increasingly urgent issue. Windy City Times caught up with Shore LESBIAN AND GAY BAR ASSOCIATION about why she wants another six-year term, why casting the right vote for the office matters, and what climate change means for Chicago. Windy City Times: This is not an office most of us are familiar with. Why is it important for us to elect the right person for MWRD commissioner? Debra Shore: This agency manages our water resources in terms of waste water and storm wa- ter, and so it has enormous influence I think on people’s quality of life. Increasingly, we live in a world where the water is salty and dirty. We have seen two years in the last four that have been the wettest on record; 2008 was the wettest and 2011 was the second wettest. Peo- ple experienced flooding and basement back- ups throughout Cook County. This agency can’t prevent all flooding because these new kinds of storms are overwhelming to the local infrastruc- ture, but it has a vital role to play in working with people in municipalities throughout the county to try to tackle the storms we’re seeing, climate change and try to enhance quality of life. WCT: What are the immediate challenges in terms of climate change? DS: In terms of storm water, I think we’re see- ing a new kind of storm, which is more intense and more localized and less predictable, so [you ASSIGNED TO LARGEST VOLUME CHILD PROTECTION COURT have] the huge storms that compound the ex- IN COOK COUNTY FOR NEARLY 4 YEARS. perience last July; five inches fell in two hours at O’Hare. That’s just a huge deluge, and it’s a APPOINTED BY THE ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT IN 2008 kind of natural event on the order of a tornado AND RECALLED TO JUDICIAL SERVICE IN 2010. or a hurricane. You can prepare for those but you can’t prevent them. BAR RATINGS That’s happening on a landscape that we con- CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION QUALIFIED tinue to pave over and build upon, so that 42 ILLINOIS STATE BAR ASSOCIATION QUALIFIED percent of Cook County is now impervious sur- ASIAN AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION QUALIFIED face, meaning it is parking lots or roads or build- CHICAGO COUNCIL OF LAWYERS QUALIFIED ings or all kinds of development that causes run- BLACK WOMEN LAWYERS’ ASSOCIATION RECOMMENDED off. And it doesn’t allow rain to infiltrate, and COOK COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION RECOMMENDED it removes the land’s ability to absorb rain. So DECALOGUE SOCIETY OF LAWYERS RECOMMENDED that’s one of the things we can work on, is how RECOMMENDED do we return some of that capturability for rain. HELLENIC BAR ASSOCIATION WCT: Your environmental activism led you PUERTO RICAN BAR ASSOCIATION RECOMMENDED to office. Tell me about how you first got in- HISPANIC LAWYERS ASSOCIATION QUALIFIED volved. Ben Speckmann WOMEN’S BAR ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS RECOMMENDED DS: Well, I started out doing this habitat res- toration in the early 1990s because I wanted to learn more about nature near where I lived. I found out about these volunteers who go out electjudgegeanopoulos.com on weekend mornings to the wonderful forest preserves that we have in Cook County that har- Paid for by Elect Judge Geanopoulos 16 March 14, 2012 WINDY CITY TIMES ELECTIONS ‘12: bench. Everybody’s looking at you, and you’re timately that will happen for us; it just takes in charge. But I was like a duck to water. My time. sense that this was something I wanted to do I’ve seen a change in how courts and judges and would be good at is bearing out. I just love react to LGBT people; it’s gotten much, much Judge Mary Trew it. better… at least in [Cook] County. BY Erica Demarest WCT: Any exciting moments so far? WCT: How so? MT: I performed a lot of the civil unions when MT: Just an attitude, really. It’s completely In October 2010—just eight months after losing [the Civil Unions Act] first went into law last different. When I was much younger, there was a Democratic primary in the same district—Mary year. I’ve probably done about 60 or 70 of them. a great deal of ridicule in the court system for Trew was appointed judge of the 9th Subcircuit It’s really a nice feeling to be able to do that. As anybody who was gay or perceived to be. It’s by the Illinois Supreme Court. a judge, I do so many things that make people changed remarkably in the last few years. And “I’ve been trying to do this [become a judge] mad or make one person mad. So it’s really nice I’m not saying the discrimination isn’t’ still for 13 years and, all of a sudden, it just popped,” to do something that makes people happy. there. Of course it is. But it’s not so institution- Trew said at the time. And my partner and I got civil-unionized, or alized. The longtime lawyer and out lesbian has since whatever you want to call it, in December. We’ve WCT: There are four candidates in your pri- presided over an area that includes Evanston, been together 15 years. mary. What sets you apart from the rest? Niles, Skokie, Lincolnwood and Rogers Park. On WCT: Do you think there are any areas of MT: We’re all good people. What makes me a March 20, Trew will face three challengers in a the law where LGBT people are particularly little different is that I was appointed by the primary race to hold onto her seat for another discriminated against? Supreme Court. I’ve been endorsed by organi- six years. MT: What’s a little bit difficult is all the hodge- zations—not politicians or anything to do with Windy City Times caught up with Trew to dis- podge of state-to-state laws. It’s pretty exciting politics. I was endorsed by the Chicago tribune; cuss her new career, busy civil union schedule for someone of my generation—I’m 56—to see and I was found qualified, recommended, or and prospects for 2012. all the change that’s come in the last 5-10 years, highly recommended by all of the evaluating law Windy City Times: Can you tell us how you which I regard as being kind of generational. I firms. got started in law? Judge Mary Trew. Photo courtesy of Trew think young people are causing it to happen. I was endorsed, appointed and vetted by peo- Mary Trew: My entire background has been in There’s a real divide for gay people between gen- ple in the know. You hear repeatedly from voters public interest law. I started out as a public de- erations. that they don’t know who the judicial candidates fender in Detroit. [When I moved to] Chicago, I WCT: And did you work at the Domestic Vio- What’s a little bit difficult is that bans on dis- are. Well, the Supreme Court knows who they worked for an agency called the Domestic Vio- lence Legal Clinic right up until you were ap- crimination don’t come from the top-down. In want to put as judge. The Tribune, the bar asso- lence Legal Clinic, where I ultimately became pointed judge? other words, it’s going from state-to-state. So ciations—I’ve been through a really lengthy and executive director. That agency provides services MT: Yes. When I first got appointed, I was that does make it challenging. It’s not just the excruciating vetting process by all those enti- for victims of domestic violence, as well as other in traffic court like everyone else. After about marriage laws; its all the civil area laws…. the ties. Those people have given me a “thumbs up,” family law services like orders of protection, di- three months, I got promoted to the domestic right to travel, the right to relocate. One state’s so I’m hoping the voters will, too. vorces, and custody help. relations division. I’m in custody and parentage laws might be very discriminatory, and another’s To learn more about Mary Trew, visit www. In my role as executive director, we started court, which is a specialized court dealing with not so much. Other minority groups have had votetrew.com. one of the nation’s first on-site court clinics in children and people who aren’t married to each that [protection] at a federal level. I think ul- the domestic violence courthouse. My whole ca- other, essentially. It’s a pretty good match for reer has been about providing services to poor my background. people. I didn’t enter law to make money, be- WCT: You’ve said in earlier interviews that ELECTIONS ‘12: cause I never did. [Laughs] My reason was to you wanted to be a judge even more than a lawyer. Does that still stand up? Gay Kane County increase access to legal services and alleviate John MT: Oh, absolutely. One of the things I had the injustices in the world. There’s a lot of [in- judicial candidate Dalton. justice] still, but I see a little bit of a difference. feared when I first became a judge was: What if It’s been a 30-year career; I hate to say it. I don’t like this after all this time? [Laughs] It talks civil rights [Laughs] Time flies. is a little scary at first, when you first take the BY KATE SOSIN

It has been a big year for John Dalton. In May 2011, Dalton made Kane County Elect history when he was seated as a trustee of Elgin Community College, the first openly gay person in the county to be elected to office. The following month, he accepted the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Award from Kevin Cunningham partisan political contests, and I wish the the Illinois State Bar Association. In January, Elgin awarded Dalton their Martin Luther King process was not partisan. It makes the focus Jr. Humanitarian Award, for his work against “what are your qualifications for that posi- racism. tion?” and not “what party are you from?” Judge Riding high on such success, Dalton has I also think the influence of campaign thrown his name into the race for Kane Coun- contributions, in politics as a whole and in Circuit Court of ty Circuit Court Judge in the 2nd Subcircuit. judicial races in particular is corrosive. To- Sitting on the bench has been a longtime day, many judicial candidates, virtually all, Cook County, dream for Dalton, who unsuccessfully ran for primarily fund their campaigns through dona- judge in Kane County two years ago. tions from attorneys. And when those same Kinnaird Vacancy Dalton currently runs his own law practice attorneys appear before those judges after in Elgin. Most of his 25 years in law have the election in court, everybody pretends like • 20 Years Experience been spent as a trial attorney. that’s not a conflict of interest. As a result, I’ve committed, both in 2010 and in this • Former Assistant States Attorney Dalton took some time out for Windy City Time and talked about his history of activ- election, not to accept any campaign contri- • Endorsed by Chicago Police and Fire Departments ism and what flaws he sees with the current butions from attorneys. • Endorsed by 19th Ward, Worth Township and Maine Township judicial system. WCT: Do you support merit-based ap- Windy City Times: Why is judge the next pointments over electing judges? Rated Qualified or Recommended by step for you? JD: I don’t. I have an open mind with re- spect to merit-based selection of judges but • Chicago Bar Association John Dalton: Well, I ran for judge in the 2010 because I really felt like I was on the so far, no one has devised a method of doing • Illinois State Bar Association right path. I was unsuccessful, but having that that’s an improvement over elections. I • Cook County Bar Association come to the conclusion that that was the would just change the election to one where it is a non-partisan election. • Alliance of Bar Associations right thing for me to do at this stage of my career, another opportunity presented itself WCT: What do you see as deprivations un- to run this time in the subcircuit race, which I der law for LGBT people? Punch have a better chance of winning because the JD: I think that very few would quarrel with subcircuit is either evenly balanced or may the assertion that right this minute, LGBT 145 arguably favor Democrats, whereas the county folks do not receive equal rights under the as a whole strongly favors Republican candi- law. Illinois recognizes LGBT marriages per- Paid for by the Committee to dates. Having the opportunity to achieve this formed elsewhere as civil unions and not as Elect Kevin Cunningham dream a second time, I seized it. marriages, and there is no justification for A copy of our report filed with the WCT: What do you see as areas for im- that distinction. State Board of Elections is available on the provement in the judiciary? See www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com for Board’s official website or for purchase from the JD: First of all, I think the process of elect- the full interview with John Dalton. State Board of Elections, Springfield, Illinois. ing judges could be improved. Today, we have WINDY CITY TIMES March 14, 2012 17 ELECTIONS ‘12: STATE HOUSE WCT: What are your positions on abortion, comprehensive sex education and teaching LGBT history as a part of the social studies curriculum? Sam Yingling on SY: As far as I am concerned the abortion issue was settled years ago with Roe v. Wade. I don’t believe that government should be in the busi- his district, ness of dictating what any woman can or can’t do with her own body. Comprehensive sex education is needed be- returning salary cause an abstinence-only policy doesn’t work and actually generates more problems for soci- ety. by Carrie Maxwell Commerce. In the process, I discovered how Anybody or any movement that makes a con- bloated and unnecessary townships are to local tribution to society (including LGBT people and Windy City Times sat down with Sam Yingling, municipalities. The Illinois Township Code also Sam Yingling. Photo courtesy of Yingling events) needs to be acknowledged from an his- an openly gay candidate for the Illinois House limits what townships can do so as Avon Town- WCT: If you win your race, will you sign on torical perspective and should be taught as a (62nd District), to talk about his background ship Supervisor I went to Springfield, Ill to work as a co-sponsor to the bill that would legalize part of the Social Studies curriculum. and discuss his views on a variety of issues on this issue. same-sex marriage in Illinois? WCT: Last year Illinois cut eligibility for While I was in Springfield, I became more ahead of the March 20 primary. (Yingling doesn’t SY: I support the marriage-equality bill that the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), a aware of my own state representative and her have a primary challenger.) was recently introduced and would also sign on public program that makes HIV medications lack of leadership. With the state of Illinois is Windy City Times: Tell me a little bit about as a co-sponsor. available to uninsured or underinsured per- facing the largest financial crisis in its history I yourself outside of politics. WCT: Do you favor the current federal hate- sons. Do you support increasing funding for Sam Yingling: I do a lot of community service decided to run against her this year to provide crimes law? How about a federal ENDA law? ADAP in order to meet this need? work with organizations, like Mano A Mano Fam- the district with the leadership it was lacking. Overturning DOMA [the Defense of Marriage SY: I believe that anyone who needs medica- ily Resource Center, an organization committed WCT: What cities/towns make up the 62nd Act] so same-sex marriage can be legal na- tion should absolutely have it. If local munici- to improving the lives of the immigrant popu- District? tionwide? LGBT people becoming foster par- palities are consolidated money can be freed up lation, and the Round Lake Beach Cultural and SY: Round Lake Beach and Grayslake make up ents and/or adopting children? to fund programs like ADAP. about 80 percent of the district. The rest of the Civic Center Foundation. SY: Yes, I do support the recently enacted fed- WCT: Do you support increased funding for district is [composed] of Hainesville and parts of WCT: Is this the first time you’ve run for of- eral hate crimes law. I think that the govern- cost-effective HIV-prevention strategies such Third Lake, Wildwood, Gurnee and Wauconda. fice? ment should provide protections to any type of as condom distribution? If so, how would you WCT: On your campaign website, it says SY: I previously ran for Avon Township Super- minority group (including the LGBT community). propose doing that in light of possible budget that you returned part of your salary as Avon visor and won that race. I currently hold that A federal ENDA law is necessary to protect cuts? township supervisor. elected office. workers in states that would never provide pro- SY: Yes. Developing collaborative relationships SY: I made a commitment to give back my pay WCT: What made you decide to run for state tections to their LGBT workers. with organizations specializing in HIV/AIDS raises (which were put in place by the previ- office this year? DOMA needs to be repealed so couples who are treatment along with other governmental enti- ous administration) each year, and I have hon- SY: After attending DePaul University to study legally married in states that recognize same- ties so there is a mix of private organizations ored that commitment. I have given back about urban planning and public policy administra- sex marriage can access the same federal ben- and tax dollars funding this initiative. $25,000 over the course of my term of office. tion, I saw a lot of opportunity for smart and efits that opposite-sex couples already receive WCT: What do you feel is the most pressing That money has been used to fund operational ecologically sound development in Lake County. nationwide. issue for the LGBT community? costs of the township and the local food pantry. I decided to move back to the area to work with Anyone who is willing and able to provide a SY: Continuing to work to fight the notion that WCT: As a gay candidate in the Round Lake my family’s real-estate business. [Yingling’s fam- loving home for a child should be able to adopt separate is equal. Beach area, have you experienced any resis- ily previously owned a restaurant in the 1970s.] or become a foster parent including LGBT peo- See www.samyingling.com. tance to your candidacy? From there, I became involved with local gov- ple. ernment and the Round Lake Area Chamber of SY: No.

Appointed by Illinois Supreme Court KAREN LYNN O’MALLEY JUDGE MARY For JUDGE Circuit Court puNch of Cook County 141

Lifelong friend and supporter TREW of the LGBT Community 20 Years Courtroom Experience in Civil and Criminal Law -Former Assistant State’s Attorney -Prosecuted Hate Crimes Offenders -Deputy Supervisor, Sex Crimes Against Children

15 Years of Teaching Experience Judge Trew officiating at the mass civil union event, sponsored by the Civil Rights Agenda, Chicago Adjunct Professor History Museum, June 3, 2011. Northwestern Law School, DePaul College of Law, UIC 9th RECOMMEnDED by the Gay & Lesbian Bar Association Subcircuit VOTE #183 and unanimously QUALiFiED/RECOMMEnDED by the CBA, CCL and Alliance of Bar Associations on March 20, 2012

“…praised for being hardworking and fair…” Endorsed by Chicago Tribune - Chicago Council of Lawyers and IVI-IPO www.VoteTrew.com Paid for by Citizens to Elect Karen Lynn O’Malley Advertisement paid for by Vote Trew Committee 18 March 14, 2012 WINDY CITY TIMES ELECTIONS ‘12: COOK COUNTY dicated that, in order to have the department CIRCUIT COURT CLERK reinstated, I’d have to transfer funds from some of the other line items, so that’s what we did. We were able to pull out about $200,000. So Fritchey went to the media pool and said, Dorothy Brown “She found all this money she didn’t know she had.” He led that charge, and I know he was by ANDREW DAVIS lost any property. Right now I have $16 million working with my opponent; they were trying to due to people who lost their property and the use my budget time for politics. After March 20, Dorothy Brown hopes to contin- bank sold it for more than it’s worth. WCT: We now have civil unions in Illinois, ue the post as clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook In addition, we got a grant from the National as you know. How do you feel about same-sex County—a position she has held for more than Archives Association. We actually have micro- marriage being the next step? a decade. However, she faces a potentially stiff film for immigration documents we had from the DB: Well, I want to see how civil unions challenge in the primary from Ald. Ricardo Mu- time the clerk was responsible for that. Online, evolve. Of course, I supported it and we’ve done noz. Brown talked with Windy City Times about we have an index for those documents. We also everything we could. I was at the civil-union her duties and her opponent. do expungement seminars; I did one recently [at ceremony over at [Millennium] Park [last June]. Windy City Times: Some people may not Center on Halsted]. We should work with the federal government to know what your duties are as clerk. Could you The second thing I’m proud of is the technol- have them recognized on a federal level—pen- discuss those? ogy. When I took office, the system was very sion benefits, taxation, housing, that sort of Dorothy Brown: The clerk of the court is the outdated—to the extent that they were still thing. We’ll keep our minds and eyes open when official record-keeper of the court system. writing in the books. We had to automate the di- it comes to moving from that. It’s good to compare this office with the city visions, and we worked on bringing in a $5-mil- WCT: Talk a little about your history of LGBT clerk, who maintains the minutes of the city lion integrated cashiering system. We worked support. council and issues the city stickers, and the on an electronic filing system in 2009 that the DB: I’ve received two awards from a Black gay Dorothy Brown. Photo from her campaign county clerk, who runs the elections and who [Illinois] Supreme Court approved of; we’re wait- youth group. I’ll get that information to you. team maintains the minutes of the county board. I ing on the court to approve [that system] for My office is very diverse. We have our annual handle all the records from the circuit court. additional case types. We also have our imaging event in June honoring various organizations in the LGBT community. We hosted the expunge- We have to create case files, maintain elec- system; we have 50 million documents that we ogy, and he doesn’t even have a website about tronic and manual versions of case files, and have imaged that the public can access. ment seminar at the Center on Halsted last year. what’s going on in the ward. The only web page I have supported increased funding for HIV/ then deliver court files to judges. Then, we have WCT: How can the system be improved fur- he has is with the City of Chicago. He has a to pick them back up from the judges and put ther? AIDS treatment. I worked really closely with the campaign website, but for the office itself? No. [now-defunct] Let’s Talk, Let’s Test Foundation. them in storage. DB: For my next term, my plan is to have a He told the Sun-Times he didn’t have a web- WCT: And you’ve been clerk for more than a paperless courtroom, [including] the bench I participated in the AIDS Walk—we were actu- site because he didn’t want to self-promote. I ally the highest donors to that effort. When I decade? and the jury. You could have a screen popping said, “The only thing you have there is a web DB: Yes; I was elected in 2000. The significant down—like at the College of William & Mary first took office, I signed an order banning dis- page, and the only thing you have [on it] is a crimination based on race, gender and sexual thing is that this court system is the second- in Williamsburg, Va.—where a witness can be bio—and an outdated bio, at that.” If that’s not largest in the country. We have almost a million cross-examined outside the courtroom. People orientation. Of course, I participate in the pride self-promoting, I don’t know what is. What’s the parade every year. new cases filed every year. Data has to be en- could bring in expert witnesses from all over the cost of putting of putting up a website—$250? tered and images are entered into the electronic world. WCT: Is there anything else you wanted to WCT: I saw a recent report on CBS Chicago say about your candidacy? dockets. It sounds simplistic but it’s actually WCT: Your opponent has said that you run that had you saying you found $700,000 in very, very complex because it’s so humongous. your office unprofessionally and that you’ve DB: I feel that the voters should re-elect me your office funds that you didn’t know you because I made promises when I took office in WCT: What are two of your biggest accom- even mismanaged a petition case against had. How accurate is that? plishments? him. How do you respond to those charges? 2000, and I have kept those promises. We have DB: That was something [Cook County Com- revolutionized the office, improved customer DB: I’m very proud of our customer service. I DB: I didn’t have a petition case against him, missioner John] Fritchey said. I know every dime told my staff that every case file represents a number one. Our office is so well-run that the service and made it run more efficiently. And, in in my budget; my background is in finance. I the tight budgetary times I inherited, I turned human life. People deserve to be treated with chief justice of the Supreme Court appointed me think John Fritchey made that statement to re- courtesy and respect when they come to the to a committee to help the court come up with a the deficit into a profit and brought $365 mil- porters after that meeting, and it was absolutely lion to the county. So we have a proven track court system. We worked on customer-service policy on how to balance privacy with the pub- not true. training, and we got on top of things when lic’s right to see documents online. I’m always record of management, and it’s important that The county board had actually deleted one of we have someone who can properly manage that when we had a complaint about an employee. updating my skills, in terms of management. I my departments; the board can provide funds We focused on going above and beyond the make sure we have accountability all the way office. I feel I’m a guardian of the public trust. but can’t make any decisions about how I run my WCT: By the way, I know that you endured a call of duty for requirements for the court, such down the chain. I went to the Kennedy School office, so it was actually an error on their part. as interpreters—Spanish, Polish and even Man- of Government, and I observed performance- personal loss regarding your home [in a fire] So when I went to the budget director and the recently. How are you doing? darin; we also have interpreters for Hindu and management techniques we will be implement- chief of staff for the president, and explained a lot of different languages. Also, we have on- ing very shortly. DB: Well, you know, I’m just being strong. the error they made and that the department I’m just trying to get through all the different line forms for orders of protection. Then there’s Of course, my opponent would say these they deleted was one that helped to export evi- mortgage foreclosure surplus, so people can look things but he’s simply wrong. He doesn’t even things that are out there. dence, secure our floors and investigate. When See www.FriendsOfDorothyBrown.org. to see if they have any surplus money if they have a website after 18 years. He talks technol- I explained that to the county board, it was in-

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www.edmaloneyforjudge.com Paid for and authorized by Citizens to Elect Stanley L. Hill. Labor Donated - Generated In House Paid for by Friends of Edward J. Maloney WINDY CITY TIMES March 14, 2012 19 ELECTIONS ‘12: COOK COUNTY RM: We have community meetings. I have CIRCUIT COURT CLERK block-club meetings, church meetings and meetings with community groups. My office is a beehive of activity when it comes to keeping residents informed. Rick Munoz WCT: So you would say there’s transparency in your office and you’re pretty accessible? by ANDREW DAVIS One: The vendor is her sixth-largest campaign RM: Yes. I’m in my office every day, I meet contributor, and it just looks bad. Two: The ven- with my constituents every Monday evening to Most March 20 primary contests are not get- dor wants to charge $4.95 for every filing that’s listen to their concerts. I attend my CAPS meet- ting much attention. However, that’s not the submitted to the office. If you do the math ings and block-club meetings. case with the race for Cook County circuit court (based on the numbers she puts out in her own I was re-elected with 64 percent of the vote. clerk. campaign materials), that’s $100 million sucked The last time [Brown] ran for office [as Cook In part, the attention is because of the out of the economy that goes to this Alabama County board president], she got 14 percent of high-profile names involved: incumbent Doro- company. the vote. Prior to that, when she ran for mayor, thy Brown and Ald. Rick Munoz. However, the She says that the company is “only” keeping she got less than 20 percent of the vote so it acrimony between the two has also intensified a third, and two-thirds go to the county. Well, seems that voters are tired of her shenanigans. things, with one of the key issues being the let’s do the month: That company stills gets to She’s used the clerk’s office to run for other modernization (or lack thereof, some would say) keep $30 million. That’s why the Supreme Court offices for the last several years, so it’s clear of the office. has refused to approve her program. In DuPage she doesn’t want to be clerk anymore. I’m simply Windy City Times talked with Munoz about why and Will counties, it’s free to file; in the state seeking to relieve her of the office she has to- he’s running—and also talks about one of his Supreme Court, it’s going to be free to file. Her day. I want to serve the people of Cook County. own personal battles. program just smells to high heaven. I’m not looking to become mayor or Cook County Rick Munoz: Hi. I’m wondering if you saw Carol WCT: You have the endorsements of quite a board president. Marin’s article [in the Feb. 21 issue of the Chica- few people. WCT: So are you saying you never want to be go Sun-Times about opponent Dorothy Brown]? RM: Yes. I’ve gotten the endorsements of mayor or board president? Windy City Times: Yes, I did. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle; RM: No, I wouldn’t say “never.” I just want to RM: Carol’s awesome. In this one, she hit it Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky; Congressman Rick Munoz. Photo from campaign team save the taxpayers some money and bring elec- right on the head about the pay-to-play allega- Luis Gutierrez; county commissioners [Larry] tronic filing to that office. tions—that it seems pay-to-play when you have Suffredin, [Edwin] Reyes, [Jesus] Garcia and ... WCT: Regarding LGBT-related issues, how do the candidate and her chief information offi- I’m blanking on the other one. Former Inspector because I talked with your opponent about you feel about marriage equality being the cer receiving contributions from a vendor that General David Hoffman is endorsing my candi- an article that said she suddenly found next step after civil unions? stands to make millions of dollars. dacy because he believes [in] my plan to reform $700,000 in office funds. She said that was RM: It’s the next logical step; I don’t know WCT: You’ve been an alderman for quite a that office. something Fritchey brought up, and that he’s why we didn’t go there the first time around. I’m few years. What prompted you to run for this Also, people will not have to pay me to keep working with you so that her budget time is a full supporter of marriage equity. office? their jobs so I’m going to prohibit employee used for politics. WCT: Talk about your history of supporting RM: I looked around, and the economy has had contributions to the campaign, which she takes RM: Look, it’s very clear. This economy has the LGBT community. a devastating impact on our homeowners and willingly. The Tribune and the Sun-Times have had a devastating effect on property-tax pay- RM: I’ve been a staunch supporter of LGBT our property taxes are way out of control. I fig- also reported that she compels people to con- ers, and the commissioners are doing their job, rights and activities. Back when City Hall was ured out that if I were to run for this office and tribute. Number two, I will prohibit campaign going through everybody’s budget. What the trying to recruit the Gay Games, I was a huge just help manage it more efficiently and more contributions from vendors seeking to do busi- commissioners did was [see] that she was over- supporter of that. I was at the Equality Illinois effectively, we could reduce the budget and save ness with my office. Number three, I will end spending on a couple of issues, especially her gala, and I believe in LGBT equity in practice so the taxpayers some money. that scandal-plagued “Jeans Day” fund in her of- security/chaffeur detail. They sought to reduce that, when I become clerk, my policies will be I saw the fighting that happened between fice. [Newspapers reported that office employees that amount of cost by eliminating it. What she about treating the LGBT community equally and [Cook County Board President] Toni Preckwinkle complained about having to pay to wear jeans did was come back a week later and say, “Oh, my fairly. and [Brown]. I could partner with President on Fridays.] God. I found $700,000.” Now, that’s not a politi- WCT: On a more personal note, you revealed Preckwinkle to help reduce the tax burden by WCT: I thought she discontinued that. cal attack; that’s just being fiscally responsible. your battle with alcoholism a couple years making this office more efficient. The main issue RM: She discontinued it on a regular basis, but WCT: Something else she mentioned is that ago. What compelled you to do that in pub- is electronic filing, and the lack thereof. she still does it. She just had one in January on you do not have a ward website to let people lic? WCT: Supposedly, that’s something the Il- the fourth Friday. It’s actually the fourth Friday know what’s happening. RM: We all have our imperfections; we’re all linois Supreme Court hasn’t decided on. of every month. It’s now called the Jeans Day RM: She’s making a mountain out of a mole- human. I figured, as a public official, it was go- RM: They’ve let DuPage County do electronic Charitable Fund. hill. I have a website. I used the City of Chi- ing to be hanging over my head and a monkey filing. They’ve let Will County do electronic fil- WCT: Going back to the fourth commission- cago’s 22nd Ward portal to receive complaints. on my back. So it wouldn’t be a point of conten- ing. They themselves approved their own elec- er who’s backing you—that’s John Fritchey, They just re-elected me with 64 percent of the tion, I needed to get it out of the way. I just tronic-filing system a [few] weeks ago. Dorothy correct? vote. We send newsletters. We communicate very felt it was necessary for me to do it in order has been before the Supreme Court for more RM: Yes, that’s him. Thank you for reminding well with our constituents. to maintain my sobriety. I have a great support than two and a half years with her proposal, and me. WCT: So, I’m curious: How do ward residents network, including my family. they refuse to approve it for a couple of reasons. WCT: One of the reasons I know that is know what’s going on? See www.TaxpayersForRick.com.

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The March 20 primary elections feature several openly gay and lesbian candidates for office. Guide to the gays (All of the candidates are in the Democratic party.)

Paula Basta Alex Arroyo Race: State House (14th District) Race: State House (84th District) Web site: PaulaBasta.org Web site: Arroyo2012.com The skinny: This increasingly contentious race between The skinny: Arroyo was born and raised in Aurora. The Basta and incumbent state Rep. Kelly Cassidy took on in- former chair of the Aurora Democratic Party is an active trigue because it’s possibly the first political contest in union member in good standing with the Association of the state pitting two out lesbians against each other. (On Flight Attendants-Communications Workers of America. Jan. 19, for example, Basta’s campaign issued a press re- Arroyo also sits on the board of directors of the Illinois lease accusing Cassidy of implying through a phone-survey Coalition of Community Services in Springfield. question that Basta’s campaign was in violation of federal law.) Basta’s website highlights her LGBT-related accom- Mike Forti plishments and “deep understanding of the intricacies of Race: Cook County Circuit Court Judge aging and City services.” (Simmons vacancy) Web site: MichaelFortiForJudge.com Kelly Cassidy The skinny: Forti has been practicing law for more than Race: State House (14th District) three decades and has been with the City of Chicago’s law Web site: CitizensForKellyCassidy.com department for 17 years. In an interview with Windy City The skinny: Once a part of the Cook County state’s attor- Times, he said, “This is not an instance where people have ney’s office, Cassidy became a state representative in May to pick either someone that is highly qualified someone 2011 after Harry Osterman stepped down to successfully that is a member of the LGBT community. I think that run for alderman. Recently, she has protested library cut- people in the LGBT community want and deserve both, just backs, and helped introduce a marriage-equality bill and a like the rest of the population.” gender-identity amendment. John Dalton Greg Harris Race: 16th Circuit Court, Kane, “A” vacancy Race: Illinois State Representative (13th District) Web site: JohnDaltonForJudge.com Web site: GregHarris.org The skinny: Dalton—who would be the first openly gay The skinny: Harris, who is openly HIV-positive as well as judge elected outside of Cook County if he prevails—has being openly gay, has represented his district (which in- been an arbitration chairman for more than a decade and cludes Uptown, Ravenswood, Lincoln Square, North Center an attorney for more than two decades. Dalton plans to and Bowmanville) since being elected in 2006. Although fund his campaign without accepting donations from his name has appeared most prominently in LGBT publica- attorneys—a rare position among Illinois judicial candi- tions in connection with the issue of marriage equality (in- dates. Also, Dalton is an active member of Elgin’s First troducing a civil-marriage bill), he is intimately involved Congregational Church, United Church of Christ. with a host of other issues, such as the state budget, fore- closure mediation, children of incarcerated parents and Deidre Baumann insurance reform. He is currently running unopposed. Race: Cook County Circuit Court Judge (Stewart vacancy) Web site: DeidreBaumann4Judge.com Deb Mell The skinny: Baumann is a member of the Chicago Bar Race: Illinois State Representative (40th District) Association, having served as president of the Constitu- Web site: DebMell.org tional Law Committee, the Cook County Bar Association, The skinny: Deb Mell started her first term making his- the Chicago Lesbian and Gay Bar Association and the legal tory as the first open lesbian in the Illinois General Assem- fraternity Phi Alpha Delta. She is also an active member of bly—and then did something historic in being the only her community, including serving as president of the Chi- representative to vote against impeachment of then-Gov. cago/Cook County 4-H Foundation and as a board member Rod Blagojevich, her brother-in-law. A staunch advocate of the Lane Tech Alumni Association. for marriage equality, Mell is running unopposed in the primary, although it looks like she’ll face Republican An- Debra Shore toinette “Toni” Puccio-Johnson in the general election. Race: Metropolitan Water Reclamation District board Web site: DebraShore.org Mary Trew The skinny: Shore has been on the board since 2006. Race: Cook County Circuit Court Judge One of nine elected commissioners, she chairs the commit- (Ninth Subcircuit, Epstein vacancy) tees on stormwater management and state legislation and Web site: www.VoteTrew.com rules. Fun fact: Shore has climbed 42 of the 54 mountains The skinny: When she was the executive director of Do- in Colorado more than 14,000 feet high. mestic Violence Legal Clinic, she helped create one of the nation’s first on-site civil court clinics for orders of protec- Andrea M. Schleifer tion in the Cook County Domestic Violence Courthouse. In Race: Cook County Circuit Court Judge November 2010, Trew was appointed by the Illinois Su- (12th Subcircuit, Rochford vacancy) preme Court to the James R. Epstein 9th Subcircuit Va- Web site: ElectJudgeSchleifer.org cancy. The skinny: A resident of Des Plaines, Schleifer (a mem- ber of the LGBT organization the Alliance of Illinois Judg- John Ehrlich es) has been serving as a Cook County judge at the Richard Race: Cook County Circuit Court Judge J. Daley Center for more than a year. She is currently hear- (Eighth Subcircuit, Cole vacancy) ing custody/visitation and child support matters, and is Web site: EhrlichForJudge.com responsible for more than 6,400 cases. The skinny: Another race pitting two out candidates is a judicial one involving John Ehrlich and Brad Trowbridge. Sam Yingling As deputy corporation counsel in the City of Chicago’s law Race: State House (62nd District) department, Ehrlich oversees almost three dozen attorneys Web site: SamYingling.com and a staff of 15. He’s personally handled cases such as the The skinny: Yingling is a native of central Lake County Wrightwood porch collapse and the E2 nightclub tragedy. and lives in Round Lake Beach, and is running in what he calls an “independent” district. He attended DePaul Brad Trowbridge University, studying public policy and administration, and Race: Cook County Circuit Court Judge metropolitan land use (urban planning). (Eighth Subcircuit, Cole vacancy) Website: BradForJudge.com There are also LGBTs running as presidential delegates, The skinny: On his website, Trowbridge discusses his including for President Barack Obama. Those include Gail legal and counseling/social service experience, and has Morse, Ald. Tom Tunney, Debra Shore and Center on Hal- worked at agencies such as the Northwestern University sted’s Modesto “Tico” Valle. See page 13. Counseling Center and the AIDS Legal Council. He also au- Anti-gay former state rep. Penny Pullen is running as a thored the “Alternate Family Relations and Civil Unions in Santorum delegate. Illinois” chapter for Illinois State Bar Association Family Law Handbook. WINDY CITY TIMES March 14, 2012 21 fers temporary housing, and the end of his stay an area where we’re just lacking a lot of knowl- at the YMCA was growing near. Jobless, pen- edge, a lot of services. We’re hoping that can Few services for niless and soon-to-be homeless, Okerson was change,” said Krehely. granted a one-time, one-month extension of ser- While still struggling to access basic needs, vices, buying him some time to secure alternate Okerson has lined up housing for when his stay gay survivors of accommodations. at the YMCA ends. He also landed a work-study Having exhausted every avenue he could find position, for which he will receive a small sti- for help—social service agencies, elected of- pend. ficials, government agencies and local chari- “All I am asking for is the opportunity to re- domestic abuse ties—Okerson sent a desperate plea to the U.S. claim and rebuild my life,” said Okerson. “It Department of Housing and Urban Development shouldn’t be this hard.” of Human Services (DHS) Independent Living By Jamie Anne Royce (HUD). John Trasvina, assistant secretary for Those dealing with domestic partner/intimate program at the Lakeview YMCA. HUD’s Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity pro- partner violence can call the Anti-Violence Crisis When Ron Okerson met his former partner, he But even away from his home, Okerson could gram, shared Okerson’s story with Chicago HUD Hotline at the Center on Halsted at 773-871- thought it was love. The pair hit it off and quick- not escape the abuse. office, who reached out to Okerson and referred CARE or the national Stop Abuse For Everyone ly became involved, eventually cohabitating. “My ex showed up at the [YMCA] and yelled at him to a housing program. hotline at 616-941-0825. “He was wonderful, charming,” said Okerson. me, ‘I should have killed you,’” said Okerson. “Domestic violence in the LGBT community is However, after the honeymoon stage, the rela- Upon signing the housing agreement, Oker- tionship quickly spiraled into a pattern of physi- son’s DHS case manager asked him about his job cal, mental, psychological and sexual abuse. plans. To earn a higher wage, Okerson wanted “It turned out that he really wasn’t [wonder- to complete a certificate for medical billing and “Coming Out of ful], and by the time I realized it, I was already coding, but he would need money for tuition, the Shadows.” sucked in and the abuse had already started,” so he sought out employment. As a homeless Photo by said Okerson. “He abused me in many unimagi- person, he struggled to find a job because he Kate Sosin nable ways, ranging from beating my head while had no money for bus fare, let alone the basics I slept to holding a carving knife to my throat for an interview like clean laundry or a haircut. threatening to cut my head off starting from the Okerson diligently researched every avenue he back so he could hear me scream.” could think of for assistance, bringing his notes Out of work and alienated from friends and and documentation to every meeting with a so- family, Okerson did not have anywhere else to cial service agency. Through his self-advocacy, go. After two years of living with his partner, he often found that he knew more about avail- a neighbor who frequently overheard the abuse able services than his case managers, one of eventually persuaded Okerson to leave his part- whom “asked me to put my notes away because ner by offering him a place to stay. she was intimidated by them.” “The day I left, he beat me with a broomstick,” ““I understand that while case managers may ‘Coming Out One veteran, who identified himself as “Da- said Okerson. “That’s the type of guy he is.” be overworked there are processes that can and of the Shadows’ vid,” said that his time serving in Afghani- LGBT-specific shelters and abuse-survivor ser- should be implemented to streamline many stan was marked by fear that his undocu- vices are rare, especially for men. Few federal things,” said Okerson. marks third year mented wife would be deported. and state surveys enumerate sexual orientation, Navigating social services and bureaucracy BY KATE SOSIN “What else do we have to go through to making it difficult to show social service agen- proved so overwhelming and exhausting for Ok- prove that we’re worthy of a normal life?” he cies that domestic violence is an issue for the erson that he started wishing he had never left This year’s National Coming Out of the Shad- asked. LGBT community; however, a Center for Ameri- his abusive partner. ows Day in Chicago, held March 10 in Daley Youth spoke of their fear of being pulled can Progress survey estimates 30 percent of “I was so beaten down by the system that I Plaza, drew large crowds and a heavy police over while driving, of being unable to home same-sex partnerships experience domestic vio- thought maybe leaving my ex was a mistake,” presence. The event, during which youth countries to see dying family members and of lence. said Okerson. “I was starting to believe I had come out as having an undocumented immi- living of fear of being separated from their “Most people think of domestic violence as left him for nothing.” gration status, is the third rally to be held in families in U.S., despite the fact that many something between a man and a woman, and Desperate, Okerson turned to selling his blood Chicago since 2010. The rally typically draws have lived in country since a very young age. are just unaware of the fact that same-sex cou- and plasma for cash, but before he could donate many queer activists. The crowd chanted “undocumented, un- ples sometimes have problems and difficulties he was tested for HIV. More than 300 supporters attended the afraid” while several police cars circled the and challenges. Some of those include violence “My HIV diagnosis was devastating—absolute- afternoon rally and music performance. Ap- plaza during the two-hour event, but the rally between the partners, unfortunately,” said Jeff ly devastating,” said Okerson. “But I was told a proximately half a dozen young people “came concluded without incident. Krehely, vice president of LGBT research and lot of doors would be opening for me [to access out” to the crowd as undocumented and told Performances were given by Northside Col- communications at the Center for American HIV social services], and it was even more dev- their stories. lege Preparatory High School’s poongmul Progress. astating when they didn’t.” “All my life, I had been told to hide my troop (a Korean folk drumming, dancing and Okerson called on social service agencies for In need of counseling and HIV-related medical status and feel ashamed of myself,” said one signing group), as well as local spoken-word the homeless to secure temporary housing, find- care, Okerson turned to Howard Brown Health young man, who has his sights set on a medi- artist John Vietnam. ing it difficult for an unmarried, able-bodied gay Center, a place that Okerson said “absolutely cal degree. man without dependents to access services. But saved my life.” he eventually landed in the Illinois Department The DHS Independent Living program only of- Sharon Finegan Patterson for Circuit Court Judge, 8th Subcircuit, Durkin Roy vacancy Democratic Primary, March 20, 2012

• “RECOMMENDED” by the Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago! • The ONLY candidate in this race who dedicates her law practice to representing individuals in civil rights and discrimination claims! • Found Highly Qualified/Recommended or Qualified/Recommended by ALL bar associations! “Particularly hard-working • “GOOD CANDIDATE” -Chicago Tribune with good legal ability and Sharon with her son Tom, a clinical psychologist, temperament, and good who is counseling our soldiers in the US Army. analytical skills.” Paid for by Friends of Sharon Finegan Patterson -Chicago Council of Lawyers A Vote for Sharon is a Vote for Equality! Punch # 193 22 March 14, 2012 WINDY CITY TIMES Benjamin Perry WCT seeks Identifies as about the people around me and how I wanted nominations Tin the LIFE Male them to view me as being a honest and real Pronouns person. I struggled to find out how to do that for 30 Under 30 COMPILED BY KATE SOSIN Gender-neutral at first, but a light bulb went off, and I began CHICAGO—Windy City Times is seeking to to shed layers of my former self and embraced recognize 30 more outstanding LGBT indi- Life’s work the person I’ve always wanted to be which I’m viduals (and allies) for its annual 30 Under “My ultimate goal is to become a fashion currently living now.” 30 Awards. designer. I believe fashion is another form of Nominees should be 30 years or under as activism so with that being my goal, I believe Do you consider yourself an activist? of June 30, 2012, and should have made I will be able to express unlimited variations of “Yes I do. I remember being a youth of color, some substantial contributions to the LGBT what fashion and activism means to me.” and not knowing what I could do to make me feel more a part of queer community. I didn’t community, whether in the fields of enter- Neighborhoods want to be a youth of color complaining about tainment, politics, health, activism, aca- Austin and Oak Park what opportunities I don’t have, but be a part demics, sports or other areas. Hobbies of a movement that lets me identify a problem The deadline to nominate individuals is “I like to watch movies, read books, enjoy some and make change. I believe I’m speaking for Friday, April 20. quiet time and to hang around my friends. millions just like me when they see me I want Individuals, organizations, co-workers, Watch TV and surf the internet.” them to know that they can do it as well and etc. can nominate a person by e-mailing [email protected] or What is the best thing about being trans/ don’t be afraid of change.” faxed to Andrew Davis’ attention to 773- gender-variant? What issues, if any, outside of the queer 871-7609. Self-nominations are welcome. “I’m not quite sure. I believe it’s a double community do you care about? The nomination should be 100 words edged sword. Only due to sometimes it can be “I strongly believe in equal opportunities, due or fewer, and should state what achieve- something that you feel confident doing, then to everyone being denied from something in ments or contributions the nominee has at other times you feel as if you’re not a statis- some shape of form, and I feel if we have a made. Nominators should include their own tic, you won’t succeed. Sometimes it becomes government that helped decrease barriers we names and contact information as well as more of weighing out options on your part to would be living in a more restorative world.” the contact information and the age of the make sure your representation doesn’t get lost What do you think are the most important nominee. within stereotypes.” issues facing the trans/ gender-variant com- Note: Following the policy instituted in Do you have a coming out story? munity? 2005, individuals can only win once. Those “When I was a sophomore in high school I “Discrimination. It’s hard for folks to look have won the award since that year are in- started to realize that I wasn’t officially com- besides what’s in front of them but think about eligible for this year’s awards. fortable in my own skin. I remember wanting what this person can bring to the table in some Honorees will be notified in May and rec- to have a liberating moment and I thought way.” ognized at a free ceremony Thursday, June 28, at 5:30 p.m., at Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St.

To nominate a person for T in the life, email: Kate Sosin [email protected]

LIBRARY from cover made available. of that meeting. If such a request is made, the Violations of bylaws often are often less se- board of directors is charged with holding such LAGBAC’s 25th- The library had indicated that answers would rious than many non-profit transgressions, said a meeting. be submitted March 8 after the board of direc- Jody Adler, an attorney with The Law Project of According to those bylaws, the membership anniversary tors met via teleconference call. However, Sen- the Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights. “shall also be eligible to vote to amend the by- gala March 16 dziak said, a board member was experiencing “There are repercussions if you have a director laws of the corporation.” The Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of health problems and the meeting was cancelled. that is concerned enough to take legal action,” Norman Sandfield is a former member of Ger- Chicago (LAGBAC) will hold its 25th-anni- WCT continued to request answers and held off Adler said. Otherwise, such issues are generally ber/Hart but said he has not received a renewal versary gala Friday, March 16, at the Palmer publication of an expanded article to accommo- taken up by an organization’s board or its mem- notice for approximately six years. House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe St. date such responses until March 12. None have bers. “People haven’t been encouraged to join,” he Open bar starts at 5:30 p.m.; the event yet been received. WCT also invited Sendziak to Gerber/Hart’s dues-paying members can re- said. begins at 6:30 p.m. The event, which in- go on-record in an interview. quest a meeting and vote if the organization is Sandfield is circulating an email calling on cludes a cocktail reception, dinner and si- On March 12, Sendziak wrote back to WCT and still operating under a set of bylaws that dates LGBT Chicagoans to become members of library. lent auction, will bring together members apologized for the delay. “We hope to have them back to 2000. Under those bylaws, one third of “I am not sure when, if ever, issues will be of the legal profession, as well as local to you later this week,” she wrote. the library’s members can submit a written ap- brought to the membership for voting, but we politicians, community members and other WCT will update if and when responses are peal for a meeting, if they state the purpose need to be prepared to vote,” he wrote. Library supporters. membership forms are available at www.gerber- All proceeds from the event will benefit hart.org/membership.html. the LAGBAC Foundation, a 501(c)(3) chari- Three members have met with Sendziak in re- table organization providing education cent weeks. They represent “Friends of Gerber/ to both the public and legal profession- Hart” and were invited by Sendziak, who shared als about legal issues affecting the LGBT information about the move with them before community. In support of its charitable announcing it widely. purpose, the LAGBAC Foundation awards The space at 6500 N. Clark St., a large modern- scholarships annually to law students looking building, appears to be under construc- working at qualified LGBT or civil rights or- tion and empty. A listing for the building ad- ganizations during the summer. vertises that it is for sale for $2,750,000 or for Tickets are $50-$200, depending on gen- rent for $15 to $20 per square foot per year. The eral or VIP status, and member/non-mem- space, listed as being renovated in November, ber level. To purchase tickets, visit www. contains two floors totaling 20,000 square feet. lagbac.org/registration.html. Both appear to be vacant. The building also offers at least 16 parking spaces and is located in close proximity to Jack- Dignity/Chicago’s hammer bar and other LGBT businesses. Gerber/ Lent program Hart will be renting part of the space, not pur- chasing the property, a source close the library through April 1 confirmed. Dignity/Chicago and Wisdom & Word The library’s announcement indicated that the Works Foundation will present a program space will include a sitting area, meeting/ ex- for Lent focused on “What Covenant means hibit room and two rooms to house the library’s to us today ... after 40 years” through archives and special collections. Sunday, April 1, at Broadway United Meth- According to the announcement, Gerber/Hart odist Church, 3338 N. Broadway. will remain open until just before the move. Visit www.dignity-chicago.org or call The site of the new Gerber/Hart Library and Archives. Photo by Kate Sosin 312-458-9438.

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Phyllis Coprich recalls the well-kept, well-spoken, clean-cut man who appeared to be in his early 30s. He walked into the headquarters for the AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) and Coprich, working at the front desk that summer day in 2010, greeted him. He told Coprich that he was in a dire situation—he was about to be without his HIV medication for [email protected] the first time. www.womenandchildrenfirst.com “I could tell it took a lot for him to ask for help,” said Coprich, who started the ball of needed AFC Parking Available services rolling for this client. Wheelchair Accessible A few days later, he wrote a letter to AFC, praising Coprich. He said she, “was warm and welcoming and helped to change a very bleak outlook.” Coprich said she, “felt really proud,” of the surprising letter. “It feels really good to make a differ- ence.” Coprich has been working at AFC for three years, which initially involved business-side work with Age AFC’s endurance-training program. 42 “I’m pretty transparent. I’m the same way at work as I am away from work: fun-loving and full of life,” said Coprich, who admits she prefers to hug people as opposed to shaking hands. “[I am] excited Lives in: and eager to explore and learn about anything Steger, Ill. and everything. I am a proud mom and NaNa. It’s Hobbies really strange saying that [I am a grandmother.] Plays, movies, roller skating, dancing I love spending time with my small family and and traveling [also] just getting in my car driving and end- Job title ing up somewhere I’ve never been before. I’m a Ryan White Part B eligibility sky gazer and can find beauty in the simplest of Have your associate, AIDS Foundation of Chicago things. Relationship status “I love helping others find a voice, get an an- premiums Partnered to LaTiste Marks. Has two swer and hopefully in what I do one day find a sons (Phillip, 20; and Zechiah, 17) cure.” and one grandson (Phillip, Jr.) Coprich has lost many loved ones to AIDS, and increased knows others close to her infected with HIV. Favorite local restaurant “Not knowing what to do [before working at recently? Grand Lux Café AFC] or where to go to help them help themselves High School was so very frustrating. I began to network and See me: Chicago Vocational ask questions and get answers, and speak up and Little-known fact out about the virus,” Coprich said. “Now, helping Charles T. Rhodes, “I’m adopted and I love country-line people affected by and living with HIV/AIDS is a Agent dancing,” she said. part of my DNA. My passion is the younger gen- 2472 N. Clark Cannot live without: eration. If each one can reach and teach one, I 773.281.0890 Music truly believe that we can stop the spread of HIV/ State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company AIDS.” (not in NJ) State Farm Indemnity Company (NJ) Home Offices: Bloomington, Illinois ELECT JUDGE DIANN KAREN MARSALEK (Countywide Margaret O’Mara Frossard Vacancy) PUNCH #153 on March 20, 2012

ENDoRSEMENtS ExPERIENCE Cook County Democratic Party Lawyer for 21 years with trial experience Chicago Federation of Labor Judge assigned to Traffic Court Personal Pac, IVI-IPO Performs Civil Unions Cook County College Teachers Union #1600 Chicago Fire Fighter Union Local 2 BAR RAtINGS Indo-American Democratic Organization Qualified or recommended by many bar associations including: Committee For Honest Government Chicago Bar, Lesbian and Gay Bar, Cook County Bar, Hon. Jan Schakowsky, Hon. Mike Quigley, Women’s Bar, Black Women Lawyers, Asian American Bar, Vernita Gray, Hon. Tom Tunney, Decalogue Society, Illinois State Bar, Hon. Sara Feigenholtz, Puerto Rican Bar and Hispanic Lawyers. Rick Garcia, Ellen Meyers, *FAIRNESS Art Johnston *INtEGRItY CoMMUNItY INVoLVEMENt Active in CAPS, Community Leader in Lake View *HoNEStY Paid for by Citizens to Elect Diann Karen Marsalek. *ExPERIENCE A copy of our report is or will be available for purchase from the Illinois State Board of Elections, Springfield, Illinois. 24 March 14, 2012 WINDY CITY TIMES WCT IVI HRC PP WCT IVI PPAC EI PP Election 2012 8th congressional district 9th SENATE DISTRICT Raja Krishnamoorthi (D) Y Daniel Biss (D) Y Y Y Tammy Duckworth (D) Marc Levine (R) COOK COUNTY RACES Robert Gregory Canfield (R) WCT = Windy City Times questions, number listed is of the total ques- Richard Evans (R) 10th SENATE DISTRICT tions correct for that race Joe Walsh (R) John G. Mulroe (D) Y Y Y IVI = Independent Voters of Illinois/Independent Precinct Organization PPAC = Personal PAC 9th congressional district 11th SENATE DISTRICT EI = Equality Illinois Janice D. Schakowsky (D) 19/19 Y 100 Y Martin A. Sandoval (D) Y Y Y CNOW = Chicago NOW PAC Simon Ribiero (D) 13th SENATE DISTRICT AIDS Foundation of Chicago also does a survey of candidates, but the Timothy Wolfe (R) Kwame Raoul (D) Y Y Y results were not ready in time for the WCT Election Guide. Susanne Atanus (R) 14th SENATE DISTRICT In addition, the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund endorses Debra Shore for 10th congressional district Emil Jones III (D) Y Y Y Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. Vivek Bavda (D) 18/19 Brad Schneider (D) 15th SENATE DISTRICT WCT IVI PPAC EI CNOW Ilya Sheyman (D) 19/19 Y Patricia “Pat” Mahon (D) John Tree (D) COOK COUNTY clerk Donna Miller (D) 17/17 Y Y Y Y Aloys Rutagwibira (D) Dorothy A. Brown (D) 11/12 Y Y Napoleon Harris (D) Robert Dold (R) Joseph T. “Joe” Letke, Jr. (D) Ricardo Munoz (D) 12/12 11th congressional district 16th SENATE DISTRICT RECORDER OF DEEDS Bill Foster (D) Jacqueline “Jacqui” Collins (D) Y Y Karen Yarbrough (D) 9/9 Y Y Jim Hickey (D) 16/19 Juan Thomas (D) 17th SENATE DISTRICT state’s attorney Judy Biggert (R) Donne E. Trotter (D) Y Y Y Anita Alvarez (D) Y Y John A. “Jack” Cunningham (R) Diane M. Harris (R) 19th SENATE DISTRICT METROPOLITAN water reclamation district Michael E. Hastings (D) Y Patricia Young (D) Y 13th congressional district Gregory J. Hannon (D) Y Patricia Horton (D) David M. Gill (D) Y Patrick Daley Thompson (D) 6/6 Matthew J. Goetten (D) 2oth SENATE DISTRICT Debra Shore (D) 6/6 Y Y Y Michael Firsching (R) 6/19 Iris Y. Martinez (D) Y Y Y Kari Steele (D) Y Y Tim Johnson (R) 22nd SENATE DISTRICT Stella Black (D) 6/6 Y Frank L. Metzger (R) Karen Roothaan (G) 6/6 Tim Elenz (D) Michael Noland (D) Y Y Y Harold “Noonie” Ward (R) 14th congressional district Dave Ehrlich (G) Dennis Anderson (D) Y Julie Samuels (G) 23rd SENATE DISTRICT Johnathan Farnick (D) 17/19 Greg Brownfield (D) Y Randy M. Hultgren (R) Thomas E. Cullerton (D) Y Y Y Kevin Allen (D) US congress RACES 16th congressional district Carole Pankau (R) Adam Kinzinger (R) Randy Ramey (R) WCT = Windy City Times questions, number listed is of the total Donald A. Manzullo (R) 0 questions correct for that race 25th SENATE DISTRICT IVI = Independent Voters of Illinois/Independent Precinct Organization 17th congressional district Corinne M. Pierog (D) 16/17 Y Y Y HRC = Human Rights Campaign 111th Congress, ratings are a percentage Greg Aguilar (D) Steven L. Hunter (D) Y of total 100% based on HRC tracking of how candidates voted in the Cheri Bustos (D) Y Dave Richmond (R) 111th Congress George Gaulrapp (D) Richard C. Slocum (R) PP = Planned Parenthood Bobby Schilling (R) Jim Oberweis (R) AIDS Foundation of Chicago also does a survey of candidates, but the results were not ready in time for our WCT Election Guide. 18th congressional district 26th SENATE DISTRICT Steve Waterworth (D) Amanda Howland (D) Y Y Matthew A. Woodmancy (D) 17/19 Dan Duffy (R) WCT IVI HRC PP Aaron Schock (R) 0 28th SENATE DISTRICT Darrel Miller (R) Daniel W. Kotowski (D) Y Y Y 1st congressional district Jim O’Donnell (R) Bobby L. Rush (D) 94 Y Gayle A. Smolinski (R) Clifford M. Russell, Jr. (D) ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY RACES Jordan Sims (D) 15/19 WCT = Windy City Times questions, number listed is of the total ques- 29th SENATE DISTRICT Fred Smith (D) tions correct for that race Julie A. Morrison (D) Y Y Y Raymond M. Lodato (D) 18/19 Y IVI = Independent Voters of Illinois/Independent Precinct Organization Milton J. Sumption (D) Y Harold L. Bailey (D) PPAC = Personal PAC Arie Friedman (R) Frederick Collins (R) 14/19 EQIL = Equality Illinois PAC 30th SENATE DISTRICT Donald E. Peloquin (R) PP = Planned Parenthood Terry Link (D) Y Y Y Jimmy Lee Tillman II (R) AIDS Foundation of Chicago also does a survey of candidates, but the results were not ready in time for our WCT Election Guide. Don Castella (R) 2nd congressional district 31ST SENATE DISTRICT In addition, Gay & Victory Fund endorses Alex Arroyo for State House of Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. (D) Y 100 Y Melinda (Willen) Bush (D) Y Y Representatives, 84th District. Deborah “Debbie” Halvorson (D) 18/19 78 Linwood “Linnie” Jarratt (R) James H. Taylor, Sr. (R) Lawrence “Larry” Leafblad (R) WCT IVI PPAC EI PP Brian Woodworth (R) Michael L. White (R) Joe Neal (R) 3rd congressional district 1ST SENATE DISTRICT Daniel William Lipinski (D) 40 Adolfo Mondragon (D) 34th SENATE DISTRICT Farah Baqai (D) Antonio “Tony” Munoz (D) Y Y Marla J. Wilson (D) Arthur J. Jones (R) Dan Lewandowski (D) Richard L. Grabowski (R) 2nd SENATE DISTRICT Glenn Patterson (D) Jim Falvey (R) William “Willie” Delgado (D) Y Y Y Steven “Steve” Stadelman (D) Y Y Frank M. Gambino (R) 3rd SENATE DISTRICT 4th congressional district Mattie Hunter (D) Y Y Y Luis V. Gutierrez (D) 100 Y 36th SENATE DISTRICT Mike Jacobs (D) Y Jorge Zavala (D) 17/19 4th SENATE DISTRICT Hector Concepcion (R) Mike Boland (D) Y Kimberly A. Lightford (D) Y Y Y Bill Albracht (R) 5th congressional district 5th SENATE DISTRICT 38th SENATE DISTRICT Mike Quigley (D) 100 Y Patricia Van Pelt Watkins (D) Y Dan Schmitt (R) Kevin E. Kunkel (D) Annazette R. Collins (D) Y Y Y Christine Benson (D) Y Y 6th congressional district Tom Ganiere (D) 6th SENATE DISTRICT Sue Rezin (R) Leslie Coolidge (D) 17/19 John J. Cullerton (D) Y Y Y Geoffrey Petzel (D) 39th SENATE DISTRICT Tim Ritter (D) 7th SENATE DISTRICT Don Harmon (D) Y Y Y Maureen E. Yates (D) Heather Steans (D) Y Y Y Peter J. Roskam (R) 0 40th SENATE DISTRICT 8th SENATE DISTRICT Toi W. Hutchinson (D) Y Y Y 7th congressional district Ira I. Silverstein (D) Y Y Jacques A. Conway (D) Danny K. Davis (D) Y 100 Y WINDY CITY TIMES March 14, 2012 25 WCT IVI PPAC EI PP WCT IVI PPAC EI PP WCT IVI PPAC EI PP

42nd SENATE DISTRICT 22nd representative DISTRICT 58th representative DISTRICT Linda Holmes (D) Y Y Y Michael J. Madigan (D) Y Scott Drury (D) Y Y Peter Hurtado (R) Olivia Trejo (D) Mark G. Neerhof (R) Michele J. Piszczor (D) Lauren G. Turelli (R) 43rd SENATE DISTRICT Mike Rodriguez (D) Arthur “AJ” Wilhelmi (D) Y Robert Handzik (R) 59th representative DISTRICT Sandi Johnson (R) Carol Sente (D) Y Y Y 46th SENATE DISTRICT 23rd representative DISTRICT Sidney H. Mathias (R) Y Y James K. Polk (D) Anna Goral (D) Marvin Bainter (D) Michael J. Zalewski (D) Y 61st representative DISTRICT David Koehler (D) Y Y Y Ed Erwin (D) Y Y Pat Sullivan (R) 24th representative DISTRICT JoAnn D. Osmond (R) Robert R. Reyes (D) Y 52nd SENATE DISTRICT Neftalie Gonzalez (D) 62nd representative DISTRICT Michael W. Frerichs (D) Y Y Y Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez (D) Y Y Sam Yingling (D) Y John Christian Bambenek (R) Sandy Cole (R) Y 25th representative DISTRICT 54th SENATE DISTRICT Barbara Flynn Currie (D) Y Y Y 63rd representative DISTRICT Danny L. Stover (D) Y Jack D. Franks (D) Y Kyle McCarter (R) 26th representative DISTRICT Christian L. Mitchell (D) 16/17 Y Y Y Y 67th representative DISTRICT 57th SENATE DISTRICT Kenny Johnson (D) Charles E. “Chuck” Jefferson (D) Y Y James F. Clayborne, Jr. (D) Y Y Y Gloria M. Lind (D) Wyatt C. Frazer (D) 27th representative DISTRICT Dave Barnes (R) Preston Brown, Jr. (D) 68th representative DISTRICT Monique D. Davis (D) Y Y Y Carl R. Wasco (D) Y Y 1st representative DISTRICT Clint Little (D) Daniel J. Burke (D) Y Y Y 28th representative DISTRICT John M. Cabello (R) Robert “Bob” Rita (D) Y Y Y 2nd representative DISTRICT Michael E. Mayden (D) 71st representative DISTRICT Edward J. Acevedo (D) Y Y Y James J. Taylor (D) Mike Smiddy (D) Y Y Y Cuahutemoc “Temoc” Morfin (D) Patricia “Teesha” Hanson (D) James F. Arduini (D) Josip “Joe” Trutin (D) Richard Morthland (R) 29th representative DISTRICT 3rd representative DISTRICT Thaddeus Jones (D) Y Y 72nd representative DISTRICT Luis Arroyo (D) Y Y Y Glen Evans (D) 30th representative DISTRICT Patrick Verschoore (D) Y 4th representative DISTRICT William “Will” Davis (D) Y Y Y Jonathan Wallace (R) Cynthia Soto (D) Y Y Y Neil Anderson (R) 31st representative DISTRICT 5th representative DISTRICT Mary E. Flowers (D) Y 77th representative DISTRICT Kenneth Dunkin (D) Y Y Y Kathleen Willis (D) Dori Collins (D) 32nd representative DISTRICT Angelo “SKip” Saviano (R) Y John Hu (D) Andre Thapedi (D) Y Bobby Joe Johnson (D) 78th representative DISTRICT 6th representative DISTRICT Camille Y. Lilly (D) Y Y Y Esther Golar (D) Y 33rd representative DISTRICT Michael D. Nardello (D) Marlow H. Colvin (D) Y Raplh P. Vara (R) 7th representative DISTRICT Emanuel “Chris” Welch (D) 17/17 Y Y Y 34th representative DISTRICT 80th representative DISTRICT Princess C. Dempsey (D) Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (D) Y Y Y Y Anthony DeLuca (D) Y Y Y Beyonca Johnson (D) Richard A. Wooten (D) Rory Hoskins (D) Y Y Kyle Kasperek (D) 84th representative DISTRICT Sherby J. Miller (D) Paul Steven Gregoire (D) Ken Maurice (D) Y Sandra J. Wortham (D) Alex Arroyo (D) 16/17 Y Y 8th representative DISTRICT Stephanie A. Kifowit (D) Y La Shawn K. Ford (D) Y 35th representative DISTRICT Carole Cheney (D) Y Y Frances Ann Hurley (D) Y Patricia “Pat” Fee (R) 9th representative DISTRICT Anthony R. Martin (D) Arthur Turner (D) Y Y Andrew Byrne Hodorowicz (D) 85th representative DISTRICT Steven Williams (R) Emily McAsey (D) Y Y Y 10th representative DISTRICT Derrick Smith (D) Y Y Y 38th representative DISTRICT 86th representative DISTRICT Tom Swiss (D) Al Riley (D) Y Y Y Y Jack McGuire (D) Y Vetress M. Boyce (D) Clifton Graham, Jr. (D) Ryan Martin Alm (R)

11th representative DISTRICT 39th representative DISTRICT 92nd representative DISTRICT Ann M. Williams (D) Y Y Y Maria Antonia “Toni” Berrios (D) 17/17 Y Y Y Jehan Gordon (D) Y Y Y Will Guzzardi (D) 17/17 Y 12th representative DISTRICT 96th representative DISTRICT Sara Feigenholtz (D) Y Y Y 40th representative DISTRICT Winston Taylor (D) Y Y Deborah L. Mell (D) Y Y Y Sam Cahnman (D) 13th representative DISTRICT Antoinette “Toni” Puccio-Johnson (R) Sue Scherer (D) Gregory Harris (D) Y Y Y Jared S. Perry (R) 43rd representative DISTRICT Dennis Ross Shackelford (R) 14th representative DISTRICT Keith Farnham (D) Y Y Y Paula A. Basta (D) 17/17 97th representative DISTRICT Kelly M. Cassidy (D) 17/17 Y Y Y Y 44th representative DISTRICT Tom Cross (R) Y Y Fred Crespo (D) Y Y 16th representative DISTRICT Ramiro Juarez (R) 98th representative DISTRICT Lou Lang (D) 17/17 Y Y Y Natalie A. Manley (D) Y Y Vincent William Romano (R) 45th representative DISTRICT Robert “Bob” Kalnicky (R) Joann Franzen (D) Y Y Janet C. Silosky (R) 17th representative DISTRICT Dennis M. Reboletti (R) Laura Fine (D) Y Y Y 103rd representative DISTRICT Kyle Frank (R) 50th representative DISTRICT Naomi D. Jakobsson (D) Y Y Y Andrew Bernard (D) Y Robert A. Meister (R) 18th representative DISTRICT Kay Hatcher (R) Y Robyn Gabel (D) Y Y Y 113th representative DISTRICT 55th representative DISTRICT Jay Hoffman (D) Y 19th representative DISTRICT Martin J. Moylan (D) Y Y Melinda Hult (R) Robert F. Martwick, Jr. (D) Y Y Y Y Sandra Stoppa (D) 56th representative DISTRICT 114th representative DISTRICT Michelle Mussman (D) Y Y Eddie Lee Jackson (D) Y Y Y 20th representative DISTRICT John R. Lawson (R) Ryan Stookey (R) Bruce Randazzo (D) Y Michael P. McAuliffe (R) 57th representative DISTRICT Elaine Nekritz (D) Y Y Y 21st representative DISTRICT Jonathan L. Greenberg (R) Rudy Lozano (D) 17/17 Y Y Silvana Tabares (D) This week’s charts have been updated from last week. Please use these charts for most current information. Particular races for which there were no data have been deleted for space. See our downloadable charts at WindyCityTimes.com. 26 March 14, 2012 WINDY CITY TIMES JUDICIAL EVALUATIONS WCT PPAC IVI CCL CCBA DSL ISBA LAGBAC wBAI CBA Cook Circuit Court Windy City Times does not endorse candidates. Key to Ratings: (Simmons vacancy) Rather, we list their answers to our questionnaire Q – Qualified Michael A. Forti (D) 9/9 Y Q R R Q R R HQ as well as the ratings of legal organizations so that NQ – Not Qualified Jessica A. O’Brien (D) 9/9 Y Q R R Q R R Q readers can make informed choices when they vote. WQ – Well Qualified James A. Wright (D) 9/9 Q R R Q R R Q HQ - Highly Qualified Cook Circuit Court Key to Organizations: HR - Highly Recommended (Stewart vacancy) WCT = Windy City Times questions, number listed is R - Recommended Pamela M. Leeming (D) Q R R Q R R Q of the total questions correct for that race NR - Not Recommended Terrence M. Jordan (D) 7/9 NR NR NR NQ NR NR NR PPAC – Personal PAC NE - Not Evaluated Deidre Baumann (D) 9/9 Y Y NQ R R NQ NR R NR IVI - Independent Voters of Illinois/Independent (D) = Democrat Mary Margaret Burke (D) NR NR NR NQ NR NR Q Precinct Organization (R) = Republican Sammy W. Lacey, Jr. (D) NR NR NR NQ NR NR NR CCL – Chicago Council of Lawyers Rhonda Sallee (D) NQ R NR NQ NR NR NR Steve Demitro (D) NR NR NR NQ NR NR NR CCBA – Cook County Bar Association In addition, Planned Parenthood endorses Mary Jane Cook Circuit Court DSL – Decalogue Society of Lawyers Theis for Illinois Superior Court, 1st District; and (Stralka vacancy) ISBA – Illinois State Bar Association Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund endorses Michael Forti Michael Tully Mullen (D) WQ R HR HQ R R HQ LAGBAC – Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago for Cook County Circuit Court and Mary Trew for Cook Cook Circuit Court WBAI – Women’s Bar Association of Illinois County Circuit Court, 9th Subcircuit. (Ward vacancy) CBA – Chicago Bar Association Alfred M. Swanson, Jr. (D) 8/9 Y Y Q R R Q R R Q NOTE: Charts have been updated since the March 7, 2012, issue. Please use this version for voting. Denise Marie Nalley (D) NR NR NR NQ NR NR NR Ratings listed are the most current available at press time. Elizabeth Mary Hayes (D) NQ NR NR NQ R NR NR Joan Marie Kubalanza (D) 6/9 Q R R Q R R Q Peter J. Vilkelis (D) 9/9 Q R R Q R R Q WCT PPAC IVI CCL CCBA DSL ISBA LAGBAC wBAI CBA Brian J. Stephenson (D) Q R R Q R R Q Cook Circuit Court-2nd Sub Sup. Ct-1st Dist. (Stuttley vacancy) (Fitzgerald vacancy) Carl B. Boyd (D) NQ R R NQ R R NR Mary Jane Theis (D) 8/9 Y HQ R HR HQ HR R HQ Arthur Wesley “Wes” Willis (D) Q R R Q R R Q Aurelia Marie Pucinski (D) NQ R NR NQ NR NR Q Alma Learetta Tyson (D) NR NR NR NQ NR NR NR Joy Virginia Cunningham (D) Y WQ R R Q R R HQ Chester Slaughter (D) NR NR NR NQ NR NR NR Cook Circuit Court-3rd Sub Thomas W. Flannigan (D) NQ NE NR NQ NR NR NR (McGann vacancy) James Gerard Riley (R) NQ R R Q R R Q App. Ct-1st Dist. Maureen Leahy Delehanty (D) Q R R Q R R Q (Cahill vacancy) Scott Edward Lipinski (D) NQ NR NR NQ NR NR NR Cook Circuit Court-3rd Sub Pamela E. Hill-Veal (D) NQ R NR NQ NR NR NR (McSweeney-Moore vacancy) Mathias William Delort (D) 8/9 Y Y WQ R R HQ R R HQ Kay Marie Hanlon (D) 9/9 Q R R Q R R HQ Thomas J. Carroll (D) Mary Brigid Hayes (D) Y Q NR R Q HR R Q Daniel R. Degnan (D) NR NR NR NQ NR NR NR Cook Circuit Court-4th Sub James Michael McGing (D) Q R R Q R R HQ (Riley vacancy) Laura Marie Sullivan (D) NR NR NR NQ NR NR Q App. Ct-1st Dist. Daniel Lawrence Peters (D) NQ R R Q R R Q (Johnson Coleman vacancy) William “Gomo” Gomolinski (D) Q R R Q R R Q Nathaniel Roosevelt Howse, Jr. (D) 8/9 Y Q HR HR HQ HR R HQ Michael J. “Mike” Dickman (D) NQ R R NQ NR NR NR App. Ct-1st Dist. Terry Gallagher (D) Q R R Q R R Q (Gallagher vacancy) Joanne Marie Rogers (D) Q R R Q R R Q Patrick J. Sherlock (D) NQ R R Q R R Q Harry J. Fournier (R) Y NQ R R Q R R NR Cook Circuit Court-4th Sub P. Scott Neville, Jr. (D) Y Q HR HR HQ HR R Q (‘A’ vacancy) Marguerite Anne Quinn (D) 8/9 Y NQ NR NR NQ R R Q App. Ct-1st Dist. Julie Line Bailey (D) Q NR NR Q NR R Q (O’Brien vacancy) Karin Elizabeth Swanson (D) Q R R Q HR R Q Jesse G. Reyes (D) 8/9 Y Y Q HR HR Q R R Q Linda A. Walls (D) NQ R NR NQ NR R Q Rodolfo “Rudy” Garcia (D) WQ HR R Q R R Q Martin D. Reggi (D) William Stewart Boyd (D) WQ HR R Q R R Q Edward M. Maloney (D) Q R R Q NR R Q Ellen L. Flannigan (D) NQ NR NR NQ NR NR NR Christine Cook (R) Q NR NE Q R R Q Cook Circuit Court-6th Sub Don R. Sampen (D) WQ R R Q R R HQ App. Ct-1st Dist. (Delgado vacancy) (Theis vacancy) Beatriz Santiago (D) Y Q R R Q HR R NR Maureen Elizabeth Connors (D) WQ R R Q R R Q Mark V. Ferrante (D) 9/9 WQ R HR Q R R HQ App. Ct-1st Dist. Gregory Emmett Ahern, Jr. (D) Q R R Q HR R HQ (Tully vacancy) Carlos Claudio (D) NR NR NR NQ NR NR NR Terrence J. Lavin (D) Q R R Q R R Q Kent A. Delgado (D) Q R R Q R R Q William D. O’Neal (D) Ricardo Lugo (D) NQ R NR NQ NR NR NR App. Ct-2nd Dist. Glenn J. Kahn (D) (O’Malley vacancy) Cook Circuit Court-7th Sub (Jones vacancy) Joe Birkett (R) App. Ct-4th Dist. Aicha Marie MacCarthy (D) NQ NR R Q R R NR (Myerscough vacancy) Cook Circuit Court-7th Sub (Starks vacancy) Carol Pope (R) App. Ct-5th Dist. Tommy Brewer (D) Y Q R R NQ NE R Q (Donovan vacancy) Roxanne L. Rochester (D) Q R R Q R R NR Cook Circuit Court-7th Sub Judy Cates (D) (Terrell vacancy) Stephen McGlynn (R) Cook Circuit Court William G. Gamboney (D) Q R R Q R R HQ (Conlon vacancy) Cook Circuit Court-7th Sub (Toney vacancy) Karen Lynn O’Malley (D) 9/9 Q R R Q R R Q Jo Anne Hopson Guillemette (D) NQ NR NR NQ NR NR NR Arthur P. Wheatley (D) Y Q HR HR Q HR R Q Stanley L. Hill, Sr. (D) 8/9 Y Q R R Q R R Q Mable Taylor (D) NQ NR NR NQ NR NR NR Cook Circuit Court Kimberly D. Lewis (D) NR NR NR NQ NR NR NR (Jordan vacancy) Mark Battaglia (D) NQ R NR NQ NR NR NR Cook Circuit Court-8th Sub Jean Prendergast Rooney (D) WQ R HR Q R R HQ Cook Circuit Court (Chiola vacancy) (Kinnaird vacancy) NOTE: Listings updated from last week. Kevin Cunningham (D) 9/9 Q R R Q R R Q Rodney W. Stewart (D) 9/9 NQ R R Q R R Q Erica L. Reddick (D) 4/9 Y Q HR R HQ R R Q Celia Louise Gamrath (D) 8/9 Y Q R R Q R R HQ Cook Circuit Court James A. Shapiro (D) Y Y Q R HR Q R R HQ (Moran vacancy) Thomas N. Osran (D) Q R R Q R R Q Cook Circuit Court-8th Sub Russell W. Hartigan (D) 7/9 Y Q R HR HQ HR R HQ Cook Circuit Court (Cole vacancy) (O’Brien vacancy) Brad Trowbridge (D) 9/9 Y Y NQ R R Q R R NR Gerald V. Cleary (D) Q R HR Q R R HQ John H. Ehrlich (D) 9/9 Y WQ R HR Q HR R HQ Cynthia Ramirez (D) 8/9 Y Q R HR Q R R Q Gideon Abraham Baum (D) Q R R Q R R NR Cook Circuit Court Helaine “Lainie” Berger (D) Y NQ R R Q R R NR (O’Mara Frossard vacancy) James L. Kaplan (D) Q R R Q R R Q Nichole C. Patton (D) NQ R NR NQ R R NR Ellis B. Levin (D) 9/9 Y NQ NR NR NQ NR NR Q Cook Circuit Court-8th Sub Kevin W. Horan (D) Q R R Q R R Q (Durkin Roy vacancy) Diann Karen Marsalek (D) 8/9 Y Y NQ R R Q R R Q Rodrick F. Wimberly (D) NR NR NR NQ NR NR NR Deborah Jean Gubin (D) Y Y WQ R HR Q R R Q Cook Circuit Court Sharon Finegan Patterson (D) 9/9 Y Q R R Q R R Q (Pucinski vacancy) Nicholas Geanopoulos (D) 8/9 Q R R Q R R Q Cook Circuit Court-8th Sub Edward J. Maloney (D) 8/9 Q R HR Q R R Q (‘A’ vacancy) Lorna Ellen Propes (D) Y WQ R R Q NR R HQ Laura Liu (D) Y Q R R Q R R Q WINDY CITY TIMES March 14, 2012 27

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Cook Circuit Court-9th Sub 17th Circuit Court-3rd Sub. (Bender vacancy) (‘A’ vacancy) Michael Ian Bender (D) 5/9 Q R R Q HR R Q Brendan Maher (R) Lionel Jean-Baptiste (D) 8/9 Y Q HR R Q R R Q 18th Circuit Court Cook Circuit Court-9th Sub (Thompson vacancy) (Epstein vacancy) Alice Wilson (D) Mary S. Trew (D) 9/9 Y Y Q R R Q HR R Q Patrick J. O’Shea (R) 8/9 Abbey Fishman Romanek (D) 8/9 Y Q R R Q R R Q Bob Gibson (R) David C. Adams (D) NR NR NR NQ NR NR NR Brian McKillip (R) Larry G. Axelrood (D) 9/9 Y WQ R HR HQ HR R HQ 19th Circuit Court-2nd Sub. Cook Circuit Court-10th Sub (‘A’ vacancy) (Locallo vacancy) Patricia Fix (D) Y Thomas R. Allen (D) Y Q R R Q R R Q Luis A. Berrones (R) 5/9 Cook Circuit Court-11th Sub 19th Circuit Court-3rd Sub. (O’Brien vacancy) (‘A’ vacancy) Maureen A. Murphy (D) Q R R Q R R Q Jeffrey S. Braiman (D) Michael R. Clancy (D) Q R R Q R R Q Daniel B. Shanes (R) Maritza Martinez (D) Y Q R NR Q NR NR Q 19th Circuit Court-3rd Sub. Roger Zamparo (D) NR NR NR NQ NR NR Q (‘B’ vacancy) Cook Circuit Court-11th Sub Nancy Waites (D) 7/9 (Urso vacancy) Thomas Schippers (R) Lisa Ann Marino (D) Q R NR Q NR R Q Todd Brian Projansky (R) Pamela McLean Meyerson (D) 9/9 Y Q R HR Q HR R Q 20th Circuit Court Deborah J. Fortier (D) NQ R NR NQ NR NR NR (O’Malley vacancy) Jennifer A. Blanc (D) NQ NR NR NQ NR R NR Vincent J. Lopinot (D) Cook Circuit Court-12th Sub Ronald R. Duebbert (R) (Rochford vacancy) 20th Circuit Court Andrea M. Schleifer (D) 9/9 Y WQ R R Q HR R Q (Wharton vacancy) Michael John Halloran (D) Q R HR Q R R Q Zina R. Cruise (D) Robert P. Babbitt (D) NR NR NR NQ NR NR NR Anne Fohne Keeley (D) Daniel P. Scott (D) NR NR NR NQ NR NR NR Laninya A. Cason (R) James C. Murray (D) Y Y WQ R R Q R R Q 20th Circuit Court-St. Clair Co. James Paul Pieczonka (R) NQ NR NR NQ NR NR NR (Cueto vacancy) Cook Circuit Court-13th Sub Brian K. Trentman (D) (Pietrucha vacancy) Julie A. Koluszek (R) Ketki “Kay” Steffen (R) 6/9 Q R R Q R R Q Daniel J. Emge (R) Paul S. Pavlus (R) Q R R Q R R Q 23rd Circuit Court-DeKalb Co. Nicholas G. Grapsas (R) Y Q R R Q R R HQ (Klein vacancy) Peter A. Pacione (R) NR NR NR NQ NR NR NR Ronald G. Matekaitis (D) Cook Circuit Court-13th Sub Bill Brady (R) (‘A’ vacancy) 23rd Circuit Court-Kendall Co. Martin C. Kelly (R) NQ R R Q NR NR NR (‘A’ vacancy) Cook Circuit Court-14th Sub Melissa S. Barnhart (R) (O’Gara vacancy) David S. Kim (R) Regina Ann Scannicchio (R) WQ R R Q HR R Q 16th Circuit Court-2nd Sub. (‘A’ vacancy) John G. Dalton (D) 9/9 Y John F. Hurlbut (R) John N. Walter (R)

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COMPLERA is a prescription medicine used as a complete single-tablet regimen to treat HIV-1 in adults who have never taken HIV medicines before. COMPLERA does not cure HIV or AIDS or help prevent passing HIV to others.

one The for me COMPLERA. A complete HIV treatment in only 1 pill a day.

Ask your healthcare provider if it’s the one for you.

Patient model. Pill shown is not actual size. INDICATION Do not take COMPLERA if you are taking the following medicines: Before taking COMPLERA, tell your healthcare provider if you: Common side effects associated with COMPLERA: • other HIV medicines (COMPLERA provides a complete treatment for HIV infection.) • have liver problems, including hepatitis B or C virus infection • trouble sleeping (insomnia), abnormal dreams, headache, dizziness, diarrhea, COMPLERA® (emtricitabine 200 mg/rilpivirine 25 mg/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate • the anti-seizure medicines carbamazepine (Carbatrol®, Equetro®, Tegretol®, • have kidney problems nausea, rash, tiredness, and depression 300 mg) is a prescription HIV medicine that contains 3 medicines, EMTRIVA® Tegretol-XR®, Teril®, Epitol®), oxcarbazepine (Trileptal®), phenobarbital (Luminal®), • have ever had a mental health problem (emtricitabine), EDURANT™ (rilpivirine), and VIREAD® (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) Other side effects associated with COMPLERA: phenytoin (Dilantin®, Dilantin-125®, Phenytek®) • have bone problems combined in one pill. COMPLERA is used as a complete single-tablet regimen to treat • vomiting, stomach pain or discomfort, skin discoloration (small spots or freckles), • ® • are It is not known if COMPLERA can harm the anti-tuberculosis medicines rifabutin (Mycobutin), rifampin (Rifater , pregnant or plan to become pregnant. and pain HIV-1 infection in adults (age 18 and older) who have never taken HIV medicines before. Rifamate®, Rimactane®, Rifadin®) and rifapentine (Priftin®) your unborn child COMPLERA does not cure HIV and has not been shown to prevent passing HIV • a proton pump inhibitor medicine for certain stomach or intestinal problems, • are breastfeeding; women with HIV should not breast-feed because they can pass Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that to others. It is important to always practice safer sex, use latex or polyurethane including esomeprazole (Nexium®, Vimovo®), lansoprazole (Prevacid®), HIV through their milk to the baby does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of COMPLERA. For more condoms to lower the chance of sexual contact with any body fl uids, and to never omeprazole (Prilosec®), pantoprazole sodium (Protonix®), rabeprazole (Aciphex®) information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Call your healthcare provider Contact your healthcare provider right away if you experience any of the for medical advice about side effects. re-use or share needles. Do not stop taking COMPLERA unless directed by your • more than 1 dose of the steroid medicine dexamethasone or dexamethasone following serious or common side effects: healthcare provider. See your healthcare provider regularly. sodium phosphate Serious side effects associated with COMPLERA: You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the • St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) • New or worse kidney problems can happen in some people who take COMPLERA. FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088. • other medicines that contain tenofovir (VIREAD®, TRUVADA®, ATRIPLA®) If you have had kidney problems in the past or take other medicines that can cause Take COMPLERA exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • other medicines that contain emtricitabine or lamivudine (EMTRIVA®, Combivir®, kidney problems, your healthcare provider may need to do blood tests to check your • Always take COMPLERA with a meal. Taking COMPLERA with a meal is important to Contact your healthcare provider right away if you get the following side effects Epivir® or Epivir-HBV®, Epzicom®, Trizivir®) kidneys during your treatment with COMPLERA help get the right amount of medicine in your body. A protein drink does not replace or conditions while taking COMPLERA: • rilpivirine (Edurant™) • Depression or mood changes can happen in some people who take COMPLERA. ® a meal • Nausea, vomiting, unusual muscle pain, and/or weakness. These may be • adefovir (HEPSERA ) Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms: • Stay under the care of your healthcare provider during treatment with signs of a buildup of acid in the blood (lactic acidosis), which is a serious In addition, also tell your healthcare provider if you take: feeling sad or hopeless, feeling anxious or restless, or if you have thoughts of COMPLERA and see your healthcare provider regularly medical condition • an antacid medicine that contains aluminum, magnesium hydroxide, or calcium hurting yourself (suicide) or have tried to hurt yourself • Light-colored stools, dark-colored urine, and/or if your skin or the whites of your carbonate. Take antacids at least 2 hours before or at least 4 hours after you • Bone problems can happen in some people who take COMPLERA. Bone problems Please see Patient Information for COMPLERA on the following pages. eyes turn yellow. These may be signs of serious liver problems (hepatotoxicity), take COMPLERA include bone pain, softening or thinning (which may lead to fractures). Your with liver enlargement (hepatomegaly), and fat in the liver (steatosis) ® • a histamine-2 blocker medicine, including famotidine (Pepcid ), cimetidine healthcare provider may need to do additional tests to check your bones • If you have HIV-1 and hepatitis B virus (HBV), your liver disease may suddenly ® ® ® (Tagamet ), nizatidine (Axid ), or ranitidine hydrochloride (Zantac ). Take these • Changes in body fat can happen in people taking HIV medicine. These changes get worse if you stop taking COMPLERA. Do not stop taking COMPLERA without medicines at least 12 hours before or at least 4 hours after you take COMPLERA may include increased amount of fat in the upper back and neck (“buffalo hump”), fi rst talking to your healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider will monitor ® ® ® • the antibiotic medicines clarithromycin (Biaxin ), erythromycin (E-Mycin , Eryc , breast, and around the main part of your body (trunk). Loss of fat from the legs, your condition Ery-Tab®, PCE®, Pediazole®, Ilosone®), and troleandomycin (TAO®) arms and face may also happen. The cause and long-term health effect of these COMPLERA may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may • an antifungal medicine by mouth, including fl uconazole (Difl ucan®), itraconazole conditions are not known affect how COMPLERA works, and may cause serious side effects. (Sporanox®), ketoconazole (Nizoral®), posaconazole (Noxafi l®), voriconazole (Vfend®) • Changes in your immune system (Immune Reconstitution Syndrome) can happen • methadone (Dolophine®) when you start taking HIV medicines. Your immune system may get stronger and begin to fi ght infections that have been hidden in your body for a long time. Tell This list of medicines is not complete. Discuss with your healthcare provider all Learn more at www.COMPLERA.com your healthcare provider if you start having new symptoms after starting your prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements you HIV medicine are taking or plan to take.

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COMPLERA is a prescription medicine used as a complete single-tablet regimen to treat HIV-1 in adults who have never taken HIV medicines before. COMPLERA does not cure HIV or AIDS or help prevent passing HIV to others. one The for me COMPLERA. A complete HIV treatment in only 1 pill a day.

Ask your healthcare provider if it’s the one for you.

Patient model. Pill shown is not actual size. INDICATION Do not take COMPLERA if you are taking the following medicines: Before taking COMPLERA, tell your healthcare provider if you: Common side effects associated with COMPLERA: • other HIV medicines (COMPLERA provides a complete treatment for HIV infection.) • have liver problems, including hepatitis B or C virus infection • trouble sleeping (insomnia), abnormal dreams, headache, dizziness, diarrhea, COMPLERA® (emtricitabine 200 mg/rilpivirine 25 mg/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate • the anti-seizure medicines carbamazepine (Carbatrol®, Equetro®, Tegretol®, • have kidney problems nausea, rash, tiredness, and depression 300 mg) is a prescription HIV medicine that contains 3 medicines, EMTRIVA® Tegretol-XR®, Teril®, Epitol®), oxcarbazepine (Trileptal®), phenobarbital (Luminal®), • have ever had a mental health problem (emtricitabine), EDURANT™ (rilpivirine), and VIREAD® (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) Other side effects associated with COMPLERA: phenytoin (Dilantin®, Dilantin-125®, Phenytek®) • have bone problems combined in one pill. COMPLERA is used as a complete single-tablet regimen to treat • vomiting, stomach pain or discomfort, skin discoloration (small spots or freckles), • ® • are It is not known if COMPLERA can harm the anti-tuberculosis medicines rifabutin (Mycobutin), rifampin (Rifater , pregnant or plan to become pregnant. and pain HIV-1 infection in adults (age 18 and older) who have never taken HIV medicines before. Rifamate®, Rimactane®, Rifadin®) and rifapentine (Priftin®) your unborn child COMPLERA does not cure HIV and has not been shown to prevent passing HIV • a proton pump inhibitor medicine for certain stomach or intestinal problems, • are breastfeeding; women with HIV should not breast-feed because they can pass Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that to others. It is important to always practice safer sex, use latex or polyurethane including esomeprazole (Nexium®, Vimovo®), lansoprazole (Prevacid®), HIV through their milk to the baby does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of COMPLERA. For more condoms to lower the chance of sexual contact with any body fl uids, and to never omeprazole (Prilosec®), pantoprazole sodium (Protonix®), rabeprazole (Aciphex®) information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Call your healthcare provider Contact your healthcare provider right away if you experience any of the for medical advice about side effects. re-use or share needles. Do not stop taking COMPLERA unless directed by your • more than 1 dose of the steroid medicine dexamethasone or dexamethasone following serious or common side effects: healthcare provider. See your healthcare provider regularly. sodium phosphate Serious side effects associated with COMPLERA: You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the • St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) • New or worse kidney problems can happen in some people who take COMPLERA. FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088. • other medicines that contain tenofovir (VIREAD®, TRUVADA®, ATRIPLA®) If you have had kidney problems in the past or take other medicines that can cause Take COMPLERA exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • other medicines that contain emtricitabine or lamivudine (EMTRIVA®, Combivir®, kidney problems, your healthcare provider may need to do blood tests to check your • Always take COMPLERA with a meal. Taking COMPLERA with a meal is important to Contact your healthcare provider right away if you get the following side effects Epivir® or Epivir-HBV®, Epzicom®, Trizivir®) kidneys during your treatment with COMPLERA help get the right amount of medicine in your body. A protein drink does not replace or conditions while taking COMPLERA: • rilpivirine (Edurant™) • Depression or mood changes can happen in some people who take COMPLERA. ® a meal • Nausea, vomiting, unusual muscle pain, and/or weakness. These may be • adefovir (HEPSERA ) Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms: • Stay under the care of your healthcare provider during treatment with signs of a buildup of acid in the blood (lactic acidosis), which is a serious In addition, also tell your healthcare provider if you take: feeling sad or hopeless, feeling anxious or restless, or if you have thoughts of COMPLERA and see your healthcare provider regularly medical condition • an antacid medicine that contains aluminum, magnesium hydroxide, or calcium hurting yourself (suicide) or have tried to hurt yourself • Light-colored stools, dark-colored urine, and/or if your skin or the whites of your carbonate. Take antacids at least 2 hours before or at least 4 hours after you • Bone problems can happen in some people who take COMPLERA. Bone problems Please see Patient Information for COMPLERA on the following pages. eyes turn yellow. These may be signs of serious liver problems (hepatotoxicity), take COMPLERA include bone pain, softening or thinning (which may lead to fractures). Your with liver enlargement (hepatomegaly), and fat in the liver (steatosis) ® • a histamine-2 blocker medicine, including famotidine (Pepcid ), cimetidine healthcare provider may need to do additional tests to check your bones • If you have HIV-1 and hepatitis B virus (HBV), your liver disease may suddenly ® ® ® (Tagamet ), nizatidine (Axid ), or ranitidine hydrochloride (Zantac ). Take these • Changes in body fat can happen in people taking HIV medicine. These changes get worse if you stop taking COMPLERA. Do not stop taking COMPLERA without medicines at least 12 hours before or at least 4 hours after you take COMPLERA may include increased amount of fat in the upper back and neck (“buffalo hump”), fi rst talking to your healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider will monitor ® ® ® • the antibiotic medicines clarithromycin (Biaxin ), erythromycin (E-Mycin , Eryc , breast, and around the main part of your body (trunk). Loss of fat from the legs, your condition Ery-Tab®, PCE®, Pediazole®, Ilosone®), and troleandomycin (TAO®) arms and face may also happen. The cause and long-term health effect of these COMPLERA may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may • an antifungal medicine by mouth, including fl uconazole (Difl ucan®), itraconazole conditions are not known affect how COMPLERA works, and may cause serious side effects. (Sporanox®), ketoconazole (Nizoral®), posaconazole (Noxafi l®), voriconazole (Vfend®) • Changes in your immune system (Immune Reconstitution Syndrome) can happen • methadone (Dolophine®) when you start taking HIV medicines. Your immune system may get stronger and begin to fi ght infections that have been hidden in your body for a long time. Tell This list of medicines is not complete. Discuss with your healthcare provider all Learn more at www.COMPLERA.com your healthcare provider if you start having new symptoms after starting your prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements you HIV medicine are taking or plan to take.

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FDA-Approved Patient Labeling COMPLERA may help: Also tell your healthcare provider if you take: The most common side effects of COMPLERA include: Patient Information • Reduce the amount of HIV in your blood. This is called your “viral load”. • an antacid medicine that contains aluminum, magnesium hydroxide, or calcium • trouble sleeping (insomnia) ® • COMPLERA (kom-PLEH-rah) Increase the number of white blood cells called CD4+ (T) cells that help fight off carbonate. Take antacids at least 2 hours before or at least 4 hours after you take • abnormal dreams (emtricitabine, rilpivirine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) Tablets other infections. COMPLERA. • headache • ® Reducing the amount of HIV and increasing the CD4+ (T) cell count may improve your a histamine-2 blocker medicine, including famotidine (PEPCID ), cimetidine • dizziness Important: Ask your doctor or pharmacist about medicines that should not be (TAGAMET®), nizatidine (AXID®), or ranitidine hydrochloride (ZANTAC®). Take these immune system. This may reduce your risk of death or infections that can happen when • diarrhea taken with COMPLERA. For more information, see the section “What should I tell my medicines at least 12 hours before or at least 4 hours after you take COMPLERA. healthcare provider before taking COMPLERA?” your immune system is weak (opportunistic infections). • nausea • the antibiotic medicines clarithromycin (BIAXIN®), erythromycin (E-MYCIN®, ERYC®, • rash Read this Patient Information before you start taking COMPLERA and each time you COMPLERA does not cure HIV infections or AIDS. ERY-TAB®, PCE®, PEDIAZOLE®, ILOSONE®), and troleandomycin (TAO®) • Always practice safer sex. • tiredness get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of • an antifungal medicine by mouth, including fluconazole (DIFLUCAN®), itraconazole • Use latex or polyurethane condoms to lower the chance of sexual contact with any • talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or treatment. (SPORANOX®), ketoconazole (NIZORAL®), posaconazole (NOXAFIL®), voriconazole depression body fluids such as semen, vaginal secretions, or blood. (VFEND®) Additional common side effects include: • Never re-use or share needles. What is the most important information I should know about COMPLERA? • ® methadone (DOLOPHINE ) • vomiting Ask your healthcare provider if you have any questions about how to prevent passing COMPLERA can cause serious side effects, including: Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you are not sure if your medicine is • stomach pain or discomfort HIV to other people. 1. Build-up of an acid in your blood (lactic acidosis). Lactic acidosis can happen in one that is listed above. • skin discoloration (small spots or freckles) some people who take COMPLERA or similar (nucleoside analogs) medicines. Lactic Who should not take COMPLERA? • pain acidosis is a serious medical emergency that can lead to death. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of your medicines and show it to your • Do not take COMPLERA if your HIV infection has been previously treated with healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine. Your healthcare Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does Lactic acidosis can be hard to identify early, because the symptoms could seem like HIV medicines. provider and your pharmacist can tell you if you can take these medicines with not go away. symptoms of other health problems. Call your healthcare provider right away if you • Do not take COMPLERA if you are taking certain other medicines. For more COMPLERA. Do not start any new medicines while you are taking COMPLERA without get any of the following symptoms which could be signs of lactic acidosis: information about medicines that must not be taken with COMPLERA, see “What first talking with your healthcare provider or pharmacist. You can ask your healthcare These are not all the possible side effects of COMPLERA. For more information, ask your • feeling very weak or tired should I tell my healthcare provider before taking COMPLERA?” provider or pharmacist for a list of medicines that can interact with COMPLERA. healthcare provider or pharmacist. • have unusual (not normal) muscle pain Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to • have trouble breathing What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking COMPLERA? How should I take COMPLERA? FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088). • have stomach pain with Before you take COMPLERA, tell your healthcare provider if you: • Stay under the care of your healthcare provider during treatment with COMPLERA. - nausea (feel sick to your stomach) • have liver problems, including hepatitis B or C virus infection • Take COMPLERA exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it. - vomiting How do I store COMPLERA? • have kidney problems • Always take COMPLERA with a meal. Taking COMPLERA with a meal is important • feel cold, especially in your arms and legs • Store COMPLERA at room temperature 77 °F (25 °C). • have ever had a mental health problem to help get the right amount of medicine in your body. A protein drink does not • feel dizzy or lightheaded • Keep COMPLERA in its original container and keep the container tightly closed. • have bone problems replace a meal. • have a fast or irregular heartbeat • Do not use COMPLERA if the seal over the bottle opening is broken or missing. • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if COMPLERA can harm your • Do not change your dose or stop taking COMPLERA without first talking with your 2. Severe liver problems. Severe liver problems can happen in people who take unborn child healthcare provider. See your healthcare provider regularly while taking COMPLERA. Keep COMPLERA and all other medicines out of reach of children. COMPLERA or similar medicines. In some cases these liver problems can lead to death. Pregnancy Registry. There is a pregnancy registry for women who take antiviral • If you miss a dose of COMPLERA within 12 hours of the time you usually take it, take Your liver may become large (hepatomegaly) and you may develop fat in your liver medicines during pregnancy. Its purpose is to collect information about the health your dose of COMPLERA with a meal as soon as possible. Then, take your next dose General information about COMPLERA: (steatosis) when you take COMPLERA. of you and your baby. Talk to your healthcare provider about how you can take part in of COMPLERA at the regularly scheduled time. If you miss a dose of COMPLERA by Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient this registry. more than 12 hours of the time you usually take it, wait and then take the next dose Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms Information leaflet. Do not use COMPLERA for a condition for which it was not prescribed. • are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed. The Centers for Disease Control and of COMPLERA at the regularly scheduled time. of liver problems: Do not give COMPLERA to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. Prevention recommends that mothers with HIV not breastfeed because they can pass • Do not take more than your prescribed dose to make up for a missed dose. • your skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow (jaundice). It may harm them. the HIV through their milk to the baby. It is not known if COMPLERA can pass through • When your COMPLERA supply starts to run low, get more from your healthcare provider • dark “tea-colored” urine your breast milk and harm your baby. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best or pharmacy. It is very important not to run out of COMPLERA. The amount of virus in This leaflet summarizes the most important information about COMPLERA. If you • light-colored bowel movements (stools) way to feed your baby. your blood may increase if the medicine is stopped for even a short time. would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider. You can ask your • loss of appetite for several days or longer • If you take too much COMPLERA, contact your local poison control center or go to the healthcare provider or pharmacist for information about COMPLERA that is written • nausea Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription nearest hospital emergency room right away. • stomach pain and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. for health professionals. For more information, call (1-800-445-3235) or go to www.COMPLERA.com. You may be more likely to get lactic acidosis or severe liver problems if you are COMPLERA may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may What are the possible side effects of COMPLERA? female, very overweight (obese), or have been taking COMPLERA or a similar affect how COMPLERA works, and may cause serious side effects. If you take certain COMPLERA may cause the following serious side effects, including: What are the ingredients of COMPLERA? medicine containing nucleoside analogs for a long time. medicines with COMPLERA, the amount of COMPLERA in your body may be too low and • See “What is the most important information I should know about COMPLERA?” Active ingredients: emtricitabine, rilpivirine hydrochloride, and tenofovir disoproxil it may not work to help control your HIV infection. The HIV virus in your body may become 3. Worsening of Hepatitis B infection. If you also have hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection • can happen in some people who take COMPLERA. resistant to COMPLERA or other HIV medicines that are like it. New or worse kidney problems fumarate and you stop taking COMPLERA, your HBV infection may become worse (flare-up). A If you have had kidney problems in the past or take other medicines that can cause Inactive ingredients: pregelatinized starch, lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline “flare-up” is when your HBV infection suddenly returns in a worse way than before. Do not take COMPLERA if you also take these medicines: kidney problems, your healthcare provider may need to do blood tests to check your COMPLERA is not approved for the treatment of HBV, so you must discuss your HBV • COMPLERA provides a complete treatment for HIV infection. Do not take other HIV kidneys during your treatment with COMPLERA. cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, povidone, polysorbate 20. The therapy with your healthcare provider. medicines with COMPLERA. • Depression or mood changes. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have tablet film coating contains polyethylene glycol, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, ® ® ® • Do not let your COMPLERA run out. Refill your prescription or talk to your healthcare • the anti-seizure medicines carbamazepine (CARBATROL , EQUETRO , TEGRETOL , any of the following symptoms: triacetin, titanium dioxide, iron oxide red, FD&C Blue #2 aluminum lake, FD&C Yellow ® ® ® ® provider before your COMPLERA is all gone. TEGRETOL-XR , TERIL , EPITOL ), oxcarbazepine (TRILEPTAL ), phenobarbital - feeling sad or hopeless #6 aluminum lake. ® ® ® ® • Do not stop taking COMPLERA without first talking to your healthcare provider. (LUMINAL ), phenytoin (DILANTIN , DILANTIN-125 , PHENYTEK ) - feeling anxious or restless ® ® • If you stop taking COMPLERA, your healthcare provider will need to check your health • the anti-tuberculosis medicines rifabutin (MYCOBUTIN ), rifampin (RIFATER , - have thoughts of hurting yourself (suicide) or have tried to hurt yourself This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ® ® ® ® often and do regular blood tests to check your HBV infection. Tell your healthcare RIFAMATE , RIMACTANE , RIFADIN ) and rifapentine (PRIFTIN ) • Bone problems can happen in some people who take COMPLERA. Bone problems Manufactured and distributed by: provider about any new or unusual symptoms you may have after you stop taking • a proton pump inhibitor medicine for certain stomach or intestinal problems, include bone pain, softening or thinning (which may lead to fractures). Your Gilead Sciences, Inc. ® ® ® COMPLERA. including esomeprazole (NEXIUM , VIMOVO ), lansoprazole (PREVACID ), omeprazole healthcare provider may need to do additional tests to check your bones. Foster City, CA 94404 (PRILOSEC®), pantoprazole sodium (PROTONIX®), rabeprazole (ACIPHEX®) • Changes in body fat can happen in people taking HIV medicine. These changes may What is COMPLERA? • more than 1 dose of the steroid medicine dexamethasone or dexamethasone sodium include increased amount of fat in the upper back and neck (“buffalo hump”), breast, Issued: August 2011 COMPLERA is a prescription HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) medicine that: phosphate and around the main part of your body (trunk). Loss of fat from the legs, arms and • is used to treat HIV-1 in adults who have taken HIV medicines before. HIV is the • never St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) face may also happen. The cause and long term health effect of these conditions are COMPLERA, the COMPLERA Logo, EMTRIVA, HEPSERA, TRUVADA, VIREAD, GILEAD, and virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). If you are taking COMPLERA, you should not take: not known. the GILEAD Logo are trademarks of Gilead Sciences, Inc. or its related companies. • contains 3 medicines, (rilpivirine, emtricitabine, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) • other medicines that contain tenofovir (VIREAD®, TRUVADA®, ATRIPLA®) • Changes in your immune system (Immune Reconstitution Syndrome) can happen ATRIPLA is a trademark of Bristol-Myers Squibb & Gilead Sciences, LLC. All other combined in one tablet. EMTRIVA and VIREAD are HIV-1 (human immunodeficiency • other medicines that contain emtricitabine or lamivudine (EMTRIVA®, COMBIVIR®, when you start taking HIV medicines. Your immune system may get stronger trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners. virus) nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) and EDURANT is an EPIVIR® or EPIVIR-HBV®, EPZICOM®, TRIZIVIR®) and begin to fight infections that have been hidden in your body for a long time. HIV-1 non-nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI). © 2012 Gilead Sciences, Inc. All rights reserved. • rilpivirine (EDURANT™) Tell your healthcare provider if you start having new symptoms after starting your It is not known if COMPLERA is safe and effective in children under the age of 18 years. • adefovir (HEPSERA®) HIV medicine. 202123-GS-000 02AUG2011 CON12265 2/12

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FDA-Approved Patient Labeling COMPLERA may help: Also tell your healthcare provider if you take: The most common side effects of COMPLERA include: Patient Information • Reduce the amount of HIV in your blood. This is called your “viral load”. • an antacid medicine that contains aluminum, magnesium hydroxide, or calcium • trouble sleeping (insomnia) ® • COMPLERA (kom-PLEH-rah) Increase the number of white blood cells called CD4+ (T) cells that help fight off carbonate. Take antacids at least 2 hours before or at least 4 hours after you take • abnormal dreams (emtricitabine, rilpivirine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) Tablets other infections. COMPLERA. • headache • ® Reducing the amount of HIV and increasing the CD4+ (T) cell count may improve your a histamine-2 blocker medicine, including famotidine (PEPCID ), cimetidine • dizziness Important: Ask your doctor or pharmacist about medicines that should not be (TAGAMET®), nizatidine (AXID®), or ranitidine hydrochloride (ZANTAC®). Take these immune system. This may reduce your risk of death or infections that can happen when • diarrhea taken with COMPLERA. For more information, see the section “What should I tell my medicines at least 12 hours before or at least 4 hours after you take COMPLERA. healthcare provider before taking COMPLERA?” your immune system is weak (opportunistic infections). • nausea • the antibiotic medicines clarithromycin (BIAXIN®), erythromycin (E-MYCIN®, ERYC®, • rash Read this Patient Information before you start taking COMPLERA and each time you COMPLERA does not cure HIV infections or AIDS. ERY-TAB®, PCE®, PEDIAZOLE®, ILOSONE®), and troleandomycin (TAO®) • Always practice safer sex. • tiredness get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of • an antifungal medicine by mouth, including fluconazole (DIFLUCAN®), itraconazole • Use latex or polyurethane condoms to lower the chance of sexual contact with any • talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or treatment. (SPORANOX®), ketoconazole (NIZORAL®), posaconazole (NOXAFIL®), voriconazole depression body fluids such as semen, vaginal secretions, or blood. (VFEND®) Additional common side effects include: • Never re-use or share needles. What is the most important information I should know about COMPLERA? • ® methadone (DOLOPHINE ) • vomiting Ask your healthcare provider if you have any questions about how to prevent passing COMPLERA can cause serious side effects, including: Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you are not sure if your medicine is • stomach pain or discomfort HIV to other people. 1. Build-up of an acid in your blood (lactic acidosis). Lactic acidosis can happen in one that is listed above. • skin discoloration (small spots or freckles) some people who take COMPLERA or similar (nucleoside analogs) medicines. Lactic Who should not take COMPLERA? • pain acidosis is a serious medical emergency that can lead to death. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of your medicines and show it to your • Do not take COMPLERA if your HIV infection has been previously treated with healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine. Your healthcare Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does Lactic acidosis can be hard to identify early, because the symptoms could seem like HIV medicines. provider and your pharmacist can tell you if you can take these medicines with not go away. symptoms of other health problems. Call your healthcare provider right away if you • Do not take COMPLERA if you are taking certain other medicines. For more COMPLERA. Do not start any new medicines while you are taking COMPLERA without get any of the following symptoms which could be signs of lactic acidosis: information about medicines that must not be taken with COMPLERA, see “What first talking with your healthcare provider or pharmacist. You can ask your healthcare These are not all the possible side effects of COMPLERA. For more information, ask your • feeling very weak or tired should I tell my healthcare provider before taking COMPLERA?” provider or pharmacist for a list of medicines that can interact with COMPLERA. healthcare provider or pharmacist. • have unusual (not normal) muscle pain Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to • have trouble breathing What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking COMPLERA? How should I take COMPLERA? FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088). • have stomach pain with Before you take COMPLERA, tell your healthcare provider if you: • Stay under the care of your healthcare provider during treatment with COMPLERA. - nausea (feel sick to your stomach) • have liver problems, including hepatitis B or C virus infection • Take COMPLERA exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it. - vomiting How do I store COMPLERA? • have kidney problems • Always take COMPLERA with a meal. Taking COMPLERA with a meal is important • feel cold, especially in your arms and legs • Store COMPLERA at room temperature 77 °F (25 °C). • have ever had a mental health problem to help get the right amount of medicine in your body. A protein drink does not • feel dizzy or lightheaded • Keep COMPLERA in its original container and keep the container tightly closed. • have bone problems replace a meal. • have a fast or irregular heartbeat • Do not use COMPLERA if the seal over the bottle opening is broken or missing. • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if COMPLERA can harm your • Do not change your dose or stop taking COMPLERA without first talking with your 2. Severe liver problems. Severe liver problems can happen in people who take unborn child healthcare provider. See your healthcare provider regularly while taking COMPLERA. Keep COMPLERA and all other medicines out of reach of children. COMPLERA or similar medicines. In some cases these liver problems can lead to death. Pregnancy Registry. There is a pregnancy registry for women who take antiviral • If you miss a dose of COMPLERA within 12 hours of the time you usually take it, take Your liver may become large (hepatomegaly) and you may develop fat in your liver medicines during pregnancy. Its purpose is to collect information about the health your dose of COMPLERA with a meal as soon as possible. Then, take your next dose General information about COMPLERA: (steatosis) when you take COMPLERA. of you and your baby. Talk to your healthcare provider about how you can take part in of COMPLERA at the regularly scheduled time. If you miss a dose of COMPLERA by Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient this registry. more than 12 hours of the time you usually take it, wait and then take the next dose Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms Information leaflet. Do not use COMPLERA for a condition for which it was not prescribed. • are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed. The Centers for Disease Control and of COMPLERA at the regularly scheduled time. of liver problems: Do not give COMPLERA to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. Prevention recommends that mothers with HIV not breastfeed because they can pass • Do not take more than your prescribed dose to make up for a missed dose. • your skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow (jaundice). It may harm them. the HIV through their milk to the baby. It is not known if COMPLERA can pass through • When your COMPLERA supply starts to run low, get more from your healthcare provider • dark “tea-colored” urine your breast milk and harm your baby. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best or pharmacy. It is very important not to run out of COMPLERA. The amount of virus in This leaflet summarizes the most important information about COMPLERA. If you • light-colored bowel movements (stools) way to feed your baby. your blood may increase if the medicine is stopped for even a short time. would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider. You can ask your • loss of appetite for several days or longer • If you take too much COMPLERA, contact your local poison control center or go to the healthcare provider or pharmacist for information about COMPLERA that is written • nausea Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription nearest hospital emergency room right away. • stomach pain and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. for health professionals. For more information, call (1-800-445-3235) or go to www.COMPLERA.com. You may be more likely to get lactic acidosis or severe liver problems if you are COMPLERA may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may What are the possible side effects of COMPLERA? female, very overweight (obese), or have been taking COMPLERA or a similar affect how COMPLERA works, and may cause serious side effects. If you take certain COMPLERA may cause the following serious side effects, including: What are the ingredients of COMPLERA? medicine containing nucleoside analogs for a long time. medicines with COMPLERA, the amount of COMPLERA in your body may be too low and • See “What is the most important information I should know about COMPLERA?” Active ingredients: emtricitabine, rilpivirine hydrochloride, and tenofovir disoproxil it may not work to help control your HIV infection. The HIV virus in your body may become 3. Worsening of Hepatitis B infection. If you also have hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection • can happen in some people who take COMPLERA. resistant to COMPLERA or other HIV medicines that are like it. New or worse kidney problems fumarate and you stop taking COMPLERA, your HBV infection may become worse (flare-up). A If you have had kidney problems in the past or take other medicines that can cause Inactive ingredients: pregelatinized starch, lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline “flare-up” is when your HBV infection suddenly returns in a worse way than before. Do not take COMPLERA if you also take these medicines: kidney problems, your healthcare provider may need to do blood tests to check your COMPLERA is not approved for the treatment of HBV, so you must discuss your HBV • COMPLERA provides a complete treatment for HIV infection. Do not take other HIV kidneys during your treatment with COMPLERA. cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, povidone, polysorbate 20. The therapy with your healthcare provider. medicines with COMPLERA. • Depression or mood changes. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have tablet film coating contains polyethylene glycol, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, ® ® ® • Do not let your COMPLERA run out. Refill your prescription or talk to your healthcare • the anti-seizure medicines carbamazepine (CARBATROL , EQUETRO , TEGRETOL , any of the following symptoms: triacetin, titanium dioxide, iron oxide red, FD&C Blue #2 aluminum lake, FD&C Yellow ® ® ® ® provider before your COMPLERA is all gone. TEGRETOL-XR , TERIL , EPITOL ), oxcarbazepine (TRILEPTAL ), phenobarbital - feeling sad or hopeless #6 aluminum lake. ® ® ® ® • Do not stop taking COMPLERA without first talking to your healthcare provider. (LUMINAL ), phenytoin (DILANTIN , DILANTIN-125 , PHENYTEK ) - feeling anxious or restless ® ® • If you stop taking COMPLERA, your healthcare provider will need to check your health • the anti-tuberculosis medicines rifabutin (MYCOBUTIN ), rifampin (RIFATER , - have thoughts of hurting yourself (suicide) or have tried to hurt yourself This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ® ® ® ® often and do regular blood tests to check your HBV infection. Tell your healthcare RIFAMATE , RIMACTANE , RIFADIN ) and rifapentine (PRIFTIN ) • Bone problems can happen in some people who take COMPLERA. Bone problems Manufactured and distributed by: provider about any new or unusual symptoms you may have after you stop taking • a proton pump inhibitor medicine for certain stomach or intestinal problems, include bone pain, softening or thinning (which may lead to fractures). Your Gilead Sciences, Inc. ® ® ® COMPLERA. including esomeprazole (NEXIUM , VIMOVO ), lansoprazole (PREVACID ), omeprazole healthcare provider may need to do additional tests to check your bones. Foster City, CA 94404 (PRILOSEC®), pantoprazole sodium (PROTONIX®), rabeprazole (ACIPHEX®) • Changes in body fat can happen in people taking HIV medicine. These changes may What is COMPLERA? • more than 1 dose of the steroid medicine dexamethasone or dexamethasone sodium include increased amount of fat in the upper back and neck (“buffalo hump”), breast, Issued: August 2011 COMPLERA is a prescription HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) medicine that: phosphate and around the main part of your body (trunk). Loss of fat from the legs, arms and • is used to treat HIV-1 in adults who have taken HIV medicines before. HIV is the • never St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) face may also happen. The cause and long term health effect of these conditions are COMPLERA, the COMPLERA Logo, EMTRIVA, HEPSERA, TRUVADA, VIREAD, GILEAD, and virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). If you are taking COMPLERA, you should not take: not known. the GILEAD Logo are trademarks of Gilead Sciences, Inc. or its related companies. • contains 3 medicines, (rilpivirine, emtricitabine, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) • other medicines that contain tenofovir (VIREAD®, TRUVADA®, ATRIPLA®) • Changes in your immune system (Immune Reconstitution Syndrome) can happen ATRIPLA is a trademark of Bristol-Myers Squibb & Gilead Sciences, LLC. All other combined in one tablet. EMTRIVA and VIREAD are HIV-1 (human immunodeficiency • other medicines that contain emtricitabine or lamivudine (EMTRIVA®, COMBIVIR®, when you start taking HIV medicines. Your immune system may get stronger trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners. virus) nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) and EDURANT is an EPIVIR® or EPIVIR-HBV®, EPZICOM®, TRIZIVIR®) and begin to fight infections that have been hidden in your body for a long time. HIV-1 non-nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI). © 2012 Gilead Sciences, Inc. All rights reserved. • rilpivirine (EDURANT™) Tell your healthcare provider if you start having new symptoms after starting your It is not known if COMPLERA is safe and effective in children under the age of 18 years. • adefovir (HEPSERA®) HIV medicine. 202123-GS-000 02AUG2011 CON12265 2/12

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A special series in partnership with the AIDS Foundation of Chicago ‘Angels’ playwright Tony Kushner comes to Chicago By Steven Chaitman sion of lesbians, gay, transsexual, bisexual and intersexual people … it’s sort of a grim thing Although the nature of the AIDS epidemic has to see people moving in the opposite direction changed since Tony Kushner’s Pulitzer Prize- we’re hoping at this point they’d be moving, but winning Angels in America first hit Broadway, there’s still a way in which the virus and the the play’s legacy has only begun to take shape. fight against the virus are tied into the struggle As evidenced by revivals of fellow works such as of the acceptance of LGBTI people. The Normal Heart, the epidemic has entered a There’s two things about the AIDS epidemic stage of historical reflection in the public con- during the time that Angels is describing in the sciousness. mid-’80s and right before the ACT UP revolution. In that spirit, the Court Theatre in Chicago One of the extraordinary things about that revo- opens its production of Angels in American lution is the way the LGBT community confront- (both parts one and two) March 30, directed by ed the really horrifying and initially dismaying Charles Newell. In addition, the AIDS Founda- challenge of a biological medical crisis inflicting tion of Chicago is giving those who attend its a community of people fighting for liberation. annual spring dinner on March 27 the opportuni- We didn’t allow it to be appropriated by the ty to not only purchase tickets for a performance Right in the way that we had to deal with it and benefiting the foundation, but also to hear from confront it and take care of ourselves, our ada- Kushner himself, who will deliver the dinner’s mant refusal to see the epidemic as some kind of keynote speech. verdict against our political ambitions. We really In advance of his visit to Chicago, Kushner changed not only our own community, and the spoke with the Windy City Times about AIDS as rights of LGBT people in the United States and in seen both today and 30 years ago and how An- Europe advanced during the worst and weakest gels in America fits into that history. He also moments of the epidemic. spoke a bit about his work writing the upcom- We kept moving forward and used the epidem- ing Steven Spielberg biopic, Lincoln, which will ic as a kind of occasion for organizing, which come out at the end of the year. is unprecedented in human history and really Windy City Times: When you look back now an astonishing thing. The notion of a patient at the early days of AIDS, do you think about population, of a population of a biologically be- it differently or have a different perspective set people demanding power in their own care, on its genesis than you did 10 or even 20 refusing to be passive participants and victims years ago when Angels in America first pre- and instead responding to the medical estab- miered? lishment with an appropriate level of argument Tony Kushner: I’ve said this a number of times, and skepticism and a real desire to be intimately but since the arrival of Angels, in a funny, weird involved, it changed the way people who are way there’s a similarity between the general at- dealing with illness think about themselves and titude toward AIDS now and then in the sense in a way became part of a cure. It’s obviously that the causes are very different, but in the not a cure for AIDS any more than it is a cure for late ’80s/early ’90s with the motto of ACT UP, cancer to have a sense of agency, but it’s very one of the struggles was to make it impossible much the case that the way you see yourself for people to ignore what was really happening, when you’re sick will have some effect on even and also to try and not get people to ignore your health. the inhumanity of it. There was a great struggle WCT: In what way do you think Angels fit against a kind of conspiracy of silence that went in the narrative of AIDS today, and what kind all the way up to the White House and every as- of a role do you think it might play going Tony Kushner. Photo by Joan Marcus pect of culture and society. Now there’s another forward? kind of silence and in a way a more terrifying TK: I feel very proud that the play had some and more difficult to overcome this kind of si- use and value to people who were fighting for the play ever really worked and the only reason admired Lincoln. I knew what most people know lence because the magnitude, the spread is inci- healthcare, human rights and for LGBT libera- it will continue to work is if the central dialectic about him and thought it would be a good op- dentally greater than it was in the early days of tion and I think the play was seen as being a is something that will speak to individuals and portunity to learn more. There’s a great deal of the epidemic. It’s migrated in consciousness— part of that particular moment in history. I don’t collectively as an audience. I think the answer is my volition politically that made me suspect at least to a certain extent—out of the West … make any claims for it other than some other im- yes, but we’ll see what people think when they Lincoln would be a good person to spend some . We don’t talk about it now because we don’t mensely important things happened around the see it at the Court. time with. Whatever happens with the movie have to, it’s not in our midst. It’s happening in time that Angels was becoming a well-known WCT: What if any recent films, plays or oth- I will never regret having spent five years on Africa, it’s happening in India, it’s happening play. I know in ’93 when it opened on Broad- er works centered around AIDS have you seen it because I really spent a great time digging in Asia … there’s a great pull of silence and the way there was a moment when Rock Hudson had or read that in a positive way add or build on deeply into the life of somebody for whom my disease has sort of disappeared again. died and it was really a watershed moment in a Angels or the AIDS narrative or taught you admiration has only grown and grown. I know WCT: What in your eyes are the main fronts way … people knew the world of the epidemic something new? that I can say without any exaggeration that in the fight against AIDS at present and look- was changing and the most terrible part of the TK: There was a very powerful exhibit in a working on Lincoln had a title effect on my life. ing into the future? early years was in a sense over. What that did gallery at NYU of photographs of front doors of I’m not the same person or the same writer com- TK: Obviously increased funding for research, was give people a moment to grieve and I think various New York building where a number of ing out of this project that I was going into it. creating government participation free from because of the vast public scale of the epidemic prominent artists who had died of AIDS in the WCT: Other things you’ve been passionate corporate influence in terms of people shar- people needed a public place to mourn. The ’80s had lived. It was quite spooky and very ef- about lately that’s inspiring any upcoming ing information and learning more about mak- AIDS quilt did that when it first appeared and I fective and a really shocking reminder of how creative projects? ing progress and about copyrights and patents. think in a way Angels as well. many immensely gifted artists we lost to the TK: I have a lot of stuff waiting for me to do. Also, there’s making sure at a scientific level and When people come to see the play now … epidemic. Some film work and a possible television series. at a research level that we still continue to pur- I would be very happy if the play served as a WCT: The Oscars just came and went and I did an opera this summer with Jeanine Tesori sue the possibility of a vaccine, something that means of remembering what happened … . There looking at next year a lot of people are very with whom I did Caroline, or Change and I’m will extricate the HIV virus … . There’s also an are a lot of young people who have no idea who excited to see how Lincoln turns out. What excited to continue work on it. I’m also excited identification, whether it’s intentional or not, the Rosenbergs were or who Roy Cohn was and inspired you to take on the project and what and scared and hopeful and scared about the of the virus with gay sexuality and so the fight the extent that Angels is what’s keeping them do you expect audiences to get out of it? upcoming election. against AIDS is very much wrapped up in a fight in our collective memory is great. But all those TK: After we finished Munich together, Spiel- See www.aidschicago.org and www.court- against homophobia and the systematic oppres- things having been said; the only reason that berg asked me to write Lincoln and I’ve always theatre.org . WINDY CITY TIMES March 14, 2012 33

Heather Sawyer reflects on AIDS and the law By Erica Demarest

With more than two decades under her belt, Heather Sawyer has firmly established herself as one of the country’s leading civil rights at- torneys. As a young lawyer at Schiff Hardin in the early 1990s, Sawyer fought for a Chicago gay man’s right to work for the Boy Scouts of America and won a favorable ruling from the Human Rights Commission. After moving to Lambda Legal in 1996, Sawyer spearheaded landmark HIV/AIDS cases that resulted in widespread policy chang- es. During her 18 years in Chicago, the active at- torney maintained a strong presence in the LGBT community. At a 2011 event, former Lambda co- worker Jim Bennett half-jokingly called Sawyer “the most popular lesbian that has ever come out of Chicago.” An avid softball player, Sawyer could often be found on the field. “I pitched because I’m a control freak,” Saw- yer said with a laugh. “I mean: think about it. Not a single play can start until the pitcher de- cides to start. It’s the perfect position for a con- trol freak.” In 2007, Sawyer started a new chapter in her career as senior counsel for the U.S. House Com- Heather Sawyer. Photo by Erica Demarest mittee on the Judiciary. In that capacity, she’s overseen post-9/11 civil liberties work, led the committee’s efforts to challenge the Defense of you how you got it and required you to have The difficulty about those times was that a lot couldn’t otherwise afford it? How do we reach Marriage Act’s (DOMA’s) constitutionality, and mental health counseling. of people were doing things in a knee-jerk man- the population that has HIV but doesn’t have served as lead counsel for important legislation They were, and probably still are, the third ner. For the most part, when people were chal- health insurance? The conversation is much such as the 2008 ADA Amendments Act and the largest school district in the country. For that lenged on it, they would educate themselves— more about the practicalities of treating people. 2009 Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. size of a school district to have such an appall- and allow us to help educate them—then step WCT: What prompted your 2005 move to During a recent trip to Chicago, Sawyer sat ing policy… . I will say they did step up to the up to the plate and do the right thing. Washington, D.C.? down with the Windy City Times to talk about plate. We settled, and they changed their policy. WCT: How did you choose your cases? HS: It was partly for personal reasons and first jobs, AIDS litigation and life on the Hill. They really did do the right thing. But it was HS: None of our clients were ever looking to partly just for a change of pace; it was an amal- WCT: We hear you had a pretty interesting one of those appalling things, where, when you challenge a policy or have a lawsuit. No one gam of things. When I first moved to D.C., I first job. discovered it, you thought: How can this be? wants to engage in litigation; it’s no fun and taught at Georgetown. I did that for a few years, HS: I worked for Sesame Street out of col- WCT: You had another game-changer with it’s very stressful. You have to put your life out and then I went over to the Hill, and it’s been lege; I was one of the researchers. They’re very Mutual of Omaha, right? there for people to explore. some exciting work. It’s important work. My serious about having their programmatic stuff HS: Yes. They were capping coverage for We’d try to get everyone help, but for some of portfolio has included LGBT issues, but there’s track children’s learning abilities so we would people with HIV at a mere fraction of what you the clients, we felt like their issues needed to also a lot of other civil rights work. For the first go out, test various concepts with the kids, and could otherwise have in terms of your lifetime be cases because their problems were system- few years I was [on the Hill], a lot of my agenda see what they knew. Then we’d meet with the policy. wide: school districts, big employers, important was dealing with Iraq and our national security writers and script it. The writers would film with Here’s how it worked: You’d get a lifetime employers, public employers, an insurance com- policy—things like people getting tortured or the Muppets, and we’d take the tapes back out policy of $1 million for any medical condition, pany. We wanted to try to shape the discussion. being sent to other countries to be tortured. to see if they actually worked. whatever it would be, and you could renew it. WCT: What was the environment like? That was very surprising to me. I had never WCT: What made you decide to go to law So, let’s say you got cancer. You had a series of HS: Quite frankly, people were very dis- really thought of America as a place where that school? treatments, then you went into remission and criminatory because the people who got HIV could happen. Maybe that was naive of me. If HS: I was in New York, and my brother got very didn’t have treatments for three years. [The life- weren’t necessarily people they cared for. People so, I feel proud to have been that naive about ill so I moved back to Ohio to be with my family. time policy] would renew if you didn’t incur an thought: Well, you either got HIV because you’re America. I was pretty much taken aback. Obvi- I was there for a year, and I worked at a law firm expense after three years—for pretty much any gay or because you were using intravenous ously some troubling things came out. A lot of as a paralegal. I thought it was intellectually condition except for HIV and AIDS. They estab- drugs. There was a lot of stigma around how HIV my time those first couple years was spent figur- interesting work, so I figured: Maybe I’ll like law. lished a $25,000 lifetime cap. Once it was ex- was transmitted that got put into the policies. ing out what we were really doing, what we’ve My mentor was crushed; he always encouraged hausted, you were done. If you look at some of the congressional de- been accused of doing. Sometimes that was very people to do the path not taken. I moved out We challenged that policy, and again, we had bate, people would say this was the punishment difficult to find out because there was such se- here to Chicago and stayed here for 18 years. I a wonderful decision at the district court. It did for being gay. Or that people engaged in unnat- crecy. loved it. It’s a wonderful city. get reversed on appeal on the grounds that the ural behavior, and this was God’s punishment. It WCT: What do you mean? WCT: How did you end up at Lambda Legal? content of an insurance policy is not covered created a sense of ‘They’re them, and we’re us, HS: Congress is supposed to be able to have HS: I worked at Schiff Hardin right out of law by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It and it’s okay to exclude them.’ oversight on the executive branch. That is one school for four years, then I joined Lambda Le- was a heartbreaking decision, but [the case] did There were calls for quarantines or public lists of the key checks: The executive branch is sup- gal in 1996. At the time, the office had been result in the company changing their position— that identified people who have HIV. There were posed to execute the law, and Congress is sup- open three or four years; it was relatively new. It I think—because they got such adverse press. restrictions on food handlers, health care work- posed to check in and make sure that in doing was originally just one lawyer: Pat Logue. Then It was shown during the course of litigation ers, police officers, and teachers. They didn’t so, the executive branch is actually complying they hired Barry Taylor as their HIV Project law- that there was no actual valid reason for them to want people in the workplace who had HIV with the Constitution. yer. When he decided to go work for Equip for [cap coverage]. I think they panicked when HIV because everyone was so worried about trans- We were being stonewalled. You just couldn’t Equality, a position came open, and I thought: was first discovered. The insurance companies mission. There were these really draconian, hor- get the facts. ‘Perfect. Here’s my chance.’ I just jumped on it. thought there was going to be such a glut of rible campaigns that you would never imagine WCT: How’s life on the Hill been going oth- WCT: You had some high-profile cases pretty people that they didn’t know what to do. in respect to any other medical condition. And erwise? early on. WCT: Were a lot of cases settled out of it wasn’t even that long ago. We’ve come a long HS: It’s been very interesting, and it’s great HS: We had a pretty big case against Chicago court? way. work. It’s been a nice opportunity, but I still Public Schools (CPS). This is going to sound HS: Yes. Most of them settled without us even WCT: How so? miss Chicago. I think of Chicago as home. I truly outrageous now, because fortunately, having to go to trial. I think most people, when HS: Some of the stigma has gotten better, really felt like I found a great community and times have changed and people do have a bet- they looked at what the science said and what though it’s not entirely gone. People have a friends, both in the professional law field and ter understanding of HIV as a medical condition. the reality was, they’d come to the conclusion much better understanding of the science now. the community. I consider Chicago home even But there was a point in time when CPS would that discrimination could not be sustained— It’s about facts and how to help people. though I wasn’t born or raised here; I feel like I not hire, and would even fire, employees who that their polices were really much more fear- The biggest problem now is funding battles: grew up in Chicago. had HIV. [CPS] had a questionnaire at the time, based then science-based. How do we get treatments to people who where, if they found out you had HIV, they asked 34 March 14, 2012 WINDY CITY TIMES

Parents volunteer to help raise money in AIDS ride By Ross Forman ting in the booth right next to theirs. Cordova is the director of athletic events for the Test An extra-large portion of kismet was served Positive Aware Network (TPAN), anchored by the Valentine’s Day 2011 at Melrose Restaurant in annual Ride For AIDS Chicago (RFAC), a TPAN Lakeview. The husband-wife combo of Fred and beneficiary. Meg Valentini gobbled it down, served from a Cordova convinced Meg and Fred, now 55 and stranger sitting in the booth next to them, with 57, respectively, that, yes, they could do The an assist from Chuck the waiter. Ride and that they could ride a tandem bicycle. Hollywood would love this story. Several months and hundreds of training miles In reality, the story started about three years later, Meg and Fred were riding 200 miles in two ago—in the bathroom of the Valentini’s sub- days with the rest of the RFAC contingent. They urban Oak Park home, believe it or not. That’s fund-raised about $4,500 which was more than where their son, Phil, then 16, cornered his double the amount they were required to raise. mom to tell her that he is gay. Three months They were the lone two riders for Team PFLAG before that, he had first come out to his twin: in the 2011 RFAC, but that didn’t bother them, Mitchell, who, like everyone in their family, has even when other teams had 50-plus riders. They been overly accepting. still had a wonderful experience, and bonded Phil, though, had just finished his junior year easily with the RFAC’s diverse mix of riders, at Oak Park and River Forest High School, where crew, volunteers and staff. he was a member of the school’s wrestling team, “The Ride was one of the most fun things Fred and Meg Valentini. Photos courtesy of TPAN and thus, he wanted to keep his coming out I have ever done in my life,” said Fred, who fairly quiet. works as a salesman. “Everything was so well Meg and Fred trained religiously last year, we really wanted to see the other riders because Meg, looking for resources as a new parent of organized and coordinated throughout. The only including once-a-week spin classes at Cheetah they’re awesome and we were having so much a gay son, discovered PFLAG (Parents, Families thing we really had to do was, show up and ride. Gym in Andersonville. This year, they’ve upped fun,” Meg said. and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), including a “What motivates you to ride is, wanting to their training—they actually started train- Though they were among the oldest riders in chapter for the Oak Park area. But, since Phil accomplish something, and also, the fact that ing last October when they started taking spin the 2011 Ride, they weren’t the last to finish, wanted to keep his coming out quiet, Meg and you’re doing it for a good cause.” classes three times per week. Plus, they also which was a goal of theirs. Fred instead chose to go to PFLAG meetings in Still, Meg admits she was “scared to death” have been doing yoga, Pilates, running, lifting “With their commitment and passion to PFLAG, Lakeview. that Saturday morning, minutes before starting weights, and sticking to a healthy diet. their family, and to the Ride, you can’t help but “We figured no one would know us,” at the the first day’s 100-mile ride from the Evanston “We’re going to kill it this year,” Fred said, love them,” Cordova said. Lakeview PFLAG chapter, Fred said. campus of Northwestern University. laughing. “Meg is the quintessential role model of what They embraced PFLAG and PFLAG embraced “We did The Ride for [Phil] and so many others They will ride this summer once again on a unconditional love and acceptance looks like,” Meg and Fred, and the two also became active who we have met [on this journey] and become tandem bicycle, and they again want to fund- said 2011 RFAC participant Michael Reyes. with the Broadway Youth Center—so they were friendly with,” said Fred, who admitted the two- raise at least another $4,500. “When you first meet Meg, you see her as a lov- in Lakeview last February in conjunction with a day Ride was “emotional.” “No one has been judgmental of us, being the ing mom to her kids, one of which is gay. That’s kids-only party at the youth center. Meg and Fred were greeted in Evanston on older folk, and the fact that we are parents. In what I thought of her when I first met Meg. I Meg and Fred, who have been married for 32 that Sunday afternoon, after completing all 200 fact, [the other riders] have been embracing, quickly realized Meg and Fred not only show un- years and have four children, went to Melrose miles, by their two oldest children: Steve, 25; very open and accepting of us,” Meg said. conditional love and acceptance to their son, after setting up at the party. They had three and Nikki, 23. Fred added: “The other riders inspired us to they’ve shown it to all involved in the Ride and hours to kill time before returning to clean up “We were sore, but it was a blast,” Fred said. keep going back [to the weekly long training quickly become parents to all of us child-like after the party. Meg added: “One of the reasons we’re doing rides, starting] at 7 a.m. each and every Sunday. adults. Every person coming out in the gay com- That’s when Melrose waiter Chuck told them The Ride again this year is because we had so “We quickly realized that we couldn’t miss the munity should have parents like these two to about Richard Cordova who, ironically, was sit- much fun last year.” training sessions because we needed them, plus, welcome them to the realization they are loved simply because they are deserving of love, not for any other reason.” Said 2011 RFAC participant Sean Blay: “Meg and Fred were so amazing with their positive attitudes towards training and pushing through the hardest parts of the 200-mile, 2-day Ride. I looked at them and told myself, ‘Damn it, if they can do The Ride on a tandem [bike,] then I can do it on my bike.’” Added 2011 RFAC participant Beth DeMars: “Fred and Meg, with their trademark tandem bike, participated in the Ride for AIDS Chicago to support not just their son, but also the LGBT community as a whole. They are loving parents and friends to all, regardless of [one’s] sexual orientation. They are an inspiration to all riders and crew, and we are very lucky to know them.” Though Father Time slowed their time on The Ride, neither has lost their pride or passion for success, competition … or just being a kid. That explains why, after the first 100 miles last year, they jumped in a nearby lake—fully clothed. “When my son came out, you kind of automat- ically think about all of the [potential] negative things—the bullying, the discrimination and so much more,” Fred said. “But, through PFLAG and the Ride For AIDS Chicago, we saw so much posi- tive, people who were successful, in successful relationships, with kids, and more.” See http://bit.ly/megandfredrideforaids . WINDY CITY TIMES March 14, 2012 35

Author helps others living with HIV By Ross Forman activist in support of HIV/AIDS and a fiction author on HIV. He for HIV, I looked online and yet couldn’t find much about HIV- has entered 98 new updates to his video blog, Justin’s HIV Jour- positive Black gay men who were using audio and visual to docu- Justin B. Terry-Smith woke up that day in 2006 and, with a dose nal—and was planning his 100th to coincide with National Black ment their lives. I was kind of disappointed none were out there,” of irony, knew something was wrong, really wrong. HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Feb. 7. Plus, he wrote I Have A Secret, Terry-Smith said. “So, I just figured I could do it to help others His satin sheets were wet from sweat and he was confused why, the fictional story of a sixth-grader, Jay, whose secret is: he is like me—whether positive, negative, Black, white, Asian, Hispan- how. He felt sick and vomited multiple times. HIV-positive. ic, gay, straight, women, men, old or young. I wanted people to Terry-Smith knew he had to get tested for HIV, having been “I don’t call it [being HIV-positive] a blessing, nor do I call it a be more aware of what someone would have to go through if they around plenty of HIV-positive people for years, so he knew some curse,” said Terry-Smith who, in 2009, married Dr. Phillip B. Terry- were HIV-positive, and specifically what I have to go through.” of the side effects. After all, he was 19 when he first dated some- Smith, who also is HIV-positive. “HIV has made me be a better He posted his first video blog in May, 2008. one who was HIV-positive. person; it’s made me keep my health in check; it’s made me take Terry-Smith’s 40-page soft-cover book, titled I Have A Secret, Terry-Smith went for the test with his best friend, Bryan, and, better care of myself. There’s no point in shying away [from my was released last April. It tells of Jay, and how he struggles keep- sure enough, he was told that he too was HIV-positive. status]. I just have to deal with it.” ing the secret inside, hiding it from his friends at school. He cried for hours, and then the two went to a bar for a drink. To that, he was on the board of directors at Whitman-Walker Ultimately, “the ending is very happy,” Terry-Smith said. “It’s my “I was very surprised [with the diagnosis], mostly because I had Health, one of the largest HIV/AIDS clinics in the Washington, first book; I absolutely cherish it. I love it; I’m so happy with it. that mentality that, being in my 20s, I was invincible. Not true,” D.C. area. Plus, he recently debuted his advice column for A&U The response has been excellent.” Terry-Smith said. Magazine, which bills itself as America’s AIDS magazine. Terry-Smith is co-authoring another children’s book that also Now 32 and living in Laurel, Md., Terry-Smith has become an “In 2008, when I learned that I had to start [taking] medication deals with HIV, scheduled to be released in May.

I Have a Secret

When school began I made friends my very first day! I met two boys, Charles and Bobbie.

After my first day at school I talked with my Dad and Charles, Bobbie and I had recess, gym, band and asked, “Dad, why do I have to keep my secret?” health together. We often had secrets together that we wouldn’t tell a soul. “Because I have to keep you safe” he exclaimed. “There are people out there that will want to hurt you if they found out your secret”. “They might not let you go to school with them, or worse they might Story by JB Terry-Smith not want to be your friend anymore”. Illustrations by David W. Youngblood “But Dad it’s my choice!!” I said.

As he looked at me I smiled he replied, “I hope so too son, but guess what? I’m taking you out of Cover and pages from school for the day so we can spend a nice day at home”.

I Have A Secret When we got home I was so tired. “Dad I think the by JB Terry-Smith, presentation made me tired”. “Well son you might want to take a little nap, while I illustrations by David W. Youngblood whip up a surprise for you”. Justin B. Terry-Smith. Photos courtesy of Smith. “Okay Dad, I love you”. Study: Kidney risk with HIV med Viread By Enid Vázquez, Positively Aware onstrating its effectiveness and safety. Tenofovir tients with HIV (the majority of them male). function, and 11% increased risk of CKD. has been included in the vast majority of clinical The study looked at three types of renal prob- Said Dr. Gallant in his e-mail message, “Re- The potential for kidney toxicity associated with trials involving initial antiretroviral regimens. lems—proteinuria (protein in the urine), rapid member that while an increased risk of ‘up to the popular HIV medication Viread (tenofovir, These trials have universally shown excellent decline in kidney function, and the development 34%’ sounds scary, this is not the same thing as also found in Truvada, Atripla, and Complera) long-term safety, including minimal develop- of chronic kidney disease (CKD), and found that a 34% risk. A 34% increase in a very low risk is was once again confirmed in the largest study of ment of kidney toxicity. The risk of nephrotoxic- the risk increased for people who had taken te- still a very low risk. As an example, if your risk the issue to date.. ity may be higher when it’s combined with pro- nofovir versus those who hadn’t. of developing kidney disease without tenofovir However, despite the new data from the Vet- tease inhibitors, when it’s used by older people Moreover, kidney toxicity remained after peo- were 1% per year, and tenofovir increased your erans’ Administration (VA), the tenofovir story or those with pre-existing kidney disease, or ple stopped taking tenofovir, from out to six risk by 34% per year, then your risk of kidney remains the same: patients taking it should be in people who are taking other drugs that can months to one year in this data, which showed disease on tenofovir in the first year would be monitored for kidney toxicity, especially if they damage kidneys, such as the non-steroidal anti- that toxicity was not reversible, at least in the 1.34%.” have pre-existing risk factors such as hepatitis inflammatory drugs (e.g. ibuprofen).” short term (however, the follow-up was 1.2 years Added Dr. Berger, “What makes Viread and C, high blood pressure, or a family history of He added, “We know how to monitor for kidney after tenofovir discontinuation, indicating that Truvada the most popular HIV treatment today, diabetes. toxicity, which generally happens gradually. We the risk did go away). These risks were found is its excellent safety profile, tolerability and Positively Aware advisory board member Dr. can always change drugs if it occurs.” after weighing other risk factors such as older the forgiveness provided by its long intracellu- Joel Gallant of Johns Hopkins University ex- Dr. Daniel S. Berger of Northstar Medical Cen- age, non-white race, and smoking. lar half-life (longevity in the blood and cells). plains that, “While it’s great to have new data ter in Chicago, also a member of the PA advisory The researchers wrote that, based on this These characteristics are responsible for many from well designed studies, the VA study essen- board, wrote, “Tenofovir was long known to be data, “If you were to follow 1,000 HIV-infected important strides in HIV therapy and for many tially confirms what we already know: that teno- associated with kidney function risks, as is hav- patients for a year, you would expect to see 50 reasons that we currently observe much less fovir can cause kidney damage in some people ing HIV infection itself, but it more commonly extra cases of significant protein in urine (132 nucleoside resistance with higher durability and who take it. It shouldn’t be surprising that the occurs with other predisposing illnesses such events vs. 82 events), 38 extra cases of rapid lasting success of many HIV regimens overall.” risk of kidney damage increases with longer time as diabetes and hypertension. We monitor renal decline (92 vs. 54 events), and 11 extra cases of The study was published in February in AIDS; on the drug; that’s true of most drug toxicities. function routinely in our daily practice, as we do chronic kidney disease (19 vs. 8 events) in users see the entire report at www.natap.org . The combination of tenofovir and emtricitabine for other side effects.” of tenofovir versus non-users.” Enid Vázquez is associate editor of Posi- [Emtriva; combined to make up Truvada] is still The observational study conducted by the San After controlling for other risk factors, they tively Aware magazine. the preferred nucleoside backbone for most HIV- Francisco VA Medical Center and the University found that each year of tenofovir use was asso- positive people in all current treatment guide- of California, San Francisco looked at the elec- ciated with a 34% increased risk of proteinuria, lines, based on the wealth of clinical data dem- tronic health records of nearly 11,000 VA pa- 11% increased risk of rapid decline in kidney 36 March 14, 2012 WINDY CITY TIMES WINDY CITY VIEWPOINTS TIMES dition of gay papers endorsing, so we did. But 4) Voters who don’t show up to vote. VOL. 27 No. 23, March 14, 2012 tracy we soon had disagreements, including his back- Because the LGBT community is a small sub- The combined forces of Windy City Times, ing of a straight aldermanic incumbent (Ald. set of the mainstream, we also have a secondary founded Sept. 1985, and Outlines newspaper, baim Bernie Hansen) over a gay challenger (Dr. Ron burden. A lot of people know one another, and founded May 1987. Sable). He and I ended up doing competing en- there are potentially a lot of conflicts of interest. PUBLISHER & EXECUTIVE EDITOR dorsement editorials in 1987. Windy City Times has a few dozen shareholders. Tracy Baim When I left to start Outlines newspaper a few None of them, except me, have ever been active months later, I felt strongly that we should not in running the paper. But some of them do do- ASSISTANT PUBLISHER Terri Klinsky endorse candidates, and we began a long trend nate money to candidates, gay and non-gay, lo- MANAGING EDITOR Andrew Davis BUSINESS MANAGER Meghan Streit of this by the late 1980s. When we purchased cal and national. I am not even aware of most of DIRECTOR OF NEW MEDIA Jean Albright To endorse Windy City Times from McCourt in 2000, we their donations, and because we don’t endorse ART DIRECTOR Kirk Williamson stopped the WCT tradition of endorsements. candidates, we don’t have to worry about those SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGERS: Terri Klinsky, Amy Some people were upset that Windy City Times conflicts impacting our selections. Matheny, Kirk Williamson, Dave Ouano, Kirk Smid PROMOTIONAL SUPPORT Cynthia Holmes or not to would no longer endorse candidates. However, This is likely the case on a larger scale at the NIGHTSPOTS MANAGING EDITOR Kirk Williamson most of those were people who were pitching for major newspapers. The owners and shareholders NATIONAL SALES Rivendell Media, 212-242-6863 their own candidates, and wanted the newspa- likely do back certain candidates, but their read- SENIOR WRITERS Kate Sosin, Bob Roehr, Rex per to help sway our readers in their favor. ers may never know those conflicts. Wockner, Marie J. Kuda, David Byrne, Tony Per- endorse egrin, Lisa Keen, Yasmin Nair, Erica Demarest For readers, I have found few who really care We also have a very diverse community, along THEATER EDITOR Scott C. Morgan There is a long tradition of newspapers endors- what a newspaper tells them to do—but they political, racial, gender, religious and class lines. CINEMA WRITER Richard Knight, Jr. ing candidates for election, but lately some pa- have long appreciated our approach of listing We barely can agree on any agenda, much less a BOOKS WRITER Yasmin Nair pers are changing course. the endorsements and ratings of a range of LGBT candidate. SPORTS WRITER Ross Forman ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS While the Chicago Sun-Times has opted out and pro-LGBT groups. We also survey the candi- In journalism school, the discussions often Mary Shen Barnidge, Steve Warren, Lawrence Fer- of the process, the Chicago Tribune has written dates on our own series of LGBT questions. (The centered around whether a reporter should even ber, Mel Ferrand, Jerry Nunn, Jonathan Abarbanel about continuing its more-than-150-year tradi- questions depend, in part, on what office they vote in elections—that just by pulling a lever, COLUMNISTS/WRITERS: Yvonne Zipter, Jorjet tion of telling readers who they should vote for. are seeking.) For more than 20 years, we have a reporter was taking sides, and could not be Harper, Lee Lynch, Alex Lubischer, Charlsie Dewey, Carrie Maxwell, Billy Masters, Tyler Gillespie, Sarah I don’t think there is any correct answer to the then taken all that information and created a objective. Interestingly, some of the same news- Toce, Dana Rudolph, Sally Parsons, Emmanuel question of whether a newspaper should endorse chart with the endorsements, rankings and rec- paper editors who pushed for this non-voting Garcia, Jamie Anne Royce, Joe Franco a candidate, but let me tell you why we at Windy ommendations—something easy to carry into approach for reporters worked for publishers SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHERS Kat Fitzgerald, Mel City Times do not endorse in any elections, even the voting booth. who had no problem telling their readers how to Ferrand, Hal Baim, Steve Starr, Emmanuel Garcia, Dave Ouano, Tim Carroll when there is a gay person running against a Would telling readers how to vote make a dif- vote. homophobe. CIRCULATION ference? I don’t think so. I have seen some How were readers to distinguish between what CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Jean Albright First, here’s some background. When I was at newspapers that pretty much always endorse a paper told them to do election day, and an DISTRIBUTION: Ashina, Allan, Dan, John, Renee, GayLife newspaper in 1984, right out of col- one party or the other. Some newspapers that allegedly fair report on the race itself in the Sue and Victor lege, that paper did endorse candidates, and its are so conservative they are tone-deaf to the news pages? Those lines inevitably blurred in WEB HOSTING: LoveYourWebsite.com (lead pro- grammer: Martie Marro) owner, Chuck Renslow, was very active in Demo- actual voting patterns of their constituents. And the minds of readers, and in the minds of candi- cratic politics. While Renslow did not influence some newspapers endorse candidates despite dates. our editorial coverage, he did have a say in our the efforts of their own reporting staffs to try to So Windy City Times does not endorse in elec- Copyright 2012 Lambda Publications Inc./Windy City Media Group; All rights reserved. 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The endorsing: will use our guides to make a more informed de- All rights to letters, art and photographs sent to Windy community was even smaller then, and with City Times will be treated as unconditionally assigned 1) Voters who do their own research. cision. for publication purposes and as such, subject to editing Renslow being an activist in Democratic politics, 2) Voters who rely on organizations that re- Tracy Baim is publisher and co-founder of and comment. The opinions expressed by the columnists, it presented a perception of conflict of interest. cartoonists, letter writers, and commentators are their own flect their views to recommend candidates. Windy City Times. and do not necessarily reflect the position ofWindy City When I co-founded Windy City Times, the pub- 3) Voters who just make up their minds in the Times. Publication of the name, photograph, or likeness of lisher, Jeff McCourt, wanted to continue the tra- a person or organization in articles or advertising in Windy voting booth. City Times is not to be construed as any indication of the sexual orientation of such person or organization. While we encourage readers to support the advertisers who make this newspaper possible, Windy City Times cannot accept responsibility for advertising claims. LETTERS (773) 871-7610 FAX (773) 871-7609 e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Stonewalled courses and research resources for the general group and I was given the names of some lo- working-class public reader. cal people outside the library I could ask. Karen www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com Second, I have a long-term project about the mentioned that someone with inherited money radio: WindyCityQueercast.com Dear Editor: video: QueerTVNetwork.com sociological conditions for success in a gender- gave the library what it needed. I suspected As a lesbian, a research scientist and a librarian, diverse workplace with a theoretical outline that that might be Karen or a friend, but the per- WINDY CITY MEDIA GROUP, I have never been taken seriously by the Ger- I want to pursue, so I was attracted to the Ger- son was never named. Karen seemed to be the 5315 N. Clark St. #192, Chicago, Illinois 60640 ber/Hart Library archive description. sole decision-maker at the library, but I assumed U.S.A ber/Hart Library or allowed to volunteer there (MAILING ADDRESS ONLY) for more than placing stickers on items for the Third, in the last two years I achieved a mas- there was a board or an organized group who book sale. I have lived in Illinois since 2007. ter’s in library and information science because I was rejecting my application to volunteer and Windy City Times Deadline every Wednesday. I wanted to find access to research resources was so committed to the importance of libraries my research interests. Nightspots Deadline Wednesday prior to street date. to the world. On all of these points of inter- By accident, I was a stand-in reader for the re- OUT! Resource Guide ONLINE and acceptance as a writer at the Gerber/Hart www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com Library, so I attended the annual Pride readings est I was rejected and stonewalled in the great gional Lambda Literary Award finalists one year www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com and spoke to the Karen Sendziak. As a lesbian, city of Chicago. On several occasions, Sendziak at Gerber/Hart, and I enjoyed that event. I am a www.WindyCityQueercast.com libraries are enduring sources of information and has taken my name and listened to my offer to: social scientist, a librarian, a teacher and an in- www.QueerTVNetwork.com acceptance over the course of my life. (1) volunteer at the library, (2) volunteer in the terested lesbian, so what more does Gerber/Hart In Chicago, I dreamed of a city where the LG- archive and (3) work unpaid to develop a better want? Is Karen Sendziak the only person making “Windy City Media Group generated BTQ archives in open libraries would be resources catalog for the archive, when she could not pro- decisions for the library? Is Gerber/Hart friendly enormous interest among their readers I could explore to write independent scholarship vide me with a guide to the archive collections to everyone in the community? Note: I have no in this year’s LGBT Consumer Index about our lives in workplaces and organizations. or any professional help in my areas of research criminal record, no psychiatric record, no history Survey. Out of approximately 100 As a social scientist, I faced a lifetime of partial interest. of violence or any physical or mental challenge print and online media partners who participated in the survey, Windy information, partial access and even closed ac- On each occasion, she told me that she would that would exclude me from library work, archi- City was the best performing regional cess to LGBT resources. have to speak to the board, that she would give val research or discourse. I have taught college media in the U.S. Only survey partners Chicago turned out to be full of challenges I my name to the board and that she would con- for more than 20 years in different places in our with a nationwide footprint were did not anticipate. First, I have no university- tact me when she knew more about her staff country. able to generate a greater number of level affiliation to conduct research, so the turnover. Karen was polite to me, and I contin- I welcome more investigation from Windy City ued to support the Gerber/Hart Library events. Times so that I can understand my own experi- responses.” ­­—David Marshall, Research databases carried by schools like Northwestern Director, Community Marketing, Inc. University and the University of Chicago were I was offered one opportunity to place stickers ence. not open to general members of the working- on items for a book sale, and I showed up and class public. The public-college system was did that. During the book sale set up I was told Sincerely, open, but I saw that many people never venture by the two women who regularly staff the library Kimberly Ayn Reed, into it unless they are going back to school, and that they are bisexual, not lesbians, and I felt Ph.D., M.A., MLIS their collections are not exhaustive or specific. challenged by them to respond. I said that was aka Kim Reed The public libraries are heroic in providing work- cool, I accept their identification. Chicago ing-class Chicagoans a rich collection of litera- I asked about lesbian writing and reading ture. In addition, I imagined starting an online groups and I was told those are no longer hap- school where people could share information, pening. I was curious about starting a writing WINDY CITY TIMES March 14, 2012 37 GOINGS-ON WINDY CITY TIMES’ ENTERTAINMENT SECTION

Photo by T Charles Erickson PIPE DREAMS Zainab Jah is Prudence in the play The Convert, set in South Africa. Read the review on page 38. DISH FILM TRAVEL ‘River’ dance. ‘Chair’ apparent. O, Canada. Page 48. Page 43. Page 46.

Ed Negron photo taken at PR photo of Laverne Cox Photo by Jerry Nunn Fulton’s on the River

DANCIN’ FEATS

Gypsies, tramps Gustavo Ramirez and thieves Sansano.

By Vicki Crain how the audience will react.” If the Chicago pre- miere in 2010 of his work Toda Una Vida, set A feisty gypsy girl enchants a soldier. Smitten, to Georges Ravel’s Bolero is any indication, the he helps her escape incarceration and is forced reaction will be rave reviews and standing ova- to desert the military and join a band of smug- tions. Sansano tackles another famous score this why does a man on the cusp of love want to tell will perform two audience favorites from last glers. The gypsy eventually breaks his heart, time with Maurice Bizet’s Carmen. The familiar a story that ends in betrayal and death? “I think season: Israeli choreographer Sharon Eyal’s leaving him for a celebrated bullfighter. In a music has been heard everywhere from Europe’s the story today still speaks to us, but in a differ- Too Beaucoup and LINES Ballet director Alonzo jealous rage, the soldier kills the gypsy. That, largest opera houses to children’s television ent way,” he said. King’s Following the Subtle Current Upstream. in a nutshell, is the story of Carmen, the famed shows like Gilligan’s Island and Tom and Jerry “We don’t kill anyone for the pain of love, but Hubbard Street performs at 7:30 p.m. on Thurs- opera and ballet that has enthralled audiences cartoons. For this show, Sansano uses multiple we do all feel that pain and what it means to day, March 15-17, and 3 p.m. on Sunday, March worldwide since 1875. Luna Negra Dance The- stylistic versions and adds in other Bizet compo- give yourself to somebody and it isn’t recipro- 18. Tickets are $25-$94; call 312-334-7777 or ater’s artistic director Gustavo Ramirez Sansano sitions to layer the plot themes. cal. We all know Carmen’s side. One day you love visit www.hubbardstreetdance.com. re-imagines the classic for a world premiere, Luna Negra’s production for 14 dancers, while somebody and then one day, for some reason, Israeli contemporary company Batsheva one-night-only event next weekend. abstract, follows Carmen’s libretto closely. San- you don’t feel that way any more. Something Dance Company performs two pieces at the The Spanish-born, gay choreographer took sano enlisted Spanish artists Luis Crespa and Da- similar was going on in my life when I was put- Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 over the reigns of Luna Negra in 2010 from vid Delfin to collaborate with the sets, lighting ting the story together,” he added. “Life gives E. Congress Pkwy. Saturday, March 17, at 7:30 founder Eduardo Vilaro and has taken Chicago and costumes. The three young men set out to you inspiration.” p.m. and Sunday, March 18, at 2 p.m. Tickets audiences by storm. If you haven’t seen the new re-envision the classic tale of love, heartbreak, Luna Negra Dance Theater presents Carmen. are $30-$90; call 800-982-2787 or visit www. Luna, you’re missing out. Sansano’s long, lean betrayal and freedom with an all-white aesthetic maquia at the Harris Theater for Music and ticketmaster.com/auditorium. frame betrays the lightning-fast, quirky move- and Picasso’s Carmen artwork in mind. “What Dance at Millennium Park, 205 E. Randolph St., Lastly, a mixed bill of modern works is fea- ment style that is his signature, but his wide we’re doing is the same thing with different Saturday, March 24, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25- tured in the Chicago Moving Company’s “Dance smile and infectious laugh are easily seen in his eyes. We’re not changing the scenes or the per- $65; call 312-334-7777 or visit www.lunanegra. Shelter 2012” at the Hamlin Park Fieldhouse at humorous, passionate and all-too-human chore- spective,” said Sansano. “That was the challenge org. 3035 N. Hoyne Ave. Choreographers featured ography. for me, to not do whatever I wanted, but to tell include Nana Shineflug, Atalee Judy, Rachel The Picasso-inspired Carmen.maquia will be a specific story. Carmen is a piece of music and On stage this weekend: Bunting, Ayako Kato, Karla Beltchenko, Sarah the first full-length production (at just more a ballet that’s always been in my eyes. I don’t Alejandro Cerrudo (another Spanish choreog- Gottlieb, Lindsay Reich and Suzy Grant. It will than an hour, with no intermission) for Luna know how many times I’ve seen that story told. rapher gaining international attention) presents take place Thursday and Friday, March 15 and Negra, but Sansano, 34, has created many When I see something done so many times, I his world premiere of “Little Mortal Jump” at 16, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12-$15; visit www. evening-length works during his international think, ‘how would I do that?’” Add the fact that the Harris Theater for Music and Dance at Mil- brownpapertickets.com/event/229140 or buy at career. “Normally the companies in Chicago do this season’s theme for Luna Negra is the “Year lennium Park, 205 E. Randolph St. As the resi- the door. three pieces,” he said after rehearsal at the com- of the Woman,” and everything came together. dent choreographer for Hubbard Street Dance Vicki Crain also writes a Chicago-based pany’s shared State Street studios. “I wanted With a blushing smile, Sansano didn’t want Chicago, Cerrudo creates a number of new works dance blog at www.rogueballerina.com. Send to propose a different system for the show. I to talk about his current relationship, stating for the first and second companies, as well as items to [email protected] or Andrew@ thought it would be interesting to have a full- it was too soon, but admitting he hoped it was various contemporary groups around the world. WindyCityMediaGroup.com. length experience and see how we will react and the “beginning of something really nice.” So In addition to the premiere, Hubbard Street 38 March 14, 2012 WINDY CITY TIMES THEATER REVIEW The Convert Playwright: Danai Gurira The Laramie At: Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St. Project: Ten Tickets: 312-443-3800; Years Later. www.goodmantheatre.org; $12-$42 Photo by Runs through: March 25 Kimberly Loughlin BY MARY SHEN BARNIDGE

Our setting is South Africa—but not the war- torn Africa of recent years, replete with repug- nant tales of genocidal atrocities, suffering ci- vilians and Uzi-toting guerrillas. No, this is the colonialist Africa of 1895, our immediate envi- ronment is the home of a native-born Christian pastor, and the local citizenry dress in Victorian fashions lending the initial scenes an almost Shavian ambience. Nobody is raped in the course THEATER REVIEW recognize homophobia if it hit them upside the of the action, and violence is kept safely off- head, which should concern us all. stage or hidden from view behind furniture more The Laramie The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later is inter- suited to a parlor in Derbyshire than an office in Project: Ten esting rather than exciting. It’s not an entirely a tropical jungle. fresh reality check, in part because it spends Squeamish audiences hesitant to confront the Years Later much time reminding folks of the original con- horrors associated with “Dark Continent” dra- Playwright: Moises Kaufman, Leigh clusions in the case. The show also notes the mas have nothing to fear, in other words. The Fondakowski, Greg Pierotti, election of a lesbian to the Wyoming legisla- conflict addressed by playwright Danai Gurira Andy Paris, Stephen Belber ture, the unexpected defeat by the legislature involves a young woman who finds liberation At: Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. of a defense-of-marriage act and—above all— from gender-repressive tribal customs in a gos- Tickets: 773-728-7529 or the passage of federal hate-crimes legislation pel promising eternal freedom—a view shared www.redtwist.org; $25-$30 (the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Act). by her evangelist employer, whose aspiration is Runs through: April 7 However, the long digression about the Wyo- to become a fully-ordained priest. Their peers ming legislature is linked only indirectly to the may play along, or play into, the White Man’s BY JONATHAN ABARBANEL Shepard case and seems curiously off-point. image of the incumbent population, but these The very skilled director Greg Kolack easily pilgrims are sincere in their faith. In a country The Convert. Photo by T Charles Erickson A decade after the 1998 Matthew Shepard mur- guides his amiable eight-person cast through where those in power refuse, literally, to prac- der and the documentary drama about it, The numerous character changes demanded of each, tice what they preach, this can only end badly— Laramie Project, the play’s authors returned to with strong assistance from lighting designer and bloodily. interview their subjects again along with people Christopher Burpee. Even so, the show seems The lesson we are to draw from this parable is The cast assembled by director Emily Mann, fea- who came to Laramie later. To their shock, they static—not boring, mind you, but static—in largely dependent on what we arrive expecting turing Pascale Armand as the innocent Ester and uncovered denials that the death of Matthew the tiny Redtwist space with audience on ei- to be taught—the roots of the partisan paranoia LeRoy McClain as the ambitious Chilford—with Shepard was a homophobic hate crime. Stimu- ther side of the small playing area. One wonders prevalent in the nation now called Zimbabwe, sly scene-stealing support from Cheryl Lynn lated by a 2004 episode of TV’s 20/20, some now how it might be presented on a larger stage and perhaps, or a crisis of identity as our eager pil- Bruce and Zainab Jah as the crafty housekeeper believe the murder was a drug deal gone bad, or whether that would make it less of a voice play. grim struggles in her loyalties to her new-found Mai Tamba and trophy mistress Prudence, re- an out-of-control robbery, or that perps Aaron The highlights, perhaps, are prison interviews mentor and to her unreconstructed family. Aux- spectively—deliver marathon-stamina perfor- McKinney and Russell Henderson were meth- with Henderson and McKinney. Henderson comes iliary characters provide insight, evident in our mances, evoking empathy for the archetypal binging—anything but gay-bashing—all of off as sympathetic and remorseful while McKin- own history, into how conquered peoples often personalities in Gurira’s symposial story, despite which were thoroughly disproved by the original ney is hard-boiled, unrepentant and somewhat assimilate foreign customs into their own cul- a protracted running time (three hours, with two evidence and Henderson/McKinney statements. devious. Still, Henderson was the enabler whose ture. Lazy playgoers can even wallow in repara- intermissions) that, on a smaller stage, could be Although cavalier and untrue, such opinions lack of intervention cost Shepard his life. In a tive guilt after secretly indulging their nostalgie reduced by 45 minutes without cutting a single are real expressions of “the desire for control way, they encompass the ambiguities of Laramie de l’exotique. word, whether in English or Bantu. over memory or over history,” as an expert then and now, and most other places as well. states in the play. A decade on, after experienc- The show aptly calls itself “an epilogue to The ing a growth boom, Laramie doesn’t want to be Laramie Project,” an addition rather than some- THEATER REVIEW and her handsome USAF boy-toy; imperious regarded as a bigoted, hateful society, or to be thing entirely new, and one resolved to recon- art-critic R.B. Monody and her obsequious known chiefly for the Shepard murder. Citizens firm the original conclusions. Absolute Hell chauffeur; and drunken artist Michael, dotty cannot deny what happened, so they alter the Playwright: Rodney Ackland spinster Julia and free-thinking sidewalk reality of why it happened. That doesn’t make At: Gift Theatre, 4802 N. Milwaukee Ave. evangelist Madge (preaching to the club’s them homophobic, but it means they might not Tickets: 773-283-7071; denizen’s through the window). Overseeing www.thegifttheatre.org; $20-$30 this motley brood are proprietor Christine and Runs through: April 29 long-suffering waitress Doris. Fitting 21 actors onto a 13-by-22-foot stage SPOTLIGHT BY MARY SHEN BARNIDGE (with the street door to Milwaukee Avenue contributing offstage urban ambience) is not If Chekhov is credited with inaugurating the easy, but even with Sheldon Patinkin’s pri- sit-and-chat play, Maxim Gorky took it out mary directorial duties reduced to the traffic of the parlors and into the dives. Rodney variety, in this intimate space, the cast— Ackland’s 1951 group portrait of post-WWII some playing cross-gender or alternatively The celebrated Chicago physical theater troupe London proposes a “private” club where as- mobile roles—create immediately engaging Plasticene (The Palmer Raids, From a Fading Light) sorted bohemian-fringe types fraternize in personalities. (When a GI displays snapshots, will stop creating new work as a collective, but defiance of pre-war caste systems. (Even the we crane our necks in an effort to see them.) not without one final production calledG RAPHO- occasional U.S. soldier is allowed access.) For The action encompasses only two weeks, dur- MANIAx. Plasticene describes the production as a this effrontery, his candid depiction of carpe ing which we witness citizens dispatched to “meta-theatrical exploration of meaning, privacy and diem profligacy and ambisexual promiscuity rebuild broken cities and lives, while others consequence in a paranoid world flooded with data” would find itself eclipsed by John Osborne’s linger to watch their world crumble like the and they utilize video animations, textured lighting “kitchen-sink”—and therefore, strictly work- bombed-out ruins of their stalwart metropo- and rolling chalkboards to tell the story. ing-class—drama six years later. lis. Plasticene’s GRAPHOMANIAx plays 10 performances The club is a first-floor bar/restaurant called Configuring a three-hour drama (with one between March 17 and April 1 at the Chopin Theater, La Vie En Rose (the play’s original title be- intermission) to the comfort levels of mod- 1543 W. Division St. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. ing The Pink Room), boasting a gramophone, ern audiences may, likewise, seem daunting, Thursdays through Saturdays with 3 p.m. matinees black-market cuisine and a surprising array of but not for nothing does the playbill proclaim on Sundays (a special opening night performance is alcoholic beverages. This is fortunate, since “The Gift is an ensemble” (albeit with Michael 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 19.) Tickets are $10 for pre- drinking and smoking (relax, the cigarettes Patrick Thornton’s rendering of lovable hustler views, $20 for the regular run with $12 student rush are props) are the favored activity of her Marriner anchoring the empathy from his first tickets if available. Call 773-960-9098 or visit www. customers: queer would-be writer Hugh Mar- entrance). Assisted by period-perfect tech de- plasticene.com. riner, his fussbudget boyfriend, his bluestock- sign—special commendation to dialect coach Photo of Brian Shaw, Julia Neary and Mark Comis- ing mother and his swaggering agent; flirta- Eva Breneman—the cohesive flow of activity key in GRAPHOMANIAx by Dexter Bullard tious Elizabeth, her devoted Austrian consort onstage makes the time pass as swiftly and smoothly as the waters of the Thames. WINDY CITY TIMES March 14, 2012 39 DOUBLE REVIEW transgender dancer La Cienega.) It’s all done in a fun and winking style by the show’s authors, CRITICS’ PICKS Bring It On: who make a virtue of bitchiness paired with po- litically correct plotting. The Musical Director/choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler Playwright: Jeff Whitty; Score: does a great job of mixing the talented musical- A Catered Affair, Porchlight Music The- Tom Kitt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, theater pros with the veterans of competitive atre at Stage 773, through April 1. Harvey Amanda Green cheerleading in the Bring It On cast to dazzle Fierstein and John Bucchino’s 2008 Broad- At: Cadillac Palace Theatre, with plenty of jaw-dropping stunts and ener- way musical, based on the 1956 Bette Davis 151 W. Randolph St. getic hip-hop-inspired dance routines. It’s truly film, receives a lovely and emotionally well- Tickets: 800-775-2000 or a fun and fluid high-tech staging, complete with acted chamber-sized production courtesy of www.broadwayinchicago.com; $18-$85 moving LED screens by set designer David Ko- the fine folks at Porchlight. SCM Runs through: March 25 rins. fml: How Carson McCullers saved my Yet Bring It On: The Musical doesn’t always life, Steppenwolf Theatre, through March Dreamgirls endear us to the characters, since we’re invited 18. Sarah Gubbins’ Steppenwolf for Young Libretto: Tom Eyen; Composer: Henry Krieger so often to laugh at them more than fully em- Adults world-premiere drama provides a At: J Ruffin Entertainment at pathizing with them. Also, one gets the sense nice portrait of a La Grange lesbian student Harold Washington Cultural Center, that the show won’t date very well since it is so in a Catholic school who knows that “It 4701 S. Martin Luther King Dr. of-the-moment with its technology and pop-cul- Gets Better” later, but is having a hard time Tickets: 773-373-1900 ture references (either that, or it might become making it through. SCM or www.hwccchicago.org; $30 emblematic of the era of corporate franchise en- The Jackie Wilson Story, Black Ensemble Runs through: March 25 tertainment it was created in). Theatre, through March 18. It’s your last Watching J Ruffin Entertainment’s take on chance to see the show that helped build BY SCOTT C. MORGAN Dreamgirls shows how difficult it can be to suc- the shiny new theater now lighting up the cessfully pull the iconic Tom Eyen/Henry Krieger corner near Clark and Montrose. Don’t you Versions of the 2000 film Bring It On and the musical clearly inspired by the rise of The Su- be the one crying “Lonely Teardrops” after 1981 Broadway musical Dreamgirls are on Chica- premes. Ruffin directs and doesn’t always move it’s gone. MSB go stages at the moment, although both shows Bring It On. Photo by Michael Lamont the show along at a cinematic speed as he could. Show Boat, Lyric Opera of Chicago, might not be what audiences initially expect of Ruffin is also very beholden to the 2006 film through March 17. I have some nits about this new production, but the bottom line is them. man), the cheerleading captain of the Truman version of Dreamgirls, cutting the sung dialogue that it’s a brilliantly-sung, colorfully-staged The producers of the national tour of Bring It Buccaneers, is transferred to the more urban in favor of spoken lines between the songs. Au- and engaging version of a justifiably leg- On: The Musical couldn’t obtain the rights to the Jackson High School under very mysterious cir- diences who want a better sense of the original endary Broadway show. Go, hear “Old Man original film’s screenplay, so instead a very im- cumstances. (We soon find out that she was the show’s pacing and structure might want to wait River,” “Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man” and pressive team of award-winning theater artists victim of an plot hatched by an unlikely suspect for the Marriott Theatre’s production later this “You Are Love.” JA crafted an original show inspired by the film’s played to the scheming hilt by Elle McLemore.) season. many franchise sequels. Campbell tries to get on the good side of Dani- Still, you can’t deny the energy and vocal tal- —By Abarbanel, Barnidge The result is a very-now musical about com- elle (Adrienne Warren), the leader of Jackson ent of the large cast—particularly the powerful and Morgan petitive cheerleading competitors that will High’s hip-hop dance crew, in part so they can singing of 19-year-old China Stewart in the de- definitely satisfy legions of Glee fans. Like that create a rival cheerleading squad to challenge manding role of Effie and Mark Smith as the wild hit FOX-TV show, Bring It On: The Musical mixes her former teammates. soul singer James “Thunder” Early. It’s also great self-aware sarcasm with heartfelt emotions as Along the way, there are lessons to be learned fun to see a show like Dreamgirls on the South it shows high schoolers struggling to fit in and about body image, cultural appropriation, lying Side with such an enthusiastic audience that succeed. and even acceptance of sexual minorities. (Greg- isn’t afraid to shout out its constant approval. Bring It On: The Musical shows the culture ory Haney is very impressive as Jackson High clash that occurs when Campbell (Taylor Louder-

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RFAC 2012 WCT half-page ad.indd 1 3/5/12 6:44 PM 40 March 14, 2012 WINDY CITY TIMES artists and any style of art. The gallery then photo and story and then to the Woman Made picks a guest judge, either from another gallery website. or another artist, to judge the work and decide In July, the gallery will be showing the works which pieces will go in the show. What sets of 20 jurors who have helped jury past shows, Woman Made apart from some commercial gal- including Barbara Crane, Indira Freitas John- leries is that this gallery doesn’t discriminate. son and Yolanda Lopez. The gallery will also be Any woman—whether straight, lesbian or trans- hosting a group show in September celebrating gender—can submit artwork. Women Artists in Illinois. The biggest undertak- “Our mission is to support the woman in the ing for Woman Made Gallery will be working with arts. I think women need a safe space to show. 20 Chicago neighborhood organizations in areas ... I think some [headways] need to be made,” where art barely exists or not at all. One of the said Minkovski. neighborhoods participating is East Rogers Park, To mark its 20th anniversary, Woman Made will where women refuges from Kosovo live. be doing a variety of artistic things through- “The art has to do with how you envision your out the year, the first one being its annual gala, life, your home or community,” said Minkovski. which will be held April 20 at Salvage One, 1840 Even though the gallery was started in the W. Hubbard St. Guests of the gala will be able early ‘90s, it keeps current with social-media to bid on items during a live and silent auc- outlets like Facebook and Twitter. tion. The gallery’s board decided to recognize “We have different people who post on [twit- Minkovski at this year’s gala. ter] including me and that has to be always cur- As part of this year’s special campaign, photos rent,” said Minkovski. of 20 women artists will be posted throughout Follow Woman Made Gallery on Twitter @ One of the works at the Woman Made Gallery. Photo from Beate Minkovski the city; each will have a QR code that can be WomanMade or visit www.womanmade.org. scanned to take the viewer to that woman’s Woman Made Gallery marking 20 years by natasha hemley “We opened the gallery as our studio. I sold bagels in the morning because we couldn’t pay Woman Made, a Chicago art gallery, will be cel- the rent otherwise,” said Minkovski. ebrating its 20th anniversary next month. The Woman Made Gallery opened its doors in Beate Minkovski, the gallery’s executive direc- 1992. Its first group show was “Women Do Wom- tor, had no intentions of opening a gallery or en.” In 1993 Hensen left the gallery, and Janet of going back to college. A little nudging from Bloch stepped in as gallery director until 2000. her youngest of five children pushed Minkovski, “[Hensen] wanted to work in wood. I had to 44 at the time, to attend Northeastern Illinois get a license to sell coffee and bagels in the University. morning [so] you cannot make any wood dust. “I got a scholarship which forced me to go full She got upset and said that’s what we wanted to time. I didn’t want to accept it because I felt I do, we wanted to have our personal studio,” said was too old,” said Minkovski. Minkovski. At Northeastern, Minkovski met a woman The gallery opening couldn’t have come at a named Kelly Hensen. The pair opened a studio better time. A 1992 statistic report by the NEA for their senior show in order to graduate; said (National Endowment for the Arts) showed that studio became the Woman Made Gallery. only 17 percent of women had shows in U.S. gal- From left: Tony Hernandez, Rick Bayless and Heidi Stillman in Cascabel. Photo courtesy of leries. The Bureau of Labor showed that in 1993, Lookingglass Theatre 48 percent of U.S. artists were women. “All these other women came along to show Lookingglass’ Gay-themed play Beate their art and so it became something completely Minkovski. different. It was not planned,” said Minkovski. ‘Cascabel’ at Red Tape Theatre The Fine Print Theatre Company is pre- Photo The gallery is non-profit and, since its open- ing, has held shows for 7,000 women from all debuting March 21 senting the gay-themed play The Xylophone courtesy of Lookingglass Theatre, Frontera Grill and Sil- over the United States and outside the country. West—a play by Windy City Times writer Alex Minkovski verguy Entertainment present Rick Bayless in The goal of the gallery is to make the public Lubischer and directed by Josh Sobel—at Red Cascabel: Dinner—Daring—Desire, a theatri- aware of women’s art and to acknowledge the Tape Theatre, 621 W. Belmont Ave., March cal adventure featuring a feast, world-class accomplishments of the women artists whose 16-April 4. circus acts and a love story starring celebrity works the gallery displays. The Xylophone West chronicles a young chef Rick Bayless. The gallery has six different showings a year. boy’s journey into the heart of violence and Some are themed, while others are open to any It will run March 21-April 22 at Looking- back again. Set against the backdrop of an in- glass Theatre Company, 821 N. Michigan Ave. sular, rural community in Nebraska, the story Many of the performances of Cascabel are ignites with Patrick plotting a flight west to sold out. Tickets are no longer available for escape an increasingly hostile gang of boys CULTURE CLUB March 21, 22, 23 and 31 as well as April 7, at his high school. When a nightmarish ac- 13, 14, 18, 20 and 21. Regular-run tickets cident nixes his chance of outrunning them, are $200-$225; see www.lookingglasstheatre. he is forced to confront his aggressors—and org or call 312-337-0665. (Preview tickets are himself. sold out.) Tickets are $20-$25; they’re available Walgreens is the presenting sponsor of Cas- at www.TheFinePrintTheatre.org and www. cabel. BrownPaperTickets.com. Clown revue at ‘Little Shop’ at Neo-Futurarium Street Tempo March 25 Theatre April 9 The Chi-Town Clown Revue returns to the Street Tempo Theatre announces Little Neo-Futurarium, 5153 N. Ashland Ave., on Shop of Horrors as the second production for Sunday, March 25, at 9:30 p.m. for its eighth the newly launched musical theatre company. installment. Street Tempo Theatre Artistic Director Brian Physical comedians, circus clowns, vaude- Posen and Music Director Kory Danielson are villians and boufons will present their unique co-direction the production. comic stylings in the 70-minute show. The production will run April 9-May 13 at Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. Tickets are www.chitownclown.com. $38 each ($15 for previews April 9-10); visit www.stage773.com, call 773-327-5252 or stop by the box office. WINDY CITY TIMES March 14, 2012 41 Orion to mentary] when I came out to Los Angeles Dan and Bill Savage [several years ago] to intern in the enter- mark Women’s tainment industry. [Same-sex] marriage was passed on my roadtrip out here; that was very History Month exciting,” Yezak, 25, told Windy City Times. hold forum at In honor of Women’s History Month in “I also witnessed [same-sex marriages] when March, the all-female Orion Ensemble will be [that right was] taken away. “Celebrating Women Composers” of three cen- The documentary will encompass all areas Steppenwolf turies, four countries and four distinct styles. in which the LGBT community is discriminated The group’s performances conclude March against, including marriage rights; gays being 14 at Roosevelt University’s Ganz Memorial By Alex Lubischer contrary to the advice Jo gets from her friends denied admission to private schools, private and family and teacher. Maybe you do have to Hall in Chicago. organizations and religious institutions; and Dan Savage, co-creator of the “It Gets Better” tone it down just to survive.” When asked what Shows will cover the works of Stacy Garrop, more. project, engaged audience members in a post- he thought of a scene in which Jo questioned Louise Farrenc, Phyllis Tate and Fanny Men- show discussion about homophobia and anti- the actuality of a “better” future, Savage lauded delssohn. gay bullying following the March 9 production the play for its honest representation of a per- The Orion Ensemble consists of five musi- Lakeside Pride’s of fml: How Carson Mccullers saved my life at spective many LGBT teens might share. cians: Kathryne Pirtle (clarinet), Florentina ‘Salute to Uptown’ Steppenwolf. “Billy Lucas’ suicide made me realize that the Ramniceanu (violin), Diana Schmück (piano), Savage was joined onstage by brother Bill Sav- last 15 years, as we’ve really gone from success Judy Stone (cello) and Jennifer Marlas (vio- March 24 age, a Distinguished Senior Lecturer in English to success, with occasional setbacks like Prop 8, la). The Lakeside Pride Symphonic Band will at Northwestern University, who shared his own it’s actually gotten much, much worse for queer Single tickets are $26, $23 for seniors and perform “A Salute to Uptown” Saturday, March perspective as a former victim of teen bullying. kids than it used to be,” said Dan. $10 for students; children 12 and younger 24, at 8 p.m. at the Preston Bradley Center, The event was organized by Steppenwolf for “You have all these kids going to school who are free. A four-ticket flexible subscription 941 W. Lawrence Ave. Young Adults’ Artistic and Educational Director, have watched their parents beat up gay people provides a 10-percent savings on full-priced In honor of Chicago’s Uptown neighbor- Hallie Gordon. abstractly with their checkbooks and their bal- tickets. For tickets or more information, call hood, the band’s concert features music that 630-628-9591 or visit www.orionensemble. reflects the legacy of this entertainment dis- org. trict. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door; they are $12 for seniors and students. ‘Second Class’ See www.LakesidePride.org. filmmaker exceeds goal Antiques fair in Filmmaker Ryan James Yezak launched an effort to raise funding for Second Class Citi- Chicago April 26-30 The 15th annual Merchandise Mart Interna- zens, his planned documentary about the tional Antiques Fair will take place April 26- gay-rights movement—and more than sur- 30 on the eighth floor of the mart. passed his goal. General-admission tickets are $20; Aiming for $50,000, Yezak’s Kickstarter preview tickets are $40-$150. Visit www. campaign closed with 4,272 supporters MerchandiseMartAntiques.com. pledging $176,354, according to a press re- lease. “I first thought of the idea [for the docu-

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Dan (left) and Bill Savage at the Steppenwolf post-show discussion. Photo by Alex Lubischer

Savage, a Chicago native, began the discussion lots, and then they [their kids] go to school on by explaining the origins of the project, which Monday morning and feel they have a right to seeks to remind teenagers in the LGBT commu- beat up gay kids they encounter.” nity that they are not alone, and that life will After taking several questions from Steppen- get better. wolf patrons, Dan ended the post-play discus- “I wrote about the suicide of Billy Lucas, a sion by illustrating what he saw as the essence written by 15-year-old growing up in Greensburg, Ind., who of the “It Gets Better” project. “What people WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE was brutally bullied for being perceived to be need to remember is that there really is an up- gay,“ said Dan. After Dan posted the article on raised middle finger at the heart of the project,” directed by his blog, it received the comment, “I wish I had he said. GARY GRIFFIN known you and been able to tell you that things “It is an aggressive act. We’re talking to these get better. Rest in peace, Billy Lucas.” bullied LGBT kids … the isolated ones who are NOW PLAYING “And that phrase leapt out at me because it cut off from support, perspective, and advice, was so true—on the macro level for the LGBT whether their parents want us to or not. Wheth- community as a whole and at the individual lev- er their preachers want us to or not. … One day el,” Dan said. Soon after, Dan created the first you’ll [the parents] thank us. But we are kick- “It Gets Better” video with his husband, Terry ing down doors. That’s what the ‘It Get’s Better’ Miller, and posted it on YouTube. project is.” Dan also responded directly to “fml,” whose fml: How Carson McCullers saved my life, teen protagonist, Jo, is brutally attacked for be- by Sarah Gubbins, runs through March 18 at ing a lesbian. He stressed that coming out is Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St. See rarely the cure-all for problems faced by LGBT www.steppenwolf.org. teens, and that it can often be safer to wait. Dan Savage’s syndicated column, “Savage INDIVIDUAL MAJOR PRODUCTION Raymond and 2011/12 SEASON Bill added, “Especially kids in rural schools Love,” can be found online at www.thestrang- SPONSORS SUPPORTERS Judy McCaskey Official Marketing Season Sponsor Lighting Design Upstairs Theater Subscription Series Season Sponsor Shakespeare Trust or in situations like this [in the play], which is er.com/seattle/SavageLove. Airline Partner Sponsor Sponsor Partner 42 March 14, 2012 WINDY CITY TIMES the script. It’s not that the movie is bad—it cer- tainly entertained the twentysomething urban- ites I saw it with, and it has its share of genuine KNIGHT laughs; it’s just that it’s interchangeable with dozens of other movies that have come before AT it. Somehow, straight-dude comedies can’t seem THE to exist without lots of gay sight gags. This al- ways makes me wonder, “Would a gay-dude com- MOVIES edy with the dudes finding themselves horrified by their peers thinking they’re straight reverse the process and illuminate how prominent (and really tired) this brand of ‘humor’ is?” Hill (who wrote the story) and Tatum play two By recent graduates of the police academy chosen Richard for their young looks (and apparent immaturity) Knight, Jr. to go undercover at a local high school and dis- cover the supplier of a crystal meth-like drug that is killing unsuspecting teens. Basically, the two are an updated version of Laurel and Hardy, I Killed My with Tatum as the good-looking, idiotic former jock and Hill as the brainiac, shy nerd with a Mother; 21 weight problem. It’s been only five years since the duo were high school seniors but they dis- I Killed My Mother. cover immediately upon driving into the parking Jump Street lot that Tatum’s superior attitude, his punching part of Cinema Q II, the LGBT-themed film series see. Add to that Dolan’s own petulant perfor- a “faggot” and his insistence on driving a gas- By the time I Killed My Mother, the debut fea- (of which Windy City Times is one of the media mance, knowing eye for character detail, offbeat guzzling sports car are all now politically incor- ture from queer French Canadian auteur Xavier sponsors). The presentation is being generously camera set-ups and assured direction, and I rect. Dolan, was screened at Reeling, Chicago’s Gay & underwritten by the Quebec Government Office Killed My Mother becomes a blissful character On the surface it seems that things have Lesbian Film Festival in the fall of 2010 it was in Chicago. study. One doesn’t really need the subtitles (the changed but as the movie progresses, the age- already a given that his astonishingly insightful So what is all the fuss about? Dolan’s feisty movie’s in French) to discern what’s going on in old gay-baiting and the dick jokes pile up and black comedy was going to break out of the fes- dramedy crackles with vitality and, given the the epic battles between mother and son, who the same questions I always ask myself at these tival circuit and reap mainstream acclaim. filmmaker’s young age, is astounding in its ma- clearly love one another, yet can’t seem to get dude comedies came to mind: What is it about The semi-autobiographical 2009 movie, turity and technique. The story focuses on the along for more than five minutes. Never have I straight boys inadvertently simulating anal sex penned by Dolan when he was 16 and made combative relationship (poignant and hilarious) seen a movie that more clearly illuminates the that drives audiences to the point of hysteria, when he was 19 (he wrote, directed and starred) between the prickly, artistic 16-year-old Hubert, psychological wars between parent and child; anyway? And more important: When queer cul- had already won three prestigious awards when who is gay, and his no-nonsense, conventional that it focuses on a gay teenager is a huge bo- ture becomes totally integrated into mainstream screened at the Director’s Fortnight at Cannes single mother who is doing her best to ignore nus. It’s fabulous. See www.queerfilmsociety.org. society, will this kind of stuff become as anti- and received critical raves. the repeated displays of temper by her son and Of related interest: Dolan’s 2010 sophomore quated and uncomfortable to straight audiences But then the film—which made my 2010 LGBT just get along. Anne Dorval plays the role with follow-up, Heartbeats, is now available On De- as actors in blackface from classic cinema are? film list based on those two Reeling screen- a combination of world-weariness and blithe in- mand through IFC. Although it’s considerably Dude, I hope to live to see it—and what cultural ings—encountered big trouble when its U.S. difference, and turns in a tremendous, compli- less audacious and inventive than I Killed My minority gets to get fucked in the ass, humor- distributor, Regent Entertainment, got em- cated performance. Mother, the movie has its own charms and con- wise, next. broiled in a lawsuit that put I Killed My Mother Hubert’s mother, with her tacky outfits and de- tinues to showcase the young filmmaker’s strik- Check out my archived reviews at www. and nearly 100 other queer-themed movies into plorable eating habits, is no pushover and will ing originality behind the camera. Dolan again windycitymediagroup.com or www.knightat- legal limbo. Abruptly, Dolan’s movie disappeared only put up with her drama queen son’s pushing stars, this time as a college student who falls themovies.com. Readers can leave feedback from sight in the United States. The young film- and prodding for only so long. She doesn’t care hard for a golden-haired Adonis named Nicholas at the latter website. maker—already focused on his follow-up movie, a bit that Hubert is gay—just that she was the who is also the object of adoration by his best Heartbeats—publicly had little to say about the last to be told (and by the mother of his boy- gal pal, the stylish Marie. As the film progresses fate of his debut. (His few comments were ap- friend, no less). When Hubert’s rages escalate the duo, in between bedding other lovers, tries propriately derisive about the distributor and beyond her control, she and his almost nonex- its hardest to woo the young beauty. Glessner House wistful about the fate of his film.) istent father promptly send him off to board- to host film Although the Regent lawsuit has yet to be ing school—setting in motion another round of “Someday I want to see a gay-dude comedy,” I settled, the rights to I Killed My Mother have re- high drama. thought to myself as I sat watching Jonah Hill narrated verted to its French distributor, Rezo. However, Late in the film the mother has a phone con- and Channing Tatum go through their expected by John Waters even thought the film is still awaiting either a versation with the headmaster of Hubert’s board- paces in 21 Jump Street, a comedic adapta- U.S. feature or DVD release, there is good news Glessner House Museum, 1800 S. Prairie ing school. The monologue Dorval delivers—in tion of the late ‘80s-early ‘90s TV series. By Ave., will host the Chicago premier of a for the movie on the local front. For the first which she becomes almost insane with anger at that point, I had counted about 13 of the more- time in the nearly two years since its Reeling feature-length documentary film entitled the headmaster’s overbearing suggestion that than-25 gay sight gags and penis references in Of Dolls and Murder on Sunday, March 25, debut, it’s going to be shown in Chicago. This Hubert needs the guiding hand of a male au- will be at a free screening Wed., March 21, at at 7 p.m. thority figure—is one of the most breathtaking Of Dolls and Murder explores a haunting 6:30 p.m. at the Chicago Cultural Center in the instances of film acting I can remember in years. Claudia Cassidy Theater, 78 E. Washington St., as collection of dollhouse crime scenes cre- For Dorval’s acting alone, the film is a must- ated by Chicagoan Frances Glessner Lee (1878-1962), a respected pioneer in the

Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events • Center on Halsted • The Legacy Project • Queer Film Society • Reeling Sponsored by: field of homicide investigation and the first Presents: female state police captain in the country. From criminally minded college students and real-life detectives, to CSI and a visit to “The Body Farm,” John Waters narrates the tiny world of big-time murder. See www.ofdollsandmurder.com. Glessner House Museum is a national his- toric landmark and the last surviving work by H.H. Richardson in Chicago. Completed in 1887, the museum is recognized nation- Media Sponsors: WINDY CITY wide for its groundbreaking architecture as TIMES well as its important collection of original decorative arts. The cost for the event is $15 per person. Wednesday, March 7 Reservations are required and may be made But I’m a Cheerleader Screening Sponsors: by calling 312-326-1480. The museum is II Wednesday, March 14 easily accessible by taking the #3 or #4 bus A film series celebrating LGBT movies Blue Citrus Hearts south on Michigan Avenue to 18th Street, Wednesday, March 21 and then walking two blocks east. Chicago Cultural Center I Killed My Mother Claudia Cassidy Theater

78 E. Washington Wednesday, March 28 Travel arrangements courtesy of: Wednesdays at 6:30pm Brother Outsider: Channing Tatum in 21 Jump Street. Photo by Free Admission The Life of Bayard Rustin Scott Garfield WINDY CITY TIMES March 14, 2012 43 do it, but I’m really glad that I did.” “Clearly, education is the key. A lot of people Cox said TRANSform Me was a “dream,” but a just don’t know, or fully understand, what it Transgender advocate lot of pressure, too. means to be transgender. I am always human- “I love the process of making a TV show or a izing [the] transgender experience, [to] make it movie,” Cox said. “TRANSform Me was one of the relatable; I feel like that is my job.” Laverne Cox in happiest times of my life—traveling around the However, don’t call Cox a role model. country, shooting that TV show. I feel grateful to “I don’t like that term,” she said. “I think that have had that experience.” term sort of suggests that there’s something groundbreaking film Transform Me only survived one season. that you’re doing that other people should emu- “We never quite found our audience, but I late—and I never would be that presumptuous learned so many lessons and am so grateful that or that arrogant, to think that the way I’m living By Ross Forman lunch] was truly an amazing, amazing experi- ence.” I had that experience, and it’s led to some really my life, or approaching my career, is something Laverne Cox hits the big screen this month for Cox, who has been acting in movies for about fantastic things,” Cox said. that other people should do. I’m just trying to the first time in her career, which, up until this 10 years, said she is “excited and nervous” for Cox said the media spotlight has certainly be as authentic to my views and visions of what point, has been highlighted by a few reality-TV Musical Chairs, one of six films she worked on in been pressure-packed, especially being a pio- I want. show appearances and numerous independent 2011. neer. “I am aware that my work and my visibility has films. “Even though I’ve already seen [Musical “There are more transgender folk in the media inspired others, but I don’t think of myself as a Cox portrays Chantelle, who she describes Chairs] seven times, I’m still going to see it in [spotlight] now, which is fantastic, but there are role model. I just want to make things better for as “sassy, sexy and wise,” in Musical Chairs, a the theatres with the general public—to see just not a lot of us,” Cox said. “People might the people who follow me.” movie about wheelchair ballroom dancing. The how they respond to it,” Cox said. “Acting has see one trans person and then just assume that Cox considers Leontyne Price, the late African- movie opens March 23 in New York and Miami, been my dream for a really long time. Part of we are all like that. The real thing is, it’s about American opera star, as her inspiration. and then March 30 in Chicago and Los Angeles. the reason I got into reality TV was because I diverse folks in the media; it’s not just about me “Black opera singers were able to do things af- Chantelle is African-American, transgender wanted to advance my career as an actor. I think or just about Chaz Bono or anyone else. It truly ter her that they weren’t able to do before her,” and disabled (paraplegic), “but she doesn’t al- the goal for every actor is to just keep acting, is a diverse community. I don’t think one person Cox said. low any of those categories to interfere with her and that’s the case for me, too.” alone can represent the transgender community. Cox confirmed she is single, and has been for Cox is now working on a TV pilot, but could Rather, if a lot of us are in the media spotlight, about seven years. “Dating has been an inter- not elaborate. She also is a producer and trans- in various capacities, being ourselves, then the esting journey, with men and being trans,” Cox gender advocate who made television history country and the world can get a better idea of said. “Dating and relationships is not something when she became the first African-American who we are … because we’re all different.” I really know anything about.” transgender woman to appear on an American Cox is among an ever-growing list of stars who Cox said she has only been in one long-term reality show. She was a finalist in 2008 on VH1’s have made the transgender world more visible. relationship. ‘I Want to Work for Diddy,’ the show that won “We’re now more visible,” Cox said. “Since “I’m not really sure I understand dating,” the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Reality 2007, which was a watershed year when Can- Cox said. “I am now focused on cultivating the Program. dis Kayne was on Dirty Sexy Money—that really friendships that I have. I have amazing friends, Cox then starred in her own show, TRANSform changed my thinking of what was possible for people who are really supportive of my life—and Me, making her the first African-American trans me and my career. I value them, a lot.” woman to produce and star in her own TV show. “Awareness [of the transgender community] So who’s the perfect person for Cox? TRANSform Me was nominated for a GLAAD me- has improved; it’s something that’s very differ- “Someone who I could be myself with, some- dia award for Outstanding Reality Program. ent from even, oh, five years. But it’s still an one who fully accepts and respects me,” Cox Cox also has had guest starring roles on Law uphill battle because we still need protection said. She added that admiration, communication and Order, Law and Order: SVU, and HBO’s Bored against being discriminated against; we need and sense of humor are also key. to Death. more awareness and laws to protect us, but “[The] Diddy [show] was one of the most in- progress has been made, though we still have a tense and insane things I have ever done in my long way to go. whole life,” Cox said. “It was very stressful; I felt a great deal of pressure to represent my [trans- gender] community. “Diddy has this philosophy that sleep is for- bidden. Apparently, he is up all night, and ex- pects his assistants to be up all night, too. It Prize Winning Playwright was a crazy, exhausting experience. I’m really glad that I did it, but I don’t think I’d ever want to do anything like that ever again. “It definitely led to some really fantastic things in my career. “All of my advisors and friends told me not to

Laverne Cox. PR photo Queer occult Tuesday, March 27, 2012 Hilton Chicago films April 6-8 720 S. Michigan Ave. “The Homoccult Show”—featuring short being fantastic, an amazing person,” Cox said. experimental queer films about the magic “Chantelle has a great sense of humor about life and the occult—will take place April 6-8 at An Angel Among Us and her circumstances.” the S&S Project, 3145 S. Morgan St. An Evening with Pulitzer Prize Musical Chairs, according to the movie’s web- Among the artists whose works will be Winning Playwright Tony Kushner site, is a romantic tale of two New Yorkers—Ar- shown are Christos Andres, Sofia Moreno, mando from the Bronx, and Mia from the Upper Daniel McKernan and Erika Keck, among Kushner forever changed the discourse of HIV/AIDS with East Side—who come together through their his stunning play, Angels in America, winning the Pulitzer others. McKernan is curating the festival. Prize for his efforts. Set in 1985, the play features love of ballroom dancing. When a tragic acci- See www.facebook.com/bridgeportart. characters struggling with and dying of AIDS amid the dent puts Mia in a wheelchair, Armando, aided callous social politics of the Reagan administration. Angels’ by a group of colorful misfits at the rehab cen- themes of politics, grassroots community mobilization and love endure today, despite changes in the epidemic over ter, dedicates himself to helping Mia dance once ‘Show Biz Kids’ the past 27 years. more by introducing her to the world of competi- tive wheelchair ballroom dancing. cabaret March 19 That is but a glimpse of Kushner’s work, which has also The Show Biz Kids From Hell!—a musical Cox filmed the movie about a year ago in New garnered an Emmy Award, two Tony Awards, three Obie comedy duo starring Wild Chicago’s Emmy- Awards and an Oscar nomination. AIDS Foundation of York City. winning Dick O’Day (the alter ego of Windy Chicago is immensely proud and grateful to welcome Tony Reception “It’s a beautiful film about the power of the Kushner for the 2012 Dinner. 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm City Times film critic Richard Knight Jr.) human spirit. It’s a gorgeous film; I’m so happy Dinner and Singer Spotlight showcase creator Bec- with it. I’m very proud of it,” said Cox, who truly 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm ca Kaufman—present “The Show Biz Kids: VIP took her role to heart—and the streets—one Reception 20 Years of the Trailer Park of Cabaret!” 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm day in Times Square. Fo r Tick e The event will take place Monday, March ts and informatio She went with actress Auti Angel and others visit us at aidschicago.org/angelsn 19, at 7:30 p.m. at the Wilmette Theatre, for lunch—and all were in wheelchairs. or call (312) 334-0935. 1122 Central Ave., Wilmette. “That experience was interesting, illuminat- Tickets are $15-$20; visit www.wilmette- Sponsored by: ing. I developed a new-found respect and ad- theatre.com/events/#event610981-caba- Benefiting miration for people with disabilities, especially ret-at-the-mette-the. those who thrive, not just survive, in a world that isn’t really made for them,” Cox said. “[That 44 March 14, 2012 WINDY CITY TIMES Queer Bronzeville: A History of African American LGBTs on Chicago’s South Side, 1900-1985 Part II: Being Black and Queer in 1940s Bronzeville: Race, Class and Queer Identities in Black Chicago, 1940-1950 By Tristan Cabello killed!” they pleaded several times. Banyard, set on earning $10 per show, put on his makeup, This is the second of a multi-part series. high heels, and styled his hair with “Max Factor Grease Paint No. 8,” a fashionable hair product. In the 1940s, queers were certainly present in He went out in the street dressed as a woman, all social strata of Bronzeville’s society, silent to go to the club. and visible at the same time. As he could perform in at least three shows Just like Bronzeville’s heterosexuals, that night, Banyard knew that he would earn at Bronzeville’s queers organized themselves least $30. His trip to the West Side via street- around the urban spaces where they lived, and car demonstrates how much Bronzeville’s female according to their class and gender identities. impersonators were part of the neighborhood’s The Nightlife in Bronzeville. Courtesy Chicago History Museum Working-class queers had created a discourse of social and cultural landscape. Wearing false their own featuring well-defined sexual systems eyelashes, lipstick, and high heels, Banyard re- and different types of personas. Bronzeville’s called that South Side men approached him. An middle class used these identities to help them intoxicated man sat next to him in the street- sustain and achieve their social status. Powerful car, and flirted with him. Banyard was helped by queers were often able to protect their status by an old woman on the bus, who invited him to controlling their images. sit next to her, before saying that “women [in During and after the Second World War, the Bronzeville] were not safe” when they went out mass migration of homosexuals to urban centers alone. Drag queens moved freely in the streets of altered the social geography of large cities such Bronzeville, using public transport, and travel- as Chicago. In response to this influx, many ing down the neighborhood’s main streets. They homosexual bars opened their doors in white could often pass for “real” women thanks to neighborhoods. The white owners, however, their elaborate wardrobes. did not allow all segments of the homosexual In the Black queer culture of Bronzeville, population to patronize their establishments; queer sexual discourses focused on the female lesbians, African Americans, and working-class impersonator. As drag queens displayed very queers were often excluded. This served to fur- feminine characteristics and were attracted to ther divide queer populations, in which racial men, they were considered to be women. Two and gender identities as well as social status other types evolved around this figure and com- came to regulate attendance in gay bars. Black peted with her. First, the “boys” were mascu- queers remained in their neighborhoods and did line men attracted to drag queens who preferred not enjoy the same opportunities for mobility as to have sexual relationships with them. These whites. During the 1940s, the majority of bars masculine men were considered heterosexual de- frequented by African American queers in Chi- spite engaging in sexual relationships with drag cago were located on the South Side. queens and their masculinity was not seen as Bronzeville’s working-class African American threatened. Second, the “QTs” were queers who queers evolved in a variety of places. Cabarets were not interested in drag queens because they such as the Plantation Café, the Cabin Inn, “wanted to have sex with normal men.” In clubs the Club DeLisa, and Joe’s Deluxe hosted drag and at drag balls, the QTs noticed the boys who shows, queer artists, queer musicians, queer co- approached drag queens. They therefore knew medians, and had both a queer and straight cli- that these boys wanted to engage in sexual re- entele. For the artists, the professional activities lations with queers, or QTs. This attitude dif- in this bar often represented a sizeable source fered from white discourse, which had created a of income: these establishments were financially heterosexual/ homosexual binary system. stable. These places were deeply entrenched in Despite the ongoing preoccupation with the Bronzeville’s neighborhood culture, and were notion of respectability, numerous Bronzeville not reserved for queers, as heterosexual couples businesses prospered thanks to queer talents. from the neighborhood mainly frequented them. Joe’s Deluxe, Miracle Records, Sunbeam Records There was no geographic, social, or cultural sep- were all businesses that allowed their own- Valda Gray at Joe’s Deluxe. aration between queers and heterosexuals: these identities had not yet been fully formed. Professional female impersonator Lorenzo Banyard, who used the stage name “Nancy Rev. Clarence Cobbs. Kelly,” frequented all of these places during The photo of Cobbs has the 1940s. Historian Allen Drexel documented a photographer’s stamp his story in 1996 in a fascinating two-hour on the front. R.D. Jones, interview. Born in New Orleans in 1917, Ban- Chicago 1930s. No other yard moved to Chicago in 1924 to live with his information available. maternal grandmother. He spent his childhood Courtesy of Vivian G. and teenage hood in the “whorehouse” owned Harsh Research Collection by his aunt, while studying at Douglas, Phillips of Afro-American History High School and DuSable, until economic reces- and Literature sion forced him to abandon his studies. He then Rudy Richardson’s recording of “I Need You.” found a position as a dishwasher at the Wabash Street YMCA, where he would continue to work while he performed in drag shows at night. ers to rise to the upper class of the neighbor- Because female impersonators drew a large hood while making a significant contribution to crowd, bars sought their talents. The 1410 West Bronzeville’s queer culture. People involved in Roosevelt Road club was well known for paying queer-themed businesses, such as Joe Hughes, a decent salary to its artists. Despite the bar’s Marl Young, Petite Swanson, Rudi Richardson, rather dangerous geographical location and ag- Alfred Finnie and Eddie Phlique, were all highly gressive clientele, many female impersonators regarded by Bronzeville’s population. worked there. One day in 1940, Banyard decided Joe Hughes was part of Bronzeville’s high so- to go to the 1410 West Roosevelt Road, despite Turn to page 45 his friends’ warnings. “You’re crazy, you’ll be WINDY CITY TIMES March 14, 2012 45 NUNN ON ONE: MUSIC Out gay singer leads Joe’s Deluxe Club. The Magnetic Fields I woke up the following morning with no car in the driveway and realized I must have taken a taxi home, which I deduced I must have written a song. I opened my notebook and there it was but I don’t remember writing it. I do that about once a year I think. WCT: What is your drink of choice? SM: Cognac. BRONZEVILLE from page 44 published an article entitled “State’s Attorney WCT: There is another song on the album Probes Scandal on Rev. Cobbs.” According to the called “I’ve Run Away to Join the Fairies.” Where did that song come from? ciety. He counted Eddie Anderson and Joe Louis article, Reverend Clarence H. Cobbs was “facing SM: It is also a story. I liked the title and we among his friends. Hughes was elected “Mayor the possibility of questioning by state’s attor- wrote the song around it. We are making a T- of Bronzeville” in 1941. Though Hughes’ office ney’s police concerning widespread rumors of shirt of it for the tour. was honorary, it was nonetheless representa- a scandalous nature,” which had been circulat- WCT: There was a documentary about you tive, and highly symbolic in Bronzeville. Hughes ing on the South Side for several days. Though therefore needed to be respected by his fellow the journalist did not specify the nature of said called Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and citizens. However, since 1936, Hughes’s only rumors, they had “become so general that the BY JERRY NUNN The Magnetic Fields. How do you feel it activity in the neighborhood had been in the Reverend [had] had to come to his own de- turned out? capacity of managing a drag club named “Joe’s fense over the air on several of his Sunday night The Boston indie band The Magnetic Fields, led SM: It is not really about my life in any ac- Deluxe.” Often described as a “Mecca for Female broadcasts.” During these radio shows, Cobbs by openly gay member Stephin Merritt, has been curate way, but I hope it sells records. Impersonators,” the club had opened in 1936. reiterated that he was a “full man,” and asked creating innovative music for years. WCT: It won the Outfest 2010 Grand Jury The drag shows were the main attraction at Joe’s the listeners not to believe the rumors. A few Merritt is the primary vocalist, songwriter and Prize for Feature Documentary, so that is Deluxe, and were regulated by strict rules insti- months later, when the scandal had spread fur- producer. Known for switching gender roles in good. tuted by Hughes and by the city of Chicago. ther, Cobbs began a defamation lawsuit against his lyrics, he continues this trend with the lat- SM: It did? No one told me anything. The club’s management did not allow the fe- the Defender. est single, “Andrew in Drag,” the leading track WCT: Do you want to do more soundtracks? male impersonators to wear women’s dresses or Bronzevillians were aware of Reverend Cobbs’ off the just-released 10th album, Love at the I noticed you have several on your resume, makeup off the premises. The female imperson- homosexuality. While African American his- Bottom of the Sea. such as Pieces of April and Lemony Snicket. ators were not permitted to sit at a table with- torian Timuel Black, a lifelong resident of the We talked to the interesting bandleader before SM: Oh, yeah. I like doing soundtracks. out the presence of a woman. Providing her own neighborhood, claimed that Cobbs “didn’t deny the start of the tour, which includes a stop in WCT: Are you a big musical-theater fan? I wardrobe, each female impersonator had close [his sexuality] and made no apologies for it,” Chicago. saw you did a musical version of the movie to 25 ensembles in every style. Show producer the Reverend never openly admitted his homo- Windy City Times: Hello, Stephin. So you Coraline. Valda Gray, a very well known female imperson- sexuality, and during his entire life never dis- will soon be returning to Chicago. ator, directed the drag shows for more than 16 cussed his sexual orientation. The rumors about Stephin Merritt: Yes. Last time I was there it years. Dixie Lee (Robert Beck) was a white fe- Cobbs’s homosexuality were mainly supported by was so incredibly foggy. It was even dangerous male impersonator from the North Side. “Calli- the vacation trips that Cobbs would take every to cross the street. donia” was the resident comedian. “Sandra B.” year with his male secretary, R. Edward Bolden, WCT: The weather is always changing here. (Chester P. Frederick) and “Petite Swanson” (Al- as documented by Princeton historian Wallace You were at the School of Folk Music, correct? phonso Horsley) were the resident blues singers. Best. SM: No, we were at a strange Lincoln printer “Nancy Kelly” (Lorenzo Banyard) and other fe- Cobbs’s social status and the power that went art complex. We played six stories underground male impersonators choreographed in the show. along with this status earned him the respect in what we called “The Death Star.” It was a Among the numerous postwar businesses re- of his fellow citizens. Certainly not everyone in very unusual space. The Old Town School of Folk cruiting the talents of Bronzeville’s queers were Bronzeville was aware of Cobbs’s homosexuality. Music was the previous tour. We played a larger a number of record labels. Miracle Records, in Very few people however did discuss the mat- venue for the 2010 tour. operation from 1946 to 1950, published a vari- ter: they accepted it without decrying it. Cobbs WCT: Oh, it was the Harris Theatre you are ety of records. Miracle Records’ first recordings wished to, and indeed could, control his image, talking about. I heard you have a hearing were the work of a homosexual singer named due to a complex web of power relations, com- problem and when people clap in concert it is Rudi Richardson. An effeminate man with a high bined from his religious activities, control of the disruptive for you. tenor voice, Richardson played the piano on media, his own publicity, and his dominant sta- SM: Yes, loud noise is painful for me in my left stage as he sang. Born Rudolf Richardson Riles tus in the neighborhood, and which resulted in ear. A lot of loud sounds are painful for me, but respect for him. in Memphis in 1924, Richardson began working applause is a big one. In the 1940s, the acceptance and visibility of in Bronzeville’s jazz clubs, such as the Chicken WCT: This is the first time you have played queers in Bronzeville was conditioned by their Palace, the Hurricane Lounge, Rudy’s Chicken at The Vic? socioeconomic status. By the end of the decade, Shack and Rupneck’s. In 1949, Rudi Richard- SM: We have not played there before. however, the Black middle class had begun to son published a record under the label Rim. WCT: It is a busy part of our city. How many impose its moral values—mainly characterized He continued to make frequent appearances in people are in the group? by its effort to control and regulate sexual devi- Chicago’s clubs in the early 1950s, with a long SM: I am the only original member. Originally ance such as prostitution and homosexuality. contract at the Kitty Kat Club. we were a duo of me and Susan Anway, who was Of all the resident female impersonators at In an article published on Jan. 13, 1949, by the singer. We gradually mutated into our cur- Joe’s Deluxe, only “Petite Swanson” recorded a the Defender, the word “homosexuality” was rent totally unstable form and we will continue 78RPM for Sunbeam Records, taking advantage printed for the first time in that newspaper. A mutating. [Laughs] The band on this record were of an outstanding publicity campaign. Billboard report on the existence of homosexual prac- nine people: me and Shirley Simms plus Claudia announced that this “female impersonator” had tices within the Black community, this mention Gonson on piano, Sam Davol on cello, John Woo Stephin Merritt. PR photo signed a recording contract with the label on of the word “homosexuality” is but the first of on guitar, Daniel Handler on accordion, Johnny March 22, 1947. The following month, in an ar- many, in which the Defender, and later African Blood on tuba and horns, Pinkie Weitzman on ticle published in Blues and Rhythm, Bo Sandell American magazines such as Jet Magazine and violins and Randy Walker on background vocal. SM: I am or at least in theory. gave Swanson’s real name, Alphonso Horsley. Ebony Magazine would try to define the limits WCT: Wow. That is a lot of people. WCT: Do you like old-school musicals or In the 1940s, Bronzeville’s most powerful man of their community’s sexual practices. The cre- SM: I recorded myself in L.A.; Sam, Claudia new-school ones? was probably Reverend Clarence Cobbs. Born ation of a specific African American discourse SM: In between. I like Sondheim. in Memphis, Tenn., Cobbs moved to Chicago in on homosexuality, driven by Black publications and Shirley in Boston; with Daniel, Johnny and 1916, where he was first a member of the Pil- founded in Chicago, held the imposition of the Randy in San Francisco; and the rest in New WCT: So Into the Woods? grim Baptist Church. The First Church of Deliver- heterosexuality/homosexuality binary in African York. Last time we all recorded in Boston. SM: Yes. I love Into the Woods. I saw Merrily ance, his spiritualist congregation, started as a American culture as a main objective. WCT: “Andrew in Drag” has a very fun video. We Roll Along a week ago. It is a beautiful score storefront on State Street. From its beginnings Tristan Cabello is the Andrew W. Mellon SM: I like it, too. of a terrible play. as a small religious organization of just thirteen Postdoctoral Fellow in African American Stud- WCT: Is the song about a friend of yours? Coraline was my fourth musical and I am work- members, the First Church of Deliverance boast- ies at Bowdoin College. He is currently com- SM: No, it is just a story. ing on two more. One is with Daniel Handler and ed more than 9,000 members at the beginning pleting his first book Queer Bronzeville: Race, WCT: What inspired it? it is a sex farce. One is with Neil Gaiman and it is of the 1940s, after constructing a huge building Sexuality and Urban Boundaries in Black SM: I don’t remember writing it. Some songs somewhere between a horror comedy and a sex at 4315 S. Wabash, becoming one of the coun- Chicago, 1900-1985. His exhibit “Queer take a really long time to write. Sometimes I farce. try’s largest churches. Bronzeville’ is available on the Website www. write in bars and I am drinking at the time. If See Stephin and the gang Monday, March On Nov. 25, 1939, the Chicago Defender outhistory.org . Tristan can be reached at tca- they take a really long time then I don’t remem- 26, at The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave. [email protected]. ber writing them. Visit www.jamusa.com for ticket information. 46 March 14, 2012 WINDY CITY TIMES TRAVEL ing” a whole new meaning. The St. Lawrence Market has something for ev- eryone who loves to cook, from meat to cheeses. Indulge in breakfast with a traditional peameal Touring Toronto Canadian bacon sandwich at the Carousel Bak- ery. are on your way. Traffic can be tight though so by jerry nunn Many people travel to see celebrities at the plan on being patient. Getting around the city is Toronto International Film Festival every year Toronto is the capital of Ontario, and is an Ab- very easy with railway buses, cabs and trains. and now have a new place to eat with Luma original word meaning “meeting place.” Only an There are several Marriotts located in Toronto located in the TIFF Lightbox. As you walk up hour away from and founded at the same time as but the Eaton Center location offers a closed in the steps, don’t miss the encased Oscar from the Chicago, this area split from the United States walkway to start that shopping. Bars and attrac- director of winner The Barbarian Invasions. The in 1776. Both cities were considered gateways tions are nearby along with an excellent break- Grace Kelly exhibit runs in the same building, to the west. fast buffet to start the day off right. displaying her rise to fame and the incredible Being the largest city in Canada, Toronto is The Royal Ontario Museum is currently pre- outfits that she knew how to work. expansive and has a personality all on its own. senting “Maya: Secrets of Their Ancient World,” Missing the comedy of Chicago? Take in an While nice to visit, Toronto is not cheap to live which shows past civilizations alongside dino- early show with Second City (notice the Chicago in; in fact, it was the highest ranked this year saur bones. connection) presenting holiday-themed shows for cost of living. Take a walk on the high side at the CN Tower. throughout the year. Flying there is a breeze, as Porter Airlines More than 1,000 feet tall, Chef Peter George Fighting a foot fetish? Step over to the Bata daily leaves Midway Airport, where the snacks serves a cuisine that keeps diners a 360-degree Show Museum, where founder Sonja Bata first and drinks are flowing on the designer jet; the view, as the restaurant slowly spins. After hav- started collecting footwear in the 1940s. Now unlimited free Starbucks in the private lounge ing the chocolate tower for dessert, head to with more than 13,000 artifacts—including on return flights were a hit. There is a short ferry Edge Walk, where you can be buckled in for a shoes from Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand— ride across the pond upon arriva,l and then you stroll on the outside ledge—giving “sightsee- this place really has sole with the biggest boot lette rendezvous return to your seat for a Makers ever from Mexico. Mark apple cider drink or the delicious gnocchi Decorated for the holidays was the castle Casa poutine. Loma. The previous estate of Sir Henry Mill Pel- After dinner, the gay area is not too far— latt is the home of many movie sets, including where there are blocks of bars to try out such the X-Men, although Hugh Jackman was not to as world-famous Woody’s, massive in size with be found. room after room of activity. Zipperz has a piano Every year the Historic Distillery District’s bar and Fly is the place to be on the weekends to Christmas Market opens with wooden booths to dance. Pride week in June is one of the biggest shop at or just stroll around with a hot choco- LGBT festivals in the world. late in hand. Barenaked Ladies front man Steven Take care of your sweet tooth with a Canadian Page sang for the shoppers while Santa took baking class by Le Dolci, where people of all care of the kiddies for the opening ceremony. ages learn to decorate cupcakes. All classes are Pure Spirits nearby always has a line outside for two hours long, and can celebrate any special their swordfish steak and tiger shrimp angel hair day or holiday. pasta. Head to more shopping in the historic Yor- Off the beaten path is The Spa at the Old Mill kville area, where upscale chains such as Roots Inn, which provides a getaway for travelers far and Club Monaco are all the rage. The Guild Shop and near. An indoor chapel for weddings, a 300- featured local artists and was very reasonable seat restaurant and luxurious spa conveniently with prices. means a couple never has to leave the premises. Sassafraz is a nice place for a lunch break right Step back in time with the Black Creek Pioneer in the middle of this square, and has a bar area Village. Flaming pudding, yarn-spinning and his- to rest your feet. tory are all fun to witness while visiting a village Located inside an upscale mall, La Societe— founded in the 1800s. with Parisian cuisine and a stained-glass ceil- Speaking of blasts from the past, for fans ing—is a must-try. of the Mildred Pierce movie Mildred’s Temple After all this shopping, dining and sightsee- Kitschen is named after the film. This establish- ing, it is only a quick trip back to Chicago. For a ment made headlines this year when customers nearby sister city that is among the world’s top were encouraged to have bathroom sex on Val- tourist destinations, there is no excuse not to Sights in Toronto. Photos by Jerry Nunn entine’s Day to celebrate. After your torrid toi- experience Canada and Toronto for yourself. For more information on many of the places mentioned above, visit www.seetorontonow. com. 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the DISH WEEKLY DINING GUIDE IN lect the correct cuts. The sides—orange squash ally brought a tear to his eye, and had him puree, spinach croquettes, roasted mushrooms contemplating the purchase of an entire pie in SAVOR and shoestring potatoes—again, paired well the future. I had to concur about that dessert, with the meat dishes; this is especially true of although I didn’t fare as well with the key lime Fulton’s on the River the potatoes, which definitely enhanced the Wa- pie (possibly because I took it home and had it BY Andrew Davis gyu. (Note: The flights change periodically, so later). Kevin Schulz, the executive chef at Fulton’s on what you get may not be the same as the items Overall, though, I highly recommend Fulton’s the River for about a year, told me that this described here.) for that special occasion. (The cavernous rooms is his first restaurant in this position. (He has However, it was the dessert that provided the can accommodate hundreds of people for recep- worked at places such as Tramonto’s Steak & biggest punch—at least for my dining com- tions, etc.) You won’t be disappointed. Seafood in Wheeling and Zealous in Chicago.) panion. The banana cream pie (complete with Fulton’s on the River is at 315 N. LaSalle Meat flight at Fulton’s on the River. Photo by How fortunate this restaurant’s diners are. a crust made of crushed Nutter Butters) liter- St.; see www.fultonsontheriver.com. Ed Negron Of course, with the restaurant being on the river, the views are spectacular—more so during the summer, when patrons can sit outside. How- ever, the interior was pretty warm and inviting, Riva Crab House with the hospitality of the staff a high note. (I BY JOE FRANCO noticed that this was true regarding the other Recently, I was diagnosed by my gastroenterolo- Riva Crab House diners there—even those who weren’t wearing gist with a severe wheat allergy. You might be executive chef the dressiest of clothes.) saying to yourself, “What the heck is a gluten- Luigi Garcia. Dinner started with oyster on the half shell, intolerant pompous windbag doing reviewing PR photo topped with steak tartar and caviar. I’m, admit- restaurants?” Please, Windy City Times is all tedly, not the biggest fan of oysters (thanks in about the gays. When is the last time you saw part to memories of my father downing them one of us pick up a bread basket? But I digress. with Tabasco), but this preparation won me Riva Crabhouse was a surprise. I heard, “Navy over. The restaurant paired the shellfish with Pier” and “seafood” and thought, “Dear God in Gruet sparkling wine, which has a flavor that heaven. Will there be a live band with kettle worked perfectly with the food. drums and a make-your-own ceviche station re- Fulton’s also has an interesting concept: meat plete with commemorative bowls?” flights. Much like you have flights of tequila, Riva, I must say, shocked me. It’s none of Some of you who have read my other reviews not require one to slice through was the perfect this restaurant has three-cut offerings that will those things. J. Crew himself looks like he lives know that I am a stickler for soups. Frankly, a compliment. I am often leery of “surf and turf” definitely appeal to the carnivore in you. On the here. Paneling, prints of waterways and tasteful foul soup can ruin the rest of the meal—but dishes. Fish and mammal? Why not make kale night my dining companion and I were there, nautical motifs abound, but do not overwhelm. there’s no such item here. Make sure you get the milkshake? But Garcia again offered two unique- the flight included four-ounce offerings includ- This is not your strip-mall seafood restaurant. lobster bisque. Garcia has stayed true to what ly prepared meats each flavored to compliment ed grilled veal ribeye, braised beef shortrib and Luigi Garcia and his team of chefs should be lobster bisque is supposed to be: a creamy soup the other. So rather than being red tide meets sauteed Wagyu flat iron steak. My favorite had quite proud of their operation and their food boldly flavored with fresh lobster and a hint of mad cow, it was certainly a rare treat for me. to be the flavorful shortrib, which is braised in since both were outstanding. butter and salt. The crab cakes, alas, I could not Our service and servers were exceptionally a stock of mushrooms, tarragon, veal stock and Riva offers a would-be diner two options as eat but my faithful dining companion, who is attentive. My wheat allergy was absolutely no red wine—making it extremely tender as well. an appetizer. You can either order an actual ap- a native of the Chesapeake Bay area, said they problem and our server, Michelle, was able to Knowing that diet and environment can affect petizer or perhaps order a selection from the were the best crab cakes he’s had in Chicago. point out every single friendly dish on the menu how meat tastes, Schulz has learned how to se- array of small plates. The tuna sashimi was a For those of you not lucky enough to have tried in minutes. She really was the Annie Sullivan to bit strong on the tuna, overwhelming the won- Maryland blue crab cake whilst in season, this is my Helen Keller. If you want to enjoy the views, derful seaweed salad with ginger dressing it’s high commendation indeed. the food and the service at Riva but avoid the paired with. The bison skewers were tender and My entrée was surely one of the best prepared crowds, I suggest going after the theater rush Perfect Party Room perfectly cooked but, again, underseasoned. meat dishes I have ever had. Lobster can be a leaves to see A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the for your Spring Event However, the duck confit-stuffed peppers were real bitch to prepare. However, my fresh Aus- Chicago Shakespeare Theatre next door. Riva is a triumph. You might expect something over- tralian lobster was tender, juicy and absolutely seafood done the way God intended—it’s fresh, powering and audacious but this dish was both brimming with flavor. That was paired with a flavorful and fabulous. shockingly subtle and also perfectly seasoned. rare sirloin steak that came with a knife but did

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www.mysticimagesphotography.com WINDY CITY TIMES March 14, 2012 51 BOOKS “I was very scared,” she said. “I was the 17th bout, so I waited a really long time and my nerves definitely got the best of me. Once I was in the fight, I guess I was out of shape and I Boxer Madeline Guzman: was really tired. I told myself that I never, ever wanted to feel that tired ever again. And after that, I started doing a ton of roadwork.” Taking on challenges in and out of the ring The roadwork—which outside of boxing circles is known as plain old distance running—paid By Julia Borcherts off and Guzman won a Diamond Gloves cham- pionship. When the New Jersey Golden Gloves Imagine yourself stepping into a boxing ring tournament came around, no other female box- at the historic Chicago Golden Gloves, a tradi- ers had registered in her weight class, so the tion since its inception in Chicago back in 1923. organizers flew in Jennifer Fenn, the daughter Spotlights blaze overhead as the roar of thou- of Ann Wolfe—regarded by many as the best sands of people echoes above the ring announc- fighter in the history of women’s boxing—for an er’s, “Ladies and Gentlemen! In the 132-pound exhibition match with Guzman. female open division…” The adrenaline coursing “I lost,” said Guzman, “but she’s like number Madeline Guzman. through your veins gnaws at your stomach and one in the nation, so it was awesome.” Photo courtesy of Guzman sparks your nerves as you look across to the op- In February, 2011, Guzman moved to Chicago posite corner and see your opponent hop from to be with her long-distance girlfriend, Marisol one foot to the other as she thumps her gloves Garcia, who manages a Sally’s Beauty Supply together and tries to stare you down. store. Guzman went to work as a customer ser- Your coach adjusts your gloves and gives you vice representative at Cleverbridge E-Commerce some last minute advice which you try to com- and began researching and scouting boxing mit to memory as you feel your feet start to gyms. After visits to several, she discovered move in a light bounce that keeps your nerves Bridgeport’s Chicago Boxing Club and its head from shredding. You shake your shoulders to trainer, Sam Colonna, whose many high-profile loosen the tension and glance around the ring trainees have included former world champions as the referee hands each of the ringside judges David Diaz and Andrew Golota. their scorecards and the timekeeper gets ready “It was love at first sight,” Guzman said. to hit the bell. “When you’re looking for a coach that you’re go- Your coach and the other seconds climb back ing to work with every day, it’s kind of like a through the ropes as you take a deep breath and marriage. You have to make sure that you have for just a moment, you’re alone in your corner great communication and that you work well to- and your heart is pounding so hard that you can gether. And also that your trainer gives you back feel it in your ears. everything that you’re putting in. With Sam, he’s You could win. You could lose. Either way, at there every day and every chance that he gets, the end of three rounds, you’ll likely walk out of he’s fixing something, correcting something and that ring with bruises. If something goes hor- just praising you or giving constructive criti- ribly wrong, you could die. cism.” The only way to keep injury at bay is to agnosed with it when he was 18. And then I cause my central vision is so good, I guess you And while she loves what she calls “the family maintain your focus on your opponent for ev- started noticing that I had some vision changes could say I’m more aware than any other boxer environment” at Chicago Boxing Club, she does ery second you’re in that ring—on her hands, when I played sports in high school. I went to of where stuff is coming from. And I kind of see occasionally get hit on by clueless men despite her feet, her rhythm, her jabs, her positioning, get checked and it turns out that I had it also.” it before it’s coming, so to speak, so I learned the fact that Marisol often accompanies her to her punches and counter-punches. She’s experi- The disease, which is incurable, has symp- to adapt. Plus, it’s in a confined space so I see the gym to cheer her on during training. enced, too, and the stakes are high so you know toms including tunnel vision and night blind- perfectly fine when I’m in the ring.” “It definitely happens,” she admitted, laugh- she’s also bringing her A game. And she’ll be ness. “Having RP is kind of like looking through Guzman, who was born and raised in Perth ing. “Sometimes I’ll be jumping rope with some looking for any opportunity to surprise you, to a straw,” Guzman said. “So you can see exactly Amboy, N.J., first stepped into the ring as a knock you down, to knock you out. what you’re looking at but everything around is competitor during a Florida amateur exhibition Turn to page 54 Imagine yourself taking a deep breath as the kind of just a big blur. show. referee instructs you to move into the center of “I can’t drive at night,” she continued. “When the ring to face your opponent. I’m walking around anywhere, I shouldn’t walk Now imagine yourself facing this test without around by myself—I’m always kind of hanging the benefit of peripheral vision. onto my girlfriend. It looks like I’m clumsy but That’s one of the challenges facing lesbian I just really can’t see and I run into a lot of boxer Madeline Guzman, 25, who competes things, I’ve had a lot of accidents.” March 21 in the top-level Open Division of the While others might have shied away from pu- Chicago Golden Gloves despite having been di- gilism—a dangerous sport even if your vision is agnosed at age 18 with RP, also known as retinal perfect—Guzman saw the challenge as an op- pigmentosa. portunity. “The reason I took up boxing,” she “It’s a disease which causes your retina to de- said, “is because I feel like that’s the one place teriorate over the course of the years till you where I can feel like I’m just on everyone else’s actually are completely blind,” she said. “My level and I don’t have to feel ‘handicapped,’ so grandmother has RP—when they found out, to speak.” Your financial needs are unique. 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State St. Get : WindyCityMediaGroup.com Photo by Kat Fitzgerald online ChicagoPride.com WINDY CITY TIMES March 14, 2012 53 BILLY MASTERS Saturday, March 24th “Who does it hurt if someone thinks I’m gay? because he believes homosexuality is “detrimen- I’ll be long dead and there will still be people tal and ultimately destructive to so many of the 2-6pm at Sidetrack who say I was gay. I don’t give a sh*t.”—George foundations of civilization.” I took no offense Clooney tells “The Advocate” what he thinks to this—I know he’s a devout Christian. (He’s about all those gay rumors. PHEW. actually a minister, which kinda makes him even The first time Kathleen Turner called me, it hotter.) I don’t agree with most of his points. was from Tinerhir, just outside of Marrakech. I don’t thing marriage was “defined by God.” I Alas, I was not home, and if there’s anything the think it was defined by a bunch of guys who international operator hates, it’s getting an an- wrote a book—and then cut out quite a bit. Re- swering machine. When I tried to call her back, gardless, Kirk is entitled to his opinion—just the Moroccan operator told me the phone num- like I’m entitled to not mention whatever proj- ber was “1.” I asked, “It’s just a one-digit num- ect he was promoting. ber?” She said, “No, it’s the number 1—because Yet much of the free world has come down on there’s only one phone there!” Needless to say, poor Kirk as if he shot someone on live TV. He is- we didn’t connect. We first met on New Year’s sued a statement saying, “I spoke as honestly as Eve 1986 at the Long Wharf Theatre in New Ha- I could, but some people believe my responses ven, where Turner was headlining an adaptation were not loving towards those in the gay com- of Camille. She said a quick hello while racing munity. That is not true. I can assuredly say that for a helicopter Bruce Springsteen had sent for it’s my life’s mission to love all people.” I’d like her to attend his New Year’s Eve party. Since him to start that love with me ... but that’s nei- then, we’ve had many hurried encounters—none ther hither nor yon. Kirk doesn’t sound particu- of which ever ended with my snagging a snap- larly vitriolic or hateful to me. He just believes what he believes. That said, I wouldn’t want to be his gay son ... unless it was one of those DILF kinda situations (which would be difficult given You be Judge & Jury how close we are in age). In a move that has surprised no one,“Logo has for more than a dozen entries! just stopped being our gay television network. This begs the question, was it ever? I mean, if a tree falls on the set of a Logo show that no one’s watching, does it really matter? Apparently, that tree has fallen, and taken with it all of the gay programming. On the positive side, there’s no more A-List: Fill In The City. On the negative YOUR $10

side, the network has retained the service of Ru- DONATION BENEFITS: The Chicago Area Gay & Lesbian CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Paul’s Drag U.—for now. In other queer TV news, didya know that Rosie SIDETRACK THE VIDEO BAR • 3349 N. HALSTED • SIDETRACKCHICAGO.COM O’Donnell has a daily talk show? You didn’t? It’s on OWN—the Oprah Winfrey Network. Nev- er heard of it? It’s somewhere in the 400s on my cable provider. Since day one, Rosie’s show has constantly been in flux. First it was set in Oprah’s old 260-seat studio with a live band, a large audience, games and big celebrity guests. Then she moved to a smaller 70-seat studio with no band, no games and lesser guests. A week later, Rosie was alone with a guest in Oprah’s Rosie’s headed to the Big Apple. closet! People keep sending out press releases saying everything’s fine, that each change is more in line with what Rosie always envisioned the show to be and that Oprah is ecstatic that shot with one of my favorite living actresses. no one’s watching. Meanwhile, Gayle quit— I’ve never had this problem with Sally Kirkland! which can’t be a good sign. I recently did a special article about Matthew Then Rosie put her Chicago home on the Lombardo’s play, High, which is in the midst of market. But that didn’t mean a thing. No. Her a national tour headed by Turner. I was able to people said that neither Rosie nor the show talk to Matthew in person, and co-star Evan Jo- was leaving Chicago. Then why was she sell- nigkeit was easy to call. But Kathleen was do- ing? Simple. The network’s “corporate-supplied ing another play in Los Angeles while I was in apartment had proved sufficient.” Uh-huh. Days Florida. Given our personal schedules and the later, word leaked that the show was ... gasp, time difference, scheduling our chat was diffi- leaving Chicago! Seems that it’s been difficult cult. When I was walking out the door to catch to get good guests to fly out to Chicago to be a plane, the phone rang. Something told me not on a show that no one is watching. Allegedly, to let this go to voicemail. It was Kathleen. You the show will resurface from NYC—perhaps from can read the article on BillyMasters.com. Rosie’s OWN home in Nyack. Who knows? Of course, the big event in South Florida was When Rosie’s downsizing, it’s definitely time the Winter Party, which is the annual fundraiser to end yet another column. I’m still thinking for the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. about Kirk Cameron. He says that marriage was While the weather could have been better, the defined in the Garden of Eden between Adam myriad of events themselves couldn’t. It’s quite and Eve. Did they actually get married? If so, astonishing that this organization manages who performed the ceremony? The snake? And to seamlessly run such a wide variety of func- where exactly do talking snakes fit into Cam- tions—from chic cocktail gatherings, to hedo- eron’s view of reality? These are the deep philo- nistic dance parties, and everything in between. sophical questions I ponder alongside photos Tens of thousands of people fly from around the and videos of various bodily parts on www. world to partake ... and raise money for a good BillyMasters.com—the truly ecumenical site! cause. Check out TheTaskForce.org for more info. If you’ve got any other religious questions you As unbelievable as it sounds, Kirk Cameron want my assistance on, drop a note to Billy@ was in the news. Is it 1989 all over again? BillyMasters.com and I promise to get back to Should I take out my acid-washed jeans? Cutie you before any reptiles start talking to me! So, Kirk (not looking any worse for wear) was tell- until next time, remember, one man’s filth is an- ing Piers Morgan that he is against gay marriage other man’s bible. 54 March 14, 2012 WINDY CITY TIMES com, added, “What’s unfortunate about a guy people physically and mentally. The NFL would like Gregg Williams is that his hateful attitude do well to suspend them both for an entire sea- Report: NFL figure has spread throughout the team. You don’t pay son.” people to hurt other people without having a lot Wise is writing a profile for the Post about of hate in your heart, and that hate apparently Dave Kopay, who came out in 1975, according used anti-gay translates into homophobia on a regular basis. to Outsports.com. Kopay was the first of three You find the same thing from Jonathan Vilma, former NFL players to have come out. who has displayed a knack for being a homopho- The NFL added the words “sexual orienta- slurs extensively bic jerk in the last few months, and who person- tion” to its anti-discrimination policy in 2011, ally put up a $10,000 bounty on Brett Favre’s a change to the league’s collective-bargaining By Ross Forman was first reported by the Washington City Paper. head. These are disgusting people, and their agreement. “For all of the positive baby steps that pro- vile nature comes through in their desire to hurt The New Orleans Saints’ bounty scandal, which fessional sports are making right now, this just has rocked the National Football League (NFL) confirms how much work is left to go,” said BOXER from page 51 in recent days, apparently also has an anti-gay openly gay Chicago resident Brian Walker, a for- side. mer college football player. “Getting rid of preju- random guy jumping rope next to me, trying Former Saints defensive coordinator Gregg dice, ignorance, and in this case, stupidity, is to talk to me, and I just think he’s trying to Williams is revealed to have “used gay slurs with going to be a long-term and ongoing process for be friendly. And then later, Coach will be like, the best of them,” according to a player quoted the NFL, NBA, MLB, etc.” ‘Hey, he was trying to take you out and I had by Washington Post columnist Mike Wise. Williams is now with the St. Louis Rams as the to tell him, ‘You’re not her type.’’” Williams was the defensive coordinator for team’s defensive coordinator. Williams is enter- In December, Guzman flew to Puerto Rico the Washington Redskins 2004-2007, when Wise ing his 23rd season as an NFL coach in 2012, to compete in that country’s national tourna- covered the team. including three as a head coach of the Buffalo ment for a spot on the Olympic team. Wise wrote on Twitter in an exchange with fel- Bills. “I went against the Pan American gold low Post writer Dan Steinberg: “Gregg Williams = The Rams’ head coach is Jeff Fisher, who medalist—who actually beat out the Argen- great coach. But you miss bad on ‘great human played for the Chicago Bears 1981-85 and tinean, Mexican and USA girls in the Pan being’ when you pay for body counts and use then was the Bears’ defensive assistant coach Ams,” Guzman said. “It was all or nothing, ugly gay slurs to motivate.” in 1985. Fisher was the Tennessee Titans’ head one of those ‘make it or break it’ moments. I Examples of Williams’ use of gay slurs were coach from 1994-2010. had to drop weight; it was very stressful. used twice in Wise’s stories that he submitted “As an active member of the LGBT sporting “And then I got in the ring,” she continued. to his editors; however, they were edited out for community, to hear of these actions, it truly “I fought a great fight, although I lost, but “taste reasons,” it has been reported, because saddens me that people still live in their world it was one of the best moments of my boxing “some things don’t make it into the family news- and feel they can say anything with no repercus- career. And also the scariest ever.” paper. You know that.” sions,” said Jack Neilsen of Chicago. “This is a However, even that was less frightening Still, here is one example Wise offered on perfect example of why LGBT sporting communi- than when she came out at 14 in Perth Am- Twitter of Williams’ use of a gay slur: ties were formed, and need to maintain them- boy, a small town where she felt that people Guzman and her family. Photo from Guzman “When guy misses a run-read and GW’s re- selves as a safe haven for our LGBT athletes. weren’t likely to be open to others being gay. sponse is, ‘You dumb, stupid [MF], you went in “An individual who identifies with the LGBT She had been bullied as a kid for being a tom- ficult for Guzman, however, is the marketing the wrong hole. You went in the wrong, [exple- community, or is infected with HIV, should have boy but found the courage to stand up for of female boxers. tive] hole. We’re not running an AIDS conven- the opportunity to play sports without being herself in middle school when her self-esteem “It’s pretty difficult because as sad as it is, tion here.” discriminated against. I look to the day when improved through playing team sports. everyone for some reason considers women There were other Williams’ anecdotes that our community [is] allowed to participate in ev- Around that time, she also worked up the boxers as some sort of sex symbol,” she said. Wise says were “worse,” though he said he could ery major sporting event without fear.” courage to come out by testing the news on “And that’s not what it is. We’re athletes. And not even use on Twitter. The Twitter exchange Cyd Zeigler, the co-founder of Outsports. people whose opinions she didn’t care too we should be respected as such. much about. Then, little by little, she began “I’ve definitely encountered some people in ADVERTISEMENT sharing with people who mattered more to my career that are like, ‘If you’re going to go her. to a weigh-in, wear this or don’t dress boy- When experience counts... “I used to work at an ice cream shop. I was ish or don’t let them know that you have a In service to the community for over 30 years. behind the window when my parents came to girlfriend,’” she continued. “I just feel that’s pick me up,” Guzman said. “We were closing some miscommunication with the boxing The Law Offices of and I just closed the shade and blurted it world. It’s like they want the men to think Roger V. McCaffrey-Boss & Associates out! And then I was like, ‘Oh my God, I have that you’re sexy—and that’s why they should to go home now and deal with this.’ want to watch you. What I want is for ev- “I hid behind a lot of things,” she contin- erybody to watch me because I’m good—not OWNING A HOUSE TOGETHER AND LIVING HAPPILY EVER AFTER ued with a laugh, referring to the automatic because I’m hot or whatever they think the reflex that caused her to yank the shade case is. Q. I want to add my partner’s name to my house. We are madly in love and I know this is forever. Are down during her revelation. “It’s about selling the fantasy,” Guzman there problems with adding her name to the title of the house. However, despite the otherwise loving re- said. “I hate it.” lationship she shared with her parents, their Still, she feels that the benefits of boxing A. Many LGBT couples want to jointly own real estate. In some cases, one partner already owns a reaction was not what she’d hoped for. outweigh such drawbacks. house and wants to add their partner’s name. Oftentimes, clients do not always understand the potential “It was all bad,” she said. “My parents “I feel like boxing saved my life,” she said. ramifications of their actions until afterwards. The benefit of joint tenancy ownership is that when one owner dies, title to the property transfers threw the Bible at me and did the whole “I was a troubled kid, I was going down the automatically to the surviving owner. As opposed to tenancy in common where if one owner dies their Adam and Eve thing. They were just really not wrong path. I was getting into trouble a lot, interest goes to their family or passes under the terms of their will. The couple is better protected because supportive. They cried and told me I had to getting into street fights. I was just a big the property passes to the surviving owner outside of probate. Joint tenancy helps protect the couple’s go to church and stuff like that. It hurt a lot.” disaster. It helped me find a focus and get primary asset even if the decedent’s family challenges the will. It is also a cheaper alternative than But in the 11 years since, they’ve become rid of a lot of anger issues that I had. It’s creating a trust to own the property. more compassionate and less openly judg- just really made me who I am today. And I It is a common misconception, however, that joint tenancy is always the best answer for LGBT couples. mental. definitely hope that everybody comes out to Adding a partner’s name to the title, however, renders it subject to that person’s creditors. The property “It’s gotten a lot better,” she said. “They see me fight, for sure.” will also be considered an asset for other purposes, such as qualifying for Medicaid or other public don’t support the gay thing; they’re not okay So what can you expect to see when she com- benefits. with the girlfriend thing. But they do like my petes in the Golden Gloves? The “due on sale” clause in a mortgage can be triggered if the parties do not refinance or obtain the lender’s consent to the transfer. girlfriend and they’re respectful and they kind “Some real boxing, not pitter-patter, which Since both parties own the property, both must agree on its sale. Jointly owning real estate is another of just treat it as a ‘she’s just a really good I guess is what’s expected from women’s box- excellent reason for the couple to discuss and execute a written domestic partnership agreement. friend’ kind of thing. We’re not respected as a ing,” she said. “And a lot of action.” If one partner owns the property and decides to add the other partner’s name, the owner must understand couple but they do respect it as just a private Her secret weapons? that he or she is giving up exclusive rights to the property and control over it. thing, I guess.” “First off, I’m a southpaw,” Guzman said. Adding the name of another to a property’s title can be considered a gift under the I.R.C. gift tax section. Part of Guzman’s ability to accept this “And I have great footwork, so it’s kind of Proving the contribution of each party to the property’s purchase works to rebut this presumption. compromise is that she truly does admire her hard for people to get me. Plus, I have Sam Each person is entitled to a set limit lifetime exemption for gifts. Any amount over the annual allowance parents, a metal refinery worker and a home- in my corner, so that’s definitely a plus.” is subtracted from the lifetime exemption amount. The giftor may be required to file a gift tax return with maker who still live in New Jersey. See Madeline Guzman compete in the the I.R.S. “As much as they might be judgmental,” 132-pound Female Open division at she said, “my father’s a big role model and the 2012 Chicago Golden Gloves semifi- • Bankruptcy • Wills, Trusts & Probate he’ll give you the shirt off his back. 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