HoLiday stagES From multiple “Messiahs” to numerous “Nutcrackers,” WiGOUT has the scoop. page 20 The voicE of pRogress foR WiSconsiN’S LgBT commuNiTy December 1, 2011 | Vol. 3, No. 2 Milwaukee Repertory Theater artistic director Mark clements Walker directs a scene in the upcoming production of “Next to Normal.” appointee says P h oto : A dA m h o rw i t z workplace harassment of gays is legal By Louis Weisberg Die Casting. Staff writer In a 2-1 decision, commis- A commissioner on the sioners Robert Glaser and board that makes final deci- Ann L. Crump found that sions in cases involving Stroh was responsible for workplace discrimination fostering a workplace envi- says Wisconsin law does not ronment hostile to Bowen prohibit anti-gay harassment because of his sexual orienta- on the job. tion. Stroh did not deny that Her two fellow commis- the harassment occurred, sioners strongly disagree. nor did the company argue Laurie McCallum, during the eight years that recently appointed by Gov. the case bounced around the Scott Walker to a six- court system that anti-gay year term on the state’s harassment is not allowed Labor and Industry Review under state law. Commission, wrote that the But McCallum, the politi- Wisconsin Fair Employment cally connected wife of Act applies only to sexual former GOP Gov. Scott harassment. That contention McCallum, defied nearly 30 was the basis for her dis- years of precedent in state senting opinion in a case law by asserting that sexual involving Milwaukeean Chris “preference,” as she put it, Bowen, a machine operator is not a protected category who was subjected to years in workplace discrimination of anti-gay harassment as an cases. employee of Stroh Precision McCallum’s stance alarmed civil rights advocates as well as other commission- ers, who warned that her New Direction This view could upend legal tradi- tion and “make it permissible clements leads the issue to harass an employee based inside and online at upon race, national origin, wisconsingazette.com religion, age or disability,” as well as sexual orientation. Rep to new heights News Although Glaser and WiGWAG ����������������������2 Crump prevailed over By Michael Muckian front. If he appears to be at the potato-potato- considered pursuing as a Regional Gaze ���������������4 McCallum in the case, Bowen Contributing writer lost in thought, perhaps potato sound of an idling young man in England. But National Gaze ���������������6 attorney Art Heitzer warned On mild days, you might he’s reminiscing about a Harley-Davidson motor- fortunately for Wisconsin, Editorial ����������������������� 12 that Walker would have still find Mark Clements Green Bay Packers game cycle. he chose a very differ- Faith Gaze ������������������� 14 the opportunity to appoint walking his pooches – box- or London’s Arsenal foot- Clements, 50, has a pas- ent career – in the the- another commissioner if he ers Walter and Blanche ball (soccer) club. Don’t be sion for contact sports ater. After successes in Features completes his four-year term. – on the Milwaukee lake- surprised if his head turns and motocross, fields he the United Kingdom and WiGOUT! ������������������ 20 That would swing control of cLEMENTS page 10 Theater ������������������������ 22 the commission, which also DVDiva ������������������������ 28 HARASSMENT page 19 Music ���������������������������� 29 On the Town �������������� 30 R yan B ra u N ’ S eater y S c o res g rand slam pAgE 24 2 W i S c o NS i N g A z ETTE. c o M | December 1, 2011 W i S c o NS i N g A z ETTE. c o M | December 1, 2011 3 LGBt news with a twist WiGWAG By Lisa Neff & Louis Weisberg poLygAMy vS. Resource Center’s pub- NBC’s “Late Night With mones and suddenly we’ll be as strators’ motivation – the lack coNgRESS lication, “Preservation Jimmy Fallon” after she Tabalosos, as other towns, where of economic and employment A greater percentage of in Print,” Truman was introduced as a guest the percentages are increasing opportunities. No doubt the Americans approve of polyga- Capote, Tennessee on the show with the song of homosexuality,” Mayor José former House Speaker knows my than they do the Congress, Williams, Rock Hudson, “Lyin’ Ass Bitch” by Fishbone. Benítez warned his citizens. A something about hot water, but according to a set of recent polls. Danny Kaye and Gore Bachmann said the song was Peruvian program several years he’s not squeaky clean. 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More than that, it underscores our commitment to affirming the identities and described as a place where rich AND pRAy away town of Huarmey says a toxic to “go get a job right after you agreed to pay more than $110 advancing the dreams of each individual student. and poor, famous and not, gay THE SoNg metal in the water supply is mak- take a bath.” Gingrich, who made million for San Diego’s leading and straight felt comfortable. Michele Bachmann demanded ing his town gay. “Unfortunately his remarks at a forum in Iowa, newspaper. Gay rights advocates A wealth of programs and resources According to the Preservation and received an apology from Strontium reduces male hor- seems oblivious to the demon- condemned the sale. We support our LGBT students through a variety of campus organizations and “People at Elmhurst are events. The student group EQUAL (Elmhurst Queers and Allies) promotes aware- accepting and supportive, ness through events and advocacy. SAFE (Staff, Administrators and Faculty for from the faculty and staff to Equality) offers a support network for the LGBT community. An annual guestship my friends and fraternity and other special events focus on issues of concern to the LGBT community. Our SAVINGS UP TO 60% OFF brothers. My experience faculty is adding courses in LGBT studies. The AIDS Resource here has helped me embrace Center of Wisconsin ON AMERICA’S TOP BRAND NAMES my sexuality and become the A step ahead of the rest person I am today.” “In a small but meaningful step, Elmhurst College is now officially telling appli- invites you to experience cants that gay students are welcome on campus. The private liberal arts college is Joey Carrillo the wonders of the Season the first college in the U.S. to ask potential students about their sexual orientation or gender identity on its application....The question is meant to increase diversity all in one wonderful place. at the school, which is affiliated with the United Church of Christ, and to direct incoming students toward services that might ease their transition into college Wonderful Cuisine life. It’s also a strong signal that the school will embrace LGBT students and will “Elmhurst College does a do its best to support them.” great job of nurturing and Wonderful Theater —Chicago Sun-Times, August 26, 2011 supporting LGBT students.