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EDITORIAL COMMENTS OF THE NEW VOICE STAFF
HELLO, JOHN PIERRE ROUSSELL!!
LETTER POLICY
by Sharon Van Butsel
The nice thing about the "Our Tum" section
is that I can share parts of my life with you that
aren' t really "news". Well, maybe Joh.n Pierre is
news.
John Pierre Roussell is my youngest
gJ1Ul(khild. born at I a.m. on August 13, to Jeanne
and Ellis Ro ussell. He has a thirteen year old
sister, Kathy.and a JO year old brcfher. Tim. And
he has the most complicated family tree-which
is what lead to this "OurTum."
Carla and I bad been impatiently waiting for
"that bl.by" to arrive for several weeks (he was 12
days overdue) and bad gone through several
episodes of " magical thinking."
·1·1ia1 baby won't gd here until bis mom and
dad get the carpet put down in the baby room...
(So we helped them move furniture.)
"That baby won't get here until there's a
dresser to put baby clothes in." (So Carla trotted
off to get "that baby" a dresser.)
"Maybe that baby wants to be an only child"
(So the grandchildren came to stay overnight
with us.)
" Maybe thal baby bas beard us talkiog about
birthdays and wants a birthday cake." (I put my
foot down at C&rla going out to get a birthday
cake for an unborn baby.)
The "truth" was that John Pierre waited to
arrive on the fifth anniversary of the day that
Carla and I made the deciooo to be a couple and
to live togethtt. (How do you suppose he knew
about our anniversary?)
The evening of August 12 we toot the older
grandcbildreo shopping and returned them home
about 9 p.m. Everything still seemed to be in a
wait and see pattern. Tben. at about 11:45 p.m.,
OD August 12, Carla and I had just gone to bed
when the phone rang and my son-in-law said
Jeanne MS al Oartson Hospital and <id we want
to come up. or course, we did. so we arrived in
her room right around midnixht.
Clarkson has a wonderful birthing center,
with huge birthing rooms, (bospilal rooms where
the mother is in labor, the baby is delivered, and
the molber remains for the ~1 of her hospital
stay) so we were there watching monitors that
trace contractions and listening to the sound of
the baby's beartbeal, wbeo the doctor came in to
check Jeanne before ordering something for the
pull
HO\\'CVer, iffll£adof ordering pain medicine.
be S1arted scrubtJing his hand and gowning up. ··1
think we' re going to have a baby here- just a
couple good pushes.''
Now, we had not planned to be present at the
birth, but no one even asked us if we wanted to
stay. The doctor and nurse just weol abolt their
business while we sat there. And while we sat
there. Jolm Pierre was borll After be was clcanod
up and wrapped up and introduced to his mother
and father, we got to hold him and count fingers
and toes when he was less than 30 minuleS ,lid.
It was after John Pierre went home that I
learned just bow much we are a family. We got
a baby bookfor the baby and tis 13 )Ur old
was starting to fill oit the family tl'CC. She got
down the gra.ndparei:as and grcal·grandparents.
but then started to frown and tum pages. ..Where,"
she asked "is the~ to put Carla's family?"
..fbere probably isn't ore." I replied "Oh. Well,
where should we put itr' was her answer.
Thaolc God for a loving family, who love and
ac:cept me and my spouse. Thank God for a safe
delivery and a healthy baby. Aod Thank God for
a 13 Y'C8f old who just has to figure out a way to
~~ other Grandmoeher' s family in the baby
uer
THANKS, NVN
Dear Sharon and Carla,
Hi, it's ju.,t roe again and hope that
everything is going well for you I really
enjoyed the last issue of NVN. It is really
packed with a lot of informatioll.
Thanks,
Moms Motes
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SEPTEMBER 1992
THE NEW VOICE
CHANGES!!
Effective immediately, The New
Voice will publish only those
letters to the editor which include
full name and either address or
phone number so we can verify
authenticity. Recently situations
have arisen in which letters have
~ Nl'lt to The New Voice using
fictitious names or initials and
Innocent people have been
80C\l88d of writing letters that _.e
critical of some business or
organization. As a result, we will
consider your letters only If they
are signed and if we are able to
contact you to verify that you did
write the letter and that the
contents are what you Intended.
HOLIDAY INN
REFUSES ICON
Dear Readers,
1he lmp,:rial Court of Nebraska recently
received this kiter and asked lha1 I share i
with you. Whal do you think? Send your
responses to NVN, P.O. Box 3512, Omaha,
68103.
Sharon Van Bulsel, Edilor
HUGH D . MAUOI
Attorney At Law
Highland Cemer
3111 • 100. St, Suite 106
P. 0 . Box 1444
Great Bend, Kansas 6753().1444
Telephone (316) -m,.2472
July29, )9')'2
Mr. Steven Koeller
Omaha, Nebraska 68105
Re: Imperial Cowt of Nebraska
Dear Mr. Koeller:
This is to confirm my telepbooe cooversatioo
with you this dale.
As you know, I rcprt8Cd Holiday Inn Cedn1
in Omaha. You were previously advised that the
hotel does oot wish to furnish facilities or book
your group. The hotel is a family hotel with a
holidomc. As such, we believe a gay-lesbian
function is not compatible wilh our hotel' s
operation.
Very truly yours.
Hugh D . Mauch
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SEPT.11-13
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�LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
REMEMBERING
KARL HEINRICH ULRICH$
Dear Editor,
Kati Heinrich UJricm is thc fil'll i.oo..11 openly
Gay eoligblcoer who devOled his life advocatiJ)8
the decriminaliz;,tioo d bomo6exuality. Proving
throogh 18 years of research that homosexuals
were mentally and physically healthy, he urged
family, church and state to accept homoisexuals
for what they were: totally normal people.
11 was I26 years ago that this champion
bravely stood before a body d 500 lawyers and
judges in Murucb, Gennaoy, to illead our case.
What gave him the C()lr.lgt wa<1 bis sympathy for
the men and women who suffered under the
unjust German law against homosexuality, as
well as under the hostilities from society. He
constantly referred to the police harassment.
blackmail and suicides d bis "fellow-sufferers"
in his many books.
On August 28, we celebrated Ulrich's 167th
birthday anniversary ;-- a day of_
reme~brance
and cclebralioo of his extnlO{clinary life and
pioneering works. We have been researching
Ulrich's life and tral'l.'llaliog bis writiJ)8s for filleeo
yerus. Please ask your readers to call or wri1" to
us for ioforma.tion.
P. J. Nash
Michael Lombardi-Nasll
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Jacksonville, Florida. 3221 I
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NORTHSTAR COMES OUT
Dear Editor,
I'm a 23-year old gay male, that reads and
oollects oomic books. In Mluch d 1992, Marvel
took a giant gamble by bringing one of its
characters out of the closet. The comic book's
title is Alpha Flight. The character's name is
Northstar. In issue 104, Northstar publicly
aooounce he was gay. lo issue I 10, (oo the letter
page) Marvel published the opinions of Alpha
F/ighl readers on a poll that was taken on
Northstar's coming oUl The results of the poll
arc:
Pros
76.3'*'
Cons
21.1%
Undecided
26%
I hope that Marvel will continue this pooitivc
attitude toward the g;,y aod lesbian commuruty
and even introduce a Jover for Nortlwtar.
Johru1ie Richards
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LOOKS, AG~ DON'T
MATIER
Hello, My name is Jim. I am 21 years old and
have been openly gay for a ~ 6 years oow, C(lll)C
this November. All through those 6 years, I've
always adored older men! Anywhere from 30 oo
up. To me, age is just a number. Hell, I've dated
SOOlCOllC 32 years my seoior. Friend"s come up to
me and ask "Why do you go out with men who
almost look like they're in oeedof a wheelchair?"
My reply, "stop worrying about who I see, ~
maybe you should start seemg an ,)Ider_man.
They just walk away. Looics are allOOlel' thing that
gets me. "Oh, they've got to be good· loolting,
before I'll have anything to do with 'enL" Well,
I'm hereto say, "all of ll!lwcrtn'taeated equally("
Also with me, gray is gorgeoll!I. Ooh boy, gray 1s
ooe d my fave coloors. Aoodler, the bottom half
(neclc on down) does not have to look lil<e Arnold
Schwarz.eocgger's body either.
Just a wee bit on the muscular side. you know
reasonably looking pees and tbigM. Also it's not
the size of lbtir toys. (I've bad big ones and small
ones-they both seem to get my fanny tickling).
Just as long as their toys aren' t too big!
Well until the next time, aclios amigos_ from
the boy (uh bum) man watcher himself.
Jim Drake
Widows & Children
First DELIGHTFUL
During Pride Week, 3 Cbeers and
Black Sheep Productions presented
Widows and Children First, the final act
of Torch StJfl8 Trilogy. Trilof:Y, of cowse,
was written by Harvey F1crstcm. who
starred in both the theater and movie
Sioux City's vCISioo played
producti,,..._
toa full house. SlnJng performances were
given by Michael Skaff (Arnold Bccl,ol'l)
and Christopher Gaul (Ed Reiss). but the
shining star of the show was def1mtcly
Evelyn l...aJ'son a5 the feisty molller (Kate
Becltol'l). La.rsoo •s performance was first
rate, very cffe<..1ive, very true to life.
Supporting the cast was Mark Aodersoo
(David Beckol'l). Widows was directed
Karen Sowienski. and lighting and sound
were provided by Jeff Conyers.
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of lesbian dramas. Any woman can send m her
own story about a lesbian drama she has been
involved tn di reedy, or indireclly. These dramas
need DOI fall into any specific category. The
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There is oo OlOlldal)' ~ for tbeir
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women in lesbian relatio~ps.
I am in .-i d assistance to get the word Cit
10 lesbians locally and oatiooally. I would ._-eal!y
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well represented anthology.
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SEPT EMBER 1992
�FEATURES
ANN LANDERS: GAY SURVEY
Reprinted ae a r81Ult of a community member writing to Ann Land. . and requeatlng permlaalon. Thanka, Allee!!
sensitive,~. honest and deoenl than men. it I ligured if God made me this way he must
Dear Alice,
You have permission to reprint the two My girlfrieod'l are fabulous. The men I know are have bad a reason. I never felt comfortable with
articles on homosexuality (April 26, 1992 and vain, exploitative, painfully self absorbed and a woman. It was illljlOSlillle to think of a woman
in a sexual way. I tried a few limes when I W&'I
April Z7, 1992) that appeared in the Ann Lande11i borill8,
From Charleston, S. C.: Everyone koows in the anny d ~ World War U and just couldo'l
column witoott charge. l'lcale cnxli.t Am Landers
black people don't choose to be black. but that So when they now say it's in our geoes. I know
and Creators Syndicate.
Sincerely,
doesn·1 prevent discrimination. Do you honestly it's the INh. I'm glad I'm oot married because
Barbara Olin
Secretary to Ann Landers believe that if people accepted the fact that I wrudn't want to llring a son ido the world who
bomo6exuals were both that way, it would make might have to struggle as I have.
Denver. I've known since I was age 4 that is
a difference? I don't
MOST IN SUJlVE\' ANSWER: 'I'M
From Lexinglon. Ky.: Am I glad I'm gay? wa<1 "differeot". After a few years of therapy for
GLAD l''M GA\''
My response is an unqualified yes. It's thrilling depression and anxiety attacks, I accepted the
Dear Readers,
A while ooclc I Mlclld my homollexual readets to blow that there are people who would happily fact that I was a l<stiian. If I could take a pill that
to respond 10 the question, "Are you dad you are lcill me because of my sexual orientation. I am l\'Ould made me straight. I wouldn't do it. I k:Ne
delighted that the government discriminates the sensitivity and honesty that women have and
gay, or would you rather be 8lraight'I"
I was not swprised that more readers said against me al tax time and I can ·1 file joiolly. I'm men lack. Actually, the worst part of being gay
they were glad they were homosexual, but the ecstatic that I'm baned from serving my country is.=:udice and hatred we CIICOWller from
y Christian people.
volume of mail W&'I astonishing. The last count in time of war. I'm overjoyed that all major s
Chicago: Are gay people happy? Actually,
wa<1 15$75 respon.ses with 30-to-1 saying, "Yes, religioos reject my lifestyle. I love it that I roukl
lose my job if the tnih were blown. Best of all, some of us are, despite the fact that we live in a
I'm glad I'm gay."
I asked for JXXSlcatds only, but thousands of it's great to be viewed as an outcast by one· sown !iOCidy that calls us sick. depmved and evil. With
llXl8C labels it's not ea<;y to maidain self-esteem.
homosexuals wrote letters. It has been a busy family. This is what it mean, to be gay.
If straight ~ have a problem with my being
time - and an enligtuoing one. Here are some
gay, that's therr bang-up,~ mine.
Among Re,ipondffllS:
sample responses:
From San Francisoo: Whal a questioo! If I BOMOSEX\JALRV PREFERRED ».te>-1
Dear Readers,
Dear Readers.
bad a choice I'd be straight. white. possibly
I asked my homo8exual readers, "Are you
It is my firm cooviction that boroosexuality
Swedish. 6 feet. I inch tall and Protestant. My
life would be easier, but J am not sure Ulan easy glad )Ware gay or would you rathu be straight?" is IIOl learned behavior, it is genetic. It cao be
The question bas a,enerated more mail than almo6t suppressed but not atlered.
life is always the best life.
From Chicago: We have four cbildren. Ooe any Olber sioce l started writing this column
of our son, is gay. He is the brightest and most nearly Y7 years ago. More that 75.000 people
semitive. caring and thoughtful of the four. We wrocc aboUI theiJ sexual preference. It was JO.ID.
often wondeted if being gay made the difference J, "Yes, I'd glad I'm gay." Here are more
excerpts from the most fascinating and revealmg
and have concluded that it did
From Upland. Calif.: Are there any studies Idlers I've read in a loog time.
From Louisville. Ky.: Yes. Ann. I'm glad
on what catJ9eS belerosexuality? Are people born
is
straight or do the choose it? The straiJd:it foils I I'm gay. Thank: )W for a<1ting. a.a very small part of who I am. rm a
and
know seem perfoctly normal to me. J.l'ow aboUI
a football coach. I play classical music and a
another poll?
From Detroit Am I glad I'm gay? You've good game of tennis. I'm a gowmd coot. I can
gilt to be crazy. I've been bealen up, spel oo and ski and I can sew. I am active in my church and
di.19.iminated against in the job marl.el Who a volunteer at a local shelter for the bomele,s. I
don't bdicve in labels. Let's jll!l say I am hi.man.
n!dcf-oo()$ethis?
Boston: I'm 32 years old, chairman of a
From Colwnbus, Ohio: Yes. I'm glad I'm
'
l"'Y• but I regret thal it toot me 20 years to admit multimillion dollar. high-tech company. And
yes, I'm gay. Several weeks ago. I attended a
11 to m~lf and 45 years to be open about it.
From Oakland. Calif.: Actually, I'm bi$exual meeting of the Greater Boston Business Council.
I waited imo the ballroom of a Hilton bolel and
and I choose to be so. When loclcy enough to be
presented by nature with two options, why not couldn ·1 believe my eyes: There were more than
200prof~gaymenandwomen. Iflbadn't
take boclt?
From Harrisburg, Pa.: I have lcnown since I known where I was, I wo,jd have sworn it was a
was seven years old of age that I was different. meeting of the chamber ol commerce. We are
I'm an adult oow and have been in a rewarding your doctors, law)'elS, sbopk.eepers. bus drivers.
relationship for five years. I do not push my waiters and florists. e.- best of all, we loot, walk
preference oo anyone and ask only that people and talk lilrc everyooe else. There are DlllDY more
of us in the closet than out, but it's becoming
n o t ~ me ror being who I am God alone
much easier to open. thank the good Lord who
is my judge.
From Portland. ()n,.: Rlr the first 36 years of made us all.
Santa Fe, N.M.: Usually you are pretty
my life I wanted desperately to be straight I
married and became the father of two beautiful sensible. Ann, but asking your ~Y readers to tcll
children. I am a successful attorney. When I you if they with they were straight W&'I over the
top. Would you for a minute ask. your readers if
turned 40, four years after my divorce, I tried to
they are glad they' re sllaigbl? Peotie lmow only
straddle the fence - >1raight by day and gay by
night II dim 't wort. Fwally I met a terrific man how it is to be what they are. For me, being gay
and wean:extremcly happy. So, Ann. toan,wcr is as natural as beillJ! straight is for you. Would
ZS78 Hamey Street
your question, "Yes, I'm glad rm gay" because you want to change? Well, neither would I.
Royal Oak. Mich.: Yes, rm y;sy. I also am 73
tbal's who I am.
341-5590
From Yooters, N. Y.: I'm a straight female years old. and ii bas been a difficult life. I knew
who wishes she were a lesbian. Why? Because that being gay was beyood my colllrol from the
women are much more intelligent. caring. beginning. I prayed about it and fioally accepted
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SEPTEMBER 1992
�NATIONAL NEWS
GAYS AND LESBIANS CAPTURE SPOTLIGHT AT DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
In whal many activists are calling a historic
political accomplishment, gays and lesbians
captured unprecedented auention and support at
the Democratic National C'.onvcntion in New
York City. From the noor of Madison Square
Garclcn. to the streets outside. to the remarks of
numerous convention speakers, AIDS and gay
and lesbian civil rights garnered extraordinary
press co,·erage. the unequivocal support of
com·ention delegates, and the attention of top
Democmtic Pnrty politicos.
The National Gay and Lesbian Ta5k Force
(NGLTf·), Human Rights Campaign Fund
(HRCr , and Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC)
1
coordinated several gay and AIDS-related event5
both in.side nnd out_sjdc the coovcnlion. Gay and
Lesbian VOICE ·93 (Voters Organized in
Coolition for the Elections), a coolition of NGLTF,
HRCF and GMHC, operated a media and dt.>legaw
action center in the Ramada I lotel, a convention
headquarters site next to Madison Square Garden.
The increased visibility for gay and AIDS
issues at the Democratic Convention came at a
time of already heightened covemge of the gays
in the 1992 presidential race, and follows nearly
two decades o1· organiz.ing "ithln the Democmtic
Party by activists. This year, the Clinton/Gore
team has courted the gay vote and has publicly
supported gays in the military. The Bush/Quayle
campaign has auacked g-.iy parents. And Ross
Pcrol, just before dropping out of the race. held
several meetings with NGLTF and other gay
representatives following tbe national uproar
caused by his media remarks about gays.
''Rlur year,; ago at the Dernocmt.ic O>nvemon
in Atlanta, gay and lesbian issues were treated as
odd sidebars to the main political menu of the
day," said Urvashi Vaid, NGLTF executive
director at a press confcrcocc on gay issues at the
start of the 1992 convention. "Times change.
Today, the gay and lesbian vote and civil rights
arc central and defining issues in this Presidertial
election year."
An unJJf'CCCdcnted number of openly gay and
lesbian delegates gathered during the 1992
conve,tioo. At tbestutoftheevcn., JOI delegates
and alternates from 23 slates joined the Gay and
Lesbian Delegate Caucus, growing to l<l! by the
end of the convention as more delegates
of the closet. At least three of the delegates were
openly gay people with AIDS. The gay and
lesbian caucus itself was larger than 33 state
clclegation.~.
Using the VOICE Action Center as a bo.5e of
operations, the gay delegate cauc11, organized
several visibility actions, including massive poster
displays ("Lesbian and Gay Rights Now' ) from
the noor, numerous press interviews, and a &"'Y
deleg-•te ..co~a line" through the convention.
The VOICE Action Center quickly became a
hub of gay delegates, dignitaries, activists and
reporters. The Action Center was staffed by
volunteers from the lntcmational Gay and Lesbian
Parents Ct1'dilion,.
Other highlights of the convention for gays
and lesbians inch,dcd:
- A gay and lesbian delegate reception on
July 12 to kick olTthccampaign More than 900
people attended the pocked event. spoosored by
and
HRCF. NGJ:n = the Gay and Lesbi•n Victory
Fun,l
- A p~ conference on Sunday,Jt~y 12,on
came°'"
SEPTEMBER 1992
"Gay and Lesbian Issues. Vote and Power in the
1992 F,Jcctions," with Urvashi Vaid, Tim
Mcf-eeley and Carole Migden. plus llob Hauoy.
the Openly gay man with AlaS who addressed the
convention during prime time on Tuesday, July
14.
- A reception at the Royalton J Jotcl
Penthouse on July 12. sponsored by the National
Lesbian and Gay Jownali~ Association and 77,e
AdvocaJe magazine.
- A massive AIDS march and mlly oo July
14, facili1ated by Oay Men's Health Crisis and
sponoored by United for AIDS Action. a coolition
of more than 200 organi7.ations. More than
50,000 people marched f rorn Columbus Circle to
Times Square in whal the Washingum Post called
"one of the largest AIDS dernonstmtions seen
here and, without a doubt, the most dive~."
- A ''Town Meeting" sponoored by NOLTF
and GMHC on "fhc 1992 Presidential Elections:
What's In It f.orOays and Lesbians?"
ACT UP/New Yort held several visibility
actions through the convention, including a
Jeaf!Clliog "l.Sp'. of the oonvcntion media !OOCJtioo
at Bryant P-.irk on July 11, and protests against
delegatioos from Slates with "irresponsible" HIV/
AIDS policies. On Tuesday evening dwing lhe
emotional AIDS speeches by Bob Hauoy and
Eli7;,bcth Glaser, a huge ACl' UP banner was
unfurled inside Madison Square Garden.
Hattoy said dwing his speech that "if there is
any honor in having this disease. it's the booor of
being part of the gay and lesbian community in
America. The gay and lesbian community is
family in the bc,;t sense of the \\Old" Hattoy then
attacked Presidelll Bush. asserting, .. We need a
president who will take actioo. A presideru who
is not terrified of the word 'condom' ... Mr.
Pn:,,;dent, your family has AIDS. and you are
doing nothing about iL"
Glaser said, 'T rn here becau<;e my son and I
may not survive four more years of leaders who
say they care - but do nolbing." Glaser stated
that as an AIDS activist, she has di9COl'crcd "how
unfrur America can be. Not just for people who
have IUV, but for .. . poor people, gay people,
people of color, children."
Several leading Democratic figures
mentioned gay and lesbian issues dwing their
spccches fr()lll lhe convrotion podium. including
Sen. Ted Kennedy, l'rull Toonga.s, former pcmor
and presidential candidate Jerry Brown, and New
York Governor Mario Cuomo.
In his acceptance speech on July 16, Bill
Clinton bashed President Bush for not
implementing the National Commission on AIDS
report and stated, "But I will." Clinton also
lashed out at the Republican Administration for
"blaming them" for the country's social ills.
including "Them, the gays." Activists said this
was the first time a presidential candidate in his
acceptance speech had ever mentioned gays.
NGI.:rF, OMHC and others, including Queer
Nation/Houston, ACT UPIRepul>-lican National
Convelllion and the Log Cabin Gay and Lesbian
Republican Club are planning several events at
the Convention in Houston, August JS-20.
Colllaet NGLTF at (202) 332-648 for a copy of
the Republican Conventioo schedule of gay and
AIDS events.
SINNERS
REPENT
American Home Products, whose
subsidiaries make Advil, Anacin, Dimctapp,
DriSlan, Dcnorc,, a.ap Stick, Jiffy f'bp and even
Chef Boyardee (among other products) leads the
pock in ads pulkd this pe.,;t sea,ioo because of gay
story lines.
A partial li>t of shows from which American
Home pulled commercials due to fl!Y or le.sbian
charactetSorslories (su::bas gay tmbi.og) incltdcs
Dear John. Golden Girls, L.A. Law, Nurses, and
Sisters.
Write Chrrn. John R. Stafford, American
Home Products Corp., 685 Third Ave., New
Yorlr.,NY 10017.
General Motors pulled ads from five
episodes of LA. law citing either "g;,y theme"
or ''lesbians." Write Cbnn. Robert Stempel,
General Motors Bldg., Detroit. Ml 48202.
Gillette pulled from selected gay-themed
episodes of Golden Girls (citing "lesbianism"),
LA. law and I.Aw and Order. Write Cbrm.
Alfred Zeien, The Gillette Co., Prudential Bldg..
Boston, MA 02199.
Bristol-Mya,,, maker of BufTerin and oeher
medicatiOllS, cited "gay promot.ioo" as the reason
it pulled ads from an episode of QuanJum Leap
dealing with the attempted suicide of a gay teen
tormented by his peers. Write Chrrn. Richard
Gelb. Bristol·Myers Squibb Co., 345 Part Ave.,
New Yori<, NY 10154.
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RESPONDING TO BUSH / QUAYLE RHETORIC
In an interview published June 25, 1992 in
the New Yori: Times, President George Bush
four million women a year are abused by !heir
husbands and boyfriends? Gayyoulhsuicideand
stated that he "can't accept as normal life style spouse abuse appear to be long-standing
people of the same sex being parents ...! don't "traditional family values" in this country.
aocept that as normal" and added that he believes
Did the President overlook lhe front page
in "traditional family values." As lhe Republican headline in the Washington Post just days ago:
"Increase in Baby Killings Attributed to Family
National Convention approaches, Republican
officials, including Vice President Dan Quayle. Stress''? That article contends that lhe nation's
arcespousing"traditional familyvalues"rhetoric recession.joblessness and low wages are causing
and attacking lhe gay community as antithetical parents to wee out !heir frustrations on !heir
children. More than 1300 children died of abuse
to family life.
Thetearecurrcntly some four to five million lastycar,50percentmorethanin 1986. ThePost
lesbian and gay parents in this countty who face article makes pointed reference to lhc fact !hat
legal obstacles to creating nurturing and caring becauseofbudgetcuts, there is littlehelp available
families. Only 11 states have laws that say sexual for families in crisis. This is normal family life in
orientationisirrclevantincustodydisputes. Courts America.
Our community did not create this crisis.
in 11 other states have based rulings on the belief
that gay people arc unfit for custody of their Instead. in thefaceof anti-gay policies and rampant
children solely on the basis of sexual orientation. homophobia. such as lhat displayed by the
Two states. Florida and New Hampshire, have presiden~ three to five million lesbian and gay
laws expressly prohibiting lesbians and gay men parents struggle daily to provide loving homes
from adopting children. New HamJl6hire also for their children. An ever-increasing number of
bars lesbians and gay men from becoming foster sociological studies indicate that children raised
in lesbian and gay families grow up to beno better
parenIS.
The following statement is attributable to Ivy or worse lhan children raised in heterosexual
families. Ofcourse. we all hope lhatourchildten.
Young, Ditector of lhe Families Project at the
unlilceNeil Bush, do not grow up to be thieves and
NGLTF Policy Institute.
There you go again, George. Making brigands.
ill-infonned,demagogicandmisguidedmoralistic
Bush is using "traditional family values" as
pronouncements about the natureoffamily life in lhe smoke and mirror tactic to appease and win
this country and the unsuitability of lesbians and back lhe disenchanted Right Wing. But even
those with lhe hardiest intestinal fortirude should
gay men to be parents.
And we must ask, as it was asked of Senator find this make oil difficult to swallow.
Joe McCarlhy, so many years ago, "Have you no
ForBushtoprofesssuchloveandconcemfor
decency? At long las~ have you no decency?"
the American family and veto the Family Medical
Leave Act is hypocrisy at its most profound
American families fill homeless shelters and sleep
on
the
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everywhere, spend most of their time spending
lesbians and
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hoping, too, that those children grow up
in a world fre.e of the bigotry and
preiudice so evident in George Bush's
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remarks in the New York Times.
fundamental
problems of
thiscountryis
unconscionableandunworlhy,evcninanelection
year.
We know all too well that the vice president
cannotspell. The question before us now is does
the President ever read. Did he read the U.S.
DepartrnentofHealth and Human Services youth
suicide study that showed gay youth, because of
society's intolerance and rejection by !heir
families, are two to three times more likely to
attempt suicide lhan heterosexual youth? Does
he read the reports that put the divorce rate in this
country at fifty percent. or lhe National Coalition
against Domestic Violence report lhat three to
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big money
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loot the
saving and
loan institutions where thousands of American
families deposited their hard-earned resources is
not the mark of someone with a deep-seated
concern about any kind ofvalues. How can one
claimtocherishfamiliesononehandandpromote
such destructive anti-fami lypolicieson the other?
This is not the time for false issues or moral
posturing. This is a time for leadership.
Unforrunatcly, in his attempt to keep his job for
another four years, the president has again
displayed the venal cowardice lhatis unbecoming
to anyone who would seclc to lead this nation.
.NaJional Gay tllld Lesbian Tasl: Force
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CBS HIGHLIGHTS
GAV SUPPORT
FOR CLINTON
The CBS Evening News on Sunday, June
28th, highlighted the growing involvementofthe
lesbian and gay community in lhe presidential
campaign of Governor Bill Clinton.
Lynn Greer, National Co-Chair of the Lesbian
and Gay Victory Fund and Tim Mcfeeley,
Execut.i ve Director of the Human Rights
Campaign Fund, were fearured in the repo~
which included an excerpt from a widely praised
speech Governor Clinton gave last month to
lesbian and gay activists in Los Angeles. The
broadcast was linked to Lesbian and Gay Pride
celebrations which were held in New York City
and San Francisco on June 28th.
CBS reporter Rita Braver noted that "gays
and lesbians are more politically active than ever
this election year and lhe candidates are paying
attention. This year more lhan a hundred openly
gay and lesbian delegates will attend the
Democratic National Convention."
Greer, of Colwnbus, Ohio, was elected as a
delegate committed to Bill Clinton. "We arc
going to be a force to reckon with in November,"
she noted, in an opinion shared by Tim McPeeley.
"The gay and lesbian vote is large enough and can
be concentrated enough in tcnns of voting as a
bloc that it can make a tremendous difference to
the candidate that's able to capture i~" he said.
"Right now," CBS reported, "that candidate
is Bill Clinton. ThevideotapeofClinton's address
at a gay fundraiser in Los Angeles last month is
now a feature attraction at similar events across
lhe country. Gay and lesbian activists arc
campaigning hard for the candidate they say
supports !heir agenda on AIDS and other issues."
PBS & GAY ISSUES
RIGHT-WING FIRE
Conservative politicos have launched an allout attaclc against the Corporation for Public
Broadcasting (CPB). which funds a healthy share
of public TV programs.
While Congress finally passed a bill funding
CPB for the next three years. they tacked on
vague amendments prohibiting "indecency" and
demanding "balance" in controversial maners.
Mississippi Senator Trent Lott specifically
attacked funding for TonglU!s Un1ied (Marlon
Rigg 's award-winning documentary on gay black
men) and Th4 Lost language ofCranes, a BBC/
PBS joint production adapted from David
Leaviu's novel about the parallel coming out of a
gay father and son (broadcast June 24th on Great
Performances).
MastupieceTh4aJT• is set to air Portrail ofa
Marriage starting July 19, about the lesbian
relationships of British author Vita SaclcvilleWesL Let lhe head of CPB know you wani
funding to continue for gay-themed programs
(and not just British imports). Given the rightwing pressure being exerted. your letters are
llf.UJJlll. needed! Write Donald Marbwy,
Director, Television Program Fund. Corporation
for Public Broadcasting, 901 E. St., NE.
Washington, DC 20004.
GLAAD Bulletin
SEPTEMBER 1992
�NATIONAL NEWS
GAY BAN IN MILITARY COSTS EVERYONE
by Congressman Gen-y E. Studds
R.>r many years, lesbians and gay men in the
military have paid an ooaccountably high human
price for their services. Wanting only to honorably
represent their country. these men and women
have faced harassmcrt, inve,,tig!tio<~ court mru1UII
and discharge simply because of their sexual
orientalion They have had careers, and in some
cases lives. ruined.
Now there comes evidence that all of us nct ooly lho6c of us in the gay community. but all
American taxpayers- have been paying for lhe
senseless witcbbunts for gays in the military.
A new, 1-0-pagcGeneral AcoouutingOffice
S1udy, requested by me along with Reps. John
Conyers, Jr. (Ml) and Ted Weiss (NY), has
documented that the Department of Defense
(DOD) spends tens of millions of dollars lo
implement this policy of institutionalized
discriminalion.
Simply to rec,ruit and train replacements for
those who are so illogically discharged, the
Pentagon wastes $28,000 to replace each gay
enlisted man or woman who is discharged; the
price lo replace an officer is more than $120,000.
And, of course, the personal toll on gay soldiCJS,
sailors, and air personnel is incalculable.
This ioquisition continues despite the fact
that 81 percent of Americans feel that gay men
and lesbians should DOI be discharged because of
their orienlation. The witchhunl.~ continue in the
absence of a single shred of scientific evidence
that our military is in any way jeopardized by the
service of gay men and women. Indeed, the
homooexual officers and enliSled people drummed
out of our military tend to have sterling records,
and to have performed brilliantly, boch in peace
and on the battlefield
Yet over the lastdecade,an average of 1,.500
people each year have been summarily thrown
out of the military simply for being gay. More
than $250 million has been wasted in the process.
The Pcotagoo oo longer even claims to have
any reasonable rationale for this systematic and
costly discrimination. DOD's own reports
concede-and Defense Secretary Dick Cheney
has himself publicly aclcnowledged- tbat the old
argwnent of""security concerns" is absurd on its
faoc. Even the Pentagon is starting to realize you
can't blackmail people who have~ to 1-ide.
Yet with all ol' this, the momentum 1s clearly
moving toward long overdue acce(UDCC of gay
men and lesbians in the military. Community
organizations, university faculties. newspaper
editorial boards and at lest five dozen members of
Congress are actively supporting the overturn of
the policy. Legislation introduced by Rep. Pat
Schroeder (CO) in the House of Representatives
bas already garnered 64 cosponsors.
I encourage those in the gay community.
and all fair-minded Americans, to contact their
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IN THE LIFE ON THE AIR
The pilOI for In the Life. an boutloog variety
program focusing on the lesbian and gay
oornmunity (hosted by lesbian comedian Kale
Clinton) was offered to PBS affiliates during
June and July.Produced at WNYC in New York
by gay film maker John Scagliotti, the series is
pomarily funded oot by corporations (who woo't
ll)ucb il) rul by individuals who contrilxrc directly
lo I.be show as In the Ufe memhcrs.Tcll yotl' PBS
alriliates to add In the life to lhcir fall schedules.
It is especially important to contact your local
PBS affiliates!And for more infonnalioo about
becoming an In the Ufe member/supporter, call
(212) 2S5-<i012
-GI..AAD Bulletin
DOLLARS AND SENSE
Businesses That Make Sense Wrth our Community
.... And Our Dollars!
The Employee Association for Gays and Lesbians (EAGLE) and
The New Vok:e of Nebraska feel that It is important to know
businesses who deal fairly with lesbians and gay people, both as
~loyees and customers. Businesses that respond, as well as
those who do not, are speaking loudly and dearly to youl
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she/he were lesbian or gay?
3. tt It came to your attention that )'Ollr ~ is lesbian, gay
or a person with HIV, would you retain them in the same
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own members of Congress and urge them to help
end this medieval inquisition- and cosponsor
the Schroeder bill.
If our social history bas taught us anything il
is that racism, sexism and prejudice of all types
have exacted tremendous <XJ0,1.s-cosl which we
l1ill bear (!)day. When will we learn that eitelusioo
means disaster, that bias l"3rS us aput as a nation.
When will WC end the witcbbUIIIS and let gay
men and lesbians openly and proudly serve our
country.Rep. Gerry E. SlUdds, b-MA. is the first
openly gay member of CongJCSS. Studs bas been
the leading advocate of revCJSing the Pentagon
ban on bomose~uaJs
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GAV GAMES '94
~portation between the Oames various venues. In busiDOSS since 1965.
Kennedy Travel has assembled a staff of professional agents who average
18 years of experience in the travel industry.
will be responsible for raising private donations from individuals and
corporations to underwrite lhecosts of presenting Gay Oames TV.
AnnNoohrop,co-presidentofNewYorlcin '94. was one of the l~Gay
Previously, Steve work<xl a~ a fundrJiser for the <;ooperative American
and Lesbian delegates lo the 1992 Dcmoctatic National Convention. The
Relief Everywhere. or CARE. He also bas helped raise money for the
Clinton campaign eho6e Northrop largely because of her involvement in
American Civil Liberties Union and the National Legal Aid and Defender
Gay Games fV. "As a delegate to the convention. I had the opportunity to
Association.
talk aboli Gay Games with delegates from all over the cowtry and learn that
"I feel very strongly about the Games. It's important to have this kind
Ibey share my enthusiasm for the Games. From now until November, we
of celebration. especially in Ibis difficult new era of AIDS and (l(her major
will be wortcing hard lo ensure that President BiU Q inton will preside over
concerns," be said.
the opening ceremonies of Oay Games IV in June of 1994," she said.
On July 14th, the second day of the 1992 Democratic National
The Board of Directors of New York in '9'1, theorganixing body a Gay
Convention. a coalition of more than 300 organizations • - - - - - - - - - . Games IV. vcted to aoop new dates. The Games will begin
massedinTimesSquareinNewYorkCitytocailforgrealel'
on Friday, June 17, 1994 and will end with closing
a1tcDionlotheAfDSepidemic. McrubersoftbeNewYorlt
ceremonicsonSatwday,June25, 1994. TbeGameswcre
in '94Boordservedontbe UniledFor AIU, AQionor~
originally scheduled lo talre plau from June 25 through
July 4, 1994.
commiUU which planned the highly successful march and
rally. More than 10.00 AIDS activists and supporters.
The Stonewall 25 weekend is the climax of tbe
including a numbct of men and women holding Gay Games
international celebration of lesbian and gay pride. To
banners and wearing T -shirts and bats embossed with the
cncoot'Jgc ma'Wllwn JXll1icipoooo of Gay Games JV athletes
logo of the Games.
and artists in this celebration, the Board voted to schedule
Kennedy Travel of Floral Parlt, New York, will be
the Games in the week pn:ccding Pride Week (June 2>26.
designaled as the official travel supplier for Unity '94- Gay
1994). By holding the worlds largest amateur sporting
Games JV. As the official travel supplier, Kennedy Travel
event one week earlier, we .,;u free athletes and artists to
will make a conlribution to the Game.• each time a booting
give one hundred percent to both lhc Games and the
is made for travel lo the Games. Through this designation,
Stonewall 25 Pride Celebration," said Ann Northrop, CoKennedy Travel will be able to offer special air and rail
president of New York in ·94.
discounts to groups and teams traveling to New York for the Games. In
Oay Oarnes IV is an Olympic-style evem featuring 15,000 atbl~ fran
addition to organiring standard air and hotel arrangcmcnts, tbe agency will
40 countries participating in over 25 individual and team competitions,
soon be annouocing exciting tour pockages consisting of cullur.11 events,
ranging from trac- and field, swimming. diving. basketball, softball and
k
Broadway shows, sightseeing excursions. admis.tjon tc, the Games and
cycling to triathlon, volleyball and wrestling. Five hundred thousand
spectators are c,pectcd to view the Games, which will be held in various
facilities throughout New York City from June I?lb through June 25th,
19'>t. " Unity '94" istbe tbeme for Gay Games IV. which will also feature
5,000 artists in a simullanc:()US Cultural f-estival. o..y Games IV is expected
to generate $111 million in economic activity for the City of New York,
A Hair Salon
according to the City's Office of the Deputy Mayor for Finance and
Economic Development
The Gay Oamcs were founded by the late Tom Waddell. M.. D. - who
competed in tbe decathlon for the United States at the 1968 Olympics in
Mexico City - as a celebration of lesbians and gay men and as a "pooples
Olympics" open to everybody regardless of sexual orientation. The Gay
Games IV theme, Unity '94, is an e,pression o( the founders dream that
inclusion be the cornerstone of the Games.
Previous Gay Games were held in San Francisco ( 1982 and 1986) and
Vancouver, British C'oltnnbia (1990). Some 1.300 athletes from 12 nations
••
oompelCd in Oay Oames !,3 ~ from 16 natioos in Gay Garnes II and 7,1.50
from 30 nations in Gay Games 111.
The Boord of Dmct<n of New Y orlc in ·94 bas appoillkXI Sieve Dooalo
to the position of Director of Development. In this capecity. Mr. Donato
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FLIRTATIONS LIVE
OUT ON THE ROAD
The "Fabulous" Flirtations (as Uieir fans call them) ha,•e been
traveling across the continent tmlling audiences with their unique blend of
musical artistry, politics and infectious humor since tbeir first stn:ct comer
appearances in Greenwich ViUage in the fall of 1968.
Liule could they have known that four years later they would
have appeared on tbe Donahue Show, Good Morrung America. Nighrwarch,
MIV News and National Pi,blic Radio; that they would have galhered rave
l'Cl'icws across tbe country: and that they would actually be making a living
doi11& what they love most; being gay and singing about it!
Recorded in Vancouver in December 1992. Our on the Road
captures all the excitement of the Flirts· live performances. The album
contains sixteen Flirt hits Boy From New York City, Johnny Angel, Lesbian
l.Dve, The Homecoming Q1.een's C,01 a Gun. LJving in Wartime, l:.verything
Possible, etc.
The 16-page CD booklet includes notes about the songs_ tbirtccn
photographs and stories from the road.
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SEPTEMBER 1992
�NATIONAL NEWS
EPISCOPAL CHURCH URGES GAYS TO 'HANG IN'
The Most Reverend Edmood L. Drowning,
chief bishop of the 13piscopal Church, urged
lesbian and g;iy Episcopel meeting in Houston to
"hang in !here. II is extremely impo11an1 for your
voices 10 be heard." Browning was rnalcin; a
historic visit 10 the 18th anniversary con,·cnllon
of Integrity, Inc., the Episcopal lesgay justice
ministry. It was the firsl lime in the history of
lesbian/gay Christian caucus· convention.
Bishop Browning preached and celebrated
the Eucbarisl at U,e convention opening service
on Friday, July 10 and led an open forum with
Jntcgrily members on Saturday, lhc I Ith. II was
at the Jailer event that the Presiding Bishop sp<j<e
mosl strongly in support of lesbian and gay
Episcopal. He was responding lo twelve lesbian,
gay and Simi~ pctSOOS who shared lhcir struggles
within the Episcopal Church with him. lie
appeared deeply moved and spoke well beyond
his scheduled departure time.
Represcnta11ves of a National Episcopal
Church committee studyifl8 human sexuality were
also preocnl for a three hour se,;,rioo during which
Integrity members also shared their.experiences
in the chwch. Integrity's president, Bruce Gamer
of Atlanta, is the first openly gay member of thal
oommiuee, lhe Commission of Hwnan Affairs.
About 200 JlCIWIIS from all over the United
Slates represeoed most of I.be 52 IDlegrily c ~
in this country. The moot nolable non-American
guest was Reverend James Ferry, the Toronto
priest who was Olled by his bishop and, after the
first church trial in Anglican history in which
homosexuality was the alleged crime, was
inhibited from performing priestly dwes. Father
Ferry was given a check for $1600 toward his
legal expenses, which exceeded $50,000.
Also preaching at a special AIDS healing
service at the clor,c of coover6on on Sunday, July
12. was the Reverend Rand Frew, J\JJ)S/HJ V
Ministry Consultant at the National Church
headquarters in New YorlL
lotegrily was founded in rural Georgia in
1974 by Lowe Crew. Dr. Crew, now a professor
at Rutgers University in Newarlc:, New Jersey,
was a featured speaker at the convention. The
"Louie Crew Award" r,.. outstanding service to
Integrity was presented at the convention to Kim
Byham of Guttenberg, New Jersey, a former
national president of lhc organization.
Integrity, with almost 2500 members
throughout the United States and non-affiliated
chapters in Canada and Ausualia, is by far the
largest lesgay caucus relative to the sit.c of its
denomination and sooood io Dignity, lhe Roman
Catholic caucus. in absolute membership
numbelS.
SAINTS BE PRAISED
LEVI STRAUSS
Levi Strauss and Co. is a model gay-positive
corporation. The world's largest clothing
manufacturer (and maker of the ubiquitous 502
button-Oy jeans) has a strong anti-discrimination
provision, offers same-sex domestic prutnership
benefits. advertises in gay/lesbian publications,
and just ended ilS financial support of the Boy
ScoulS of America for refusing to admit gay
Scoutmasters and Scouts.
Following the Boy $rout announcemeot, the
fundamentalist American Family Association
launched a Levi's boycotl, deluding the company
with mail and phone cal.ls saying iis "pro.sooomy"
decL5ion showed ii "no longer wanlS the bu<;iness
of the majority of American.5."
To counter this hate, beat the bigots at their
own game by calling Levi's free consumer
response number at 1-!n}.872.-5384 and thank
them for no4 supporting bigotry. You can also
write Chrm. Robert Haas, Levi Strauss & Co.,
P.O. Box 7215, San Francisco, CA 94111, fax
(415) 544-3939.
GLAAD Bulletin
"DEVIATE SEXUAL CONDUCT' LAW
Activists in Moctana are mobilizing oow to attempt to repeal the Slale' s Deviate sexual misconduct"
law during the 1993 legislative session. The Jaw brus sexual oontaet or sexual inleroourse belwoeo two
~ o( the same sex and carries a sentence of 10 years and/or a fine of S!il.<XX>. CUrrellly 25 slates
and the District of Columbia have sodomy laws.
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FOLLOW GRAVEL ROAD TO PROGRESSIVE PARK .
12:00 to 5:00 P.M.
SEPTEMBER 1992
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�NATIONAL NEWS
NATIONAL COMING
Two national lesbian and gay organi111tioos.
Natiooal Coming Out Dey and the Lesbian and
Gay Public Awareness Projects, arc asking all
photographers (professional and amateur) to
record October I I, Natiooal Coming Out Day as:
a day in the life of Gay and Lesbian America.
"National Coming Out Oay, October 11. is
the perfect day for our lives to go oo rocordS." said
Lynn Shepodd, Executive Director of National
Coming Out Day. "We are a community that is
diverse, crossing all lifestyle, ethnic. age.
economic, racial, and Olber artificial lioes. We
expect The l'holo rn.,;cct 10show tmt in a JlO"'crful
and long lasting way."
The Photo Project will give all Americans an
opportunity to see us as we are. The PIDw Projcd
is not an at1empt to ponray any segment of our
community as being better than any other, but
rather it will show and cclebrJte the scope of our
OUT DAY PHOTO PROJECT
lives_" said Julie Baron, faecutive Director oflhe
Public Awar,:ocss ProjecL
National Coming Out Day and The l .esbian
and Gay Public AwarClll.'SS Project specialize in
building stronger communities by inspiring gay
and lesbian people to be visible and non-gay
people to be aware. The Awarencss Project has
produced a powerful series of thought-provoking
ads which show different gay and lesbian people
in common scenarios where prejudice can be
overcome. It has rocenlly completed a full pho(o
ad in People maga7.inc entitled ''Guess What?
We're your family, friends, neighbors ...
"Cuncntly The Awareness Ptje<:t is raising funds
to place the same ad in Time magazine.
National Coming Ota D,y has two oo,.en ads
that have been running for several years in over a
hundred lesbian and gay papers, and used as
handouts, to bui ld confidence within the
et)mmunity for coming out. lo 1990. National
OmtingOut Day ran a full page ad in Newsweek
with photos of lesbian and gay notables called
"Across America, People Are Coming Out."
National Coming Out Day will be inaugurating
the ·1· m Oti For Good" series in 1992 where $3Y
and lesbian individuals and families will cap1100
their photographs with statements about why
their being "out" is good.
We encourage everyone with access to a
camera to participate. Amateur and professional
photographer.; interested in submitting their
October 11 . 1992 portraits of lesbian aod gay
America for co~ideratioo for use in The Pboto
Project, and thor;e wishing more information.
should register with Natiooal Coming Out Day at
(505) 982-25.58 or The Lesbian and Gay Public
Awareness Project (818) ~
.
Anonymous
HIV testing.
We don't need your name.
Just call the AIDS hotline for
the nearest HIV testing site.
The call is free. The test is
confidential and you don't
need an appoinhnent.
NebraskaAIDSProject
Conquering AIDS through education.
3624 Le.wemvorth Stffi't
Omaha, Nebraska 68105
AJDS Hotline: J~782-AID5, in Omaha 342-4233
.MA sen•lrt prvJecl of the Om,llta Fedemtion of Adwrlising
publ,C
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SEPTEMBER 1992
�NATIONAL NEWS
BRAIN STUDY: GAYS SHOW DIFFERENCE
A cord of nerve fibers that allows the two
halves of the brain to communicate with one
another is larger in homosexual men than it is in
either heterosexual men or in women, scientists
have reported
The brain structure, called the anterior
oommissurc, is not lhoughl lo inOucncc sexual
behavior directly, but researchers believe the
finding supports the idea that the brains of
homosexuals differ in many su~Je ways from
those of heterosexuals and tbal sexual orienllllion
bas a deep biological basis.
The discovery is still to be confirmed by Olller
laboratories. and some researchers remain
skeptical that it bas any relevance to an issue as
complex as bwnan sexuality. They said so little
is known about bow the brains of higher animals
work Iha! to a-.sign fUIICtion or meaning to slight
discrepancies in anatomical features is a gross
oversimplification.
Others embraced the finding as added proof
lhat homosexuality is inborn ralhcr lban a cho6en
behavior and that lbercforc all discrimination
against homosexuals should be illegal.just as it is
against minorities or women.
"II points olll that gay people are made this
way by nature." said Robert Bray, head of public
information al the National Gay and Lesbian
Taslt Force. a gay-rights advocacy group in
Washington. '' It strikes at lhe heart of people who
oppa,c gay rights and wholhink weoon'tdeserve
our rights because we'rechoo&ng to be tbe was
we are."
were homosexual, 75 men presumed to be
The report, from Or. Laura S. Allen and Or. heterosexual, and 84 women also thought lo be
Roger A. Gorski of the UnivelSityofCalifornia at heterosexual. They were DOI able to obtain brain
Los Angeles, appears today in the Proooxlings of samples of lmown lesbians, because lesbians
the National Academy of Sciences. It follows by rarely die of sexually transmitted disew;es like
less than a year another announcement of AlDS and thus lbcir sexual orienlation is almost
anatomical di.lforcocos in the braill'i of homoocxual never IJ(Jlcd on medical charts.
and heterosexual men, a study lhat generated a
They found statii.1ically significm <ilTcraioes
debate nationwide.
among the three groups. 1bc commis:sutcs of the
In lhe previous experimert, Dr. Simon l..eVay heterosexual women were 13 pem:ot bigger than
of the Salk Institute in La Jolla, Calif., said a those of heterosexual men. Those of the
region of the hypothalamus, a pan of the brain bomo6exual men were 18 perceot lal:gu than the
lhat helps regulate sexual behavior, was smaller samples from tbe women and 34 percent larger
in hOmoscxual men I.ban in heterosexual men; it than those of heterosexual men.
However, these differences were based oo
was equivalent to the dimensions seen in
heterosexual women Dr. LeVay, who is openly comparisons of the sample groups' average
gay, praised the new reserucll.
commissure dimensions. There also were vast
"I think the work is very good. and I think it's differences witbin the group,i.
Among
correct," hesaid. "lt'ssucbaclearresult,andin heterosexual women. for example, the largest
a sense ifs rnoreimporwt lhan my own finding." commissure was three time.s the size of the
In the new study, the resea1ehers looked at smallest.
-TM New York Times
tbe anterior commissure, a structure about tbe
widlh of a baby's fingCl1ip, which early rcsean:h
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the left and right hemispheres of the brain to My Idols" tee. Or be the fm;t guy oo the block IO
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�AIDS NEWS
LESBIANS AND AIDS
Disease prevention depends upon two things:
fir$!. you have to understand how a disease is
transmillcd. and second, you must learn how to
stop its transmission.
On:.r the past few years we have seen an
explosioo in Al.OS coverage and prevention.
Wlulc medical research, bel•moral studies and
media aucmioo have been important in fighting
this disease, ii is sad that this progress has taken
place only in recent years. II is also important to
note that this aucntion is directed exchisivcly at
male homosexuals and, more recently
hclerosexwls.
In the beginning AIDS was seen as a .. Gay
Man's Disease ..: lhc medical commumty and
society as a whole seemed content to sit back.
ignore, and/or condemn persons with AIDS. Al
that ti.me. heterosexuals were thought lo be "low
risk." There was lillle concern about heterosexual
transmission and even less about educating lbe
"straigbl'' community. As a re~ult. beterosexual
tr.m;mission of HIV is oow claiming to epidemic
proportiom. You would think thal as a society we
wool<l leam from such tragic mislalres. Evidently,
we haveoot.
Eight full years have passed since the fi"1
reported case of femalc-10, fcmale MIV
transmission and gay women stil1 have no
infomtation about the risk (or prevention) of
IDV/AIDS as it relates to tbeir lifestyles.
Ooc spokesperson for the Centers of Disease
Cool.ml (CCC) triviali>..ed the lack of informal.ion
available lo gay women about Ill V/AIDS by
claiming lesbians "don"t have much sex."
Lesbians have been misguided and
misinfom1cd into believing Iha! they are at low
risk because they arc lesbians. ll is what we QQ,
not who we arc, I.hat puts us at risk. A lesbian
becomes HIV-infected the way any woman can.
for example:
• some lesbians engage in oral sex,
l'llginal and/or anal intercourse
with men by choice, force, or
nCCCSSJl)'
some use dmgs and share needles
• some have received blood
transfusions
S<>mc arc artificially in:,cmiruued
• S<m1c exchange blood and vagmal
secrclions during ordl or manual
sexual con1ac1 with women*
• some lesbians share dildo.--.,; and other
sex toys•
• some lesbinns who h:we engaged in
none of these acti\•ities do have
mulliplc sexual partners and are at
ri~kevcn if or~y<1reoftln;c 1 ..
xu1nTh
has engaged in one or more of the
above 3Cti1,ities
• HIV is in menstrual blood as well as
other blood, it is also found in the
vaginal fluid and breast milk of
infected women.
No one knows how many women ha\'e
contr:1c1ed HIV from se, with 01hcr women
because !he COC hasn't conducted a femalc-1<'fc.malc transmission study.
There is also growing evideoce that HIVrelated infections may manifest themselves
differently in women Uian in men; combine this
with the "low risk"' label and the result is
misdu1gnosed lesbians who will not receive the
early IJ'Catmcnl soau::ial lo surviving this disease.
It has been estimated that for $50,000 a
female.to-female Sludy could be L'Ollducted Uiat
would C(•rJClusivcl} determine HIV risks 10
lesbians.
Thal such a study has yet to he done is
inc~cusablc. It dcmonstrutes Uie sad truth in lhe
phrase "ineisrble lesbian" and underscores tl,e
general lack of medic:il attention women receive
in our society.
The AIDS Equrty League is sponsoring a
nation-wide campaign to urge !he CDC 10
uodcnakc the study or ferMlc-10-female HIV
cmnsmission risks.
We musl OOl waste time as a nation or a
community to obtain the oec~ary information
to prevent disea.,;e lbil has claimed so many lives
already.
We ask you 10:
I) Write your US Congressional
delegation. RcqueSl lhal tile CIX:
immediately beg:in a female-lo•
fcniale study on HIV transmission
2) Write directly 10:
Tile Dept. of Health and Human
Services
Centers for l)ise:.sc Coolrol
Atlanta, Georgia 30333
Rcqucsl lltat a study be initiated and
complclcd wilh the utmost urg,;ncy.
Please act today ... so many lives depend
onit4
-The Alf)S Equily League
IMMIGRATION RESTRICTS
PEOPLE WITH HIV/AIDS
The \'!II International AIDS Conference. scheduled for last July, was moved from Boslon to
Amsterdam due entire!} lo the \ IS. g,wernment policy lhat bans I IIV+ people from 1ra1·cling or
immigrating to the U. S.
ACT UP's Golden GatCISF 111mu~rahon Working Group was primarily responsible for winnillg
agreement from the conference organiLers not 10 hold the conference in Boston unless the U.S.
changed rts polic} completely .
HIV+ p<.'Of>IC can obl.1in wa11·crs 10 enter thccounlf¥<mly if they sho11 that they arc coming here
for work. famil} reunification, medical treatment. or conJerences related 10 AIDS. There is no medical
basis for Ibis rcstril1ion of movcmeoL The policy is basically discrimin:itory. !'lease 11·n1c President
Bush and tell him it muSl be stopped.
Prc.,idcnl Goor~oe Bush
The While Ilou.s.:
\\'ashing1<>11, IX· 205(XJ
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NATL. AIDS OFFICIAL
SPEAKS AT UNIVERSITY
OF NORTHERN IOWA
Vacciocs for AIDS are at least ten years in the
future and even then will only help people with
HIV avoid developing AID.5. No 1
•accinc is
expected 10 prolect uninfected people from lhc
risk of exposure lo HIV.
Thal w:,s one of lhe messages delivered in
Cooar falls by Dr. June Osborn, chairperson the
Nalioml Cornmi.'<'>ioo on AIDS. The 100 annual
meeting of the Iowa Academy of Sciences at lhc
University of Northern Iowa.
Osborn's address, ..The Second Decade of
All)S.'' focused on a report by the U.S.
Con1mission on AID.5. She noted that in 1.be last
1en ycars. AIDS has claimed more American
lil•es 1ban the Korean and Vietnam wars combines.
aod by 1993'send. will reach350,000inlhc U.S.
alone.
Osborn srud lhal lhc Commission's repor1
was high!) critical of Ute administration's policy
of withholding po1cn1ially lifcsasing information
in lhc 11.~me of morality.
Sbc snid anitl sex remains the most probab!y
infection method during sexual contact but
goecrnmcnt funded educati<lfl is not allowed 10
talk about it, and research cannot focus on it She
shared s<weral personal experiences of talking
with the President, who offered ..anylhing he
could do," but thar Ihere has been oo follow-up
action on rccommcrxlatioo.s.
Osborn also OOICd that the cpi<kmic is gr<)l'ing
even faster arowld lhe world, with 40 millions
cases of Al C>S predicted by the end of Ibis decade.
An illus1r:1tioo of the explosion is in Thailand,
which went frQffi no diagnosed cases of AIDS 18
months ago to <lCle half million infections among
needle users and hcleroscxuals. mostly by
prostilutron.
She addres.sed the need for AlDS and sex
education in Anterican schools and drew a pan,llcl
to malb education. We teach grade schoolers
basic arilhmctic ,cry early on so they base it
mastered before hcing challenged by algebra.
She agreed with former Surgeon General C.
Evercu Koop who said yoongs1crs need to know
lbc basics of s,,. and AIDS before being taui;ht
prolcction methods and humanily issues in lugh
school.
In talking abotll >
'accine technology, Osborn
said a cure is unlikely, but, HIV infections will
become mn11ageal>le, like juvenile diabetes.
Osborn addressed the stale of the health care
syslem. She said HIV diseases are magnjfying
existing problems. She noted that the hoopitals
and health care syslcm currently strained with
I00.000 AIDS surviYors ill totally collapse by the
time America's estimalecl I million infected
people need health care, e,,en if oo further
infections occur.
Yet Con~rcssion,I aucmpts to provide
funding for he:tllb care arc met wilh hot debates
and flll)(bmentalist,t'OCked bills to decrease AIDS
funding. Several recent bills 10 beef up the health
care programs have been 1·etoed by the President.
When questioned about pn1lecting health care
workers from Cx)lO"urc to HIV. Osborn said
standard unh·crsal precautions arc all tlmt ,s
needed Those guidelines were established 10
protect against Hepatis-13 which is 100 times
more easily tmnsminecl.
SEPTEMBER 1992
�AIDS/HIV RESOURCES
INFORMATION & REFERRAL*
HIV TESTING*
*More Info call Neb AIDS Project 34:Z..4233
*We urge you to inquire about anonymity
& confidentiality before testing.
AIDS Educ Project, UNL (ill, Resource Cnlr.
Rm 342, Neb Union. Lincoln 68588. 472-5(>4-t
American Red Cross.
1701 'E', Lincoln, 68501. (-!02) 471 -7997.
3838Dcwey, Omaha, 68131, (402) 3-11-2723.
Charles Drew Health Center.
2201 N . 30. Omaha, 68111 , (-!02) 4.53-1-133.
DouglasCounty Health Depw1ment.
1201 S. 42. Omaha, 68lQ'i, (402) 444-6875.
Community Prescription Service, AIDS Info.
medicine, s upplies by mail. l -800-677-4323.
Equilibria Medical Cenll'I', 544 S. 2,.1,
Omaha, (-Wl) 345-22.52.
Dougla. County Health Department,
s
1201 S. 42, Omaha,68105, (402) 444-6875.
Grand Island-Hall County Health Dept.,
105 East 1st St., Grand Island.
}.faf)S (308) 381 ,5175.
Grand Island/Rall Co. Health Dept.,
105 E. 1st. Grand Island, (3~) 381-5175.
DAIRCARES, Hairdressers helping P\\'A 's.
1-800-l lAIRCARES, Omaha: Judy 333-3329.
Lincoln Cancer Cntr, 4600 Valley, -183- 1872.
Lincoln-Lancaster Health Dept 2200 SL\1ary
Lincoln 68.502, 471-8065, Testing, counseling.
Nebr AIDS Educ./J'rafnlng Center, UNMC.
600 S 42, Omaha, 68198. (402) 559-6681.
Nebraska AIDS Project. 3624 Leavenworth.
Omaha 68105, 342,-4233 o r {statewide} (800)
782-AIDS (2437) AfDS Hotline, HIV testing,
practical support. counseling. AIDS awareness
or
Nebr Dept
Health, 3-123 2nd Ave, Kearney
68847. Call Sharon(~) 234-870').
NE Dept of Health, C rnfl SL Office Bldg, 200
So. Silber. NortbPlatte 69101 (308) 535-8133.
Nebr. Regional Hemophilia Center. llNMC,
600 S. 42nd SL, Omaha, (402) 5.59-4227.
People of Color Consortium Against AIDS
22261.eavenwortb. Omaha, (402) 341-8471.
S<OttsblufT Co. Health Dept., Coun1y Admin.
Bldg.• Gering, NE 6934 1, (308) 6.15-3866.
Veter&M Adm in Medical Center. -12 &W0<~ worth, Omaha. 346-8800: Dean Pierce, x 4119
Viral Syndrome Clinlc. l:ni1·. of NE Medical
Center, 600 S. -!2nd. Omaha. (-!02) 559-6202.
LEGAL
Mowbray, Chapin, & Walker, P.C .. 20 1 N.
81h, S te 242. L incoln (>85al. -17~3882: Jim.
Nebr Bar Assoc, 635 S 1-1. Lincoln, -'75-70'-J I
Nebraska Civil Liberties Union, Box 81455,
Lincoln 68.501. (402)-176-8091.
PASTORAL CARE
AIDS Interfaith Network. 100 N 62, Omaha
Dr Wm Woeger 558-3100 (Cl<mccry) 7pm.
Service: 2nd Mon, St C.ca:lias -IOth & Wch,\tcr.
AIDS Interfaith Network, 215Ccntcnrual
\Jail So., Rm 41 1. Llnroln 685C8. -'7+3017,
Services: 7pm, -Ith Mon. St Marks, I-Ith & R.
SEPTEMBER 1992
or
Nebraska Department Health, Norfolk
Regional Cente r, Administrntion Building #16,
(402) 370-3395.
Nemal,a County Health Department,
182-1 N SI., Auburn, 68305. (.:!02) 27+4549.
COUNSELING &
SUPPORT GROUPS
Grand Island Area RIV/AIDS Support
Group, Meets 3rd Tue.sday, (308) 381 -5175.
Kearney Area RIV/AIDS Support Group,
Isl Tues at 6 :30pm. 3rd T ues at 7:3<Ji>m.
(308) 234-6500 or S haron
23-1-8711').
en)
Lincoln Caseworker. (402) 47+42,.13.
Inv testing & Counseli ng. 5-7pm on 2nd
Tuesday. The Panic, 200 S. 18. Lincoln.
Llncoln-Lnncostcr Health Dept., 2200 St
Marys Ave. Lincoln, 68502. (402) 471 -&l65.
Nat ive American Community Development
Corp., 2226 Learnnwortb. Omaha, 341-8471.
Nebraska AIDS Project, 3624 LeavcnwOrth,
Omaha. 34:z..-1233 or (ro<l) 782-A IOS (2437],
Nebraska Association of Farm Workers,
4939 S. 24th, Omaha, 68107. (402) 7344100.
NAMES PROJECT AIDS
MEMORIAL QUILT TO BE
IN KEARNEY SEPT 11-13
A portion of the NAMES Project AIDS
Memorial Quilt (63 of the 12 x 12 squares
which conlaiu about 8 puiclscach-a total of
approxin1atcly 500 panels) will be on displa)'
al Cushing Coliseum (l'he lfold House of the
Health and Sports Olrnplc.,) on lhe l 'nivcrsily
or Nebraska at Kearney campus
The UNK lntcrfr:iternit)' Council is
Spoll'iOnng the display which begins \I ith the
wlfolding at 9 a.OI. mt Friday, September 11
The l'riday diselay closes a1 9 p.m. On
Saturday, the Qud1 will be on display from 10
a.m. 10 7 p.m. and on Sunday. September 13.
it will beon dis1~ay from 10 a.m. 10 5 p.m.
Nebraska AIDS Project. 362,.1 Lc,wenworth.
Omaha, lodividual cow1SCling, SUPl)Orl 8fOups
in confidential locations. (402) 34:z..4233.
North Platte Area Support Group
Call: (308) 535-8133
Parents/Friends of Lesbians & Gays-Lincoln
(P-FLAG) AIO.S Support Group, Box 4374,
Lincoln 68.504. Wednesdays at 7pm.
AIDS info1
suppo,1 line: (402) 475-2437.
Western Nebraska RIV/AIDS Support
Group, Scottsbluff. Call (~) 63.'>-3606.
QUILT IN SINGAPORE,
MALAYSIA
In April. tbe Quilt was displayed for the
firs t time in two Soutbeasl Asian counties.
providing vaydiJTcre.-. views of the epidemic.
The display in Singapore was one of the
first officially acknowledged AIDS education
events in a country known for S
UPJ>rc.~ion of
gay und AIDS issues. four memorial panels
pn..
'SC:nled in Singaf)Ore wiU sen·e as the siarting
point for a new Qui lt pl()jeel there.
I,, ~talaysia. a joinl eJTort by the Rotary
Club ruxl Pink Triangle brought a large number
of "isitors to Utis lirst-e1•cr display in a M1151im
country.
OCTOBER QUILT DISPLAY MOMENTUM BUILDS
Willi less tliru1 tlll'l!C rnonlhs to~'<>. people across Ilic country, and indeed around Uie world.
arc gelling ready for t lie historic display of 1he cnl ire Quilt this October 9- 11.
In the hope of exceeding 19l!9's aucndancc of 300 ,(XlO, a lioal promotional plL~h is
underway 10 cncournge everyone who can lo come to Washinglon for this display.
"Our success in reaching a broad national audicnoc depend, on our strength in numbers,"
noted Managin~ Oircc1or Lisa C..atapano. "The Quilt measures lbe coonnous toll of the
e1>idcmic. Through our presence. l\'e prol'idc a similar measure of our cooccn1. fa cryonc who
stands with us will make a difference.
Orcr 1.5 oounlries arc c,p1.cicd lo sc,ld s1
'
:clion~ of their Quilts to !be lntcmalional Display,
helping illtLstrate lhe glol:l<JJ dimensions of the epidemic.
··\\·e have confirmations rrom Auslrnlia. Canada. l)cnmark, (iua1cmala. Japan, ~ tcxioo.
New Zealan<l . .Suriname and Swit1.crlan<l." reported Ju.an Utrlos Castano, ln1crnation.i1I
Coordinalor. ··. \ nd we c,pccl to hear from at lcns1 ten others by the end of the sununcr."
lnrcmational -5ec.;11ons ()f lhc Quilt will he wfwen inlo the di~play wi1h participants from
each country reading. unfoldin; :tnd participating in aJJ of the: \\CCk.encJs event..,;;.
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�LOCAL NEWS
2001 , NEWEST LINCOLN CLUB, FILLED WITH PROMISE AND HISTORY
Lincoln is now home lo Cluh2<Xll, owned
and o perated by Gary Wes1 and his business
p0rtncr, Bill. Gary·s cxlcnsivc experience in !he
tavern indllW}" (he has tended baral lhc Alley, lhc
Holl)WO<xl, U,c Stage Door, !he Kun, !he MAX,
and Gilligan's) is evident in his new busiues.c;
venture. Club 2001 is clean, a11rac1ive. gives
ample space 10 move around comfortably, and
separates the hard.d.ri,,ing disco music from the
res! of the bar, so quiet com·ersations can take
place c1•en when Larry D. is pla>,jng his hOllesl
music.
Club 2001 is located on Sun \'al ley Rood,
jLL<I wcsl of the downtown area. Two large
piclUre windows in the main bar offer a striking
\•icw of lhc Lincoln skyline and Memorial
Stadium.
A "pre-grand opening" party held August 11,
featured an elcg-Jnl buffet created by Tim Kahre,
general manager and chef for Club 200 1. The
building was prcl'iously a restaurant and they
hope to offer food in the future.
Upon entering !he club, guests were gn.>clcd
by !he show diroclor for Club 2001, Sbeza Mann,
resplendeol in a sequined cocktail dress, and
1ucdo. The
manager, Tim Kahre. in black 1
glimmer of a chandelier from 1hc Hollywood
lighted the entry way. The banenclers, Dale,
James. Jeanna~ and Gary: along wilh lhc
waitm."WS, Gail aoo Sooron. were in black tLL,edo
palllS and gleaming white tuxedo shirts wilh rooe
boutonniere~.
The disco, featuring 1he music of Larry D.•
was opened for the first time Iha! night, wilh New
Vo,ce editor, $baron Van Butsel, cutting the
ribbon for the opening. Among !hose pn.'SCDI to
congralulate Gary were representatives of the
MAX. the Diamond, Gilligao·s, DC"s, the
Imperial Coun, and, of course, The New Voice.
GAY/LESBIAN PHONE LINE
APPEALS TO COMMUNITY
FOR SUPPORT
by Carla P.
"Oct 4 at 9:30 p.m. !he A.N.G.L.E. Gay and
Lesbian Information and Refcrr.11 Linc will be
hosting a fund raising show al The MA.\'.,"
announced Vince P., a.k.a. Velvel Vince recently
became fund raising chairperson for !he phone
line. which has beeo in operation 17 months.
During the first year of operation, lhe phone
line received over 13(X) calls. Requests came for
informalion regarding gay/lesbian bt1sinesses,
lawyers, doctors, counselors. etc. New comers
and visitors 10 Omaha frequerily called to inquire
about the oo,s and local organiwtions. Calls have
come from all across !he country seeking
informa1 ion on resources in the area. And lhe
local media bas used lhe line to find out just who
in the u,mmtulity is the bco1 rt:OO<JroC ina p0rticular
area. fur phone line ,•ol,m1t:ers. perhaps the 11100,1.
rewarding calls have come from those bl'Olhcrs
and sisters who arc jtt'il now "coming out. ...
Volunteers hal'e been able to encourage them and
point them 10 places where they could mee1
people and find a sense of belonging.
You can become a p:lrl of I.his importam work
b y s ~ lhe show, bit you can do Cl'cn more
than that. We are currenUy accepting volunteers
for Lraining 10 return calls. Applications will be
arn,lable al 1J1e show. Phone hne commiUcc
members will be available 10 answer questions
and present updated information 011 Uic las! si.
,
months' opcmtion.
I
Your contributions are needed 10 keep the
phone line in opcrauon. Your conlributions arc
needed lo help publici1.c and ad,·enise the line.
Your contributions arc needed to help tl1e phone
line cxp0nd so Iha! by January I, 1993, !be line
can be answered lh·c pan 1in,c. Join U1e phone
line commincc (\'ince P.. Mar,;hall ll., I larry I).,
and Carla P.) at The MAX Sunday. Oct. -1. for
\,hm promises to 00 a fm1 show. You C..."tlt make
a difference!
WOMEN'S BISEXUAL
SUPPORT GROUP
A regular l11ncl1oon group in LulOOi.n pn>1 i<lcs
a ::,.afc setting for Bisexual women 10 mcc1 :mtl
,l!'Ji11,up1xm fmm 110C a,xJ!licr The confKlentialily
of all UtOSC anending is carefully maintained For
more info.mtati()n on lhi~gmup. write to P.O. Bo,'(
81-IOI. Lrncoln. \ff:68501.
SEPTEMBER 1992
LEATHER/SM/FETISH SOCIAL· EDUCATIONAL CLUB
Organizational Mfftlng: SEPT. 20, 1992 4:00 p.m.
Downstairs Bar at the PANIC/
200 S. 11TH Street · Uncoln, NE (402) 435~714
or write: STAR CITY UNCS P.0. Box 21903 Lincoln, NE 68502
THE NEW VOICE
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�LOCAL NEWS
CHORUS NOTES
By Stan Brown
Begiruu~ its 9Ul sea,m. the Ri•·er City Mi.,cd
Chonr; has a I,~ of "'ondcrful music to share with
the community during our concens and other
mini-performances. Our two concerts will be a
Winter Coocen 011 Janua,y 16, 1993, and a Pride
Cooccrt on May 22.
199'3, boUrnt UNO
Strauss Performing
Ans Center. We
wi ll also be
performing at other
community e••ents
throughout the OCXI
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NUNSENSE RAISES AROUND $3,000
by Thom~ Bertino,Diredor
Swtday, August, 2. 1992, 8:00 p.m. - All I
can say is: Well. it's over, it'sdooe, it's finisood
After several moolhs of plannin•. and six wcck.s
of rehearsal, Nunsense went on for si., woodetful,
exciting fun-filled performances to benefit the
Quill Oi~pluy.
I haven't directed a musical in quite some
time. and after the exhausting work invoh•ed, I
may nOI direct anolher one again (until another
good cause oomes along). BUI as exhausted as I
was and am. I can only imagine the amount of
energy expended by such a wooderlul cast. Bill
Bohannon, Bill Burtch, Laura England, Til1lQlhy
Renner. and Michael Taylor.Stewart are without
a doubt the l1KlSl talented group of individuals I
have ever worked with.
Laura was our stage manager until two weeks
before opening when she stepped into the
Reverend Moll1er's shoes. The very day Laura
accepted the challenge or moving rrom watching
the script to memorizing it, our music director.
Garrett McDonald-Burton !ell town 10 particijXIIC
in a week Jong l:ollet camp. Jolm Coe roached her
vocally until Garrell could return. It was an
amazing tr.m.sformati<.m.
When Lisa Clute, ourcboroogropbcr, fell and
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injured herself the night after !he fir.;l production
meeting, Bill Bohannon took over the
ehorcograph<,-r's ddjc,; lllllil Lisa was "on her feet
again.·· Robin Welch of Ballet Omaha worked
with Bill Burtch to choreograph the two ballet
number.; in tbc show, buth of which were show
stoppcrs.
Garrell rd only assembled an ideal sounding
orcheslra with SL,n Harper and Michelle Douskcy,
but also worked in depth with each cast member
unlil just the right sounds oould be heard.
David Smith was just going to "lend a hand"
and wound up as !he stage manager- nol an easy
task by any means oonsidering that up until at:ter
opening weekend, Dive was busy stage managmg
Runaways.
If I were to thank everyone involved in this
endeav,.-, I would go on and on for pages, but I
would be remiss if I were not to lhlnk Sharon Van
But.sci and Carla Petersen for all their assistance
and encournj!Cment
/\ preliminary figure as of tonight is that the
production or Nunsense raised about $3.000.00
for the Quilt Di_play. In c!osing, I would like to
s
thank all those mvolved with the producuon and
with the Quilt Display.
VICE-PRESIDENT KEARNEY P-FLAG WINS
NATIONAL POETRY AWARD
Silk Thread
for John
There seems 10 be a real rteed for fellowship
in 0U1sta1e Nebraska because one of the fir.;t
functions was a GL/\GN picnic held in Grand
Island.
It was a fun filled day will, a carry in picnic
lunch lo tantali7.c any appetite - volleyball ,
croquet, & card playing were also seen at the
p,cruc s ite. But best or all the fellowship or
establishing ocw frieodshi)lS & renewal of older
ones.
Allcoclaocc included Olll.'S from the lri-cities,
Kearney, I lastinw<, and Grand lsland but even
from North l'laue. McC()()k. & Superior.
..
I.Jo you wan1 to get im·olvcd? Just drop us a
line 10 P.O. Box 1546, Kearney, NE 68848-1546
for more information and details or GLAGN.
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year. Please let us
know ir you would
like 10 be on our mailing list to receive more
information about all our c,,cnts.
I am pleased lo announce our new olT,ccrs of
the Boord of Oircctors for the 1992-93 season:
President is Roger Bconell; Vice-President, Ga,y
E.; Secretary. Pamela J.; Treasurer. Rich Ketter;
Members-at-large. Harry DiLise, Mary W., and
Toni Pastory. We arc also very excited to be
woricing with ou- returning director. John Bennett.
Due to a work conflict on Monday evenings
at the Omaha Communit> Playhouse. Jonathan
Cole will OOI be returning as co-director this
season. Everyone in lhc 01orus is ve,-ry sony that
Jonathan will not be working witlt us Uris year but
we know his love and suppor1 will alw-•ys be \\ilh
us. On behalf of Uie Chorus, I send our sincere
thanks and appreciation lo Jonathan Cole for au
that he has given 10 the Coorus the past two years.
We love you, Jooathan.
The Chorus is also losing one of its founding
members. John Coe. who is 111()\' ing to Cheyenne,
Wyoming. John bas always been i.ostrumental in
the lifooflhcChorus, and has been our Assist.tot
Director. instruroeotalisL. composer, board
member, and, of COOr.ie, singer. John C' wiU be
.oe
deeply missed by all of us in !he Chorus, as well
as in our eonununity John has given much to ow
cornn1unily through his won< with the Ncbmska
AIDS Project, !vtCC. and many other
orgru,i,.ations. Thanl: you, Joluo, for sloariog your
love and t11lcn1s wilh all of us in the Omaha
community and best wishes to you in yo ur new
home!
Nancy C. Westerfield, Vice-President an<l
Treasurer of Kearney P-fLAG. recently won the
19'.>I Kmiooal Q,tholic Poetry Pri,.c for a group
uf poems published in New York, including one
aboU1 ber ~oo John.
THE NEW VOICE
They are rarities to come by now anywhc•e
Except in the dty: these satin-faceted
Spools I treasure in my scwiog-chcst.
The gift~ once of a treasure-giving godson
Who took to life in the city. living there,
So to speak, a satin-faceted lifestyle.
But not the Jess dear to me. Dead
Now, of" hat there is to oome by
In lhc city Jiving thus, he unspools
To wards me yet from 1he sewing-chest
That he enriched. in silk thread's
Jcwel,poinl inches: cmemld, coball,
Jet, lrnollcd and clipped b) a fonder
Nt.'C<llcwoman than any silken cil) Fate
he met
SEPTEMBER 1992
�LOCAL NEWS
ABOUT BENT
.,.
By Eric O' Brien
The producers of Bent, partly for publicity,
P"rtly for interpretation. asked for my preliminary
unpressioos of this complex play. However. I find
ii diffictdl to adhere to one viewpoint about a piece
of literature until I've had time to process it.
13<:cause of its disturbing subject mailer, Be111 may
prove more difficult for me to undcn,lruld Uian other
theatrical literature. Set in pre-World War II
Oemiany, Be111 isaboutpeopleroboodofthoughl,
freedom and dignity who fight against seemingly
insurmoun1ablc odds to find IOl'c. hope and courage.
A few facts: most of the characters arc hom<iscxual:
homosexuals were viciously persecuted in Nazi
Germany: homosexuals were at lhe bollom of the
social structure at concentration camps.
The play centers around Ma. (my role), a
hedonistic, scheming alcoholic. He and his lover,
I
Rudy (played by Stm·c Tamisica), chased from their
native Berlin by the Gestapo, nee for two yeani
across Germany. After capture, Max is sent to
Dachau, a concentration camp fifteen miles from
modem Munich. There he nx:cts Hor.,t (Kcilh Hale)
and begios a new stru~ for survival and sanily.
The cast-Eric O' Bncn, Steve Tarnisiea, Keith
Hale, Kevin Darmll, BJ. Tobin, Rick Braysbaw,
Marty Mag11uson, Brett ~er, Bryan Poole. and
discussing the spent a good deal of by lbe Naz.is.
Scot Working, atrocities commilled rebearsal time . ._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _,
Responses have included shock. dismay, insomnia
Eric O'Brien as Max, Keith Hale as Horst
and disbelief
We all share an abhorrence for that time, but Bent director, De
Moreland. emphasized in a recent interview that lhe political elimal<> today
is in many ways similar to Germany after llie First World War. Both
societies suffered economic depression., and accom~nying biuemess and
struggle. Such times !>rued batred and scorn of diss;rnilarities in others.
Recent race oooflicts, mounting homophobia in the wake of lhe A IDS
epidemic, and an alarming rise in such groups as lhe KKK. ful9C Comilatis,
Nco-Nazi Front and drug gangs testify to our frocturcd sense of brolhemood.
The entire cast, I believe, shares my convictions about using this play,
oot only to misc money for Nebraska Aids Project, but also to remind lhe
audience of a time when prejudice and hatred were primary roolivatic,ns.
The cast, however, differs on other points. l strongly feel this play,
while depicting Ilic most hellish time in modem history, offers a strong
catharsis concerning hwnan will and redemptio,L Moreland o/Te.rs this:
" l'o see people robbed of everything special to Uicm and still triumph is
very uplifting." Keith Hale. however. laments the laclt of a happy eodiog,
but acknowledges that most stories in our everyday reality don't have
happy endings llale says, .., thing nil theatre bas a reason for doing il
faeryday I am more horrified by the atrocities of Na7.i Ocnnany... "I'm just
worried about my nails. 1'1•e been downing gelatin like you wouldn't
believe." said Marty Magnuson about his tum as a drag club owner who
sells Max and Rudy to the Gestapo. "l U!ink my character Greta serves as
a Judas. He's a catalyst fora lot of the olheractioo, bl.I bealsodemoostr.ll£s
the importance of survival.·· Steve Tamisiea socs the role differe..iy: "She
bcU'ays her own lrindof greed." Of his own character, Ste,·e says, " We're
similar in a lot of ways. The things lha1 l sec in Rudy and in myself are the
things l like most about myself." Kevin Barrau simply feels thal his
charncterii..ation of a Na..i named Wolf should be "really f-king wei.r d"
The cast as a whole is involved for a blend of artistic and societal
reasons. Hopefully, we can accomplish a two-fold goal of raising money
for Nebra-.ka AIDS Project and, asTamisiea puts it, "leap uptoa oow level"
of artislic involvement
Director, De Moreland, says "I hope we don't have a target audience.
This play is abott people. Everybody is people. Why does it have to be us
versus them? The play downplays dissimilarities." Magm1son asks, "How
willing are you to walk away'/ As a minority, it is important fo< me to be
involved in this to traOS<,-cod all lbc crap."
Bell/, by Martin Sbcnnao, runs September 20-24 at the Firehouse
Dinner Theatre. TickcL, a,ailablc at Tix or, f(.- reservations, call 346-8833.
All perfonmnces benefit The Nebraska AIDS Ptjecl. R.- more inform;~ion.
call Roger Ree1•es at -151 - 1013 day or 453-6982 to leave a message.
SEPTEMBER 1992
Pho/Qgraphs by Rob Gibner
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THE NEW VOICE
Sponsored by
Angle
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Saturday. October /0th. /112
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$2.75/pt2rson
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�LOCAL NEWS
MCC-0 FEATURED IN
OMAHA WORLD HERALD
The August I issue of The Omaha World Herald featured in the
"Living" section an article by staff writer. Julia McCord. entitled Church
Life Uneasy for HoTTlQsexuals. The article discussed the "awkward
relationship many gays and lesbians have with their home churches" and
included interviews with Re•. Matthew I loward of MCC•Omaha, Re•.
David Ruheof First Central Congregational. and Rev. Jack Pettit and the
Elder Oeve Evans of Lowe A venue l'l'csbyterian Church. These churches
are among th<J5C that welcome tbe gay and lesbian community, though
Lowe Avenue is at odds with the "official'· position of the Presbytenan
Church when it does so.
The writer also contacted several church officials, inclllding Archbishop
Daniel F.. Sheehan, whose churches condemn homQ5Cxual actirity.
Archbishop Sheehan was quoted as saying , "We do not accept the
homosexual act as mom! behavior."
Overall, the article was presented in a positive ligbl and infonood the
community at large of several churches where gays and lesbians arc
welcomed, though MCC-Omaha is the only one "that actively seeks
homosexuals as members.··
Reactions to the article were quite positive among the members of
MCC. While there wa~ some initial concern about the reaction of the
community at large. there were no incidents of harassment or vandalism
despite the fact that the article fcaturod a 5, 7 color phoeoof Rev. I loward
standilllJ in front oftbc church and gave the address of the church t\\;ce in
the article.
A tip of the New Voi<>, hat to the World Herald and to slalT writer Julia
McCord for a job well-done. Readers of The New Voice might consider
writini tbe World Herald to conpatulate them on this example of )l06ilh-c
reportmg. Copies of the Augu.<;1 I i.~ueean be obtained at the W
orld He
rald
Office.
Icon
NAMES ROYAL FAMILIES,
PLANS LABOR DAY PICNIC
I
By Kymm, Lady Royale IV
What a Uuill it was to be a part of Investiture! For those of you who
were wtablc to allCnd, you miSIC<l a gala c,•cning of royalty. We said Goodby to the Reign XI Royales and welcomed what appears to me.to be a
fabulous group of new family members for Reign XII. The everung was
hosted by Connie Henke and our own Vivacious Velvet The ernC1t.1inmen1
was fabulous. Thank you to all of you! And good luck tolhe new Roy.ties
and families.
Mark it on your calendars, for the time is rapidly approo<:hing. Yes. it's
the I.aoor Day Picnic h<>Sled by lhe Imperial Court of NcbrJska. If you have
never attended a picnic. this is one you don't want to miss.
Monday, September 7, at Progressive Park (MaP5 available at most
bars). there will be basketball. mffies, volleyball, horseshoes. roffics ..•
dmg race, egg toss. three legged race, mffies, and, yes, returned to this
year' s picnic. theTugof War. So get )OUttearns togelbcr and let the games
begin.
Buy your raffle tickets early for the Big Rafllc. The prizes this year arc
$500, $300, and $200. ANGLE will be hooting a food booth. Proceeds for
this year's picnic will be given to The Nebraska AIDS Project and the
American Cancer Society (earmarked for breast cancer). Hope to see all
of you at this worthwhile fundmising event So bring your friends and get
ready for a day of fun and prius.
.
Finally. good luck wishes to Gruy West as be ventures to Lincoln wtth
the new Lincoln Bar. 2001. Be sure to check it out Your monarchs ha,·e
already visited to warm the way.
Sec ya Labor Day!!
Have fun in the sun at the Labor Day Pknk;
Then cool off at the Foolish Follies!
AEROBIC CLASSES
DANCE CENTRE
10801 Biondo Street
Omaha, NE 68164
Early Morning - Morning - Afternoon - Late Night - Weekend
Low / Intermediate / High Impact
Anatomically safe for ages 14 - 100 years
Competitive Low Low Rates
Classes now forming - Register by calling
493-7721
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THE NEW VOICE
SEPTEMBER 1992
�LOCAL NEWS
CLUB 2001 OPENS IN LINCOLN
By Sheza Mann
You',e longed for it You'•c asked for it
YOU C.OT IT!
Oub 2001 • located at .SOO Swi Valley Blvd
in I.iocoln, opened ilS doors to the i,;ay and lesbian
commurul) m late Jul). Yes, folks, the NEW
IIOT SPOT IS betc, njtk in your own back yanl.
Just over lhc rainbow (or viaduct) oo West "O".
September holds much c,citcmenl nnd
en1ertainmen1 for )'OU at Club 2lX>I. "ith ax:tlail
bout starting daily al five pm and go&njt on 'Ill
eight. DOI 10 mention dad) drink specials that
continue witil close Dance, Donce. Danoe to the
hoUest sounds in the Midwest in the disco
Wednes<by through Sunday, SL>nng at nine pm.
Tuesdays arc scheduled for them thar oowbo)s
and cowgirls who lite IO kick up their high heeled
boots and twirl them !hat dcrum skirts to some
JOod ol' country m~c. Ycal Coon1ry rught
rcatun,s 75 cen1 Cactt11 Juice startmg at rune pm.
So ya'all come Olli and see us'n. I'll be lbc one in
the hay.
On lhe 18th. ifs a TOGA PA RTY, so lake
lho<e sheets off lhe bed and come sec the
exc11cmen1 wiravel startmg al nine.
Amateur ,1rippellll Who ever heard of such a
lhmg? Well, you have oow, and it happens
SeplClllbcr nil al ten rm m lhc Dis-Dis-Disco.
JUS1 think, )OU can see the man next to )OU
without clothe.~ on before you get him home!
Play Sare•
SWlda) the 27th ,.e·u be serving bnmcb
rmm ten am and going until 2 po~ Reservauons
:issurc you a good seat Please ca 11 ahead. because
we are aslolljt for RSVP's.
Also on lhc 271h. Oub 2001 Mil pcseni The
fleot of CABARET IN BOY-IJ'.SQUE +, starUng
at 9:30 pm. Tlus is a mixed gctdcr review of Jll'>'
rcwrded classics. Broadway • Movies and Pop
m1NC. concel)(uali2cd. choieograpl-.,d, produced
and directed by She7JI Mann Productions A
show IIOl 10 be missed.
SUPPORTTHESUMMERSPORTSFEST
Dusi off those pompom<, wash the cobwebs out of that cl.:crleading skirt. and come out and
suppclf1 your local Spol1.Sp<tll0ll in this )car's Summer S_ports fest ~nted b)' ANGLE. We
<ncowage one and all to JOID in s upponing the parUapanlS m Uus year's events which include pool,
volleyooll. ond darts. The Fest w1II begin on Friday, Scp(ember II and end on Swxby,Sepcmb<T 13.
Please check pos1efS al your local bar or call the ANGLE Information and Referral I.inc at 558-S303
ror specific umcs and plaoes. J IOPE TO SEE YOU Tl IEREI
WOMEN'S JOURNAL
ADVOCATE NEEDS WOMEN
TO DISTRIBUTERS IN
OMAHA & LINCOLN AREAS
1'/ieW01nen'sJoumalltdvoc01e isinmxlof
women to help with distribwon of the IICWSJl8PCf
in bulb Omaha and l..incola In the Omaha an:a 2
or 3, oluoteen are needed to di.stribllc lhc ,.per
to cducatioml 1nstitU1ion bootslorcs. bms, and
,.
laundromats. In Uocoln. vol11Dteers are needed
to dislribulc the paper ffl'<'< thc miPe UNL campus
as "ell as Wcsleyan. lhc Bclmoal uea. etc. To
help fcmirusm mate a diffm:oce. call 476-!l@.S.S.
1'/,e Womm's Joumal-Advocal<l is a monthly
newspaper published in Unooln for the ..-cmco·s
aimmunily of Nelnsl::a. In addilJcn lo ll1icJcs o(
, _ to all women, WJA pullwbea a cift!Cb)'
of resources for WOfflCIL
P-FLAG YOUTH GROUP
TO MEET WEEKLY
The Youth Suppon Oroup Sl)Oll90ltld by the
OnJalll cbaplerof P-FUO Im '-11 ag,,if!Calll
success during ,ts first year. Atteodance has
gro..-n and the group has helped many youtb
develop positive altitudes about tbcir sexualhy.
As a n:sull of lliJs growth, the Youth Support
Group will bcgrn meeting .....tly oo Saturday
afternoons. fOf more information oo the group,
call the P-A.AO Information Line at 291.{;781.
0
Where i~ all. began
In
Omaha, Nebraska
7 12 South 16th Street 342-9595
Ple a ~ e
Drink In
Mode rat ion
STILL THE FRIENDLIEST BAR IN TOWN
SEPTEMBER 1992
THE NEW VOICE
PAGE19
�LOCAL NEWS
40th ANNIVERSARY OF
LINCOLN INTERFAITH
COUNCIL
MATCH ALL
MATCHMAKERS
PUBLISHES DATE BOOK
P-FLAO Corohusker has accepted an
invilation to participate in a celebration mruking
the400i anoiven;ary o( 1.inoo1n ltt.erfaithcouncil's
service. The olllXlay fe,,1ival will be September
19, 1992 from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. at the
Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln. Admi.1sion
will be free.
There will be an etlDic food fair, infonnatiooal
displays and booth and an historical quilt which
"depicts tbe ricb heritage of cwrent ministries
and scrv ices within our community... There will
be dance and musical performances throughout
the afternoon and evening.
P-A,.AG is aslting for pe?PC to help staff the
P-A..AO boo4h, and. espcc,ally, for folks torome
celebrate Lincoln's diversity. Sign up at the July
or August P-FLAG meeting.
The New Voice is plea9cd to announce a new
publication for the gay/lesbian/bi community of
Nebraska and Iowa GL.B. D<Ue Book will print
perwnal ads at a cost of $5 for 30 words or less,
25 ceols for each addiliooal word Send Cashier's
chock or moneyoolertoGL.B.. P.O. Bo~ 82281,
Lincoln, NE 68501-2281.
GL.B. Dole Book is a service of Mateh All
Matchmakers' Matchmaking Sen•ices. Founder,
and GL.B. General Manager. Stan Baldcrwn.
state-~. "We have no date magazines that l know
of for gay s-lcsbians-biscxuals. There are
community papers like The New Voice and
Women·s JoumaJAdvoca1e but there are no date
publications.
The publicalion will be similar tO Heartland
Singles for suaiglt people. Ayers will be available
on the UNL Campus, at the UNL Gay/Usbian
Resource Center, Rm 342 Student Union. the
UNL Health Center's Gay/Lesbian Support
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THE NEW VOICE
THE MAX CELE BRATES
EIGHT YEARS
by Gloria Revelle
What a terrific summer it's been. I ccnaioly
hope you've enjoyed all the fantastic shows and
performers we've brought you. Doo'l think for a
moment that the fall will be any different
On Sunday, September 13, Omaha will sec
an invasion- a Des Moines invasion. Laura
Gray wiU headline a show featuring the finest
performers of Iowa. Lauren White. a favorite in
the river city, will also be here. There's a I« more
to Iowa lhan C.oogressman Fnxl "Gopher" Grandy
and the "bookstores," and these are just the girls
to prove i1 to you.
Can you believe it? The MAX is ei~ years
old. she sure doesn't look iL Wc' rec,ghl, and
we're gJCal We have a lot of surprises planned
for Omaha beginning with a special show
featuring our Miss Max Alumni and Mr. Max 2 &
3. Our special guest will be hypnotist Mike
Lamp. Mike's shows are always amazing so
check this one out. We'll be celebrating with
super specials from Monday through Thursday.
Qur SfXCial anniVC!llaJ)' gift lO Omaha will be 00
Th~y. September 24, when our favorite men.
California Male come to help us party.
Mae will be presenting another fabulous
pageant on Sunday, September TJ. That's when
she brings back to Omaha the Miss Great Plains
Pageant This is a regional preliminary to the
Miss Gay America Pageanl in Dallas. Conlestaru
from across the U.S. will be here to win a cbance
to compde at the natiooal QOOlesl. This is sure to
be quite a show.
I'd like to quickly thank Blake for bclpingOll
with our Fresh Fish 4 show this past July. She
was a real treat to wort: with. and she was terrific
emcee. The MAX also extends its thanks to
cveryooc who performed, attended and donated
to the benefit show I~ N e ~ P.WA's. A big
hug goes out to Wayne, out General Manager,
whose heart ha.• been behind this project for the
pest three years. We are very proud of him, and
we're happy that we could be there to help him
and everyone that this show can benefit
The weather will soon be turning cold, but
The MAX will always be HOT, HOT, HOT.
P-FLAG KEARNEY
P-A..AG-Keamcy met at their regular third
Sunday of the month meeting for the election of
new officers. New officers are as follows:
Presidents-Kathy & Ken TschabaWl
Secretary/Publications-Jan B.
Treasurer- Nancy Westerfield
PlaMing Comminee-Susan Cameron
Oleooa & Oiff S.
Library- Lee & Delphanie S.
The progmm consisted of a lol of positive
smring but also two of the newe,;t mcmbc11< of th:
Kearney chapter brought a special gift with them.
Annette Frislcopp & Sharon SiJve,gejn shared
the ~'pecial <lay when they bad their commitment
ocremooy. It was really special as they exchanged
commitments, because they were asked to share
this oo the local news oo T.V. They were OOl1laClcd
by the news oo the day of the ocremony. So, along
with all 1he sharing of nowers, cake. pictures,
etc.. it was on the local news as the top story. The
group got to review it in video form
SEPTEMBER 1992
�LOCAL NEWS
GAY/LESBIANS AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY:
OMAHA WORKSHOP ADDRESSES TREATMENT
On August 7. the Student Development
Services of the University of Nebraska at Omaha
preseoteda one day workshop_rorcounselors and
social workers oo "Cbem1cal Dependency
Treatment for Diverse Populations" at the l'eler
Kewitt Conference Center in Downtown Omaha.
Presentations included cultural and treatment
issues for Native American. Spanish Speaking,
Gay and Lesbian, and Arricao-American clie~ts.
Each section included general inrorma1.ton
on the group's particular cultur~ and the
relationship between those cultural issues and
chemical dependency and treatment.
.
Addressing the needs of gay and lesbian
clients were Randy Todd. Outpal.lenl Tre:atment
Coordinator at the Gay. Lesbian. and Bisexual
Treatment Program at Liocolo-Lancastcr Drug
Project. and Sandra Miller. a certified Alcohol/
Drug counselor at Lincoln-Lancaster Drug
Project.
Sandra and Randy began by presenting basic
information about the gay and lesbian community.
including the Kinsey scale w~h shows sexual
orientation as a continuum WJth only a small
percentage being "totally" heterosexual or
homosexual. Studies have indi<:aled that I in 3
males (37%) and I in 8 females ( 13%) have had
sexual contact to the point of orgasm wi~ a
member of the same sex. Saroa went on to (lOlnl
out the prevalence or s~bstance abuse ~
chemical dependency 10 the gay/lcsb,ao
community wl:tere it is estimated that 33% of all
gays and lesbians are chemically dependent.
compared 10 10.12% or the general population.
ABXJter study round 35% or the lesbian population
to be chemically dependent compared to 5% of
women in the general population. That study
found that 30% or gay males are chemically
dependent compared to 29% or men in the general
population.
Randy addressed cultural influences that
impact treatment. identifying three major areas:
the pivotal social/political role played by gay
bars. cxtcmal homophobia, and intcmalizcd
homophobia. He paid particular alteouon ~o
making !he audience aware of how_ homophobia
is demonstrated. utilizing a descnpOve arltclc
from Philadelphia P -FLAG on Heterosexual
Privilege.
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Randy and Sandra ideoufied the relatJonsbip
belweeo treatrnenl and the coming ou1 process,
including resolution of grier and loss, family
rejection. lack of role models. and relabonsh,p
issues. They also identified the impact d sexual
abuse, which is often discl06Cd dunog trealmenL
Obviously. the concerns about HIV/ AIDS
also impacl chemical dependency and treatmcnL
Randy and Sandra utilized the fi_ Sex, Drugs,
lm
and HIV to give 1be audieoc:c a tesic understanding
of uansmission and risk faclols. They went oo to
discuss issues diroctly related to the lrealmenl of
chemical!y dependent gays and lc.sbians.
Gays and lesbians historically do very poorly
in mainstream trealmeot progJ1lll\'l and have high
rjtes or recidivism. due largely to the effects of
homophobia and belerosexism. Randy cauttoned
counselors to be aware d lbeir own homophobia.
recognizing that they may presume all clients are
helerooexual, may view all problems as rclaled to
sexual orientation. and be tmaWJtre d the tmJque
stresses or gay life. The therapist may make
assumptions about lhc family and recommend
thal the biological family be included in therapy.
when the cliem may not be "oul" to them or may
have suffered significant rejectioo because of his
or her sexual orientation. Randy and Sandra both
slressed lhe need for the therapist to redefine
"family" to include the gay/lesbian family or
choice.
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The session closed w11h spec1f1c
recommendatioos for clinical practice, reviewing
the oeed to be aware of one's own homophobia
and the imi:x,ct it may have. They emphasized the
need to make an environment that lets the client
feel affirmed and welcomed. from gay/lesbian
magazines in the waiting room 10 having staff
members who are "Out'' gays and lesbians.
The audience of 75 chemical dependency
counselors. social workers. and others responded
to the presentation with applause and insightful
questions.
The steering comnullee and staffo/The New
Vo~ would ute to thank 1he S1uden1 Developmenl
Services for including gay and lesbian issues in
this workshop. We would also like to thank
Sandra and Randy for an excelkn1 presentallOn
and/or including /he resource direcwries o/lhe
New Voice as po.rt of the handouts for the
conference.
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MCC-OTO
CELEBRATE
DEDICATION
by Carla
October 23. 25 Melropolitan Community
Church of Omaha will celebrate the dedication d
its new building at 819 S. 22nd S1. The f ~ r
of our denomination. Rev. Elder Troy Perry, WJII
be in Omaha for the occasiQII. We invite all of the
community to plan now to join in the weekend's
restivities.
As for Sepember. well ifs going to bea busy
month. Early in the month a group fr"?' lbe
congregation will gather to present and discuss
their ideas for the use and the renovallons or the
building and the y.ud. The first weekend we• U do
a balce sale following church to support JCON's
annual Labor Day fund raising. and on Monday.
September 7. we'll be represented at the Labor
Day Picnic with an information booth. The
second week.end we will be hosting the second
EXCEL retreaL Contact the church office for
regi.stration materials. T~'s still time _10 ":~~
for this exercise in Cbristtan commUDJIY ltv10g.
The third weekend so,nc of our c,oogregatioo will
be traveling to Linwood, Kan5as. to particiJ)Qle_in
a regjooal conference sponsored by our distnL"l
commiUee on laity. Otbets will gallEr for asocial
time at the rural home of two of our members.
That weekend. too. marks the beginning of cboi.r
rehearsals. By the fourth weekend- well. rigbl
now the calclldar looks pretty blank. but every
week.coo we have the Women's Support Group
meeting at 11 AM on Saturday and Sunday
worship. This particular weekend we'll have
boOl morning (10:20 a.m.) and evening (7:00
.
p.m.) services. We invile yo~ to jo,o us for
worship and/or any of these acuv111es.
Allendance during the morning service has
been averaging in the nineties since the move. but
there·s still plenty of room I
In August, MCC-0 made its debut in the
World Herald since the move. Rev. Howard was
pictWl:d on the front page of the "Living Section"
standing in rroit of the church. He was inaviewed
as pert of a follow-up story the World Herald did
following the Pope's announcement two weeks
earlier. Lale July and early August some real
uansfonnations toot place bolb ill'lide and <>Wide
of our new borne. Inside. the lcitchen counters.
walls, ceiling. and noor took on a new clean 1oolc.
The solid wood doors lo the sanctuary gave way
to a IitUe decoration.
Outside, the trimming and culling and
mowing, etc. created some real obviou5 changes.
Al least half of the tree out front came down.
thanks to the souls who braved the cherry picker
and that 50 foot night All around the yard pesky
bushes and brush were cleared. In the patio. the
brickwor'c was expanded. Plexiglass COYeriogs
were put over the stained glass windows on the
south. Task afler task. bas been identified and
tackled
Yes there· s more to do. Feel f rec to join us.
Nearly ~veryday someone stops by lo tackle a job
or two. By October. those of you who saw Ute
church in July will need to stop by ror anOl~r
look. For 00\V, that's ii from my pew. See you in
church!
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�LOCAL NEWS
NEBRASKA AIDS PROJECT
MOVES INTO BUSY FALL SEASON
The Nebraska AIDS Project Vol unteer
A ppreciation Day Picnic was held All8llSI 30 at
Eugene Mabooey State Park. This was the time
when the staff at the Nebraska AIDS Project
could tbanl: all of our volunteers for the hours
they have put into the Project in serving those
infected with 1-0V/AIDS. Our volunteers are so
very important to us tbat this is a way to say
'1'banks."
This month NAP would like to share with
The New Voice readers happenings around the
area for the next few monlh.$. Fund raising and
special events are scheduled for late summer and
fall. Please be sure to join us!
Monday, September 7, the ICON Labor Day
Picnic begins at noon at Progressive Parle in
Council Bluffs. $7 entrance fee covers drinks.
ANGLE will have a food boolb. Proceeds from
the entrance fees and boolhs will be divided
equally between NAP and the American Cancer
Society. Laler that Digit al 9:30,'Toolish follies",
a performance by the Omaha Meatpackers, will
hit the stage at the MAX. Procreds from this
benefit show will go to the PW A Financial
Assistance Program for the state of Nebraska.
Beginning September 4, NAP will sponsor
the first of many "Drop-In Lunches" for NAP
clients. ClieoLs be swe to watch your mailboxes
for further information.
Again this year, NAP will have an AIDS
education and prevention booth set up at the
Nebraska State Fair. The dales of the fair arc
Sepeembcr ~ 13. Please stop by to see us. U you
wish to volunteer al the boolb. please call Audrey
at 800-782-2437.
A portion of the NAMES Project Memorial
Quilt will be displayed in Kearney during
September l l -13. The Quilt will be shown at the
University of Nebraska at Kearney. 01.":niog
ceremonies are scheduled for 9am, Friday,
September 11. For more information call the
NAP hollioe at 800-782-2437.
Theta Phi Alpha of Creighton University is
sponsoring a sand volleyball fuodraiser at
O'Lcavcr's Pub, 1322 South Saddle Creek Road
For more information, cootact Maureen Plunkett
at 345-4176.
The Fucbouse Dinner Theater, 514 S. 11 SL,
will be the site of the production of Bent. This
play deals with issues surrounding the treatment
of homosexuals in Na,,i Germany during WWII.
The Play will run September 20-23 at 8:00 p.m.
Tickets for the Sunday performance and presbow
are $50. Tickets Monday through Wednesday
are $10 for gcmral admission, and $l!l for spoosor
tid«u For reservations. call the Fu:cOOU'le Dinner
Theater, 346-8833, or TJX, 342-7107.
Sunday, October 18, 8:00 am., a !OK pledge
walk to benefit AIDS care and education will be
held. This is the second annual AIDS walk-athon in Omaha. This year the walk is entitled,
"The Next Stcp...Togetber." Walk-a -tbon
participants should assemble at the Omaha
O)mmunity Playbouse. 69th & C'..ass Streets prior
to the walk, Evety $5.00 Iha! is given or pledged
entitles participants to obtain one chance in the
drawing,. If your name is drawn more than once.
you will keep winning prizes. Honorary
Chairpersons for this annual event will be
Margaret Bumann. Health Reporter for KETV Omaha, and Dr. Mark Horton, Director of the
State Health Department in Lincoln for more
information call the NAP office.
NAP Case Management Census for July, 1992
Open Cases, July 1
New Cases
Client Deceased
Case Closed (moved)
Open C'.ases. July 31
191
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195
Client Services Provided in July, 1992
I 98
Advocacy
143
Transportation
Shopping, Cooking, Sitting.etc
133
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THE NEW VOICE
SEPTEMBER 1992
�LOCAL NEWS
KATE CLINTON
TO APPEAR IN OMAHA
LINK-ON WEEKEND AT PANIC RAISES $1121 .70
By Rick SWelnk
Oo Thursday, July 30, the Fundraising
Commiuee of lbe LINK-ON Corporation kicked
olT lhe weekeod events with a Cante call Show
and Auction hosted by Renay Kushner. Nancy
Buhnnann. and Vicki Clark. Performers included
Tasha DeVore. Mercadies, Thom Pringle. Renay
Kushner, Blanch Monie', Bambi. Steve Path,Jeff
Stanley, Miss Anita, Dee Dee D'Karr, Chris
Prinite. and Sheza Mann. Many local businesses
and individuals donated items and services lo be
auctioned, from a pcn;onalized birthday cake 10 a
night for two in the presidential suite al the
Clayton House Hotel. Other members of the
fuodraising commillee helping in the auction
were Beth Muebling, Iris Jobnsoo-Aki, and KeUy
Sheridan (Freida Lae).
On Friday,July31, theeven1Scootinued with
a wet T-shirt and Jeans contest hosted by Nancy
Buhnnaon. Many palroDS of the Panic got WET
over this little event Pitchers of water were
auctioned off to be poured o n their favorite
coutCSIMIL The highest bid of $40 was paid to get
Beth Muebling wel. and $35 for Eric Parde.
Certificates and Blue (the waler wa<; cold) Ribbons
were given lo the winners.
Sunday, August 2, capped off lhe LINK-ON
Weekend wilh a BBQ and Comny Show. The all
day eva-4 was managed by 8elh Muehliog. Wendy
Gillming. and Tommy Raines. The BBQ ran
rrom 2 p.m. tit 8 p.m. "~lh all the food and home
baked cookies being donated by Nancy Muchling
of Muehling Homes, and cooked by Wendy.
Thank You! Nancy and Wendy. The show started
al 9:45 p.m. and featured Tasha De Vore,
Mercadies, Thom Pringle, Dee Dee D' Karr,
Bambi, Chris Pringle, Reoay Kushner. Brooke
Owens, and Sbeza Mann.
LINK-ON is a oon-profil corporation
dedicaled to providing home bcalth services to
PW A ·sand others in the gay/lesbian community.
If you would like lO parucipale in, or hold a
fundraisiog eve,. for UNK-ON. }QU may COlllaCI
Beth Muehling at 438-1249.
Again l would like to tl!ank you all for
participating in lhe eve.-s that toolc place this
weekend. and e><lend my a ppreciation on )'OU'
dedication and concern for lhe community in
which we live.
CHORUS BENEFITS AT GILLIGAN'S AND DC'S
By Devld Bredy
Thanks lo Keo Carlson and Gilligan's Pub for hosting a luau and pig roast io June lo benefit the
Chon.ti. T~ food _ great and~ event wasa lot of fun! Thanks also lo Emerson Briney andDC's
w~
for the Christmas m July show which benefited the Man:b on Washington and the River City MiJ<ed
Chorus. And lhanJcs lo all of you who atlended the events. RCMC appreci.,tes all this support!
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more women's culture to Omehll
A group or women in the Omaha area have
organized for the purpose of bring more women's
culture to Omaha. "Women of lhc Plains" feel
that Omaha bas been without feminist/women·s
mt.L5ic and caoody for too long and have invested
their time. talent. and their own money to set up
the first of a planned series of women artists.
The premier event mil be the appearance of
nationally celebrated femi nist humorist and
political satirist. Kate Oilton. at the W i ~
Auditorium. Joselyn Art Museum. on Fnday.
October 30. This appearaooe. just days before the
presidential election. is guaranteed lo be one of
Kate's best.
"Women of the Plains" second offcring will
be a coocert by lesbian artist Ouis Williamsoo. to
be held January 30 at the Strauss Performing Arts
Center at UNO.
Tickets for the Kale Clinlon Concert an: $15
in advance and$17 at the door and a,c available
at N~w Realltks in Omaha's Old Market and al
Pat's Shoe llepaii;. 1321 "P'' St., in Lincoln.
Tickdsarealsoavadablc by mail. Scnd$15 plus
a self address stamped envelope or 50 cents
postage and handling to:
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P.O. BOX 24712
Omaha. NE 68124
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�HANKbyYOU, OMAHA
Wayne Tletsort
I'd lite to lili a moment lo CJ<lend my m08l
beat1J'elt thanks to the gay and lesbian oommuoity
of Omaha for malcing this year's N e ~ P.WA.
Benefit the best ever. Thank you for giving me a
night that I' II remember for a long time.
For three years this bas been a project very
special to me, and for three years. you've shown
thalt it's very special to all of you also. This year
we' ve really accompl.ished something great Al
the time or this writing, we've raised $5,264.00,
and checks and pledges are still coming in. 1 still
fmd it haJd lo believe. R)r the past two years I've
shared with you my feelings and my hopes and
dttams in relatiomhip to my disease. I hope that
if I ever leave thal someooe will always be there
to remember me and to ltrep this dream, the
aMual P.W.A. benefit, alive.
Everyone deserves a thank you for all their
special wort. Mr. Don Randolph has always
been there for me and our community. Without
him, many things would be impossible. My
friends Velvet and Gloria have been hel ping me
since the first show, and I am very grateful that
they are always near. The~ illusiorut, Tom
Cech, really outdid him.self on the set this year.
I !is creative talents are always grcally approcialed.
Withoul Stot.b, Bruce, and tbc entire MAX staff,
my job and this benefit would be more difficult
ICE BOWL WARMS UP
The Ice Bowl Invitational Tournament (IBIT) is progressing steadily
towald the week-i:Dd event, Presidents' Day, February 19-22, 1993.
Bowling times have been established and committees or Registration and
Scheduling for the participants have been formed The !BIT Commillees
are currently meeting every Tuesday at 7:00 p.rn. for fund raising and
general meetings are held on Sundays. The September schedule is:
Sept I - Fuodmising - 7pm - The MAX
Sept 8 - Fundraising - 7pm - The Run
Sept 13 - General Mtg -5pm - Sky Lanes
Sept 15 - Fundraising - 7pm - nc·s
Sept 22 - f'undraising - 7pm - Diamond
Sept 29- Fundraisiog - 7pm - Gilligan's
The Fundraisiog Comntlttee will be hosting a Bar-B-Que at The MA,'\
on Sunday.September 20, from4:00until 8:00 p.m. on the jlltiO. The BarB-Que will feature Italian Sausage and Bmtwunll Watch fur poslers and
Oyers with more infonnalion about the Bar-0-Que at The MAX.
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a.,d less rucaniugful.
To al.I the performer.;, you all deserve a special
thanks. So, I'll thank you all. Thank you, Miss
Max 8, Phoebe Tate; Mr. MAX 2, Michael; Mr.
MAX 3, Rick; M.G.N.A., Dietra Snow; Muffy
Rooenberg; Jennifer Jett; my special friend, Roxy:
The Babes Behind Bars; Mrugo; Felice; Sammi;
Birdie; Monica; Pepper; Shana; Mr. Joe Reed;
Marcia; Emperor XII, Steve; Empress XII,
Phoenix; Eva Dcsuu::tion; Mike and the Slaff and
counsclju from N.i\.P. Thanks to Carla and
Swuoo forall their extra belp.1 bopelhat you'll all
be here next year. I know I will. Thank you all
once again.
BISEXUAL CONFERENCE NEEDS
ORGANIZERS, PARTICIPANTS
The first ever BECAUSE (Bisexual Empowerment Conference: A
United Supportive fu.perience) C'..onference was held in Minneapolis in
February, 1992. Despite being advertised only in tbc Minneapolis-St. Paul
area. the wodcsoops drew 90 pwticipants from as far away as Colorado and
Pennsylvania. Workshop titles included "Spirituality and Bisexuality",
"Monogamy, Polyfidelily, and Other Ways of Loving", and ''Betng
Bisc.~ual in the Lesbian/Gay Community.•· The keynoce speake.- was I~
•ni
Kaahumanu. a biscJ<ual activist from tbe Sw, Franciscoll3ay area and coeditor of the book, Bi Ally Other Name.
Because or the ama2.ing success of tbc first conference. organizers
hope to ex)lllld nex.t year's conference into a two-day "Midwest Regional'"
Conference. In order to do this. they are seeking org;mizers. workshop
leaders. and pruticiF,ts from around the Midwest. For more information,
coOlact BECAUSE. c/oGLCAC.3!0 E. 38th St., Minneapolis, MN 5>l()9
or call Heather Franck 01 (612) 331-5131. Callers may leave a messageot
that number and I leather will return their call.
THE NEW VOICE
SEPTEMBER 1992
��LOCAL NEWS & CALENDAR
HERE WE COME!
METROP.LEX
COUNSELING CENTER
By Sanwnl S..Mlt
OFFERS COUNSELING
NATIONALS,
Howdy! This is yoor first rwmer-up to Miss
Gay Nebraska America with some great news.
There is a lot going oo in the om rew roomhs as
Dietra Soow and myself (Sammi Bennett) get
ready for nationals in Dallas. Texas.
To bet off the ran seasoo I held a show at the
Triangle Bar oo August 15th. The slatS came oot
to help send me to natiooals. Thanks. fishes!
Scoond, the car wash was a success thanks to
all or you who got an bot and wd- It "'38 the 1,e,t
lime we ever bad!
But, I would like to announce, I will be
t.ving a show in Lincoln. Nellcasb. al the Panic
ooSepcember IOat lOp.m. tohelpraisc-y
to send me (Sammi Bcn.oeu) to nalionals as I
reix- Nebraska aloog with Dietra
And what a Siar line-up: Margo, Monica,
R~y. Jemifer. Peaches, Mercades. Sbeza-Man.
Tasha. and Sammi Beouett. Don't miss this
show. Let's show Lincoln that we're here for
them. This is one show you'U be ve,y up,ct if you
miss.
See ya in the sinJigi. oo September IO al the
Panic.
Omaha's Hottest Redhead
Sammi BelllltU
DECKER NAMED PASTOR
MCC-SC
Barbara Decktt or Ft Myers. Aorida, bas
acceplCd a pan-0me pooition • the new ~ or
the MelrOpOlitan Community ch,.ch 10 Sioux
City. Her first service is scb<dllled for Sunday,
August 16.
Decker, who previously lived in Davenport,
Iowa. just finished as studellt clergy in R. Myers,
which bas a 100 member ~gation.
A member or MCC rar six years. she has a
Master of Divinity from Gulf Shore Baptist
Seminary.
MCC-SC bas held services every Sunday
since Easter 1991 when student clergy Brian
Hanloo from MCX:-0 began serving the chun:b.
':TM 't>-;;;~.; Tribune
IFl@@~t!uarmnm
~nes (A.C. 51!?h St.,
Blazing
416 E
Bal1'1
~
24&1299
112 SE 4th St.,
243-3965
Club 508 508 Oilton Ave, 288-8508
The D & M
424 E Locust St.,
243-9629
The Bnlls Garden
The
a ~(A,~-~~ Marys,
. . 9 5 s\
342-1244
DC'e
1019 S. 10lh, 344-3103
The Diamond 712 S. 16th, 342-9595
Gllllgan'e
1823 Leavenworth,
449-9147
The Max
1417 Jackson, 34&-4110
The Run
1715 Leavenworth,
449-8703
Ll~ln CA.C. ,..2}
Panic
Club 2001
$ . 18th s:;135--8764
500 Sun Valley Road,
476-2001
PAGE ~t)
ON GENDER ISSUES
Dr. K,ystyn Dean annouoced the opening or
ber new office on August I. Dr. Dean was the
Director of the North TeMS Gender Center in
Dallas and worts cklacly with Dr. Stanley Biber.
Dr. Dean also worts with Dr. Sciegcn, in Belgium
and Dr. Menard io Mootreal.
In a<kitioo to dealing with gender isffles. Dr.
Dean i., also trained in couples counseling. sex
therapy. lllV/AIDS counseling, and issues
involvmg abuse. The Metroplex CounseUng
Center is located at 28(J! N. 751.b St., Suite "E",
Omaha. NE 68134. (402) 978-8833.
,
WEEKLY EVENTS
.....
SUNDAY
Metropolitan Community Church of
Om....
819 S. 22, 345-2563, Worship: I0:20am
Om.._ Frottnmncrs/Walkers, lCwn.
Running/Walking Club, Various L.ocations
Gnmd Island Alcoholics Anonymous,
Open Meeting 12nooo (3~)234-8610.
MONDAY
River City Mixed Ct,oru,, Rehearsals. Lowe
Ave Presbyterian. 1023 N. 40, Omaha
AllerDate Test Site, Nebraska AIDS Project
3624 Leavenworth St., Omaha. 7-IOpm
TUESDAY
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The Cbestenield
D.C.'s
The Diamond
Gilligan's Pub
TheMAX
Metropolitan Community Church
Nebraska AIDS Project
New Realities
Parents/Friends or Lesbians & Gays
The Run
Coundl Bluffs:
Adult Emporium
Ernie's
Uneoln:
Arbor Moon
Club 2()01
Nebraska Boot Store
The Panic
Pareol.s/Friends of Lesbians & Gays
UNL Gay/Lesbian Resource Center
Women's Resource Center
Grand Island:
Support Group
Hastlnp:
Support Group
K-,,ey:
Support Group
Parents/Friends or Lesbiam & Gays
DesMolnes:
Blazing Saddle
Brass Garden
Club .5()1
D&M's
Sioux City,
Metropolitan Community Cbwch
Three Cheers
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THE NEW VOICE
"Out In The 90's" Gay Bro&dcast News
Service, Cable Cbanoel 14, Unedn, 7pm
Gay/usbian Support Group. 7:30pm.
MCC-Omaha, 819 S. 22 SL. 34.S.2563
WEDNESDAY
Omaha Frootrunncr/Walb,rs, 6:30pm,
Ford Bil1hsite, 32od & Woolworth, Omaha
P-FLAG AIDS Support Group, Uneoln.
7pm Call AIDS lnfonnatioo Line: 47.S.2437
Lambda Plush OYcreaters Anonymous,
7:30pm, Family and Friends Bldg, 3040 N.
102 Stred, Omaha
wbiao Oi9CUSSioo Group Uncoln
7:30pm 14 &. R, Nebraska Union. Womens
Resowc Center
'TIIURSDAY
Alternate Test Site, Nebraska AIDS Project.
36241..cavenworth Omaha 7-IOpm
FRIDAY
Youth Talkline, 7pm- J2midnite, Suppon
& Info for callers up to age 23, <r73-7932,
Llnedn
Llncoln GIL Alcollolics Anonymous, 8pm.
First Plymouth Coogregaliooal Church.
20 &. "O", 438-S214
Omaha Oay/1..esbiao Alcoholics
Anooymom, 8: I 5pm, Pl:Ua Lutherao
Church. 303 S. 41 S!Jeet, 34.S.9916
GIL Al-Anon Mods Same Timem-
SATURDAY
Womens Support Group, 11am, MCCOm.aha. 819 s. 22nd St, 34.S.2563
Alcoholics Anooymous. Kearney, Open
Meeting 12noon, (308)236-8610.
P-FLAG Youth Group, ages 13- 21, gay.
lesbian. and tJn,e questioning sexuality,
Omaha, 291-6'781
Youth Talkline, 7pm - 12midnite, Support
& Wo for callers up to age 23, 473-7932,
Lincoln
SEPTEMBER 1992
�COMMUNITY CALENDAR
TUESDAY, September I
Kesney HJV/AIDS SuWo(t Group, 6:30pm
Call for Info: (~)234-6500.
SATUllDAY, September 12
EXCEL Spiritual Retreat, Sponsor: MCCOmaha, 345-2563. Preregistrotin required
"Bar-B-Que", Italian Sausage & Bratwurst.
Benefit lee Bowl Invitational Tourney, 4-Spm,
The MAX. 1415 Jack.\100, Omaha
Jee Bowl lnvitatiooal Toumameol, Fuodtaising
Mtg, 7pm, The MAX, 1417 Jackson. Omaha
NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt
Display. University of Nebraska al Kearney
A.N.G.L.E. Meeti.og, ?pm.UNO Religious
Center. IOI N. Happy HoUow, Omaha
Summer Sports Fest '92, at The MAX, The
Run, and lbc Chesterfield, Check Im for details
Star City Uocs Leatber/SMff-ctish SocialF.ducational Club, Organizational Mtg, 4pm.
Downstairs Bar al Panic!, 200 S. 18, Llbdlln
TBUJlSDAY, Sq,Cember 3
SUNDAY,Septm1ber 13
New Voice Steering Committee, I pm.
MCC-Omaha, 819 S. 22, All are welcome
&nl at the Firehouse Dinner Theatre, Benefit
Parent-Friends of Lesbians & Gays, Omaha,
291-6781, 2pm, FirstMclbodistCburch,6900
Cass, we$ Eotrance
Amateur Strippers in the Disco at Club 2001,
500 Swi Valley Road, Lincoln
EXCEL Spiritual Retreat, Sponsor: MCC.
Omaha, 345-2563. Preregistratin required.
8tb Anniversary Pany "Miss MAX Alumni,
Mr. MAX 2 &.3, Hypnotist Mike Lamp" The
MAX, 1417 Jactson, Omaha, 9:30pm
NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt
Display, University of Nebraska at Kearney
Comedienne "Squirrel" and her friendo
perform at D.C.'s 1019 S. 10th, 9:30pm
Jee Bowl lovitatiooal Tourney, OeneraJ Mtg,
5pm, SkyLaoes. Celller MaU. Omaha
MONDAY,Sepcm,ber21
Be/ll al the Firehouse Dinner Theatre, A
Benefit ror the Nebrasta AIDS Project
Citiz,eos for Equal .Proceciioo, 7pm. Call
ANGLE Info Line for location, 558-5303
Jess Hawk Dalcenstar pcrfonnsoo KVNO's
River City Folk Music
C,ay/Lesbian Resource Center Business Mtg
Rm 342, Nebr Union. UNL, Llocoln, 7pm.
FRIDAY, September 4
Nebraska AIDS Project, State Fair "AIDS Info
13ocxb", To volunteer, call Audrey 800-7822437 ContJn... tllroup Sept. 13 In Uncoln
Jess Hawk Dakeostar appears at the Old Time
Music Convention, Avoca, IA
SATUllDAY, September S
0/1,Coaiition !st Sat Event, 7-JOpm,
Comerslooe, 640 N. 16, Uneoln
SUNDAY, Sepcember,
Lutberan§ Concerned. 7 - 8:30pm, Kountte
Memorial Cburcll Lounge, 2650 Farnam,
Omaha,~ or 453-7137.
MONDAY, September 7
ICON Labor Day Picnic, Progressive Park,
C-OUncU Blull's, IA, $7 admission includes beer
&. pep, food available, Benefit for Nebrasb
AIDS Project and American Cancer Society.
Bi-PALS, (BiSexual People, Alternate Life
Styles), Open to all sexes, Meet al the
Cornerstone. 640 N. 16, Llncdn. 7:30pm
"Foolish Follies", Meatpocter's Show,
Benefit for P.W.A . Emergency Fund,
The MAX, 1417 Jack.son, Omaha, 9:30p.m.
TUESDAY, September8
Free & Confidential HIV Testing by Lancaster
Cow:lty Public Healrh Dcprutment. 5 . 7 p.m.
The Panic, 18th & N Slreets, Lincoln
Ice Bowl Invitational Tourny, Fundraising Mtg
7pm, The Rw, 1715Leavenwol1h, Omaha
THURSDAY, Seplffllber IO
Deadllne for September New Voice
"Send Sanu:ni Benne« to Miss Gay America",
Show at 10pm, The Pnnic, 200 S. 18, Lincoln
FRIDAY, Sepl~mber 11
NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt
Display, University of Nebraska al Kearney
EXCEL Spiritual Retreat, Sponsor: MCCOmaha, 345-2563. Preregistratin required
A.N.G.L.E's Summer Sports Fest '92 at The
MAX, The Run, and the Chesterfield
SEPTEMBER 1992
Summer Sports Fest '92 at The MAX, The
Run, and the Chesterfield, Check Im for details
"Iowa Invasion" Laura Gray beadlioes show,
The MAX, 1417 Jackson, Omaha, 9:30pm
P-FLAG/Kearney, St Luke Episcopal 2304
2nd Ave, (~)237-3870or99S.5490, 3pm
for Nebraska AIDS Project
TUESDAY, Sq,Cember 22
lee Bowl lovitatiooal TOIA'lley, Fundraising
Mtg, 7pm. The Diamond, 712S 16,0aaba
MONDAY, Sq,Cember 14
AIDS Interfaith Prayer/I !eating Sen-ice. 7pm
St Cecelias, Neb Chapel, 701 N. 40, Omaha
P-FLAG-Llncoln, 7pm. Sharing session
include gepru-ate "Under 21" group, Program;
"Who's Afraid of Project 10?," and elections,
Unitarian Church, 6300 'A', 435-4688
TUESDAY,Sq,Cember 1S
Ice Bowl Invitational Tourney, Fuodraising
Mtg, 7pm, D.C.'s, 1019South IOlh,Omaba
QUEER NATION Omaha MOdbly Mcetill8,
8:30pm Call for information 451-79fr7
Ben/ at the Firebouse Dinner Tbealre, A
K-,,ey HIV/AIDS Support Orp, 7 :30pm
Call for Info: (~234-6500.
Benefit for the Nebraska AIDS Project
Grand 1&land HIV/ AIDS Support Group
Callfortime, location: (~)381-5175
Wl!DNESDAY, September 23
&nJ at the Fuebouoe Dinner Tbeaire, A
Benefit for the Nebraska AIDS Project
Coalition for G IL Civil Rights Board Mtg,
St. Marks, 13th & R. Lincoln, 7:30pm
WEDNESDAY, September 16
OC:'93 Nebraska, 7:30p.m., 1st Unitarian
Church, 3114 Harney, Omaha, 451-7987
THUJlSDAY, Septm1ber 17
Gay/Lesbian Resource Center Busioess Mtg,
Rm 342. NebrUnion, UNL, Lincoln, 7pm
FRIDAY,September 18
"Toga Party", Club 2001, 500Sun Valley
Road, Lincoln
THURSDAY, Sq,«ember .24
"California Male" stripperll perform at The
MAX, 1417 Jackson, Omaha, 9:30p.m.
SATUR.DAY,Sepcm,ber.26
Presbyterians for Lesbian and Gay Concerns,
call for info: Cleve, 733-1360
SUNDAY, Sepcm,ber rT
"Sunday Brunch, 10am-2pm, Club 2001. 500
Sun V aUey Road, Llneoln
"The Best of Cabaret in Boy-lesque +", A
Shcza Mano Production, 9:30pm, Club 2001,
500 Sw VaUey Road. Lincoln
SATURDAY,September I!>
"Festival of Faith" 40lb anniv of Lincoln
Interfaith Council, 8am-J0pm. Devaney Sports
Comple:it, P-R.AG participating. Adroit free.
Mis.5 Gay Great Plains Pageant, Regional
Preliminary for Miss Gay America,
The MAX, 1417 Jackson. Omaha. 9:30pm
RiverCityGeoder Alliance, ForTrans-geoder/
Crossdress. All welcome. No sexual
cncowters. Box 680, Council Bluffs 5 I 502
MONDAY, ~ptember 28
Lincoln AIDS Interfaith Network Service,
SL Marks, UNLCampus, 13th & R. 7pm
SUNDAY, September .20
Omaha Men (OMEN), 3pm. Gilligan·,.
Write: OMEN, Box 3706, Omaha 68103
TUESDAY, Se1?'ember 2'
Ice Bowl Invitational Fundraising Mtg, 7pm.
Gilligan·s, 1&53 Leavenworth, Omaha
THE NEW VOICE
PAGE27
�CLASSIFIEDS
LOOKING FOR LOVE? Make sure that's all
you find. Use a lalex condom every time. OCHD
at 444-6875.
(Ap93)
LONELY?
Looking for a friend/lover? Call Infinity, a
nationwide matching servi<:e and video club for
gay men and women. 1..(,()2.848.67&>. 30 cents
or less per call.
(Oc92)
558-5313
For all the news in the community, call
A.N.G.L.E. 's Information and Refenal line at
(482) 553.5393
(Sp92)
Attelllion Artists: Figure drawing studio is held
every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m., Room 222
Richards Hall (comer IO & "T" StreelS, Lincolo).
Alternating male/female nudes. $3 for three
hours. Information: 474-0160.
(Sp92)
Would like to meet gay while women for
Friendship/Relationship. My bobbies are:
camping, movies, starlite nights. Drug/Alcohol
Free. Please write: Special Request. P.O. Box
6055, Omaha, NE 68106
(Sp92)
NATURE SUNSHINE: Encapsulated herbs,
cxtracL~. vitamins, and minerals. Independent
Distributor. D.K. Sterling Phone: 402--34.5-4717
(Mr93)
COUNSELING-Individual and relationship •
lesbian/gay issues, life changes. identity, dcciSIO!I
making, disability, abt,;c. Judith M. Giboon, M.A.
(402) 477-{;985
(Sp92)
EARN$$ and help ~ect the environment at the
same time. Earth sensitive personal and home
care products now available from a lesbian
distributor. Call Amy at 451-7987 for more
infonnation.
(Sp92)
GWM, mid-40's, wants to meet GM, especially
20-30, looking for friealship and fun times. PbJ4c>
if ~iblc. Boxholdcr, P.O. Bo~ 291, Ashland,
NE~-0291.
(Sp92)
8:30p.m. -Tl-lEARTIIURMURRAYDANCE
Quiet, Well-Endowed, Gay Italian Male, 32,
healthy, new in town. Wants to meet guys for
friends or fun! 346-9460
(Sp92)
STUDIO, LINCOLN. 5440 South Street, Suite
1600. 5 weeks (Country Western) for $25.00 or
$7.00 each session. Call .Jeff at 486-3886 for info.
or to sign up.
(Sp92)
Apartments for rent, 2 & 3 bedroom. Newly
renovated Please call Alice Bellamy, Manager/
Renlal Aged, 346-2081 642 S. 19th St., 12 Olll
firsL
(Sp92)
LAMBDA Btmons $1.00 w/SASE. State Color
Choice. Also custom made buttons. Order or
write for info. P.O.llolt 7ffi2. Omaha, NE 68H17.
(Sp92)
GAY & LESBIAN DANCE CLASSES
New sessions bcg,nrung Sunday, Sep1Cmbcr 13,
DO YOU MISS THE BATHS?? House Party in
secluded area. Men only! Group action. nudity,
videos. Larry402/Lincolnl489-3155. (Sp92)
OWF, 39, Woman alone-Just moved- taking
care of myself but need a lover. Am sensitive,
cute, with a wild imagimtion. Please respond.
P.O. Box 3842, Siou., City, IA 51102. (Sp92)
A Z7 year old woman looking for a bisexual white
woman for friendship and relationship. I like to
bowl and go dancing. Please write: Cheryl. P.O.
Box 925, BeUevue, NE 68005
(Sp92)
You work HARD and work--OUI e v e n ~
*FULlrBODY MASSAGE will talce the EDGE
OFF and provide BALANCE• Serving Gay;
Lesbian; Trans; Bi; & Hetero Communities.
Gift Certificates Available. OM/LIN APJl'J'./
INO 342-1935
(-92)
Male Roommate wanted to share 3 bed home in
Lincoln w/2 Olhers. Near campus. $240/montb,
full house privileges, everything pejd. Must like
cats. 475-9570. References, please.
(Sp92)
HOUSE FOR SALE
3BR. 213A, Bnck and stone 1iidoi. 2 car garage.
fireplace, hardwood noors. Professiomlly
decorated Gay owned·- several gay homes in
area. $45,982. Call Frank Tabor 33().3500 or
392.2073
(Sp92J
Classified ads tn lbe New Votce a/Nebraska are $3./or 20 words or less. Each additional word ts 20¢. Ads must be received b_
the 101b ofthe month preceedtng lbe month you wiSh your ad to appear.
Mail to:
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The New Voice of Nebraska
P.O. Box 3512
Omaha, NE 68103
THE NEW VOICE
SEPTEMBER 1992
�TheNewVoice
RESOURCE DIRECTORY
LINCOLN
Alcoholics Anonymous. Open \kctin~ l'ritla"
at ~pm. I if\l Pl) 11\outh ( '<.1
nerc~al14.>1~J ( 'hun..·h.
2(hh & ··1r. .f\8-521-1
•
Arbor Moon Alte-rnative Bookstore, Calhcrinc
Place. I +l8 ·· r:··. Lincoln f,R.-;()2. O pen /:aturda;
I - -lpm., call Wall~ a t -176-7:lK') ,~· 4!19--IJ\ \.f
Bi PALS (Bisexual People / Alternative Life
Styles) . l'O Bo, 81¥)1 .l , J.incoln. (.X.'i()I \kcls
IM .\Jo1KJn~ 7.30pm. Comc.:r..tonc. (up,l.:1
ir~) <Ht)
~
1 h. ;\II ~c,. .·~ \\Ckomc.
6L
Gay i\'tens Support Group. C\luu~l'lin!? Center.
12.1-1 . \dnun llldi. I X L. I .incoln 68508
~72>J-16 I C
·0111idc111ial
Lesbian Support Group,\\'umcns N:c~mm.:1.:
rc~tcr. Room 11 St·b l'nicm, t ·~1.. 1.inct,Jn.
7,
6lbl<8. -172-2597. " ·eekl) discussion group.
Lincoln Leg)on of Lesbians, l'.0 . llm ~2-15.
l.mcoln (,11501 --12-15 Femi nist coll ective,
m.-wslcucr. sur>port
Nebraska Bookstore, Hlh & R S1ccLs, I .in~"'"·
lhem.111\·c I .,rc.,1} le Section canic.s The Atln'leltc
Open Door Minislry (-102) -123-8070. Orthodox
spiritual coun~cling. No char~.
Parents/Friends or Lesbians & Gays
(P-F LAG ), Sec :S:chrnska St:1IC\\'idc·li~1ing.
Star City Lines, !lox 2 190.3. Lincoln. js;[; (>8502,
(~ )2) -IK'.l-525 I. I .cathcr duh. Etlurntional
Unh·ersity Bookstore, I-Ith & R Strc,:ts. l.incdn,
Uay Studies Section ~-arrics Books on O I. Life.
UNL Gay/ Lesbian Resource Center, Rm 3-12
:-:chr l'nion. Lincoln 68588-0-155, -172-:'i6-1-1
~,dal acti\'ilics. info & referrals. lihrnt)', su1~>ort.
The Wimmin·s Show. 12-Jpm Sunday. KZU~l.
89.:l l·XI stereo.
Womens J ournal Advocate, I'.(). Bo, 8 122(,,
Lincoln, :S:E ( ,R<,()I FeminiSI Monlhl)' Ntws1xipcr.
Voulh Tnlkline (-I02) .in-79:12. Friday &
Saturday 7pm-~1idnitc. 1 nm1ional sup1>nrt ,
;
refcrrnls, and AllJS info for callers Age 23 and
under. Project o r Coalitio n for G J, Ci>' ii Rig his
VWCA Counseling & Education Oepartmenl
-176-2802. lnfom,ation and Referral.
'
OMAHA
Alcoholics Anonymous, Live & Let Li,•e Grp.
l'cllaLuthcran. 303 S. -II S1 ., O maha, Open
~kct1 8: 15pm. 1
ng
:ric.lu)S, Info: 345-99(6
A.N.G.L.E., Inc. (. \chic, ing :S:c,\' G.i) & I .<.;.bian
l_
:~><lc;J\'Ors), BC1X :i 1.175 , Omaha. (,81'.l I. (-102)
,:.:')t{-530J, Organ11a11on fo r '.':cl\,·,,rkina
EAGLE..Omaha. l.mpl<•~t'C .-\!-i.SC.lChitjon of<fms
anc.t l.c,hi:m..:. Rc,..ourcc..· group oft~ \\.l:...t..;T 1
<
'\.,r
nw•rc inl(1rma1mn. Conta<:t S ~ lcC.ir1nc) . UI~
I )oupla, on Xlnll. Kth Floc.>r. Omaha ('8J02.
fron1nmners/"alkers.ll<>\-l:~n. O ma1'1 (>810,1
Runmn!! \\ alkmg ( 'luh (~end ~ \Sh for info)
Gay/ usbian I nforrnation & Referral Un•.
. \..c"1ccof \.'\; ( ; 1.1: .• lnc.. (-I02J558:\.l0.~
Gay/Lesbian Support Group, \ l('C ,Omal.i,
81<> S 22nd. \-15-25<,\ T111,'<ia) < 7:,\(~1111
Women·s Support Group, \ICC ,O m.~ha.
8 19 ~- 22nd• .\-15 2:;GJ, \ lcc1s Saturd.iys 11am
Wome11Sp,1cc. lk•., 2-1712. O m;iha. l\'EC.812-107 12, qu,111c rl~ \1aga;.irtc offers place for lesbian
womc:n s , 01ccs to be heard. $$ for~ issues.
Voulh Support Group, sponsored b) P-FL.\ G
Ornal.~ (,'haptcr. !--or g:.t}, lesbian youth and ltkR
<
llk.'stmmng SC'<unht) 1 tk:S. aecs IJ to 2 1. ~lccts
~
Saturda)s, For Information: Call 291..6781 .
HAIR CARES, "\at'I l--oundat1on hair-drCS<,,(,"f'i
hdp111g: <>lhcr lmir<ln.·sM.'rs h, 111~ ,,·ilh .\ lDS.
l -8(X I. \IRC\l<U, Omaha. Jt,d) 3.\J•.n29
)-I
t .utherans Concerned. Js:1 Sunda) 7-8:.'\0pm.
Kountze \ lcmorial 1.uth C hurch I A
>ungc, 2650
l·nrnam, Omaha . .\-15--1(18() or -15'.l-71.17.
Melropolilan Community Church of Omaha
J 173, Omaha, >:E68 10i
.\!ailing .-\udrcss:
Scni~-cs held at 819 S . 22SI., Omaha. :,.!E
\\'t>rship Scr,·icc.s a l 10:20am
ll"'
Omaha Meatpackers, T.calhcr l.c,·i C lub "ilh
focus on .-\IDS funtlraising. Call: -155-6876
Omaha Men O MEN, Box '.1706 O maha 68103
~lcn intcrestec.J in Jllc'l.SCuHnity ma~ulinc imaec
~lccts .l ru Sunda} . 3 pm. l 'suall) al Gillii:;u1·s
Omaha Play"rs Club (OPC), l'O Box 3+163
Omaha. :S:e 68 13-1. (-102) -151 -7')87, (-1()2) 3-123512. Lcalhcr S\ I. education anti pla) group.. \
men , and women s iroup. Call for lnfonnati,>n.
O LIS (Our Love Is Special), Box 11:\.\.,. Onu,ha
68111 Supportsocial grp for women of all colors
Overeaters Anonymous 1~11111xkl Plush Grp.
Wednesdays at 7:30pm, Fmmfr tmd Fne11d.,
Building. 3(}.I() :,,.;, 102. Omah.i
l'arenls/f rlends or Lesbians & Gays
(P-FLAG ). Sec l\'chraska Statewide li~1inp.
Presbyterians for Lesbian & Gay Concerns
(-I02) 733-1360: Cle\'e. Meets iast Saturcl;;y
Janrnlf} -October. 2nd Saturday in December
:S:u J\'O\'Clllbcr mccli ng
•
River City Mixed Bowling League. Presidcnl E \ Iucllcr (I) -166- 1789. \ ·.P. - CIJCI) I <..'hrislcnsen
:1-16-769'). Treasurer - ~like Shearer .~-1(,--IJ JO.
Sund:,) . 3pm. Sk) I .anes. -12 & Center, Onuiha
River Cily Ge.oder Alliance, P.O.Dox (,80.
Council Bluffs. IA 51502 l"or all who enjoy
cross .gender couunuuitv. . \ll oric111"1ions
wekome. ~o SC'i.t.k1I cncouiucrs. ~ feels munlhl) .
River C ity Mixed Chorus, l'.0. Box .\2(,7.
Omaha. (,81(J:i-02<,7. -15.l-~
\'olun1ccr
chonL~ fr~r nay Lc-sbian .Sensitive pcc.1pk.
con~inuo;:ne:.._, raising. and llRl l)I~acti,·itic-._,<"'
Seventh D.ar Adv~nti.st Kinship, Inc.
~Jccllngs, mlnrrmu1on. supporl f<.lr l..cshians &
Oa), (-102)-1:1 1-5<.I I or 1-8\JO.+<.,,\ Y-Sl>A.
Cilizens For Equal Prolcctioo, l'.C J, I.lox 5.'i.~
( hna1.m. (~155-0.5-»t ) .cg.isla1i,l" acli<1n group
,,orkrnp tnr I luman f<1pht~nrd1nancr:
T wo Whttlers of Omaha (TWO) M.C.. llm
.~21(,. Omaha. <l810J. >-:t.ll ac1ivc al prcscnc time.
SEPTEMBER 1992
Wo,nrn of (he Plains, PO Box 24712, Omaha.
NE 68124. Bring ,,omc:n·._ culture h:tc.:k to Omaha
THE NEW VOICE
STATEWIDE
Alcoholics Anonymous, Grand Island. Open
Mcctmg 12noon Sunda)s. (J08)216 8610.
Alcoholics Anonymous. Kearney. Open
\lcc1,ng I 2ooon Saturdays. (.\(18)236-86 Hl.
Coalition for Gay /Lesbian CivU Rights. Dox
9-1882. l.mt"ln68509 Ad\'ocac) group, lobbies,
newslencr. socials. llus,ncss Mtg. 3rd Tucsd.1y,
7 :30pm, 81 ~larks, t3 & R: 1st Saturday Social
hcnt. Cornerstone. 6-IO N 16. Lincoln. 7- IOpm
DC in '93, Box 3-1-16.l. Omaha 68 13--1-0-163.
.\m) Marie :. reek (-102) -151-79!!7
Gay & Lesbian Assoc. of Greater Nebraska
for i nro send sclf-atltlr<:sscd, stump,:d <:1l>'el~
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1 : (,I.AUN, B,>x 15-16, Kcarnc} , :S:F. (,8!W!
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Imperial Court of Nebraska, ll<,x '?.m.Omaha
68102 Social oru for :xh anc.:c1uc:nt of gav society
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Bw;iness Mecti~i Isl ~londay
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Uncoln/Lancasler Drug Projects, 610
l.1ncoln. (-IOZ) -175-5161, Dennis lloffman.
Case ~lgr. Outpt chcm,cal <lcpcndcncv 1x
, .. hilc affirming sexuality, Sliding FOO Scale
MATCHALL MATCHM AKERS. P.O. Box
82281.1.incoln, NE 68501 -2281. \\'rile for info.
l'ublish G .L.U. Date lkxlk. l'ersonal ad: $5 for JO
words. 25 cents each add'I "~,rd. Ca.,hicr°H hockmoney order to G.I .. B.
New VoiccofNebmska, ll<t, J512. Omah368103.
Mgazinc for Lesbian Ua) communit} . Deadlnc
,s 10th of mnnlh. Subscriplion<; $19·)Cat.
Parents-Friends of Le.sblans & Gays (P-FLAG)
*.Kearney: meet 3pm. 3rtl Sunday, St J,uke·s
hp,scopal.(308) :\82-0752 or (3<l8) 995-5-190.
Correspondence 10: Pl'l.,\O. 1320 8th .-\\'c..
I loldrcg.c. NE <,89-19
*Bm -137-1, Lincoln, :S:E (.X.-;(J-1. (-1()2) -135-1(,88,
~h,et:,-IU!Tues. 7pma1 L'nituianChurch.
r,l<Xl ' ,\· .s1.. AlsnGmui-: for_famil) of people
wnh 111\ . and Ga) l.cshian \ o ulh.
* 2912 l.)1mwnn<J Dr.. Omaha. :S:E (,!!123,
29 1-1',78 1. \lccts 2nd Sund,1\' al 2 p.m.,
Is( l ·11i1cd \ lctln>disl. 7020 Cass Street.
Queer Nalion, Bo, .l-1-1(,\. Omaha. ~c (,813-1~W,J. ( ira~"'.n~,~~ rnililanl organi,.a1 itm work to
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Sexual minorities -- Nebraska -- Omaha; Queer Omaha Archives; magazines;
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1992
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Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers, Archives & Special Collections, Criss Library, University of Nebraska at Omaha
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