Eastern Illinois University The Keep The Post Amerikan (1972-2004) The Post Amerikan Project 9-1993 Volume 22, 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 This issue is dedicated to the memory of Scott Eatherly BLOOMINGTON /NORMAL SEPTEMBER/ OCTOBER 1993 Staley lockout continues It's Our Sol~~rity, Theirs ~-.. ·I State Far '1 I • ZOLI9 'II'NOJ.~)NJI\!OO'IH ZOLIQ 'II 'N<U~)NIWOO'IH WI 'ON Ul\!}J(J,J ZSt£ XOU :>I:>U.>IO ,LSOd UIV.I :·mV.I.S(M 'S';l NV)IJH:>JWV .lSO.I :·I.l VN )I' ltUI NOI.t:ltiHHO:> SStiHUUV BLOOMINGTON /NORMAL VOLUME 22 NUMBER 3 SEPTEMBER/ OCTOBER 1993 In. this issue: p. 16-17 Voice for Choice p. 2 The Usual Stuff p. 9 Pastor Leon has his say on Gun p. 3 Important Community News Control p.l8 Voice for Choice, continued And, the Post raises price p.19 GALA/Lambda News (what p. 10-11 Staley Lockout Continues (this newspaper would be complete p. 4 Think About It ... is our BIG story!) without this?) (You are urged!) P· 5 Gay Ken (Can it be??) p.12 Alternative Ad Index -- you'll p.20 Okay, this time we got it in. Ms. Hippie gives us her wisdom really want to check this out!! Check out out advertising p.13 Proud to Be on the Rag rates on the back page (as if you p. 6 Soldier's Account of Gulf War, missed it)! Part II p.14 Animal Magnetism - read this p. 7 The low-down on Bulletin and increase your compassion! Board Systems p.15 20 more of the 101 Reasons Why One Should be a Good numbers p. 8 It is time again for: Swastika Vegetarian Watch ACLU .............................................................. 454-7223 ACT UP /CI .................................................... 827-4005 AIDS Hotlines: ............................................................. Post sellers National ...................................... 1-800-AID-AIDS About us Illinois ............................................. 1-800-243-2437 Local ............................................. (309) 827-AIDS The Post Amerikan is an independent community Bloomington Alcoholics Anonymous ................................ 828-5049 newspaper providing information and analysis Bloomington Housing Authority ................ 829-3360 that is screened out of or down played by estab­ The Back Porch, 402 N. Main Childbirth and Parenting Information Exchange lishment news sources. We are a non-profit, Bakery Bane, 901 N. Main (CAPlE) ..................................................... 827-6672 worker-run collective that exists as an alternative Bloomington Public Library (front) Clare House (Catholic workers) .................. 452-0310 to the corporate media. Bus Depot, 533 N. East Community for Social Action ...................... ~52-4035 Common Ground, 516 N. Main Connection House ......................................... 829-5711 We put out six issues a year. Staff members take Emerson and Main Streets Countering Domestic Violence ................... 827-4005 turns as "coordinator." All writing, typing, edit­ Front and Center Building Dept. of Children/Family Services ............ 828-0022 ing, graphics, photography, pasteup, and distribu­ Law and Justice Center, W. Front Draft Counselling.......................................... 452-5046 tion are done on a volunteer basis. You are invited 100 N. Lee Street Gay & Lesbian Resource Phoneline .......... .438-2429 to volunteer your talents. Main and Miller Streets HELP (transportation for senior citizens, Medusa's, 420 N. Madison handicapped) ........................................... 828-8301 Most of our material and inspiration for material Mr. Donut, 1310 N. Park Ill. Dept. of Public Aid .................................. 827-4621 comes from the community. The Post Amerikan The Park Store, Wood and Allin Ill. 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Your Post Amerikan will not TeleCare (senior citizens) ............................. 828-8301 be forwarded (it's like junk mail-no Unemployment comp/job service ............. 827-6237 kidding!). Fill out this handy form with United Farm workers support .................... .452-5046 your new address and return it to us, This issue of Post Amerikan P. 0. Box 3452, Bloomington, IL 61702. is brought to you by ... Name: ------------------------- Due Date: Street:------------------------- Linda, Monika & Sherrin The next deadline for submitting Post Amerikan material will be: City/State/Zip: ________ (Coordinators) Lainie, Maria, Ralph, and Torn. Page2 POST AMERIKAN September I October 1993 ~ Community News Sponsor an ad Notice to Subscribers As many of you know, the Post relies on the contributions (both financial and editorial) of its If you're a subscriber to the Post - you got a few c supporters. Thus, the paper gets printed when surprises in your mail recently. The past four - we have the money, and its size (and quality) issues were mailed out by the guilt-ridden Post depends on what gets contributed each month. Amerikan collective to our patient subscribers. Whil~ we appreciate the loyal support of the B­ N lefty community, we would like to expand Why did it take us so long, you ask? Many our publication, and its realm of influence. reasons, and you're entitled to know. One of the ways that we can do this is by Money was our biggest obstacle - we almost advertising the Post to other like minded folks. ceased to publish the Post in March, but a Post Wish List Bringing in more subscribers via advertising successful benefit at The Gallery kept us going. would result in the following benefits for the With that money we were able to renew our The following is a list of various items the Post Post: bulk mailing subscription. (Which costs more Amerikan sorely needs in order to carry on its 1. An increases in circulation would impress than you think.) Lack of interest kept us from mission: prospective advertises; also, many of the new putting out another issue until May /June. We readers might themselves be prospect actually make an attempt to send that issue - but •Computer (preferably Macintosh), advertisers. it costs $1.00 to mail each one- money by then 2. The revenue generated by the subscriptions we didn't have. We were able to get some cash •Laser printer... need we say more? would insure that the Post is printed and for the next issue (July I August) For a mailing. distributed in a timely manner. Overcome with extreme guilt, we decided to •Contributors/writers of articles (you don't have 3. The new subscribers, many of whom will not mail out the previous three issues you didn't to be a good writer, just have an idea; we'll take be local, will be able to contribute editorially to receive. You paid for them right? care of the rest!) the Post. This will increase the quality and diversity of the publication itself. Well there's the story. We don't want to make • Bodies (with attached