Eastern Illinois University The Keep The Post Amerikan (1972-2004) The Post Amerikan Project 9-1987 Volume 16, Number 3 Post Amerikan Follow this and additional works at: https://thekeep.eiu.edu/post_amerikan Part of the Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Ethnicity in Communication Commons, Journalism Studies Commons, Publishing Commons, and the Social Influence and oliticalP Communication Commons Raw fish~ sexual diversity~ Pope roast, CDSV~ Kaleidoscope~ organ vendors Bloomington-Normal Sept.-Oct. 1987 iOLT9 ~I 'NOiliDNIWOO~g ~OLT9 ~I 1 NO~~NIWOO~H 891 . ON iliiWH:trd ~Sv£ XOH ~~IddO ~SOd GIVd aDViliSOd ·s·n mDIIH:!CWV ~SOd :trili w 1nng a~~s~no~ Nor~~~o~ ss~aav Page 2 Post Amerikan 25¢ In this issue:-·- Page 3 "Domestic violence victims to have a place to turn"--New adminstration breathes life into anti-violence agency. I Page 4 !'Kaleidoscope bashing in Bloomington-Normal" --Critical ' review of news media coverage. ' Hell no, Page 5 "67 arrested in suburban protest rally"--Secret operations revealed at Arlington Heights. I we won't go! Page 6 "Police pester Posters"--Post benefit gets unexpected guests. The rumors of the death of the Post. I Amerikan hav~ been greatly exaggerated. "Draft resister imprisoned ~or non-registration, activism"-­ The response we received was not only Non-registrant gets 3 years in Leavenworth. gratifying enough to make us believe I there really was someone out there who Page 7 "Everybody needs some body, sometime"--The in's and out's cared, but substantial enough to allow of organ donation. us to keep going for at least another year. Pages 8&9 "Michigan Womyns music festival"--Diane goes to Michigan and has a wonderful time. There are, of course, still plenty of tasks to be done, so if you meant to "Keep your hands to yourself"--Routine mammography can call and offer your help, please do. cause problems. The Post's schedule has been changed-­ Page 10 "Iran-scam explained"--Get the dope on Iran-scam. we'll be putting out a paper every "Pope go home"--Says it all. other month~ And during those months when hu~an resources are relatively Page 11 "Reagan's AIDS commission"--With friends like these, why do slim, the paper may be a little slim, too. we need enemies?· "AIDS needs aid"--Women don't read this! But we're still here, ranting and raving ~bout all the outrages and Pages 12-15 Community News, Classified ads and book review, "Sexual atrocities of the world around us; diversity: a better answer, For the love of animals. Thank you for still being there, too. Page 16 The Underground Vegetarian --The Post staff I The deadline for the next issue is I November 5. -------·-----------------------~-·-------------------------- Good numbers Thanks Post Sellers Alcoholics Anonymous ••.••• ~ ••.• 828-5049 American Civil Liberties Union.454··7?23 Bloomington Housing Authority •• 829-3360 This issue in your hands is thanks to Clare House (Catholic Workers) .828-4035 BLOOMINGTON Bob, Bobby, Bumper, Cathy, Dave, Dave, Amtrak Station, 1200 W. Front Community for Social Action: ..• 452-4867 Deb, Diane, J.R., Jimmy, Joan, Kara, Connection House .••.•••.•..•••. 829-5711 The Back Porch, 402 N. Main Countering Domestic Violence .•. 827-4005 Laurie, Margaret, Marty, Melissa, Bakery Bane, 901 N. Main Dept. Children/Family Services.828-0022 Ralph, Sue, Sue, Susie, Val, Bill Bloomington Public Library (in front) Draft Counseling •..•.••••.••.•• 452-5046 (assistant coordinator),. Deborah Bus Depot, 5JJ N. 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Beaufort Name: Rape Crisis Center •••..•••.•.•. 827-4005 ISU University Union, 2nd floor Sunnyside Neighborhood Center •• 827-5428 Hovey Hall, ISU {in front) TeleCare (senior citizens) •.••• 828-8301 Street: ______________ _ Midstate Truck Plaza, U.S. 51 north Mother Murphy's, 111 North St. ·Unemployment camp/job service .• 827~6237 United Farmworkers support .•••• 452-5046 City/State/Zip: __________ _ North & Broadway, southeast corner , UPIC •.•••.•..•.•••••• · ••••••.•.• 827-4026 White Hen Pantry, 207 Broadway I (in front) September-October, 1987 Community Action to run programs Post Amerikan Vol. 16, No. 3 Page 3 Domestic violence victims to h~ve a place to turn Community Action has been selected by their families; We've also gained a Because over 95% of the victims of the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic lot of input from members of the domestic violence are women, the Violence as the agency to provide community regarding how best to provide shelter will house only female victims services to victims of domestic domestic violence services and are and their children. However, CDV will violence and their families in McLean incorporating this input into our also work with male victims on a non­ County. The program will officially planning." residential basis; begin September 21st. According to Jewel, community support Long-term goals for the program include Services are temporarily being provided and an adequately trained staff will initiating comprehensive programs to with supportive services from PATH and allow CDV to assure victims of domestic preserve/re-unite families afflicted by other local social service providers in violence and their families a safe, domestic violence. "A real need in addition to two full-time CDV staff. supportive place to turn when they are this community is supportive services Emergency housing is temporarily being in need. for the abuser. Without working with provided in local motels/hotels; the abuser too, the problems of CDV will provide emergency housing, domestic violence will only continue," When Community Action begins its ·legal advocacy, and other support according to Jewel. CDV hopes to program September 21st, it will be services to victims and their children. initiate a comprehensive program within called "Countering Domestic Vioience" The program also plans to develop the next year. (CDV) to more clearly represent the monthly support/informational meetings services which will be provided. to victims and their family members. For more information, call PATH at (309) 829-4005 and ask for someone from Jewel Beal, Countering Domestic Community Action's Countering Domestic Violence Program Director; is confident The shelter will allow the families Violence Program. that CDV will be there to support those time to work on the problems associated in need. "Throughout the past few with their experiences with their --MM months, the community has responded to abuser. the emergency needs for victims and Countering Domestic Violence There is CDV w-ish list needs your If you have any of the following items; supp_ort! they would be much appreciated by support If you are in an abusive relationship, Community Action's Countering Domestic or know someone who is, Community Violence Program and its clients: Community Action is enthusiastic Action's Countering Domestic Violence about meeting the challenge of Bunk beds--to provide housing for a Program is here to provide you with assisting those in abusive situations. larger number of victims of domestic We ar~ committed to providing victims information regarding your options and violence and their families; provide necessary supportive services. and their children with the options For furtQer information, or just some­ Sewing machines--for women and available to them and allowing them one to talk to about your situation, children who might have an interest to make their own decisions in a call PATH at 827-4005 and ask to speak in sewing and/or a need to sew their supportive, nonjudgmental way. with someone from Community Action's own clothes. Countering Domestic Violence Program. We cannot, however, successfully TV set/VCR--for educational programs reach these goals without your help. for children and adults as well as With limited funding available, we staff training. are in need of volunteers to assist Typewriters--for staff. in providing support services to CDSV/YWCA victims and their children. Picnic table. shutdown If you have a special talent that Outdoor chairs. you'd like to share with others on It took a long time to get CDSV out of a ·periodic basis, or would like to the hands of YWCA bunglers, and I for Lawnmower, garden tools.