The Weekly Voice of Wisconsin's LGBT Community mkt September 1-7, 1999 PULL OUT SECTI Pages 13.20 f* Fyn 40 V, 000€ * I Albert Brooks Interview Mark Pocan Eco-Tourism in Lifestyles Page 21 Page 11 Page 25 Vol. 12 • No. 30 2 'Might September 1-7, 1999 JOIN AIDS Walk Wisconsin - Call 1-800-348-WALK www.wilight.com inht "Having ARCW &ASIR 1997 © family Picciolo m a Joe by good home photo gives me 3 FREE strength and PERSONAL my brightens life. ADS Housl arch Mendez, AFCW client for 7 years Starting HIV Housing Services September • Rent, security deposit & utility assistance • Housing counseling, referrals and advocacy 22nd • Residential housing at Wisconsin House, Milwaukee House & Garden View Apartments • Emergency shelter ARCW also provides HIV health and dental care, legal services, financial assistance, food, transportation, per- sonal support and advocacy. Most services are provided at no charge. Confidentiality is always assured. For more infovnation, visit us online at www.arcw.org or call your nearest ARCW office. SEE Appleton Eau Claire Green Bay Kenosha La Crosse Madison Milwaukee Superior Wausau 920-133-2068 715-836.1710 920.437.7400 414.657.6644 608.185-9866 608.258.9103 414213.1991 715.394.4009 715.355.6861 Page 29 ARCW for AIDS RESOURCE CENTER OF WISCONSIN details www.wilight.com JOIN AIDS Walk Wisconsin - Call 1 -800-348-WALK September 1-7, 1999 big 3 Inht No- drm /he PffAher September 1-7, 1999 Contents Deserving Community Seeking a Couple News & Commentary Hundred People Who Give a Damn 5 National News 7 State News 8 Twin Ports Pride Rick & I attended the Lamda Legal Defense reception two weeks ago. No, it wasn't held on palatial grounds overlooking Lake Michigan, and Tammy Baldwin only appeared on the invitations — not in person. 9 Tidbits from Titletown Nonetheless, the turnout, approximately half of last year's, was very disappointing. This comes only a few Spotlight Section weeks after Lambda's victory in a landmark Boy Scouts case, as reported in last week's cover story. 21 Albert Brooks Interview There were a few new faces at the event. There were some of the same old reliables who attend four or five "must attend" events each year. While thanks should go out to the few attorneys who were there, where were 24 Deep Inside Hollywood the others? But mostly, where are our professionals, those who could afford to be there, and where are our wealthy? They surely exist. They have their stocks and bonds and real estate, some of it hard earned, some of LifeStyle Section it inherited. What prevents these people from stepping up to the plate and making a difference? 26 Health & Dear Ruthie It is the same people over and over, who volunteer their time and donate their money, that make our com- 27 Out in Cyberspace munity a better place for us and for future generations. The power of a couple hundred more people donating a thousand or two, and a few people donating a few tens of thousands, could be truly profound. Some com- Nights Out Section munities have 2% plans for business where they encourage businesses to donate 2% of their earnings. For those 28 Dusty After Dark in the high tax brackets, the real cost after the tax savings would only be 1.2% of earnings. 29 Bar Guide Thousands and thousands read this paper each week, yet only hundreds ever give to local LGBT efforts. 30 Events Calendar ARCW may be the exception, and that is gratifying to see, but even they constantly fight a complacency that seems to pervade our community. The good things that are 30 Marketplace happening all around us, as we gain real political and institutional influence, would have been unthinkable without the support of a dedicated cadre of volunteers and donors. Yes, it is also important for us to be involved beyond the LGBT Community. The various arts and other charitable work that we do are important, but we need to find ways to involve a few hundred more good peo- Staff ple in our community's efforts. If all you can do is write a check, please do so. Better yet, offer not only your Publisher: Greg Quindel ([email protected]) money but also your time, services and experience to boards and committees who surely can use the help. General Manager: Ron Geiman ([email protected]) I don't have the answers. I just know that it needs to be part of the mission of this newspaper to find ways Editor: Bill Meunier ([email protected]) to involve more people. We do what we can to provide a forum to get the information out. We, too, are a Graphic Designer: Tom Herrmann resource-hungry institution that gives back to the LGBT community in a myriad of ways, including hard cold Ad Representative: Diane M. Gregory, cash. ([email protected]) Arts & Entertainment Editor: Jerry Johnson As reported recently, there are a record number of HIV cases in Wisconsin. If you can't walk, give to some- Sports Editor: Bob Melig body who will. Only you know what you can really afford. We all have uses for all of our money, no matter Copy Editor: Rick Haag how rich we are. Nobody is asking you to forsake your European vacation or your summer cottage in Door NE Wisconsin Bureau Chief: Mike Fitzpatrick County. Columnists & Reporters: Dr. Terry Boughner, Carol L. Busche, Lisa Dillenburg, Esmarelda, Chris And you, two guys just making $28,000 a piece, might be able to find a way to give a few hundred or even Fallek, Margaret Flood, Tina, Virginia Harrison, John a thousand in a year. Don't forget that to give a thousand only costs $600 - $800. And come on, isn't there Jahn, Jim McFarland, Justin Lockridge, Dave Runyon, somebody out there, maybe even two or three, who will offer the Cream City Foundation a $10,000 or $20,000 Dusty Sass, Romeo San Vicente, Ruthie check? I know they will do their best to spend it wisely. Contibuting Writers: Kathleen DeBold,Tim Nasson, Gip Plaster The Milwaukee LGBT Community Center held its Family Reunion on Saturday. For a first time event, it Opinions expressed by writers in Wisconsin Light are not necessarily those was moderately successful, but I know that there are a few of you who could find a thousand or two, or more, of the publishers. editor or our advertisers. Any reference to any individual or organization should not be construed as an indication of the same's sexual or to give to this all encompassing effort. affechon °negation or preference. All copy, text design, photos and illustrations in advertisements are published with the understanding that the advertiser is fully authorized and has secured proper written consent for the dinner in use of names; pictures, or testimonials of any living person, and Wisconsin Wisconsin Community Fund, of which I am Treasurer, is holding its annual fundraising Light may laWfully publish and cause such publication to be made; and the November. We could really use the support of the LGBT Community. Networking with the not-for-profit com- advertiser agrees by submitting ads to indemnity and save blameless the puhlicatkan of any erne that may be contained in said ad. Wisconsin Light munity has significant political value. Besides, we are one of the largest funders of LGBT causes in the state. does not accept any responsibility for any ciaims made by advertisers. The entire contents of Wisconsin Light is held under copyright and cannot be reproduced without the written permission of Wisconsin Light LLC. Legal venue is Milwaukee County. Wisconsin. Copyright- Wisconsin Light LLC. 1998 There are many other deserving groups, PACs, political campaigns and such. I just sight a few here. We Subscriptions: 26 issues, first class - $49.95 • 3rd class $29.95 have a community with a wealth of untapped resources at a time when those resources could be most effec- National Advertising Representative tively used. I am frustrated at a community that sometimes doesn't seem to care, but I am also encouraged by RIVENDELL MARKETING COMPANY, INC. (212) 242-6863 our many successes. The people, talent and money are here. Do what you can, and have the courage to ask oth- ers to do the same. Wisconsin Light is published weekly by Wisconsin Light LLC 225 South 2nd Street Greg Quindel Milwaukee, WI 53204 Publisher (414) 226-0075 FAX (414) 226-0096 www.wilight.com ApAssociated Press • 4 WHAM September 1-7, 1999 JOIN AIDS Walk Wisconsin - Call 1-800-348-WALK www.wilight.com by Gip Plaster A Guide to Starting an Employee Group Contributing Writer If you're an employee at a company that be useful if you want your company to rec- exist for African Americans, Hispanics or for your group as soon as possible. Use doesn't have an. LGBT group, what can ognize the group or try to obtain domestic other minorities. If it doesn't have any, a company email address and web serv- you do to make a little progress in the partner benefits. "the problem might be that the company er only if allowed by your employer's direction of equality? The answer is sim- At the same time, you can meet one-on- hasn't made it clear to employees that it's rules. If not, get voicemail and a website ple: start a group. We asked some experts one with some carefully chosen people to okay" to form groups, Mills says. If other from a service provider.