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JULY
1992
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NOT IRRESPONSIBLEJUST DIDN'T STOP TO THINK
BEFORE I WROTE
By Sharon Van Butsel
While I was trying to keep my head afloat
during the chaos that immediately preceded Pride
Week and Coronation. I received a phooe call
&om an iratereaderoftheNew Voice who took
great affront atmy dcsaiption ofSouth Omaha as
"redneck". He said I had been "irresponsible" and
he demanded a rettaction. Unforrunau.ly, he
called at a time when I had no ~ t y for
additional stress and used a word that pushes
buttons immediately. Ourdiscussion was heau,d
and it was only after 1 had a chance to reflect on
the situation, that J reoognized there was some
truth to the statements he had made.
I will not acknowledge that using the term
"redneclc" was irresporwble, but it was thoughtless. Obviously, there are very many tolerant,
good. loving people living in South Omaha. Many
were at the Triangle Bar the night that Sanuni
performed. Obviously, many gays and lesbians
live in South Omaha. I know at least a dozen
myself. The use of generalizations and stereotypes to describe an area or a people only perpetuates myths and prejudices. For that, I apologize.
I also apologize to the gentleman who called
for not taking the time to just listen to his con-
cerns. He had no way of knowing that I was
immersed in preparations for one or the many
campaign shows leading up to coronation as well
as trying to complete the typing and typesetting
for the next issue of the magazine. Nor did he
have any way or knowing that I am a constan1
supporter of inclusivity in our language and our
community. Nor didhehaveanyway of knowing
my personal battle against prejudice, including
during the years that I lived in South Omaha.
Nor was it his responsibility to know those
things. It is his responsibility to let his opinions
be heard and I hope that he docs respond to my
invitation that he writes a letter to the editor that
I can include in the next issue.
EDITORIAL COMMENTS OF THE NEW VOICE STAFF
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!
By Sharon Van Butsel
I am writing this at the last rninute--a result of the chaos that comes when your spouse decided to
run for a position as Emperor ofthe Imperial Court ofNebraska. TIie eiection will beheld this weekend
so I write this without having any idea of the outt,orne, but the sentiments are true no matter what the
outcome of the election.
I'm really proud of my spouse (Carla, aka Alrac of Sasnak). She's been a strong supporter of the
Imperial Court since the first year that we were together. One of the first events we allcnded was
Coronation VII, a glittering, glamourous affair that delighted my spouse from rural Kans:is She loved
the head dresses worn by the visiting courts and the sequined gowns and the pomp and etrcurnstance.
She watched people going forward to receive plaques for their service to the Imperial Court during the
year, and she leaned over to me and said, "Someday I'm going to be part of all that"
The opportunity came two years later when Deb was crowned Athena Il and named Carla as her
Lady Royale. Before the end of the year, Deb resigned and Carla assumed the title of Athena IL She
became a member of the Board or Governors and quickly was named an officer, serving as vicepresiden~ acting treasurer, and president at various times. But then the old desires surfaced and Carla
decided to become a candidate-- not for Athena. because she didn't want to represent just the women;
not for Empress--she doesn't like wearing dresses weU enough for that; but for Empcror--a position
where she could represent both the men and the women in the community.
Carla's goals were well thought out ~d specific--she wanted to see ICON activ.e iJ! new areas and
in all the bars; she wanted a Royal Farruly that truly represented all the commuruty in ge.nder, age,
sexual orientation. talents--as diverse a Royal Family as she could put together; and, most of all, she
wanted to have FUN!
Carla's a real comic when she gets on stage and she has a creative mind that comes up with some
delightfully unique approaches to life. As Emperor she hoped to be able to use her talents to widen
the scopeofICON events and to m"!<e them all FUN! Her c~_gn r ~ ~ commitment- ~
held functions at our home, at the Diamond. the Chesterfield, Gilligan s, and D.C. s. She took part in
the shows at the MAX and wore her campaign shirt proudly as she joined the Soul Food SWlday at the
Run. For people that don't drink much. we certainly spent a lot of time in the barsl Oh, well, they're
fun places to be. Carla continued her commitment to diversity and chose co-campaign managers, male
and female, Scott Resek andJoJo Morrison. Carla also decided thatsheneeded a male persona for her
campaign so she created Alrac of Sasnak (Carla from Kansas spelled backwards. in ease you hadn't
realized that), self-proclaimed prince of the land south of Alcsarbcn. We made costumes and
developed a whole history for this persona. Actually it was a lot like the pretending we did as children
when we would make up stories. And it was FUN!
The campaign was busy and, at times, too hectic. The com~li'?n was to_ogh. Stev~ Koeller is '!11
experienced campaigner and he chose strong people to help with his campaign. Tarru and Phoenix
were always presen~ even though they were running unoppos«I.
All of the candidates were looking a little tired by the time it was over.
And that's where we are in the story. It's only a little while until the election and coronation.I don't
know if Carla will be elecu,d or if Steve will be elected. However, the outcome is not real1y what is
important. What is important is 1h11 Carla did what she wanu,d to do. She ran for Emperor of the
Imperial Co11r1. She publicly state<! that she felt a womaneouldr~esent both the men and the women
just as a man has represented both in the past. She created a delightful male peBOO& and she had fun
while she did it! Thanks to all of you for you support.
The New VokeotNtbrub
P.O.Bm3S12
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Steering committee and Staff
Sharon Vaneut• • EditOt
Dlclc Brown - Advenising 451 ·4737(H) 4S3-6688(W)
Sharon llcCot1noy · SecretarylOisbit>ulion
~~-:,e~:ls~~urer
Arny llw IIMk
Lony WlHblood. Lincoln Distribution
Cheri Loof•Bavoard - Fea111re Wri1er
Bloke
THE NEW VOICE
OF NEBRASKA,
THANKS ALL
THOSE IN THE
COMMUNITY
WHO SUPPORTED
THE ACTIVITIES
OF THIS YEAR'S
PRIDE
CELEBRATION!
Gary E. - Typist
Morl<M1-
JULY 1992
C.rto Peterson - Typing & Layoul
A.J. • Feature Writer
THE NEW VOICE
PAGE 1
�LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
PLEASE CONTRIBUTE
A messaa_e lo the couru of the land:
Tina Tanner, the Al»olule Twenty.Second
Empress of San Francisco. was. inMarch. brulally
allllCted. She was Slllb,d from behind and hit on
thebldcofthehead with baseball bats. Heukull
was cracked open and she was in inlellSivc surJ..-Y for ov« five how.. Since that time, she was
m a coma and under medical care at the Kaiser
Foundllion Medical Facility in Redwood City,
c.Jifomia. On April 20, Tina died &cm the
injuries inllided by this sc:nselus violent assault
On April 25th. a benefit entitled Nigltl of a
Thous/111d Drags was held in loving tribute to u,
Empressofepicproportions. Thiseven1featured
an unsurpuscdcasl ofthe best drag pa-formm in
the City of San Francisco and beyond. Included
were guest emcees and celetrity bartenders rrom
every aspect of the commuruty including the
Chief of Police, the Maror, Supe:visors, and
olher politicos and celebl'llies. Pledges totaling
$12.000 wue collected uid donated lo the Tina
Tanner Relief Fund.
Unusedfundsweredonuedtoa01y/Lesbi.ut
VictimsofViolentCrimesPundinTmaTann«' s
name. Since the April even~ anadditional$4,000
has been collected for the fund, according lo
Sieve Lindsay of Lily's (wh«e the event wu
organized and held). Grants will be given oUl
starting in the fall.
For !hot<, of you who wish to conlribu1e to
this fund and who wish to convey your regards to
this lribute lo Tina. plcue malce checks payable
ID the lmpezial Board of Trustees, c/o Lily's, #4
Valencia Stree~ San Francisco, CA 94103.
U you have further questions or commen.lS
please contact: Steven Rueb« or Sieve Lindsay,
c/o Lily's. Thank you for your help.
Steven Ruchcr
YOU LET ME DOWN!
Dear New Voice,
I just wanted to express my disappointment
withtheOaycommunity,ingcncral,fortheitlack
ofsupport for theEntertainezofthe Year Pageant
on May 17th. Un!ortunatelyevcryonewiUlosein
the end, when Amanda doc:ides to present her
talent clscwh«e, wh«c more individuals will
appreciate hereft'oris. WesWld to lose one of the
" best" cnt«tainers Lincoln uid Omaha has ID
off«.
The feud between the Motto and the Max is
un«'r ridiculous and ID think because of such a
situ11Jon, people were boycotting lhe event, is
really sad. Undcntandably, these events are not
geared for evezyone, but to suggest someone
would never perform again in Omaha if they
entered the con~ is und<nnining the efforts of
Amanda. and the individuals who helped with the
pageanL
11'1 aad. given the pressures placed upon the
COftUIII.IUty, that we have to trea1 one anolher
with 10 little respect.
Jeff Barnbokh
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Dear New Voice,
I was going IO write a scathing !cue: bu~
having had time ID think about it. I've decided it
isn't wotth my aouble, time. and effort.
Surr.ce it to say that the 50s/60s n.igbl has
comeandgone. Thoseofuswhowercthcremade
our own party and had a good time. As for those
of you who didn't attend, don't complain that
!hue's ''nothing out theze"foryou. You had the
opportunity and wut.od it
Quite frankly, itdocsn '1mat1ertome because,
in addition ID having my say about the S0s/60s
nigh~ this is my goodbye to Omaha. Indeed. it's
my goodbye to Nebraska. I no longer have a
reason to stay. lt'snow time tomoveonandmalce
a belier life for myself. I have no idea whae I'm
going ... yet Ob. I have it narrowed down. •• ID
five or six states (smile).
Those of you who didn't want to be around
me but didn't have the guts to tcll me to my face
will b<: glad to see me go. Trust me, I won't miss
you, e,thet.
What I regret is leaving those who, for years,
were aequainlances and became &iendl wilhin
the past
I regret leaving th•= friends I've
made within the past year uid I will sorely miss
those who went tluough a lot of trial& and lribulations with me and wnaimg my friends. To all
of you I wish God's Blessings. I love you all
To whomever is lefi. all I canny is it's been
reaJ and, on ooca.sion. it·s been nice. But I can•t
rear,
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THE NEW VOICE
JULY 1992
�FEATURES
PRIDE
by Scott L. Lowther
The night sky twinkles with sws and the air
is thick, laced with thedowntownaromaofcoffee
in the making. YOIJl18 pys and lesbians all ovet
Omaha make fmal reviews in the mirror before
embarking on a fantasy evening under adilfen:nt
sky ... a sky lit byanarrayofcolorcdand twirling
lighis, reflected offbillowy puffs of smoke which
petmeate the room. The scent of man-swea,
lesther, and designer cologne titillates each
patron's noslrils ass/he skillfully maneuvers into
position for ... the hunt.
Does this sound familiM? Whether we like it
ou10~ this is the limited image many people, gay
and siraighl alike, have or the gay community.
We are thought of as a bunch of narcissistic, self.
involved, well-dressed groupies who spend our
time looking for Mr. Goodbar, or worse, cruising
for sex in parks and public resttooms. They think
when we're not busy fornicating ourselves into
oblivion, we're shopping 'lill we drop al the
nesrest mall.
Maybe we have to admit we've urned this
stereotype. After all, stereotypes usuall,Y stem
out of some connection with the iruth, don I they?
For example, how many gay publications don't
include full-page color ads for sex in every form
imaginable? How many city parks couldn '1 one,
if so inclined, fmd men having sex with othet
men? Haven't we all heard couples explain that
they don't go to the bars because they don't want
to be exposed to "the meat market" mentality
there?
It seems our community rewuds us as individuals for being the younges~ best-looking, bestdressed, and best-built; howevet, !here is liule
reward for behaviors which don', somehow,
relate to our ability to hunt down and capture the
best-looking "hunk" at the bar on a Saturday
night
Consequently, many of us have responded to
this community norm by purchasing designet
clothing and colognes, the latest hairstyles, tanning packages, jewehy, sporlS cars, designer fur.
niture, and the list goes on. We enact the selffulfilling prophecy. We become expetlS al projecting an external image !hat is consistent with
what we have learned will be rewarded.
O.K. What's wrong with that, you aslc?
Maybe nothing, but since each of us is on an
individual journey through life, it's important we
aff'arm ourselves in whatever ways make us each
feel good about who we are. Tiu$ isoot to say that
there isn't benefit in feeling good about how we
look or how our homes look, but i t ' s ~
that counlS. Many individuals within the gay/
lesbian community have long been concerned
less with external appearances and more with
spirirual or political gains. I'd like to encourage
the entire community to take a look at the importance of these shifts in our values and beliefs
First, there is oothing wrong with individuals
within our community enjoying the bar airnosl)here. It is riot intended that people be condemned for attempting to meet other in public
parks, or for our purchases of nice clothing and
home furnishings in shopping malls.
What is necessary, I think. is for our community lo determine our collective focus for the
future. Weneed to establish clear goals that work
to our benefit instead of to our detriment For
example, one goal might be to reduce s1raigh1
society's fear and hatted of gays. In order to
accomplish this wemightdecide we need to show
slraights how similar we are and reduce their
focus on our differences.
We might also decide we want to reward
"socially acceptable" behavior within our community which does not bring our community to
the negative auention of s1raigh1 society. Things
such as keeping our private par1S out of the
public's eyemi~I &.o a long way toward improvmg our stercotyp,e unage.
We might identify a need to provide recreational places for gayAcsbiancouplcs whodonOI
wish to interact within a "singles" environment al
the bars every time they go out together. This
service could demonslrate to straight society that
gays/lesbians who are so inclined can and do
maintain relationships for long periods.
Also, since gays/lesbians presumably esrn
the same incomes as their siraight counterparis in
their respective professions, yet many gays/lesbians do not have the same "familial" responsibilities slraight men/women do, individuals and
couples in our community enjoy a high degree of
"disposable income." Perhaps, by channeling a
greater petcentage of this money into our own
political actions groups, we would be empowered
to continue lo introduce pro-gay legislation, and
to let curreru policy-makers and politicians know
we are a powerful, organl2ed minority that intends to be paid attention to.
Why do we need to develop clear and concise
goals for om community? What do we care what
s1raigh1 society thinks of us?
We need to remember that gays/lesbians are
a minority within a larger society comprised
moslly ofslraightindividuals. Mostofus,either
by choice or be necessity, live and interact within
this sttaight society. Therefore, if we ever hope
to achieve true accep<ance, understanding. and
equality. weneedtoemphasizeoursimilarities ...
not our differences.
Who should determine our goals? How do
we establish a plan for achieving them? Who's
going to do it? What do we need?
It is important thatourcommunity's goals be
determined by our own members. We have
various groups already in place to assist in the
implementation of our goals, once they're set 1
because to avoid them may cause us to lose the
believe each individual has a responsibility,
battle we oow wage for equality, acceptance, and
understanding of our alternative lifestyles.
A.N .G.l.E., I.C.O.N., D.C. '93, and Cltluns for
Equal Protection (C.F.E.P.) need your support
and assistmce. They also need your donations of
$5.00, $25.•, or whatever you can afford.
Call theA.N.G.l.E. Information Line at 5585303 and come to the next meeting of the group
of your choice. Help us determine what our
community wanis to say and how we should go
about saying it.
We recently celebrated GAY PRIDE
WEEK. We have much to be proud of, both
currently as well as historically. We have earned
the right to enjoy the diversity our community
already offers, but we need to continue to work
toward the passing oflegislation that affirms and
protecis us as a community. Nothing can replace
feeling good about ourselves individually, but as
a community, we need to work toward equality,
and the place to start is by determining the values,
beliefs, and stereotypes we want to project, encourage, and reward.
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JULY 1992
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THE NEW VOICE
JULY1992
�FEATURES
PRO-CHOICE AND I VOTE!
(A Male Feminist Perspective)
SPEAKING AT
AFFIRMATION DAV
by Pat Phalen
Pro-Choice and Pro-Life are issues that create hot fcelinas. These issues cause physical
abuse, propcny damage, and separation in families, between friends, and among co-workers.
There really does not seem to be so much division
between theu faclioos with the contention tlw
persons in the Pro-Choice side of the issue are
merely asking to be resperu,d for their opinions.
The "Choice/Llfe" issue 1w three main focuses for discussion. First, Religion. In the
~ominale Christian church. God allows for
mdividuals to make choices; that is what "separates hi.mans from animals." Proponaus of ProLife wish to deny this God from working within
those individuals looking t1 making the choice
for termination of a pregmncy. A Pro-Choice
contention is that if indeed God is unmerciful and
if they make the "incorrect" choice, they are
laking thtt responsibility upon themselves. Letting God work within the individual is something
Pro-Lifers would restrict. thereby supcrs<ding
the omnipotent power of God.
The second iuue is the "Rose by any Olher
n1111e ... ". Simply put, an abonion is 111 abortion
is an abonion. Many Pro-Lifers would permit
abortion in the case of incest. rape, threat of life
ofeitherfetusormothcr. Pro-Choicepeoplemay
argue that. if abortion is permiUed in one case,
then no restriction should apply. This issue
becomes muddied when abortions are available
only to those who can convince a coun and/or
doctor to perform thesurgcryor have the economic
means to remove any restrictions.
The third iuuecontains somcauraofracism
and sexism. Tiuoughout history, law, have~
made, witholll argument. by men and. predominantly by white men. Inso doing, men have again
irnposcdtheirwiUoverwomenand, byddinition,
this is sexism. When white males prevent those
of lower economic status from obtaining proper
health ~ and education. and being that many
women • and women of com. are economically
disadvantaged. we have issues of levclism and
racism. Laws must stop t1 our skin. our bodies.
When the opportunity occurs for women to have
control over their own bodies and minds, then this
issue can be reasonable resolved.
The Pro-Lifers argue about the "taking of a
life." No matter how small tho numbers of
terminations because of incest • ct.al. • versus
"convcruencc.." if taking a life is permitted. it
must be cauistcntly permitted.
One life cannot be made more valuable than
another lire. The argument for life just docsn 't
seem to follow since many Pro-Lifers arc also
advocates of the death penalty. If "Abortion is
Murder," then "The Death Penalty is Murder."
How can one be more "okay" than the other?
Taking a life is taking a life.
In my experience as an eacort at one of
Omaha's two clinics (which perfonn, among
other services, abonions), l have come up against
many different individuals,somc from Operation
Rescue, some "independents." When rocks a.re
thrown. tear gas exploded. tacks strewn in
driveways. and jeering. taunting remarks thrown,
I truly become confused as to what Jesus Christ
meant when He said, "Love your neighbor."
reprinted from the Alliance,
a publication of US WEST women
JULY 1992
by Deb Archer
On April 8, 1992. I did a very ordinary thing:
I stood for 20 minutes and spoke to an intimate
gathering of about 7S people, many of whom
knew me. I had spoken before to much larger
gatherings and even to downright hostile audiences. Heck. every semester I walk cold turkey
into aroom full offint-year college students. But
the evening of April 8 WU something complelely
different . far the fint time in my life, f spoke
publicly as a le$bian.
While I consider what I did to be "ordinary"
• in the sense that I 1111 a lcsbian so it seems to me
less than spectacular to actually speak u a lesbian
• the experiences resullina from my speaking
have been extraordinary.
When I finished speaking, 1 OFFICIAL
felt tremendously powerful
and free • I wu 12111, completely out as who I am. I felt
whole. There were hugs and
congratulations and newspaper reporters. I walked homo
from campus. occasionally
lnakingintoastip-~
kind of thing, hand-m-hand
with
lover. She was proud
of me, was proud of Ill of us,
and we beamed right back at
the headlights corning down
17th Street.
talk about i~ please feel free."
My students were am.uing. They asked me
why I decided to speak out. if there had been
repercus,ions from my department, when did I
realize I was homosexual, and so on. One student
apologized to me and to the class because he
thou&lu he might have unwittingly made a
homophobic remark a few weeks earlier. Finally,
one student asked why I hadn't told the class 11
the beginning of the semCllcr. I gave him many
reasons but said the bollOm line was my own
internalized homophobia · my fear that students
wouldn'tlikemeifthey"lcncw."Thisyoungman
looked me straight in the eye and said, "Well.
that', just bullshit!" I •ave
SPONSOR him an "A." (Just kiddln,I)
Other atudcnts were completely nonchalllll. "Hey, I
saw the DN; so you're alesbian huh? Can we have clw
outside today?"
Overall, it WU a 99 .9'1,
positive and rewarding experience. hubtnct. l '1. for the
handfulofanonymous''nasty"
~ calls I got after speak.
mg. ldon'tthinkl'vcrcllized
yet the run impact ofbreaking
own ailence, but ,e.crt,apa
this is something I will never
The next day, there were
fu1Jy ~asp. "Coming out."
morehugaandcongratulations
acccpc,ng myself and others,
~•
has~ a progrusfon for me
frommycolleaguesintheEnglish department People I
· aprogrcaaion which I'm still
barely knew stopped me m thehallwa)'. to tell me in the midst of. I do know that it feels different to
what a brave and important thing I d done. I menow, walkingaroundcarnpua, walking around
hadn't a1ticipated such attention. so it wu a bit the city. Somehow it feels to me more mx
overwhelming and disconcerting. But I have to campus, more mx city, than it did before.
adrni~ it felt great.
Still, I was very nervous about going to teach, EDITOR'S NOTE: On April 8. 199'2, Cl.SA
considering that my name was plastered all over celebrOltd A/finMlion Day on the UNL compiu.
tho front page of the Doily Nebras""'1. I smoked Deb Archer spou at this program. She is a
a quick pack of cigarettes, then wallced into the graduale stlUiml and ttachif18 assislalll wiJh the
classroom. "Well, l guess most of you have seen E,ig/ishDtporlmenl at UNL. Tlus is lier OI/XOU/11
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and trcatmenL He hu called for lhe full implemcntstion of bolh Presidential Commission reports on AIDS, reporu compleicly ignored by lhe
Bush Administration. In addition, Clinton has
called for lhe launching of a "Manhaltsn-iypc
Project" to find a cure for AIDS, ending the
burelllCratic red-llpC preventing lhe release and
development of AIDS drugs. and allowing federal money 10 be used for condom distribution
and needle exchange programs.
"Oovemor Clinton supports expanding lhe
defmition of AIDS to enable the sick to obtain
bcnellis and he will expand drug trials to include
womcnandpeopleofcol«." swes Randy Klose.
HRCF board co-chair. 'These are issues lhat
George Bush and Ross Perol have never addressed Bill Clinto11 doesn'I nccd an education
on AIDS. He knows 1h11 lheepidemic is spreadinl
whileourgovttnmeJ11ignoreslhcprcssingnceds.
Bush's record and Ptt01's rernarb indicate a
lack of concern and undcrslanding of what
AmericaisallabouL ThcywanttodividcAmerica
into '1oups and factions, while Bill Clinton wants
to bring us together as I nation," Laura Altschul
said. '"ro quote Governor Clinton. 'we arc all a
part of thesamecommll1.iiy, and we'd beuerswt
behaving as if we arc.'"
In a widely noted speech given in Los Angeles on May 18, 1992, Clinton told an overflow
crowd of lesbian and gay supporters lhat they
represenled "acommuni1yof our nation's gifled
people whom we have been willing to squander."
ClinlOn lhanlced lhc lesbian and gay commll1.iiy
"Coryourcourageandyourcommitmentandyour
scrv,cein thefaceoflhetcrrorof AIDS. When no
one was offering a helping hand. and when it was
dark and lonely. you did not wilhdraw, insleld
yourcachedoultoolhcrs. And lhis whole nation
has bcncl'ited already in ways most people cannoc
even imagine from the courage and com.mitme:n1
and lhescnscof communily which you p,acticc."
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HRCF ENDORSES
BILL CLINTON
The Human Rights Campaign fw,d announced its endorsanenl of Albnsu Governor
Bill ClinlOn for Prcsiden1 of lhc United Scaies. 11
is lhc fim time in the eleven year history of lhe
group lhat i1has chosen toendorseacandidaic for
President.
"Governor Clinton hu made ii clear Iha! he
will fig/II to end di$c:rimination agains1 lesbian
and gay Americans and will push to secure funding
for our health care concerns," noics Laura
Altsehul, co-chair of HRCF's board of direc1ors.
"Afttt 1welve years of ignorance, inaction, and
indifference, the choice in 1992 is 100 importanl
for our communiiy to scand on thc sidelines.
Every lesbian and gay American has an impor1an1
stake in removing George Bush from office and
putting Bill Clinton into lhe While House."
Tim Mcfeeley, executive director of the
campaign fund noted lhll Govttnor Clinton had
been among thc fast caooidales to answer a
detailed queslionnai?e on lesbian and gay issues
earlier lhis year. ''On issues ranging Crom discrimination in Ille miliwy to AIDS education,
Bill Clinton is on lhe ,ide of lesbian and gay
Americans," Mcfeeley stsled. "George Bush
and Ross Ptt01 offer us a fu111re of more delay,
more disaimination, and more dealh and denial.
We need Bill ClinlOn because he represents a
chance to accure real change for our country, our
communiiy, and our cause."
In the campaigns fund's presidential questionnaire. Govemor Clinton stated clearly his
position on several issues of vital imponancc IO
lesbians and gay men. Here are some of rus
responses:
Cays and lesbians In the military
"I believe patriotic Americans should have
the rig)II IO serve the country as a member of lhc
IIlned forces, wilhou1 regard 10 sexual or
affeetstional orientstion."
ExecuUve order ending dlsc,limlnatlon In
Federal employment
"1 lhink it is imperative !hat lhc Uni1ed S1ates
Govttnment work actively to end discrinwwion
against gays and lesbians. Disaimin.ttion in
federal hiring or con~ting is absolu1ely unacceptsble to me, and would be banned by executive order in my administration."
OpposlUoo to
mandatory HN testing
"While icsting and early dciection arc a vital
component in lhe fight agains1 AIDS. I believe
we musl act vigilantly 10 protect lhe individual's
right to privacy."
In addition to lhose responses. Clinl<ln has
pledged to wage "areal war on AIDS,"including
fully funding lhe Ryan White CARE Act and a
program of education and prevenlion, research
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NATIONAL CONVENTION
EVENTS SCHEDULE
Below is a running schedule of gay/lesbian
and AIDS-nolaled events planned to take place
during and aroW>d lhe Democratic and Republi-
can National Conventions lhis rummer.
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
July 13-16
Madison Square Cardtn
New York City
Monday, July 13:
Delegate Reception, sponsored by the Human Rights Campaign Fund (HRCF). Evening.
Dc1Ai!s: (202) 6284160.
Tuesday, July 14:
Ma.ssive AIDS march and rally sponsored by
United for AIDS Action. a coalition of mono than
70organizations. (212) 337-1227.
Wednesday, July 15:
Presidential Nomination Roll Call. Evening.
Madison Square Garden.
Thursday, )uly 16:
Nominee Accepw,ce Speech. Evening.
Madison Square Gasden.
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
August 17-ZO
Houston Astrodome
Houston, Texas
Saturday, August 15:
ACT UP/Republican National Convention
(RNC)receptionandarrival. Possiblcfundraiscr.
Dc1Ails to be announced (TBA). (816) 753-5930.
Sunday, August 16:
Pre-action rally for Mooday's march sponsored by ACTUP/RNC. DetailsTBA.(816)7535930.
Anti-Hate Crimes action organized by the
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. Dcl4ils
TBA. (202) 332-6483.
Monday, August 17:
AIDS Rally and March sponsored by ACT
UP/RNC Crom Herman Park to Asll'Odome.
4:30pm. (816) 753-5930.
Oclcgate Reception sponsored by HRCP.
Dc1Ai!s TBA. (202) 638-4160.
Tuesday, Auaust 18:
Miliwy Discrimination Action organized by
Queer Nation/Houston. DetailsTBA. (713)521Tho campaign fund's decision 10 endorse a
candidllC forprcsidcnl marks amajoreveJII in the
organiution·s development. For ovtt a decade.
lhe group has focused on lobbying Congress.
conuibuting to Congrc"ional and Senate candida1es tluough iis political action commiuce. and
organizing in the grass roots. "The crucial decisions affecting lhe lives of lesbians and gay men
during the nexl four years will be made by lhe
Presickn1 of the United StsleS," Randy Klose
says.
"We have lhc opportunity to helpelccta man
who is far and away the best candidate our
communiiy has ever had as a nat.ional party
nominee," McFcelcy nolCS. "Bill Clinton believes
1h11 lesbian and gay Americans an, part of the
mainstream of American life. More lhan any
olhcr major candidaie in history, Bill Clinton has
sought and earned the support ofour communiiy."
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8674.
''Target S1ate Dclegaics" sponsored by ACT
UP/RNC all day. (816) 753-5930.
Wednesday, August 19:
Domestic Partnership ''Mlrl)l-ln" sponsored
by Queer Nation/Houston II noon. Deuils TBA.
(713) 527-8674.
Mothets' March sponsored by United For
AIDS Action. Details TBA. (212)337-1127.
Presidential Nomination Roll Call at lhe
AJtrodome. Evening.
"Pick Your Enemy" organized by ACT UP/
RNC all day. (816) 753-5930.
Thursday, August ZO:
Bush Accep1ance Speech at lhe Astrodome.
Evcrting
OTHER EVENTS:
''Ctme Out Voting," gay and lesbian voier
registration drive wilh video public service announcemcn1S and olhtt information, prior to lhc
general election. Contacl Sieve Smilh. (202)
462-8970 or HRCF, (202) 6284160.
JULY 1992
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OPENLV GAV CANDIDATES
PEROT FAUX PAS
Possible presidential conlender Ross P<tot
told ABC News' Barbara WaliersonMay30 !hat
he would not hire opcnlr. gay and lesbian ~pie
in his cabinet anddoesn tthinkit's "realisuc" for
homosexuals to serve in the militlry.
"I don't want anyone there that will be a point
of controveisy with the American people... It
will distract from !he wodr. to be done," said P<tot
aboutgaypeople. Regardinggaymenandlesbians
inlhemilitazy: "ldon'tlhinklhatlhat'srcalistic."
Write Perot and tell him !hat lesbians and gay
men are lhe American people, !hat lhe "controversy" is homophobia • not openly gay people.
and dctnand that he oppose discrimination in lhe
workplace based on sexWll orientation. Also
inform him lhatgaymen and lesbians do s«vein
!he military, and that he should oppose the U.S.
military's anti-gay policy. Write: Ross Perot, H.
Ross Perot Petition Committee, P.O. BoxSJ 7025,
Dallas, TX, 75251·7025;phone J-800-685-7777;
fax 1-800-925-!300.
Urvashi Vaid. executive director of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force responded to
comme,itsmadcby Ross Perot to ABC News' 201
20 by saying, "Ross Perot's comments about gay
people are extremely disturbing because they
condone employment discrimination. It is outrageous that Perot is willing to sacrifice principle
of equality and fair play for the sake of political
expediency. His comments are frighteningly
similar to those ofextremists on the Rightsuch as
Cleve Jones, found« of lhe NAMES Project
Pat Buchanan. These politicians would deny gay AIDS Memorial Quilt and a candidate for a seat
on the San Francisco Board of Sup«visors, and
and lesbian Americans equal opportunity under
the law for no reason other than our sexual oricn- Jerry Neal of Columbus, Ohio, running as a
Republican for lhe Ohio Legislature, have retalion.
"Perot is out of touch with the American ceived lhe recommendation of lhe Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund.
mainstream. Polls show that the American people
Jones and Neal join six other candidates from
do not support discrimination based on sexual
orientation. Most Americans believe the military around lhccountry receiving financial assistance.
They include Massachusetts Congressman Gerry
policy should be eliminated. The consensus from
conservatives like Newt Gingrich to themiliwy 's Studds (re-election); Tammy Baldwin, a Dane
o~ consultants has been growing against this County (WI) Supervisor running for !he Wiscon•
sin Assembly; Tom Nolan. a California Congrespolicy.
"Perot's comments are an insult to thousands sional candidate and current San Mateo Couno/.
Supervisor; the election bid of State Rep. Gail
of lesbian and gay public employees, veterans,
and to all gay people in this country. We are Shibley of Portland. OR; Republican challe,iger
alarmed at Perot's double standard. He would Jerry Keen's race for an adjace,it seat in the
deny equal opportunity and fairness under the OregonLegislature;andStateRep.GlenMaxey's
law to Ql!!lllO'. gay and lesbian people, but con- re-election campaign for lhe Texas Legislature.
Jones, whotSHIV+,hasbeeninvolvedingay
siders ''what people do in their private lives is
their business." The message from Perot - like the and lesbian politics and AIDS activism for over
message from the extremist Right • is that gay 20 years. He is best known for his work wilh the
people are acceptable as long as they remain NAMES Project, but his role in gay politics
extends to the early I970's and Harvey Milk's
invisible and in the closcL
"It is interesting to us lhat some of Perot's election as the fast openly gay American elected
first public ~sition statements should deal with to public office.
Neal is a progrcssi ve Republican who is progayandlesbiancivilrights. Withthesestall:mcnts,
Perot reveals himself to be no different from lhe Ch~ic7 . He. is ~ g to take adv~tage of
redtStnelll\g m Ohio and hopes to tap mto antistatus quo. We call on Ross Perot to meet wilh
gay and lesbian advocates, and to educate himself iJ_i~utnbency scnt!ment. He.holds aggressive poabout lhe discrimination that he has made a po- s,oons on AIDS tSsucs, while the incumb"'1t has
voted against gay and lesbian legislation and antilitical decision to condone."
discrimination otcction for
le wilh AIDS.
Metropolitan Community
Church of Omaha
Celebrating Life in Christ
Businesses That Make Sense Wrth Our Community
.... And Our Dollars!
The Employee AS$0Cla1lon for Gays and Lesbians (EAGLE) and
The N11w Vok:11 of Nebraska feel that It is important to know
businesses who deal falrty with lesbians and gay people, both as
employees and customers. Businesses that respond, as well as
those who do not, are speaking loudly and clearly 10 you!
Services
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7:00p.m.
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Jbeauesuons
July S
July 12
July 19
July 26
1. Do you welcome lesbians and gay people as customers?
2. Would you hire a person, who was quailfied, ij you knew
she/he were lesbian or gay?
"For I know the plans I have for you, 11 declares the
Most Sovereign God, "Plans to prosper you and not
harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future."
3. If it came to your attention that your employee is lesbian, gay
or a_ person with HIV, would you retain them in the same
postt10n?
Rev. Matthew L. Howard, Pastor
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 3173
Omaha, NE 68103
Phone: (402) 345-2563
JULY 1992
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McCarthy-Dundee Florist, Inc.
Mid<ey>s Florist
Millard Flower Shop
Nedra's Flower Shop
Northwest Florist & Nursery
Papillion Flower Patch
Park Avenue Florists
Piccolo's Florist
Prairie Rose Floral Shoppe
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GAY CANDIDATE
WINS 87°/o OF VOTE
Oregon Slate RepreS<:nwive Gail Shibley,
lhe first and only openly lesbian member of lhe
legislature, won the Democratic Party nomination with an overwhelming 87 percent margin
over two primary opponents.
Targeted by the anti-gay Oregon Citizen's
Alliance, Shibley said she was "srunncd" by the
s1rOng rumour or voiers
and gratified by lhe level
of support she received in
TOWN MANDATES ANTI-GAY
DISCRIMINATION
A city in Oregon recently became possibly
lhc first town in U.S. history to 1111J1d11edisc:rimination against gay men and lesbims. On May 19,
citizens of Sprin&licld. Oreson. supponcd an
initiative lhal outlaws civil righl.s for gay men and
lesbians and bans gay pride events on public
property by a vote of
5,693 to 4,540.
the race to represent
Oregon's 12th Legislative
DistricL Shibley credited
lhe Oay and Lesbian Vic*Corvalis
toty Pund'a memberswilh
helpinghcrraisemorclhan
$12.000 for her campaign
and help edUCIIC Vota'S
Springfield
and cement her positions
on issue&
Shibley races a tough
Novemberclectionagainst
a Republican challcnJ!"'·
She expects opposiuon
from lhe OCA to increase, as members of the
group have already made her sexual orientation a
campaign issue, saying she is an inappropriate
role model for children.
* Oregon
"initiative... outlaws civil rights for gay
men and lesbians and bans gay pride events
on public property"
The
measure
amends the Springfield city dwtct to
prohibit theeityfrom
passing or enforcing
any law "lhat recognizes 1U1yc11.egorical
provisK)ns such u "sexual orientation.• 'sexual
preference,' and similar phrases... nor shall the
city of Springf'>eld. iis a&encies, dq)u1menls.
bureaus, properties, or monies be used to promoie. encourage, or facilital.C homocexuality..."
BJ's LTD.
A Hair Salon
Meanwhile, in Corvallil, Oregon. voters resoundingly rejected an identical measure in a
4,486 to 8,048 vote.
The Oregon Citiuns Alliana (OCA). a riit,l
wing organization, spearheaded both ballot meaSID'es, as well as twost11ewidc anti-gay initiatives
coming up in lhe November general election.
''The battle being waged in Oregon is critical
J,
to lhe iay and lesbian community nationwide,"
said Robin Kane, NOLTF public information
mantger. '1lieright wing will beenctgi7.Cdbyiis
win in Springfield. And if ,uccessful in ilS
stal.Cwidc initiatives on lhc November ballot. the
Far Right will spread its h11cful measures beyond
Oregon', boundaries. Who knows which slal.C
will be lhc next target?"
Support the Carnpejp for a Hare Free Oregon by offering your professional scrvica or
donations. Cont1et CHR> at P.O. Box 3343.
Pollland. OR 9n08; (S03) 2324501.
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ROMANOVSKY DEBUTS FIRST SOLO ALBUM
Fresh Fruit Records is proud to announce the release of Hopeful
Romantic, the debut solo album by Ron Romanovsky. Hopeful R""'4111ic
was produced by Bay Area singer/producer Teresa Troll and contains 12
original songs written by Romanovsky from 1979 to the present
Best described as "a romantic album with moments of comic relief,"
Hopeful R""'4nlic runs the gamut from pop IUne$ such as TheTelephoM
Companyu,ves Me a (Jong-distance love song) to the eccentric and hilarious
I Like to Polka, and from the dark and introspective Battle Scarstothecomic
follc-swingsound ofSacrifices. Also included are two gorgeous collaborations
with John Buccluno and Tom Wilson Weinberg.
True to his previous songwriting and performing work in the duo
Romanovsky &. Phillips, the music is primarily UPbeat and covers a wide
variecy of musical styles woven together with some of Ron's best vocals
ever. This timeout. Ron also ventures into new territory with the Gcrschwin-
July 4th Picnic
CATALOG
TARGETS GAY
COMMUNITY
In late ApriL Shocking Gray Corp. started
delivering I million Summer/Pride Catalogs
to
and lesbian households across the
Uruted States, four times the amount the
company initially mailed for its premier
holiday issue. "We received thousands of
calls requesting catalogs, so our mailing
naturally increased. We are striving to reach
every gay household in the country," says
Cynthia Cesnalis, Chief Operations Officer.
Shocking Gray is the first mainstream
retail catalog company to ovenly target the
gay/lesbian community nationwide. In this
latest issue are lifestyle photos depicting gays
and lesbians in nonnal situations tinged wi.th
humor, including shots with characters such
as a lesbian police officer and an Air Foree
Cap1ain. "We wanred topresentnon-stercocypical images to show that gays and lesbians
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The 16 page full color catalog contains
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and an expanded variecy of merchandise in a
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value, and appeal to the gay market. Most of
Shocking Gray's suppliers are gay/lesbian,
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While the primary market is the gay and
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To receive a free copy of the Shocking
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ofMe. There are al.<0 tender ballads such as When I Hem A Love Song and
I. Song In My Heart.
Hopeful Romantic is a very personal album -"a celebration of men
lovingmen,"saidRon. 'Thisalbumcouldbesubtitled 'Romanovsky-Lite,'
because it contains about 80 percenl less polilies than most of my work with
Paul Phillips. Most people kJX>w me as a Gay songwriter. Here, I'm a
songwriter who happens to be Gay."
Hopeful Roman1ic is available on compact disc and cassette at better
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YOUTH ACCESS
MILITARY BILL
A new bill that would overturn the SO.year-old Depat1ment of Defense's policy that prohibits
lesbians. gay men and bisexuals from serving in the military has been inlrOdocc:d into the U.S.
Congress. ThewMilitaryFreedomAc1,"introducedbyRcp.Pa1Scluoeder(D.CO)onMay 19, would
"prohibit discrimination by the armed for'"':' on the basis of sexual oricntaion."
..
The Milituy Freedom Act, H.R. 5208, as the result of months of work by the M,htary Freedom
lniti11ive, a coalition of gay and lesbian, women's, and other groups working to overturn DOD
Directive 1334.12, which states that "homosexuality is incompatible with military service."
The bill CWTently bu 44 cosponsors in the HOIISC. Lawmakers are looking for a main sponsor in
the Senate. "We have waited patiently for the courts to o•ertum this ban," said Rep. Schroedu a a
press conference to announce the bill. "We have appealed to the President and to the Secretary of
Defense. Those picas have all gone unanswered. Now Congress must take it upon itself to change
the policy."
NOLTF urges gay men and lesbians to pressure their Conucssional Rcpresentati•es to •i11n ontO
the Military Fre<dom Act, HR 5208. U you do not lcnow the nune and address of your legislator,
contact the House lnformaion office, (202) 225-3121. To obtain copies of the bill, H.R. 5208. send
a self-addressed label with your request to: Howe Document Room, H2-B 18, House Building Armex
ll, Washington, D.C. 2051S.
ToobtaincopicsofthcNOLTFu1Gay&L,,sbianPeop/eServepctitiontol'residcntBush,contact
Mutin Hiraga. NOLTF. 1734 14th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20009, (202)332-M83.
Youth Networks addresses the difficulty
mcclingandcommunicatingbelwcenyounggays.
For many yoUl\g people, sdiools, youth clubs,
and wodc pbce become key locations for finding
rel11ionships. In contrast. young gay people find
these places highly alienating.
Youth Networks has compiled P~n Pal Ser•
vu:u , a list of services for corresponding with
othcryounggays locally and internationally. For
those interested in receiving a copy, you must
send a fnt clus, sl&mped. sel!-acldn:ssed businas..iud envelope along with asignedstatemen1
declaring you are 25 years of a,e or younger.
All others who want a copy, including any
organization or those people not meeting the
requirements, should send a check or money
order for SI made payable to YOlllli Neiwo,ks.
Send all C01Tespcndence to: Youth Networks,
Dept. P, 2215 Muket SL #479, San Francisco,
CA 94114-1612.
Confidentially, that's the only
way we'll fake your call.
We don't need your name, just your questions. Certified AIDS Counselors
will answer your questions on whcrt' to get an anonymous HTV test, available
support services, !he ,;ymptoms of AIDS and discus:. !ugh risk activibes and
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PFLAG
INTERNATIONAL
CONVENTION
The 11th annual Parents and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) international con-
vention. tided ..Love in Action-Joy in Diversity," will be held in Seattle over Labor Day
weekend, Sept. 4 -7, announced Kyle Diettich.
Seattle c hapter president.
The even~ designed ID bring together 350
participants from around world, is open to anyone. Registration fee is $150 per person before
August I and S165 afier the dale.
Conference co-chairs Fr ankie and Jack
Bookey of Bellevue, WA expect a sellout crowd
ID attend the meeting, scheduled al the Hilton
Hotel indowntownSca11le. Conventionspealms
include nationally known sociologist Pepper
Schwartz. PILD.• co-author of the best-selling
American Coup/.es.
In addition ID keynote addresses and workshops on a variety of timely topics, planners have
scheduled a number of conference-related events
including an excursion to Mt. Rainier and a cruise
on Puget Sound.
For more information on the Pfl.AG convention, or to obtain a registration packet, contacl
Ardyce Fish, 7736 • 14th S.W., Seattle, WA
98106. telephone (206) 763-4575 .
INTEGRITY WELCOMES EPISCOPAL HEAD
For the first time in the approxima1elytwentyyear history of lesbian/gay Christian caucuses,
the head of a ma~or denomination will travel ID
one such caucus convention. The Most Rev.
Edmond L. Browning, Presiding Bishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church will auend the
convention of Integrity, the lesbian/gay justice
ministry of the Episcopal Church, in Houston.
July 9-12, 1992. Bishop Browning will preach
and celebrate the Eucharist 81 theoperting service
on Friday evening and will lead an open forum.
Also featured at the convention will be the Rev.
Warner Traynham, Rector of S t. John's Church.
Los Angeles and one of the outstanding African
American preachers of the Episcopal Church.
This will be Integrity's 14thn81ionalconvention in its 18 year history, and the first held in
Province 7 of the Episcopal Church (re.as,
Oklahoma. Arkansas, Kansas, and the western
parts of Louisiana and Missouri), traditionally
the pan of the Episcopal Church which has been
least hospitable to Integrity.
Bishop Browning, a T exas native, had served,
respectively, as B ishop of Okinawa (1968-71),
the American churches in Europc(J97 1-47), and
Hawaii (1976-86)beforebeing elected Presiding
Bishop in 1985.
Integrity was founded in rural Oeorgia in
1974 by Dr. Louie Crew. Dr. Crew, now a
professor al Rutgers University, will be a fearured spcalcer at the convention. The "Louie
Crew Award" for outstanding service ID Integrity
Counseling - Antibody Testing - Information
is available in Omaha by calling:
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minority issues, offers suppon and aff1IIna1ion as
community resource, celebrates diversity within
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voiceforyoungqueersthroughoutNonhAmcrica.
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will be presented 81 the convention.
Integrity, with overfuty chapters throughout
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caucus relative to thesizeofits denomination and
is second to Dignity, the Roman Catholic caucus,
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�AIDS NEWS
AIDS:
Books
C/c,ufs !fS~cr«y. by Leonard Nicole.
The Killutg Winds, by Gene McDermott.
ANOTHER OPINION
In 1983, Or. Robert Streeker M.D., Ph.D., a
prominent doctor of Internal Medicine and Oastroenterologyin Los Angele,, and his brother, the
late Theodore Streelcer, a lawyer, discovered th11
the AIDS virus was produced in a labontory run
by the government ofthe United S!lleS of America.
Th11 yea,, Or. Strecker and his brother were
preparing a proposal for a health maintenance
o,ganization for the Security Pacific Bank of
California. In the course of this study, they ran
across some inlcrcsting stattmcnlS about viruses,
manmade viruses, and viruses desiglled to induce
cancer in humans as pan of research. After
exploring this literature. they came to some
startling conclusions.
Their findings encouraged the Strcckcrs to
spend five years researching the information.
leading to the production of a video tape. Tlte
Str«ker M,morandwn, and a documented inforrnatlonalpackage, The Bk>,Attac.tA1"r1. These
documents were sent to every governor in the
U.S .. PresidaltReagan. Vice-President Bush, the
FBI. CIA, NSA, andmemben of Congress. Th<re
were a total of three replies &om three governors.
Or. Streckcr's research indicates that the
National Cancer Institute in collaboration with
the World Health Organizllion(WHO), made the
AIDS virus in their laboratories in Fon Detrick.
Maryland(nowNCI). Theycombinedtwodeadly
animal retroviurses, bovine leulcemia virus and
sheep visna virus, and in,J«ted them into human
tissue cultures. Theresultantstrain was the AIDS
virus, the first human retrovirus known to man
and now believed to be 100% fatal to those
infected.
The creation of thc AIDS virus by the WHO
was noc just a scierui& exercise Iha! go1 out of
hand. It wu a successful lltempt to create a killer
virus which was then used in a successful experiment in Africa. So successful in fac~ that
most of central Africa may be wiped out, 75
million dead within a 3 to 5 year period.
It was noc an aocidcnl. lt was delibcrllc. In
the Federation Proeeedings or the U.S. in 1972.
WHOsaid: "In the relation to the immune response
a number o{useflll expuimental approaches can
bt visualized." They suggested that an effective
way to do this would be to put their new killer
virus (AIDS)into a vaccination program. sit back
and observe the l'e$Ults. '1ltis would be particularly informative in sibships. ~ they said. That
is, give the AIDS virus to brothers and sisters and
see if they die, who dies firs~ and ofwha~ just like
using rats in a laboratory.
They us«! smallpox vaccine for their vehicle
and the geographical sites chosen in 1972 were
Uganda and other African states, Haiti, Bruil,
and Japan. The present or rcccn, past of AIDS
epidemiology coincides with these geographical
areas.
The final piece of of the puzzle is how AIDS
devastated the homoSCllual population in the
UnitedS!lleS. hwasn'tfromsmallpoxvaccination
as in Africa because we don't do that anymore.
There is no smallpox in the United States and so
vaccination was discontinued.
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Although some AIDS has been brought to the
U.S. from Haiti by homosexuals, it would not be
enough to explain the expl0$ion or AIDS th11
oocurred simultaneously with the African and
Haitian epidemics.
The AIDS virus didn 'tuisl in the U.S. before
1978. You can check back in any hospital and no
stored blood samples can be found anywhere that
exhibit the AIDS virus before that date.
What happened in 1978 and beyond to cause
AIDS to burst upon the scene and devastate the
homosexual segment or our population? It was
theintrnductionofthe Hepatitis B vaccine which
exhibits the exact epitkmiology ofAIDS.
In 1978, the Hepatitis B vaccine program
used on gay men was initiated in a New Yorlc
blood bank and completed in 1979. Within ten
years the men injected with the vaccine would be
dead or dying from AIDS.
In 1980, the program was extended tooth..citics across America. That same year, the first
AIDS case was reported in San Francisco. Eight
years following, a large proportion of the San
Francisco gay community were infected. dead, or
dying of AIDS.
These incidalces arc not isol11ed. This is no1
the first time virologists have brought us disaster.
SV -40 virus from monkey cell cultures contaminated polio cultures. Most people in their
40's arc now carrying this virus through contaminated polio inoculations given in the early
I960's. It is known to cause brain cancer which
explains the increase in this disease that we have
seen in the past ten years.
There have also been over 300 open-air biological expcrimenlS by the OcpartrnentofDcfense
on American cities, such a.s the spraying of San
Francisco bay with bacteria. the spraying of
Minneapolis-St. Paul with a chemical agent, the
spraying of subway people in New York City
with another bacterium, the painting of boxes
witbAspugil/Jups,umogotllS,anagcntthllwould
supposedly infect Blacks more than Whites and
then tracing it to see. if. in fact. more Blaclcs got
infected than Whites.
Virtually all media has refused to air this
information.
What can we do? The first thing that should
be done is close down all laboratories in this
country that are dealing with these deadly
retroviruses.
How can we do this? Become involved.
Research for yourself. Check all references listed
at the end of this anicle. Ask questions. Educate
a friend. Copy th.is article and circulate it. Always remember, "in unity there is strength," and
in unity we can force the government to reveal the
truth about this grave situation.
Everything in this articlchas been documented
as fact. For detailed accounts, more information.
and further references. please visit the library and
check all references below. This information is
not being freely released by our government. and
if you read these books and anicles, you will find
out why. As Or. Robert Strecker puts it, "if you
created AIDS, would you tell anybody about ii?"
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Articles
Londoo Times, May 11, 1987, front page.
Onw magazine. March 1986, p. 106.
For more information, contact: The Strecker
Group, 1216 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles,
California 90017.
LIVING PENS
Uving Pens wu organized to F.vide pen pal
friends for HJV+\ARC\AIDS individuals across
the U.S. who are in search or a steady, understanding ear for their concerns.
h is understood that infcclion often brings
depression. loneliness, and isolation into the lives
that it touches. Living Pens offers friendship to
combat those negative, emotions through constant. coofidentjaJ correspondence. This is NOT
a mile-search elub or a place to search for sexual
partners. Names and addressu or Honor Roll
Members are kept confidential at all times. Content of letters between a Living Pens Pal and their
us~ned Honor Roll Member is never shared
outside the one-on-one relationship of those IWO
ind1vidllals.
There are no 1ge, sex, or sexual orientation
limitations to Honor Roll Membership. Pals arc
provided under the same guidelines. Living Pens
IS Supervised by the WashingtonCounty(Atbnsas) AIDS Task Force; though not directly affiliated to that organization.
Living Pens Pals are NOT thcrapis1$. Pals are
IO provide true fncndship; get involved personally. Pals provide posiuve auitudcs whencv..possible through understanding, rcspcc~ accq,,
tance, and dedication.
Pals are strictly volunteer. This service is
offered FREE OF CHARGE. No membership
fees arc required. Postage is the individual responsibility of each Pal and each Honor Roll
Member for their lcucrs only.
lntttestedHIV+\ARCIAIDSindividualsmay
contact the group at: Uving Pens, 1906 South
13th Street. Apt. #3, Rogers, AR n756.
CONGRESSIONAL
AIDS FORUM
House Spcalccr Thomas S. Foley gave the
lr:cynoic address at an unprecedented congres-
sional forum on Capitol Hill in June that examined the international economic, social, and foreign policy impacts ortheexplosivesprcad of the
HIV/AIDS pandemic.
The June Co,,grusibnol Foriun o,, the HNI
AIDS Pandemic was sponsored by the Congres,
sional Task Force on lntcrn11ional HIV/AIDS,
co-chaired byCongrusman Jim McDermott, (D.
WA), and the Human Rights Projcc~ Inc., a non,
profit organization.
"The World Health Organi1.ation (WHO)
predicts I.bat by the year 2000, there will be 10
mi Ilion people with AIDS in the world and an
additional 40 million HIV+ people worldwide,"
said Rep. McDcrrnou.
More than 40prescntcrs from fivccontinenlS
discussed studies and firsthand experiences in
combating the spread of HIV/AIDS including:
WHO representatives, World Bank economist$,
public health spccWists, vaccine and drug researchers, and people in the U.S. and abroad who
runcommunity-bascdlUV/AIDSprcvcntionand
care programs.
JULY 1992
�AIDS/HIV RESOURCES
INFORMATION & REFERRAL*
•More Info call Neb AIDS Project 342-4233
AIDS Educ Project, UNL G/L Resource Cntr,
Rm 342. Neb Union. Lincoln 68588, 472-5644
American Red Cross.
1701 'E', Lincoln, 68501, (402) 471-7997.
3838 Dewey, Omaha, 68131, (402) 341-2723.
HIV TESTING*
* We urge you to Inquire about anonymity
& confldentlallty before testing.
Charles Drew Health Center,
2201 N. 30, Omaha, 68111, (402) 453-1433.
Dougl&!J County Health Department.
1201 S. 42. Omaha, 68105, (402) 444-6875.
Community Prescription Service, AIDS Info,
medicine, supplies by mail. 1-800-677-4323.
Equlllbrla Medical Ceoter, 544 S. 24,
Omaha, (402) 345-2252.
Dougl&!J County Health Department.
1201 S. 42. Omaha, 68105, (402) 444-6875.
Grand Island-Hall County Health Dept.,
105 East 1st SL, Grand Island,
Grand Island/Hall Co. Health Dept.,
105 E. 1st, Grand Island, (308) 381-5175.
HAIRCARES, Hairdressers helping PWA's,
1-800-HAIRCARES, Omaha: Judy 333-3329.
Lincoln Cancer Cntr, 4600 Valley, 483-1872.
Lincoln-Lancaster Health Dept 2200 SIMary
Lincoln 68502. 471-8065, Testing, cowueling.
Nebr AIDS Educ/fralnlng Center, UNMC,
600 S 42. Omaha, 68198, (402) 559-6681.
Nebraska AIDS Project, 3624 Leavenworth,
Omaha 68105, 342-4233 or {statewide} (800)
782-AIDS [2437] AIDS Hotline, HIV testing,
practical support, counseling, AIDS awareness.
Mary: (308) 381-5175.
HIV testing & Cowueling, 5-7pm on 2nd
Tuesday, The Panic, 200 S. 18, Lincoln.
Llncoln-Lanc&!Jter Health Dept., 2200 St
Marys Ave, Lincoln, 68502. (402)471-8065.
Native American Community Development
Corp., 2226 Leavenworth, Omaha, 341-8471.
Nebr&!lka AIDS Project, 3624 Leavenworth,
Omaha. 342-4233 or (800) 782-AIDS (2437].
Nebraska Association of Farm Workers,
4939 S. 24th, Omaha, 68107. (402) 734-4100.
Nebraska Department ol Health, Norfolk
Regional Center, Administration Building #16,
(402) 370-3395.
Nemaha County Health Department,
1824 N SL, Auburn, 68305. (402) 274-4549.
COUNSELING &
SUPPORT GROUPS
Grand Island Area WV/AIDS Support
Group,Meet.s 3n!Tuesday, (308)381-5175.
Kearney Area HIV/AIDS Support Group,
1st Tues at 6:30pm. 3rd Tues at 7:30jm.
(308) 234-6500 or Sharon (308) 234-8709.
Lincoln Caseworker, (402) 474-4243.
Nebraska AIDS Project, 3624 Leavenworth,
Omaha. Individual cow,se!ing, support groups
in confidential locations. (402) 342-4233.
North Platte Area Support Group
Call: (308) 535-8133.
Parents/Friends ol Lesbians & Gays-Lincoln
(P-FLAG) AIDS Support Group. Box 4374,
Lincoln 68504. Wednesdays at 7pm.
AIDS info/support line: (402) 475-2437.
Western Nebraska IOV/AIDS Support
Croup, Scottsbluff. Call (308) 635-3606.
Nebr Dept or Health, 3423 2nd Ave, Kearney
68847, Call Sharon (308) 234-8709.
NE Dept or Health, Craft S~ Office Bldg, 200
So. Silber, NorthPlatte 69101 (308) 535-8133.
Nebr. Regional Hemophilia Center, UNMC,
600 S. 42nd St., Omaha, (402) 559-4227.
People or Color Consortium Against AIDS
2226 Leavenworth, Omaha, (402) 341-8471.
Scott<.bluff Co. Health Dept., County Admin.
Bldg., Gering, NE 69341, (308) 635-3866.
Veterans Admln Medical Center, 42 &Woolworth. Omaha. 346-8800: Dean Pierce, x 4119
Viral Syndrome Clinic, Univ. of NE Medical
Center, 600 S. 42nd, Omaha, (402) 559-6202.
LEGAL
Mowbray, Chapin, & Walker, P.C, 201 N.
8th, Ste 242, Lincoln 68508, 476-3882: Jim.
Nebr Bar Assoc, 635 S 14, Lincoln, 475-7091
Nebr&!lka ClvO Liberties Union, Box 81455,
Lincoln 68501, (402) 476-8091.
PASTORAL CARE
AIDS lntedalth Network, 100 N 62. Omaha
Br Wm Woeger 558-3100 (Chancery) 7pm,
Service: 2nd Mon, St Cecelias 40th & Webster.
AIDS Intedaltb Network, 215 Centennial
Mall So., Rm411, Lincoln 68508, 474-3017,
Services: 7pm, 4th Mon. St Marks, 14th & R.
JULY 1992
METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY
CHURCH OF OMAHA
819 SOUTH 22ND STREET
July 24th 8 p.m.
Proceeds to benefit the Nebraska
Aids Project/Names Project Aids
Memorial OU/It Display
Directed by Thomas Ben/no
Produced by Empty S Productions
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THE MAX
1417 Jackson
July 25th & 26th 2 p.m.
CENTER STAGE THEATRE
30th& Q
July 31st & August 1st 8:00 p.m.
August 2nd 2:00 p.m.
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�NATIONAL NEWS
INTERNATIONAL MR. LEATHER
Mr. San Francisa> Leather, Lenny Broberg, led a fu,Jd of 53 other
ccnteStanlS IO capcure the 1992 lntemational Mr. Leather 1i1lc over lhc
Memorial Day Weekmd in Chica£<>. Mr. Brobag is 35 years old. the
assistantdirec:u>rofcalering for the Pan Pacific Hotel in San Francisco, Ind
holds the additional tillcofMr. San Francisco &glcLealher 1992. Hewu
sponsored by the San Francisco Eagle, and becomes lhe fourteenlh
leatherman IO have earned the International Mr. Leather title.
Second Place went to Erik Wiuneyer, a 37 year old atlOmey from Los
Angeles, who was sponsored by lhc Gaunllel ll. Third Place was capcured
by Mr. 8 - Leatha, A.J. Steigenberser, a 27 year old consulWII
sponsored by the Rxlers Moiorcycle Club or Boston.
The record number of contestants lhis year was SU1passed only by a
record number of spccwors, as 2,000 leather men and women filled lhc
hislOric Aragon Ballroom IO waich the competition. IJ if the men wercn'1
enough.cnlal&inmemforlheeventincludcdMegatoneRccordingAnists,
Jo Carol. Linda Imperial. and Jeanie Tracy. Additional performances were
made by lhe cast of Dirty Drc-s of a Clean Cut Kid, Physical Evidence.
and lhe hilarious She-Devils.
The 1992 contest had been dedicated to lhc memory of lntcmational
VAID LEAVING NGLTF
Afternearlyeighlyearsofiovolvernentatlhc
Natic,nal Gay & Lcsbi111 Task Force (NGLTF)
and the NGLTF Policy InstllUle, Executive DilCCIOr Urvashi Vaidannowicedshe will leave lhc
staff in December 1992. Vaid willtakeas.tbbatical io 1993. <bing which she tJIIIIS ro study.
travel IO India. write and live m BoSIOn and
Provincetown. Mass. Vaid will continue IO be
involved in lhe gay and lesbian movement as a
s1ntegist and Political leader.
PAGE 14
Mr. Leather co.founder and Chief Judge. Dom Orejudos, and all olhers
who have died of AIDS. A$ lhe artist Etienne, Mr. Orejudos' was lcnown
throughout the wood ror his distinctive leather fantasy art. In addition ID
dw IIOIOriely, Dom was an accomplished baJJet c:boreognpher wlw:u
works haveearncdanwnberof awards. In his memory, Ms. Peggy Powell,
Dom's original dance par1ner, returned IO lhc stage to perform lhe Pas de
DeWl from TM ChariDlllr. Mr. Orejudos wrote, choreographed, and
danced TM Charioteer in 1968 to inaugunu, lhe first color broadcast of
WTTW. Chicago's PBS television station. Joining Ms. Powell to recreate
Ibis dance ..... Curtis Londo.
Judges for the 1992 eomP"lition included Chief Judge. Thom
Dombkowski, co-founder of Chicago House; Mr. Mucus Hernandez
colwnnist forlheBOJI AreaRtportu; "D"Cannon, International Mr. Leather
1991; Anlhony DeBlase, c,djtor emeritus DrWMtU Magazine; Chuck
Higgens. co-chair National Leather Association; George Cameron,«>founder and vicepresidenl Vancouver Activists ofS/M; and Bob Grave$,
co-owner Parliament House and Full Moon Salo<Jn io Orlando, Florida.
The altemative judge was Bill Miranda Salzman, Mr. Natic,nal Leather
Associatic,n 1991-92.
HUMAN SEXUALITY FACT SHEET
Q.
Why is lhe phrase "sexual preference" inaccurate and misleading?
A. Because hetaosexuals have not consciously chosen to Jove, or SUled a "preference" for
loving, members or lhe opposite sex; they just feel it, and always have. No conscious. free-will
"decision" is made to be heterosexual. "Orientation" is a more accurate word lhan "preference."
FW1her, heterosexuals are not orienled ioward just "having sex" with members of lhe opposite
gender, they have feelings ofcaring. affection, and love for them... and sexual activity is a rcOection
of those feelings to the same degree as it is a reflection of sexual -action. "Love" is a more
illuminating word than "sexual...
Q. Is heterosexualiiy IUIIWllral?
A. No. Eight or nine out of ten children are eilher born heterosexual or become heLCrosexual
within the first few years of life for reasons of nature that are not yet clearly understood.
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JULY 1992
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
SATURDAY, July 4
"Founh of July Picnic", 12-5pm, Sponsored by
Imperial Court of Nebraska. Progressive Park.
Just South of Council Bluffs, Admission $7,
Please. no pets.
Coalition for Gay/Lesbian Civil Rights,
First Saturday Even~ "Game Night", 7-IOpm,
Cornerstone, 640 N. 16, Lincoln
SUNDAY, July S
Metropolitan Conununity Church of Omaha.
Final Worship Service al 420 S. 24, 10:20 a.m.,
New Voice Sturing Committee. 1pm.
MCC-Omaba, 420 S. 24th, All are welcome
Lutherans Concerned, 7 • 8:30pm. Ko\111lZC
Memorial Lutheran Church Lounge, 2650
Farnam, Omaha, 345-4080 or 453-7137.
Afternoon Tea Danoe, Benefit for March on
Washington. The MAX. 1417 Jackson, Omaha
"Fresh Fish IV", Favorites from Closet Ball '92
The MAX, 1417 Jackson, Omaha, 9:30p.m.
MONDAY, July6
"Spaghetti Fest" Benefit for Siouxland Gay &
Lesbian Coalition. $3.50/all you can eat, 3
Cheers, 414 lOth St., Sioux City, IA
Imperial Court of NE Board of Governors Mtg
The MAX, 1417 Jackson, Omaha, 6:30pm.
Bi-PALS, (BiSexual People, Alternate Life
Styles), Open to all sexes, Meet at the
Cornerstone, 640 N. 16, Lincoln. 7:30pm
TUESDAY, July 7
Kearney HIV/AIDS Support Group, 6:30pm
Call for Info: (308)234-6500.
Parent-Friends of Lesbians & Gays, Omaha,
291-6781, 2pm, Picnic in Hanscom Park
Grand Island HIV/AIDS Suppon Group
Call for time, location: (308) 381-5175
Open Auditions for Bent, 7pm. 1219 S. 13 St,
THURSDAY, July l
Gay/Lesbian Resource Center Business Mtg
Room 342, Nebr Union, UNL, Lincoln, 7pm.
Coalition for G/L Civil Rights Board Mtg,
SL Marks, 13th & R, Lincoln, 7:30pm
Equal consideration regardless of experience,
need 7-10 men, ages 18-65. Actors assist in set
changes. set-up, striking, Bring photo/ resume.
Call Roger 453-6982 or De 553-0950
SUNDAY, July 12
Celebrate Our Pride with a Stone Lodge Picnic,
Noon-9pm. Stone State Park. Sioux City, Iowa
Miss Gay Nebraska America Pageant.
Features Miss Gay Nebraska America Jennifer
Jett and Miss Gay America, Tiffany Bonet, The
MAX, 1417 Jackson. Omaha, 9:30pm
MONDAY,July 13
AJDS Interfaith Prayer/Healing Service, 7pm
St Cecelias, Neb Chapel, 701 N. 40, Omaha
Open Auditions for Bent, 7pm, 1219 S. 13,
Equal consideration refardless of experience.,
Need 7-10 men. ages 8-65. Actors assist in
set changes, set-up, striking, Bring photo/
resume, Call Roger 453-6982 or De 553-0950
SUNDAY,July26
Nunsense.Benefit for Nebraksa QUILT
Display, Admission $5, 2 p.m.,
The MAX, 1417 Jackson, Omaha
Bonnie Bitch Returns with an all new show at
The MAX, 1417 Jackson, Omaha
SATURDAY, July 18
River City Gender Alliance, For Cross Dress
community. AU welcome. No sexual
encounters, Box 680, Council Bluffs 51502
FRJDAY,July 10
Deadline ror articles, art work, advertising
for the August Issue or The New Voice
Lincoln's Post Pride Picnic, Sponsored by
UNL Gay/Lesbian Student Association &
Resource Center, 4pm. Van Dom Parle, 9th &
Van Dom Streets, Lincoln
JULY 1992
P-FLAG Youth Suppon Group for gay,
lesbian. and youth questioning sexuality, ages
13 to 21. Omaha, 291~781
THURSDAY,July 16
Gay/Lesbian Resource Center Business Mtg,
Rm 342, NcbraskaUnion, UNL, Lincoln, 7pm
Parents-FLAG/Kearney, St Luke Episcopal
2304 2nd Ave, Call (308) 237-3870 or
(308) 995-S490, 3pm
Celebrate MCC's New Church Home With a
Brunch Hosted by A.N.G.I.E., U:30a.m.,
Proceeds benefit 1992 PRIDE and related
activities, The MAX, 1417 Jackson, Omaha
SATURDAY, July 25
Nunsensc,Bencfit for Nebraksa QUILT
Display, Admission $5, 2 p.m.,
TheMAX, 1417 Jackson. Omaha
Afternoon Tea Dance & Fashion Show, Benefit
for '93 March on Washington,
D.C.'s, 1019 S. 10, Omaha
THURSDAY,July9
Citizens for Equal Protection. 7pm, location to
be l!Ulounced, Call ANGLE for Info, 558-5303
SUNDAY,July 12
Metropolitan Community Church of Omaha,
First Worship Service at 819 S. 22, 10:20 a.m.,
FRIDAY,Julyl4
Nonsense, Premier Performance, 8 p.m.
Benefit for Nebraksa QUILT Display,
Admission $5, MCC-Omaha, 819 S. 22
TUESDAY, July 14
Free&. Confidential HIV Testing by Lancaster
County Public Health Department, 5 • 7 p.m.
The Panic, 18th&. N Streets, Lincoln
A.N.G.LE. Meeting, 7pm, UNO Religious
Center, 101 N. Happy Hollow, Omaha
D.C. 's 1st Anniversa,y Pany, Check at Bar for
details, D.C.'s, 1019 S. 10, Omaha
AuntMilce's Underwear Night 8, on the Patio
at The MAX, 1417 Jackson. Omaha
Metropolitan Conununity Church of Omaha,
"Celebrate Our Diversity", Song Service at
new church home at 819 S. 22nd, 7:00pm
SUNDAY,July 19
Omaha Men (OMEN), 3pm. Usually Gilligans
Write: OMEN, Box 3706, Omaha 68103
SATURDAY,Juty 11
P-FLAG Youth Suppon Group for gay,
lesbian, and youth questioning sexuality, ages
13 to 21. Omaha, 291-6781
THURSDAY, July 23
"Miss Parallel Galaxy" Pageant at The Panic.
18th & N. Lincoln Entry Fee S!O, Entries must
be received by midnight July 22.
"Christmas in July" Skag Drag and Comedy
Show, Benefit for March on Washington and
River City Mixed Chotll$, 9pm.
D.C.'s, 1019 S. 10, Omaha
David Burrill, Adult Entertainment Star,
at The MAX, 1417 Jackson. Omaha, 9:30pm
TUESDAY, July 21
DC'93 Nebraska Contingency Planning
Meeting, 7:30p.m., Omaha, call for location:
451-7987
Kearney HIV/AIDS Suppon Grp. 7:30pm
Call for Info: (308)234~500.
THE NEW VOICE
MONDAY, July 27
Lincoln AIDS Interfaith Network Service,
SL Marks, UNL Campus, 13th &. R, 7pm
TUESDAY,July28
P-FLAG-Llncoln Chapter, 7pm, Small Group
Sessions including "Under 21" and Program:
"Other Gay/Lesbian Support", Unitarian
Church. 6300 'A', 435-4688,
QUEER NATION Omaha Monthly Meeting,
8:30pm Call for information 451-7987
FRIDAY, July 31
NunsenseJ3enefit for Nebraksa QUILT
Display, 345-8948 for Admission $5, 8 pm.
The Center Stage, 30th&. "Q", Omaha
SATURDAY,August l
River City Mixed Chorus Garage Sale, 1315
South 52nd, To donall: items caJJ 455~199
Nunsense,Benefit for Nebraksa QUILT
Display, 345-8948 for Admission $5, 8pm.
The Center Stage, 30th & "Q", Omaha
SUNDAY,Augost2
Nunsense, Benefit for Nebraksa QUILT
Display, 34S-8948 for Tickets SS each, 8pm,
The Center Stage, 30th & ''Q", Omaha
"Investiture of the Royal Families to Reign XIl
of the Imperial Court of Nebraska", 9:30pm.,
The MAX, 1417 Jackson, Omaha
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WEEKLY EVENTS
SUNDAY
Metropolitan Community Church of
Omaha, Worship 10:20am, 345-2563
• Begin J uly 12 Suvlces at 819 S. 22•
Omaha Fronaunners/Wallcers , IOam
Running/Walle Club, Various Locations
Grand Island Alcoholics Anonymous,
Open Meeting 12noon (308)234-8610.
River City Mixed Bowling, Sky Lanes,
Omaha, • Begin Again lo August°
MONDAY
Alternate Test Site, Nebr AJDS Project.
3624 LeavcnwoI1h. Omaha. 7-IOpm
River City Mixed Chorus Rehearsal.
Omaha, •On Vacation for Summer•
TUESDAY
"Out In The 90's" Gay Broadcast News
Svce, Cable Channel 14, Lincoln, 7pm
SHOtrr Sgpport/Discussion Group,
•Unable to verify SHOUT meeting"
Gay/Lesbian Suppon Group, 7:30pm,
MCC-Omaba, 420 S. 24th. 345-2563
• After July 12 med at 819 S. 22nd •
WEDNESDAY
Omaha Frontrunner/Wallcers, 6:30pm.
Ford Binbsite, 32nd & Woolworth.
P-FLAG AJDS Support Group,
Lincoln, 7pm. Call: 475-2437
Lambda Plush Overeaters Anonymous
Grogp, 7:30pm, Family and Friends
Building. 3040 North I02nd, Omaha
SHOUT Support/Discussion Group,
•unable to verify SHOUT meetings•
Lesbi:i.n Disc Group Lincoln , Womens
Resource Center, 14 & R, 7:30pm
THURSDAY
Alternate Test Site, Nebr AIDS Project
3624 Leavenworth Omaha 7-!0pm
UNL Gay/Lesbian Student Assoc, 8pm
During School Year, Lincoln
FRIDAY
Lincoln G/LAlcoholics Anonymous,
8pm. Open Mtg, !st Plymouth
Congregational, 20ch & "D", 438-5214
Omaha Gay/Lesbian Alcoholics
Anonymous. 8:15pm, Open Meeting
Pella Lutheran, 303 S. 41. 345-9916
SAT URDAY
Womens Suppon Group, 11 am, MCCOmaba, 345-2563
•After July 12 at 819 S. 22nd•
Kearney Alcoholics Anonymous Grogp,
Open Mtg 12noon, (308)236-8610.
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AFFIRMATION HOSTS FAREWELL FOR REV. KROSS
by RJ
TwoofAffinnation'smembersopencdtheir
home for a fond farewell for Rev. Jan Kross.
seniorpastorofMetropolitanCommuoityChurch
of Omaha for many years. Rev. Kross has accepted a full-time ministerial position withMCC
of Greater Kansas City doing counseling work
and assigned duties as designated by senior pastor Rev. John Barbone.
It was a beautiful evening to have an outside
gathering. Despite the llueat of rain. and even a
few stray raindrops at firs~ the storm held off.
Tbepowerofprayerreallyworks! Itjustwentto
show what a faithful servant Rev. Kross has been
to the big person upstairs! The host furnished a
ltfill and everyone brought something to grill.
Other dishes were brought by the well wishers as
well. One dish well received was cauliflower
with a special sauce over iL This was the first
time I had coleslaw with chopped broccoli, and
was it good! It seems in my ofd age I'm getting
a taste for cauliflower, as well as broccoli. Just so
long as its raw! Spaghett~ macaroni salad. there
was plenty for everyone, and then some.
For those of us who are really going to miss
Rev. Jan, K.C. is not that far down the road. It's
a good incentive to visit MCC Greater Kansas
City. There is also a MCC Johnson County in
Kansas. I've never been to that one, so lcan't tell
you much about it. At Greater K.C. MCC, the
senior pastor is a fonner priest in the Roman
Catholic Church. Andis he good! Rev. Barbone
isarealneatpersonandfuntomeet. Tbecurtent
congregation numbers around 250 souls. They
outgrew their former church and had to move to
larger quarters. This church is a fairly modem
one and was formerly a Christian Church. Now
they are rapidly outgrowing this church!
K.C. is a run town to visit! Though the
downtown area is gone now-just a memory.
The bars arc all in the out areas now. Downtown
Y is closed. Where the Cabaret stood,
kattywampus across the street from the Y is now
a vacant lot AJOS has killed the Kansas City
baths, which used to be across the street from the
bus station. But there is still a lot to do in K.C.
Morenewbarshavesprunggp. TheoldArabian
Nights, also known as 1ne Tent, is still there. I
believethcoldCabaretstiU lives too, but now it's
onMain.justsouthofthcPlau.. Ispentmorethan
one New Year's Eve in the Cabaret. The famous
(or infamous, depending how one looks at it)
Jewel Box is no more. Wendy's Hamburgers
now occupies that spot. The Plaza. yes the Plaza
is a must to visit though the famous Putsch's
Coffee House is fOne. Westpon--0ne must see
Westport. K.C. s version of the Old Markel
There are malls to go through. I understand the
Kansas City :ZOO is one o( the nation's finest
There is Independence to the East to visit Harry
Truman's home is there as well as his presidential
library. Then there's Worlds of Fun and Oceans
of Pun. So there is plenty to do and see in KC.
And be sure to ask where Memorial Park is. It's
a great place toseethelocalsights! Yes, it was an
enjoyable evening. A great time for just kibilZing, reminiscing about the "good old days." The
passing of an era. Though I don't wish toponray
Rev. Jan as ready for the rocking chair. After all
she's younger than I am. But then again, who
isn't!
God be with you in your new venture, Rev.
Jan. Omaha's loss will be KC's gain. There
comes a time in everyone's life, though when
new horizons must be sought out and gamed. To
quote the Preacher, "For everything there is a
season, and a time for every purpose under
heaven."
May the grace of God be with you always,
Rev. Jan. And when the time comes that comes
to all, may you be in heaven a good ten hours
before Don Diablo knows you've departed.
BAVAARD COMMENTS ON TAMARRA
As a Lesbian,! preferwomenovcr anything. but! am also a drag hag. My heart always goes fluuer
over a really pretty queen, and this time, ba da bing! I had a crush. The name was Tamarra and act was
wonderful! This queen was the color of a melted Hershey's Kiss. spunky, flirtatious, seductive and
talented. She could dance to rival Miss Jackson and her sync and movements must have been inspired
by Patti Labelle. I think I proposed before the second act. O.K" I was infaruated. Since I was so
spellbound. J decided to go fmd out what Tamarra was really like. When I interviewed him the next
day, I wasn't rcallydisappointed,justa liuleshocked. Andmy crush was crushed. Tamarra, aka Arthur
Pierson. was as different from her character as night and day.
Arthur was quiet during the interview, although he did have a good sense of humor. "Well," I
thought to myself, "if I crushed out on him last night. maybe he'll be interesting today." r found that
he was. Pierson, currently a Denver Native, had never been to Lincoln before simply because he was
never invited. Too bad, because he's been performing since age 17 in movies and television. as well
as in drag shows. "It started with an Indian queen that said I had a pretty face," said Pierson, "before
that. I gave no thought to doing drag." Pierson has a strong musical background and in fact sang in
the church choir. I bet he was a little peppier than the rest of the group.
From Pierson's first job in 1979 domg drag at20 bucks a nigh~ he's been perfecting his act enough
to be pan of the regular night life in Denver. Flip Wilson, Labelle and Nat Cole have been big
influences. Although Pierson has lots of talent in drag. his real plans are to be married, start a business.
get a ca~ and be Miss America. Not Miss Gay American. but Miss America.
No matter what the furureholds in store for Pierson, he'll always perform. Tbeonly time he didn't
was when his mother passed away. "When my mother died, Ilost it. I got into drugs and got diny, and
just lost iL It was performing that pulled me out of iL Shakespeare, film. thcal!e, drag, anything like
that is wonderful for boosting your spirits.• I met Aruthus Pierson riRht after the King riots took place.
I asked him how he felt and how it affected him. "It's not just bfacks that aren't protected. Gays.
Lesbians. and other women are also discriminated against I understand what the protestors fcl~ but
I thinlc the violence was uncalled for. The police are there to serve and protect They beat a man up.
I don't care what he said to them. They beat him up, it was on tape and they got off. That was wrong."
By the end of the interview, l was convinced that even though it was Tamarra that was the girl of
my dreams, Arthur Pierson was pretty neat. too. Come back now, ya hear'!
THE NEW VOICE
JULY 1992
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MUFFY ROSENBURG IS
NEBRASKA ENTERTAINER
OF THE YEAR
May 17 was a night of strange contraslS.
Nebraska's First Annual Entertainer of the Year
Pageant was a well slaged, well organized affair
featuring Tasha Kohl, National Entertainer of the
Year. Amanda Foxx and Vikloria Towne were al
their best as they performed for the audience. The
elite panel of judges included Kathleen Coashe,
Mrs. Nebraska America. However, there was
only one entry and only a handful of people to
watch the show.
The word spread that this was the last night
for the Metro as a gay bar. Jay was there, decked
out in full drag in a brilliantly colored sequined
dress, but his jaw was tense and he was visibly
frustrated as he spoke of the lack of the support
from the community. Jesse was busy with his
duties as emecc, but the sparkle was missing. All
in all. it was an evening of bittersweet emotion.
Despite ail of this, and despite being the only
contest.ant, Muffy went ail out as she sought the
title of Nebraska Entertainer of the Year. She
appeared in a glamorous gown and then came
back to do a delightful Lucille Bail skit. While
there was never any question of the outcome,
Muffy's presentation and performances did truly
earn her titleofNcbraska£ntcrtainer of the Year.
As was expected. Tasha Kohl was the hit of
the evening as she presented a spectrum of characters that ranged from glamour to klutzy high
sdlool prom queen to a passionate presenta1ion of
"Dreams."
A salute to Amanda Foxx for both her performances and her production of the event.
ANGLE SEEKS 1993
PRIDE WEEK COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON
As part of A.N.G.L.E.'s continuing efforts to
improve our community's celebration of pride,
we are beginning the planning process earlier
every year. Even though the 1992 Pride Week
has just recently finished, we are already looking
for a person to chair the 1993 Pride Week Committee. If you want to know more about the
position and iu responsibilities or would like to
receive an application for I.he position, please call
A.N.G.L.E.'s Gay and Lesbian Information and
Referral Line at 558-5303 and leave your name
and mailing address and specify Iha! you would
like to receive r.heapPlicationpackage. We need
your help to make Pride Week 1993 I.he best ever.
Please take the time to apply today I
ARBOR MOON
The Arbor Moon Books tore is in I.he business
of providing you with alternatives. The Arbor
Moon has one of the largest selections of Lesbian,
Gay, NonsexistChildren 'sBooks, Recovery, SelfHelp, Natural Healing, Feminist Spirituality,
Ecology, Multicultural, Black, Latino, and Native American books in I.he Midwest.
Need a book or button? Contact Wally Marlin anytime, or visit I.he Arbor Moon on Saturday
afternoons from I - 4 p.m. The Arbor Moon is
located in the Gathering Place, 1448 "E" Street.
in Lincoln.
The Arbor Moon will be closed August 10th
through the 171.h for inventory and vacation.
Wally wishes all of you a wonderful summer.
JULY 1992
THE MAX NEWS
By Gloria Revelle
Well. I promised you a terrific summer of fun
and enlerta.inmcnt. June was great. but July gets
better. M.O.W., or The March On Washington Nebraska Chapter, will host a TEA DANCE on
Sunday, July 5. We hear more information is
corning. but so far it sounds like the perfect party ro
end your holiday weekend. This is an important
project so please help support iL
The moor.h's entertamment schedule starlS off
when I gather together all of those queens you saw
at Closet BalL throw in a couple you haven't seen
before. shove 'em on stage and call it Fresh Fish 4.
All of I.he new "girls" are working their little Lee
Press-ons down to the adhesive ro bring you a
terrific show-from new girls to I.he cream of the
crop.
Aunt Mi.kc is 11 it again. Underwear Night 8
will again be featured on I.he patio onThursday, July
23. lfr.hisyear'spartyisanythinglikelastsummer's,
watch out!
If you've ever wondered what happens at Underwear Night or if you were curious about whal
goes on behind the covered doors-there is only
onewaytofmd ouL Stripdownmenandpartywith
the guys.
ANGLE will be bringing you anor.her one of
I.heir scrumptious brunches July 12. Um! Um!
They promise it will be a taster's 1rea1!
Th11 night. Sunday, July 12. THE MAX will
host the Miss Gay Nebraska America PageanL The
contest will feature M.G.N.A. Jennifer Jett and
Miss Gay America, Tiffany BoneL Steve Lucart,
the pageant owner, promises r.ha1 this year's contest
will be one of his besL
David BurrilL Adult Enterlairtrnent S1arwi1l beat THE MAX on Sunday, July 19. You've seen
him on the cover and inside all I.he hottest f•Y magazines. David sings, dances and most imper1antly,
he Ulkes off his clothes for ail to see. David has arecord that is moving up I.he dance charu and The
Max D.J.'s feature it nightly. I know you'll make David feel right at home in Omaha.
TI,c AIDS Memorial Quilt will return to the Midwest in December and to help sponsor I.his
emotional tribute, THE MAX will sponsor two benefit performances of NUNSENSE. Live and on
stage-this all male company will perform two matinees on Saturday, July 25 and Sunday. July 26,
at2:00p.m.
The laughs won't stop with NUNSENSE-Bonnie Bitch returns th11Sunday night at 10:00 p.m.
with an all new show. Bonnie is a legend in Omaha and al THE MAX.
If you've never seen her, made I.his date down, and if you have seen her, I know you'll want to
see her again.
Is r.hal enough? If it isn't. we always have our weekly specials and our terrific Fiesla Thursday
party every week.
If you think I.his month's lineup is hot- just wail for the surprise I have for you in August!
MISS PARALLEL GALAXY
By Bavaard
Miss Parallel Galaxy ... no, it's not I.he prettiest gul 11 last year's astrology convention, it's the
newest "beauty" pageant to hit Lincoln. And. yes, it's out of this world!
Miss Parallel GalaxyUlkes off at the Partic(l8th&N in Lincoln),July23 at9:30p.m. (conteslants
need 10 be in the bar by 8).
Kelly Sheridan, contest coordinator and creator, added a new twist to M.P.G. by making it co-ed.
For I.he first time in Lincoln, women are able to compete in drag. "Thear a lot of women," said Sheridan,
"complaining I.hat there is no outlet for competition. Now there is."
Not only is I.he contest open to women. it's also open to a lot of creativity. The contest is divided
into four parts: swim wear, evening wear, an on stage question and answer section, and talenL
Contestants are encouraged to be as crazy and unique as possible.
Guests appearing in the show include Freida Lac, Channing Roos, and emcee Jennifer Jett. Judges
are secret and will be announced as I.he show slarts.
Air.hough M.P.G. is not a benefit show, all proceeds except for the ten dollar entry fee will go to
the Nebraska AIDS Project. The collected cntty fees go to the first place performers todo wir.h as they
wish.
Anyone interested in entering the M.P.G. contest can get an entty blank at I.he Panic or by writing
Kelly Sheridan at 912 So. 17th, Apt. A3, Lincoln. NE 68508. Entry applications must be turned in by
midnight. July 22.
Good luck, and may the most outrageous person winl
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LINCOLN NON-PROFIT CORPORATION FORMED: "LINK-ON" TO PROVIDE
HOME HEALTH SERVICES FOR PWA'S, HIV+, GAYS, LESBIANS
By Bavaard
Around September or this y= a whole new
concept in health care is coming to Lincoln.
It's called Link-On. a new proposal in home
health care designed for Oay and Lesbians and
persons with AIDS/HIV.
Right now the operation is still in the planning s1age, with lhc board of directors meeting
this month to discuss funding employees and
pending legal matttrs.
Link-On's founder, Rick Swainlc. thought of
the idea when he realiz.ed that even in Lincoln.
hcallh care for HIV patients is lacking.
'1 feel that lots of people are in hospitals that
don't need to be," said Swaink.
''But they can't be at home because there is no
one to adequately care for them. The goverrunent
has not dic1ated funds to specifically care for
pie with AIDS. and until they do, it's up to us
todoit."
Another aspect that makes Link-On unique is
that Swaink and his board of directors are willing
to pay for the schooling of anyone interested in
participating in the program who is not yet certi·
fied, in exchange for a signed two year work
contract.
The program will be run according to s1ate
guidelines. complete with directors of medicine
and nursing.
Although it will solicit gay and lesbian employees, Link-On will not discriminate based on
scxualicy who it hires. or who it serves.
Link-On is a non-profit organization which
will be funded by benefit shows and private
donations. A sub.committee has been formed
specifically for fund raising.
HopeMly Link-On will be a stepping stone
for a state hospice catering to clients with HIV/
AIDS which is planned to begin operation in four
years. Swaink feels there is a definite need for
both operations. "Sometimes a client will want to
remain at home, and should if it's possible, but if
not. f d like to set up a hospice that is a home away
from home see theelient can come. fd also like to
implement a training program for lovers and
families of clients that would teach them how to
lake care or their loved one.•
Persons wishing to become involved in LinkOn either as medical s1aff or as a board member
(preferably with a medical, clerical, or public
relations background) or even those wishing to
make a donation can write to: Link-On, c/o Rick
S waink, 1728 So. 14th #4, Lincoln, NE 68502 or
caJJ (402)435.0574.
VICTORY PRESENT IN LUTHERAN ASSEMBLY
Some Welcome Gays/Lesbians
Hallelujah! Thcte arc friends among the
mainstream faithful! At the recent Nebraska
Synod Assembly or the Evangelical Lutheran
church in America (ELCA). a resolution asking
theSynodtoextendan affinnationofwelcometo
gays and lesbians was defeated by a 304 to 350
margin. Yes. it was defeated, but victories arc
present jn the effort. Seve. pastors, two Jay
n
delegates, and two concerned visitors worked to
findnearly50%ofthcenlircasscmblysupportive
of the resolution. !tis a victory to turn nine votes
into 300. How many fish fed the mullitudcs?
Other victories were also enjoyed. Namely, the
sound dcfca1of acounterresolutionthatsought to
memorialize myths and abominate in sin gay and
lesbian lifestyles. The final victory comes as a
result of these actions. Dialog has begun and we
arc invigorated to try again. This was a first
aucmpl! Although the Synod did not adopt the
affirmation as a whole, lhrce congregations in
Omaha have adopted the affumation. 1ney are
Kountz.eMemorial Lutheran, First Lutheran, and
Augustana Lutheran.
On a related note: Remember, Lulhcrans
Concerned meet the first Sunday of every month
at Koun~ Memorial Lutheran al 7:00 p.m.
** AUDITION NOTICE**
When We No Longer Touch: A Cycle of Songs for Survival is
the new recording by the Dallas-based Turtle Creek Chorale.
Dedicated to chorus members who have died from AIDS,
royalties from the CD and cassette will be donated to the
American Foundation for AIDS Research (AmFAR). The
recording may be ordered from the Chorale at (214) 526-3214.
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Open auditions will be held for Martin
Sherman's BENT. Sunday and Monday, July 12
and 13at7:00p.m. at 1219South 131hStreet. All
lhose auditioning will rooeivc equal consideration regardless or experience. Seven to ten men
between the ages of 18 and 65 arc needed. Actors
will be required to assist in set changes, as well as
set-up and striking. BENT. a powerful play depicting perucution of homosexuals in Nazi Germany during World War II. will be performed as
a benefit for the Nebraska AIDS Projecl at lhe
Firehouse Dinner Theatre. Commiunent, interest. desire, and availability will be factors in lhe
casting. Willingness to work, to risk and to meet
lhe artistic challenges that BENT offers, will be
of utmosl importance. Actors are requested to
bring a photo and resume if available. For addi·
tional information call Roger Reeves at453-6982
or De Moreland at 553-0950.
JULY 1992
�LOCAL NEWS
MCC-ONEWS
DYKE APPEAL ON LICENSE
By Carla
This is it! The day has finally arrived. July
I, we wee possession ofour new church home!
Wow!
Oh, yeah. we've got some work to do to make
iuccm really like home to us, but we'll get some
of that done between now and our first service
there July 12. and the rest we will work at over the
next few months. We invite you 10 join us as we
celebrate this joyful day!
Service will begin at 10:20 a.m. Following
service we will gather at The MAX to celebrare
our move at a biunch sponsored by A.N.G.L.E.
The community is invi!J>d to join us!
A.N.O.L.E. will be flipping pancakes and
working hard 1? fill us upwilhharn and scrambled
eggs, fresh fruit and baked goodies. Only $5 for
all you can eat!
That evening about 7 p.m. we will break in
the new church wilh a Song Service. Everyone is
invited to join us for eilher or bolh services.
The fJist Sunday in July we will be conducting ~ Closing Service in !he Morning Worship
Servu7 at the 420 S. 2Ath SL church.
Fnends and members areinvi!J>d to join us as
wesaygoodbyetoabuildingthathasservedusso
well the past ! Oyears. WethankGodforblessing
us wilh that home.
Between the first and the tenth of July, we
willbcbusycleaning.painting,packing,moving,
and unpacking as we switch sites.
Anyone wilh a truck, a strong back, a willing
heart-is welcome to join us.
Volunteers are even needed to stand by and
cheer us on! Call the Church Officeat345-2563
to offer your services.
Starting in July we willhaveeveningserviccs
onlythesccondandfourthSundaysofthemonllL
Watch for more details regarding these services.
Juncwasabusymonth. Over80peoplecarne
outfortheFamilyPicnicwesponsoredtostartthe
Pride Week Festivities. Everyone enjoyed the
balloon toss and the lhn»legged race.
Then besides working on the float for the
PrideParadeandparticipatingintheRecognition
Dinner and Coronation, in June MCC'ers were
busy putting their SHOVE teams together- Yes,
Jsa,dTEAMSI Las1yearwehad1wo--hopcfully
we'll have three this year!
Still !here was time for Rev. Howard to teach
a Sexuality Srudies class as apartoflhe UFMCC
Mid-Central District Education program.
Congregation members met and continued
!he work on inclusifying the hymnals.
We invire you to join us for worship any
Sunday.
Morning Worship begins at 10:20 a.m. and
Evening Worship (2nd and 4th Sundays only)
begins at 7:00 p.m.
But check your calendar before you join us:
we'll only meet at 420 S. 2Alh July 5. After that
you'll find us at 819 S. 22nd St.
Til next monlh, see you in church!
ST. LOUIS-For just shy of ten years. Lisa
Wagaman has adorned her car with license plates
which read DYKE.
Now !he slate of M issouri has suddenly discovered the wording on the plates and has told
Wagamanthatshemustgivcthernupbecauscthe
word DYKE is unacceptable.
This isn't lhe first time W agarnan has gone to
battle over the plares. When she first requested
them in 1982, she was initially refused.
She concoc!J>d a story about being of Dutch
ancestry and that her grandmother's nan,e was
Dyke. Did the state really feel that her
grandmother's name was obscene?
The SIBie gave in.
It now appears they may again. Wagaman
conferredwithalawyerwhoreviewedsi.teliccnse
plate regulations.
Those regulations clearly state that the criteria for denial is if the wording describes sexual or
excretory functions.
Wagaman has told !he state that she want.< to
keep her plares. So far, she hasn '!heard back and
hopes the matter is over.
"I've had these plates for years and they're
like a pan of me," she told the NEWS-TELE-
GRAPH.
"Friends tell me they have enjoyed seeing my
plates around town. It would be like the state
taking away a piece of myself if I have to give
!hem up."
THE LESBIAN AND GAY TELEGRA.PII
0
Where i~ all.began
1Il
Omaha, Nebraska
712 South 16th Street 342-9595
0
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.
STILL THE FRIENDLIEST BAR IN TOWN
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NEWS FROM THE NEBRASKA AIDS PROJECT
The Candlelight Memorial Service was held
at SL Cecilia's Cathedral on May 9. Sponsors
included the AIDS IntCifaith Network Omaha/
Lincoln, Nebraska AIDS Projec~ and the Lincoln-Lancaster County ATOS Task Force. The
memorial is part of an International observance in
conjunction with Mobilization Against ATOS.
Therwnes of2I l persons were proclaimed among
the gathering of family and friends. The service
reminds all of us that there is still much work IO
be done regarding prevention and service to those
who are afflicted with AIDS. Many thanks to all
those who worked in preparing for the memorial
and to the volunteers who carried candles for
persons whose family or friends could not altend.
NAP was pleased IO hear that the United Way
approved a proposal for the funding of a volun1.CeT coordinaior. This is a very welcomed position, as it will give the NAP case managers more
lime to concen1ra1c on direct client services, and
the new coordinator can focus on volunteer program development, and an increase in organization of existing programs. Next month we hope
IO inlrOducc our new NAP employee. A special
thanks to Rodney Shuey who acted as volunteervolunteer coordinaJor for the past 2 months.
The family oflong lime NAP volunteer Sandy
Matthews lhrew a surprise 30th anniversary for
her and husbMd Bill al the Matthews home on
Saturday, May 30th. In lieu of gifts, donations
were requested, and a nice donation was awarded
IO NAP. Congratulations and thank you IO the
Matthews family.
NAP has recently joined the membership of
SPAAT (Southern Parthandle AIDS Awareness
Team). The group has formed IO provide AIDS
education and information 10 Sidney and the
surrounding area. The members include health
care workers. counselors, and ochers who are
interested in heightening AI DS awareness.
NAP Case Management Census for May
Open Cases as of May l, 1992
184
New Cases
8
3
Clients Deceased
Closed
1
End Total as of May 31, 1992
188
Client Services provided In May, 1992
Advocacy
194
Transportation
164
Shopping, Cooking. Sining, etc.
135
If you know someone who is HlV+ or has
ATOS, feel free 10 refer them IO the Nebraska
ATDSProjecL lfyouwould likeiovoluntur,call
NAP for an application: 800-782-2437.
THE 1993
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THE NEW VOICE
NEWS FLASH!!
NUNSENSE ARRIVES IN
OMAHA ON JUL V 24TH
Late Breaking News from
Reverend Mother Mary Regina
Dear People of the Omaha Area.
Last month I wrote IO you IO advise you that
there was a group of very talented individuals
who would be impersonating nuns from our order
known simply as 'The Little Sisters of Hoboken."
Sister Robert Anne of our order has informed me
that the performances of the musical comedy.
~ arc fundraising events for the Nebraska AIDS Project in their effort to bring the
Names Projeel/AIDS Memorial Quilt to OmahA
this December. Additionally, Sisters Hubert and
Leo wish to remind you that the east includes BUI
Bohannon, BWBurtch, Steven Nichols, Tlmotby Renner,andMlcbaelTaylor-Suwart- fu,e
singers and aciors one and all. ~ is directed by Thomas Bertino. The musical direcior
is Garrett McDonald-Burton, and the choreography is a joint effort between Lisa Clute and
Blllllobannon. LauraEngtandwillbcthestage
manager.
Now, Sister Mary Annette informs me that
the performances arc scheduled for the Mc110politan Community Church of Omaha, 819 S.
22nd Street on July 24th at g,oo p.m., TheMAX,
1417 Jackson, July 25th and 26th at 2:00 p.m.,
and The Center Stage Theatre, 30th&"Q" Streets,
July 31st and August lslat 8:00p.m. and August
2nd at 2 p.m. Tickets areS5.00 and are available
by calling Empty S Productions al 345-8948.
Sister Julia tells me that she has heard them
rehearsing, and it brought tears lo her eyes (of
course, she was peeling onions at the lime). The
Monsignor has said he plans to auend and encourages everyone 10 auend this once in a
lifetime spectacle. I ccnainly hope to sec you all
there!
Respectfully Yours,
Reverend Mother Mary Regina
The Linle Sisters of Hoboken Convent
Hoboken, New Jersey
OMEN DISTRIBUTE AIDS
AWARENESS RIBBONS IN
LOCAL BARS-PROCEEDS
TO AIDS ORGANIZATIONS
I would like to take this opportunity to thank
all the people who purchased and wore theATDS
Awareness Ribbons at the Omaha Drummer
Contest at D.C.'s on May 15th. The gesture of
outpouring in money by those in attendance was
inspiring.
Omaha Men will continue 10 have these ribbons available in our local pubs on a dona1ion
basis. The monies are going to our organizations
dealing with ATOS and AIDS Awareness.
We need IO let the American people know
that we are aware of what is happening and
making ourselves aware.
If you still have a red ATOS Awareness
Ribbon, wear iL Ifnot, pick one up. Any-one
who watched any of the national awards shows
this year saw them worn by all.
Again, thank you.
Denny 0.
President, Omaha Men
JULY 1992
�LOCAL NEWS
OUT FOR LAUGHS
GAY COMEDY PILOT SHOWN
AT THE MAX
PFLAG TO PICNIC
What a special way to start PRIDE WEEK
1992! FamilypicrticwithMCC and the Interfaith
Service with some of our parents hosting the
"Is Your TV Acting Queer?" was the ques- reception in the fellowship hall. Parents and
tion ofthe evening as the MAX presented tapes of Friends are steppinJ out of their closets, too, and
the pilot for a gay/lesbian comedy series being arc taking a more v1Sible role, not only in the gay
considered by the Fox Network.
community but in the community as a whole.
"Out for Laughs" is a fast paced collection of
National PFLAG produced and distributed a
shonslciis reminisccntof"Saturday Night Live". public service announcement through iis cha~
It is the brainchild ofnationally-know comedian, ters. All three TV stations here agreed to show it
Shan Carr.
(we have yet to see records of how often and
It features 10 Bay Area gay and lesbian when!) but we have established some contacts
comedians who offer satiric scrutiny of every- and plan to continue othe, activities that will let
lhing from a 1950's diner-dykes musical, to the people know that we arc "alive and well" in the
critically funny news team from station WHAT. Heartland. lnAugust.anewinformationlineand
The high point of the show was its f11st support network will be put in place for families
segment which presented the answer to the ques- living with AIDS. More news about this later, but
tion "How do you become a homosexual?" for now, we know that we in Omaha will be
basic training at ''Camp Camp" where they train involved in some way with this new outreach.
''The Few, The Proud, The 10%."
Our goal is keeping families togethe,.
OthersegmentsincludedthelateStnewsfrom
Our July meeting on Sunday the 12th will be
station WHAT, a look at the way that words for an old fashioned family picnic. Pack your picnic
the male gender have inftltrated our vocabulary basket, your sun screen and bat and ball, and plan
(aMEN, MANdate, MENstruation), and a seg- tojoinusinHanscom Park. This is a time to meet
ment on the endeuing Pet Names that lesbians other family memben, relax and share some
use for their sweetheans.
good food and flDl. We will have a brief business
The low point (at least for me) was a strange meeting for electing the board or directors (we
segment called "Space Twins."
need three volunteers to fill the rotating chairs!)
All in all. the show used the standard comedy for the coming year. You don't have to be a
melhodsofexaggeration.stereotyping,andparody parent of a gay or lesbian child to serve. Please
to produce 40 minuteS of tmeven but enjoyable
call the PFLAO information line for any last
comedy.
minute changes of site and time (due to possible
However, it was these very same comedy weather intcrference) and details about the duties
techniques that caused the most negative com- of a board member. See you on the 12th at 2 p.m.
menlS.
Several people have commented that the show
CHORUS NOTES
did not present a positive image of gays and
by David Brady
lesbians but instead used neiative stereotypes.
By the time this issue of the New Voice hits
I would agree that negauvo ste,cotypos were
the stands, the Chorus will be in Denver performused, as were exaggerated mannerisms, but these
ing at GALA Festival IV. It should be a great
are the very fabric of comedy.
his my opinion that it may be only when we week. We'll tell you more when we return.
The annual Chorus Garage Sale will be held
are honestly self confident and comfortable with
ounelves that we are able to laugh at ourselves. on Saturday, August I at 1315 S. 52nd SL Please
call 455-6199 if you have any items you would
Our tluinks to the staff and owners of the
MAX for bringing this pilot to the Omaha Com- like to donate.
The Chorus held its annual corporation meetmunity. 1 fo1D1d it to be an enjoyable hour,
ing in May and elected four members to the Board
sharing laughs with friends.
For more information on ''Out For Laughs" of Directors. All begin their teons this month.
or to make donations to help defray the expense Congratulations to Roger Bcnnctt(reruming board
of producing this pilot. please contact Out for member), Harry J. DiLlse, Pamela J .• and Mary
Laughs, Box 31860, San Francisco, California W. Outgoing board members are Stan Brown.
Michael Rice, and myself.
94131-0860, or call (415) 826-8339.
See ou all when we et back from GALA!
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THE NEW VOICE
IT'S SHOVE TIME AGAIN
Here it is, July already and no information
about Summer SHOVE '92. Not to worry...
Summer SHOVE (Six Hours Of Volleyball Excitement) '92 is just around the comer and
promises to be bigger and better than last year!
This year's sand volleyball extravaganza is
scheduled for Saturday, Augwt 15th from 10
a.m. (note the earlier start time) 1D1til 5 p.m. We
will once again be at Racquetball of Omaha at
68th & Grove, StreelS.
Like years past, we will once again be raising
money and having fun. Proceeds from this event
will benefit the American Red Cross HIV/AIDS
Network. which will in tum benefit the Nebraska
AIDS Quilt Project fund. There are no trophies
for the team with the most wins. There are no
Olympictry-ouis for the team with lhemost wins.
BUT, for the team that raises the most money,
there is a prize. And for the pe,sons who raise the
most money, there are prizes. Plus, as always,
there will be froc food and drink.
Instead of charging a team entry foe, we ask
each individual to collect a minimum or $25 in
pledges in order to play that day. Each player thal
raises the minimum will receive a souvenir T·
shirt and opporrunities to winothe,greatgifts. so
a team of 6 players raisins their minimum will be
donating $200. Last year's team winner raised
over $900! !! Something to compete againsd I!
This year's goal is toraise$3600. Canleount
onyourhelp? TopanicipateinSummerSHOVE
'92, write to Bob Power, American Red Cross.
3838 Dewey, Omaha, NE 68105.
UPDATE: CONCERNING
EDITORIAL ANO HRCF
BOYCOTT ON UNITED WAY
On May 19, 1992, the Gay and Lesbian
Coalition's steering committee met and voted to
back the boycott of the United Way. We, as
members of the steering committee, are asking all
our readers to consida backing this boycott until
either the Boy ScoUIS of America drops its ban
against gay and lesbian youth, or the United Way
enforces iis anti-discrimination policy by withholding funds from the Boy Seoul$ of America.
You can get involved; you can help suppon
equality among our gay and lesbian youth; you
can be a part of the system that shows united
powe, for what is RIGHT. Remember your own
youth when you were trying to build your own
self-esteem against a negative society? Please let
us know if you will join this call for the boycotL
As usual all names from leners thatwerecciveare
held in strict confidence.
Gil COAL/1'/0N NEWSLEITER
SIOUX CITY CELEBRATES
PRIDE IN JULY
The Sioux City area Pride Celebration began
in J1D1e but extends well into the month of July
and include a spaghetti fest held on July 6 at lhe
3 Cheers in Sioux City. Proceeds will benefit lhe
newly formed Sioux!and Oay & Lesbian Coalition. 3 Cheers is also hosting a play on July 5, a
slave auction on July 5,pool tournament finals on
July 7, a COlDlty fair on July 8, a dart tournament
on July 9, country night on July JO, and a variety
show on July 11. July 12 lhe community comes
together for a Stone Lodge Picrtic, noon to 9pm,
at Stone State Park in Sioux City.
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NAMES PROJECT AIDS MEMORIAL QUILT--NEBRASKA DISPLAY
By Kathy Engla nd
For the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial
QUILT Display Committee, the Fourth of July
came a little early. We are celebrating the official
announcement of Omaha as a display site for a
largeportionofthelntemationalNAMESQUILT
in December and the wonderful support that we
are experiencing from all over our community.
Following the June 10th press conference to
introduce the honorary advisory board and the
hostcommitteechairpersons, NAP and theQUILT
Display Committee sponsored an open forum on
June 17th.
For many, this was the first OJ?P<>rtunityto get
more details about the work that is yet to be done
before the December 4th. 5th. and 6th display.
Each committee shared their goals and plans for
the coming months, and talked with folks about
howtheymiahtbeapartofaspccificprojectsuch
as Outreach. Educational Seminars for clergy/
pastoral care worker1, healthcare providers. youth
and counselors, Panel making, Fundraisingevents,
Media and Publicity, Ceremonies, Voluntea
recruitment and coordination, and Logistics.
Volunteers are needed in all of these areas for
both long tenn planning and one time events.
Being a member of one committee or helping
withonespecialactivitywillnotkecpavolunteer
from serving in another area thal may interest
them.
For inswice. you might choose to help with
a fundraiser such as selling pins and T -sltitts 81
the ICON July4thpicnicorassisl withoneofthe
performances ofNunscnse being presented l81er
this month at the MAX or at MCC.
Youmightalsowanttospeaktoasmallgroup
offollcs visiting on the QUI LT on December 4th
(our informal education day) and be a part of the
volunteer team on the 5th and 6th (open to the
public days).
Whatever you like to do, we can find a place
for you as the next five months hurry by. Il you
have no preference as to what committee or area
you would most like ID help. call us and we will
be happy to suggest a variety of things that you
and your friends and/or group (such as church.
school, business or professional organization.
etc.) can do lo become involved.
The World Health Orgartization and other
groups are predicting that by the year2000(th81's
not so very far away!)over 12-0mllUon people in
this country will be infected with HIV. I cannot
even imagine that nWllber! One in every four
families will have someone infected. Swe brings
it close ID home! Every home in our community
will feel the impact in some way.
The QUILT is a unique memorial that helps
people take the overwhelming and sterile nurn•
bers of this pandemic and bring them into a very
real focus of lives.
A few months ago I had the privilege to see a
performance of Heartstrings, a national touring
company that presents information and emotions
surrounding AIDS in a theatrical settinf. In one
sketch. a woman came upon a group o parents
who were picketing outside a school in protect
against the "sex education" curriculum recently
inttoducedintheireducationsystcm. Shegrabbed
thebullhomfromaleaderoftheprotesting"mob"
andsharedherfeelingsabout the new growth and
developmeru materials: "I may not be able to stop
anyone from dying of AIDS, but I certainly can
keep our kids from dying of IGNORANCE!"
Thal declaration brought the house to its feet
and the sound of the cheering and applause was
nearly deafening. Wemaynolyetbe able to stop
this equal-opportunity virus, but we can love and
support those who are living with it and we can
help people change behaviors so they arc not al
risk of getting iL We can. and we must make a
differenceinourcommurtity. Won'tyoujoinus?
PleasecalltheQUILTCommittceat29t-6781 or
NAP at 342-4233.
LINCOLN TO ESTABLISH
RESOURCE CENTER
Plans are afoot to establish a nonprofit Resowcc Center to serve the Lincoln area alternative community. Anyone who wants ID beon the
Board. to help put out mailings, to set the agenda.
and do whatever else needs ID be done. please
contact Wally Martin at 4&9-4634.
HOTEL ROOMS FOR DC MARCH
-HEALTHCARE HOTLINE
24-HR TOLL·FREE HOTLINE NO. 1·800-641-1818
SAVE
THE D.C. HEALTH BENEFITS AC
T
Protect Access to Health Care
for Domestic Partners in D.C.
Don'I let your Member of Congress override the decision of the
D.C. City Council. By an overwhelming majority, the D.C. City
Cooncil has voted to exlffld health insurance coverage to domestic
partners ofcity et11>loyees. Now, with their power to review all D.C.
laws, some members of Congress have vowed to kill this important
health benefits bill
SEND ATELEGRAM ttUinc your Home IDd Saiatt manbm that you
support tbt balth bm.rrts bill, and tbt District's right ID govera itsdf.
• Dial Westa11 Unioo ( I ~ 1-1818). Askfar llcdine No. 9247.
• Give me opcraror ywr idcphooc number, full name. address and zip code.
• Ask the opcraror ID tend our prucrtcd WC$lCII Union kiters to your two
Scmun and Reprosc,,wive.
Tot $8.00 cost of your Hotline messa&es will show up on your tdcpllooc bill
as a tdegram cbaiJe. Or charge ID Visa or Master Card.
The Kansas City office [or the 1993 March on Washington (MOW)has
blocked 400 hotel rooms in the heart of DC's Gay district-Dupont Circle.
More than a million people are expected to attend the march, slated for April
25, 1993. DC has only 34,027 hotel rooms, according 10 Jerry Hagerty, a
Kansas representative on the national steerinf committee. By blocking so
many rooms, rates have been held to$77perrughtforatwo-room suite. For
those who cannot afford airfare. MOW-K.C. plans to charter buses for a
round-ttippriceo[approxim81ely$100perpcrson.A$50depositisrequired
ID guarantee a room and reserv81ions for travel or lodging can be booked
through Prestige Travel, a member of the International Gay Travel Agency
association. Call them 81913/599-3700 (ask for Susan). For more information on MOW-K.C.. call the Kansas City office 81 816/374-5807.
THE LESBIAN AND GAY TELEGRAPH
K.C. STAR OBITS LIST
UNMARRIED "COMPANIONS"
Unmarried compartions are now being included as survivors in the
Kansas City Star's news obituaries. The new policy was the result of
meetings between the Star and leaders of two Gay and Lesbian Orgartiz.ations, theHWllan Rights Project and FriendsofJustice. Under the old policy,
only married partners were listed in news obituaries, which are published
free of charge. According ID Caitlin Hendel, of the Star's style committee,
the policy of inclusion will apply to heterosexual and homosexual couples,
and will be in effect for a three month trial period. At th81 tirne the policy will
be reviewed. A letter announcing the change in policy has been sent to area
funeral home directors, who are usually responsible for providing such
information to the paper. Information is confirmed with a fami_Jy member.
THE LESBIAN AND GA.YTELEGRA.Pfl
THE KHAKI CLOSET
CitizenSoldierhaspublishedTheKh.alciClosl!l: Whatyounudtoiaww
about the US Mililary if you' re Gay, Lesbian, bisexual or have tested
"posilive" on the JJJV Test,• poclcet-siud handbook for those in the U.S.
armed forces or those considering enlistment.
Single copies of the handbook are S.75, 10 or more copies are S.50.
Postage is S.50 for a single copy or SI... total for more than one copy. Send
orders to: Citizen Soldier, 175 Fifth Avmue, New York. NY 10010.
TIIE LESBIAN AND GAY TELEGRAPH
PAGE 22
THE NEW VOICE
JULY 1992
�LOCAL NEWS
YOUTH TALKLINE UPDATE
Looking for a way IO serve the Gay/Lesbian/
Bisexual youth in Lincoln?
Why not consider j oining the dcdicaled staff
of the Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Youth Talkline7
The talkline is open every Friday and Saturday evening from 7:00 p.m. until midnight and
serves youth ages 13-23.
Thus far we have received calls from UNL
and NWU srudents. high school studenlS, young
working people and international students.
Our purpose is IO offer support, a listening
ear, safe sex and AIDS information. provide
referrals and community recourses.
Afiu completing a 21 hour iraining program
each volunteer agrees IO tal<e one weekend shift
every 5-6 wuks.
Sound iniuesting? Want more information?
Call 435-1441 (Lincoln) and leave your name
and number and we will get back to you.
We arc planning to do the next training session soon. Please think about being a part of this
service to the young people ofourcommunity. IT
IS THE RIGHT THING TO 00.
THE LESBIAN AND GAYTELEGRAPII
K.U. PRIDE CELEBRATED
LAWRENCE, KS-Nearly a hundred supporiors marched for Gay and Lesbian pride April
11, despite cold and wet weather.
A picnic was held afr.:r the parade, and a
dance that night capped a wulc-long celebration
that included prominent speakers from across the
country.
Gay and Lesbian awareness week in Lawrence
was organized by Gay and Lesbian Services of
Kansas (GLSOK), one of the nation's oldest Gay
and Lesbian organizatiorts.
About 40 people took part in a kiss-in on the
University of Kansas campus April 9.
Gays and Lesbians were encouraged to "wear
blue jeans if you're Gay" April 7.
AndK. U. students and their supportersjoined
with other campuses across the country to protest
against the ROJ'C's anti.Cay and Lesbian policy.
K.U. has a policy of banning discrimination
based on sexual orientation, but the university
still allows ROJ'C IO recruit on campus.
"The administration is hopelessly
heterosexist," said Don Knutson. a K.U. graduate.
Virginia Uribe. founder of Project 10, a dropout prevention program for Gay and Lesbian high
school youth in Los Angeles, said teachers and
school adminisirators have a responsibility to
provide support for Gay and Lesbian students.
Uribe denounced the harassment and threats
of violence directed toward Gay and Lesbian
students. "Everyone is entitled to dignity and
respec~" she said.
THE LESBIAN AND GAYTELEGRAPII
INDEPENDENCE, MO
PRINTER REFUSES JOB FOR
GAY PAPER
An Independence printer is no longer willing
IO print the GAZETI'E, a weekly Gay and Lesbian publication, because of pressure from fundamenlJl)i.stChristians, according io publisher David
Ray. The INDEPENDENCE EXAMINER has
printed the GAZETTE since it began publishing
in March. GAZETl'Eeditor Davina Anne Gabriel
call the decision "a blatant act of censorship."
NEW GAY/LESBIAN/ Bl
GROUP FORMS IN
OUTSTATE NEBRASKA
By Morris M.
HI to all the gays and lesbians of NebraskL
We'd like to welcome YOU to a new organiiation
that is in the forming stages in outstate NebraskL
The name of the organization is Gay and
Lesbian Association of Greater Nebraska Lk.L
GLAGN.
It all started with a few people who wanled a
democratic voice or vote on the running of the
Empty Closet a.k.a. SHOUT Support Group
meetings and activities.
community and to provide various services for its
After a talk with Tom G., head faeilitaior of
SHOUT,anorganizationalmeetingwasheld. An
interim board was set up and wrote a constitution
with a mission herein as follows:
''We, the gays and lesbians of grear.:r Nebraska. hold deeply in our hearts the concept that
all people deserve civil liberties without regard to
race, ethnic background. religion. age, JI111Tital
status, and sexual orientation. It is our mission IO
assist in providing a healthier environment for
gays and lesbians in greater Nebraska.•
Membership is offered to all gays, lesbians,
and bisexuals who are eighteen (18) years and
older.
GLAGN is still formulating its ways of assisting in providing that healthier environment.
What suggestions can you give that would
help you to be a part of an organization like that?
Write with your questions, concerns of how
we can assist you.
Pleaseputthatmindioworlcnotonlywiththe
idea but specify how it can be accomplished.
If you would like IO be amemberof GLAGN,
then tal<e a moment IO sit down and write with a
SASE 10 the GLAGN Board of Directors, PO
Box 1546, Kearney, NE 68848.
As I sit writing this down. I encourage YOU
to get involved in some way like voting in elections.
Let's get started by helping each other fmd
solutions to our common problems, auending
education, support groups, funding the AIDS
.
et
members.
..
I h.111ks to \I.I. thl' hars
fur thdr support of l'l{ll)E
adi, ilil's I hrouJ.!houf tht• ~ t•ar!
DOORWAYS GRANT
ST. LOUIS-Doorways, an interfaith agency
which provides housing for pcrsorts with AIDS,
announced at apressconferenceonApril 15, that
it has received a grant from the US Deparunentof
HousingandUrbanDevelopmentfor$2,928,900.
The grant will be used, explained Lynne Cooper,
executive director, for the construction of two ten
unit buildings. The buildings will contain a total
of4two-bedroomapartmentsandl6one-bedroom
apartments.
Construction will begin this year at an unnamed site, with completion sometime next year.
Cooper said that the site is still being negotialed but would be in the ceniral corridor of the
city.
$1.5 million of the grant will be used to
provide rent assistance for those using the housing. This marks the first grant by HUD 10 a SL
Louis group.
Requirements for use of the facilities are that
an individual must be HIV sympiomatic, have an
income of less than $650 per month and have a
need for housing.
At the news conference, held at the Catholic
diocesan headquarters, Rabbi Robert Jacobs said.
"This moment is truly historic. We are seeing
both government and religion at their best. This
represents aggressive attention IO community
anguish."
"This will be a real challenge for our staff,"
Cooper told the NEWS-TELEGRAPH, "but it
sure is going IO make the case managers h•Jll'Y ."
Doorways was founded in 1988 and smce
that time has assisled over 600 clients in dealing
with housing needs.
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SIOUXLAND COALITION
For the past few months a small group ofmen
and women have been meeting to form a Gay and
Lesbian coalition for the Sioux City areL
Know as the design commhtec for the
Siouxland Gay & Lesbian Coalition, this group
hasdonaled time and money in aneffonio initiate
fund raising activities and to draft a model constitution and by-laws.
Jeff Farber, oo~hair of the design commit·
tee, said that membership will be open to anyone
in the Gay and Lesbian community of the
Siouxland area. The coalition's purpose will be
IO promote unity within the Gay and Lesbian
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�LOCAL NEWS
FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE: A DIFFERENT WORLD
By Sharon Van Butsel
~I _winter,.when Tom Boellstorf spoke here in ?mah• on his experiences working with gays and
!esb1"!15 m Russia, I responded to a request. for ~encans to be Pen Pals with gays and lesbians living
Ill vanous parts of what had been the Soviet Union. I carefully sent off my request, and received in
re~ the name and address of Valcry Shcstalcov. I worded my first letter carefully, not only because
I dad not know howopcnmynewpenpal was able to be, but also because I was not sure if Valery was
a male o,: female name. My first response from my pen pal was a lovely Baster Card, followed by the
letter which I have reprinted below. Valcry also enclosed thehauntinJ!)y beautiful1;>hoto which appears
on the cover of this month•s magazine. On the back of the photo \f
ale,y bad wntten "A picture of I
and my house."
U you would like to join the International Gay and Lesbian Hwnan Rights Commission Pen Pal
Project, write to them at S40 Castro Strut, San Francisco, CA 94114.
A LETTER FROM VALERY
Dear Sharon!
Thank you very much for your letter. I would be happy if our corresponding continued.
. You arerighL the standards o~living in Russia and in Am;fica are hardlyorimpossib)e to compare
with one anodic,:, The problems mCOIDllnes differ. but feelings only are the same and international.
I'm wondering to know about life, problems and feelings of American people which these
problems arouse.
¥Y hobby is white magic. Your letter was very good and contained much positive energy. I cm
identify the character of hwnan being using letter written by hand
Did you received my congratulation of Easter? Our post service works very bad Some letters
loose.
fm VffCY $1•d.t hatyou~d Carla live together. I would like to do urtisexual family with a man, but
my mtenuon IS still not camng out Our laws are to strait-laced and living conditions are appalling.
I live in Barnaul. Barnaul is a town in Siberia (700,000 people), it is a capital of Altay.
I work in Institute of water & Ecology problems and investigate lake's plankton. My work
associated with e)!,peditions to beautiful lakes in mountain Altay. I can forget a bout my gay's problems
not for long. in this place.
.
My family ~o,:isutofme. my suter(!6 y.o.). and my mother (56y.o.)My forefathers were Russian
peasants and g1J>S1Cs.
My token in scales and my character tally this token.
Will tell about yourself, about your problems. about Metropolitan Commurtily Church of Omaha,
~bout Carla, abo~l your magazine (please. send me a copy of the magazine.) (I can send some
mteresllng magazines to you.)
I think we have much to tell each other. I hope our correspondence will continue. I'll wail your
answer.
Please, excuse me for grammer mistakes. (My English is limited.)
Good-by!
Yours.
Valcry Shcstalcov
INTERFAITH AIDS PRAYER
SERVICE GIVEN SPECIAL
JEWISH MEANING
by RJ
The Interfaith AIDS Prayer Service, tonight,
was given a special meaning for Jewish PWA's.
As well. it gave those present Christi arts a chance
to not only see how their Jewish cousins worship.
but also to take an active part in worshiping with
them.
Cantor, Karen Webbcr-Gilat, from Temple
Israel, led the services, assisted by Rev. Nancy
Brink, from Northside, and Brother William
Woeger. Gretchen Tuttle, also from Temple
Israel, gave a reading from Jeremiah 17:7-14.
Cantor Wcbbcr-Gilat accompanied the singing with her guitar. She is a very gifted musician.
She fars1 sang the songs through. to give the
Christians a chance to see how the Hebrew songs
were sung and how the Hebrew words were
prono1D1ced.
Though !he turnout was light, many missed
an cxccllent evening. Hopefully more services
will be held along Jewish religious lines.
The ritual, Magim Chayim, The Waters of
Life. were observed. Many went forward for the
ritual washing of hands. Brother Woeger and
Rev. Nancy gave the healinf prayers for those
who wished the laying on o hands and prayer.
Cantor Webber-Gilat softly sang Sim Shalom, a
song of peace.
With the closing prayer the song of blessing,
May You Be Blessed was s1D1g through, once in
Hebrew and once in English.
A real neat service, you should have been
there.
Coming up, so mark your calendars July I0,
which is on a Friday evening, at 7:30, Sabbath
Services will beheld at Temple Israel. Keynote
speaker will be Kip Weiner, a PWA.
July 13 will be the next Interfaith AIDS
Prayer Service. Join us there that evening and
lend your power of prayer to the group. The more
praying, the greater the power. And for those
who have died from AIDS, those PWA's still
struggling for life, show them you DO care with
your presence and your prayers.
LINCOLN'S
POST PRIDE PICNIC
The UNL Gay/Lesbian Student Association
&. Resource Center is sponsoring a Post Pride
WeekpicnicSunday,July 19, at Van Dom Parle,
located al 9th & Van Dom Street in Lincoln.
The picnic will start at 4:00 with a potluck
dinner. Cu~ ice, and napkins will be provided.
and pop will be sold to raise money for our
organization.
The. tentative schedule of events following
the ptcruc is games, contests, and an opportunity
for any interested groups 10 display and give out
information from 6:00 until 9:00 with an indoor
dmce starting aro1D1d 9:00.
Bring your friends and family and help us
make this a fun time for everyone!
If you have any questions or want lO have a
booth/display space in theshelterwe 'vereserved.
contact our office at 472-5644, Room 342, Nebraska Union, Lincoln. NE 68588-0455.
THE NEW VOICE
JULY 1992
�JULY 1992
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�LOCAL NEWS
GIVING NEW MEANING TO
WORKING OUT WITH
WEIGHTS
It was a Valentine's Day to remember for a
Wich.itaman who spent more than 12 hours with
a 7 1/2- pound barbell weight stuck on his erect
penis. Fire departtnent officials Friday were reluctant to ta1lc. about the incident for fear of
embarrassing the man. and refused to release his
name. A department report said the man showed
up at St. Francis Regional Medical Center about
5 P.M. Feb. 14 "distressed and desperate." The
man told hospital workers he had decided that
e.irly that morning to see ifhe would fit into the
center of a barbell wcighL He did. initially, but
when he became erect, the man could not remove
his penis.
A doctor worked with the man for more than
an hour, eventually calling for a fire department
rescue squad and a medical officer. They arrived,
and according to the incident reports, decided to
try using bolt cutters to remove the weighL They
succeeded in cutting alargcchunlcof the cast.iron
weiJht away, but could not get lhrough a center
retaminJ ring to free lhe man. The firefighters
had decided to get a heavier cutting tool to f mish
the job, but the physician interVened. lns1ead, a
wologist made an incision, allowing the man's
penis to drain and go limp. The weight was lhen
removed. The man was released from the hospital
a short time la1er, and has not been heard from
since.
BRUNCH SET FOR JULY 12
AT THE MAXI
A.N.G.L.E. is excited to be bringing you
another spectacular brunch at The MAX. Mark
those calendars now! July 12 is an excellent day
to join MCC-0 as they worship for the first time
in their new church building at 819 S. 22nd St.
(services begin at 10:20 a.m.) and then head on
down to The MAX; we'll have everything ready
for you.
Serving will begin at I I :30a.m. and continue
until I :'.lOp.m. Among the taste-teasers promised
are homemade goodies, fresh fruit, coffee cake,
and. of course, all the pancakes, scrambled eggs,
andhamyoucaneat! And,ofcourse, we have the
best bargain in town: All you can eat only SS.
What a great way to spend those hot summer
Sunday af1emoons - brunching at The MAX
where you can enjoy the company of your friends
and support the local Pride Activities! Join us as
we celebrate with MCC-0! There'll be goodies
enough for everyone!
ICE BOWL SCHEDULED FOR
FEB. 20-21, 1993
Bowlers and interested supPOrtCrs met early
tale in June to begm organizing an
Omaha Bowling Tournament set for President's
wcclcend early in I 99'.l. The prize fund is estimated to be $10,000. Director of the event is
Daryl Karlsson. Heis assisted by co-director Dan
Cooper, secretary Robena Jensen, and aeasurer
Charlie Wade. Housing, banque~ and fund raising committees were established. lntcres!ed
bowlers and volunteers for any of the committees
can contact Daryl at 323-2453 or Dan at 3289145. Contact either for the time and place of the
next meeting. Watch the NEW VOICE for news
of uocomin• fund raisers and meetin•s.
and again
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NATIONAL LESBlAN AND
GAY HEALTH CONFERENCE
The impact of age, gender, race and sexual
orientation on the delivery of health care will be
discussed by Lesbian and Oay care providers at
the 14th National Lesbian and Gay Health Conference and lhe 10th Annual AIDS/HIV Forum
July 8-12, to be held at the Los Angeles Airpon
Hilton and Towers.
Sponsored by the National Lesbian and Oay
Health Foundation and the George Washington
University Medical Center, theconferenccoffers
a host of institutes, more than 220 workshops.
round-table discussions and plenary sessions.
For conference information, write NLGHF
Regisa ation, Office ofCME!/GWUMC, 2300 K
SL N.W., Washington, DC 20037, or call 2<Y2/
994-4285.
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THE NEW VOICE
AN EDITORIAL COMMENT
by Krys Dean
In this age of violence and distrUSt between
law enforccment agencies and minority groups of
all kinds, one would think that any opportunity to
bridge the gap of misunderstanding would be
eagerly accep!ed by all those involved. I found. to
my dismay, that is not the case. My initial call
was to the Omaha City Police DepartmenL I
didn'tcatchlhenameoftheofficerwhoanswered
the phone, but I did understand him when he said
Omaha Police Departmeru. I made my reques,
i.e. that I was looking for someone fro m the
police department to aucnd one of our meetings
and tall< to us about the perceptions and policies
concerning cross-dressers and transgenderisis.
The reply was a derisive snort and a hang up.
I then used my head and checked for the
public relations department and talked to another
officer who advised me that they didn't work on
Saturdays. I could sense the altitude of disin1eres1. I finally left word for Chief Skinner, and
believe it or not, he rerumed my call, but after
hearing what I had to say, simply told me that we
shouldn't break any laws???. Chief Skinner then
went on to suggest that I talk to someone in the
district attorney's office. My calls were not
returned. At the Nebraska State Police HeadquarterS, the officer in charge of public relations
advised me to wri!e a letter and someone would
get back to me (and the check is in the mail).
Simply put, no one wanted to give us the time of
day.
I realize tha, as a group, we arc unlikely to
create, or even participate in. a rioL Civil disobedience is not our benL Nor are we likely to
demonstrate on thecounhouse steps, auack truck
drivers, or even record dirty words to corrupt the
morals of children and adults.
We arc. however, concerned citizens who
care enough about our commurlity to reach out in
an auempt to promote understanding and show
our suppon and respect for the law enforcement
agencies of our area. It is a shame that a sincere
overture on the part of any P.'0~, no matter how
small. could be so summarily dismissed.
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�LOCAL NEWS
NEWS FROM THE COURT
bycar1a
Grab that Simian lotion. your favorite lank 10p
and shorts, and come on out 10 Progressive Parle
and celebrate the 4th with us! Mother Narure has
promised us a fantastic day (she's been trying 10
get backin10our good graces ever since she went
'nutso' on us Memorial Day -you remember that
don't you - the Polar Bear Picnic!). Well, July4
is the day 10 make up for that fiasco!
There11 be all the beer and pop you can drink
for $7. The Parle will have their food stand. To
keep you entertained, we've hung on 10 the goodies we need U>hold theGayGarnes: the drag race,
the lhree-legged race, thesackracc, and, ofcourse.
there will be volleyball. Progressive Park now
has two sand volleyball pilS. I can guarantee
they11 be busy.
The Committee displ aying the NAMES
Project Quilt will be at the picnic with merchandise of all sorts 10 sell: buttons, pins, swealShirts.
books, etc. Every lhinr"l!'Y they raise before the
display. goes to bring ,n the quilt and the e xcess
is used right here in this commwlity to assist those
whoare J'.i!V+ orthose who go 10NAP for testing.
One word of caution though... the South
Omaha Bridge is closed. Check our ad for directions or 1'ick up a flyer in the bars .•. or su,p by
Gilligan s and catch the bus. Th.ey11 be leaving
for the Park every J{l hour from noon until 5:00
p.m.
By now. Coronation is old news, but as I am
typing this. it is still big news! Wow! What a
nigh~ Acrually I should be saying "WHAT A
WEEKEND!" Fridaynight'sdinner, concert,and
show were really something! Have you ever seen
so many out-of-town courts in Omaha at one
time! And the guy with the beaded dresses-wouldn't you just "kill" for one of them (I even
heard a lesbian or two say they were out of sight!).
Sarurday night was a smashing success as in
town and out of u,wn follc gathered u, honor and
thank the monarchs of reign XI: Gerald, Tami,
and Steve. A Nighl of Animation was truly an
animated night for the whole commwlity.
Then came the brunch and time lO tear down
everything that made Saturday night so special;
thcweckenddidn'tendthen. ICON andthecouru
visiting us made their mark on Omaha as they
wallccd and rode in the 1992 Gay/Lesbian Pride
Parade. Then it was off 10 The MAX for the
Victory Show ... time to celebrate the end of
several months work .. . time to get a loole at the
monarchs who will serve the community duril\g
the next 12 months. Of course, you all know who
they are now, but as I'm typing this, well, the
votes haven't even been cast Nonetheless. ICON
says. "Congrats to the new monarchs!"
With Coronation behind us and the July 4
Picnic about 10 be history. you're probably wondering what the Imperial Court will be up lO next.
right? Well, that's simple. During July, the new
monarchs will get their royal families selected
and approved. Th.en in August ·· August 2 lO be
exact-· they'll be presented to the community and
receive their titles. Watch for signs advertising
lnvestirure. In July we'll also say "Goodbye" to
Duane Schomer, who has been our treasurer for
the past couple years! Thanks Duane for all your
time and energy! We11 miss you! Ofcoursc. we
will also begin working on our plans for the fu,al
picnicofthesummer-LaborDay! Asalwayswe
will try 10 outdo all the previous functions.
Ti! next month, see you in Court!
JULY 1992
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RESOURCE DIRECTORY
LINCOLN
AlcohollcsAnonymous,OpenMtgFridays,8pm.
!st Plymouth Cong. Church. 20& "D",438-5214
Arbor Moon Altematlve Bookstore Gathering
Place, 1448 "E", Lincoln 68502. ~ Sarurday
I · 4pm .. call Wally at 476-7389 or 489-4634.
BlPALS (Blsexlial People / Alternative Life
Styles). P.O. Box 80913. Lincoln. 68501 Meets
lstMonday7:30pm, Comersione, (upslllirs) 640
N 16th. All sexes welcome.
EAGLE-Omaha, Employee Assoc of Gays and
Lcsbians.Resourcegroup ofUSWEST. Contact
S. McCar1ney, 1314 Douglas on Mall, 8th Floor,
Omaha 68102.
Frontrunne.r s/walkers,Box4583 Omaha68104
Running/Walking Club (Send SASE for info)
Gay/Lesbian Information & Referral Line
A service of A.N.G.L.E., lnc., (402) 558-5303
Gay/Lesbian Support Group, MCC-Omaha
420 S 24th, 345-2563. Tuesdays 7:30pm. Afte;
July 12, Meet 819 South 22nd.
Gay Mens.Support Group, Counseling Center.
1234 Admin Bldg, UNL, Lincoln 68508.
472-3461. Confidential support for gay men
Lutherans Concerned, 1st Sunday 7pm,
Kounttc Mern Lutheran Church Lounge, 2650
Farnam, Omaha, Call 345-4080 or453-7137.
WomenSpace, Box 24712, Omaha, NE 681240712,~an":'lyMagazineoffersplaceforlesbian
women s voices to be heMd. $5 for 4 issues.
Youth Support Group, sponsored by Parents &
Ericnds ?f Lesbians/Gays Omaha Chapter. For
!(ay, lesb1an youlh and them questioning sexuality
1Ssues,ages 13 io21. Meets2nd&4thSaturdays
For Info: call 291-6781.
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STATEWIDE
HAIR CARES, Nat'! Foundation hair-dressers
Lesbian Support Group,Womens Resource
Center, Room 117, Neb Union, UNL, Lincoln,
68588. 472-2597, weekly discussion.group.
Women's Support Group, MCC-Omaba
420 S 24th, 345-2563. Meets Saturdays J iam
After July 12, meet at 8 19 S. 22nd.
Lincoln uglon ofl.Asblan.s, Box 84245, Lincoln
68501 Feminist collective, newsletter, support
Nebraska Bookstore, 14th & R Steets Lincoln.
AltemativeLifestyleSeclioncarriesTheAdvocate
Open Door Ministry (402)423-8070. Orthodox
spiritual counseling. No charge.
Parents/Friends of Lesbians & Gays
(P-FLAG), See Nebraska Statewide listing.
University Bookstore, 14th& RSrreets. Lincoln.
Gay Studies Section carries Books on G/L Life.
UNL Gay/Lesbian Resource Center Rm 342
Nebr Union, Lincoln 68588-0455, 472-5644
Social activities, info&referrals, library, support.
TbeWJmmln'sShow, J2-3pmSunday KZUM
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Youth Talkllne (402) 473-7932, Friday &
Saturday 7pm-Midnite. Emotional support
referrals, and AIDS info for callers Age 23 and
under. Project of Coalition for G/L Civil Rights
YWCA Counseling & Education Department
476-2802. Information and Referral.
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Affirmation, For info call: (402) 556-7701
Methodists concerned with Gay/Lesbian Issues
Alcoholics Anonymous, Live & Let Live Grp.
Pella Lutheran, 303 S. 41 St., Omaha, Open
Meeting 8: 15pm, Fridays, Info: 345 -9916
A.N.G.L.E.,Inc.(AchievingNewGay&Lesbian
Endeavors), Box 31375, Omaha, 68131. (402)
558-5303, Org_a~iza1ion for Networking,
consciousness raismg. and PRIDE activities.
Citizens For Equal Protection, P.O. Box 55548,
Omaha. 68155..0548. Legislative action group
working for Human Rights ordinance. Mee! !st
ThUJSday. Call ANGLE Info Line, 558-5303.
JULY 1992
helping other hairdressers living with AIDS.
1-800-HAIRCARES Omaha, Judy 333-3329
Metropolitan Community Church of Omaha,
Mailing Address: Box 3173. Omaha, NE 68103
Beginning July 12, Services held at 819 SJ 22,
Omaha,NE.SundayWorshipServices: 10:20am
Omaha Meatpackers. Leather/Levi Club with
focus on AIDS fundraising. Call: 455-6876
Omaha Men OMEN, Box 3706 Omaha 68103
Men interested in masculinity /masculine lmage
Meets 3nd Sunday, 3pm, Usually at Gilligan's
Omaha Players Club (OPC), PO Box 34463
Omaha, Ne 68134, (402) 451 -7987, (402) 3423512. Leather/SM education and play group.
Men's & women's group. Call for info.
OLIS (Our Love Is Special). Box 11335, Omaha
6811 1 Support/social grp for women of all colors
Overeaters Anonymous Lambda Plush Crp,
Wednesdays at 7:30pm, Family and Friends
Building. 3040 N . 102, Omaha
Alcoholics Anonymous, Grand Island, Open
Meeung 12noon Sundays, (308)236-8610.
Alco.holies Anonymous, Kearney, Open
Mccung 12noon Saturdays, (308)236-8610.
Coalition for Gay /Lesbian Civil Rights, Box
94882, Lmcoln 68509 Advocacy group lobbies
for G/L civil ';ighls, has ncwsleuer, socials.
Busmess Meetmg, 3rd Tuesday, 7:30pm, St
Marks, 13 & R; 1st Saturday Social Event,
ComerslOnc, 640 N. 16, Lincoln, 7-IOpm
DC lo '93, Box 344~3. Omaha 68134-0463, Org
for Nebraska Conttngency in 1993 March on
Washington. Amy Marie Meck (402)451-7987.
Gay & Lesbian Assoc. of Greater Nebraska
(GLAGN) Send SASE IO: BordofDireciors PO
Box 1546, Kearney, NE 68848
'
Imperial <;ourtofNebraska,Box3772,0maha
681 !)2 Social o~g for advancement of gay society,
Busmess Meeung 1st Monday
Lincoln/Lancaster Drug Projects 610 "J"
Lincoln, 175-5161, D. Hoffman,
Mgr'
0/P cherrucal dependency, Sliding Fee Scale
C:85'!
Parent,;/Friend.~ or Lesbians & Gays
(P-FLAG), See Nebraska Statewide listing.
The New Yoiceo/Nebraska,Box 3512, Omaha
68!03. Monthly magazine for the Lesbian and
Gay community. Deadlneis !Olhofthc month for
following month. Subscriptions S19/year.
Presbyterians for Lesbian & Gay Concerns,
(402) 733-1360: Cleve. Meets last Saturday
January-Ociober, 2nd Saturday in December
No November meeting
'
FLAG)
River Cit}' Mixed Bowling League, For info
346-4110[Scott]or551-0322[Charley].Sundays
Aug - May,3pm,SkyLancs,42&Ccnter,Omaba
River .City Gender Alllance, P.0.Box 680,
Council Bluffs, IA 51502 For all who enjoy
cross-gender community. All orientations
welcome. No sexual encowllers. Meets monthly.
River City Mixed Chorus, P.O. Box 3267,
Omaha, 68103-0267. 558-9900. Volunteer
chorus for Gay/Lesbian/Sensitive people.
Seve~th D_ay Advt;ntlst Kinship, Inc,
Meetmgs, mforrna11on, support for Le.<bians &
Gays (402) 451-5631 or 1-800-4.0AY-SDA.
Two Wheelers or Omaha (TWO) M. C., Box
3216, Omaha, 68103.
THE NEW VOICE
Parents,Frlends or Lesbians and Gays (P*4011 19th Ave., Kearney, NE 68847: meets
3pm, 3rd Sunday at St Luke's Episcopal.
Call (308) 237-3870.
*Box 4374, Lincoln, NE 68504, (402) 435.
4688. Meets 4th Tuesday, 7pm a1 Unitarian
Church. 6?00 'A' St., Groups for family of
people with HIV, and Gay/Lesbian Youth
Group meet same time & place.
*2912 Lynnwood Dr .. Omaha, NE 68123
291-6781. Meets 2nd Sunday at 2 p.m., '
1st United Methodist, 7020 Cass Srreet.
Queer Nation, Box 34463, Omaha. NE 681340463, Grassroots militant organization working
~ increase visibility of Gay/Lesbian community. Con1ac1Blake: (402) 451-7987.
SHOUT Gay & Lesbian Support Group-UNABLE TO VERIFY THAT SHOUT IS
CURRENTLY ACTIVE-
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